Pad for protecting trees during harvesting operations
US5670229A · kind A · utility
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5Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24008
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is a tree protection pad for protecting the surface of trees to be left standing during a tree thinning operation. The device comprises a sheet of protective, flexible material which is attached to a tree via straps. When the straps are cinched tight, the sheet is pulled against and conforms to the surface of the tree. The protective sheet is easily removable by loosening the straps for subsequent placement on other trees or transportation to other areas.
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