"O.T. Co. - Pat. 1898, 1903, 1914" - ***SOLVED***

[ModernMiner]

I dug this today at an old property. Any ideas what it is?

It says "It says "O.T. Co. - Pat. 1898 , 1903, 1914."

A latch of some sort?

Thanks for any info,
MM

[Bramblefind]

Could be for the Ohio Truss Co.


http://www.cowanauctions.com/auction...x?ItemId=70321

lot of 3 hernia truss pads from the Ohio Truss Co. Includes one with leather straps marked The O.T. Co. Pat. 1914. PLUS a plastic and wire truss pad marked The Ohio Truss Co. The Albatross, Patented 1947. PLUS a nylon and leather truss pad in original box marked Single Excelsior Elastic Truss Non-Skid Flexo Pad from the Ohio Truss Co., Cincinnati, O.
Condition: Condition: Exc.

(EST $50 - $75)
Price Realized: $0.00

[ModernMiner]

Could be for the Ohio Truss Co.

Thanks Bramble,
You may have it. So possibly a piece of medical equipment. A truss is used for hernias I believe?
-MM-

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could be for the Ohio Truss Co.

Bramblefind is pretty sharp. I should have known with a few other medical trusses posted here before.

Great ID. http://www.google.com/patents?id=JCV...epage&q&f=true

[ModernMiner]

Great job on the ID guys. I would have never guessed that.
We'll call this one solved.
Have a happy holiday,
MM