US Patent: 928,849
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| Tongs
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Patentee:
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| Anton G. Carlson (exact or similar names) - Sholes, NE |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Jul. 18, 1907 |
| Granted: |
Jul. 20, 1909 |
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Patent Pictures:
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Anton G. Carlson patent July 20, 1909 with 1914 SHARK pliers illus. |
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Description: |
| The jaws of the tongs / pliers are thickest at the center of the curved gripping surface in order to allow them to grasp the edges of carriage bolt heads and similar round surfaces. Screwdriver & nail puller handle ends and wire cutting surfaces at the inner edge of the jaws are optional.
This patent was produced as at least three sizes of pliers - based on a description on pg. 32 of the February 19, 1914 MOTOR WORLD. A 14 inch tongs has also been observed.
Cited as "prior art" in patent 5,351,585. |
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