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Account-Book.

Description: Patent for a new and improved account book that is arranged to improve accuracy of record-keeping and facilitate the referencing of different accounts.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Zimmerman, Charles Levy
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Adjustable Support.

Description: Patent for adjustable props or supports used in concrete construction or scaffolding, including illustrations.
Date: June 18, 1918
Creator: Ware, Howard T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Advertising Device.

Description: Patent for an advertising machine that is motor-operated and will display a succession of slides that can be shown during the day or at night. It includes a light to help show slides to the public, a shutter that automatically and intermittently displays slides, a lens for projecting slides on a distant screen, and a master slide to be shown with each slide. The patent includes illustrations.
Date: August 5, 1913
Creator: Bernard, Oscar C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor

Description: This document is a patent for the invention of the Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor. According to its inventor Frank M. Bell, the object of this mechanism is to fire aerial projectiles or torpedoes more accurately at their intended target. This mechanism can be called an anti-observation balloon/zeppelin weapon and it would see some usage by the Allied air forces during this conflict.
Date: October 10, 1916
Creator: Bell, Frank M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Aeroplane

Description: Patent for an airplane with improved steering capabilities and adjustments for atmospheric conditions.
Date: September 29, 1914
Creator: Canion, William G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Annuciator

Description: Patent for an annunciator. "This invention is designed for use in connection with a complete traction system" (lines 13-14). The design drives instruments via a train air system so that air pressure is constantly maintained. Illustrations included.
Date: February 18, 1908
Creator: Mayo, William C.; Houlehan, John & Briggs, George E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Aparatus for Cleaning Lechuguilla, Henequen, and Analogous Fibrous Plants.

Description: Patent for an improved apparatus for scraping lechugilla, henequen, and analogous fibrous plants. This apparatus scrapes the stalks of the plants mechanically and separates the pulp from the fiber of the plant so that the fiber will be cleaned and ready for use.
Date: September 3, 1918
Creator: Aguilar, Alfonso
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Aparejo

Description: Patent for more efficient and durable pack-saddle (aparejo) used by United States Army. Casing involves hollow boot-sticks and rubber-encased steel, with better fitting to prevent fatigue of animal.
Date: February 11, 1902
Creator: Keller, John & Titsworth, Richard
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Apparatus for Condensing Flue-Dust.

Description: Patent for an apparatus for "condensing and saving the flue-dust passing with the waste gases through the chimney of lead-smelting furnaces." (Lines 9-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: March 29, 1892
Creator: Hizon, Hiram W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Apparatus for Molding Silos and the Like.

Description: Patent for an apparatus of simple structure that allows for the easy adjustment and manipulation of parts. It is "used for molding silos and similar structures from concrete cement material" (lines 10-12).
Date: July 16, 1918
Creator: Atkins, Thomas B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Apparatus for Oiling Railway-Tracks.

Description: Patent for improvements in mechanism for “applying oil to curves and switches of street railway tracks” (lines 6-7) by using an “oil-tank [that] is arranged in the upper position of the hood or shield over the car-wheel. The valve is in the bottom of the oil-space and may be controlled by a lever arranged to turn or lift in the valve, and under the valve is arranged the oiling-wheel, which runs lightly on the track or face of the car-wheel and applied the oil." (Page 2, lines 69-76) Includes il… more
Date: August 4, 1891
Creator: Ennis, Thomas L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Apparatus for Sizing Ores or for Other Uses

Description: Patent for an apparatus for sizing ores. This invention is to "accomplish and accurate or approximately accurate sizing or classification of ores or granular materials in a rapid and thorough manner and with as large a capacity as possible" (line 15-19) illustrations included.
Date: June 23, 1903
Creator: Swain, Seth Russell
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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