US3737243A
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Soil and pavement compacting machine
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1971-09-07
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-09-07
Abstract
Abstract The machine has a frame to which a compacting drum is rotatably mounted and has a pneumatic-tired wheel pivotally journaled to the frame. The wheel is independently powered by a hydraulic motor to provide machine traction, and is steerable by means of an extending handle coupled thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 S Dresher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:05
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C19/00; E01C19/22; E01C19/23; E01C19/26; E01C19/262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A soil and pavement compacting machine, having a frame with a compacting drum rotatably mounted thereto, comprising: support means, pivotally coupled to the machine frame, for supporting wheel means; wheel means, rotatably supported by said support means, said wheel means being cooperative with the compacting drum for supporting the machine on pavement; and motor means, drivingly coupled to said wheel means, for effecting independent, driving rotation of said wheel means; wherein said support means comprises a yoke journaled to the frame; said motor means comprises a fluid-powered motor; said motor is replaceably fixed to said yoke and is slidably engaged with said wheel means; and further including a steering handle fixed to said yoke for effecting steering of said wheel means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A soil and pavement compacting machine, having a frame with a compacting drum rotatably mounted thereto, comprising: support means, pivotally coupled to the machine frame, for supporting wheel means; wheel means, rotatably supported by said support means, said wheel means being cooperative with the compacting drum for supporting the machine on pavement; and motor means, drivingly coupled to said wheel means, for effecting independent, driving rotation of said wheel means; wherein said support means comprises a yoke journaled to the frame; said motor means comprises a fluid-powered motor; said motor is replaceably fixed to said yoke and is slidably engaged with said wheel means; and further including a steering handle fixed to said yoke for effecting steering of said wheel means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A machine, according to claim 1, further including: an operator''s seat; and means swivel-coupling said seat to said frame; and wherein said steering handle has a termination disposed in adjacency to said seat.
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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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |