US Patent: 97,830 - Improvement in Auger-Handles


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US Patent: 97,830

Improvement in Auger-Handles

Patentee:

James Swan (exact or similar names) - Seymour, CT

USPTO Classifications:

81/28

Tool Categories:

woodworking tools : hand drills : auger handles

Assignees:

None

Manufacturer:

James Swan Co. - Seymour, CT

Witnesses:

B. W. Smith

Samuel A. Beach

Patent Dates:
Granted:	Dec. 14, 1869

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Description:

Claimed improvements involve trapping the square shank of auger bits in the socket by means of a thumb-screw as well as the use of a round tenon on one end of the handle, which allows the metal sleeve to be installed before the bulbous portion of handle is put in place.