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US3589706A
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Holder for sharpening hog axes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-30
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A substantially U-shaped holder is adapted to receive the butt end of a woodsman''s ax, commonly known as ''''hog ax'''' and is provided with means for supporting the holder in position with the ax therein during the sharpening operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Adrie L Putman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B5/00; B25B5/06; B25B5/10; B25B5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A holder for sharpening an ax comprising a body of upwardly opening U-shape having a single base portion and sidewalls extending upwardly from each side thereof and between which sidewalls the lower part of an ax is adapted to be arranged with the butt end of the ax in slidable engagement with said base and with the cutting edge of the ax projecting upwardly beyond the holder, only one end of the holder having a transverse wall against which one end of the ax is adapted to be arranged, one of said sidewalls having a threaded opening, a setscrew threaded in said opening and having its inner end engaged with the ax to hold it rigidly in position without sliding relative to said base, and a straight single pointed spike secured to the bottom of said base and extending downward transversely therefrom allowing the sharpener to simultaneously rigidly secure said holder and the ax with one swing of the ax by means of said spike after said screw has been tightened against the ax.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A holder for sharpening an ax comprising a body of upwardly opening U-shape having a single base portion and sidewalls extending upwardly from each side thereof and between which sidewalls the lower part of an ax is adapted to be arranged with the butt end of the ax in slidable engagement with said base and with the cutting edge of the ax projecting upwardly beyond the holder, only one end of the holder having a transverse wall against which one end of the ax is adapted to be arranged, one of said sidewalls having a threaded opening, a setscrew threaded in said opening and having its inner end engaged with the ax to hold it rigidly in position without sliding relative to said base, and a straight single pointed spike secured to the bottom of said base and extending downward transversely therefrom allowing the sharpener to simultaneously rigidly secure said holder and the ax with one swing of the ax by means of said spike after said screw has been tightened against the ax.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |