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Bicycle.

Description: Patent for a bicycle that can be operated by the operator's hands or feet or both, and the motion used to operate the bicycle is that of rowing. "the rider must assume a position upon the machine corresponding to that assumed by an oarsman in a boat, and as the rider can work with both hands and feet all the energy and strength he is capable of exerting can be brought to bear upon the propelling mechanism in a most effective manner, and the seat can be rendered much more comfortable than at pre… more
Date: April 3, 1894
Creator: Hyde, Thomas B.
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Releasing Device for Brakes of Locomotive Drive-Wheels.

Description: Patent for a simple and durable improved releasing device for brakes of locomotive drive-wheels that prevents "the drive wheels from being locked and sliding on the track rails, to obviate the uneven wear on the wheel tire" (lines 15-18). The invention has an auxiliary piston connected to the triple valve piston and is controlled by back pressure in the steam chest.
Date: November 27, 1894
Creator: Pelham, Walter O.
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Submarine Plow.

Description: Patent for a simple, durable, and inexpensive submarine plow that has an adjustable beam with a plow on its lower end. The invention is meant to have a beam that is "capable of easier and more effectual adjustment to suit the conditions of the operation being performed" (lines 16-18).
Date: September 11, 1894
Creator: Halton, John
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