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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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149,128
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Mar. 31, 1874
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Improvement in planing-machines
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Orson G. Howes |
Fort Ann, NY |
This patent covers a planer where the head can be swiveled up to 45 degrees so as to take a shearing cut in boards prone to tear-out. W. R. Norris manufactured such planers in Fort Ann, NY, the home of the inventor on this patent; this patent was reissued, and Norris was assigned a share of that reissued patent. Therefore, it is safe to say that Norris manufactured this patent. |
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RE6,412
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May. 04, 1875
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Improvement in planing-machines
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Orson G. Howes |
Fort Ann, NY |
This reissued patent provides solid circumstantial evidence that it was used by W. R. Norris of Fort Ann, who is known to have manufactured angled planers. |
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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". |
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327,189
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Sep. 29, 1885
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Planer-sander
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William R. Norris |
Fort Ann, NY |
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