US Patent: 130,879
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Improvement in Compasses
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Patentee:
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Oscar Stoddard (exact or similar names) - Detroit, MI |
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Patent Dates:
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Granted: |
Aug. 27, 1872 |
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Ralph Brendler
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Description: |
This compass design features telescoping arms, as well as reversible points to allow each arm to hold a pen/pencil or point as appropriate.
Known examples came with several different sizes and shapes of points, including both caliper-style and divider-style points. |
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