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I have one thats just like the one on eBay but non restored. Very cool pumps!
The visi has a patent date on it of 1914 so that's prob where he came up with it.

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SOME Thing on the visi was Patented in 1914 [screws], pump design is later than that, IMO. Compare the Visi design to other companies at the time. It's more inline w/ most clock face pumps, not Curb style/pre-visible.

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Agreed. Just saying it is embossed with a pat date. As you are well aware of most things were pat way before they produced them.

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Although it's been awhile since I've actually seen the pump, I do believe I have the original handle. You can almost make it out in one of the photos. An interesting spinner inside the Visi-glass. I had to use old photos, and didn't have time to shoot new ones, so I don't have one, with the cover down. I am missing the wishbone piece for sure. Mine is marked "made in Long Beach". I am also missing the pointers on the dial faces, which are also cracked. I do not have any idea what type of handle should be protruding from the hole with the brass bezel that has the letters "fast-off-slow". You have already enlightened me on this thread, I'm anxious to see what else you come up with.

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Originally Posted By: Notchcad
Agreed. Just saying it is embossed with a pat date. As you are well aware of most things were pat way before they produced them.

Actually I have found thru Patent Searches on pumps that most pumps were in production before Patent was applied for.

For instance;
FRY 17 Air Operated Patent Filing date Nov 8, 1924 & the Issue Date of Jun 4, 1929.
WAYNE 491/492 [Roman] Filing Date Apr 25, 1924 & Issue Date of Jun 26, 1928
WAYNE 576 Filing Date of Oct 2, 1926 & Issue Date of Jul 14, 1931

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When did they switch to "patent pending" labeling? Do you know DB?

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"Patent Pending"; Patent has been Filed, but not Issued. Notice the dates I posted, some take 2-5 yrs before being Issued. Like a Fireman wearing turnout gear to every call, he is prepared for fire even if there isn't one. Manufactures state "Patent Pending" to let others know a Patent has been file so they won't try to file on their product.

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It has been many years since I had talked to a fellow South of Modesto, Calif. that had a collection of JOY Pumps. Recently heard that after his passing the collection was sold to the four winds. Does anyone have any info where these pumps went? Pictures of any of them?

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Clinton, do you have a picture of the handle that controls the air rams? I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for? Thanks, Don


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Email sent Don.

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there was aguy in wiscosin with a bunch of these styled pumps on craiglist


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Originally Posted By: Smith Oil Junkie
there was aguy in wiscosin with a bunch of these styled pumps on craiglist

But None were JOY's.
A friend bought all 8.

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gotcha my green showing through lol still learning thanks


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