US Patent: 202,089
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Pipe Tongs
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Patentee:
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Henry Badcock (exact or similar names) - St. Petersburg, PA |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Jan. 02, 1878 |
Granted: |
Apr. 09, 1878 |
Patent Pictures:
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Henry Badcock patent April 9, 1878 |
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Stan Schulz
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Description: |
The double link to the jaw is notable; this type of linkage to increase the gripping pressure of the jaws reappears in all kinds of pliers and tongs type tools. The jaw pieces are described as made of cast steel; the handle of wrought iron. |
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