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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2005
Applicants:
Terry A. Young, Ephrata, PA (US);
Michael L. Bandi, Okeechobee, FL (US);
Inventors:
Terry A. Young, Ephrata, PA (US);
Michael L. Bandi, Okeechobee, FL (US);
Assignee:
CNH America LLC, New Holland, PA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47B 96/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A multi-position support mechanism for an implement that employs an elongate member pivotably mounted at one end to the tongue of the implement and having a hook on the opposing end. The pivotable connection between the tongue and the elongate member provides a plurality of generally fixed positions, at least one where the hook supports the vehicle pto coupler, at least one for supporting hydraulic hoses, and at least one storage position where the elongate member and the hook are not in use.