https://www.datamp.org/ Recently added patents en-us https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=85444&pn=415,055 Fahrradmutterzange Patentee: Carl August König - Steinbach-Hallenberg Germany Granted:1910-02-16

Pliers with double-size open end wrench opening on one handle, and screwdriver on the other handle. Thin jaws, with curved grips to match several sizes. Entry based on photo of an example published in a couple of "antique / unusual" wrench identification guides. The marking is stamped on one "leg" adjacent to the pivot. Listing text copied from "Patentblatt."
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=17529&pn=416,500 Pipe Wrench Patentee: Richard J. Robbins - Suspension Bridge NY Granted:1889-12-03
Manufactured by Graham, Bailey & Co. - Buffalo NY
Assigned to Edward T. Smith - Buffalo NY

Suspension Bridge, NY is now the northern part of Niagara Falls, NY. Made in 14", 22", 36" & 48" lengths to fit pipe from 1/2" to 6". An 1890 advertisement (see 2nd image) lists the maker as Graham, Bailey & Co., and announcements in 1890 AGE OF STEEL note Graham, Bailey & Co. succeeded the Graham Vise Wrench Co. Known examples have markings reflecting both makers. Also called THE BUFFALO WRENCH. CA-33192 and GB-188919421 are corresponding Canadian and British patents, respectively.
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=13846&pn=1,406,910 Wrench Patentee: Harry C. Sutherland - Oak Park IL Granted:1922-02-14
Manufactured by Sutherland Wrench Co. - Chicago IL

A self-adjusting wrench with a spring-loaded hook jaw. The patent has a "trigger" to hold the jaw in the open position. One known example is marked "ALLEN WRENCH PAT APLD FOR." In the spring of 2008, Martin Donnelly's mjdtools spring auctions included a prototype of this wrench along with an archive of business start-up documents. A Mr. Bystrom figures prominently in these documents. (see also Bystrom's patent no. 741,394.)
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=83146&pn=310,453 Carriage Jack Patentee: James McFarland - Richmond IA Granted:1885-01-06
Assigned to Thomas Catesby Long - Iola KS

After removing the axle nut, slide the "jack" between the wheel spokes until the lower end is below the end of the axle. Lift the axle enough to allow the wheel to slide freely; slide the wheel off the axle spindle to clean & lubricate it, then slide the wheel back onto the axle. The drawings and specifications refer to optional axle nut wrench and adjustable end piece for the "long" arm- neither feature appears in known examples of the tool. Known examples marked, "McFarlands Pat Jan. 1 85 / xx 310453"
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]]> https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=53534&pn=D27,812 Carriage Jack Patentee: James B. Foote - Fredericktown OH Granted:1897-11-02
Manufactured by Progressive Mfg. Co. - Salem OH

Combination "jack" and wrench for lubricating buggy axles. Foote's Nov. 27, 1900 patent 662,715 is a more elaborate version incorporating an oiler.
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