Patent ID: 7299836
Filing Date: 2007-11-27
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A cutting tooth for use with a stump cutting apparatus of the type utilizing a cutting wheel or drum rotating about a rotational axis, wherein the cutting tooth is attached to the cutting wheel or drum, the cutting tooth comprising: an elongated body having a longitudinal axis and a distal end and a proximal end, said longitudinal axis generally extending from said distal end to said proximal end, said proximal end being that end closer to the rotational axis of the cutting wheel when the cutting tooth is attached thereto, said elongated body including a lateral axis and a head portion located on the distal end of said elongated body, said head portion including a front surface, a rear surface disposed laterally behind said front surface, and opposing side surfaces extending laterally from said front surface to said rear surface, a portion of said front surface extending generally parallel to said longitudinal axis; a cutting tip attached to said front surface; a shank portion located on the proximal end of said elongated body, said shank portion including a retaining assembly having a recess in the surface of said shank; and a shoulder, said shoulder extending between said head portion and said shank portion, said shoulder including a shoulder surface, said shoulder surface extending rearwardly, with at least a portion thereof having a slope with respect to said longitudinal axis, from said shank portion towards said rear surface of said head portion, said slope greater than zero.