Rowley & Hermance Co. - Assigned Patents

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Rowley & Hermance Co.
Williamsport, PA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

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Patent Number	Date	Title	Name	City	Description
55,570	Jun. 12, 1866	Improved machine for sandpapering wood-work	Joseph H. Wonderly	Williamsport, PA	This type of sanderâ€”known as a column sander, elbow sander, table sander, or bracket arm arm sanderâ€”is used to flatten and smooth doors and window sash. The inventor was operating a sawmill, Potter & Co., until 1869 when the senior partner died and the business was dissolved. He then moved to Grand Rapids where he operated a sawmill there and then in 1879 he established the Kent Furniture Mfg. Co. The 1880 Rowley & Hermance catalog shows the "Williamsport Sand-papering Machine" on page 36, and the illustration matches this machine in overall layout, though not in any details. It is likely that Rowley & Hermance inherited this machine from a predecessor firm, A. T. Nichols, who had financial ties with inventor Joseph Wonderly. The successor to Rowley & Hermance, the American Wood Working Machinery Co., continued to manufacture this evening, and touted it as the "Improved Nichols Patent Sand Papering Machine", although the patent was expired by that time and so American is not listed as a manufacturer on this patent.
81,361	Aug. 25, 1868	Improvement in machines for cutting panels	F. D. Green	Williamsport, PA	The assignee company was a planing mill. At least one dovetailing machine whose patent was assigned to Zimmer was manufactured by local firm Rowley & Hermance.
82,803	Oct. 06, 1868	Improvement in machines for boring window-blinds	Lyman S. Colburn	Oberlin, OH	Seen in 1882 and 1890 Rowley & Hermance catalogs.
93,534	Aug. 10, 1869	Improvement in mortising-chisel	Carl Hinz	San Francisco, CA	"The object of my invention is to provide an improved chisel, to be used for cutting mortises designed for receiving pulleys, or other pieces of mechanism, which require a shallow mortise cut around the main one for the purpose of receiving the flange, or other device, by which the pulleys are attached to the timber; and consists of a mortising-chisel, having a shorter adjustable one above it, and placed far enough from it to give the desired width of shallow mortise. By adjusting the shorter chisel, any desired depth or width of shallow mortise can be given, the whole being performed at one operation, with great accuracy and celerity." This chisel was seen in both the 1882 and 1890 Rowley & Hermance catalogs: "Patent Frame Mortise chisel. We here present an entirely new and novel Chisel for Mortising in Sash Pulleys. ... Price, $10.00". Rowley & Hermance was a manufacturer who also sold complementary products from smaller makers. We have not seen a surviving example of this mortising chisel, but we have seen a surviving blind-slat wiring machine from the same inventor, and bearing that inventor's name. Thus, the most likely scenario is that Carl Hinz manufactured his patent mortising chisel and blind-slating wireng machines, which were resold by Rowley & Hermance Co. But we list Rowley & Hermance as a "manufacturer" also because we are uncertain who actually manufactured these items.
99,212	Jan. 25, 1870	Improvement in clamp	Jacob S. Ladow	Mechanicsville, NY	An example of this patent is seen in the January 1894 Manning, Maxwell & Moore catalog, page 532. There is no maker's name but the patent date is clearly legible. We found a later version in a 1925 Yates-American catalog and then in a 1905 Y-A catalog where it was labeled as the "R & H Special Heavy Door Clamp". On page 34 of the 1882 Rowley & Hermance catalog is the same artwork as in the MM&M catalog except that the right side casting has the words "LADOW'S PAT. / ROWLEY & HERMANCE MNFRS / WILLIAMSPORT".
105,244	Jul. 12, 1870	Improvement in machine for sharpening the teeth of saws	Harford J. Perkins	Williamsport, PA	Inventor Perkins was a partner of Willis J. Perkins in Perkins & Co. The assignee was partner in sawmill machinery maker Snyder Brothers. This machine was seen in an 1882 Rowley & Hermance catalog, marketed as the "Climax Saw Gummer and Filer". It is uncertain if they actually manufactured the machine, though. An 1875 ad for Union Iron Works, Wm. H. Hiner & Co., says that they are manufacturers of Perkins' Saw Gummer.
114,542	May. 09, 1871	Improvement in journal-boxes	Seth C. Ellis	Jersey City, NJ	This journal box was adjustable so that it could be tightened when the Babbitt bearing was worn. See also patent 219,851. These patents have been observed on a Rowley & Hermance "Sweepstakes" planer-matcher, and the patent date is listed on numerous other machines seen in Rowley & Hermance catalogs. "This invention consists in a novel construction of a journal-box with two oppositely-inclined caps, which are secured in place by set-screws, and which, when free from control of said screws, will adjust themselves in such position on the journal as to be efficient in securing the same without producing excessive friction thereon. If also consists in adjustable abutment-plates employed in connection with such caps, or with other movable bearings or portions thereof for the purpose of securing such bearing or portions very positively and firmly without producing unnecessary pressure thereon."
118,448	Aug. 29, 1871	Improvement in feeding devices for sawing-machines	Luther W. Green	Williamsport, PA
120,594	Nov. 07, 1871	Improvement in dovetailing-machines	George Zimmer	Williamsport, PA	This patent date was seen in 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on an "Improved Sash Dovetailing Machine", and this patent seems to be the only one that fits. It helps that the inventors are from the same town as Rowley & Hermance.
		Improvement in dovetailing-machines	Oscar J. Pennell	Williamsport, PA
122,774	Jan. 16, 1872	Improvement in panel-raising machines	John H. Millspaugh	Williamsport, PA	Seen in the 1883 Rowley & Hermance catalog as the "Patent Adjustable Panel-Raiser", marked with this patent date plus that for patent 125,618.
125,618	Apr. 09, 1872	Improvement in cutter-heads	Edwin A. Rowley	Williamsport, PA	See also patent 122,774.
128,064	Jun. 18, 1872	Improvement in clamps	James H. Phillips	Troy, NY	This patent sash clamp was seen in an 1890 catalog from Rowley & Hermance.
132,854	Nov. 05, 1872	Improvement in machines for slitting boards	Albert T. Nichols	Norfolk, VA	This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Nichols' Patent Double Edger".
137,022	Mar. 18, 1873	Improvement in sawing-machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA	This is a sliding-arbor tablesaw; compare, for example, to patent 128,472.
141,163	Jul. 22, 1873	Improvement in sawing-machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA	This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Nichols' Patent Double Edger".
148,490	Mar. 10, 1874	Improvement in edging-machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA	This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Nichols' Patent Double Edger".
150,989	May. 19, 1874	Improvement in pin and dowel machines	Burdick Uriah Travis	Sunbury, PA	An 1890 Rowley & Hermance catalog shows a "Eureka pin making and pointing machine" that bears an (invalid) patent date of "May 19th, 1876". The machine is clearly labeled, "Rowley & Hermance, Manufacturers". The only patent we can find that fits is this one, even though the layout of the machine is substantially different. It appears that Rowley & Hermance modified the design by "folding" the mechanism to make it more compact.
155,103	Sep. 15, 1874	Improvement in edging-machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA
		Improvement in edging-machines	Oliver H. Young	Williamsport, PA
157,134	Nov. 24, 1874	Improvement in sash-dovetailing machines	George Zimmer	Williamsport, PA	This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Improved Sash Dovetailing Machine".
		Improvement in sash-dovetailing machines	Oscar J. Pennell	Williamsport, PA
160,957	Mar. 16, 1875	Improvement in machines for relishing tenons	Edwin A. Rowley	Williamsport, PA
161,810	Apr. 06, 1875	Improvement in machines for relishing tenons and cutting wedges	John H. Millspaugh	Williamsport, PA	Seen in an 1882 Rowley & Hermance Co. catalog.
164,276	Jun. 08, 1875	Improvement in machines for making fence-pickets	Ebenezer B. Rowe	Chicago, IL	This machines forms the ornamental head of fence pickets. The machine is shown in an undated Hall & Brown catalog, as their "Standard Picket Header".
		Improvement in machines for making fence-pickets	Peter C. Dufour	Chicago, IL
		Improvement in machines for making fence-pickets	Hillary Dufour	Chicago, IL
166,887	Aug. 17, 1875	Improvement in sawing-machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA	Invention is a belt-tensioning mechanism for a sliding-arbor tablesaw.
179,944	Jul. 18, 1876	Improvement in mitering-machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA
RE7,871	Sep. 04, 1877	Improvement in circular sawing machines	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA
200,749	Feb. 26, 1878	Improvement in spring draft-tugs	Albert T. Nichols	Williamsport, PA	A draft-tug is used to connect to something being towed, such as a wagon. This patent is of interest because the inventor patented woodworking machinery that was manufactured by Rowley & Hermance.
201,624	Mar. 26, 1878	Improvement in planing-machines	William R. Norris	Fort Ann, NY	Seen in the 1883 Rowley & Hermance catalog. The machine in the drawing is clearly labeled "W. R. Norris".
207,181	Aug. 20, 1878	Improvement in blind-wiring machines	Carl Hinz	San Francisco, CA	The inventor subsequently patented an improved blind wiring machine in patent 239,782, and then manufactured that one for a time before selling it to Rowley & Hermance. We have not been able to confirm that Hinz also manufactured this earlier design, but it seems likely.
219,851	Sep. 23, 1879	Improvement in journal-boxes	Seth C. Ellis	Jersey City, NJ	This journal box was an improvement on patent 114,542. These patents have been observed on a Rowley & Hermance "Sweepstakes" planer-matcher and several other machines from the same maker. "My present invention embodies two novel features, by which the inclined sliding sections of the cap are adjusted in a better and more convenient manner, and a more uniform and equalized bearing is obtained on the journal..."
239,782	Apr. 05, 1881	Blind-wiring machines	Carl Hinz	Philadelphia, PA	Seen in an 1890 Rowley & Hermance catalog, labeled as "The Boss Double Blind Wirer". The catalog illustration shows the Rowley & Hermance name on the machine, but the only surviving example we have seen bears the name "Carl Hinz". At this point our best guess is that Hinz manufactured these items, but other scenarios are also plausible.
261,274	Jul. 18, 1882	Journal-box	Frederick H. Sweet	Williamsport, PA	Inventor Fred Sweet was working for Rowley & Hermance but left about the time of this patent application to join Millspaugh Brothers, which then changed its name to Williamsport Machine Co.
262,323	Aug. 08, 1882	Machine-table	Edwin A. Rowley	Williamsport, PA	This exact jointer design appeared in the 1883 Rowley & Hermance catalog, "Patent Pending".
263,074	Aug. 22, 1882	Device for straining scroll-saws	Frederick H. Sweet	Williamsport, PA
263,752	Sep. 05, 1882	Mortising-machine	Algernon S. Bangs	Augusta, ME	This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Improved New Style Power Mortisers". The machine in the patent is described as "a machine for cutting mortises in window-frames for the reception of sash-cord pulleys". This patent was improved in patent 294,389.
264,421	Sep. 12, 1882	Bevel-gage	Frederick H. Sweet	Williamsport, PA
265,887	Oct. 10, 1882	Molding-machine	Frederick H. Sweet	Williamsport, PA
501,892	Jul. 18, 1893	Slat-tenoning machine	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA
501,521	Jul. 18, 1893	Saw-table	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA	This invention is to "provide a simple and cheap construction and arrangement of parts for raising and lowering the table top." This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Self-Feeding Rip Saw Table".
506,249	Oct. 10, 1893	Chip-breaker for woodworking machines	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA	This patent date was seen on a Rowley & Hermance machine pictured in the book "Planers, Matchers and Molders in America" by Chandler W. Jones. It was also seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on an "Anti-Vibratory Chip-Breaker".
		Chip-breaker for woodworking machines	Charles F. Overhiser	Williamsport, PA
513,192	Jan. 23, 1894	Outside molding machine	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA	This patent date was seen in an 1897 Rowley & Hermance catalog on a "Side Setting Device (moulder & flooring machines)".
533,996	Feb. 12, 1895	Chip-breaker for woodworking-machines	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA
		Chip-breaker for woodworking-machines	Charles F. Overhiser	Williamsport, PA
556,015	Mar. 10, 1896	Molding or sticking machine	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA
556,684	Mar. 17, 1896	Door or blind clamping machine	Calvin D. Marsh	Williamsport, PA