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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 06, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2021
Applicant:
Venture Products, Inc., Orrville, OH (US);
Inventors:
Michael S. Hoffman, Orrville, OH (US);
Corey Gerber, Smithville, OH (US);
Assignee:
Venture Products, Inc., Orrville, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D 34/53 (2005.12); A01D 34/535 (2005.12); A01D 34/54 (2005.12); A01D 34/86 (2005.12); A01D 101/00 (2005.12);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D 34/535 (2012.12); A01D 34/54 (2012.12); A01D 34/866 (2012.12); A01D 2101/00 (2012.12);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for attaching a forward-mounted implement that may allow pivotal movement of the implement around a longitudinal axis to better maintain proper operational height when operating on uneven or sloped terrain. Further provided, the attachment mechanism of the present disclosure may allow for a secure and safe attachment to an associated tractor or other similar vehicle while simultaneously providing for a reduced production cost and less maintenance requirements.