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Wear-resistant cutting teeth, cutting heads and related apparatus
US9751089B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9751089-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314369508-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Publication date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
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Apparatus for mulching organic matter such as brush and trees are disclosed. The apparatus have cutting teeth that include cladding for increasing the wear-resistance of the teeth. Cutting heads and vehicles that incorporate such teeth are also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A cutting tooth for a mulching tool for mulching or cutting organic matter, the cutting tooth comprising: a substrate having a cutting edge formed on the substrate; and a wear-resistant bead fused to the substrate, the wear-resistant bead extending parallel along the cutting edge and having a width and a thickness, the ratio of bead width to thickness being at least about 5 to 1, the substrate and wear-resistant bead having different compositions, the wear…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9751089B2 cover?
- Apparatus for mulching organic matter such as brush and trees are disclosed. The apparatus have cutting teeth that include cladding for increasing the wear-resistance of the teeth. Cutting heads and vehicles that incorporate such teeth are also disclosed.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Vermeer Mfg Co, Vermeer Manufacuturing Company
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A01B33/103. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 05 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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