US3556319A
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Log-bundling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-30
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1989-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for receiving logs and timbers to collect and compact several into a bundle for subsequent transport as a unit.
Inventors
- 👤 M Ray Holden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/10; A; A01; A01G; A01G23/00; A01G23/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Log-bundling apparatus, comprising: A. a vessel; B. a pair of spaced-apart cradles at a side of a vessel located adjacent the water line to receive logs deposited therein; C. each said cradle including: vertical guideways secured to the side of the vessel; an upwardly biased member guidedly movable in said guideways and including outstanding rigid arm means forming an inboard portion of the cradle; and a second arcuate arm intermediately pivoted to the outer portion of said rigid arm means, said second arm being so disposed that its outer portion forms an outboard upstanding log-cradling portion of the cradle spaced from the vessel; and D. means associated inboard with said second arm for engaging and pivotally moving the same to dislodge upward aNd dump outward logs accumulated and bundled in such cradle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Log-bundling apparatus, comprising: A. a vessel; B. a pair of spaced-apart cradles at a side of a vessel located adjacent the water line to receive logs deposited therein; C. each said cradle including: vertical guideways secured to the side of the vessel; an upwardly biased member guidedly movable in said guideways and including outstanding rigid arm means forming an inboard portion of the cradle; and a second arcuate arm intermediately pivoted to the outer portion of said rigid arm means, said second arm being so disposed that its outer portion forms an outboard upstanding log-cradling portion of the cradle spaced from the vessel; and D. means associated inboard with said second arm for engaging and pivotally moving the same to dislodge upward aNd dump outward logs accumulated and bundled in such cradle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
Log-bundling apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which the rigid arm means includes a pair of spaced-apart, outstanding arcuate arms, and the second arcuate arm is outwardly pivoted between said pair of arms intermediate its ends so that the inboard portion is normally disposed between said pair of rigid arcuate arms and forms part of the cradle bottom of the cradle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
Log-bundling apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which the inner end of the second arcuate arm includes a bail engageable by hoisting means for exerting force upward on the inner end of the second arcuate arm to discharge the cradle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
Log-bundling apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which the vertically guided member is biased upward toward the surface of water at the side of the vessel by biasing means mounted on the deck of the vessel and a flexible draft member connects between said guided member of said biasing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure according to claim 1 in which there is mounted in the vessel means to lift and move logs to deposit them in said cradles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |