Manufacturers Index - Holly Mfg. Co.
Holly Mfg. Co.
Lockport, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class:
Steam and Gas Engines
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6,500
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Jun. 05, 1849
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Pump
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
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RE168
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May. 07, 1850
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Improvement in Pumps
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
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8,730
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Feb. 10, 1852
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Railroad Car Brake
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
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12,317
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Jan. 23, 1855
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Carriage-wheel
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Washburn Race |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
"Improvement in Carriage-Wheels with metal Hubs and Wooden Spokes". |
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Carriage-wheel
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
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12,350
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Feb. 06, 1855
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Rotary Pump
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
This rotary pump was incorporated into the Silsby fire engine. Please see link. |
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13,172
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Jul. 03, 1855
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Water Wheel
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
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14,239
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Feb. 12, 1856
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Rotary Steam Engine
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
Birdsill Holly was a principal in the firm of Silsby, Race & Holly of Seneca Falls, NY. This pump was probably used in early fire engines that they manufactured. Although known for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Rotary Steam Engine & Water Pump.
Abstract:
This invention consists in 'leading the eduction pipe of a steam engine directly into the suction pipe of a common force or lift pump, whereby condensation is effected, and a partial vacuum produced without the cumbersome and expensive apparatus common to condensing engines.
Claim:
Leading the eduction steam pipe of a steam engine into the suction pipe of a force or lift pump substantially as herein described whereby the condensation of the steam is effected and a partial vacuum produced without a separate condenser and air pump, and this in engines employed wholly or in part to raise water, without any additional expenditure or loss of power to raise the water to effect condensation.
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17,820
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Jul. 14, 1857
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Pump Lift
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hand Pump. |
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20,919
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Jul. 13, 1858
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Damper
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Birdsill Holly |
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY |
Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a stove damper. |
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D1,193
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Jan. 24, 1860
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Design for Piston Pump
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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27,128
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Feb. 14, 1860
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Pump Lift
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was Birdsill Holly's first patent after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a hand pump. |
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28,176
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May. 08, 1860
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Sewing Machine
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Sewing Machine.
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D1,256
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Jun. 19, 1860
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Improved Design for Pumps
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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29,266
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Jul. 24, 1860
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Pump Lift
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hand Pump.
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30,678
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Nov. 20, 1860
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Hose Coupling Nut
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hose Coupling Nut such as those used on fire hoses.
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39,259
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Jul. 14, 1863
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Pump
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Rotary Pump.
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41,508
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Feb. 09, 1864
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Water Wheel
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Water Wheel. |
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45,040
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Nov. 15, 1864
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Pump Lift
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hand Pump. |
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46,107
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Jan. 31, 1865
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Hot Air Furnace
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hot Air Furnace. |
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50,584
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Oct. 24, 1865
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Fire Tongs
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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53,617
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Apr. 03, 1866
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Steam Boiler Water Tube
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Water Tube Steam Boiler. |
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54,905
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May. 22, 1866
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Compressing Air
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Air Commpressor. |
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64,977
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May. 21, 1867
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Water Wheel
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Water Wheel. |
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87,413
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Mar. 02, 1869
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Supply Regulator for Water Works
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box. |
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94,746
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Sep. 14, 1869
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Water Works
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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94,747
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Sep. 14, 1869
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Water Pipe Safety Valve
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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94,748
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Sep. 14, 1869
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Automatic Regulating Valve
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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94,749
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Sep. 14, 1869
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Hydrant
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although known for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
This patent is for a frost-proof fire hydrant, which puts the valve below the frost line. In addition, an opening in the vertical barrel around the valve-stem is exposed once the valve is closed, which allows the water in the barrel to drain out into the ground.
There is an example of this hydrant at the Niagara County Historical Society in Lockport, NY. |
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RE4,085
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Aug. 02, 1870
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Water Supply Regulator for Water Works
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box. |
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RE4,086
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Aug. 02, 1870
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Water Supply Regulator
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box. |
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RE4,087
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Aug. 02, 1870
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Water Supply Regulator
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box. |
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113,516
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Apr. 11, 1871
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Water Filter
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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113,517
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Apr. 11, 1871
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Safety Valve
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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113,668
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Apr. 11, 1871
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Surface Condenser
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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114,010
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Apr. 25, 1871
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Variable Cut Off
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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114,142
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Apr. 25, 1871
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Combined Heaters & Condensers
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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114,683
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May. 09, 1871
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Pressure Regulator
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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RE4,373
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May. 09, 1871
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Improvement in Systems of Water-supplies for Cities
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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RE4,396
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May. 23, 1871
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Improvement in Automatic Regulating-Valves
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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RE5,132
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Nov. 05, 1872
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Improvement in Water-Supply Regulators for Water-Works
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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RE5,133
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Nov. 05, 1872
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Improvement in Systems of Water-supply for Cities
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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138,650
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May. 06, 1873
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Fluting Machine
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Edgar P. Holly |
Lockport, NY |
Edgar P. Holly was Birdsill Holly's son. Edgar's brother, Carlos Holly was also an inventor. |
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193,085
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Jul. 17, 1877
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Steam Generator
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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193,086
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Jul. 17, 1877
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Steam Apparatus
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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193,088
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Jul. 17, 1877
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Improvement in Street Mains or Pipes for Supplying Large Districts with Heat for Warming Buildings
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence - patent attorneys
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8,733
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Apr. 30, 1878
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Improvement in Meter Valves
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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229,881
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Jul. 13, 1880
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Pump Valve
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Harvey F. Gaskill |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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232,821
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Oct. 05, 1880
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Steam Heating Radiator
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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241,217
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May. 10, 1881
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Meter
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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RE9,730
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May. 31, 1881
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Street-Main
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
"The street-mains and service-pipes which are hereinafter described are specially useful in connection with a new mode of construction of apparatus for supplying large districts of dwellings with heat for warming and other useful purposes, and with power for driving machinery, shown in Letters Patents No. 193,086, dated July 17, 1877, granted to me." |
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246,952
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Sep. 13, 1881
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Steam Pressure Regulator
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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260,097
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Jun. 27, 1882
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Apparatus for Supplying Steam
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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262,286
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Aug. 08, 1882
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Vertical Pumping Engine
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Harvey F. Gaskill |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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262,670
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Aug. 15, 1882
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Tunnel for Underground Street Mains
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. |
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262,944
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Aug. 22, 1882
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Cut-Off Valve Gear
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Harvey F. Gaskill |
Lockport, NY |
William S. Bates - patent attorney
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263,694
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Sep. 05, 1882
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Pumping engine
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Harvey F. Gaskill |
Lockport, NY |
William S. Bates - patent attorney
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403,107
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May. 14, 1889
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Vise
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Birdsill Holly |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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526,484
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Sep. 25, 1894
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Valve Mechanism
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David A. Decrow |
Lockport, Niagara County, NY |
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584,760
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Jun. 15, 1897
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Pumping engine
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David A. Decrow |
Lockport, NY |
Brown & Darby - patent attorneys
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620,644
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Mar. 07, 1899
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Pumping engine
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David A. Decrow |
Lockport, NY |
Brown & Darby - patent attorneys
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715,559
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Dec. 09, 1902
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Motor Engine
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David A. Decrow |
Lockport, NY |
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900,853
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Oct. 13, 1908
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Liquid Impelling Device
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Edgar P. Holly |
Providence, RI |
Howard E. Barlow - patent attorney
This pump was patented by Edgar P. Holly, who was the son of Birdsill Holly of Lockport, NY |
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917,070
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Apr. 06, 1909
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Impelling Device
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Edgar P. Holly |
Roxbury, MA |
Howard E. Barlow - patent attorney
This was patented by Edgar P. Holly, who was the son of Birdsill Holly of Lockport, NY |
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