US Patent: 303,752
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Monkey Wrench
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Patentee:
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Gustavus B. Sanborn (exact or similar names) - Bristol, NH |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
May 13, 1884 |
Granted: |
Aug. 19, 1884 |
Patent Pictures:
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Gustavus B. Sanborn patent August 19, 1882 |
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Stan Schulz
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Description: |
The three features covered in this patent are:
1) the tapered hole in the stationary jaw which is a socket for a screwdriver or drill bit tang.
2)The set screw adjustment holder on the movable jaw.
3)holes in the adjusting nut to allow a nail or awl to act as a lever to tighten the adjustment.
Ken Cope's "American Wrench Makers 1830-1930" notes an 1888 ad in which Sanborn was offering outright sale or royalty arrangements for the patent. |
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