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Ironing-Table

Description: Patent for ironing tables that can be knocked down and packed into a small compass for transportation or storage.
Date: April 29, 1913
Creator: Kennedy, William J.
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Knee-Pad.

Description: Patent for a simple and efficient knee-pad "made of leather or other pliable material, padded with a yielding lining to give comfort to the wearer" (lines 9-11). It prevents gravel, moisture, and other things from injuring the knee of the user.
Date: August 27, 1895
Creator: Dowling, Stonewall Jackson
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Vibrator

Description: Patent for a vibrator to be used for treating diseases and massage treatment.
Date: December 31, 1907
Creator: Swindell, John W.
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Indicator

Description: Patent for an indicator. This invention is for keeping track of a grocer's list. Illustrations included.
Date: December 4, 1906
Creator: Ellis, Harley Sigal
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Improvement in Plow and Seeder.

Description: Patent for a plow and seeder that has an added "rotating flanged drum composed of two perforated cylinders" (lines 10-11) including a detailed explanation and description of the illustration.
Date: February 19, 1878
Creator: Elliott, Pinkney H.
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Steam-Engine.

Description: Patent for a steam engine which is more economical than other steam engines. "Steam is cut off in the earlier or later part of the stroke, according to the conditions of the work" (lines 15-17), according to a governor or engineer.
Date: February 2, 1897
Creator: Dickson, Henry L.
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Steam-Engine

Description: Patent for "a new and improved steam-engine in which the motive agent is utilized to the fullest advantage" (lines 8-10).
Date: July 8, 1890
Creator: Robey, James G.
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Spading-Machine.

Description: Patent for a spading-machine that "can be propelled by any mechanism desired and which has soil engaging devices mounted in a novel manner whereby, as the machine is moved forwardly, said devices will be forced downwardly into the soil and then lifted upwardly so as to lift or break the soil." (lines 11-17) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 28, 1917
Creator: Robinson, David M.
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Mulsher.

Description: Patent for a tool to help with farming. It cuts weeds below the surface of the ground and throws the soil towards the row of crops. This tool should help with crop growth.
Date: August 17, 1915
Creator: Sikes, Jonas C.
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Mail Crane

Description: Patent for a mail crane. This invention is designed for the delivering sacks of mail to passing trains. Illustration included.
Date: July 28, 1908
Creator: Hagmann, Charles C. & Fitzpatrick, Jacob C.
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Triple Valve For Air-Brakes

Description: Allows the "auxiliary reservoir to be recharged without releasing the brakes" (lines 11-13) improving the triple valve in air-brake systems.
Date: August 25, 1903
Creator: Robinson, David M.
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Fishing-Float

Description: Patent for a new and useful fishing-float, aiming to provide a means for frictionally clamping the line within the float, so that the float can be adjusted readily along the line whenever desired.
Date: January 4, 1916
Creator: Scott, John S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Recording Door-Lock

Description: Patent for "a continuous-recording lock suitable for bonded warehouses, factories, stores, public buildings, offices &c., and by a slight modification applicable, also, for private residences" (lines 7-11).
Date: January 1, 1889
Creator: Ferguson, George J.
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Railroad-Frog.

Description: Patent for a "reversible or invertible" (line 13) railroad frog, which exhibits improved longevity and durability as compared to other railroad frogs. This patent contains illustrations.
Date: November 27, 1917
Creator: Reed, General B. & Morgan, James H.
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Fluid Pressure Brake

Description: Patent for a fluid pressure brake designed primarily for the railroad. This device is designed so the brakes will not engage prematurely before the fluid reservoir is recharged.
Date: December 31, 1901
Creator: McComas, Mark
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Fishing-Bob

Description: Patent for a fishing bob that "will be simple of construction, efficient in operation, one which may be manufactured at a minimum cost, and one in which the bob may be readily adjusted upon the line and securely held against accidental movement."(Lines 10-15) Including illustrations and instructions.
Date: April 21, 1903
Creator: Scott, John S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fishing-Float

Description: Patent for a new type of fishing float with "ferrules or caps" (line 18) on the ends to prevent water from getting into the float, causing it to decay, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: October 23, 1917
Creator: Scott, John S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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