Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. v. Backus Automatic Pin Setter Co.
Citations
- 153 F. 288
- 1907 U.S. App. LEXIS 5092
Syllabus
<p>1. Patents — Invention—Imperfect Operation of Device.</p> <p>The fact that a patented device, designed for a novel use, does not work perfectly does not deprive it of invention where the principle is disclosed, and all that is necessary to its perfection is a more perfect or modified mechanical adjustment of parts.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — Eor eases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 38, Patents, § 34.]</p> <p>2. Same — Infringemeni>-Pin Setter for Bowling Alleys.</p> <p>The Crawford patent, No. 644,546, for a device for setting pins in a bowling alley, discloses patentable invention, and is valid. Also held infringed by the device of*the Backus patent, No. 771,963.</p>
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