Abstract: An excavating machine, representatively a tracked excavator has a boom stick portion on which both an excavating bucket and a hydraulic breaker are mounted for hydraulically driven pivotal movement between first and second limit positions. The bucket may be operated independently of the breaker for digging operations. Similarly, the breaker may be operated independently of the bucket for refusal material-breaking operations. The same excavating machine may now use the bucket and breaker in a rapid and continuous exchange, to frequently remove small quantities of broken refuse material with the bucket, exposing the bucket and breaker to fresh refuse material. A deployment system is disclosed having a bracket for closely aligned pivotal support of both the breaker and a single hydraulic cylinder on a single bracket. An end stop and latching assembly are also disclosed to increase the control and reliability of the device. An extension stop is disclosed to stabilize the device during operation.

Abstract: A ground engaging tip for a seed boot attachment for depositing a seed within a furrow. The tip including a conical shape member formed of three generally planar shape side surfaces wherein two of the side surfaces meet to form an inclined leading edge extending from a tip of the conical shape member; and at least one wear resistant insert. The insert is secured to the leading edge of the ground engaging tip and includes a generally elongated bar having a leading end, a trailing end and three connecting side surfaces, a first side, second side and third side. The first, second and third side surfaces form a bar having a generally triangular cross-section, wherein the leading end of the bar is angled.

Abstract: The thumb is used on a hydraulic tool arm equipped with a scooping tool for selective co-operation between the scooping tool and the thumb. The thumb has a pair of generally parallel U-shaped lateral forks defining an opening therebetween for engagement of the tool arm between the forks. The forks define an inner end having a transverse coupling member for operative coupling of the thumb to the tool arm for movement of the thumb about the tool arm, and an outer free end opposite the inner end. The forks are significantly curved about a common axis.

Abstract: A power shovel (10) for use on a bucket (14) of a front end loader (12) includes no modifications are required to the bucket (14) other than several bolt holes to mount the upper support bracket (24) of the power shovel. Alternatively, the upper support bracket (24) may be welded directly to the upper portion of the bucket (14) without drilling holes for bolts. The power shovel (10) includes a lower support bracket (22) fit over the blade (16) of the bucket (14) and an upper support bracket (24) bolted onto the top of the bucket (14). Chains (26, 28) are tensioned between the lower and upper support brackets around the back of the bucket( 14) to secure the lower support bracket (22) on the bucket (14). A digging portion (20) is welded to the lower support bracket (22) and further supported by support arms (30, 32) extending between the upper support bracket (24) and the digging portion (20).

Abstract: A snow plow blade includes a selectively extendable barrier attachment. The barrier attachment includes a base pivotally secured to the plow blade and secured to one end of each of a number of flexible members that are also engaged by a retraction mechanism for the barrier attachment that is disposed on the blade. The retraction mechanism is used to automatically retract and extend the flexible members as the base is pivoted between a retracted position and a deployed position on the blade. In the deployed position, the flexible members form a wall that prevents snow collected or diverted by the plow blade from passing through the barrier attachment. The barrier attachment may also include a separate deployment mechanism that operates to move the base between the retracted and deployed positions, and a brace used to hold the barrier attachment in position when in the deployed position.

Abstract: A ripper attachment (22) for an excavation device (20) includes first and second support members (50, 52) configured for connection to the excavation device (20). In particular, first and second support members (50, 52) are adapted to connect to a coupling apparatus (30) of a tool coupler (28) so that the ripper attachment (22) is fixed relative to the coupling apparatus (30). A body (54) of the ripper attachment (22) is disposed between the first and second support members (50, 52). The body (54) has a ripper tip (60) disposed on a distal end (62) and first and second mounting sections (64, 66) disposed on a proximal end (68). The first and second mounting sections (64, 66) of the body (54) are removably attachable to an interface area (70) of the first and second support members (50, 52). A brace element (56) of the ripper attachment (22) is interposed between and couple together the first and second support members (50, 52).

Abstract: A bucket shoe system for transporting smaller loader buckets within the loader bucket of a backhoe that includes a frame for holding the smaller buckets that is securable to the loader bucket using D-rings and which is provided with a number of slots for receiving the forks of a fork lift.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a grading blade disposed between a pair of holders. An adjusting mechanism is rigidly attached to the grading blade. A threaded connector is used to adjust the vertical position of the grading blade. Each holder is attached to a rear portion of a utility bucket, e.g., by welding. A plurality of gussets are attached to one of the holders and to the utility bucket, thereby providing further attachment and supported to the present grading assembly. The grading blade may be rotated, thereby using each of a pair of grading edges as desired. Moreover, the grading blade may be detached and repaired or replaced. When installed on a utility bucket, the present grading assembly allows precision grading to be conducted when driving in both forward and rearward directions.

Abstract: For the breaking-up and removal of ground outer layers there serves an device that is constructed as a dredge shovel. On its rear side lying opposite the receiving opening it is provided with a milling and cutting arrangement that has a predetermined milling (or cutting) depth and that serves for the penetration of pavement layers or similar outer layers, as well as for their breakdown into a workable recycling material.

Abstract: A free-floating hydraulic piston cylinder situated in side-to-side orientation in which the piston rod advances from the cylinder which it causes to move in the opposite direction. To the piston rod as well as to the opposite end of the cylinder is connected linkage which changes the direction of force and pushes a moveable frame with attached spears in a forward ready-for-work direction. This arrangement permits the attachment of a great number of the spears because the moving frame can be efficiently acted upon all the way along its length rather than just near its middle portion.

Abstract: A combined bucket and scarifier includes a bucket having a bottom wall, a rear wall, and two side walls coupled to the bottom wall and the rear wall to define an interior space. The bucket has an open front end and a generally smooth lower front edge. A scarifier is operatively associated with the bucket. The scarifier has a plurality of teeth constructed and arranged to be rotated with respect to the bucket between an inoperative position so as not to obstruct the lower front edge and the bottom wall of the bucket, and an operative position with portions of the teeth extending outwardly with respect to the bottom wall of the bucket. An actuating structure is mounted with respect to the bucket and is constructed and arranged to move the teeth between the inoperative and operative positions.

Abstract: A load bearing lift attachment apparatus for a multipurpose loader bucket including a first jaw and a second jaw movably mounted thereto between an opened condition and a closed condition. The lift attachment apparatus includes a lift member formed and dimensioned to engage an object to be lifted; and a lift support device removably coupling the lift member to the loader bucket. The lift support device is configured to cooperate with the first jaw, and the top surface and the bottom surface of the engaging wall of the second jaw, in the closed condition, to distribute the cantilever forces, caused by the weight of the object acting on the loader bucket, across a substantial transverse portion of a support member of the first jaw and a engaging wall of the second jaw.

Abstract: A multi-purpose material handling apparatus includes an adapter plate, a support arm extending from the adapter plate, an upper bucket fixedly attached to an end of the support arm, a lower bucket pivotally attached to the support arm, and an actuation mechanism for selectively pivoting the lower bucket relative to the upper bucket. Auxiliary tools may optionally be attached to either the upper or lower buckets for increased utility of the apparatus. Further, a plurality of hooks, apertures and arrangements are provided for insertion of various material-handling accessories.

Abstract: A removable hitch attachment configured to couple a towable vehicle to the bucket of a piece of earth-moving equipment, the bucket having wall portions terminating in edges that define an opening of the bucket. The removable hitch attachment includes a hitch mount configured to permit mounting of a hitch onto the removable hitch attachment. The removable hitch attachment further includes an edge engaging structure configured to receive one of the edges of the bucket to secure the hitch mount to the bucket. The edge engaging structure is further configured to secure the removable hitch attachment to the bucket independent of engagement with the other edges of the bucket and free of any structural modification of the bucket.

Abstract: A fine grading attachment, adapted to be affixed to a bulldozer and comprising an elongate body having fasteners, adapted to affix the attachment to a bulldozer in a predetermined orientation. In this orientation the length of the elongate body extends along and in front of the bottom of the bulldozer and the front face of the attachment is disposed to be vertical or to slope forwardly as it extends from bottom to top when the bulldozer is positioned so that the attachment contacts the soil.

Abstract: A protection assembly for protecting the base edge and an attached cutting edge of a bucket or other implement of a work machine. The protection assembly is readily attachable and detachable to buckets having both new and worn base and cutting edges when the use of teeth is required for excavating, especially in hard packed virgin soil. The protection assembly includes a digging plate and a cover plate that form an elongated edge recess for receiving the base and cutting edges of the bucket. Positioning devices are provided on the bucket and the protection assembly to consistently position the protection system at the same location on the bucket regardless of the amount of wear on the base and cutting edges. The positioning devices prevent movement of the protection system relative to the bucket when the bucket is used for excavating.

Abstract: A combined bucket and scarifier device includes a bucket having a bottom wall, a rear wall, and two side walls coupled to the bottom wall and the rear wall to define an interior space. The bucket has an open front end and a generally smooth lower front edge. The bottom wall includes a plurality of openings therethrough. A scarifier is operatively associated with the bucket. The scarifier has a plurality of teeth constructed and arranged to be movable with respect to the bucket between an inoperative position within the interior space so as not to obstruct the lower front edge and the bottom wall of the bucket, to an operative position with portions of the teeth extending through the openings in the bottom wall of the bucket. An actuating structure is mounted with respect to the bucket to move the teeth between the inoperative and operative positions.

Abstract: Bucket (1) intended to be carried by means of an arm or the like for manoeuvring and comprising a bottom and back part and opposing side parts (4), which parts together from a load space (5) with an opening (6) having an edge part (8) connected to the bottom and edge part and running sideways in the bucket. The bucket is especially characterized in, that said bottom and back part (3) comprises an internal sorting part (9) through, which among other things liquid and comparatively finely dispersed goods, e.g. sand and earth, may pass. as well as an external sealing part (10), which is swingable towards and from the sorting part between a first position, in which the sorting part is substantially exposed, and a second position, in which the sealing part substantially connects to the sorting part.

Abstract: The apparatus for attaching an accessory to an excavator is a device for attaching a grader blade, brush blade, compactor, or other accessory to the bucket of an excavator. The apparatus has a body to which the accessory is attached which has a pair of hooks which slide between adjacent pairs of teeth on an edge of the excavator bucket and a pair of chains attached to the rear of the bucket and tightened by load binders to retain the apparatus on the excavator bucket. The apparatus provides for pivoting the accessory laterally, and may optionally provide for tilting the accessory in a vertical plane.

Abstract: The resilient scraping blade attachment is provided that includes an attachment hook-up assembly adapted to be mounted on a vehicle. The attachment hook-up assembly includes an elongated central support member and a vehicle interface component. In addition, the attachment hook-up assembly includes a pair of diagonal supports that link the central support member to the vehicle interface component. A mounting plate is secured at an end of the central support member. A resilient blade assembly is attached to the attachment hook-up assembly by means of a bearing bracket and bearing means. The resilient blade assembly includes an elongated blade mounting channel having a pair of resilient blades mounted thereon. The resilient blade assembly includes extension blades that may be mounted at the ends of the blade mounting channel in order to increase the effective width of the resilient blade assembly. The extension blades may be contoured to approximate different surfaces such as a roadside curb.

Abstract: A blade accessory for use with heavy equipment to permit changeability between a bucket and a grading blade, the blade accessory comprising a frame, means for mounting the frame to the vehicle, means for attaching a bucket to the frame to permit pivotal movement of the bucket with respect to the frame about a vertical axis along with means to pivotably move the bucket in a horizontal plane. Means to mount the blade member on the front of the bucket are such that the blade member may be angled when the bucket is moved in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A wing accessory is provided for mounting on each end of a bucket of a front end loader. The accessory comprises a wing which includes a frame having hooks for extending over the front edge of the bucket and a coupling for securement with fasteners to the back side of the bucket. The wing further includes a panel which is supported to extend laterally outward from the front end of the bucket by a pair of struts coupled to the frame to increase the overall width of the bucket. This is particularly useful when using the bucket for collecting loose material from a given area, for example in the removal of snow.

Abstract: An attachment 10 for a backhoe or excavator having a moveable boom 1 to which a bucket 2 is pivoted including mounting brackets 11, 12 with which a closure member 10 is pivoted to the bucket 2, the closure member 10 including a straight portion 15 and an angular portion 17 extending therefrom at an angle of about 120°, a rigid link pivoted to a bracket on the boom 1 of the backhoe and extending to the closure member to cause pivotal movement of the closure member with respect to the bucket 2 as the bucket 2 is pivoted with respect to the boom 1, the closure 10 and the bucket performing a grapple function while enabling the bucket to perform its usual digging function when the closure member is in its fully open position.

Abstract: An attachment for use with snow handling equipment such as a snowplow blade or a wheel loader bucket or similar implement, the attachment comprising a plate pivotally mounted at each end of the implement and movable between a forwardly projecting horizontal deployed position and a retracted position wherein the plate extends upwardly and does not interfere with normal operation of the implement. In the deployed position the plate is freely pivotal upwards and has a rounded front lower corner so that it can readily ride over curb stones and similar obstacles without damaging the mechanism. The attachments have the effect of greatly increasing the snow handling capacity of the implement without significantly detracting from its normal utilization.

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. Parallel, relatively planar plates form the structural support for the plurality of teeth, will simultaneously acting as a debris catcher and allowing an operator to view the teeth while engaging material through the debris catcher. An adjustable support is used in combination with a small, easy-to-use wedge, to control and adjust the characteristics of rotation of the attachment relative to a scoop or bucket. A two speed hydraulic cylinder may also be used as the primary mover to effect the rotation of the attachment. The attachment is useful for rocks, manure, trash, bales and other materials.

Abstract: A rock and material loading system that is removably attachable to a loader bucket for loading material such as rocks into the loader bucket. The inventive device includes a pair of brackets attached to the upper rear portion of a loader bucket, a pair of lower jaws attached to the brackets, a pair of upper jaws pivotally attached to the lower jaws, an upper shaft securable within the jaws, a pair of side arms pivotally extending from the upper shaft, a lower shaft rotatably attached to the distal ends of the side arms, a plurality of teeth attached to the lower shaft, a pair of leverage arms attached to the lower shaft, and a pair of hydraulic cylinders attached to the upper shaft and to the leverage arms for manipulating the teeth. The user manipulates the hydraulics after engaging an object such as a rock for loading the rock into the conventional loader bucket.

Abstract: A loader bucket extender is attached to a preexisting loader bucket so as to extend the load-carrying capacity of that loader bucket by a large amount, on the order of fourfold and even more. A tractor or similar vehicle to which the preexisting loader bucket is attached moves the preexisting loader bucket into a suitable position relative to the loader bucket extender, at which point the loader bucket extender and preexisting loader bucket are attached and secured to one another using several engagement, attachment, and securing members.

Abstract: When operating a work vehicle such as a backhoe or wheel loader, it is frequently desirable to utilize auxiliary work equipment with the vehicle such as a pallet fork and a loading bucket. In the course of such operation, it is generally necessary to move the vehicle from one site to another, which requires movement of the auxiliary work equipment as well as the vehicle. The present invention provides a convenient coupling system for securely attaching a second work implement, such as a loading bucket, to a first work implement, such as pallet forks, for transportation purposes so that the connected auxiliary work equipment can be readily transported by the work vehicle from site to site, which is especially important when moving the vehicle over uneven and rough ground or surfaces.

Abstract: A quick attach accessory tool mounting frame is adapted to be mounted onto a quick attachment bracket and held in place. The adapter frame has spaced side plates that slide over a bracket and with a linear movement can be held in place on the bracket. The frame has an adapter plate that can be used with brackets to mount on a wide variety of auxiliary tools used with a backhoe or excavator.

Abstract: A bracket and frame assembly permits attaching and removing a bucket or other tool to and from an arm of an excavator, backhoe, or the like. The bracket and frame assembly comprises two portions, a bracket and a detachable frame. The bracket mounts onto the arm of the implement. The bracket carries a latch member. The bracket can be moved onto a frame on a bucket or other tool, and is latched in place without dismounting from the backhoe, excavator or the like. The latch member can be released, either manually or under power, and then by manipulating the arm, the tool and frame can be removed from the bracket and a new tool mounted. The engaging portions of the frame and bracket are such that as wear occurs, the parts will compensate and remain secured without play or slop.

Abstract: An assembly connectable to a boom of a machine operable to perform material working functions generally consisting of a handle connectable to the boom; a fluid actuated cylinder assembly operatively interconnecting the boom and handle for pivotally displacing the handle relative to the boom; a bucket member connected to the handle for pivotal movement along an arcuate line of travel between uncurled and curled positions; a fluid actuated cylinder assembly operatively interconnecting the handle and the implement for displacing the implement between uncurled and curled positions; a sifting member connected to the handle for pivotal movement along an arcuate path between retracted and extended positions, at least partially overlapping the arcuate path of the implement whereby when the sifting member is in the retracted position, the implement is in the curled position and the sifting member is displaced from the retracted position to the extended position, the sifting member will be caused to engage and displace

Abstract: A bucket is attachable to a tined jaw of a grapple on the boom of a mobile machine. The bucket includes a pair of opposed, parallel side plates, each of the side plates having a linear front edge, a linear top edge and an arcuate rear edge having a recess formed therethrough. Intermediate structure interconnects the side plates and includes an arcuate top wall running rearwardly and upwardly along a curved path spaced from the rear edge from a linear forward edge commencing beneath the front edge to a linear back edge. The top wall is constructed and arranged to extend over upper and lower portions of the jaw. A pair of connecting pins is provided, each of which is receivable in one of the side plate recesses and a through hole formed in an upper portion of the jaw.

Abstract: A device for cutting filler material from concrete joints comprises a blate attached to the front of an elongated arm, the elongated arm is pivotably joined to a mounting plate. The elongated arm is limited in its movement by a retention bar located on a front edge of the mounting plate and a spring which biases the elongated arm toward the center of the mounting plate. An attachment lip is provided on the front edge of the mounting plate to assist in securing the mounting plate to a bucket of a power machine such as a front end loader. Bolts extending through the mounting plate and a rear turnbuckle also assist in securing the device to the bucket. Mounting is accomplished by placing the mounting plate in the bucket and hooking the lip around the front edge and under the bottom of the bucket. The rear turnbuckle includes a V-plate that engages the top rear of the bucket along the top rear edge.

Abstract: A bucket converter for providing improved excavation versatility that couples with and attaches to an excavation. The bucket converter comprises a volume increasing frame coupled and semi-fixedly attached to an excavation bucket for increasing the volumetric capacity of the excavation bucket. An orienting projection from a lower portion of the frame holds the coupling element of the frame at a height above a surface when the bucket converter is detached from the excavation bucket and is supported on the surface by the orienting projection and a lowermost portion of the frame. The height at which the coupling portion is held by the orienting projection enables engagement of the coupling portion with a cooperative coupling element on the excavation bucket without the need for any initial manual assistance.

Abstract: A trenching tool for releasable attachment to a bucket of a front end loader includes a pair of support brackets with a chute-like blade thereon. Each bracket includes a support arm for the blade and an integral shoulder brace portion for mounting underneath a surface of the bucket. The front edge of the bucket is received within a notch of each support bracket and is clamped thereto by a releasable upper clamp. Each support bracket includes a bearing surface for transferring forces acting on the tool to the underside of the bucket to enhance the tool's stability during use. The chute-like blade enables sod to be rolled up into the blade for deposit into the bucket upon an initial pass of the loader. Upon subsequent passes, entrenching is accomplished with the loosened dirt entering the chute for deposit into the bucket of the front end loader.

Abstract: A grapple for attaching to a loader bucket. The grapple includes a pair of spaced apart elongate mounting arms each being positioned between a pair of mounting flaps extending from a rear of a bucket of a loader and detachably coupled to the mounting flaps. A pair of pivot arms are pivotally coupled to outer ends of the mounting arms. Each of the pivot arms has a bend defining inner and outer portions of the pivot arm. A toothed portion is coupled to outer ends of the pivot arms. The mounting arms, pivot arms and toothed portion are balanced such that the mounting arms are positioned generally horizontally and spaced apart from a ground surface when outer portions of the pivot arms rest on the ground surface and inner portions of the pivot arms are oriented generally perpendicular to the mounting arms.

Abstract: A bucket tool comprising an edge 7 secured to the lower part of a bucket in a lateral direction, tooth-mounting fittings 8 secured to the edge 7 with an interval between the fittings in the lateral direction, excavation teeth 9 attachably/detachably mounted in the tooth-mounting fittings 8 and protruding forward beyond the edge 7, a ground-leveling plate 10 having a lateral width equal to the lateral width of the lower part of the bucket, and coupling fittings 11 secured to the upper surface of the ground-leveling plate 10 at an interval nearly equal to the interval between the tooth-mounting fittings 8 and capable of being detachably attached to the ends of the excavation teeth 9. Upon attaching or detaching the coupling fittings 11 secured to the upper surface of the ground-leveling plate 10 to, or from, the ends of the excavation teeth 9, the ground-leveling plate 10 can be easily attached to, or detached from, excavation teeth of a bucket for excavation.

Abstract: A ditch trenching device is adapted to be connected to earth moving equipment that use buckets. A dirt port is dimensioned in a lower portion of a bucket. A trencher is attached to the dirt port and is defined by two side members each with a front, back, top, and floor that are spaced apart the width of the dirt port; a floor member with a distal end is attached to the floors; and a back member is attached to the backs. There is an acute angle between the front and floor. A first cutting edge is placed at the distal end and a second cutting edge is connected to the front by the floor.

Abstract: An apparatus for removal and collection of roadway markers comprises a shearing blade and a collection bin mountable on a transport vehicle, the blade being forwardly disposed relative to the collecting bin, the bin having no substantial front wall. A flexible vertical skirt is disposed in forwardly surrounding relation to the blade to effect the trapping of the removed markers and the deposit thereof into the collecting bin. The collecting bin is vertically movable to a dumping position relative to a larger storage bin.

Abstract: A mount to attach a standard hand-held pavement breaker to a backhoe bucket quickly and easily. The invention allows the pavement breaker to be mounted and dismounted without a person having to lift or manually operate the pavement breaker. The mount attaches to the handles of the pavement breaker and then to the side of the backhoe bucket. The sleeves which fit over the handles are adapted to automatically depress the trigger of the pavement breaker whenever the pavement breaker is in firm contact with the surface to be broken.

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: An assembly of ground engaging tool components which are attachable to the lip of a bucket of an earth moving machine. The assembly includes a nosepiece attachable to the lip of the bucket, an adapter attachable to the nosepiece, and a tip attachable to the adaptor. The components are attachable to one another by spigot and socket arrangements, the relevant spigot in each case defining two opposed tapered faces and a pair of side faces spacing the tapered faces from one another, at least one of the side faces of the spigot defining a groove with opposed side walls which are tapered in an opposite sense to the taper on the opposed tapered faces.

Abstract: A quick attach accessory tool mounting frame is adapted to be mounted onto a quick attachment bracket and held in place. The adapter frame has spaced side plates that slide over a bracket and with a linear movement can be held in place on the bracket. The frame is held in place on the bracket with bolts that draw the bracket and frame together.

Abstract: A screening device, intended to be detachably fastened on a bucket of a digging machine, which in a suitable way includes a hydraulically operable arm, which is arranged to be detachably fastened on the bucket. The outer portion of the arm including a plate-formed member provided with two hooks, which are intended to mesh with elements on the bucket, which are shaped to these ones, and the plate-formed member being moveably arranged in relation to the arm by hinges and a hydraulic piston cylinder.

Abstract: An improved grappling device for a material handling apparatus, including one or more fingers which may be mounted on the material handling apparatus. The fingers are storable to a non-use position on the rear side of the bucket of a material handling apparatus and retractable to an operating position in front of the bucket of a material handling apparatus by means of hydraulic power. When in use, the fingers cooperates with the material handling apparatus and enables an operator to manipulate a wider range of loads.

Abstract: A dispensing bucket apparatus that removably connects to a loader vehicle. The apparatus is a bucket that is adapted to receive and hold a flowable material and has an exit opening in its front end that is selectively opened and closed by a gate. The position of the gate may be controlled by the user from within the loader vehicle to control the flow and flow rate of the flowable material from the bucket. The side walls of the bucket converge toward the front of the bucket and form a funnel that directs the flowable material to the exit opening. The construction of the apparatus is such that the user can view the pour at all times and, thereby, reduce spillage and waste. An alternate embodiment includes a tilting mechanism that provides for attachment of the bucket to a forklift and for tilting of the bucket. A removable chute allows the pour opening to be extended further from the front of the bucket.

Abstract: A scraping blade adapted for quick, simple and easy attachment to and removal from a bucket of the type used with a backhoe or like earth working machine, wherein the lower cutting edge of the bucket has a plurality of outwardly projecting teeth terminating in tapered cutting/tearing points. The blade includes front and back plates providing a straight lower scraping edge and a substantially "V" shaped upwardly open receptacle or socket sized and configured to receive and snugly engage the projecting points of the bucket teeth. The front plate includes forwardly angled end sections adapted to prevent the spill over of dirt from the blade as it is being used to scrape and/or level dirt.

Abstract: A device is provided for clearing a swath within the earth. The device has a frame for mounting the device onto an industrial vehicle. A rotating track is disposed on the frame. At least one reinforcing panel is mounted adjacent an end of the track that protects the end of the track from binding and damage due to obstacles disposed on the swath being cleared. A bottom plate is disposed directly beneath the track, and a ton protecting shield is disposed above the track. When the vehicle moves forward, the bottom plate and the track operate to move a layer of earth from in front of the vehicle to a side of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bucket for a front-end loader. The bucket comprises a planer back and an elongated relatively narrow bottom panel that projects from the back. Extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom panel is a pair of opposed triangular shaped sides. The triangular shaped sides and the bottom panel form a generally V-shaped forwardly converging bucket structure.

Abstract: A snow removal assembly for clearing an area. The assembly consists of a rake having a rake frame attached to the lower end of a rake handle and a snow moving member preferably formed of an elongated plate extending between the rake frame. The elongated plate also includes cutouts on either side of the plate for securing the plate to the rake frame on one side of the rake teeth. A bar is provided for bracing the plate to the rake. The bar is placed opposite the plate and has the rake teeth disposed between the bar and the plate. Screws are provided for attaching the bar through the rake teeth to the plate on the opposite side. The rake head with plate can be used to lift and remove snow from the area.