US3826530A
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Riding tractor
Assignee: Jacobsen Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1972-07-03
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A riding tractor having ground wheels supporting spaced-apart beams forming the tractor frame, and having a forwardly located engine and a rearwardly located operator''s seat. The beams extend inclined upwardly, and a member connects the rear portions of the beams, and the operator''s seat is slidably supported on tracks which are on an incline parallel to that of the beam rear portions. The member connecting the beams also extends downwardly and supports the rear wheel axle, and a sheet piece is interposed between the beam rear portions and the operator''s seat, and the sheet piece has lateral portions which extend over the rear wheels to present rear fenders. The engine is located over the front wheel axle, and the operator''s seat is over the rear wheel axle, and provision is made for inclusion of a roll-bar.
Inventors
- 👤 K Hoffmeyer
- 👤 S Heth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0664; B62D49/0671
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A riding tractor comprising a frame having spaced-apart beam members extending fore-and-aft of the tractor along the sides thereof, front and rear ground wheels connected with said frame and being disposed at opposite ends of said beam members, said beam members being inclined from adjacent said front wheels and through the rearwardly extending portion of said beam members to terminate in an inclined rear portion adjacent said rear wheels, an operator''s seat including a horizontally disposed seating portion, seat tracks affixed with said inclined rear portion and extending at the angle of incline of said rear portion, track engaging members affixed with said operator''s seat and slidably engaged with said seat tracks for adjustably supporting said operator''s seat along said inclined rear portion, a releasable seat-securing member for holding said seat in selected positions along said seat tracks, operator''s foot rests affixed with said beam members for accommodating the feet of the operator, a sheet piece supported on said beam members and extending intermediate said operator''s seat and said rear wheels and having fender portions extending above said rear wheels, a portion of said sheet piece including said footrests, said seat tracks being attached to said sheet piece and being supported therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A riding tractor comprising a frame having spaced-apart beam members extending fore-and-aft of the tractor along the sides thereof, front and rear ground wheels connected with said frame and being disposed at opposite ends of said beam members, said beam members being inclined from adjacent said front wheels and through the rearwardly extending portion of said beam members to terminate in an inclined rear portion adjacent said rear wheels, an operator''s seat including a horizontally disposed seating portion, seat tracks affixed with said inclined rear portion and extending at the angle of incline of said rear portion, track engaging members affixed with said operator''s seat and slidably engaged with said seat tracks for adjustably supporting said operator''s seat along said inclined rear portion, a releasable seat-securing member for holding said seat in selected positions along said seat tracks, operator''s foot rests affixed with said beam members for accommodating the feet of the operator, a sheet piece supported on said beam members and extending intermediate said operator''s seat and said rear wheels and having fender portions extending above said rear wheels, a portion of said sheet piece including said footrests, said seat tracks being attached to said sheet piece and being supported therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 1, including a support member connected to said rear portion of said beam members for securely positioning said beam members laterally apart, and said seat tracks being supported from said support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 2, including a plurality of pads connected to said support member and each having an upwardly facing horizontal surface, and connectors extending between said pads and said seat tracks for supporting the latter on said pads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 2, and including a rear axle mounting connected to said support member for supporting said rear wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 3, and including a sheet piece supported on said pads and extending intermediate said operator''s seat and said rear wheels and having fender portions extending above said rear wheels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 4, and including a sheet piece supported from said support member and extending thereover and having fender portions extending over said rear wheels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
A riding tractor comprising a frame having two tubular beam members extending along the sides of the tractor in the fore-and-aft direction of the tractor and terminating in an open rear end at the rear end of said tractor, front and rear ground wheels connected with said frame and being disposed at the opposite ends of said beam members, connectors at said opposite ends of said beam members for connecting said beam members together, an operator''s seat supported on said frame and disposed at said rear end thereof, and a roll-bar insertable into said open rear end of said tubular beam members and extending over said operator''s seat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A riding tractor comprising a frame having two tubular beam members extending along the sides of the tractor in the fore-and-aft direction of the tractor and terminating in an open rear end at the rear end of said tractor, front and rear ground wheels connected with said frame and being disposed at the opposite ends of said beam members, connectors at said opposite ends of said beam members for connecting said beam members together, an operator''s seat supported on said frame and disposed at said rear end thereof, and a roll-bar insertable into said open rear end of said tubular beam members and extending over said operator''s seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 7, wherein said tubular beam members are cylindrical in shape and said roll-bar is cylindrical for telescopically nesting in said open rear end of said cylindrical beam members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 8, including reinforcing members affixed to said tubular beam members at the intermediate lengths thereof for reinforcing said beam members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The riding tractor as claimed in claim 8, wherein said beam members are inclined upwardly at the rear of said tractor, and an adjustable seat support on said inclined beam members and at the angle of inclination of said beam members for adjustably supporting 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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |