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- Improvement in Velocipede.
- Patent for improvement in velocipedes by using “two levers that are secured by a pivot-connection to pendent vibrating fulcra, on each side of the machine, and to the cranks of the driving-wheel; this would develop greater power than can be brought to bear by the placing of the feet of the driver directly on pedals on the crank-pins, or wrists.” (Lines 32-37) Illustration is included.
- Improvement in Velocipede.
- Patent for an improved arrangement of velocipedes "to allow the use of a much larger driving-wheel than is compatible with the use of pedals that are placed directly on the crank pins or wrists, and to increase the power that can be applied to the propulsion of the machine by the feet of the driver, and the the speed at which is may be driven." (Lines 16-22) Includes instructions and illustrations.
- Improvement in Hand-Vises.
- Patent for hand vise to use as a tool for mechanics to hold small articles, can be attached to bits or augers for gauging the depth of a hole bored, and also for countersinking such holes for screws.
- Improvement in Vibrating Propellers
- Patent for Improvement in vibrating propellers for steamers to improve the ability to control the vessel. Includes two illustrated and labeled figures.
- Improvement in the Propulsion of Vessels.
- Patent for improvement in vibrating propellers with continued paddle action that can be attached to a line of boats.
- Improvement in Processes for Preserving Wood.
- Patent for preserving wood from the ravages of marine insects (lines 7-8).
- Improvement in Vibrating Propellers.
- Patent for new and useful improvement in vibrating propellers.
- Improvements In Vine-Rakes
- Patent for new and improved Vine-Rakes to use in everyday farming. Uses includes pulling fines from crops and preparing the ground for plowing or digging before planting crops.
- Improvement in Plows.
- Patent for "a new and Improved Plow" (lines 4-5) including illustrations.
- Improvement in Plows.
- Patent for improving a plow device that is curved and has open grooves.
- Car Coupling.
- Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design "is to provide a . . . car-coupling link which automatically uncouples cars in case one or more of the cars runs off the track" (lines 7-10).
- Blind Stops.
- Patent for a new and improved stop for blinds. This design "is to provide a convenient means by which blind-slats may be swung on their pivots, so as to open or close to the extent desired" (lines 8-11).
- Device for Attaching Pumps to Oil and Other Cans.
- Patent for a device for attaching pumps to oil and other cans.
- Pistol Game Apparatus.
- Patent for a new and improved pistol game. This design "consists of a pistol device of novel construction, in combination with a horizontal revolving table having stalls for reception of a ball, the said pistol device being to drop the ball into the table while revolving for playing a game in which the score of the game is to be counted by the number of the stall into which the ball chances to fall" (lines 8-15).
- Spring-Bottom Camp-Bed
- Patent for an improved, less expensive, and easier to use camp bed granted to William Green Holden.
- Lock Stitch Ripper.
- Patent for a new and improved multi-tool. This design "relates to an improved combination tool or implement designed to be used in connection with sewing-machines, and combining in a convenient form several instruments which operators on sewing-machines should always have ready at hand" (lines 9-14).
- Axle Lubricator.
- Patent for a new and improved axle lubricator. This design consists in "[t]he combination, with the barrel or reservoir, its piston, and screw of the passage leading up from the top of the barrel-chamber, and the tube passing through the axle-collar and into a cavity of the axle arm" (lines 92-97).
- Fastening for Blind Slats.
- Patent for a new and improved fastening for blind slats. This design "consists in a device for use with a blind to clamp the slat-rod, and thereby retain the slats more or less open or closed" (lines 7-9).
- Combined Milk Pan and Curd or Cheese Mold.
- Patent for a new and improved combined milk pan and curd or cheese mold. This design "consists in a dairy or kitchen utensil composed, mainly, of a pan with spout and stopper, and a detachable screen-cover to the pan constructed to also form a mold, and otherwise of peculiar construction" (lines 8-12).
- Feed Water Heater.
- Patent for a new and improved feed-water heater. This design "is to provide a boiler with a feed-water heater which will serve as a spark-arrester, and which will also purify the water and prevent the formation of scale in the water, and whereby, also, the heating surface will be increased and fuel economized. The invention consists of a feed-water heater composed of a series of pipes attached to half-cylindrical heads, placed diagonally in the fire-box of the boiler, and connected with the water-space of the boiler" (lines 8-19).
- Blind Stop.
- Patent for a new and improved blind-stop. This design consists "[i]n blind-stops, the rod, consisting of two parts connected by a thin piece of metal, in combination with a blind provided with a median open-slotted tapering screw and thumb-nut" (lines 49-53).
- Latch and Lock Combined.
- Patent for a new and improved latch and lock. This design consists "[i]n a lock, the combination, with the bushing extending through and rigidly secured to the door and having a screw-thread on its inner end, of the lock-case having the circular screw-threaded aperture into which the threaded end of the bushing is screwed, the spring-actuated bolt and knob-spindle connected therewith, and the outer plate having the notch engaging with the lug on the case, and the downwardly projecting side-pieces [and] provided with screw-holes" (lines 75-85).
- Mechanical Calculator.
- Patent for improvements in pivoting arm and sliding arm calculators. Includes instructions and illustrations.
- Design for a Spoon.
- Design patent for a souvenir spoon typical or representative of the state of Texas; "The leading feature of [the] design is a head and bust of Davy Crockett, which forms the outer and wide end of the handle...About the middle of the shank and projecting on each side of the same is the lone star, while on the bowl of the spoon is a representation of the old building known as the 'Alamo'" (lines 14-22).
- Piano Tuning-Pin
- Patent for a piano tuning pin that has "superior advantages and of a simple and effective construction and arrangement of parts, which will provide for a more accurate tuning of the piano with which the device is used and at the same time preserve the strings against breakage by avoiding the use of sharp corners" (lines 14-18).
- Gage for Bias-Cutters.
- Patent for a gauge for bias-cutters that produces "a pair of shears or scissors and provide the same with such additions as will adapt them to accurately cut to a predetermined width bias strips of any fabric" (lines 10-14).
- Lantern.
- Patent for a lantern "in which a candle is used as a light-giving medium, and in which the chimney is tightly supported on the base of the lantern and around the candle, so that the light is fully protected against extinguishment by wind, and a cheap and convenient article is supplied" (lines 9-15). The lantern has a raised base with a candle socket in the middle, and the glass chimney is securely attached to the base. A frame and handle is attached to the base and top of the chimney.
- Soot-Preventing Composition.
- Patent for "an improved soot-preventing composition, which is used by being sprinkled over the coal and which furnished a more complete combustion of the carbon-particles carried along by the products of combustion, so that the deposit of soot into smoke-pipes, flues and chimneys is prevented from forming cinders and large clinkers." (Lines 9-17) Includes instructions and illustrations.
- Lantern.
- Patent for a lantern related to a patent previously granted to the inventor (No. 522,062). This patent has a more simple design and improved means for keeping the chimney on the base of the lantern. The base has a pivoted main-bail that extends above the chimney, and the bail has hinged to a handle-bail.
- Lantern.
- Patent for a lantern that has an "exceedingly cheap construction, that is designed for use in high winds, as well as for domestic use, and which may be employed in connection with the ordinary oil and wick or candle" (lines 10-14).
- Lantern.
- Patent for an inexpensive, simple, and efficient lantern meant to be used outside in high winds, and can carry a candle or oil light.
- Lantern.
- Patent for a simple and inexpensive oil lantern made to operate in strong winds. It is "easily handled and manipulated for adjusting and fastening the several parts thereof properly in position" (lines 17-19).
- Caster Attachment for Plows.
- Patent for "a simple and practical attachment for a sulky or other plow which will enable the operator to readily turn the plow at any point where this may be desired while the plow is in service, and furthermore, to furnish a device of the above-indicated character which will be especially well adapted to facilitate the turning movement of a disk plow and dispense with the use of a tongue to guide the plow." (Lines 14-23) Includes instructions and illustrations.
- Gage - Shears
- Patent for a new and useful improvements in shears. This design "consists of the details of construction and arrangement of the several parts"(line 16-19).
- Dental Plugger.
- Patent for a dental plugger which has a movable cylinder on the interior with a "piston-like mallet working in the cylinder and adapted to strike the same, to impart movement to the dental tool" (lines 93-95).
- Pipe Connection.
- Patent for "an improved means of connecting the T which usually joins the pipe of a windmill-operated pump to a cistern-pipe" (lines 7-9)
- Collapsible Crate
- Patent for a collapsible crate. Illustration included.
- Irrigating Implement
- Patent for an irrigating implement. Illustration included.
- Cot-Canopy
- Patent for a cot with a surrounding canopy that is designed to keep insects away from the user.
- Window Sash
- Patent for a window sash. Illustration included.
- Stalk Cutter
- Patent for a stalk cutter. Illustration included.
- Preserving Apparatus
- Patent for a preserving apparatus. This invention is designed to impregnate articles of food with preservatives or saccharine substance for the use of making catsups, nut syrups, fruit candy, and other like items. Illustration included.
- Ant-Trap
- Patent for an ant rap designed to catch ants and burrowing insects that are destructive to vegetation. Illustrations included.
- Track-Rail Brace
- Patent for a track rail brace that connects the rails of a track and prevents spreading.
- Crate
- Patent for a shipping crate that has detachable parts and is able to be folded. Illustrations included.
- Combination Fish-Bucket.
- Patent for a combination fish bucket, which has two compartments for holding bait, tackle, and food and a holder for a fishing rod, which may be carried on the body or by a handle.
- Resilient Wheel.
- Patent for a resilient wheel, which absorbs shocks.
- Insect-Trap.
- Patent for an insect trap that attracts insects with a light.
- Trap
- Patent for a trap for catching small animals and insects. Illustrations included.
- Reamer.
- Patent for a reamer with a hexagonal shaped body and shell, central hub, a series of plates, springs, and metal dogs. Used for reaming well drilling tubes, which are used to drill artesian wells and deep water, and for cleaning out the reamer's own interior.