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The McCormick Reaper was designed by Robert McCormick in Walnut Grove, Virginia. However, Robert became frustrated when he was unable to perfect his idea. His son Cyrus worked to complete the project. The son obtained the patent for "The McCormick Reaper" in 1834. [4] [5] The McCormick reaper of 1834 had several key elements: [6] [7] a main ...
The young McCormick was granted a patent on the reaper on June 21, 1834, [6] two years after having been granted a patent for a self-sharpening plow. [7] None was sold, however, because the machine could not handle varying conditions. Sketch of 1845 model reaper. The McCormick family also worked together in a blacksmith/metal smelting business.
Many other inventors made improvements and nearly 100,000 reaper patents were granted. The company histories tell of thousands of patent lawsuits as each maker copied the innovations made by others. McCormick pulled ahead of his many competitors by better marketing, based on a network of dealers who would provide spare parts and repairs. [37]
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Cyrus Hall McCormick improved and patented the mechanical reaper, which eventually led to the creation of the combine harvester. The farm is near Steele's Tavern and Raphine , close to the northern border of Rockbridge and Augusta counties in the U.S. state of Virginia , and is currently a museum run by the Virginia Agricultural Experimental ...
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(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is heading toward a recount. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has not yet conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, despite national media ...