If you find a patent number or patent date by this manufacturer that is not on this
list, please contact the Site Historian.
Key to Links for Patent Information
USPTO = U.S. Patent Office .
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DATAMP = Directory of American Tool And
Machinery Patents . A sister site to VintageMachinery.org with information
on patents related to machinery and tools. A much easier user interface than the
USPTO's for finding information on machinery patents.
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220,342
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Oct. 07, 1879
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Anvil Vise
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James W. Cheney |
Detroit, MI |
Manufactured by the Fulton Iron & Engine Works for the Cheney Anvil & Vise Co. |
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221,781
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Nov. 18, 1879
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Improvement in Combined Anvil and Vise
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James W. Cheney |
Detroit, MI |
This is a typical combination anvil/vise, with the added feature of being attached to a pivot plate to allow it
A known example nearly identical to the patent drawing is cast with the manu
A fancier model of this vise was also produced, featuring a pivoting rear face. These are marked with the same patent date and manufacturer information, but are marked "Cheney #30". |
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389,199
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Sep. 11, 1888
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Vise
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James W. Cheney |
Detroit, MI |
Manufactured by the Fulton Iron & Engine Works for the Cheney Anvil & Vise Co. |
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407,851
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Jul. 30, 1889
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Blacksmith's Mandrel
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James W. Cheney |
Indianapolis, IN |
This cone mandrel is hollow with strengthening webs at intervals through its height, and a groove which opens into the interior. |