Object Details
- 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
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- patentee
- Hughes, Charles M.
- transfer
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- inventor
- Hughes, Charles M.
- date made
- 1881
- patent date
- 1881-11-15
- associated date
- 1873
- 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
- Object Name
- hinge, school desk
- model
- desk hinge patent model
- Object Type
- Patent Model
