US Patent: 640,643 
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| Wrench
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	        Patentee:
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 | John H. Fahrney (exact or similar names) - Timberville, VA |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Not known to have been produced |  
 
 
 
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        Patent Dates:
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| Applied: | 
Oct. 02, 1899 | 
 
| Granted: | 
Jan. 02, 1900 | 
 
 
 
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John H. Fahrney patent January 2, 1900  |  
 
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                        Stan Schulz 
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        Description: |  
| A pivot point in the handle, and "ball" end on the adjusting nut stem where it fits into the ferule provide the free motion for this screw-adjusting pipe wrench to not "lock" on pipe, or to "ratchet" when used on nuts. |  
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