Patents by Inventor Wendell C. Hunt

Wendell C. Hunt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Log splitter
    Patent number: 4328845
    Abstract: The log splitter of the present invention comprises a frame having a wedge fixed thereon. A slidable ram is mounted on the frame for longitudinal sliding movement toward and away from the wedge. A ram rod is connected to the ram and is further connected to a parallelogram toggle mechanism having one of its four corners fixed to the frame. As the toggle mechanism expands and contracts it causes the ram to move toward and away from the wedge. Hydraulic power means are connected to the toggle linkage for causing it to expand and contract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1982
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Herbers, Wendell C. Hunt, Brian G. Moriarity