Patent 10202266

Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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To identify the most relevant prior art for US Patent 10202266, I will examine the "Citations" and "Family Cites Families" sections of the patent document. These sections list the prior art references considered by the patent office during examination, as well as other patent families that cite this patent or are cited by this patent. Prior art refers to any evidence that an invention is already known, which can include earlier patents or publications, and is used to assess the patentability of claims under 35 U.S.C. § 102 (anticipation).

For each relevant citation, I will provide the full citation, publication/filing date, a brief description, and which claim(s) it potentially anticipates.

Analysis of Cited Prior Art (from US10202266B2 "Citations" section):

  1. US2345620A

    • Full Citation: US2345620A - Tractor propelled implement
    • Publication Date: 1944-04-04 (Filed: 1942-05-01)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a tractor propelled implement, likely showcasing early forms of machinery with attached tools.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could potentially anticipate broad elements of the "loader adapted to carry a tool" or "drive mechanism for propelling the loader apparatus" found in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, depending on the specificity of its disclosures regarding linkages and pivot points.

  2. US2455474A

    • Full Citation: US2455474A - Excavator
    • Publication Date: 1948-12-07 (Filed: 1945-02-05)
    • Brief Description: This patent pertains to an excavator, suggesting a machine designed for digging and moving earth, which would involve a loader-like mechanism.
    • Potential Anticipation: May anticipate the general concept of a loader apparatus for carrying a tool and moving it, as described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. Specifics of its linkage and control might anticipate certain structural arrangements.

  3. US2558928A

    • Full Citation: US2558928A - Resiliently mounted operator's station for tractors
    • Publication Date: 1951-07-03 (Filed: 1946-04-20)
    • Brief Description: This patent focuses on operator comfort in tractors, specifically a resiliently mounted operator's station.
    • Potential Anticipation: This reference might be relevant to the "control station" and "operator platform" aspects of Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25, particularly regarding the positioning or mounting of an operator's area, though likely not the low-profile or specific pivot point relationships of 10202266.

  4. US2774496A

    • Full Citation: US2774496A - Tractor mounted high lift loader
    • Publication Date: 1956-12-18 (Filed: 1955-08-03)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a tractor-mounted loader capable of high lifting.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25) as it describes a loader apparatus. Depending on the details of its linkages, pivot points, and operator control configuration, it could anticipate elements related to the loader's movement, support, and the presence of an operator station. The "high lift" aspect might contrast with the "low profile" emphasis of 10202266, but the fundamental components are similar.

  5. US2849132A

    • Full Citation: US2849132A - Lift truck
    • Publication Date: 1958-08-26 (Filed: 1956-08-02)
    • Brief Description: This patent discloses a lift truck, a type of industrial vehicle used for lifting and moving materials.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate the broad concept of a loader apparatus for carrying a tool and moving it, as well as aspects of a drive mechanism. Relevant to Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, particularly regarding the loader's function.

  6. GB832800A

    • Full Citation: GB832800A - Mechanical appliances for earth moving
    • Publication Date: 1960-04-13 (Filed: 1957-02-21)
    • Brief Description: This British patent describes mechanical appliances for earth moving, implying machinery with digging or lifting capabilities.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to the excavator reference, it could anticipate the general concept of a loader apparatus in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, especially concerning its function in earth-moving applications.

  7. US2953264A

    • Full Citation: US2953264A - Industrial truck
    • Publication Date: 1960-09-20 (Filed: 1957-12-03)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes an industrial truck, another type of material handling vehicle.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate the general idea of a self-propelled vehicle with a loader, relevant to all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25).

  8. US2980271A

    • Full Citation: US2980271A - Lifting mechanism for industrial truck
    • Publication Date: 1961-04-18 (Filed: 1957-02-11)
    • Brief Description: This patent specifically details a lifting mechanism for an industrial truck.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to the loader and its associated linkages and actuators in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The specific design of this lifting mechanism could anticipate elements of the pivotal attachments and the movement of the loader.

  9. US3074572A

    • Full Citation: US3074572A - Lever lift
    • Publication Date: 1963-01-22 (Filed: 1957-12-03)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a lever lift mechanism.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate the general concept of using linkages and pivots for lifting, relevant to Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, particularly concerning the mechanical principles of the loader.

  10. GB947803A

    • Full Citation: GB947803A - Improvements in or relating to lifting or loading apparatus
    • Publication Date: 1964-01-29 (Filed: 1961-03-22)
    • Brief Description: This British patent focuses on improvements in lifting or loading apparatus.
    • Potential Anticipation: Directly relevant to the loader and its operation in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. Any specific improvements described could anticipate elements of the linkage and actuator arrangements.

  11. US3586195A

    • Full Citation: US3586195A - Digging and lifting device
    • Publication Date: 1971-06-22 (Filed: 1968-02-07)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a device capable of both digging and lifting.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the loader's function of carrying a tool and being moveable, as described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  12. FR2209015A1

    • Full Citation: FR2209015A1 - [No specific title provided in the patent document, but typically relates to earth-moving or loading equipment given its classification]
    • Publication Date: 1974-06-28 (Filed: 1972-10-04)
    • Brief Description: This French patent likely describes a type of earth-moving or loading apparatus.
    • Potential Anticipation: General loader apparatus features, relevant to Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. Without a detailed description, specific anticipation is hard to pinpoint, but its existence as prior art in the field is noted.

  13. US4117610A

    • Full Citation: US4117610A - Combination bulldozer blade and bucket assembly for earth working equipment
    • Publication Date: 1978-10-03 (Filed: 1976-08-12)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a combination bulldozer blade and bucket, commonly found on loaders.
    • Potential Anticipation: May anticipate the "loader adapted to carry a tool" aspect, particularly if the tool is a bucket, as in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The mechanism for attaching and operating such a combination tool could be relevant.

  14. US4239444A

    • Full Citation: US4239444A - Power shovel
    • Publication Date: 1980-12-16 (Filed: 1977-03-31)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a power shovel, a heavy-duty digging and loading machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the broad concept of a loader apparatus and its movement for handling materials, impacting Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  15. JPS63265022A

    • Full Citation: JPS63265022A - Treating vehicle for soil and snow
    • Publication Date: 1988-11-01 (Filed: 1987-04-23)
    • Brief Description: This Japanese patent describes a vehicle for treating soil and snow, suggesting it could include loader-like attachments for these tasks.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate general aspects of a self-propelled vehicle with interchangeable tools (loader), relevant to Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  16. US5169278A

    • Full Citation: US5169278A - Vertical lift loader boom
    • Publication Date: 1992-12-08 (Filed: 1990-09-05)
    • Brief Description: This patent specifically discusses a vertical lift loader boom.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to the claims, especially those concerning the loader's vertical travel path. Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25 explicitly mention a "vertically raised position" or "vertical travel path." This reference could directly anticipate aspects of the linkage and actuator arrangement designed to achieve vertical lift, potentially anticipating the novelty of the specific vertical movement.

  17. US5423654A

    • Full Citation: US5423654A - Miniature, portable, self-contained power machine
    • Publication Date: 1995-06-13 (Filed: 1992-09-25)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a miniature, portable, self-contained power machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: This is significant as 10202266 deals with "compact tool carriers." This reference could anticipate the overall concept of a small, self-propelled machine with an implement, particularly for Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25 which define the compact tool carrier and its general functions.

  18. USD359497S

    • Full Citation: USD359497S - Front end loader
    • Publication Date: 1995-06-20 (Filed: 1993-08-13)
    • Brief Description: This is a design patent for a front-end loader.
    • Potential Anticipation: As a design patent, it primarily covers the aesthetic appearance. While it won't anticipate functional aspects, the overall visual configuration of the loader apparatus might be generally related to the description of a loader in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  19. US5470190A

    • Full Citation: US5470190A - Loader vehicle
    • Publication Date: 1995-11-28 (Filed: 1990-02-21)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a loader vehicle.
    • Potential Anticipation: Directly relevant to all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25) as it describes a fundamental "loader apparatus" or "loader vehicle." The specific mechanical arrangements of its loader and support could anticipate elements of the linkages and pivot points.

  20. US5542814A

    • Full Citation: US5542814A - Method of lifting a skid steer loader bucket
    • Publication Date: 1996-08-06 (Filed: 1994-11-22)
    • Brief Description: This patent focuses on the method of lifting a bucket on a skid steer loader.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, particularly regarding the movement and lifting of the loader. The discussion of skid steer loaders is notable, as 10202266 distinguishes itself from full-size skid steers but shares some functional similarities. Details of the lifting mechanism could anticipate elements of the actuator and linkage systems.

  21. US5609464A

    • Full Citation: US5609464A - Lift boom assembly for a loader machine
    • Publication Date: 1997-03-11 (Filed: 1995-02-06)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a lift boom assembly for a loader machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: Directly relevant to the "loader," "loader arm," and "linkage" elements of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The construction and operation of this boom assembly could anticipate aspects of the pivotal attachments and the overall loader structure.

  22. JPH11140900A

    • Full Citation: JPH11140900A - 4-bar link mechanism for work vehicles
    • Publication Date: 1999-05-25 (Filed: 1997-08-27)
    • Brief Description: This Japanese patent details a 4-bar link mechanism for work vehicles.
    • Potential Anticipation: Extremely relevant to the linkage systems described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. A 4-bar linkage is a common mechanism for achieving specific loader paths, and the detailed description here could anticipate the arrangement of pivot points and linkages.

  23. USD431574S

    • Full Citation: USD431574S - Front end loader
    • Publication Date: 2000-10-03 (Filed: 1998-09-22)
    • Brief Description: Another design patent for a front-end loader.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to USD359497S, it's a design patent, so its anticipation is limited to aesthetic features that might generally correspond to the described loader apparatus in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  24. US6325589B1

    • Full Citation: US6325589B1 - Loader with a controlled vertical path of a working implement
    • Publication Date: 2001-12-04 (Filed: 1999-03-31)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a loader with a working implement that follows a controlled vertical path.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to the novel aspect of "vertical travel path" mentioned in 10202266's detailed description and implicitly in Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25 (e.g., "vertically raised position"). This reference could directly anticipate the mechanics of achieving such a vertical path, and thus potentially anticipate the claims related to vertical loader movement.

  25. GB2368573A

    • Full Citation: GB2368573A - A machine with working arm and having inclined tilt levers
    • Publication Date: 2002-05-08 (Filed: 2000-10-31)
    • Brief Description: This British patent describes a machine with a working arm and inclined tilt levers.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate the "loader arm" and "linkage" elements of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, particularly if the inclined tilt levers function as part of the pivotal attachments for moving a tool.

  26. US6474933B1

    • Full Citation: US6474933B1 - Extended reach vertical lift boom
    • Publication Date: 2002-11-05 (Filed: 1995-06-07)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes an extended reach vertical lift boom.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to US5169278A and US6325589B1, this is highly relevant to the vertical lift aspect of the loader described in 10202266. It directly relates to the ability to lift a loader vertically, potentially anticipating elements of Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25.

  27. US20030095857A1

    • Full Citation: US20030095857A1 - Personal loader
    • Publication Date: 2003-05-22 (Filed: 2001-11-21)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a "personal loader."
    • Potential Anticipation: The term "personal loader" suggests a compact or smaller-scale machine, making it highly relevant to the "compact tool carrier" aspect of 10202266. It could anticipate aspects of all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25) concerning the size and nature of the apparatus.

  28. US6616398B2

    • Full Citation: US6616398B2 - Lift boom assembly
    • Publication Date: 2003-09-09 (Filed: 2000-11-30)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a lift boom assembly.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to other lift boom references, it directly relates to the loader's structure and movement, potentially anticipating elements in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, especially regarding the pivotal connections and lifting mechanism.

  29. US20040026153A1

    • Full Citation: US20040026153A1 - Multi terrain loader and mounting to undercarriage
    • Publication Date: 2004-02-12 (Filed: 2001-04-19)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a multi-terrain loader and its mounting to an undercarriage.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the "loader apparatus" and "drive mechanism" of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The discussion of undercarriage mounting might relate to the "drive mechanism attached to the mainframe" in Claim 14.

  30. US6695568B2

    • Full Citation: US6695568B2 - Low profile lift arm for small skid steer loader
    • Publication Date: 2004-02-24 (Filed: 2001-11-01)
    • Brief Description: This patent specifically mentions a "low profile lift arm for small skid steer loader."
    • Potential Anticipation: This is a very strong prior art reference for 10202266. The "low-profile" aspect is a key feature highlighted in 10202266's abstract and detailed description as reducing mainframe size and lowering the center of gravity. This patent directly addresses a "low profile lift arm" in the context of a "small skid steer loader," which shares many characteristics with a "compact tool carrier." This reference could anticipate the low-profile design elements, including the positioning of pivot points, as claimed in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, especially regarding the height reduction and stability improvements.

  31. US20050036876A1

    • Full Citation: US20050036876A1 - Tracked compact utility loader
    • Publication Date: 2005-02-17 (Filed: 2002-09-24)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a "tracked compact utility loader."
    • Potential Anticipation: This is another highly relevant prior art reference. "Compact utility loader" is very similar in scope to "compact tool carrier." The "tracked" aspect also aligns with embodiments of the drive mechanism in 10202266. This reference could anticipate various elements of all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25), particularly the overall design of a compact, tracked, loader-equipped utility machine.

  32. US6866466B2

    • Full Citation: US6866466B2 - Folding lift arm assembly for skid steer loader
    • Publication Date: 2005-03-15 (Filed: 2003-05-16)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a folding lift arm assembly for a skid steer loader.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the "loader arm" and "linkage" elements of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The specific mechanics of a folding lift arm could anticipate certain structural or operational aspects of the loader.

  33. JP2006307498A

    • Full Citation: JP2006307498A - Work vehicle and skid steering loader
    • Publication Date: 2006-11-09 (Filed: 2005-04-27)
    • Brief Description: This Japanese patent describes a work vehicle and a skid steering loader.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate aspects of the "loader apparatus" and its drive mechanism, particularly the skid steer type, relevant to all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25).

  34. US20070017713A1

    • Full Citation: US20070017713A1 - Utility Track Machine With Undercarriage Bogie Rollers
    • Publication Date: 2007-01-25 (Filed: 2005-06-10)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a utility track machine with undercarriage bogie rollers.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the "drive mechanism comprising tracks" in Claim 14 and the general "drive mechanism" in other claims. The undercarriage design could relate to how the drive mechanism is attached and operates.

  35. US7214026B2

    • Full Citation: US7214026B2 - Easy maintenance and/or service utility vehicle with extendable utility boom
    • Publication Date: 2007-05-08 (Filed: 2002-03-15)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a utility vehicle with an extendable utility boom designed for easy maintenance.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the "loader adapted to carry a tool" and the general configuration of a "utility vehicle" (similar to a tool carrier) in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The extendable boom could imply a form of linkage and actuator.

  36. US20070128012A1

    • Full Citation: US20070128012A1 - Industrial vehicle having working implement
    • Publication Date: 2007-06-07 (Filed: 2005-12-06)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes an industrial vehicle with a working implement.
    • Potential Anticipation: General concept of a vehicle with a loader, relevant to all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25).

  37. US20070132204A1

    • Full Citation: US20070132204A1 - Compact Tool Carrier with Articulation Joint
    • Publication Date: 2007-06-14 (Filed: 2005-12-13)
    • Brief Description: This patent application explicitly mentions a "Compact Tool Carrier with Articulation Joint."
    • Potential Anticipation: This is a critically important prior art reference. It directly uses the term "Compact Tool Carrier" and describes a feature (articulation joint) that could be an alternative or a component within the scope of a loader's movement and attachment. This reference could anticipate the general definition and functionality of a compact tool carrier as described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25. The existence of a "Compact Tool Carrier" prior to 10202266 is a direct challenge to the novelty of the overall apparatus.

  38. US7264435B2

    • Full Citation: US7264435B2 - Lift boom assembly
    • Publication Date: 2007-09-04 (Filed: 2005-05-26)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a lift boom assembly.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to other lift boom references, it relates to the loader's structure and movement, potentially anticipating elements in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, especially regarding pivotal connections and lifting mechanisms.

  39. US20080197588A1

    • Full Citation: US20080197588A1 - Platform assembly and working vehicle incorporating same
    • Publication Date: 2008-08-21 (Filed: 2007-02-15)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a platform assembly and a working vehicle that incorporates it.
    • Potential Anticipation: Relevant to the "operator platform" and "control station" elements in Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25, particularly regarding the rearward placement and adaptation for standing operation.

  40. US20090116943A1

    • Full Citation: US20090116943A1 - Compact tracked vehicle for transporting and self-loading material, that can be operated by a standing operator
    • Publication Date: 2009-05-07 (Filed: 2006-04-19)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a compact tracked vehicle for transporting and self-loading material, explicitly designed for operation by a standing operator.
    • Potential Anticipation: This is another highly significant prior art reference. It combines "compact," "tracked vehicle," "self-loading material" (implying a loader), and "standing operator." This directly anticipates many core elements of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, including the overall apparatus, the drive mechanism, the loader function, and the standing operator control. The specific configuration of the loader and control station in this reference would need close examination to determine exact anticipation.

  41. US7695236B2

    • Full Citation: US7695236B2 - Utility vehicle
    • Publication Date: 2010-04-13 (Filed: 2004-02-19)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a utility vehicle.
    • Potential Anticipation: General concept of a utility vehicle with tools, relevant to the broad scope of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  42. US20100106344A1

    • Full Citation: US20100106344A1 - Unmanned land vehicle having universal interfaces for attachments and autonomous operation capabilities and method of operation thereof
    • Publication Date: 2010-04-29 (Filed: 2008-10-27)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes an unmanned land vehicle with universal interfaces for attachments and autonomous operation.
    • Potential Anticipation: While 10202266 focuses on operator control (standing or walk-behind, or remote), the "universal interfaces for attachments" and the "loader adapted to carry a tool" aspects could be anticipated. The remote operation option in 10202266's description also aligns with aspects of an "unmanned" vehicle, potentially anticipating parts of Claims 1 and 7 related to control.

  43. US20100183412A1

    • Full Citation: US20100183412A1 - Powered hand truck
    • Publication Date: 2010-07-22 (Filed: 2006-08-17)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a powered hand truck.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could anticipate aspects of a walk-behind, self-propelled apparatus for moving materials, which might loosely relate to the "walk-behind operator control" of Claims 7, 14, 19, and 25, although likely lacking the full loader functionality.

  44. US7805864B2

    • Full Citation: US7805864B2 - Walk-behind trenching machine
    • Publication Date: 2010-10-05 (Filed: 2007-09-11)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a walk-behind trenching machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to the "walk-behind operator control" aspect of Claims 7, 14, 19, and 25, demonstrating existing machines designed for this mode of operation. The overall configuration of such a machine, even if for a different primary tool (trencher vs. loader), could anticipate aspects of the mainframe, drive mechanism, and control station.

  45. USD631898S1

    • Full Citation: USD631898S1 - Loader machine
    • Publication Date: 2011-02-01 (Filed: 2010-02-11)
    • Brief Description: This is a design patent for a loader machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to other design patents, limited to aesthetic features that might generally correspond to the described loader apparatus in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  46. EP2280122A1

    • Full Citation: EP2280122A1 - Vertical lift arm device
    • Publication Date: 2011-02-02 (Filed: 2009-07-29)
    • Brief Description: This European patent application describes a vertical lift arm device.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to the "vertically raised position" and vertical travel path of the loader, as discussed for US5169278A, US6325589B1, and US6474933B1. It directly relates to the mechanism for achieving vertical lift, potentially anticipating elements of Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25.

  47. US8152433B2

    • Full Citation: US8152433B2 - Loader vehicle having a lift arm
    • Publication Date: 2012-04-10 (Filed: 2007-04-27)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a loader vehicle with a lift arm.
    • Potential Anticipation: Directly relevant to the "loader" and "loader arm" elements of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, and could anticipate general structural or functional aspects.

  48. US20120291319A1

    • Full Citation: US20120291319A1 - Apparatus And Method for Material Distribution
    • Publication Date: 2012-11-22 (Filed: 2011-05-19)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes an apparatus and method for material distribution.
    • Potential Anticipation: Could broadly relate to the function of a loader carrying and distributing material, relevant to Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, depending on the specific mechanisms disclosed.

  49. US20120305025A1

    • Full Citation: US20120305025A1 - Cleaning vehicle, vehicle system and method
    • Publication Date: 2012-12-06 (Filed: 2011-06-06)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a cleaning vehicle and system.
    • Potential Anticipation: While the primary tool is for cleaning, the underlying "vehicle system" could share aspects with a compact tool carrier, particularly regarding its drive and control, potentially relevant to generic features of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  50. US8821104B2

    • Full Citation: US8821104B2 - Loader work machine
    • Publication Date: 2014-09-02 (Filed: 2008-06-26)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a loader work machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: Directly relevant to the "loader apparatus" and "loader" elements of all claims (1, 7, 14, 19, 25), and could anticipate general structural or functional aspects.

  51. US20140271078A1

    • Full Citation: US20140271078A1 - Lift arm structure with an articulated knee portion
    • Publication Date: 2014-09-18 (Filed: 2013-03-15)
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a lift arm structure with an articulated knee portion.
    • Potential Anticipation: Highly relevant to the "loader arm" and "linkage" elements of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25, particularly regarding the specific mechanical design of how the arm moves. An articulated knee portion could be an alternative or similar mechanism to the described linkages and pivot points for achieving loader movement.

  52. US9045882B2

    • Full Citation: US9045882B2 - Working machine
    • Publication Date: 2015-06-02 (Filed: 2010-02-11)
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a working machine.
    • Potential Anticipation: General concept of a machine with a working implement, relevant to the broad scope of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

  53. US9321386B1

    • Full Citation: US9321386B1 - Low profile compact tool carriers
    • Publication Date: 2016-04-26 (Filed: 2015-02-20)
    • Brief Description: This patent is titled "Low profile compact tool carriers" and shares the same priority date as US10202266 (2015-02-20). It is also assigned to Vermeer Manufacturing Company. The patent states that US10202266 is a continuation of application Ser. No. 15/062,801, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 14/691,649, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,321,386.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent is a direct parent application (or a sibling from a common parent) of US10202266. Since it shares the same priority date and assignee, and covers the same subject matter, it is not considered prior art against US10202266 under 35 U.S.C. § 102 because it falls within the exceptions for commonly owned or invented subject matter (e.g., grace period provisions or earlier-filed applications by the same inventor/assignee). Rather, it represents the foundational work from which 10202266 stems.

Most Relevant Prior Art (based on explicit descriptions and thematic alignment with 10202266's novelty):

Based on the titles and descriptions, several prior art references appear particularly relevant due to their direct thematic overlap with the claimed invention's features, especially "low profile," "compact tool carrier," and "vertical lift."

  • US6695568B2 - Low profile lift arm for small skid steer loader: This patent explicitly mentions "low profile lift arm" and "small skid steer loader," directly addressing the core inventive concepts of 10202266, particularly the low-profile mainframe and its benefits for compact machines. This could potentially anticipate aspects of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25 related to the low-profile design and its impact on height and stability.
  • US20050036876A1 - Tracked compact utility loader: The term "compact utility loader" is very close to "compact tool carrier," and the "tracked" drive mechanism is an explicit embodiment in 10202266. This reference could anticipate the overall compact, utility-focused, tracked vehicle design with a loader in all claims.
  • US20070132204A1 - Compact Tool Carrier with Articulation Joint: This reference explicitly uses the term "Compact Tool Carrier," which is the central subject of 10202266. This poses a direct challenge to the novelty of the overarching apparatus itself, anticipating the general machine described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.
  • US20090116943A1 - Compact tracked vehicle for transporting and self-loading material, that can be operated by a standing operator: This reference combines several key aspects of 10202266: "compact," "tracked vehicle," "self-loading material" (implying a loader), and "standing operator." This combination of features strongly anticipates the apparatus and its operational modes as claimed in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.
  • US5169278A - Vertical lift loader boom, US6325589B1 - Loader with a controlled vertical path of a working implement, and EP2280122A1 - Vertical lift arm device, US6474933B1 - Extended reach vertical lift boom: These patents directly address the concept of "vertical lift" for a loader or lift arm. Given that 10202266 emphasizes a "vertical travel path" as an advantage, these references are highly relevant for anticipating the mechanisms and principles of achieving such a path, particularly for Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25.
  • JPH11140900A - 4-bar link mechanism for work vehicles: This reference details a common linkage mechanism, which is central to how the loader in 10202266 moves. Depending on the specifics, it could anticipate the structural arrangement of the linkages and pivot points described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

Summary of Anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102:

Under 35 U.S.C. § 102, an invention is not patentable if it was known or used by others in this country, or patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country, before the invention by the applicant for patent, or more than one year prior to the date of the application for patent in the United States. For a prior art reference to anticipate a claim, it must disclose every limitation of the claimed invention, either explicitly or inherently.

The highlighted prior art references above could potentially anticipate various claims of US10202266. For example:

  • The existence of "Compact Tool Carriers" (US20070132204A1) and "Compact tracked vehicles for transporting and self-loading material, that can be operated by a standing operator" (US20090116943A1) could anticipate the overall apparatus of Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.
  • The "Low profile lift arm for small skid steer loader" (US6695568B2) could anticipate the "low-profile mainframe" and associated pivot point positioning of Claims 1, 7, and 14, especially the vertical distance ratios to D1 and D5.
  • References detailing "Vertical lift loader booms" or "controlled vertical path of a working implement" (US5169278A, US6325589B1, EP2280122A1, US6474933B1) could anticipate the loader's "vertically raised position" and "vertical travel path" described in Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25.
  • The concepts of "control station" and "operator platform for standing operation" could be anticipated by references like US20080197588A1 and US20090116943A1, depending on the specifics of their rearward placement and relationship to the pivot points as claimed in Claims 1, 7, 19, and 25.
  • The detailed linkage mechanisms found in JPH11140900A could anticipate the specific "first linkage," "second linkage," and "actuator" pivotally attached as described in Claims 1, 7, 14, 19, and 25.

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