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Ripper tooth means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-19
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2001-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A ripper tooth means is disclosed in combination with a wheeled vehicle having a pair of forwardly extending arms, a frame secured to and extending between the arms, and a horizontal shaft removably mounted on the frame. The ripper tooth means is comprised of an elongated arm means having upper and lower ends and a longitudinal axis. A ripper tooth element is mounted on the lower end of the arm means. A sleeve element having a longitudinal axis extending at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the arm means is mounted on the upper end of the arm means. The sleeve element is slidably mounted on the horizontal shaft. A stop element is mounted on the sleeve element and is adapted to engage a portion of the frame upon limited rotational movement of the arm means with respect to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Gaule
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:19
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/76; E02F3/80; E02F3/815; E02F3/8152; E02F5/00; E02F5/30; E02F5/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
In combination with a wheeled vehicle having a pair of forwardly extending arms, a frame secured to and extending between said arms, a horizontal shaft removably mounted on said frame, and a ripper tooth means, comprising, an elongated arm means having upper and lower ends and a longitudinal axis, a ripper tooth element on the lower end of said arm means, a sleeve element rigidly fixed to the upper end of said arm means, having a longitudinal axis extending at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said arm means, said sleeve element being laterally slidably mounted on said horizontal shaft, and said arm means normally resting against said frame and a stop element on the sleeve element of said arm means adapted to engage said frame after limited rotational movement of said arm means with respect to said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination with a wheeled vehicle having a pair of forwardly extending arms, a frame secured to and extending between said arms, a horizontal shaft removably mounted on said frame, and a ripper tooth means, comprising, an elongated arm means having upper and lower ends and a longitudinal axis, a ripper tooth element on the lower end of said arm means, a sleeve element rigidly fixed to the upper end of said arm means, having a longitudinal axis extending at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said arm means, said sleeve element being laterally slidably mounted on said horizontal shaft, and said arm means normally resting against said frame and a stop element on the sleeve element of said arm means adapted to engage said frame after limited rotational movement of said arm means with respect to said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a selectively variable plurality of said arm means are mounted on said horizontal shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said ripper tooth element is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said arm means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said arm means is T-Shaped in cross-section and is comprised of two elongated perpendicularly disposed plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said frame and said arm means are normally disposed in an attitude downwardly and away from said vehicle.
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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) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |