On September 2, 1884, John Parker was granted U.S. Patent #304,552 for a “Follower-Screw for Tobacco Presses.” This patent was for an innovative design that allowed tobacco presses to work more efficiently. It focused on the mechanism that helps compress tobacco leaves, making the process smoother and more effective. Patents like this were pivotal in improving manufacturing processes in various industries during that time, particularly in tobacco production.
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