US Patent: 894,303
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| Hand Tool
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Patentee:
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| George E. Wood (exact or similar names) - Southington, CT |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Aug. 27, 1907 |
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Jul. 28, 1908 |
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Steve Gosselin
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Description: |
| This Patent relates to tools that are struck repeatedly on the handle,Chisels , screwdrivers ,etc.By using a solid steel shank the wood handle is protected.This Patent and four others,808330, 913340, 932223, 924210 all relate to this processes and were all patented while George E. Wood was employed by The Stanley Rule and Level Co.as the superintendent of screwdrivers.He had held that position since 1904 when Stanley purchased the HurWood screwdriver company.As late as 1908 there is a listing for the G.E.Wood Tool Co. in Plantsville CT.,though by 1912 this company is listed as a department of The Stanley Rule and Level. This Patent is certainly a precursor of the 'Everlasting Chisel', that Stanley introduced in a 1911 catalog.An example of a G.E. WOOD TOOL Co. Everlasting style wood chisel, marked 'G.E.Wood Tool Co.'with four Patent dates,Dec.26. 05.,July 28. 08.,Feb. 23. 09.,Aug.24. 09.
Also see Patents 1139392, 1198609, 1493176, 1553794, for Everlasting chisel Patent information. |
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