D_Mac 8,607 #1 Posted June 23, 2023 So I picked up a parts bin at an estate sale today. In drawer are a bunch of these. Anyone know what they are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #2 Posted June 23, 2023 I'm going with a Charlie Brown silhouette key chain... If not, no idea... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #3 Posted June 24, 2023 What's the size? Google images search yielded nothing for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #4 Posted June 24, 2023 On them they say Davis mfg Co Plano I'll Press here Pat no. 2.466.379 No 10 on smaller one No 20 on larger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #5 Posted June 24, 2023 Best guess I can come up with is a gasket for a very old gas/oil can. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #6 Posted June 24, 2023 It's bugging me not knowing what they are. They are metal. The screw in eye hook has me confused. I thought for sure someone on here would know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #7 Posted June 24, 2023 Maybe once the Big Show is done someone will chime in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #8 Posted June 24, 2023 There's a show going on ?? Oh yeah. Seems I remember hearing something about one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #9 Posted June 24, 2023 I’ll go with pipe hangers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #10 Posted June 25, 2023 Frank M. Davis formed a company at about 1910 which was short lived being acquired shortly thereafter. He concentrated on micrometers and other machine tools for precise measurements and later Manafacturing combustion engines. Not much available in information about his products and there seems to be no record of the patent# although the number indicates that it would have been granted at around that period. Based on his main interests your pieces are most likely gages to precisely measure or check the accuracy of round metal items. I have no idea why it would have an eye hook designed to be fastened to wood. That could have however been added later in its life or such gage would be conveniently fastened at a place of use that way so it could be still used and not lost. They could have just hanged from a similar hook but open when stored. The rest of items obtained or the history of estate owner may give clues to its origins. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #11 Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) Who dosnt love a good mystery? I have about 6 - 10 each size. Don't think I'd ever use one for anything but didn't want to trash them either. The rest of the contents in the drawers were just your average nuts and bolts and wing nuts and eye hooks. They are also inscribed with Press Here. Weird Edited June 25, 2023 by D_Mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #12 Posted June 25, 2023 4 hours ago, D_Mac said: Who dosnt love a good mystery? I have about 6 - 10 each size. Don't think I'd ever use one for anything but didn't want to trash them either. The rest of the contents in the drawers were just your average nuts and bolts and wing nuts and eye hooks. They are also inscribed with Press Here. Weird Absolutely do not trash them. It’s just a matter of time we’ll find out exactly what they are. Can you take a closeup photo of all the markings on them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #13 Posted June 25, 2023 32 minutes ago, formariz said: Absolutely do not trash them. It’s just a matter of time we’ll find out exactly what they are. Can you take a closeup photo of all the markings on them? This is best I can get. I cleaned a couple off. Enlarged photo you can read them. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #14 Posted June 25, 2023 Curious. Does small one fit inside large one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 450 #15 Posted June 27, 2023 Could it be screwed into the wall and a pipe or or pole slide in side it so it binds in the hole? Then you “push here “ to release it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #16 Posted June 27, 2023 My friend said he looked up the patent and he believes they are broom hangers. <shrug> 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #17 Posted June 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, D_Mac said: My friend said he looked up the patent and he believes they are broom hangers. <shrug> That I would easily believe. Nifty ones, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #18 Posted June 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, D_Mac said: My friend said he looked up the patent and he believes they are broom hangers. <shrug> I tried everywhere to find that patent unsuccessfully. Can he provide where he found it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 450 #19 Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, D_Mac said: My friend said he looked up the patent and he believes they are broom hangers. <shrug> Close to what I guessed awhile ago 4 hours ago, John2189 said: Could it be screwed into the wall and a pipe or or pole slide in side it so it binds in the hole? Then you “push here “ to release it? Edited June 28, 2023 by John2189 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #20 Posted June 28, 2023 He said he just searched USPTO and it came up when he did Quick search " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
