Patent Model - Paddle-Wheel
Maker and role
William Gorman (b.1825, d.Unknown), Patentee
Production date
Jul 05 1859
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Iron, paint, wood
Measurements
12 x 12 x 4" (30.5 x 30.5 x 10.2cm)
Description
Gorman's patent "consists in having the paddles placed in or attached to sliding frames which are fitted between suitable guides, and arranged substantially as hereinafter shown, whereby the desired object is attained by a very simple means and without any appreciable loss of consumption of power by friction." (Patent Number 24,627)
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Object number
2015.14.270a,b
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