Charles M. Hughes's 1881 Hinge Patent Model
- Description
- Charles M. Hughes from Lima, Ohio, received a U.S. patent for an improved hinge. Patent no. 249627 was issued on November 15, 1881.
- This model is made of wood and comprises two pieces. It has a hinge that goes up and down like a lever, making the seat and desk compactable for more space. The design includes a place to hold books.
- We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1881
- patent date
- 1881-11-15
- associated date
- 1873
- patentee
- Hughes, Charles M.
- transfer
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- inventor
- Hughes, Charles M.
- referenced in patent specifications
- United States: Ohio, Lima
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 1/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 4 in; 3.175 cm x 13.335 cm x 10.16 cm
- ID Number
- CL.249602.599
- catalog number
- 249602.599
- patent number
- 249,627
- accession number
- 249602
- subject
- Education
- Patent Models
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Education
- Cultures & Communities
- American History Education Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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