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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:
Jan. 18, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2004
Applicants:
Robert A. Lapke, Peoria, IL (US);
Kurt J. Scheidenhelm, Bloomington, IL (US);
Eric J. Beaupre, Peoria, IL (US);
Inventors:
Robert A. Lapke, Peoria, IL (US);
Kurt J. Scheidenhelm, Bloomington, IL (US);
Eric J. Beaupre, Peoria, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E06C 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A work machine and work machine access ladder assembly are provided. The work machine includes a work machine body having an operator platform. A hinge mechanism is coupled to the work machine body and defines a hinge axis oriented diagonally with respect to a vertical line. The ladder may be rotated about the hinge axis between a use and a stowed position.