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Muffler Patent Lodged
- When
- 1897
- Where
- Unresolved patent lodging location
Milton Reeves and his brother lodged a patent for their double muffler invention in 1897, recognized as an industry first.
To overcome engine noise and fumes, Reeves created a double muffler, described as an industry first. In 1897, he and his brother lodged the patent for this invention. The passages do not state the patent number, the assignee, or the place of lodging; the Reeves Pulley Company of Columbus, Indiana, was the brothers' earlier business venture but is not linked to the patent in the sources.
Sources
- Milton Reeves Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-12
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