US Patent: 761,873
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| Automobile Climber
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Patentee:
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| Stephen E. Burke (exact or similar names) - Edon, OH |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Aug. 03, 1903 |
| Granted: |
Jun. 07, 1904 |
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Patent 761,873 - edited drawing |
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Stan Schulz
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Description: |
| An early patent for supplemental grips for automobile tires, using spring-tensioned chains to hold the grips in place.
An item of interest in this patent is Fig. 5 "Tool for Stretching the Chains," which appears with an additional ratchet lock, marked "J.C. BROWN MFG. CO / BUTLER IND." Some examples of this tool include this patent date in the markings. |
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