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Manufacturers Index - Acme Manufacturing Co.

Acme Manufacturing Co.
Madison Heights, MI; Auburn Hills, MI; Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Company Website: http://www.acmemfg.com/
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

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Patent Number Date Title Name City Description
671,039 Apr. 02, 1901 Screw Driver George E. Wood Southington, CT A early Patent for George E. Wood involving the use of steel in the handle to protect the from blows of a hammer. Not sure but on the patent description its for screwdriver &c., Chisel? He does mention its uses for chisel as well. Also note the pin is driven through the upper part of the handle, engaging the 'winged' section. Examples marked Stanley, Hurwood Pat.Apr.02,01. Made in USA, on the blade. Samples are pinned through the bolster at the lower end of the handle, no "wings" are present, it appears to look like all the other early Hurwood screw drivers.
4,021,970 May. 10, 1977 Wide abrasive belt tension and oscillation assembly Witold C. Przygocki Southfield, MI "An abrasive belt tension and oscillating assembly for use with wide belts resulting in the use of long and heavy rolls and mounting frames requiring heavy duty supports for the ends of the pivotally mounted tension roll and further requiring stabilizers in the form of dual guide pins with rack and gear construction for uniform movement of the idle or tension roll assembly and uniform tension on the belt regardless of the width and position of the belt."