Charles Evans Hughes

“ There was no invention in a combination consisting of a covered rail track, conveyor car and an arm projecting over the course and connected with a mechanical lure carried before racing dogs. The pten t could be sustained only by virtue of the distinctive feature of the arm employed. ”

“ Patent No. 1,507,440, relating to 'Housing for Conveyor Cars and Tracks,' we have held to be invalid for want of invention. Smith v. Magic City Kennel Club, supra.
Patent No. 1,507,439 is for an improvement in starting cages for racing dogs. ”