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US3285304A
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Log splitting and cutting machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-18
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1983-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oliver C Fuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:28
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27M; B27M1/00; B27L; B27L7/00; B27L7/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/65; Y10T408/675; Y10T408/6757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
IN A WOOD SPLITTING MACHINE HAVING (I) A RIGID FRAME COMPRISING A PAIR OF PARALLEL RAILS AND CROSS MEMBERS CONNECTING A PAIR OF PARALLEL RAILS TIONS OF THE RAILS, (2) ANVIL MEANS ON ONE OF SAID CROSS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT A LOG OR PIECE OF WOOD TO BE SPLIT, (3) A CROSS HEAD SLIDEABLY MOUNTED ON SAID RAILS BETWEEN THE CROSS MEMBERS, (4) A SPLITTING KNIFE ON SAID CROSS HEAD WITH THE EDGE THEREOF FACING THE ANVIL MEANS TO ENGAGE A LOG OR PIECE OF WOOD SUPPORTED BY THE ANVIL MEANS, AND (5) A HYDRAULIC RAM CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CROSS HEAD AND THE OTHER CROSS MEMBER TO FORCE THE CROSS HEAD AND THE SPLITTING KNIFE THEREON TOWARD THE ANVIL MEANS. THE HYDRAULIC RAM HAVING A FIXED MAXIMUM STROKE AND COMPRISING A CYLINDER MEMBER AND A PISTON MEMBER, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING CONNECTED TO THE CROSS HEAD AND THE OTHER BEING CONNECTED TO SAID OTHER CROSS MEMBER, SO THAT THE POSI TION OF THE KNIFE WHEN SPACED ITS MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE ANVIL MEANS IS DEPENDENT UPON THE SPACING BETWEEN THE CROSS MEMBERS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH RESIDES IN THE FACT THAT:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
IN A WOOD SPLITTING MACHINE HAVING (I) A RIGID FRAME COMPRISING A PAIR OF PARALLEL RAILS AND CROSS MEMBERS CONNECTING A PAIR OF PARALLEL RAILS TIONS OF THE RAILS, (2) ANVIL MEANS ON ONE OF SAID CROSS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT A LOG OR PIECE OF WOOD TO BE SPLIT, (3) A CROSS HEAD SLIDEABLY MOUNTED ON SAID RAILS BETWEEN THE CROSS MEMBERS, (4) A SPLITTING KNIFE ON SAID CROSS HEAD WITH THE EDGE THEREOF FACING THE ANVIL MEANS TO ENGAGE A LOG OR PIECE OF WOOD SUPPORTED BY THE ANVIL MEANS, AND (5) A HYDRAULIC RAM CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CROSS HEAD AND THE OTHER CROSS MEMBER TO FORCE THE CROSS HEAD AND THE SPLITTING KNIFE THEREON TOWARD THE ANVIL MEANS. THE HYDRAULIC RAM HAVING A FIXED MAXIMUM STROKE AND COMPRISING A CYLINDER MEMBER AND A PISTON MEMBER, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING CONNECTED TO THE CROSS HEAD AND THE OTHER BEING CONNECTED TO SAID OTHER CROSS MEMBER, SO THAT THE POSI TION OF THE KNIFE WHEN SPACED ITS MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE ANVIL MEANS IS DEPENDENT UPON THE SPACING BETWEEN THE CROSS MEMBERS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH RESIDES IN THE FACT THAT:
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |