US Patent: 626,507
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| Can Opener
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Patentee:
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| Frederick C. Smalstig (exact or similar names) - Allegheny, PA |
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Patent Dates:
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Jan. 28, 1899 |
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Jun. 06, 1899 |
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Frederick C. Smalstig patent June 6, 1899 |
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Description: |
| A "puncture the center of the lid, use knife point to cut the perimeter" adjustable can opener.
A known malleable iron framed example is marked "WORLD"S BEST / PITTSBURG, PA" on the frame, with the patent date stamped in the sliding cutter. Manufacturer attribution from a 1903 note of exhibitors at a hardware trade show. |
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