https://www.datamp.org/ Recently added patents en-us https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=68764&pn=909,846 Plumb Bob and Chalk Line Holder Patentee: William Nelson Cavileer - San Francisco, San Francisco County CA Granted:1909-01-12
Manufactured by Ridgley Mfg. Co. - Pillager, Cass County MN
Assigned to Frank Logue - San Francisco, San Francisco County CA

Abstract: This invention relates to plumb bobs and chalk line holders, such as used by carpenters and artisans in laying out their work or marking preparatory to their operations. The object of the invention is to produce a simple device of this class having 'improved means for operating the reel which is contained in the body of the bob, and upon which the cord winds, and to provide an arrangement whereby the part which rotates the reel may be used as a fastener for the line or cord. Claim: A plumb bob having a body, a reel rotatably mounted in said body and having a shaft, and a spindle removably mounted in said shaft and adapted to rotate the same, said spindle having a point enabling it to be used as a fastener.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=11675&pn=D50,407 Design for a Hammer Head Patentees: Joseph J. Sprenger - Indianapolis IN , Ludvig Sorensen - Indianapolis IN Granted:1917-02-27

Design appears to be a "rustic" style with branches. Term of patent is 3.5 years. An example appeared in a Brown's auction and its description mentioned it was nickel plated.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85459&pn=329,014 Chute Patentee: James W. Haines - Genoa, Douglas County NV Granted:1870-09-20

This invention was used by many lumber companies in the Sierra Nevada forests to deliver logs from the stump to the sawmills. Abstract: This invention has for its object to furnish to the public an improved chute for facilitating the transportation of timber of all kinds from the tops or sides of mountains, or other elevations, and consists n constructing a chute so as to present a V-form in cross-section, the same being arranged on an incline corresponding, more or less, to the surface of the ground over which it passes, and brought in connection with a spring, or other water-supply, to receive the water therefrom, and thus form a smooth canal throughout its entire length. Claim: The chute A, of V-form, in cross-section, arranged on an incline in whole or in part, and adapted to receive a flow of water, for the conveyance of timber.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=64367&pn=756,854 Compound Tool Patentees: Warren W. Helle - Hinsdale IL , Rudolph Brockman - Hinsdale IL Granted:1904-04-12
Manufactured by National Tool Co. - Three Rivers MI

Combination hammer, hatchet, nail claw, leather punch, pliers, alligator wrench, etc. In the patent, most of the gripping and wear surfaces are hard metal pieces attached by screws. The patent claims the portion forming the wrench. One ad from National Tool Co., Three Rivers, MI labeled the tool "Everybody's Friend - 12 Tools in One". Another ad listed 10 functions.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85458&pn=109,992 Improvements in STRAP WRENCH Patentees: William Compton Martin - Mansfield MA , Louis Henry Ogden - South Boston MA Granted:1908-01-28
Manufactured by Martin and Ogden Wrench Co. - South Boston MA
Assigned to Martin and Ogden Wrench Co. - South Boston MA

Patent corresponding to U.S. patent 876,469. The M&O Strap Wrench based on the patent was produced for several years.
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