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Key to Links for Patent Information
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DATAMP = Directory of American Tool And
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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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188,469
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Mar. 20, 1877
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Improvement in copying-presses
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Richard E. Kidder |
Worcester, MA |
This patent is of interest in relation to woodworking machinery: the inventor was a manufacturer of woodworking machinery, and the assignee was, or would become, vice-president of woodworking machinery maker S. A. Woods Machine Co. |
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315,513
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Apr. 14, 1885
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Circular sawing machine
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Richard E. Kidder |
Worcester, MA |
Multi-arbor tablesaw, similar to a Wardwell saw bench. |
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363,339
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May. 17, 1887
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Drawing-table
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R. Webster Long |
Worcester, MA |
An example has been seen, marked "R E Kidder Worcester Mass Pat'd May 17,1887". Very similar tables were produced by the Washburn Shops. We do not know whether the Washburn Shops tables were produced during the term of this patent. |
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Drawing-table
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Richard E. Kidder |
Worcester, MA |
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456,380
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Jul. 21, 1891
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Guide for saw-benches
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Richard E. Kidder |
Worcester, MA |
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