Thompson Scenic Ry. Co. v. Chestnut Hill Casino Co.

Citations

• 119 F. 359
• 1902 U.S. App. LEXIS 5266

Syllabus

<p>1. Patents—Anticipation—Pleasure Railways.</p> <p>The Thompson patent, No. 367,252, claim 5, for an elevated gravity and cable road, in combination with a car provided with an automatic grip, is void for anticipation.</p> <p>2. Same—Invention.</p> <p>The Hinkle patent, No. 307,942, claim 1, for “a gravity tramway having a convoluted return curved track, crossing itself, substantially as described, for the purpose set forth,” which is to economize space by making the track go twice around, instead of once, is void for lack of patentable invention; also held not infringed, even if valid.</p>