US Patent: 17,814 - Centering-machine


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US Patent: 17,814

Centering-machine

Patentee:

Edward F. Whiton (exact or similar names) - West Stafford, CT

USPTO Classifications:

126/104R, 144/278.1, 269/242, 269/279, 279/14, 408/105

Tool Categories:

metalworking machines : metal lathes : metal lathe accessories and attachments

Assignees:

None

Manufacturer:

D. E. Whiton - Stafford, CT

Witnesses:

Julius R. Whiton

Samuel Fitch

Patent Dates:
Granted:	Jul. 14, 1857

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Vintage Machinery entry for D. E. Whiton Machine Co.

Description:

This centering machine seems to inspired D. E. Whiton's first foray into manufacturing machine tools. He subsequently developed a very successful line of lathe chucks and then diversified into engine lathes and gear cutting machines. His company survived into the 1960s.