Antique US Patent Model 1883 Drill Grinding & Cleaning Device - Rare tool model

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An Original American Patent Model Offering circa 1836-1890s From US PATENT MODEL FOUNDATION GALLERIES Submitted by its hopeful inventor, this is theactual model that 19th century patent examiners relied upon to award a patent. Each one-of-a-kind patent model is from the original U.S. Patent Office collections circa 1836 - late 1800s when inventors had to submit models with their patent applications. To conserve space, they were to be no more than 12 inches square. Each model represents a specific, patented invention, identified by its own patent number, and is the only such one in existence. Today, these diminutive models are seen mostly in private collections and prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian, and are highly prized by astute collectors worldwide. If you aren’t familiar with patent models (sometimes confused with salesmen samples) scroll to the bottom of the page to learn about these curious, one-of-a-kind icons of 19th century American ingenuity. Models come with a Certificate of Authenticity and parchment copies of patent and claims suitable for framing. As with any historical item from the 1800’s, signs of age and wear are common and are considered part of a model’s charm. Please review item carefully and ask questions before bidding, as items are not returnable unless not as described. Patent: 282,209 Device for Grinding & Cleaning Drills Patent Date: July 31, 1883 Inventor: Daniel Meehan From: New Bedford, MA – Bristol County Model Size-inches: 6.5 x 4 x 1.5 Material: Brass, iron Tags: Original Patent & Receiving Tags This Model: This spectacular model is the perfect choice for the person on your list who loves antique tools! There aren’t many patent models of tools available in our collections any more, and few are as nice as this one. It is a beaut! It’s made from brass and iron and still has its original patent and receiving tags! Get it now for that hard to please guy – he will love this one of a kind historic gift. Patent Excerpt: ”This invention relates to grinding, clearing, and polishing drills, more particularly twist-drills; and it consists of an improved apparatus for holding a drill to an emery or grinding wheel when being ground or cleared…” Original drawings and patent claims, as seen in this listing, can also be viewed at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office website http://patft.uspto.gov Type in the patent number, A copy of it will also be sent with your model, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Trivia! The faded, red-colored tape attached to the tag was of the type widely used by 19th century government officials to bundle papers and the like. It gave rise to the famous expression "government red tape" still in use today. Check our Ebay Store for other fine patent models Mark us as a Favorite Seller & be first to know about new listings. Looking for a certain type of model? Let us know and we’ll do our best to find a model just for you. ___________________________________________________________________________________ U.S. PATENT MODELS – 1836 TO NOW A Patent Model is the actual invention prototype, which, by law, an inventor was once required to submit to the U.S. Patent Office, in Washington, when seeking a patent. The law stated that the model was to be no larger than 12 inches square, thus patent models are all miniature devices, which greatly adds to their appeal. These models were required for a little more than a half-century, circa 1836 to approximately 1890. Models were sent with patent drawings and specifications, which included the inventor's claims stating why the idea was new. Patent Office examiners used the models, along with the drawings and claims, to help them understand the invention. Requirements were different in that era; to be patentable then, an invention simply had to be new or novel rather than ... read more

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