US Patent: 281,432 
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| Wrench
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	        Patentee:
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 | William Baxter (exact or similar names) - Jersey City, NJ |  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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        Patent Dates:
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May 23, 1883 | 
 
| Granted: | 
Jul. 17, 1883 | 
 
 
 
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William Baxter patent July 17, 1883  |  
 
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        Description: |  
| This is Baxter's improvement to his "S" adjustable wrench. The improved tenons add to the wrench's rigidity. Baxter's 1st patent for this style (No. 84,605), was issued December 1st, 1868. |  
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