Patent ID: 9469975
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: E02F

Claim Text:
1. A machine having a tool comprising first and second elements that are pivotally connected to each other at first ends of each of the first and second elements such that opposite second ends of the first and second elements are movable relative to each other from an open position with a wider span between the second ends to a closed position with a smaller span between the second ends, and further comprising a wear pad assembly, said wear pad assembly comprising: a wear-resistant pad; and a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the wear-resistant pad; wherein the mounting bracket includes a first engagement slot on a first portion of the mounting bracket and a second, separate engagement slot on a second portion of the mounting bracket, wherein the first engagement slot is engaged with the second end of the first element of the tool and the second engagement slot is engaged with the second end of the second element of the tool when the first and second elements of the tool are in the closed position.