Improvement in Combination-Padlocks.

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Patent for "a padlock in which the permutation locking device is not permanently connected to the hasp; and said invention consists of a permutation device the fixed ends whereof are provided with sockets to receive the ends of a separate hasp, and be locked therewith by a notched bolt passing through the permutation device and both ends of the hasp, whereby the usual hinged connection of the parts is avoided, and the padlock made more secure and cheaper than when the parts are permanently united." (Lines 6-17) Includes instructions and illustrations.

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Hall, William N. December 23, 1873.

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  • Main Title: Improvement in Combination-Padlocks.
  • Added Title: Combination Pad-Locks.

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Patent for "a padlock in which the permutation locking device is not permanently connected to the hasp; and said invention consists of a permutation device the fixed ends whereof are provided with sockets to receive the ends of a separate hasp, and be locked therewith by a notched bolt passing through the permutation device and both ends of the hasp, whereby the usual hinged connection of the parts is avoided, and the padlock made more secure and cheaper than when the parts are permanently united." (Lines 6-17) Includes instructions and illustrations.

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 145,864, dated December 23, 1873; application filed May 23, 1873.

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  • December 23, 1873

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Hall, William N. Improvement in Combination-Padlocks., patent, December 23, 1873; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth166916/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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