| US Patent: 2,641,149 
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| Gripping Tool | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Christian Petersen (exact or similar names) - DeWitt, NE |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Jun. 27, 1951 |  
| Granted: | Jun. 09, 1953 |  
 
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| Description: |  | The patent describes jaws similar in effect to the jaws of a "C" clamp, installed on handles of the "toggle wrench" type.
The patent cites U.S. patents no. 2,299,454, 2,327,368, 2,328,433, 2,385,654, 2,501,238, and 2,502,804 as relevant prior art.
This was produced as the "Vise-Grip" locking clamp for welders and other metalworkers. |  |