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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 01, 2005
David R. Hall, Provo, UT (US);
Scott R. Little, Pleasant Grove, UT (US);
David Wahlquist, Spanish Fork, UT (US);
Joe R. Fox, Spanish Fork, UT (US);
David R. Hall, Provo, UT (US);
Scott R. Little, Pleasant Grove, UT (US);
David Wahlquist, Spanish Fork, UT (US);
Joe R. Fox, Spanish Fork, UT (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for directionally degrading a paved surface. A substantially cylindrical rotary tool may include cutting inserts embedded within its cylindrical surface. The tool may be rotated about a rotational axis extending from a top end of the tool to its cutting head and may contact a paved surface such that the tool degrades the surface in a direction substantially normal thereto. The tool may be mounted to a motorized vehicle and adapted for independent movement to limit degradation to an isolated area, extend degradation beyond the width of the motorized vehicle, and/or avoid obstacles in the pavement.