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Aeroplane-Kite.

Description: Patent for a new aeroplane-kite which can be "readily dismantled and folded for shipping and easily assembled and placed in position for flying without the use of numerous fastenings and detachable parts, thereby making for simplicity and practicability" (lines 12-17). Also includes wind tunnels and a fuselage frame which is so easily assembled that a child can do it.
Date: October 19, 1920
Creator: McLaughlin, James T.

Apparatus for Separating Substances of Different Dielectric Capacities.

Description: Patent for an apparatus for separating substances of different dielectric capacities; the objective of this invention is to provide means for the material to be separated into its component particles for the purpose of producing material of dielectric hysteric impedance and collecting the separated particles according to the difference in time that the particles maintain their polarity due to the impedance generated from them.
Date: August 2, 1921
Creator: Sutton, Henry M.

Arrangement and Construction of Self-Service-Store Fixtures

Description: Patent for new and useful improvements in arrangement and construction of self-service-store fixtures. This invention provides an arrangement of shelving in sections with other parts of store furnture, the shelving being so arranged and constructed that all available space is economically utilized and at the same time permits the goods displayed on the shelves to be visible from a designated point in the store to avoid surreptitious removal of any goods while providing ample room for customers … more
Date: October 4, 1921
Creator: Hill, Leslie A.

Auto Steering-Lock

Description: Patent for a lock designed to attach to the spokes of a steering wheel with the intention of guarding it from "unauthorized persons" (line 20), including illustrations.
Date: June 1, 1920
Creator: Cosby, Luther F.

Automobile-Bed.

Description: Patent for Automobile-Bed which creates a bed space in the back of automobiles for users to comfortably sleep on roll-out mattresses in their vehicles.
Date: December 28, 1920
Creator: John S. Turner

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.

AUTOMOBILE-TOOL.

Description: Patent for an automobile tool for the Ford make of automobiles that "will hold the springs away from the bands and allow the bands to be removed and replaced or adjusted, when necessary" (lines 29-32) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 4, 1920
Creator: ROBERGE, JAMES Z.

Blow-Out Boot.

Description: Patent for a blow-out boot (as it pertains to tire repair). The defining feature of this invention is that the edges are flexible and overlapping, containing slots and loops that correspond to each other to facilitate the joining of the edges.
Date: November 8, 1921
Creator: Williams, George G.

Book-Support and Writing-Table.

Description: Patent for book support and writing table that adjusts to the item being used by the person. The tray is able to hold the item either a book or writing materials while adjusting to the user's needs. The book support and writing table can be folded to occupy little space.
Date: May 10, 1921
Creator: Taylor, Henry S.

Bottle-Filling Device.

Description: Patent for filling bottles with "two liquids and introducing them into the bottle at the same time under pressure" (lines 17-18), specifically for "carbonated beverages" (lines 12-13).
Date: April 6, 1920
Creator: Dannelley, Dillon C.

Cake-Forming and Cage-Loading Mechanism for Oil-Presses.

Description: Patent for a cake-forming and cage-loading mechanism for oil presses, specifically designed for extracting vegetable oil from cooked meats. The mechanism includes a revolving mold member and presser, allowing cooked meats to be compacted and ejected into a cake receiving cage.
Date: April 26, 1921
Creator: Henry, Nelson B. (Nelson Bollinger), Jr., 1883-1969

Chassis Connection.

Description: Patent for improvements on chassis connections for fastening a truck body sill on a chassis without boring a hole or weakening the will, while making the connection easier to make as well as more quickly; includes illustrations.
Date: March 23, 1920
Creator: Robinson, Robert F.
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