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Patent Number Date Title Name City Description
9,807 Jun. 21, 1853 Saw Joseph H. Tuttle Seneca, NY Extended 7 years. Reciprocating sawblade that cuts in both directions. Besides the reissue, this design was improved in patent 118,198.
The manufacture by Wheeler, Clemson & Madden is inferred from the assignees of the reissue. The manufacture by E. C. Atkins comes from an 1858 Atkins ad that says they are "Manufacturer of J. H. Tuttle's patent cross-cut saw."
14,305 Feb. 26, 1856 Mill-saw Nathan T. Coffin Knightstown, IN
65,598 Jun. 11, 1867 Improvement in hardening saws Edwin S. Piper Indianapolis, IN
150,431 May. 05, 1874 Improvement in Saw Jointers and Gages Robert E. Poindexter Anderson, IN Poindexter's first saw jointer patent that would span nearly 30 years of improvements. Utilizes a block of wood with a gage plate mounted to it. This patent was subsequently improved in his Patent No. 164,762 which eliminated the wood block and resulted in a cast frame.
156,967 Nov. 17, 1874 Improvement in Saw Gages Elias C. Atkins Indianapolis, IN Designed to allow gaging both the cutting and clearing teeth, and allow the clearing teeth to be filed without removing the gage.
164,762 Jun. 22, 1875 Improvement in Saw Jointers and Gages Robert E. Poindexter Anderson, IN Improvement of Poindexter's Patent No. 150,431 and subsequently improved in his Patent No. 246,414. Frame is cast from one piece of metal with flanges on each side and providing an adjustable gage plate, set screw, and clamping device. Improvement over 150,431 is the elimination of a wooden block and introducing a more substantial holding device for the file, as well as adding a set gage.
171,337 Dec. 21, 1875 Improvement in Crosscut Saw Handles Elias C. Atkins Indianapolis, IN Two handled handle with allows sawing with one or both hands.
Known example is marked: E.C.ATKINS and PAT.DEC.21.1875 on the handle frame.
178,985 Jun. 20, 1876 Improvement in Saw Frames Elias C. Atkins Indianapolis, IN Triangular frame tensioner with a screw tenon at each point of the angle.
204,369 May. 28, 1878 Improvement in saws Robert E. Poindexter Anderson, IN
246,414 Aug. 30, 1881 Saw Jointer and Gage Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Improvement on Poindexter's previous Patents Nos. 150,431 and 164,762 and subsequently improved in his Patent No. 377,328. Cast frame that both holds and curves the file (for breasting) and also allows gaging the teeth.
251,303 Dec. 20, 1881 Saw-gummer Philander Sisson Gowanda, NY Sisson's patent saw gummer is seen on page 85 of E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog. We know that Romer Bros. Mfg. Co. of Gowanda made it because a subsequent improvement to this patent, 383,191, was assigned to that firm.
257,831 May. 09, 1882 Device for dressing saw-teeth Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN
272,734 Feb. 20, 1883 Gage for rip-saws Theodore A. McDonald New Albany, IN An example of a somewhat similar gage has surfaced, bearing this patent date and the name of E. C. Atkins & Co. An 1894 Atkins catalog shows the "Hamlet Dimension Gauge", which pointed us to another patent that exactly matches the example. See patent 287,124.
287,124 Oct. 23, 1883 Saw-table gage John H. Hamlet Indianapolis, IN This invention was exhibited at the 1883 Indiana State Fair where it received positive reviews. It was manufactured by E. C. Atkins & Co., appearing in their 1894 catalog as the "Hamlet Dimension Gage". An example has surfaced that closely matches this patent. Strangely, though, the example bears a "FEB. 20 1883" patent date, which may correspond to a vaguely similar tablesaw gauge from another Indiana inventor: see patent 272,734.
291,224 Jan. 01, 1884 Saw-set Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN "My said invention consists in an improvement in saw-sets, whereby there is produced in a single piece a device adapted to be used either as a hammer-set or a hand-set, and also, if desired, as a gage..."
309,875 Dec. 30, 1884 Device for setting and shaping saw-teeth Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN
315,229 Apr. 07, 1885 Saw-guide George S. Black Indianapolis, IN This "Atkins' patent combined circular saw guide and rounder" was featured on page 107 of E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog.
318,976 Jun. 02, 1885 Saw setting device Thomas Gibbons St. Louis, MO
323,628 Aug. 04, 1885 Saw-Tooth Swage George S. Black Indianapolis, IN
333,540 Jan. 05, 1886 Saw-tooth-swaging device Sarah A. Parke Bay City, MI This patent was the subject of a lawsuit by E. C. Atkins & Co. against the inventor and Amos S. Parke (see also patent 390,164). Briefly, Amos, as Sarah's attorney, signed a contract with the plaintiff giving them an exclusive license to manufacture and sell this saw swage everywhere in the country except California, Oregon and Washington. However, beginning January 29, 1889, Amos Parkes manufactured and sold swaging machines based on the pateent. The Parkes claimed that the plaintiff had failed to fill orders for saw swaging machines and had therefore voided the contract so the defendants were no longer bound by the terms of the contract. They argued that E. C. Atkins & Co. was also "interested" in the Hinkley swage (see patent 373,740) and was not acting in good faith in dealing with the Parkes. The original ruling was for the Parkes but this was reversed on appeal; see link.
335,984 Feb. 09, 1886 Grinding apparatus Frederick S. White Cleveland, OH This patented machine is seen on page 100 of E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog, as the "Variety emery grinder... Will take 12x2 inch Wheels, ¾ inch Mandrel Hole." Price was $50, not including countershaft or emery wheels.
342,172 May. 18, 1886 Saw Swaging Machine George S. Black Indianapolis, Marion County, IN Abstract:
The object of my said invention is to produce a machine by which mill-saws of various to kinds may be conveniently swaged.
Claim:
The combination, in a saw-swaging machine, of the frame, the saw-support, and the dies, said saw-support being divided, and one part being adjustable on the other, whereby the groove which receives the back of the saw play be adjusted to fit the thickness of the saw being operated upon, substantially as set forth. In a saw-swaging machine, the combination of the frame, saw-support, and male and female dies, the female dlie being recessed to receive the saw-teeth, and the male die being in the form of a cam.
345,648 Jul. 13, 1886 Saw-handle Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN
346,944 Aug. 10, 1886 Saw set Robert Poindexter Indianapolis, IN
353,245 Nov. 23, 1886 Brazing Machine George S. Black New Orleans, LA
353,659 Dec. 07, 1886 Device for jointing the teeth of saws George S. Black New Orleans, LA
355,205 Dec. 28, 1886 Saw Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN
361,142 Apr. 12, 1887 Adjustable saw-tooth John C. Dalton Columbus, OH This patent insertable-tooth saw is seen in an 1894 catalog from E. C. Atkins & Co.
363,730 May. 24, 1887 Saw-swaging machine John A. Crossman Indianapolis, IN
    Saw-swaging machine Nelson C. Buch Indianapolis, IN  
371,786 Oct. 18, 1887 Saw-mill dog Warren L. Raynes Montezuma, IN This sawmill dog was featured on page 108 of E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog. "Atkins' patent saw mill dogs. Rapidity and safety in operating, simplicity, strength, durability and economy." It was available in single and duplex models, the difference being that the single had a dog on the top of the log and the duplex had dogs both on top and beneath the log. Price was $30 and $50, respectively.
373,740 Nov. 22, 1887 Saw-swaging machine George M. Hinkley Milwaukee, WI See the description of patent 333,540 for discussion of a lawsuit that peripherally involved this patent.
375,350 Dec. 27, 1887 Saw Screw Charles Glover Hartford, CT The primary focus of this patent is on the two-part construction of the saw medallion ("label screw"). In a sense, it can be seen as an improvement on Munger's patent (U.S.P.N 98180), which had no provision for preventing the shaft from twisting independent of the head if the swaged fit failed. The large show surface of Glover's medallion, in conjunction with the shoulder beneath it, allowed for the addition of longitudinal ribs on the shaft of the screw to resist turning.

The medallion (figures 2, 3 & 4) and the saw screw (figure 5) shown in Glover's patent drawings both feature the internally threaded construction patented by Henry Disston in 1876 (U.S.P.N. 181648). This form displaces the through screw and "split nut" arrangement which had been the norm. Glover's saw screw differs from Disston's by being formed in a die rather than being cast and having longitudinal ribs on the shaft rather than a square section to resist turning. Also, though not specified in the patent, the shafts of Glover's saw nuts were of stouter construction. Glover's form eventually superseded Disston's.

Saw medallions with this patent date have been found on saws from a wide variety of saw manufacturers.
375,650 Dec. 27, 1887 Device for dressing the teeth of saws Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN
377,328 Jan. 31, 1888 Saw Jointer Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Improvement on Poindexter's Patent No. 246,414 and subsequently improved in his Patent No. 577,388
383,191 May. 22, 1888 Saw-gummer John P. Romer Gowanda, NY Sisson's patent saw gummer is seen on page 85 of E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog. This patent improves on Sisson's patent 251,303 and it seems likely that Romer Bros. manufactured both versions.
    Saw-gummer Nicholas Romer Gowanda, NY  
385,006 Jun. 26, 1888 Combined Saw Jointer and Gage William S. Ralya Indianapolis, IN
384,979 Jun. 26, 1888 Circular saw Dexter N. Hurd Kokomo, IN A method of constructing a sawblade that is thick in the middle, i.e., the part of the blade that never enters the wood, and of thinner and uniform thickness for the rest of the blade. It appears in an 1894 catalog from E. C. Atkins & Co. as the "Kerf King" saw.
390,164 Sep. 25, 1888 Milling-machine John A. Gregg Bay City, MI This milling machine seems to have been the basis for a machine specialized for scarfing bandsaw blades that was sold by E. C. Atkins & Co., and we assume was made by them. See also patent 415,281, granted to Amos S. Parke.
415,281 Nov. 19, 1889 Saw-scarfing machine Amos S. Parke Bay City, MI This machine strongly resembles "The Eureka Scarfer, or lapping machine for band saws" as seen in an 1894 catalog from E. C. Atkins & Co.; that machine is clearly labeled, "EUREKA PAT. SEPT. 25 1888". The most likely candidate patent for that date is patent 390,164, which is for a milling machine and was assigned, in part, to our inventor, Amos S. Parke. In any event, we attribute this patent to Atkins.
422,316 Feb. 25, 1890 Saw Jointer and Gage Nate H. Roberts Indianapolis, IN
426,358 Apr. 22, 1890 Brazing-machine John C. Ballew Evansville, IN An example has been seen with "E. C. Atkins & Co." and "Pat. Apr. 20 1889" cast into it. That's not a valid patent date. The device is an exact match to the drawing for this patent.
426,520 Apr. 29, 1890 Saw-mill dog William H. Bennett Kokomo, IN This sawmill dog was featured on page 109 of E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog, as "Atkins' independent under dog. For quarter sawing."
429,144 Jun. 03, 1890 Saw Level James H. Miner Baton Rouge, LA Straight bar gage with indicators to determine "tension" of circular saws.
429,794 Jun. 10, 1890 Corn-splitting machine Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
430,581 Jun. 17, 1890 Wire-tightener Charles M. Kiler Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
431,265 Jul. 01, 1890 Wire-stretcher Charles M. Kiler Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
432,534 Jul. 22, 1890 Saw Andrew Krieger Columbus, OH E. W. Bradford - patent attorney
My invention relates to that class of saws which are provided with insertable teeth and it consists in a certain construction whereby the teeth, which are in the form of segments of circles, can be securely locked in position at any desired point, and are thereby rendered not only adjustable but capable of being as securely held when nearly worn out as when first inserted in the saw, as will be hereinafter more particularly described and claimed.
438,180 Oct. 14, 1890 Saw Tool William S. Ralya Indianapolis, IN
438,181 Oct. 14, 1890 Device for Jointing and Dressing Saws William S. Ralya Indianapolis, IN
438,184 Oct. 14, 1890 Device for Jointing and Dressing Saws Nate H. Roberts Indianapolis, IN
441,743 Dec. 02, 1890 Saw-mill dog Nelson C. Buch Indianapolis, IN The 1898 catalog from E. C. Atkins & Co. of Indianapolis features "Buch Saw Mill Dogs", available in single (top dog) and duplex (top and bottom dogs), priced at $30 per pair and $50 per pair, respectively. The 1887 patent 363,730, co-granted to Buch, was assigned to E. C. Atkins & Co. and so we assume that Atkins manufactured these dogs as well.
445,198 Jan. 27, 1891 Fence-post base Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
445,330 Jan. 27, 1891 Wire fastener and tightener Charles M. Kiler Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
453,148 May. 26, 1891 Fence Charles M. Kiler Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
    Fence Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN  
457,159 Aug. 04, 1891 Wire fence Charles M. Kiler Indianapolis, IN Assignee Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
462,411 Nov. 03, 1891 Wire-tightener Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
462,412 Nov. 03, 1891 Fence Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
463,547 Nov. 17, 1891 Device for shaping swaged saw-teeth John Frederick Pribnow Interior, MI See patent 508,118 for more information on Pribnow saw swages.
469,808 Mar. 01, 1892 Stay-rod clip for wire fences Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
494,210 Mar. 28, 1893 Saw Andrew Krieger Indianapolis, IN This patent "inserted tooth saw" is seen in an 1894 catalog from E. C. Atkins & Co., and was available in a variety of tooth profiles. The AA profile was "especially for use on the Pacific Coast"; BB was for general sawing and frozen timber; CC was for hard wood; and DD was for edger and bolter saws.
503,804 Aug. 22, 1893 Post-base Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
506,440 Oct. 10, 1893 Corn-splitting machine Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
508,118 Nov. 07, 1893 Saw-swage John F. Pribnow Indianapolis, IN The "Pribnow patent swage shaper" is featured in E. C. Atkins & Co.'s 1894 catalog.
The February 1922 "Four L Lumber News" has an article on a new version of the Pribnow swage. "The new roller-bearing swage illustrated herewith is the product of the factory of E. C. Atkins & Co., Indianapolis, Ind. It is called the Atkins Pribnow Swage. The Pribnow Swage Shaper patents have always been controlled by the Atkins company, which is now sole manufacturer of it and the Pribnow Swage..."
48,425 Mar. 12, 1895 Improvement in devices for shaping swaged saw teeth John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI This patent is equivalent to US patent 514,963.
539,801 May. 28, 1895 Attachable saw-tooth James E. Emerson Beaver Falls, PA We have seen an 1896 price list from Emerson, Smith & Co., a company that made insertable saw teeth among its products. This patent was granted to the co-founder of that firm yet it is assigned to competitor E. C. Atkins & Co. Was there a takeover, or had Emerson left his own company? We don't know.
543,752 Jul. 30, 1895 Machine for shaping and setting saw-teeth Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
551,144 Dec. 10, 1895 Crosscut Saw Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Both the cutting teeth an clearing teeth have unique chip breaking points or shoulders at the base.
553,071 Jan. 14, 1896 Crosscut-saw Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
561,094 Jun. 02, 1896 Saw Peter M. Dahl Indianapolis, IN
    Saw Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN  
D25,763 Jul. 07, 1896 Design for a Saw Thomas L. Wallace Indianapolis, IN Patent term is for 14 years. Patent for Atkin's Damaskeen finish which although looks impressive in the patent drawing did not appear to wear well and even nearly mint examples don't appear to show the finish well.
573,795 Dec. 22, 1896 Combined weather-boarding and try square Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
577,388 Feb. 16, 1897 Saw Jointer Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Improvement on Poindexter's Patent No. 377,328 and subsequently improved in his Patent No. 596,416.

Relation to Emmazetta Hicks is unknown but subsequently, he was the 1/2 assignor for two handsaw patents granted to Edgar Hicks of Indianapolis IN, Patent Nos. 616,927 and 637,257.
581,682 Apr. 27, 1897 Bicycle brake Stephen Van Slyke Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
596,416 Dec. 28, 1897 Saw Jointer Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Improvement on Poindexter's Patent No. 577,388 and subsequently improved in his Patent No. 731947. Assuming this patent, despite the date discrepancy, is the other patent date shown in the pictures of 577,388.
598,729 Feb. 08, 1898 Scroll Saw Arthur Jones Chicago, IL A cable and pulley system is used to allow the blade to rotate, the system rotating both blade-holders simultaneously.
Known examples are marked "E.C. Atkins & C.., Sole Agents, Crary Machine Works "Jones Cable Saw" along with the patent date.
The April 1904 issue of Carpentry & Building carried a small display ad for this saw, from "Jones & Dommersnas, 31 & 33 Indiana St., Chicago." A lawsuit gives their business name as Jones & Dommersnas Co., which is how it is rendered here in the Manufacturer field.
The above-mentioned lawsuit, Jones & Dommersnas Co. v. Crary, provides insight into the licensing of this patent. See link.
601,587 Mar. 29, 1898 Bicycle-brake Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
609,046 Aug. 16, 1898 Knife or scissors sharpener Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
610,980 Sep. 20, 1898 Saw-filing machine James A. Reed Indianapolis, IN
    Saw-filing machine Thomas L. Wallace Indianapolis, IN  
612,912 Oct. 25, 1898 Knife-sharpener Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
620,050 Feb. 21, 1899 Knife-sharpener Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
624,332 May. 02, 1899 Saw-jointer Edgar J. Hicks Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
671,231 Apr. 02, 1901 Corn-cutter Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
680,070 Aug. 06, 1901 Hay-rack for wagons Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
690,075 Dec. 31, 1901 Tool for shaping swaged saw-teeth John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI Improvements to patent 514,963.
693,312 Feb. 11, 1902 Saw Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
697,882 Apr. 15, 1902 Saw-set Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN A saw-set especially for bandsaw blades. Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
697,883 Apr. 15, 1902 Saw-tooth gage Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN This patent is an improvement "in the details of construction of combined saw jointers and gages of that general form shown in several patents heretofore granted to me—for example, patent 377,328, of January 31, 1888—the present invention relating particularly to an improvement in the form of the gage-plate, whereby it is adapted not only to serve as a gage in filing off the joints of the clearing or rake teeth to the proper length, but also as a gage in filing their beveled faces to the proper and a uniform pitch".
Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
717,498 Dec. 30, 1902 Cabinet Scraper Holder Samuel Dean Chicago, IL Scraper holder with a bent and forked metal shank and cams formed on both fork points to assist in securing the scraper against the metal shank.
723,143 Mar. 17, 1903 Wood Scraper Louis F. Deffaulx Indianapolis, IN Utilizes a elastic bearing with thin ends and a thick center for the blade to rest on instead of the main body of the scraper.
81,131 May. 26, 1903 Tool for shaping swaged saw teeth John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI This patent is equivalent to US patent 690,075.
731,947 Jun. 23, 1903 Combined Saw Jointer and Gage Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN An improvement on Poindexter's patent 596,416 with simplified construction and operation.
743,335 Nov. 03, 1903 Punch and Lacing Awl James J. Rogers Lincoln, NE Handle with a punch that can be extended and secured at different lengths that allows holes of different sizes to be made. Punch is a cylinder cut at an angle and tapered to a point.

Known example marked: Manufactured By E.C. Atkins & Co. Inc. Indianapolis, IND / "Rogers Belt Punch" / Pat. Nov. 3. 03
Another known example marked: "Manufactured by The Sattley Stacker Company Indianapolis Indiana" along with the patent date and "Roger's Belt Punch"
748,790 Jan. 05, 1904 Swage gage for saws Augustus O. Reppeto Blachly, OR
775,012 Nov. 15, 1904 Saw-teeth John H. McLean BC, Canada A sawblade is marked, "E. C. Atkins & Co. / Silver Steel / Warranted / Indianapolis, Ind. / McLean Patent Tooth / Patented Nov-15-1904".
803,694 Nov. 07, 1905 Scroll-Saw Arthur Jones Chicago, IL
810,530 Jan. 23, 1906 Saw John Guedel Indianapolis, IN Tooth arrangement of cutting teeth, gullets, and general construction that is claimed to cut quickly and works well in either cutting, mitreing, or ripping. Patent was applied to the No 93, 94, 96, and 99 Atkins Improved Universal Hand Saws.
817,514 Apr. 10, 1906 Saw-set Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
837,439 Dec. 04, 1906 Saw Thomas L. Wallace Indianapolis, IN
884,416 Apr. 14, 1908 Sod-trimmer Robert E. Poindexter Indianapolis, IN Inventor Poindexter had worked for E. C. Atkins & Co. His employment at the time of this patent is unknown.
934,499 Sep. 21, 1909 Bucksaw Henry L. Bornman Indianapolis, IN
944,322 Dec. 28, 1909 Side File and Jointer for Saws Louis C. Cook Indianapolis, IN
972,757 Oct. 11, 1910 Combined Cutting Tool and Gage James S. Duffy Seattle, WA Marked E. C. Atkins & Co. Not in Milt Bacheller's book on gauges.
132,369 Apr. 11, 1911 Saw shaper John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI
1,016,091 Jan. 30, 1912 Saw-swage John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI
1,030,176 Jun. 18, 1912 Crosscut-Saw-Filing-Tool Minor J. Henderson Tiadaghton, PA
141,768 Jul. 16, 1912 Saw swage John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI
1,042,049 Oct. 22, 1912 Saw-clamp Charles H. Spray Indianapolis, IN
150,523 Sep. 16, 1913 Swage shaper John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI
1,108,035 Aug. 18, 1914 Saw-gage Henry W. Wallace Monroe, OR "The invention relates to a saw gage, and more particularly to the class of combined adjustable saw gages, jointers, filing and raker devices or tools. The primary object of the invention is the provision of a device or tool of this character wherein cooperative pointers and dials are arranged so as to enable the operator to make positive and accurate adjustments for the dressing or jointing of the saw teeth..."
This patent number has been reported on an E. C. Atkins No. 15 saw gage.
1,179,556 Apr. 18, 1916 Saw swaging, shaping, and grinding machine John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI
1,187,936 Jun. 20, 1916 Saw Gage John Alonzo St. Clair Indianapolis, IN Saw gage that allows the raking teeth of cross cut saws to be accurately shortened by any amount relative to the cutting teeth withou the use of shims or other devices.

Produced as the E.C. Atkins No.9 jointer/raker gauge
1,250,694 Dec. 18, 1917 Saw-Gage John Alonzo St. Clair Indianapolis, IN An improvement of 1,187,936
1,279,156 Sep. 17, 1918 Swage Shaper John Frederick Pribnow Mellen, WI Development of PN 972,913 and PN 1,078,377 previously awarded to Pribnow.


Swage shaper is "interchangeable for right and left operation; in which the tooth gage is automatically adjustable and self-releasing, and is spring mounted to facilitate progress from one tooth to the next; in which the shaper jaws are mounted in an improved manner, facilitating their adjustment, reversal, and replacement; and in which the guide bar for the teeth is unitary, so that it may be made and adjusted as a unit."
    Swage Shaper Nels Waldemar Soderin Sheboygan, WI  
1,284,141 Nov. 05, 1918 Saw Swage John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI Hood & Sehley - patent attorneys
1,323,818 Dec. 02, 1919 Bandsaw tensometer Robert C. Berry Indianapolis, IN
1,379,385 May. 24, 1921 Band Saw Lubricator Robert C. Berry Indianapolis, IN
1,382,743 Jun. 28, 1921 Saw-swage John F. Pribnow Indianapolis, IN
217,979 Apr. 25, 1922 Saw swage John F. Pribnow Mellen, WI
1,522,777 Jan. 13, 1925 Hack-saw machine Everett Green Indianapolis, IN This patent is mentioned in the 1926 "Bulletin No. KK-1" on Atkins Kwik-Kut Metal Cutting Machines from E. E. Atkins & Co.
"Certain of the objects of my invention are to improve the operating mechanism of the saw; to provide automatic means for feeding the saw to the material to be cut; to automatically throw the saw out of operation when the out has been completed; to adjust the stroke of the saw to the size of the material to be cut and to provide means whereby the feed of the saw will be regulated in accordance with the cut of the saw."
RE16,072 May. 19, 1925 Swage Shaper John F. Pribnow San Diego, CA Development of PN 972,913 and PN 1,078,377 previously awarded to Pribnow.

Complex patent with four pages of drawings. Swage shaper is "interchangeable for right and left operation; in which the tooth gage is automatically adjustable and self-releasing, and is spring mounted to facilitate progress from one tooth to the next; in which the shaper jaws are mounted in an improved manner, facilitating their adjustment, reversal, and replacement; and in which the guide bar for the teeth is unitary, so that it may be made and adjusted as a unit."
    Swage Shaper Nels Waldemar Soderin Duluth, MN  
1,551,054 Aug. 25, 1925 Saw-grinding machine John F. Pribnow Indianapolis, IN "It is the object of my invention to produce an automatic saw-grinder in which the non-grinding intervals between the grinding of successive teeth are materially lessened in length, so that the proportion of actual grinding time to the whole time of the operation is materially increased; in which the travel of the grinding wheel over the teeth may be accurately and easily controlled, and a path-controlling cam may be used which approximates a plane and ordinarily needs but slight adjustment from the plane shape; in which all the necessary adjustments are easily made by devices readily accessible to the operator and in general capable of manipulation which the machine is in operation; and in which the adjustments for tooth-pitch and tooth-height are interrelated, so that they may be properly and easily set for standard dimensions of saws in co-ordination with each other... My present invention is a development of my prior Patent No. 1,179,556..."
1,665,090 Apr. 03, 1928 Hack Saw Dewey E. Gommel Indianapolis, IN
1,680,256 Aug. 07, 1928 Swage shaper John F. Pribnow Indianapolis, IN
1,690,707 Nov. 06, 1928 Saw Jointer Oliver St. Clair Indianapolis, IN There's a John Alonzo St. Clair with assignments to Atkins 1,250,694 and 1,187,936. Relationship unknown.
    Saw Jointer Bazel R. Watson Snohomish, WA  
1,909,268 May. 16, 1933 Saw tooth shaper Dewey F. Gommel Indianapolis, IN Improvements to patent 1,680,256.
1,943,863 Jan. 16, 1934 Saw swage Dewey E. Gommel Indianapolis, IN
2,056,322 Oct. 06, 1936 Globe Valve Arnold F. Hoppe Indianaplis, IN Here's a patent unexectedly assigned to a well-known manufacturer of hand saws!
D118,876 Feb. 06, 1940 Design for a Saw Handle Keyes W. Atkins Indianapolis, IN Angular type design used on the Model 2000 saw. Patent term is for 14 years.
D121,502 Jul. 16, 1940 Design for a Saw Handle Frank R. Weaver Indianapolis, IN Pruning saw style handle. Design is for a term of 14 years.
2,269,556 Jan. 13, 1942 Method for grinding saws John Alonzo St. Clair Indianapolis, IN
D152,760 Feb. 15, 1949 Design for a Saw Handle Frank Weaver Indianapolis, IN Design term is for 14 years. Early entry into the "Buck Rogers" style of design.
D153,407 Apr. 12, 1949 Design for a Saw Handle Frank R. Weaver Indianapolis, IN Compass saw style handle with finger hole and ergonomic design for the grip. Patent term is for 14 years.
2,532,981 Dec. 05, 1950 Chain saw frame Charles V. Wolfe Indianapolis, IN