US4053070A
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Retrieving vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-03
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1995-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle has a moveable bail adapted to engage articles lying on the ground and pull them up unto one end of a storage deck, and also eject them normally from the opposite end. The bail is reversible to provide a full sweep over the deck area at a position spaced above the deck.
Inventors
- 👤 Tunis Junior Rozeboom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:37
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D90/00; A01D90/02; A01D90/08; A01D90/083; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A retrieving and collecting vehicle having a frame and means forming a load-receiving surface mounted on said frame, wherein the improvement comprises: integral U-shaped bail means having the opposite ends thereof mounted for movement with respect to said frame along a path substantially parallel to said load-receiving surface, said bail ends also being pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis transverse to said path; positioning means operative to locate the central transverse portion of said bail in spaced relationship above said load-receiving surface, said means forming a load-receiving surface having a loading end portion at least disposable adjacent ground level; and drive means operable to induce movement of said bail along said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A retrieving and collecting vehicle having a frame and means forming a load-receiving surface mounted on said frame, wherein the improvement comprises: integral U-shaped bail means having the opposite ends thereof mounted for movement with respect to said frame along a path substantially parallel to said load-receiving surface, said bail ends also being pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis transverse to said path; positioning means operative to locate the central transverse portion of said bail in spaced relationship above said load-receiving surface, said means forming a load-receiving surface having a loading end portion at least disposable adjacent ground level; and drive means operable to induce movement of said bail along said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said means forming a load-receiving surface has an inclinable end portion forming a ramp, when inclined, to the remainder of said load-receiving surface
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said bail ends are positioned by track means disposed on opposite sides of said load-receiving surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 3, additionally including sidewall means on opposite sides of said load-receiving surface, said bail central portion being movably supported by said sidewall means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 1, wherein said bail means is adapted to operate in alternative positions wherein said central transverse portion is on opposite sides of the pivotal mounting of the ends of said bail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 1, additionally including vehicle propulsion means operable to urge the end of said load-receiving surface against an object to be collected.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 6, wherein said vehicle has a control station disposed at one side of said load-receiving surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A vehicle as defined in claim 7, wherein said propulsion means includes a motor disposed on the opposite side of said load-receiving surface from said central station, and a diagonally-disposed drive shaft extending from said motor to differential 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) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |