US Patent Braces - Page 3

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Derlon, Arthur
Location : Paris, France
Patent #481526
Type : Universal-jointed brace
Date : Aug 23, 1892
Rarity : B
The two specimens shown come under the one patent.
 

Bennett, Alexander & Bloedel, Philip
Location: Buffalo, NY
Patent # 801566
Type : Brace-drill
Date : Oct 10, 1905
Rarity : B
This brace was manufactured by E.C . Atkins & Co. and is commonly referred to as an Atkins brace. A similar specimen was made by the Lancaster Machine & Knife Works.
The crank arm of the Lancaster brace is a casting, whereas the Atkins is wrought iron.
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