Patent · US Expired

Culvert cleaning apparatus

US6000152A · kind A · utility

10Cited by
9References
10Claims
0Family size

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 1998
Grant dateDec 14, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 14, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F3/8152
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

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.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.