Miller v. Kelley

This appeal is taken from a decision of the Commissioner of Patents in an interference case, wherein the matter in issue between the parties is defined in nineteen several counts, embracing three classes of improvements in matchmaking machines, as follows:

“ 1. In a match-machine, the combination of a splint-carrier and a splint-evening roll provided with a roughened, splint-engaging surface, substantially as specified.

“ 2. In a match-making machine, the combination of a splint-carrier adapted to receive and carry splints transversely to the carrier, and parallel evening-rolls located upon…