Legal Opinion
Wachs v. Balsam
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided February 3, 1930No. 177PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
L. HAND, Circuit Judge.
The patent in suit is for a machine to crimp metal clips upon the comers of flexible pocketbooks and the like. The specifications diselose a base upon which the poeketbook is laid with the clip already loosely in place upon the corner. By means of mechanism, not necessary to describe in detail, a V-shaped ihember descends vertically upon the material, and holds it immovable upon the base, leaving the metal comer exposed beyond its edge. Next, a'seeond V-shaped member horizontally approaches the clip along the base, and pushes it firmly into place between itself and the…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Bundy Mfg. Co. v. Detroit Time-Register Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1899
- Gibbs v. Triumph Trap Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1928
- Claude Neon Lights, Inc. v. E. MacHlett & SonCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1929
- Nathan v. HowardCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1906
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- Otis Elevator Co. v. Atlantic Elevator Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1931
- Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. v. Sales Affiliates, Inc.District Court, S.D. New York · 1957
- Dixie-Vortex Co. v. Paper Container Mfg. Co.District Court, N.D. Illinois · 1942
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