US Patent: 561,862
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Can Opener
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Patentee:
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Frank W. Brown (exact or similar names) - Randolph, NY |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Feb. 26, 1896 |
Granted: |
Jun. 09, 1896 |
Patent Pictures:
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Frank W. Brown patent June 9, 1896 |
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Stan Schulz
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Description: |
It appears to be a jar wrench; the specifications indicate the teeth are sharp similar to saw teeth. Thus the tool could cut through sheet metal cans, or by wedging between a jar lid and shoulder, break a resilient seal and lift the lid. |
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