US Patent: 56,615 
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| Improvement in knife and scissors sharpeners
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	        Patentee:
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 | James J. Russ (exact or similar names) - Worcester, MA |  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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        Patent Dates:
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Jul. 24, 1866 | 
 
 
 
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                        Jeff Joslin 
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        Description: |  
| Brief illustrated writeup in the 1866-10-20 issue of Scientific American. The article concludes, "For rights and other particulars address Russ & Eddy, Worcester, Mass."An 1873 ad from Russ & Eddy features "Russ's improved patent Diamond Edge Knife Sharpener." |  
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