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Fork lift

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-18
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-01-18
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Abstract

Abstract A farm tractor lift, having a three-point hitch, can be used for practically any material up to a weight of several tons despite the fact that mild steel is used practically throughout its construction.

Inventors

  • 👤 J D Holland

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 10:22
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/12

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 176 words
A fork lift for attachment to a tractor, comprising in combination, a tractor attachment means and a pair of horizontal fork members extending therefrom, said tractor attachment means and said horizontal members being a unified weldment of seperate mild steel members, said tractor attachment means comprising a vertical frame from the lower corners of which said horizontal members extend in parallel, spaced apart relation, said horizontal members being reinforced with bars of high carbon steel, the tractor attachment frame being provided with post members engageable with the tractor for supporting the attachment therefrom, said tractor attachment frame representing substantially in elevation, the appearance of a figure eight lying on its side wherein a center member is longer than the outside members parallel thereto, and an upper end of said member having holes for tractor attachment thereto, said horizontal fork members comprising tapered channels having webs reinforced by welding high carbon steel bars thereto, said frame being provided with internal knee braces and the attachment of horizontal members to said frame being reinforced by knee braces therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 176 words
A fork lift for attachment to a tractor, comprising in combination, a tractor attachment means and a pair of horizontal fork members extending therefrom, said tractor attachment means and said horizontal members being a unified weldment of seperate mild steel members, said tractor attachment means comprising a vertical frame from the lower corners of which said horizontal members extend in parallel, spaced apart relation, said horizontal members being reinforced with bars of high carbon steel, the tractor attachment frame being provided with post members engageable with the tractor for supporting the attachment therefrom, said tractor attachment frame representing substantially in elevation, the appearance of a figure eight lying on its side wherein a center member is longer than the outside members parallel thereto, and an upper end of said member having holes for tractor attachment thereto, said horizontal fork members comprising tapered channels having webs reinforced by welding high carbon steel bars thereto, said frame being provided with internal knee braces and the attachment of horizontal members to said frame being reinforced by knee braces therebetween.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US2314792A Cited
US3004677A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1978-04-07 1978-10-07 1979-04-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-04-07 1982-10-07 1983-04-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-04-07 1986-10-07 1987-04-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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