Compact loader backhoe

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a compact loader backhoe, showing our new design, with both buckets in the raised position;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front elevational view thereof, with the frontloader bucket in a raised position;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, with both buckets in a resting position;

FIG. 4 is a partial rear perspective view thereof, with the backhoe bucket in a raised position;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged right side perspective view thereof, shown broken away to better show the engine and main tractor body;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear elevational view thereof, shown broken away to better show the backhoe bucket boom and stabilizers of the rear portion of the design;

FIG. 7 is left side perspective view thereof, shown broken away to better show the operator seat and compartment of the tractor;

FIG. 8 is a front left side perspective view thereof, shown broken away to better show the operator seat, compartment, and controls; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof, shown broken away to better show the operator control panel and steering wheel of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a compact loader backhoe, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cunningham; John Paul (Hurricane, WV), Cunningham; Robert K. (Dunbar, WV), Redman; Larry L. (Cross Lanes, WV), Phillips; Jay (Bancroft, WV)
Assignee:	The Terramite Corporation (Cross Lanes, WV)
Appl. No.:	D/066,040
Filed:	February 3, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/25
Current International Class:	1504
Field of Search:	;D15/10,22-26 ;37/435,442,443 ;414/685 ;180/89.1,89.12

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

4182456	January 1980	Paul
4950127	August 1990	Weyer
4952116	August 1990	Weyer
5479729	January 1996	Eslambolchi
5606809	March 1997	Allen

Other References

RER Magazine, advertising excerpts, Jan. 1997 issue, including print advertisements for Terramite, Predator, Dig-It, and Mandig. . Terramite T5C brochure, excerpts containing depictions of T5C tractor loader backhoe, published long before 1996. . RER Magazine, advertising excerpt, Jan. 1996 issue, print advertisement for Dig-It. . Grounds Maintenance, advertising excerpt, May 1996 issue, print advertisement for Dig-It. . Allmand Bros. "Contractor" brochure, circa 1996, excerpts containing depictions of Contractor tractor loader backhoe..

Primary Examiner: Morris; Sandra L.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cahn & Samuels, LLP