US Patent: 173,131
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Gridiron
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Patentees:
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Merwin McKaig (exact or similar names) - Cumberland, Allegany County, MD |
Walter J. Muncaster (exact or similar names) - Cumberland, Allegany County, MD |
Jonathan Newcomer (exact or similar names) - Cumberland, Allegany County, MD |
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Patent Dates:
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Granted: |
Feb. 08, 1876 |
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Joel Havens "Vintage Machinery" entry for W. W. McKaig & Son
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Description: |
Walter J. Muncaster was the plant superintendent for W. W. McKaig & Son foundry.
Abstract:
he object of the invention is to produce a cheap gridiron, which may have its cover readily applied in an airtight manner, in order o retain the heated gases, &c., in contact with the upper surface of the meats, and there by effect the cooking of both its sides at once.
Claim:
The combination of the cast-metal body A, having the wide, flat inclined faces a, and the cover B, having the flat inclined flange b, fitting over and around the body, as shown, whereby a wide bearing is obtained, and a close union of the parts insured upon forcing down the cover. |
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