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US 4,460,028 AGranted
Log handling device and method therefor
OwnerRichard T. Henryinventor
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Abstract
A log handling device for biased, adjustable circumferential envelopment of a log during a splitting operation to maintain the general conformation thereof as the same is reduced to a plurality of split elements and provide an ability to grasp the log, whether whole or split, is disclosed herein.
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A log handling device for biased, adjustable circumferential envelopment of a log during a log splitting operation and for carrying said log, comprising:
- a. envelopment means for encircling a log to be split intermediate the length thereof;
- b. biasing means for maintaining a circumferential compressive force between said envelopment means and said log and preserving the general conformation thereof during a log splitting operation;
- c. handle means for grasping said envelopment means and manipulating said log during or subsequent to said splitting operation while preserving said conformation thereof.
A method for handling a log during a log splitting operation thereon, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a log handling device for biased, adjustable circumferential envelopment of a log during a log splitting operation and for carrying said log thereafter, comprising:
- i. envelopment means for encircling a log to be split intermediate the length thereof;
- ii. biasing means for maintaining a circumferential compressive force between said envelopment means and said log and preserving the general conformation thereof during a log splitting operation;
- iii. handle means for grasping said envelopment means and manipulating said log during or subsequent to said splitting operation while preserving said conformation thereof;
- b. encircling said log with said envelopment means intermediate the length thereof and securing same against the force of said biasing means;
- c. subjecting said log to a log splitting operation;
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- d. grasping said handle means for manipulation of said split log.
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