Sod cutter
Patent 4119002 Issued on October 10, 1978. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 15, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 15, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 397544 1261368 1878453 2783041 2889878 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/787910 filed on 04/15/1977US Classes:83/120, And plural rotating tools83/147, Blockable exit port83/408, And transverse cutter station83/425.3, Tools mounted on common tool support83/430Tool co-axial with work-conveying meansExaminersPrimary: Abercrombie, Willie G.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA01G 9/10 (20060101)AbstractThere is provided a device for cutting large blocks of sod into either strips or small blocks suitable for planting. The device includes first and second spaced cutting mechanisms to sever the large sod blocks along lines parallel and transverse to the path of sod movement through the device. With both of the cutting mechanisms operative, small sod blocks are discharged from the machine. In order to discharge sod strips, means are provided to disable one of the cutting mechanisms.Field of SearchAnd transverse cutter stationTools mounted on common tool support Tool co-axial with work-conveying means Positionable gate in product flow path And plural rotating tools Blockable exit port Product-diverting conduit in or from hollow tool Abutment interposed in path of free fall or flight of product Pivoted mover Tiltable or withdrawable support Inclined conduit, chute or plane Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product | |
