| US Patent: 566,249 
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| Wire Fence Tool | 
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| Patentees: |  
 | Charles M. Tinsman (exact or similar names) - Luray, MO |  | Sterling S. Ball (exact or similar names) - Kahoka, MO |  
 
 
 
 
| Manufacturer: |  | Not known to have been produced |  
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Nov. 29, 1895 |  
| Granted: | Aug. 18, 1896 |  
 
USPTO (New site tip)| Patent Pictures: |  |  |  | Charles M. Tinsman and Sterling S. Ball patent August 18, 1896 |  Google Patents
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| Description: |  | The combination includes a separate wire-twister.  The pliers / pincer tool has staple puller, hammer, wire cutter, splicing grip.  In conjunction with the wire-twister the tool forms a hand vise. |  |