US3356115A
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Device for splitting logs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-23
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1985-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry J Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:38
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27L; B27L7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TRACTOR HAVING A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THEREWITH INCLUDING A PUMP, A DEVICE FOR SPLITTING LOGS COMPRISING A SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING A FRAME MOUNTED THEREON, A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER INCLUDING A PISTON AND PISTON ROD MOUNTED ON THE FRAME ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, A PUSHER PLATE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME, THE PLATE SECURED TO AN END OF THE PISTON ROD, A WEDGE MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE FRAME OPPOSITE THE END OF THE FRAME SUPPORTING THE CYLINDER, THE WEDGE SHAPED MEMBER SPACED FROM THE PUSHER PLATE TO ALLOW AN AREA OF THE FRAME FOR HOLDING A LOG TO BE CUT, A RACK MEMBER POSITIONED ABOVE THE FRAME, THE RACK SECURED TO THE PUSHER PLATE ADJACENT THE TOP OF THE PLATE, SAID RACK SUPMOVE WITH THE TRAVEL OF THE PUSHER PLATE, SAID RACK SUPPORTING A SECOND LOG TO BE SPLIT AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP OF THE TRACTOR AND THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FOR ACTUATING THE PUSHER PLATE FORWARD TO SPLIT THE LOG TOGETHER WITH MEANS FOR A RETURN OF THE PUSHER PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TRACTOR HAVING A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THEREWITH INCLUDING A PUMP, A DEVICE FOR SPLITTING LOGS COMPRISING A SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING A FRAME MOUNTED THEREON, A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER INCLUDING A PISTON AND PISTON ROD MOUNTED ON THE FRAME ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, A PUSHER PLATE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME, THE PLATE SECURED TO AN END OF THE PISTON ROD, A WEDGE MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE FRAME OPPOSITE THE END OF THE FRAME SUPPORTING THE CYLINDER, THE WEDGE SHAPED MEMBER SPACED FROM THE PUSHER PLATE TO ALLOW AN AREA OF THE FRAME FOR HOLDING A LOG TO BE CUT, A RACK MEMBER POSITIONED ABOVE THE FRAME, THE RACK SECURED TO THE PUSHER PLATE ADJACENT THE TOP OF THE PLATE, SAID RACK SUPMOVE WITH THE TRAVEL OF THE PUSHER PLATE, SAID RACK SUPPORTING A SECOND LOG TO BE SPLIT AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP OF THE TRACTOR AND THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FOR ACTUATING THE PUSHER PLATE FORWARD TO SPLIT THE LOG TOGETHER WITH MEANS FOR A RETURN OF THE PUSHER PLATE.
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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |