Legal Opinion
Starrett v. J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Massachusetts
Decided July 29, 1899No. Nos. 1,027 and 1,028PublishedCited by 5 opinions
These were two suits in equity, brought by Laroy S. Starrett against the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company and the Athol Machine Company for alleged infringement of a patent for spring calipers and dividers.
1Opinion of the Court
BROWN, District Judge.
These suits are for infringement of letters patent No. 319,215, granted June 2, 1885, to Charles P. Fay, for spring calipers and dividers. Both claims are in controversy. They are as follows:
“(1) In a caliper or similar implement, the combination of two legs having, respectively, a fulcrnm and socket, as at 3, a curved spring embracing said legs, and an adjusting device for the legs, substantially as described. (2) In a caliper or similar implement, the combination, with the notched legs having fulcrum and socket bearing, of the curved spring having notched ends resting…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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