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Motormeter-Anchor.

Description: Patent for a new Motormeter-Anchor: a device that will "provide a means whereby a motormeter can be anchored securely to the radiator of an automobile, thus making theft of same impossible, or difficult that it will not be attempted" (lines 8-12).
Date: September 20, 1921
Creator: Ashton, William James

Cotton-Cultivator.

Description: Patent for an improved cultivator used for tillage when the plows are not in the ground. The cultivator can also lighten the heaviness felt by the operator while the plow is being used.
Date: May 17, 1921
Creator: Barnett, James Samuel

Fountain Brush.

Description: Patent for the improvement of fountain brushes. The brush would be in the shape of a pencil which would stop ink or dye from spreading on fabric.
Date: August 16, 1921
Creator: Bates, William P.

Means For Protecting Vaults.

Description: Patent for protecting bank vaults by using metal shells (that are adapted to receive frangible gas containers containing asphyxiating or other disabling gas) as inner linings inside and next to the brick wall of the vault. The metal shells containing the gas containers will break upon contact when a person or persons are trying to breach the outer (brick wall) to gain access to the bank vault.
Date: April 5, 1921
Creator: Bumpass, Leonard E.

Peanut-Harvester

Description: Patent for a peanut harvester which can be attached to a standard cultivator frame. It is designed to uproot and sever peanut vines, then deposit the newly aerated peanut vines back onto the ground.
Date: June 29, 1920
Creator: Byrd, Gordon W.

Surface-Treating Device.

Description: Patent for surface treating devices that provides "a continuously moving surface treating member and support the same in such a manner that its application to the work may be adjusted to a minute degree and controlled by the operator while the device is in operation." (lines 11-16)
Date: September 14, 1920
Creator: Clarke, Alex A.

Surface-Treating Machine.

Description: Patent for a surface treating machine that improves support, where the surface treating member is "driven by intermediate means from a motor displaced from the member, together with means of effecting adjustments of the surface treating member with relation to the work" (lines 13-15), with illustrations.
Date: October 19, 1920
Creator: Clarke, Alex A.

Surface-Treating Machine.

Description: Patent for surface-treating machines in "an anular form and to dispose within the same a complete driving and operating unit, whereby the member is revolved, and to associate with said member and unit a support where by the surface-treating member is carried and may be applied to the work under full control of the operator." (lines 12-19)
Date: September 14, 1920
Creator: Clarke, Alex A.

Automobile-Rack.

Description: Patent for improved automobile racks that are elevated to accomplish the following tasks: removing paint from the automobile, and make the automobile more accessible during construction.
Date: February 10, 1920
Creator: Cleveland, David P.

Heating Apparatus.

Description: Patent for a heating apparatus that heats and dries sand or other abrasive materials. A furnace or heating member is attached to a receptacle, which heats and dries the materials. Materials are drawn out via a suction pipe.
Date: August 17, 1920
Creator: Cleveland, David P.
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