Patents Assigned to Erskine Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • Apparatus and method for connecting an implement to a traction vehicle
    Patent number: 6178668
    Abstract: A modular implement apparatus and method of use for securing a snowblower to an all terrain vehicle (ATV) comprises an implement mounted to a first end of the ATV and an engine mounted at a second end. A longitudinal support structure extends between the two ends and supports a drive shaft assembly. The engine provides power to the implement, thus eliminating the need for a PTO shaft. The apparatus is further adapted to permit placement of the apparatus in either a ground-engaging position or a raised, transport position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Erskine Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Gustafson, Timothy K. Radniecki
  • Hitch for draft implement
    Patent number: 4361341
    Abstract: A hitch for elongate implements such as a grain drill, the hitch including a draft frame with a dogleg shape, and a diagonal brace connected to the implement, a cable interconnecting the draft frame and diagonal brace and coordinating motion thereof, a spring-operated latch mechanism connecting and disconnecting the draft frame and diagonal brace, and a swingable connecting link at the forward end of the draft frame and a spring-operated latch mechanism maintaining the connecting link and draft frame in predetermined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Assignee: Erskine Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Gustafson
  • Hitch for draft implement
    Patent number: 4204699
    Abstract: A hitch for elongate implements such as a grain drill, the hitch including a draft frame with a dogleg shape, and a diagonal brace connected to the implement, a cable interconnecting the draft frame and diagonal brace and coordinating motion thereof, a spring-operated latch mechanism connecting and disconnecting the draft frame and diagonal brace, and a swingable connecting link at the forward end of the draft frame and a spring-operated latch mechanism maintaining the connecting link and draft frame in predetermined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1980
    Assignee: Erskine Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Gustafson