Front mounted cable laying assembly
Abstract
Abstract A CABLE LAYING ASSEMBLY IS DISCLOSED MOUNTED ON THE FORWARD END OF A PRIME MOVER FOR ADVANCEMENT THROUGH THE GROUND TO DEPOSIT A CONTINUOUS CABLE OR CONDUIT IN A KERF CUT BY A BLADE ELEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY. THE BLADE IS DETACHABLY CARRIED BY PARALLELOGRAM TYPE LINKAGE. SHOCK ABSORBING COMPONENTS ISOLATE THE PRIME MOVER FROM VIBRATORY MOTION OF THE PLOW. STEERING CYLINDERS MOVE THE BLADE ABOUT AN UPRIGHT AXIS WHILE LIFTING CYLINDERS VERTICALLY POSITION THE PLOW ASSEMBLY. A VIBRATORY UNIT IS MOUNTED IN A LATERALLY OFFSET MANNER FROM THE BLADE. TRAILING REARWARDLY OF THE BLADE IS A CABLE SHOE STRUCTURE OF A DESIGN PERMITTING EASY REMOVAL OF A CONTINUOUS CABLE FROM THE CABLE SHOE AND ULTIMATELY FROM THE ENTIRE CABLE PLOW ASSEMBLY.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank R Kinnan
- 👤 Kenneth G Bright
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |