Manufacturers Index - Charles L. Heisler/Heisler Locomotive Works
Charles L. Heisler/Heisler Locomotive Works
Erie, PA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class:
Steam and Gas Engines
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482,828
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Sep. 20, 1892
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Locomotive
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Charles L. Heisler |
Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, NY |
This was the original patent for the Heisler logging steam locomotive.
Dunkirk Engineering Co. built the first Heisler locomotive in 1891. Stearns from 1894 to 1907 and Heisler from 1907 to 1941.
The three companies in Erie, PA, were all reorganizations of the same manufacturing firm.
Foster Freeman patent attorney. |
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585,031
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Jun. 22, 1897
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Locomotive
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Charles L. Heisler |
Philadelphia, PA |
This patent was for the three truck Heisler Locomotive.
Abstract:
My invention relates to locomotives requiring great tractive power at moderate speed, to- for use in connection with roads having steep grades, sharp curves, and which are liable to have a very uneven roadbed; and my invention consists of special features and construction hereinafter pointed out.
Claim:
In a locomotive, the combination of a diamond-shaped main frame, trucks supporting each end thereof, and a centrally located longitudinal driving-shaft connecting the trucks. |
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994,252
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Jun. 06, 1911
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Railway Truck
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William M. Fawcett |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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Railway Truck
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George L. Swabb |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,166,751
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Jan. 04, 1916
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Locomotive
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William M. Fawcett |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,169,141
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Jan. 25, 1916
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Locomotive and Tender
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William M. Fawcett |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,176,745
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Mar. 28, 1916
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Locomotive
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William M. Fawcett |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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Locomotive
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George L. Swabb |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,176,787
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Mar. 28, 1916
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Gear
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George L. Swabb |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,220,570
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Mar. 27, 1917
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Locomotive
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George L. Swabb |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,851,068
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Mar. 29, 1932
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Locomotive
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George L. Swabb |
Erie, Erie County, PA |
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1,933,160
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Oct. 31, 1933
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Geared Truck
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Charles I. Chambers |
Tacoma, Pierce County, WA |
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2,151,647
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Mar. 21, 1939
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Valve Actuating Mechanism
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Brian Wheeler |
Beloit, Rock County, WI |
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2,173,318
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Sep. 19, 1939
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Steam Charging Device for Unfired Pressure Vessels
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Brian Wheeler |
Beloit, Rock County, WI |
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