Patents Assigned to Gale E. Dahlstrom
  • Patent number: 5868381
    Abstract: A logging block (16) formed in accordance with the present invention includes a frame (56) having a first end and an opposing second end and a sheave (50) having an upper side (58) and an opposing lower side (62) coupled to the second end of the frame such that the sheave rotatably contacts a continuous loop of cable (12) as the cable travels along a mono-cable path (32). Located at the first end of the frame (56) is a mounting assembly (77) providing at least two mounting slots (78) used for securing the frame to a stationary object along the mono-cable path (32), such as a tree or stump (20). The mounting slots (78) are positioned with respect to the sheave (50) such that when the logging block (16) is in operation, the alignment of a mounting slot is either above, below or directly in line with the sheave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Gale E. Dahlstrom
    Inventor: Gale E. Dahlstrom