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Aeroplane.

Description: Patent for an airplane (or aeroplane) which provides a large number of control surfaces adjustable by the pilot, including a moveable engine.
Date: January 7, 1919
Creator: Millican, Joel Walter
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Attachment for Plows

Description: Patent for a plow attachment that is easy to use, does not "require the use of a supplemental beam or handle" (lines 11-12), and can be used with different makes of plows
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Nunnally, Robert Bruce
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Boring-Bar.

Description: Patent for improvement in boring-bars, particularly in the ability to hold the tool securely "in place during operation and which will prevent the cutting tool from becoming loose in its socket or holder" (lines 12-15). Additional operations include the boring bar turning off or cutting on the outside in instances "where the lathe will not swing over the carriage" (line 19) and the cutting on both "the inside or outside of the work equally as well" (lines 16-18).
Date: January 21, 1919
Creator: Bird, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Check and the Like.

Description: Patent for a bank check that lists the names and information of multiple banks so that the check can be drawn or charged in multiple banks (universal check).
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Moody, Jason B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Combined Rail-Anchor and Tie-Plate

Description: Patent for a combined rail anchor and tie plate. The purpose of the invention is to combine the aforementioned devices to prevent rails from cutting into the ties, overturning, and spreading.
Date: January 24, 1919
Creator: Johnson, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cotton-Treating Machine.

Description: Patent for improved cotton treating machine that separates cotton fibers from seeds. This cotton treater keeps the cotton fibers long when separating the seeds, including illustrations.
Date: January 21, 1919
Creator: Cassel, John L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Crosscut Band-Saw.

Description: Patent for improvements in crosscut band-saws, in particular, a portable, power-driven crosscut band-saw used for lumbering wood. Designed with motor seated in light metal framework and intended to be operated by two persons. Meant for increased productivity through reduction in sawing time and ability to cut the tree within inches of the ground.
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Howland, Harry W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Demountable Tire-Rim.

Description: Patent for a demountable tire-rim for automobiles that tires can be "readily mounted or removed". "The principal object of (this) invention is to provide an automobile wheel rim which is demountable and which is so constructed that when removed from the wheel a segment of the rim can be swung inwardly thereby attaining an easy and quick removal of the tire from the rim, and vice versa.". The object of this invention was to create a rim that was easily detachable and was also sturdy and not as e… more
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Jones, Joseph H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Demountable Wheel-Rim

Description: Patent for Demountable Wheel-Rim. This invention relates to demountable and sectional wheel rims designed for use in connection with automobiles, motor trucks and motor vehicles of all kinds.
Date: January 21, 1919
Creator: Maupin, Frank L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Device for Controlling Electric Current.

Description: Patent for an improved device for controlling electric current. The device can control electric current from a generator specifically for the use in automobiles not to exceed a certain limit in high speed situations.
Date: January 28, 1919
Creator: Duke, Earle H. & Brown, James D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Dirigible Headlight.

Description: Patent for dirigible headlights for automobiles which pivot in the direction of steering while maintaining an independent tilt adjustment.
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Crumpton, Enoch M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Drill-Bit

Description: Patent for an improved kind of drill bit that is more durable against rock. The bit's cutting rollers have a frusto-conical shape, and are also detachable.
Date: January 24, 1919
Creator: Humason, Granville A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Etching Apparatus.

Description: Patent for an etching device that is for those interested in producing copper and zinc half-tones. This device can also use wave like motion to retain highlight tones and finish half-tones without requiring re-etching or staging.
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Beare, John H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Grade-Indicator.

Description: Patent for a grade indicator designed for land, air, and sea vehicles. It provides both lateral and longitudinal inclination with a simple construction.
Date: January 7, 1919
Creator: Shemeley, Jesse B. & Shemeley, Marion E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Horse-Power Apparatus.

Description: Patent for an improved horse-power apparatus for hay baling presses. "A pair of cables are arranged in frictional driving relation to one of which cables the house power is applied, while the other serves the purpose of communicating...to the baling press or other power-receiving parts".
Date: January 28, 1919
Creator: North, George W. & Andreas, H. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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