Knox County Inventions
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Over the years, Knox County has produced many entrepreneurs. Included
in the Knox County Museum collection are six original patent models
invented during the 1800s.
![Vapor Stove.jpg](pics/Inv1539.jpg) |
The gas heater and petroleum stove, called a Vapor Stove, was invented
by Alonzo T. Boon, Galesburg. Patent #63004 was issued on March 19,
1867. |
This invention is listed as dishwasher. It was invented by Merrill S.
Orlon and Peter B. Stiles, Galesburg. They received patent #100657 on
March 8, 1870. The plunger and pipe are missing. |
![Dishwasher.jpg](pics/Inv1540.jpg) |
![Petroleum Stove.jpg](pics/Inv1541.jpg) |
Joel Lee, Galesburg, was the inventor of this "petroleum stove." He
received patent #63,400 on April 2, 1867. |
This tire shrinking tool was invented by A. P. Cassell, Wataga. His
patent #30387 was issued on Oct. 16, 1860. |
![Tire Shrinking Tool.jpg](pics/Inv1542.jpg) |
![Shutter Fastener.jpg](pics/Inv1543.jpg) |
Swan E. Swanson, Galesburg, invented this shutter fastener. On June 13,
1882 he received patent #259,601. |
Matthias Rikert, Oneida, created this rotary steam engine. His
invention received patent #76,525 on April 7, 1868. Two legs are
missing. |
![Rotary Steam Engine.jpg](pics/Inv1544.jpg) |
Each invention is displayed with its
authentication certificate, a diagram of the model and an explanation
of how it worked.
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