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Molding Apparatus.

Description: Patent for a molding apparatus for forming precast concrete units used for constructing monolithic straight and curved walls, floors, ceilings, and other building structures.
Date: October 31, 1922
Creator: Nelson, William E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Semaphore

Description: Patent for a semaphore in the form of a rotatable tubular post for the purpose of signaling traffic conditions at an intersection. The semaphore communicates signals in the form of red or green plates, red or green colored lamplight, and pneumatic whistles, which are triggered by vehicles passing over platforms installed on the road surface near the intersection by means of underground tubes containing chains and pulleys. The actuation of the semaphore is detailed in "parent" application, seria… more
Date: October 31, 1922
Creator: Durán, Arturo
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Shutter Regulator for Moving-Picture Machines

Description: Patent for new and useful improvements in shutter regulators for moving picture machines. This invention relates to the cinematographic apparatus and more particularly to the shutter mechanism of moving picture machines which may be adjusted with ease and convenience and made secure in the located position
Date: October 31, 1922
Creator: Journeay, Fred Y.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Electric Battery

Description: Patent for an electric battery. This battery is designed to be more efficient and run for a longer time, without adding water.
Date: October 24, 1922
Creator: Holmes, Frank M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Rural Mail Box.

Description: Patent for improvements to rural mail boxes with divided interior compartments for incoming and outgoing mail. Mail box design includes flag to signal to recipients and postman of incoming and outgoing items. Additionally the design features interior and exterior doors that can be secured with a padlock to prevent mail from being stolen or tampered with, and to shield from various weather conditions.
Date: October 24, 1922
Creator: Dooley, Will Henry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Spark Plug.

Description: Patent for a spark plug with the capacity to afford an intense spark, prevent leakage of current, and to preclude fouling of the plug in carbon.
Date: October 24, 1922
Creator: Bronson, Fred L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Concrete Form.

Description: Patent for a circular concrete form. The form is adjustable and allows nesting for storage and transport.
Date: October 17, 1922
Creator: Harris, John W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Gauge Cock.

Description: Patent for steam gauge or test cocks that provides a simple and economical gauge cock for steam boilers by which the steam can be readily tested and which is adapted to close the orifice automatically to provide a constructions which will not be disarranged in operation.
Date: October 17, 1922
Creator: Woodruff, Lovell H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Lawn-Mower Sharpener.

Description: Patent for a new device that improves lawn mower sharpeners, including illustrations. It is a detachable device that attaches directly to the lawn mower and sharpens the blades while in use.
Date: October 17, 1922
Creator: Lancaster, Edmund Banning
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Railroad-Crossing Signal

Description: Patent for signaling devices designed for use along railroads and grade crossings and meant to be automatically operated upon the approach of a train by giving a visible or audible signal at the crossing which will warn travelers of the approach of the train and calcuated to avoid the occurrence of accidents. The signal device includes a track associated train operated circuit closing device for energizing a bell, flashing light, or signal arm or any other equivalence or suitable signal device … more
Date: October 17, 1922
Creator: Hamilton, Morgan Smith & Brady, Charles Pettus
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Mop.

Description: Patent for an attachment that can be added to a standard broom which allows the broom to function as a mop.
Date: October 10, 1922
Creator: Glenn, William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Automobile-Puller.

Description: Patent for "the provision of a device adapted to be secured on the hub of the wheel for pulling the automobile out of mud or sand where the wheel would ordinarily spin without propelling the vehicle" (lines 11-16). It also includes an illustration.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Wright, Joseph H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Device for Lifting Push-Rods on Ford Motors

Description: Patent for a new and useful improved form of device for lifting push rods, intended more particularly for use on Ford motors, but susceptible of use on other makes of automobiles, when it is desired to position the cam shaft bearing in the Ford motors.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: McCarley, William T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Drilling Apparatus

Description: Patent for a drilling apparatus for wells. This drill is designed to be applied to a rotary and used with a pipe tong to screw and unscrew pipe joints.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Reeves, George G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Grain-Toller.

Description: Patent for a simple device that's placed in a grinding mill to automatically extract and regulate the amount of grain being withdrawn.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Perkins, Thomas F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Mortising Machine.

Description: Patent for a new mortising-machine attachment for lathes or boring mills, designed to securely attach a bracket, hollow chisel, and boring bit to the machine, allowing for adjustable positioning to match the machine's work support.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Andrews, Alluwee C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pump or Motor

Description: Patent for a pump or motor that has pistons that move with or are actuated by a fluid (related to Patent 1,101,329). This pump or motor is an improved design that is more effective in transmitting power to the pistons.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Reaugh, Fran
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Safety-Razor.

Description: Patent for a safety razor with innovations for effective use, convenient features (including for beard combing), and thorough cleaning of all components. Notable is a spring action mechanism controlled by the user's thumb, which causes the blade to move back and forth "to carry out a satisfactory cutting action" (lines 45-46).
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Catron, John J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Spittoon.

Description: Patent for a spittoon that does not spill the contents "in case the article is upset when moved by the foot or when struck in a way to cause the same to overturn".
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Holman, Vasser C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Covering for Meats.

Description: Patent for an aromatic asphaltum and paraffin wrap to preserve, protect from air and moisture, and transport meat that will not become brittle under cold temperatures.
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Pletcher, Lyle J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Engine.

Description: Patent for a new engine designed to maximize power output by using a single crank's bearing surface and increase the crank power without lengthening the piston travel.
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Ingram, Joseph D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Locking Device for Automobiles.

Description: Patent for a "locking [device] for automobile," especially "an attachment for use ... with the steering wheel and the steering columns or attachments" (lines 9-13). This device is effective as a lock, as it keeps the steering wheel from rotating and the "throttle actuating members or levers ... held against movement" (lines 14-16)
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Jones, Edward F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Milk-Bottle Cap.

Description: Patent for a new milk-bottle cap that provides closure for the mouth of milk bottles or jars which can be easily detached and cleaned.
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Davis, Ida
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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