US Patent: 1,155,489 
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| Valve Grinder
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	        Patentee:
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 | Christian F. Hess (exact or similar names) - Chicago, IL |  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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        Patent Dates:
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Jun. 22, 1914 | 
 
| Granted: | 
Oct. 05, 1915 | 
 
 
 
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Christian F. Hess patent Oct. 5, 1915  |  
 
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        Description: |  
| The unique feature that distinguishes this patent from other compact valve grinders is the "ball joint" pivoted handle to facilitate oscillating motion and operation in tight quarters. |  
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