US Patent: 689,059
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| Hose Tongs
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Patentee:
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| James A. Britton (exact or similar names) - Bethlehem, PA |
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| Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Jun. 20, 1901 |
| Granted: |
Dec. 17, 1901 |
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Patent Pictures:
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James A. Britton Pat. Dec. 17, 1901 |
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Description: |
| The handles of these tongs for grasping fire hose have 5-sided wrench openings for fire hydrant valves. The curved tips also have lugs for loosening and tightening hose connections. The tool is shown with the handles and hose gripping surfaces wrapped with leather or rubber tape. |
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