Patents

US 11510362 B2: Channel knifeback

Granted
2022-11-29
Filed
2020-07-16 application 16931148
Type
Utility · 34 claims
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Abstract

A knifeback for a sickle bar assembly that supports individual sickle sections is provided. The knifeback includes a bar having a channel formed longitudinally therein. Mounting holes extend through the bar and into the channel to facilitate mounting of sickle sections. The channel may provide strength and rigidity, provide structure for engaging sickle fastening bolts to prevent rotation thereof, and/or may be used to increase support and rigidity of a splicing member.

Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg221129.xml).

Assignees

AssigneeTypePlaceAlso on furp.orgSource
Kondex Corporation 25 patentsUS company or organizationLomira, WIPVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10

Inventors

InventorPlacePatentsPerson pageSource
Keith A. JohnsonWest Bend, WI23PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10

CPC categories

SubclassCategoryFirst groupSource
A01DHarvesting; mowingA01D34/14PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10

Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).

Assignments and security interests

RecordedWhatFromToReel/frameSource
2020-07-22Assignment
Assignment of assignor's interest
JOHNSON, KEITH A. signed 2020-07-13KONDEX CORPORATION LOMIRA, WI53284/960ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25

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