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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Matthew K. Cox, Peoria, IL (US);
Brian B. Umbach, Peoria, IL (US);
Samuel L. McClallen, Plano, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 9/28 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 9/28 ;
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a corner adapter for attaching a ground engaging tooth to an implement bucket. The corner adapter includes a nose portion, a bottom strap and a top strap. The nose portion and the bottom strap are aligned along substantially common longitudinal axes, the top strap is aligned along a longitudinal axis that defines an offset angle. A cutout portion and gusset are provided in the top strap to permit the corner adapter to engage the side wall.