Excavating – Combined or convertible – Having quick-connect coupling
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-20
2010-10-26
Pezzuto, Robert E (Department: 3671)
Excavating
Combined or convertible
Having quick-connect coupling
C172S445100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07818903
ABSTRACT:
A hitch and adapter assembly for connecting an implement to the front end of vehicles such as all terrain vehicle providing a rigid connection with limited motion for reduced vibration operation. The hitch has two spaced apart sockets on a rigid frame that pivotally connects to the vehicle providing a rigid extension thereof. The sockets receive and cooperatively engage respective pins on the implement providing a quick connection. An electrically powered hydraulic cylinder is connected at one end to the frame and the other end connects to the vehicle by a coupler that slip fits into a socket therefore on the vehicle. The frame pivotally connects to the vehicle at two spaced apart positions. There is a coarse and fine adjustment for varying the height and tilt positions of the implement.
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Carrithers David W.
Carrithers Law Office PLLC
Pezzuto Robert E
LandOfFree
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