March 29, 2005, 10:06
Lindell V. RiddlePatent Number Research Information Databases
An interesting and worthwhile resource to aid in research...
Official United States Patent and Trademark Office Website
Search Engine for all US Issued Patents since 1790 Including Images
Follow all the instructions carefully, you will be amazed at what is available if you do a little digging. Share what you find with the rest of us as others will likely find it interesting as well.
Remember, all this is public record, but the way to find it can be a bit illusive at times.
Here is additional information...
Google Patent Search Services
Amazing what is out there!

March 29, 2005, 20:57
Robert M. SweetLindell,
Thanks for posting this link. I found the patent for the now famous "Hamilton Model #2" case using this database.
Robert