Patent ID: 6474055
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A method for shaking a tree, comprising the steps of:(a) inserting a longitudinal fastener of a first trunk-pad into one side of the trunk of a tree, so that an engagement member of the trunk-pad abuts the outside surface of the tree trunk; (b) inserting a longitudinal fastener of a second trunk-pad into the opposite side of the trunk of a tree from the first trunk-pad so that an engagement member of the second trunk-pad abuts the outside surface of the trunk; (c) attaching a clamping mechanism of a tree shaking machine to the engagement members of the first and second trunk-pads such that the only points of contact between the clamping mechanism and the tree are the trunk-pads; and (d) shaking the tree with the tree shaking machine.