Series III: Patents

Series III consists of letters of patent held by Paine, reports of examination and promotional material. The letters of patent are offical documents issued by the government including the specification and illustrations of the patented item. The reports of examination are reports on the patentability of a product or item, conducted in response to a patent application. The promotional material is in regards to Paine's Patented Steel Measuring Tapes and includes specifications and pricing.