The Patent King of the United States
Justus A. Traut was a prominent inventor and contractor at the Stanley Rule & Level Company. His extensive collection of patents earned him the title “The Patent King of the United States” or the “King of Inventors”...
Connecticut Coming to Stanley’s Defense
The Stanley Works has been a New Britain institution since its founding. While it expanded and established plants outside of the city, its headquarters remained rooted in New Britain, contributing to the city’s nickname of the “Hardware City.”...