Itasca, Illinois, USA. The knuckle coupler or Janney coupler was invented by Eli H. Janney, who received a patent in 1873.


The knuckle coupler or Janney coupler was invented by Eli H. Janney, who received a patent in 1873. The coupler has been the standard coupling device in the United States and throughout North America. It also utilized in Japan, China, Taiwan, Australis, New Zealand, South Africa and elsewhere.


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Location: Itasca, Illinois, USA
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