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"U.S. Patent Situation on Aeroplanes and Hydroplanes" -- report by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation Patent Department, 1916 May 27

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 7-8

Scope and Contents

The document consists of seven reports: Recommendations for the development of inventions and patents by this company; Patents which there is a possibility that we infringe at this time; Important patents, exclusive of the class of automatic balance, the acquirement of which appears desirable (includes blueprint drawings); A list of important U.S. Patents, owned by foreigners, the purchase of which Mr. Seely may negotiate; A comprehensive classification of all patented inventions worthy of attention; A discussion of the Wright Automatic Stability Patent No. 1,075,533; and A discussion of the Montgomery tandem plane patent No. 831,173. The cover of the report is marked in pencil ”2365.” In addition to the bound version of the report, there are original drawings of the copies in the report and extra blue print copies, and carbon copies of sections of the report.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916 May 27

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. The bound volumes and some documents may not be photocopied due to condition. Negatives may not be handled; copies and digital versions are available for access. Some oversize items are in need of conservation treatment so access may be limited.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 22.8 Cubic Feet (1 records carton, 11 5-inch legal size document boxes, 22 5-inch letter size document boxes, 1 2-inch letter size document box, 24 letter size expandable folders, 1 oversize box (20x24x3"), 1 oversize box (25x32x3"), 1 oversize box (32x40x3"))

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

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Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874


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