David Hounshell claims that "the first important patent pooling arrangement in American history" was for these devices and involved firms such as Grover &amp; Baker and Wheeler &amp; Wilson.  
The Brehmer and Smyth companies made devices of this type for the publishing industry.  BartheleÃ©my Thimmonier, who used these devices to fulfill a large order from the French army, was almost killed by a mob angry that these things were taking their jobs.  David Hounshell claims that "the first important patent pooling arrangement in American history" was for these devices and involved firms such as Grover &amp; Baker and Wheeler &amp; Wilson.  Industrial ones often have a walking foot. These machines increased the demand for printed paper (*) patterns.  Elias Howe arguably invented these devices.  These machines were improved by placing a hole in the point rather than the eye of the needle.  For 10 points, name these devices manufactured by Isaac Singer's company that sped up the making of clothes.
The Brehmer and Smyth companies made devices of this type for the publishing industry.  
sewing machine [or industrial sewing machine] 