US Patent: 684,334
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| Can-Opener
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Patentee:
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| Edward D. Woods (exact or similar names) - New York, NY |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Oct. 13, 1900 |
| Granted: |
Oct. 08, 1901 |
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Patent Pictures:
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WOODS Can Opener - edited from 1903 catalog |
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Stan Schulz
WOODS' Adjustable Can Opener (FLICKR)
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Description: |
| The patent pertains to the "forward" portion of the device in the drawings -- the remainder being the subject of 669,375.
"My present invention relates to a novel construction of can-opener, and is designed to provide a can-opener that is applicable to a round can, which requires a concentric opening, and also to square or oblong shaped cans, such as beef or sardine cans. This can- opener is also adapted to make a smooth even cut and does not leave a jagged or rough edge to injure the hands of the operator. The present construction is also designed to furnish a can-opener that provides a new and useful cutter for square or sharp cornered cans, that is easily manipulated, and that can cut as close to the edge as desired, which is a necessary quality."
These features appear in WOODS' Can Openers advertised ca. 1900 - 1901. |
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