US Patent: 264,696
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| Cotton Bale Opener
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Patentee:
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| James P. Hilliard (exact or similar names) - Fall River, MA |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Aug. 25, 1882 |
| Granted: |
Sep. 19, 1882 |
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Patent Pictures:
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James P. Hilliard patent September 19, 1882 |
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Description: |
| The jaws clamp together by the action of a cam lever. The specifications note that any wrench-type adjustment means could be used, and the tool's overall resemblance to a wrench. The fixed jaw is tapered to facilitate insertion between the cotton and the band, and extends beyond the movable jaw. The tool's action is to clamp the metal band binding a cotton bale, and then break the band by rocking the tool back and forth. |
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