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781,062
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Jan. 31, 1905
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Electrical tool
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Casper W. Miles |
Cincinnati, OH |
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Electrical tool
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David J. Hauss |
Cincinnati, OH |
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1,874,232
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Aug. 30, 1932
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Routing device
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Leslie D. Reed |
Mariemont, OH |
An example has been seen of this router, closely matching the patent drawings and bearing this patent date. The patent covers the depth adjustment mechanism plus a "pattern plate" for use in pattern routing, which was the primary purpose of this router. |
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Routing device
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William F. Groene |
Cincinnati, OH |
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1,979,140
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Oct. 30, 1934
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Cutting-off machine
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Ledgeworth G. Casey |
Cincinnati, OH |
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2,097,944
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Nov. 02, 1937
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Grinding machine
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Ledgeworth G. Casey |
Cincinnati, OH |
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2,277,432
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Mar. 24, 1942
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Speed changing mechanism
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Willard L. Groene |
Cincinnati, OH |
The machine featured in the patent drawings is a "pedestal type snagging grinding machine". "Snagging" refers to rough grinding without any concern for surface finish, such as in removing flashing from a casting that will be subjected to further machining operations. |