Jacob Haish Mfg. Co
Barbed Wire

Haish's Famous "S Barb"
Patented: August 31, 1875
Patent #167,240

Above pencil sketch drawing was copied from one
of the most comprehensive books about barb wire collecting:
 Barbed Wire Identification Encyclopedia
by Harold L. Hagemeier
Although Jacob was most famous for his above "S Barb" wire, he patented over nine different types of barbed wire, with at least 36 variations.
Some Known Patents Listed Below
S Barb Agents
Patent Photo Patent # Patent Date Common Name
146,671 146,671 January 20, 1874 "Link Fence" or "Haish Hooks"
  147,634 February 17, 1874 "4 Pronged Sheet Metal Barb"
  152,368 June 23, 1874 "Briar Bush" or "Barbed Ribbon"
  164,552 June 15, 1875 "Stick Tight"
167,240 167,240 August 31, 1875 "S Barb" or "Pioneer"
  261,703 July 25, 1882  
  332,252 December 15, 1885  
  356,762 February 1, 1887 "Ripple Wire"
  463,742 November 24, 1891  
       
570,752 570,752 November 3, 1896 "Twin Tie" woven Fence
Contact: Jeff J. Marshall

email: marshallJJ@juno.com