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Category: Tools / Equipment

Foot Warming Device

Foot Warming Device

Device invented by Dorwin D. Pennoyer and George C. Hanson; patent no. 1814.
Jack, First Model

Jack, First Model

This is a Norton Ball-bearing and General Purpose Jack. Depending on the model, it can lift up to 25 or 35 tons. It has an inverted ball-bearing mechanism.
Jack, Second Model

Jack, Second Model

This model is called the Norton Short-Lift Jack, of the Cone-Bearing Type. It can lift up to 15 tons.
Jack, Third Model

Jack, Third Model

Model no. 117. Manufactured from 1930-45. This jack can lift 15 tons.
Stop Motion for Looms

Stop Motion for Looms

A tool invented by George H. Pierce and George O. Doak, registered as patent no. 2298.
Letter-opener

Letter-opener

This letter-opener was one of many tools invented by Frank Sleeper.
Clothes dryer

Clothes dryer

Piece of equipment invented by Napoléon P. Dion. The patent is no. 6136.