Log slide for stove

Abstract

A log slide for putting large logs into a wood stove comprising a metal plate with a handle which is inserted into the log access of the stove, a log is placed on the plate. The plate is removed leaving the log to fall into the fire pit. The plate provides protection from heat and flames.

1 . In combination with a wood stove having an access door to an opening for loading logs into the stove,
 the improvement comprising a plate for insertion into the opening,   a handle for moving said plate,   and said plate having a smooth log supporting surface,   whereby upon inserting said plate into the stove and placing a log on said plate removal of said plate causes said log to slid off into the stove.   
     
     
         2 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said plate is smooth metal. 
     
     
         3 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said plate is stainless steel. 
     
     
         4 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , said plate having a width almost the width of the opening. 
     
     
         5 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a stop on the bottom of said plate to limit insertion into the stove.