US3624698A
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Brush-moving attachment for tractor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-17
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A brush-mowing attachment for tractors comprising an outrigger frame adapted to be secured to the chassis of the tractor. The outrigger frame extends laterally from the tractor between the front and rear wheels thereof and is supported at its free end by ground-engaging wheels. An articulated boom is mounted on the outrigger frame and is provided at its free end with power driven cutting means. The articulated boom is adapted to move the cutting means both vertically and horizontally relative to the tractor.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson Storm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/835; A01D34/86; A01D34/866
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like comprising an outrigger frame, means for detachably securing the outrigger frame to the chassis of a tractor, wheel means attached to and supporting said outrigger frame, an articulated boom mounted on said outrigger frame and power-driven cutting means operatively supported on the free end of said boom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like comprising an outrigger frame, means for detachably securing the outrigger frame to the chassis of a tractor, wheel means attached to and supporting said outrigger frame, an articulated boom mounted on said outrigger frame and power-driven cutting means operatively supported on the free end of said boom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for detachably securing the outrigger frame to the tractor chassis comprises a beam, a first bracket secured to one end of said beam and adapted to be removably secured to the rear of a tractor, and a second bracket secured to the other end of said beam adapted to be removably secured to the front of a tractor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like as set forth in claim 2 wherein said outrigger frame is hingedly attached to said beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like as set forth in claim 1 wherein the articulated boom is swingably supported on said outrigger frame between said wheels and said means for both horizontal and vertical movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like as set forth in claim 2 wherein said beam is supported beneath the tractor chassis and extends from the front to the rear substantially along the centerline of the tractor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A brush-cutting attachment for tractors and the like as set forth in claim 5 wherein said outrigger frame is hingedly connected to said beam and extends laterally therefrom between the front and rear wheels of the tractor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
A brush-cutting attachment as set forth in claim 1, wherein said articulated boom comprises a first section pivotally secured to the outrigger frame for horizontal swinging, power means attached to said first section for horizontally swinging same, a second section pivotally attached to the free end of the first section for vertical swinging, power means operatively connected to said second section for vertically swinging same, a third section pivotally mounted on the outer end of the second section for vertical swinging and power means operatively connected to said third section for vertically swinging same whereby the cutting means is provided with universal movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The brush-cutting attachment as set forth in claim 7 and wherein the power-driven cutting means supported on the free end of the boom is pivotally attached to the free end of the third section for vertical swinging and hydraulic means are provided for vertically swinging the cutting means.
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |