https://www.datamp.org/ Recently added patents en-us https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=11989&pn=416,683 Clinometer Patentee: William B. Melick - St. Louis MO Granted:1889-12-03
Manufactured by W. B. Melick Clinometer Co. - St. Louis MO
Assigned to Andrew Leslie - St. Louis MO

Known example marked "W. B. MELICK/PAT"D DEC 3RD/1889" Mantle clock style produced (pic 3). A second example, quite different than the first, appeared in a Brown's auction. Its description said " Melick Patent. 24" stock level vial on top with a Disston & Morss vial surround." See the last picture
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85472&pn=1,337,899 Jar Wrench and Holder Patentee: Fred F. Girard - Washingtonville OH Granted:1920-04-20
Manufactured by Girard-McIntosh Mfg. Co. - Washingtonville OH

A connecting link attaches the jar holder and jar wrench. The Girard-McIntosh Mfg. Co. advertised "income producing agency" for this and other kitchen utensils and household gadgets. A known example is marked with manufacturer identification and the patent date.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=13579&pn=353,846 Spirit Level Patentee: Gustavus Cook - Watertown NY Granted:1886-12-07
Manufactured by Davis & Cook - Watertown NY

Claims include a level with a spindle shaped bubble tube supported at its ends and left visible at the middle part, transpatent covers, adjusting mechanism, and a mark on the bubble tube for an index.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85462&pn=186,302,524 Improvements in Wrenches Patentee: Richard Bewley Jr. - Uttoxeter, Staffordshire GB Granted:1864-04-12

Swinging hook jaw, with fixed head having a curved toothed surface designed to match a range of sizes of round, hexagonal, etc. Known example marked in part "BEWLEY'S PATENT."
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]]> 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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