US Patent: 37,466 - Improvement in hydrants


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US Patent: 37,466

Improvement in hydrants

Patentee:

Richard Stileman (exact or similar names) - Philadelphia, PA

USPTO Classifications:

137/291

Tool Categories:

water distribution systems : hydrants

Assignees:

None

Manufacturer:

Union Hydraulic Works - Philadelphia, PA

Witnesses:

Henry Howson

John White

Patent Dates:
Granted:	Jan. 20, 1863

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Description:

This hydrants replaces the then-usual conical valve with a sluice valve which allows better water flow. In addition, the passages through the hydrant were made much straighter than earlier hydrants, to further improve water flow.

The Union Hydraulic Works were established in 1837 by Richard Stileman.