Material or article handling – Vertically swinging load support – Shovel or fork type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Underwood, Donald (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Vertically swinging load support
Shovel or fork type
C414S686000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10385497
ABSTRACT:
In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) having a raised and lowered utility boom includes: a vehicle body; an engine supported within the vehicle body; a boom supported over the body; a utility mechanism supported on the boom; an operator cab supported on the vehicle body; and a forward tilt mechanism about which the cab tilts forward for maintenance or service; and a boom linkage moveable between a retracted position and an extended position; wherein, in the extended position the boom linkage provides a substantially unobstructed access to the vehicle body from left and right sides of the vehicle. The vehicle can also include a removable cover that enables access to the vehicle body behind the cab and/or a rear-end door that enables access from a rear end of the vehicle for maintenance or service.
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Underwood Donald
Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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