Patents Assigned to Felco, Inc.
  • Material conveyor for use with a backhoe
    Patent number: 4462747
    Abstract: A conveyor assembly for a backhoe is disclosed which enables the operator of the backhoe to convey material from the rear of the backhoe to the front thereof for discharge directly into the bucket of the backhoe on command, eliminating the need for rotation of the turret of the backhoe. The conveyor assembly extends longitudinally through the support frame of the backhoe unit. A hopper filled with material to be conveyed is located at the rear end of the conveyor. The power driven conveyor is controlled from the cab of the backhoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Felco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Caplis, Carrol E. Peck, John C. Felton