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USPTO's for finding information on machinery patents.
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131,949
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Oct. 08, 1872
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Improvement in machines for cutting miters
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Francis D. Green |
Williamsport, PA |
Machine is similar to a sliding table saw. The invention was subsequently improved in patent 140,267. Both of these patent dates have been on machines manufactured by the Williamsport Machine Co. and by E. & B. Holmes of Buffalo, NY. |
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140,267
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Jun. 24, 1873
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Improvement in mitering-machines
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Francis D. Green |
Williamsport, PA |
Improvements to the inventor's patent 131,949. |
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179,598
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Jul. 04, 1876
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Improvement in cutter-heads
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David K. Overhiser |
Williamsport, PA |
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201,624
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Mar. 26, 1878
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Improvement in planing-machines
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William R. Norris |
Fort Ann, NY |
Seen in the 1883 Rowley & Hermance catalog. The machine in the drawing is clearly labeled "W. R. Norris". |