Log tender

Abstract

The present invention is a device for manipulating logs and similar types of objects in a fire. The device comprises a hollow tube, a rigid rod inserted through a cavity of the hollow tube, whereby the rod and tube operate independently, a griping end for grasping or cradling logs and a handle for manipulating the rod. In operation the device is held in one hand. The other hand manipulates the handle with a torsional force that translates into a torsional force at the gripping end.

1 . A device for facilitating the manipulation of items comprising: 
 a handle end;    a rigid rod; and    a grasping end,    said grasping end is mechanically manipulated by using a torsional force such that the torsional force is translated through the rigid rod to the grasping end.    
   
   
       2 . A device for facilitating the manipulation of a log comprising: 
 said handle end;    said hollow tube;    said rigid rod; and    said grasping end,    said grasping end is mechanically manipulated by using said torsional force such that the torsional force is translated through the rigid rod to the grasping end.    
   
   
       3 . A device of  claim 2 , wherein said hollow tube further comprising a cover around the hollow tube.  
   
   
       4 . A device of  claim 3 , wherein said cover is made of a material that will minimize the transmission of heat.  
   
   
       5 . A device of  claim 2 , wherein said grasping end further comprises a plurality of claws to grasp said log to be manipulated.  
   
   
       6 . A device of  claim 2 , further comprising an offset rear log support, wherein said offset rear log support assists in stabilizing said log to be manipulated.  
   
   
       7 . A device of  claim 2 , wherein said handle end further comprising a bend to increase mechanical efficiency of grasping said log.  
   
   
       8 . A device of  claim 3 , wherein said cover slides along said hollow tube to a desired position.  
   
   
       9 . A device of  claim 5 , wherein said plurality of claws further comprising curvatures.  
   
   
       10 . A method of manipulating a log comprising the steps of: 
 holding said handle end of said device;    holding said hollow tube;    manipulating said handle end and said hollow tube to open said claws around said log;    applying a torsional force through said handle end and said hollow tube to grasp said log; and    manipulating said log.    
   
   
       11 . A method of  claim 10  further comprising step of using said offset rear log support to assist in stabilizing said log to be manipulated.