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Manufacturers Index - Vulcan Iron Works, Alexander Fleck Co.

Vulcan Iron Works, Alexander Fleck Co.
Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON, Canada
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines

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Patent Number Date Title Name City Description
285 May. 25, 1850 New and improved plough or subsoil grubber Alexander Fleck QC, Canada "There is a horizontal or principal beam with cross bars to receive the legs, there are also cross bars to receive the out legs. The legs are prepared with a mortise to fit in the ends of cross arms, secured by an iron wedge made moveable. The is an iron pelvis perforated with a circular hole, fitted to a spindle and secured by a pinching screw. There is also a cast iron wheel with an iron scraper to prevent the wheel from lagging. The iron arms, or handles, are secured to the beam by iron nuts and screw bolts, and other necessary apparatus. From the simple construction of said plough, the several parts are easily repaired or re-instated by the most inexperienced mechanic or labourer."
6,644 Oct. 11, 1876 Improvements on lathes for turning irregular forms Alexander Fleck ON, Canada This patent was extended as patent 13,515.
13,515 Oct. 04, 1881 Improvements on lathes for turning irregular forms Alexander Fleck ON, Canada This patent constitutes an extension of patent 6,644.
513,563 Jun. 07, 1955 Paper refiner Howard D. Hyman ON, Canada