Schermack Companies and Inventions
Pioneers in Vending and Automation
Schermack great-great aunts/uncle in the early 1880s. They were siblings of my great-grandmother, Laura Schermack Blumenstiel, who was not yet born when the photo was taken. Left to right: Anna K. Schermack, Emma P. Schermack, and Joseph J. Schermack, Jr.. Taken in Freeport, Illinois, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory... Continue Reading →
Arcade Manufacturing, Freeport, Illinois, USA. My great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack worked here in the late 19th/early 20th Century. He invented and patented two cork pullers, which were assigned to the company. He had a contentious departure from the company in 1902/3, as he sought to go into business for himself. He would go on... Continue Reading →
Schermack Corporation Factory at 1164 W. Baltimore, Detroit, MI
Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine (circa 1920s). It was invented by Joseph J. Schermack, my great-great uncle. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #patent #inventor #inventions #oldpatent #coinop
Stamp Affixer. U.S. Patent No. 993,624 (granted May 30, 1911). This patent was granted to my great-great uncle, Alfred Henry Schermack, but was quickly transferred to the Schermack Company. Family speculation is that the device was actually invented by Joseph J. Schermack, but put in his brother’s name to protect it from legal disputes with... Continue Reading →
Envelope Sealing and Stamping Machine. U.S. Patent No. 961,465 (granted June 14, 1910). This patent was granted to my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack, Jr., Uncle Joe was an inventor and businessman, best known for vending and mailing machines, especially stamp vending machines. Stamp collectors may recognize the Schermack name for the private perforations used... Continue Reading →
Schermack Spring Wheel. Vehicle Wheel. U.S. Patent No. 868814 (granted October 22, 1907). This early car wheel was solid, with the shock managed by a series of springs. The Schermack Wheel Company was formed in Detroit, Michigan, USA to promote and manufacture the wheel. Uncle Joe was an inventor and businessman, best known for vending... Continue Reading →
Cork Puller. U.S. Patent No. 686,908 (granted November 19, 1901). This was the second patent granted to my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack, Jr.. He worked for the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois, USA at this time. He was an inventor and businessman, best known for vending and mailing machines, especially stamp vending machines.... Continue Reading →
Schermack Stamp Register and Soda Check Machines, 1920s. While the company is best known for stamp vending machines, they tried selling other types of machines. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #patent #inventor #inventions #oldpatent #postalhistory #companyhistory #ancestor #mailingmachine #sodafountain
Cork Puller. U.S. Patent No.618,004 (granted September 17, 1901). Inventor: Joseph J. Schermack. This was the first patent granted to my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack, Jr.. He worked for the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois, USA at this time. He was an inventor and businessman, best known for vending and mailing machines, especially... Continue Reading →
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