US Patent:
20070243047, Oct 18, 2007
Inventors:
Jim Berentsen - Snohomish WA, US
International Classification:
G21F 7/06
Abstract:
A hopper includes a tray having a floor, first and second lateral walls, and a rear wall. A lift handle pivotally secures to the lateral walls. A dump handle secures to the rear wall. The lift handle includes a cross bar extending transversely across the tray for gripping by the shovel and thumb of a track hoe. Stops engage the lift handle and the tray to maintain the cross bar a minimum distance above the tray to facilitate gripping by the track hoe.