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US Patent: 874,290
Can Opener
Patentee:
Bernard Biehl (exact or similar names) - Newark, NJ

USPTO Classifications:

Tool Categories:
household : can and jar openers

Assignees:
John L. Sommer - Newark, NJ

Manufacturer:
J. L. Sommer Manufacturing Co. - Newark, NJ

Witnesses:
Elsie A. May
Frederick Germann, Jr.
Alice M. Purvis
Patent Dates:
Applied: Jan. 17, 1907
Granted: Dec. 17, 1907

Patent Pictures:
Patent 874,290 - edited drawing
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Description:
"Stab in the center, with sliding cutter" on a spring wire frame can opener. A flat section of the "shank" adds stiffness.

Some known examples have stamped names for local businesses, etc.

J.L. Sommer Mfg. Co. (incorporated in 1910) was major producer of household gadgets / advertising specialties.

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