Coupler for bucket excavators

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top right side perspective view of a coupler for bucket excavators, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top rear left side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view with parts removed for clarity; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom front right side perspective view with parts removed for clarity.

Claims

The ornamental design for a coupler for bucket excavators, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D272069 January 3, 1984 Larsson
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5332353 July 26, 1994 Arnold
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5951192 September 14, 1999 Collins
5966850 October 19, 1999 Horton
Other references
  • Quality Attachmentsbuilt by the Experts—Miller Brochure, undated.
  • The BHL Coupler New from Miller. In a Word... Versatility—Miller Brochure, undated.
  • Its Time to make that Change. As Simple As... —Miller Brochure, undated.
  • The Mechanical Coupler The Construction Industry Has Been Waiting For—Miller Brochure, undated.
  • Millers Bauma Success—brochure from Euro Plant Sales Ltd. (Plantman) undated.
Patent History
Patent number: D440983
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 21, 1999
Date of Patent: Apr 24, 2001
Inventors: Ronald Keith Miller (Blaydon, Tyne and Wear), Gary Miller (Blaydon, Tyne and Wear), Doreen Jacqueline Miller (Blaydon, Tyne and Wear)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L. Morris
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP, Stephen B. Salai, Esq., Brian B. Shaw, Esq.
Application Number: 29/106,734
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (4) (D15/28); Scraper Blade Or Loader Element (D15/32)
International Classification: 1504;