Title: Vehicle protection means

Abstract: A vehicle having a drive shaft and a "U" joint positioned adjacent a transmission housing has a protection element positioned between the "U" joint and the transmission housing to protect the transmission housing from damage.

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Inventors: Kluge, Jr., Albert E. (Bloomingdale, IL, US)

Application Number: 615261
Filing Date: 1975-09-22
Publication_date: 1976-09-21
Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co. (Peoria, IL)
Primary Class(es): 180/346 74/609
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US Patent Ref:

2775905	Jan, 1957	Jackson	74/609.
2835397	May, 1958	Wagner	180/51.
2904905	Sep, 1959	Armington	180/44.
3175636	Mar, 1965	Winkelmann	180/70.
3415457	Dec, 1968	Echols	74/608.
3455409	Jul, 1969	Clark	180/82.
3504508	Apr, 1970	Bornzin	64/32.

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Primary Examiner: Betts, Kenneth H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Hart; Frank L.