US Patent: 3,878
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Method of Adapting the Vibrating Steam-Engine to Two Crank-Shafts
Oscillating Steam Engine
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Patentee:
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| J. Henry Towne (exact or similar names) - Philadelphia, PA |
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Patent Dates:
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| Granted: |
Jan. 10, 1845 |
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Joel Havens
"Vintage Machinery" entry for Southwark Foundry, Merrick & Sons
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| Inventor John Henry Towne and witness Samuel Vaughan Merrick were partners in Merrick & Towne of Southwark Foundry in Philadelphia; they manufactured steam engines among other products. Towne would leave the business in 1849 which then became Merrick & Sons. |
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