US Patent: 810,543
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Clamp
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Patentee:
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Herman A. Knoke (exact or similar names) - Chicago, IL |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Jan. 25, 1905 |
Granted: |
Jan. 23, 1906 |
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Russ Allen. "Vintage Machinery" entry for Handy Manufacturing Co.
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Description: |
Quick release mechanism for hand clamps. Found marked along with Knoke's earlier patent, 781,958. Mfg example has the second jaw adjustment on the end of each jaw instead of within the jaw body as depicted on the patent drawing. Jaws on the example are approximately 11 inches and are also marked W.MFG.CO. - likely either indicating the owning woodworking shop or possibly the mfg of the jaws for Handy. A Herman A. Knoke is listed in the 1900 Chicago directory with the profession of "saloon" and later as a machinist in 1910. |
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