Rudolf Eickemeyer (1831-1895) was quite an inventor. Had a hand in many patents for hat making equipment along with other things. Interesting reading found in links below.
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Electrical Engineer magazines:
ElectricalEng1
ElectricalEng2
A few of his many patents:
patent1
patent2
patent3
patent4
B
Electrical Engineer magazines:
ElectricalEng1
ElectricalEng2
A few of his many patents:
patent1
patent2
patent3
patent4