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USPTO's for finding information on machinery patents.
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2,269,727
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Jan. 13, 1942
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Mechanism for holding work on drill presses
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Theodore E. Mead |
Wilmette, IL |
Of interest because the inventor was the principal of Mead Specialties Co., Inc., which made the first narrow-belt sander. |
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2,313,254
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Mar. 09, 1943
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Sanding device
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Theodore E. Mead |
Chicago, IL |
This is apparently the first narrow-belt sander—it used a 1-inch belt, about 42 inches long. |
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2,421,957
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Jun. 10, 1947
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Work holding apparatus
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Theodore E. Mead |
Wilmette, IL |
This is the first patent assigned to Mead Specialties, which made the first narrow-belt sander. Theodore Mead's belt sander patent is patent 2,313,254. |
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3,555,966
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Jan. 19, 1971
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Air cylinder with pilot valve in head
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Ignazio James Coniglio |
Chicago, IL |
This is the last patent assigned to Mead Specialties, which made the first narrow-belt sander. |