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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 1998
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Paul M Havlovitz, Escondido, CA (US);
Aaron D Delaby, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Albert C Martinez, Vista, CA (US);
Assignee:
Republic Tool & Mfg. Corp., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
239650 ; 222609 ; 222625 ; 239666 ; 239685 ; 239687 ;
Abstract
A broadcast spreader constructed from two separate and rotationally molded parts; one molded part integrates the handle and hopper assemblies while the other molded part forms the base assembly that supports the wheels for the spreader. A pair of dovetail-like connection between the molded parts assures a strong and tight fit and proper alignment therebetween. Also provided are a self-aligning bearing for the rotor shaft and a single control for simultaneously operating a deflector plate and an auxiliary dispensing member for the spreader.