Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-tine lifting implement, which, when mounted on a vehicle such as a skid steer loader, can pry and lift objects such as concrete or asphalt slabs or pavement, pieces of concrete or asphalt, rocks, shrubs, small trees, and the like.

Abstract: A stone gathering apparatus adaptable for use with a front end loader or the like, useful for picking or gathering stones, rocks, and the like, from the ground surface, comprises (a) a receptacle having a generally horizontally disposed bottom or flooring, (b) spaced, vertical end walls, (c) a forwardly inclined back wall extending between the end walls and connected thereto, (d) a vertically disposed retaining bar extending between the end walls and connected thereto and disposed forward of the back wall and spaced therefrom, and (e) a plurality of horizontally disposed, spaced, parallel tines extending outwardly or forwardly from the retaining bar and adaptable for engaging the ground. The rear surface of the back wall is equipped with a suitable mount for attaching the apparatus to a front end loader.

Abstract: This invention relates to a spot-cultivation system. In particular, it is envisaged that the spot-cultivation system will be most commonly used in situations where a defined area of ground is required to be prepared prior to the planting of individual seedling trees. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a spot-cultivation system including an accessory (1) for spot-cultivation, attachment apparatus capable of attaching the accessory to a vehicle, and at least two ground-working devices (4, 5) held in a fixed relationship to each other so that the area of ground worked by the devices is defined by the fixed relationship.

Abstract: A fork lift attachment includes upper and lower mounting segments for securing the fork lift attachment to a blade of a loader bucket. The upper mounting segment includes a top pad which is attached via a swivel attachment to a vertically movable rod for moving the top pad into flush contact with the top surface of the bucket blade. The lower mounting segment includes a bottom pad attached to a hinge mount for making flush contact with and supporting the bottom surface of the bucket blade. The swivel/hinge capability of the top and bottom pads provide for a secure clamping action which utilizes the entire surface area of the pads.

Abstract: A culvert cleaning apparatus of use with earth moving machinery having a bucket, such as a backhoe or trackhoe. The apparatus has an attachment assembly for connection to the machinery's bucket with an arm extending therefrom for securing a scoop. Extensions between the attachment assembly and the scoop are provided when extended reach is desired. The machine may be used to push the scoop into a culvert and scoop out material clogging the culvert.

Abstract: A new Tiered Trenching Backhoe System for creating a dual tiered trench which allows one service utility to be elevated above another service utility thereby preventing contact of the two service utilities resulting in increased safety. The inventive device includes a syncline plate with an interior angle of approximately 140 degrees, a first and second triangular coupler welded at one end to the syncline plate removably coupling to a pair of existing tooth shanks of a backhoe bucket, a first and second fluke welded to the syncline plate opposite of the triangular couplers, a first and second trihedral support members welded to the interior portion of syncline plate providing support, and a pair of replaceable teeth removably secured to the first and second flukes.

Abstract: A land clearing attachment mountable on the moldboard of a bulldozer generally including a pair of transversely spaced, end tines, each having a shank portion physically connected on an upper end of the moldboard, a first tooth portion and a second tooth portion, a reinforcing member disposed between and secured to the end tines, and spaced from the upper end of the moldboard to provide an open space therebetween at least one first intermediate tine disposed between the end tines and rigidly secured to the reinforcing member, having a first tooth portion disposed in transverse alignment with the first tooth portions of the end tines and a second tooth portion disposed in transverse alignment with the second tooth portions of the end tines and a hydraulically actuated cylinder assembly operatively connecting the moldboard and the end tines for angularly displacing the attachment relative to the moldboard.

Abstract: A rock picker and material loader attachment is pivotally mounted to a loader scoop or bucket and extends longitudinally forward therefrom. A plurality of teeth form the leading surface of the attachment during digging and loading operations. Also adjacent the bucket and support bar is a laterally extending debris catcher. During picking and scraping operations, the debris catcher is perpendicular to the bottom of the bucket, extending up from the bottom and thereby acting as a block or retaining plate which assists in retaining debris in the bucket. Two longitudinal knees form a quarter-circle are at or near the longitudinal position of the mounting between the attachment and the bucket. During loading from the inventive attachment to the bucket, the knees are used to pivot the attachment and allow material or debris to roll into the bucket. While the attachment is pivoting, the debris catcher assists by moving any debris near the edge of the bucket back and away therefrom.

Abstract: A fork lift attachment is provided for attachment to a conventional snowplow lifting apparatus on the front of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck. The forklift attachment includes a frame configured to be operably mounted to the snowplow lifting apparatus for movement between a load lifted position and a load lowered position, and a pair of tines pivotally connected to the frame for movement between a raised position for storage and a lowered position for use. In one form, a tine supporting subframe is pivotally connected to the frame, and an adjustable link is connected between the subframe and the frame to limit the rotation of the tine supporting subframe so that the tines, when in the lowered use position and when lifting a heavy load, pivot forwardly to a preselected generally horizontal angle when in the load lifted position. A spring is further connected between the subframe and the frame to bias the subframe to a generally horizontal home position against the frame when the tines are not loaded.

Abstract: A railroad ballast spreading system is provided for rail cars used to spread ballast about the rails. A plowshare is mounted beneath the rail car and is supported by a bracket arm connected to the rail car. A curved linkage is also connected to between the rail car and the plowshare. A hydraulic motor or other pressure fluid motor is connected to an intermediate point of the linkage to pivotably move the plowshare from a lowered position for spreading the ballast to a raised, stowed position. The linkage includes a curved crank arm and a curved link arm such that the linkage passes the toggle point between the lowered and stowed position to increase the stability of the plowshare in the stowed position.

Abstract: A brush rake for attachment to an excavator arm equipped with a bucket and a thumb having inner and outer pairs of teeth. The brush rake has a parallel array of rake teeth attached to a rake bar, and a mounting plate having one end thereof attached to the rake bar. An opposite end of the mounting plate is adapted to overlie the body of the thumb and to be received between the outer pair of teeth of the thumb. A parallel pair of apertured ears attached to the rake bar is so disposed thereon that when the rake bar is placed adjacent and transversely with respect to the teeth of the thumb, the ears lie adjacent and on opposite sides of the inner teeth of the thumb. Mounting holes are provided in the mounting plate and matching holes are bored through the body of the thumb. The brush rake is attached to the thumb by inserting pins through the ears and through holes bored through the inner teeth of the thumb, and by inserting mounting bolts through the mounting holes and matching holes in the thumb.

Abstract: A plow attachment for a forklift vehicle that has elongated cavities extending from the rearside of the scrapper blade to receive the lift arms of the forklift vehicle. A connecting link is used to hold the plow attachment on the lift arms, and the plow attachment includes adjustable elements that permit the plow attachment to be mounted on the lift arms at an angle.

Abstract: A rake attachment for use on a skid steer, which can be used for multiple lawn and grounds preparation activities, such as grading, filling, leveling and scarifying. The rake attachment of this invention combines several useful attachment functions into a single compact design. The rake attachment includes a support frame that has spaced side support members to define an opening through which a skid steer operator may view the soil being worked. Scarifying teeth extend from the support frame to penetrate the ground for scarifying. The support frame includes tines which work and level the soil as it is being scarified by the scarifying teeth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a device attachable to a grapple having tined jaws for scooping debris. The device comprises a first and second plate each having a front, a back, a rear edge, a leading edge, and two side edges. The device further comprising a first and second fastener for securing the first and second plate to the grapple jaws. Each fastener comprises a chock mounted to the back of each plate. The chock is adapted to fit snugly between the tines of the grapple jaw.

Abstract: The application describes a method and apparatus for raking with heavy equipment. The apparatus includes a plurality of raking teeth attached to the top portion of a heavy equipment bucket. The apparatus is adaptable to such diverse heavy equipment as front loaders and backhoes. The method includes the use of top mounted teeth to rake pile and load raked material.

Abstract: A ballast distributing railroad car has a number of ballast hoppers, each with a selectively operable hopper door. The railroad car also has a pair of ballast distributing blades pivotally attached beneath it, one at either end of the car, with the blades being mirror images of each other. Each blade can be selectively raised and lowered via an independent hydraulic actuator. A remote control radio transmitter and car mounted receiver provide for remote, individual and selective control of hopper doors and blades on a car. When there are a plurality of ballast cars on a train, each car has a receiver which responds to a different address sequence. The remote transmitter is operable to selectively send any of the different address sequences so that a single selected car can be remotely controlled. In a modified arrangement, each ballast distributing blade has a pair of extendable wings on either side to allow the wider distribution of ballast where needed.

Abstract: A battlefield debris clearing apparatus for attachment to a vehicle comprising a horizontal beam for lateral attachment to a vehicle; a plurality of baskets pivotally attached to the beam, each basket having an opening to lift and collect battlefield debris from the ground surface; and a mechanism for the rotation of the baskets about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the beam. Apparatus is provided for the delivery of a high velocity gas stream to the ground surface proximate the baskets. A magnetic sensor array positioned behind the baskets detects objects deeply buried below the ground surface.

Abstract: A bucket assembly comprising a bucket member connectible to a bucket stick (7) and having two side walls (6, 6'), a curved wall, and a bottom wall (4) forming an extension of the latter, as well as a screening member (2) articulated to the bucket member (1). The screening member (2), which advantageously is a grid structure, has, like the bucket member, two side walls (10, 10'), a curved wall (11) extending therebetween, and a bottom wall (12), these walls having the same contours as the corresponding walls of the bucket member. The screening member is arranged, in an inoperative position, to be maintained inside the bucket member with its walls in close proximity to the corresponding walls of the bucket member, and, in an operative position, to be maintained outwardly pivoted from the bucket member to allow a fine fraction of material to pass freely through the holes of the walls or the grid structure.