| US Patent: 1,171,320 
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| Pitman-Spreader | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Jerry F. Chroninger (exact or similar names) - Delphos, KS |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Mar. 05, 1914 |  
| Granted: | Feb. 08, 1916 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | Jerry F. Chroninger patent February 8, 1916 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | A lug with curved faces at opposite ends is designed to spread spring-tensioned clamp connections on the pitman that drives sickle bars on grass mowers and grain harvesting equipment. The tool includes an open end wrench to tighten a clamping nut, and the lug on the opposite side from the spreader is to assist in pulling the sickle bar.
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