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Apparatus and method of handling bales
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-09
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2003-03-09
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for handling bales having a frame, an axle secured to the frame, and a pair of wheels rotatably attached to the axle for supporting the frame. A pair of arcuate shaped baskets is mounted on the frame for holding the bales. A pair of hydraulic cylinders are secured to the frame for receiving power take off from a tractor to pivot the baskets along the longitudinal axis thereof for dumping the bales onto the ground. The method includes the steps of loading the bales into the baskets and pivoting the baskets to dump the bales.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas L. Beikman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D90/00; A01D90/02; A01D90/08; A01D90/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
An apparatus for handling bales comprising a frame; an axle secured to said frame; a pair of wheels rotatably attached to said axle for supporting said frame; a pair of generally arcuate shaped basket means pitvotally mounted on said frame for holding bales; and hydraulic means attached to said frame for receiving power take off from a tractor, or the like, to pivot the basket means along the longitudinal axis thereof for dumping the bales onto the ground, each of said pair of basket means comprises an outside support rail, an inside support rail, and a plurality of arcuate shaped ribs interconnected to said rails, said hydraulic means engages each of said pair of basket means on the inside rail thereof, said hydraulic means comprises a pair of hydraulic cylinders connected to said frame in proximity to the axle and crosswise disposed with respect to each other; a pair of hydraulic hoses extending from the tractor, or the like, to said pair of hydraulic cylinders; and a rectangular tube attached to said frame, said hydraulic hoses being disposed within said tube while extending from the tractor, or the like, to said pair of hydraulic cylinders.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
An apparatus for handling bales comprising a frame; an axle secured to said frame; a pair of wheels rotatably attached to said axle for supporting said frame; a pair of generally arcuate shaped basket means pitvotally mounted on said frame for holding bales; and hydraulic means attached to said frame for receiving power take off from a tractor, or the like, to pivot the basket means along the longitudinal axis thereof for dumping the bales onto the ground, each of said pair of basket means comprises an outside support rail, an inside support rail, and a plurality of arcuate shaped ribs interconnected to said rails, said hydraulic means engages each of said pair of basket means on the inside rail thereof, said hydraulic means comprises a pair of hydraulic cylinders connected to said frame in proximity to the axle and crosswise disposed with respect to each other; a pair of hydraulic hoses extending from the tractor, or the like, to said pair of hydraulic cylinders; and a rectangular tube attached to said frame, said hydraulic hoses being disposed within said tube while extending from the tractor, or the like, to said pair of hydraulic cylinders.
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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) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |