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US Patent: 8,878
Instrument for Opening Boxes
Double-Lever Box Opener
Patentee:
George C. Taft (exact or similar names) - Worcester, MA

USPTO Classifications:
254/27, 81/3.56

Tool Categories:

Assignees:
None

Manufacturer:
Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:
Wm. Greenleaf
Wm. W. Patch

Patent Dates:
Granted: Apr. 13, 1852

Patent Pictures:
George C. Taft patent April 13, 1852
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Description:
Two levers with tapered claw ends are pivoted to each other to form a tool for opening wooden crates and boxes without splitting the lumber, enabling reuse of the boxes.

The tapered end of one lever is shorter, and fits in a recess in the longer lever to provide a smooth taper when driving the opener between boards.

Taft's earlier box opener patent (No. 8,457) was produced with a hammer poll.

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