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Inventor of the 'Perkins Tractor', which consisted of two 3 inch metal rods with a point at the end. The tractors presumably cured inflammation and rheumatism. During his life and after his death Perkins was dismissed as a quack. However, Perkins continue to be successful and had several influential backers