Patent ID: 7007927
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: A01G,A62B,B66D

Abstract:
1. A method of lowering to the ground a first portion of a tree, including the steps of: a. securing one end of a line to the first portion of the tree; b. securing an anchor against movement relative to another portion of the tree; c. guiding an intermediate length of the line around each one of an arrangement of guiding protuberances of the anchor for support of the first portion of the tree once severed, each guiding protuberance including a bearing surface frictionally engaging and redirecting the line without the line fully encompassing in frictional engagement the guiding protuberance, the intermediate length of the line being guided around consecutive guiding protuberances of the arrangement in alternating clockwise and counterclockwise directions so as to prevent twisting of the line about a longitudinal axis thereof as a result of said guiding step; d. severing the first portion of the tree; and e. controlling passing of the line through the arrangement of the guiding protuberances.