Patent · US Expired

Flexible saw

US4193188A · kind A · utility

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1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1978
Grant dateMar 18, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 29, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23D61/185
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention pertains to means for and a method of trimming branches of trees and particularly branches high above the ground, by means of spaced cutting collars with sharp teeth at one end crimped upon a flexible cable, without using a pole saw, climbing the tree, or using a ladder. Means are also provided in the form of lead weights, sand bags, etc., to carry the flexible cutting table into position over the branch desired to be cut.

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