US Patent: 343,351
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| Nut Cracker
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Patentee:
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| Charles R. Watrous (exact or similar names) - Ledyard, CT |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Apr. 10, 1886 |
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Jun. 08, 1886 |
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Charles R. Watrous patent June 8, 1886 |
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Description: |
| The volute curves of both jaws combine to provide both compression and partial rotation to crack a nut shell. A spring acts to open the jaws.
Known example is laid out with open jaws like a pliers. It is marked "U.S. PALMER CLEVELAND" with the patent date and is made of ornately decorated malleable iron. |
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