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Electric Meter.

Description: Patent for a simple and inexpensive electric meter that measures and records "the time during which an electric translating device, such as a motor or light, is connected with the source of supply, such as a dynamo-electric machine, located at a central station" (lines 11-15). Anyone can understand how it works, and it is more accurate than other meters.
Date: January 7, 1896
Creator: McGrath, William H. & Oram, John M.
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Post-Driver.

Description: Patent for a machine that drives posts and "can be placed on the running gear of a vehicle in such a manner that it can be readily adjusted to operate on posts at either side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle" (lines 14-18). It can be easily adjusted and is simply constructed.
Date: April 18, 1893
Creator: Harris, Stephen G.
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Corn Picker and Husker.

Description: Patent for a corn picker and husker, "wherein the ears of corn are delivered directly from the picker-arms to husking-rolls." (lines 11-13)
Date: March 20, 1906
Creator: Hancock, Charles E.
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Gearing for the Feed Mechanism of Planters

Description: Patent for gearing mechanisms in feed planters that are more efficient, faster, and less costly.
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Heylman, Edward M. & William, Roberts R.
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