Abstract: A grapple includes a ferrous body with a plurality of tines pivotally connected thereto. A magnetic coil is disposed within the ferrous body. When the magnetic coil is energized, it creates a magnetic field within the area defined by the tines. The tines are also magnetized by the field. Additional magnetic coils may be added to one or more of the tines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 3, 1998
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2001
Assignees:
David M. Futa, Carlton G. Smith, Lance E. Long, Steven B. Begyn, Jack Long
Abstract: A grapple includes a ferrous body with a plurality of tines pivotally connected thereto. A magnetic coil is disposed within the ferrous body. When the magnetic coil is energized, it creates a magnetic field within the area defined by the tines. The tines are also magnetized by the field. Additional magnetic coils may be added to one or more of the tines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 8, 1996
Date of Patent:
June 9, 1998
Assignees:
Carlton G. Smith, Steven B. Begyn, David M. Futa, Lance E. Long, Jack Long
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