Patent for device for clearing conduits and water closet pipes, 1858. Patented by James Ingram on January 5, 1858. U.S. Patent No. 19,030. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for an improvement in sewer cleaners, 1873. Patented by Jefferson H. Jenings on August 26, 1873. U.S. Patent No. 142,238. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for sewer cleaning device, 1878. Patented by Erastus M. Chapin on April 16, 1878. U.S. Patent No. 202,519. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for rod joint or coupling used in cleaning sewer pipes, 1885. Patented by Harvey C. Lowrie on May 5, 1885. U.S. Patent No. 317,154. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for sewer cleaning apparatus, 1885. Patented by Harvey C. Lowrie on May 5, 1885. U.S. Patent No. 317,156. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for self adjusting sewer scraper, 1885. Patented by Michael Fitzsimons on October 27, 1885. U.S. Patent No. 329,034. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for flushing system, 1899. Patented by H. C. Davis on May 2, 1899. U.S. Patent No. 624,188. 2 sheets. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for conduit and sewer rod coupling, 1903. Patented by Albert W. Case on June 2, 1903. U.S. Patent No. 730,186. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for sectional rod for sewer cleaning, 1911. Patented by William H. Stewart on December 5, 1911. U.S. Patent No. 1,010,702. Sheet 1 of 2. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for sectional rod for sewer cleaning, 1911. Patented by William H. Stewart on December 5, 1911. U.S. Patent No. 1,010,702. Sheet 2 of 2. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for cleaning apparatus, 1916. Patented by G. W. Otterson on January 4, 1916. U.S. Patent No. 1,166,712. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for settling tank, 1916. Patented by G. W. Otterson on January 4, 1916. U.S. Patent No. 1,166,713. Sheet 1. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for sectional rod used for sewer cleaning, 1926. Patented by George L. Luck on August 31, 1926. U.S. Patent No. 1,598,293. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for breaking head for pipe and sewer rods, 1927. Patented by Allan J. Coleman on September 6, 1927. U.S. Patent No. 1,641,320. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for coupling member for conduit rods, pump rods, etc., 1931. Patented by Frederick W. Fuchs of the Turbine Sewer Machine Company on June 2, 1931. U.S. Patent No. 1,807,782. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for sectional rod and coupling member, 1932. Patented by William H. Stewart on July 26, 1932. U.S. Patent No. 1,868,508. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for rod connector used in cleaning sewer pipes, 1933. Patented by Auburn E. Wright on August 15, 1933. U.S. Patent No. 1,922,564. Sheet 1 of 3. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for rod connector used in cleaning sewer pipes, 1933. Patented by Auburn E. Wright on August 15, 1933. U.S. Patent No. 1,922,564. Sheet 2 of 3. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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Patent for rod connector used in cleaning sewer pipes, 1933. Patented by Auburn E. Wright on August 15, 1933. U.S. Patent No. 1,922,564. Sheet 3 of 3. See full text description. (Use back button to return to graphics section.)

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