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Patent Number Date Title Name City Description
2,370,351 Feb. 27, 1945 Clamping fixture Ernest F. Hohwart Detroit, MI This patent covers the earlier version of the N. A. Woodworth Co.'s drilling jig, the later version of which would be known as the "Cone-Lok".
426,149 Mar. 13, 1945 Clamping fixture Ernest F. Hohwart Detroit, MI This patent is the Canadian equivalent of US patent 2,370,351.
2,441,414 May. 11, 1948 Drill press Paul A. Smith Detroit, MI The primary innovation is a method of limiting the advance of the drill bit in a self-feeding drilling machine so as to prevent the bit from being damaged when it breaks through the workpiece which normally causes a large shock or jolt.
    Drill press Ernest F. Hohwart Detroit, MI  
    Drill press George Hohwart Detroit, MI  
2,456,061 Dec. 14, 1948 Double end center lapping machines George Hohwart Detroit, MI
3,073,589 Jan. 15, 1963 Work clamping fixture George Hohwart Detroit, MI Improvements to patent 2,370,351. This patent number has been seen on "Cone-Lok" drilling jigs from the assignee.
683,079 Apr. 07, 1964 Work clamping fixture George Hohwart Detroit, MI This is the Canadian equivalent to US patent 3,073,589.