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Patent Number Date Title Name City Description
6,500 Jun. 05, 1849 Pump Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY
RE168 May. 07, 1850 Improvement in Pumps Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY
8,730 Feb. 10, 1852 Railroad Car Brake Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY
12,317 Jan. 23, 1855 Carriage-wheel Washburn Race Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY "Improvement in Carriage-Wheels with metal Hubs and Wooden Spokes".
    Carriage-wheel Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY  
12,350 Feb. 06, 1855 Rotary Pump Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY This rotary pump was incorporated into the Silsby fire engine. Please see link.
13,172 Jul. 03, 1855 Water Wheel Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY
14,239 Feb. 12, 1856 Rotary Steam Engine Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY Birdsill Holly was a principal in the firm of Silsby, Race & Holly of Seneca Falls, NY. This pump was probably used in early fire engines that they manufactured. Although known for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Rotary Steam Engine & Water Pump.
Abstract:
This invention consists in 'leading the eduction pipe of a steam engine directly into the suction pipe of a common force or lift pump, whereby condensation is effected, and a partial vacuum produced without the cumbersome and expensive apparatus common to condensing engines.
Claim:
Leading the eduction steam pipe of a steam engine into the suction pipe of a force or lift pump substantially as herein described whereby the condensation of the steam is effected and a partial vacuum produced without a separate condenser and air pump, and this in engines employed wholly or in part to raise water, without any additional expenditure or loss of power to raise the water to effect condensation.
17,820 Jul. 14, 1857 Pump Lift Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hand Pump.
20,919 Jul. 13, 1858 Damper Birdsill Holly Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a stove damper.
D1,193 Jan. 24, 1860 Design for Piston Pump Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
27,128 Feb. 14, 1860 Pump Lift Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was Birdsill Holly's first patent after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a hand pump.
28,176 May. 08, 1860 Sewing Machine Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Sewing Machine.
D1,256 Jun. 19, 1860 Improved Design for Pumps Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
29,266 Jul. 24, 1860 Pump Lift Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hand Pump.
30,678 Nov. 20, 1860 Hose Coupling Nut Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hose Coupling Nut such as those used on fire hoses.
39,259 Jul. 14, 1863 Pump Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Rotary Pump.
41,508 Feb. 09, 1864 Water Wheel Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Water Wheel.
45,040 Nov. 15, 1864 Pump Lift Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hand Pump.
46,107 Jan. 31, 1865 Hot Air Furnace Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Hot Air Furnace.
50,584 Oct. 24, 1865 Fire Tongs Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
53,617 Apr. 03, 1866 Steam Boiler Water Tube Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Water Tube Steam Boiler.
54,905 May. 22, 1866 Compressing Air Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Air Commpressor.
64,977 May. 21, 1867 Water Wheel Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. This patent is for a Water Wheel.
87,413 Mar. 02, 1869 Supply Regulator for Water Works Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box.
94,746 Sep. 14, 1869 Water Works Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
94,747 Sep. 14, 1869 Water Pipe Safety Valve Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
94,748 Sep. 14, 1869 Automatic Regulating Valve Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
94,749 Sep. 14, 1869 Hydrant Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although known for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.

This patent is for a frost-proof fire hydrant, which puts the valve below the frost line. In addition, an opening in the vertical barrel around the valve-stem is exposed once the valve is closed, which allows the water in the barrel to drain out into the ground.

There is an example of this hydrant at the Niagara County Historical Society in Lockport, NY.
RE4,085 Aug. 02, 1870 Water Supply Regulator for Water Works Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box.
RE4,086 Aug. 02, 1870 Water Supply Regulator Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box.
RE4,087 Aug. 02, 1870 Water Supply Regulator Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY Patent #87,413was sudivided and reissued in three different patents; #'s 4,085; 4,086 and 4,087.
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields. To see Holly's other patents, click on his name in the Patentee Box.
113,516 Apr. 11, 1871 Water Filter Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
113,517 Apr. 11, 1871 Safety Valve Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
113,668 Apr. 11, 1871 Surface Condenser Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
114,010 Apr. 25, 1871 Variable Cut Off Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
114,142 Apr. 25, 1871 Combined Heaters & Condensers Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
114,683 May. 09, 1871 Pressure Regulator Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
RE4,373 May. 09, 1871 Improvement in Systems of Water-supplies for Cities Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
RE4,396 May. 23, 1871 Improvement in Automatic Regulating-Valves Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
RE5,132 Nov. 05, 1872 Improvement in Water-Supply Regulators for Water-Works Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
RE5,133 Nov. 05, 1872 Improvement in Systems of Water-supply for Cities Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
138,650 May. 06, 1873 Fluting Machine Edgar P. Holly Lockport, NY Edgar P. Holly was Birdsill Holly's son. Edgar's brother, Carlos Holly was also an inventor.
193,085 Jul. 17, 1877 Steam Generator Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
193,086 Jul. 17, 1877 Steam Apparatus Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
193,088 Jul. 17, 1877 Improvement in Street Mains or Pipes for Supplying Large Districts with Heat for Warming Buildings Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence - patent attorneys
8,733 Apr. 30, 1878 Improvement in Meter Valves Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
229,881 Jul. 13, 1880 Pump Valve Harvey F. Gaskill Lockport, Niagara County, NY
232,821 Oct. 05, 1880 Steam Heating Radiator Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
241,217 May. 10, 1881 Meter Birdsill Holly Lockport, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
RE9,730 May. 31, 1881 Street-Main Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY "The street-mains and service-pipes which are hereinafter described are specially useful in connection with a new mode of construction of apparatus for supplying large districts of dwellings with heat for warming and other useful purposes, and with power for driving machinery, shown in Letters Patents No. 193,086, dated July 17, 1877, granted to me."
246,952 Sep. 13, 1881 Steam Pressure Regulator Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
260,097 Jun. 27, 1882 Apparatus for Supplying Steam Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
262,286 Aug. 08, 1882 Vertical Pumping Engine Harvey F. Gaskill Lockport, Niagara County, NY
262,670 Aug. 15, 1882 Tunnel for Underground Street Mains Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY This was patented by Birdsill Holly after he moved from Seneca Falls, NY to Lockport, NY. In Lockport, he founded the Holly Mfg. Co. to manufacture his inventions. Although know for his tool patents, Birdsill Holly's main line of inventions were in the steam heat and drinking water distribution fields.
262,944 Aug. 22, 1882 Cut-Off Valve Gear Harvey F. Gaskill Lockport, NY William S. Bates - patent attorney
263,694 Sep. 05, 1882 Pumping engine Harvey F. Gaskill Lockport, NY William S. Bates - patent attorney
403,107 May. 14, 1889 Vise Birdsill Holly Lockport, Niagara County, NY
526,484 Sep. 25, 1894 Valve Mechanism David A. Decrow Lockport, Niagara County, NY
584,760 Jun. 15, 1897 Pumping engine David A. Decrow Lockport, NY Brown & Darby - patent attorneys
620,644 Mar. 07, 1899 Pumping engine David A. Decrow Lockport, NY Brown & Darby - patent attorneys
715,559 Dec. 09, 1902 Motor Engine David A. Decrow Lockport, NY
900,853 Oct. 13, 1908 Liquid Impelling Device Edgar P. Holly Providence, RI Howard E. Barlow - patent attorney
This pump was patented by Edgar P. Holly, who was the son of Birdsill Holly of Lockport, NY
917,070 Apr. 06, 1909 Impelling Device Edgar P. Holly Roxbury, MA Howard E. Barlow - patent attorney
This was patented by Edgar P. Holly, who was the son of Birdsill Holly of Lockport, NY