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Irrigator

Description: Patent for an irrigator used to treat piles (hemorrhoids) and similar diseases. A nozzle delivers liquid to wash the surface of the mucus coating of the afflicted area, and then drains the liquid without obstructing the flow of the liquid. Patent includes illustrations.
Date: January 18, 1921
Creator: Phillips, Edwin R.
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Surgical Splint

Description: Patent for a surgical splint, which is semi-rigid so that the instrument is rigid enough to maintain its shape and tension, but with a construction that includes softer materials like rubber so that it can be adjusted without causing pain or discomfort. Patent includes illustrations.
Date: December 14, 1920
Creator: Crawford, Lyter H. & Prante, John H.
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Electrically-Heated Instrument.

Description: Patent for an electrically-heated instrument. This scissor-like instrument has an electrically-heated edge that can be used to simultaneously sever and cauterize.
Date: January 6, 1914
Creator: Chapman, Joseph A.
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Bandage

Description: Patent for a new bandage or dressing clamp that will hold a bandage in place. It includes two circular, notched jaws held together by an adjustable tube. Illustrations included.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Lupton, Minnie May
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Surgical Instrument.

Description: Patent for speculum instrument used in treating women's sexual and reproductive health with new plunger mechanism for inserting powdered medicines.
Date: July 18, 1916
Creator: Finley, Hulon Kirk
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Powder Blower

Description: Patent for a new and improved powder blower used to insert powder medicine into the vagina, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: April 1, 1913
Creator: Woodward, Mortimer Lee
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