US3662657A
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Turf roller for tractor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-09
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-07-09
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a turf roller adapted to be connected to the wheel hub of a vehicle such as a tractor and used as both a driving wheel and a roller. The roller includes inner and outer concentric cylindrical walls and end walls which connect the outer and inner walls to define a concentric water chamber and an axial passage adapted to receive the wheel hub of a vehicle. A bracket or partition located in the axial passage and spaced intermediate its length is provided with a plurality of apertures for receiving the hub studs. Nuts are threaded on the studs to secure the partition to the hub. Access to the nuts is afforded by the axial passage.
Inventors
- 👤 Francesco Aiuppa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B29/00; A01B29/02; E; E01; E01C; E01C19/00; E01C19/22; E01C19/23; E01C19/26; E01C19/266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
The combination of a tractor having co-axial wheel axles with wheel hubs having wheel lugs for detachably connecting driving wheels, and a roller for rolling turf and for supporting the tractor and for propelling the tractor along the ground, said roller including a cylindrical concentric outer wall, a concentric inner wall spaced from said outer wall and located interiorly from said outer wall, spaced end walls having concentric axial apertures and interconnecting said outer and inner walls to form a concentric water chamber, around an axial open ended passage, and a partition located within said axial passage intermediate said end walls and intermediate the length of said axial open ended passage and connected to said concentric inner wall and said partition being provided with spaced apertures receiving said lugs and nuts on said lugs securing said roller to said wheel hub.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
The combination of a tractor having co-axial wheel axles with wheel hubs having wheel lugs for detachably connecting driving wheels, and a roller for rolling turf and for supporting the tractor and for propelling the tractor along the ground, said roller including a cylindrical concentric outer wall, a concentric inner wall spaced from said outer wall and located interiorly from said outer wall, spaced end walls having concentric axial apertures and interconnecting said outer and inner walls to form a concentric water chamber, around an axial open ended passage, and a partition located within said axial passage intermediate said end walls and intermediate the length of said axial open ended passage and connected to said concentric inner wall and said partition being provided with spaced apertures receiving said lugs and nuts on said lugs securing said roller to said wheel hub.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said outer end wall is inwardly concave and a water inlet in said concave end wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
193 words
The combination of a tractor having co-axial wheel axles with wheel hubs having wheel lugs for detachably connecting driving wheels, and a roller for rolling turf and for supporting the tractor and for propelling the tractor along the ground, said roller including a cylindrical concentric outer wall, a concentric inner wall spaced from said outer wall and located interiorly from said outer wall, spaced end walls having concentric axial apertures and interconnecting said outer and inner walls to form a concentric water chamber, around an axial open ended passage and wherein said inner and outer cylindrical walls have inner ends and said inner end of said outer wall is located laterally outwardly of said inner cylindrical wall end and wherein said inner end wall adjacent said tractor is axially convex to provide clearance of said cylindrical outer wall with said tractor and a partition located within said axial passage intermediate said end walls and intermediate the length of said axial open ended passage and connected to said concentric inner wall and said partition being provided with spaced apertures, receiving said lugs and nuts on said lugs securing said roller to said wheel hub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
193 words
The combination of a tractor having co-axial wheel axles with wheel hubs having wheel lugs for detachably connecting driving wheels, and a roller for rolling turf and for supporting the tractor and for propelling the tractor along the ground, said roller including a cylindrical concentric outer wall, a concentric inner wall spaced from said outer wall and located interiorly from said outer wall, spaced end walls having concentric axial apertures and interconnecting said outer and inner walls to form a concentric water chamber, around an axial open ended passage and wherein said inner and outer cylindrical walls have inner ends and said inner end of said outer wall is located laterally outwardly of said inner cylindrical wall end and wherein said inner end wall adjacent said tractor is axially convex to provide clearance of said cylindrical outer wall with said tractor and a partition located within said axial passage intermediate said end walls and intermediate the length of said axial open ended passage and connected to said concentric inner wall and said partition being provided with spaced apertures, receiving said lugs and nuts on said lugs securing said roller to said wheel hub.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |