Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Caplis

Thomas J. Caplis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4698926
    Abstract: A hydraulic bucket-compactor assembly for a backhoe is disclosed which enables the operator of the backhoe to place and compact material with the backhoe eliminating the need for an extra piece of equipment for compaction. The bucket-compactor is attached to the dipper stick of the backhoe, and is controlled from the cab of the backhoe. A vibrating compactor has its drive unit positioned within the bucket and a leg extending from the drive unit through an opening in the bucket heel wall. A compactor is attached to the leg exterior of the bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: Felco Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Caplis, John Zbitnoff
  • 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