Patents Assigned to Agricultural Producers
  • Patent number: 4707918
    Abstract: There is disclosed a device for use in fruit harvesting, that is, for clipping the stems of citrus fruits. The device is organized for one-hand operation, that is, it can be held in one hand or attached to the wrist of one hand, the device having an operating member, that is, a trigger, to be operated by a finger of the user. The device is powered by a pneumatic cylinder which, through linkage, operates a cutting blade which moves relative to a stationary member. Devices are provided for attaching the tool to a person's wrist and a finger of the user with the trigger member or button positioned for easy manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Agricultural Producers
    Inventors: Gerald D. Smith, Ben E. Werner