Patent Drawing for a Pencil

7/5/1864

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On July 5, 1864, Orestes Cleveland received a patent for an improved pencil. In his application, he claims that his invention would discontinue the need for glue to keep the lead in place within the pencil. Cleveland states that using glue is ineffective because the lead will become loose, especially when exposed to dampness, and he claims his invention will prevent this problem.

This primary source comes from the Records of the Patent and Trademark Office.

National Archives Identifier: 594410

Full Citation: Patent Drawing for a Pencil; 7/5/1864; Patent Number 43,391; Patent Case Files, 1/1/1836 - 12/31/1976; Records of the Patent and Trademark Office, Record Group 241; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/patent-drawing-pencil, March 19, 2025]

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