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World-Chronometer

Description: Patent for a globe set on top of a pedestal, where the globes rotates by clock work to instruct the user of the time for any given place on the globe. Sides of the pedestal also allow for advertising.
Date: December 29, 1914
Creator: Agnew, Walter F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Lock Hopple.

Description: Patent for a new and improved lock-hopple. This design consists in "the combination of the semi-circular section provided at its free end with the latch-hook and concave edge, and the semi-circular section provided with the perforated projection for the attachment of the lap-ring, and with the lock" (lines 95-100). It further consists in "the partition, the cap-piece having the central key-opening, the journaled latch-hook having the end of its journal formed to fit in the recess in the end of … more
Date: December 18, 1888
Creator: White, Elisha Lafayette
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Ink Blotter.

Description: Patent for a new and improved ink blotter. This design "is to facilitate the process and shorten the time of the [writer] in blotting of the ink from his [or her] writing. [The design] attain[s] this object by so constructing the blotter that when in use it is always attached to and worn upon the hand holding the pen" (lines 8-13).
Date: December 30, 1884
Creator: Smith, L. Starr
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Indicator for Vehicles.

Description: Patent for a device for vehicles which can signal turns and stops. Designed to be used in place of the driver's hand, this device consists of indicator arms mounted of either side of a vehicle and button controls placed near the driver's seat. Illustrations included.
Date: December 30, 1919
Creator: Hutchison, William F., Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Water Elevator.

Description: Patent for a new and improved water elevator. This design "is to provide each bucket with a weighted back; also, in the manner of connecting the chains thereto, so that the necessity of the employment of a weighted wheel is obviated" (lines 20-24). This means that individual buckets may be removed and replaced, and construction becomes more durable and simple.
Date: December 28, 1880
Creator: Mayfield, William D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wire-Working Machine.

Description: Patent for improvements in Wire-Working Machines that forms hangers for "coats, trousers, and other clothing" (lines 11-12). Provides a more inexpensive, faster, and more accurate machine that uses less power, includes illustrations.
Date: December 16, 1919
Creator: Shelton, John F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Water-Conveyer.

Description: Patent for a water conveyer for irrigation, which has a series of buckets on a conveyer belt which pour over a waterwheel to power the motor of the machine. This model has streamlined the buckets water flow to minimize the power used from the motor.
Date: December 24, 1907
Creator: Dove, John Oliver & Wirsing, Charley
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Stirrup.

Description: Patent for "an improved bottom, an improved supporting-bar, and an instep-bar" (lines 8-9) for stirrups.
Date: December 11, 1900
Creator: Turner, Ephraim M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hydraulic Pressure and Time Indicator

Description: Patent for hydraulic pressure and time indicator for "recording the times when hydraulic cylinders are in operation and to indicate when the cylinders commence work or reach the required pressure" (lines 10 - 14).
Date: December 24, 1918
Creator: Helm, Clyde D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Stirrup

Description: Patent for a stirrup. This invention is intended for use when mounting difficult animals. Illustration included.
Date: December 13, 1906
Creator: Zimmerman, Gus H.
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Tree-Trimmer.

Description: Patent for a tree trimmer for use in pruning.
Date: December 5, 1911
Creator: Strong, George A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Stirrup.

Description: Patent for a new and improved stirrup. This design "has for its object to provide an improved stirrup wherein shall be combined lightness with strength, and wherein is provided a removable slipper and protector designed for use in winter" (lines 12-18).
Date: December 10, 1889
Creator: Turner, Ephraim M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Grain-Sourer.

Description: Patent for certain new and useful improvements in grain scourers, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 12, 1899
Creator: McLellan, Frederick A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hoe-Sharpener.

Description: Patent for a new and useful hoe sharpener, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 13, 1898
Creator: Foster, James T. & Miller, John B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hook and Eye Box Fastener

Description: Patent for hook and eye box fastener. This invention is designed to secure covers and lids for boxes, crates, chests, etc. Illustration included.
Date: December 28, 1909
Creator: Gregson, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Snap-Hook

Description: Patent for a snap hook in order to "provide a hook of simple construction that shall be securely locked when in use" (p. 2)
Date: December 30, 1890
Creator: Adams, Don B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Exhibitor.

Description: Patent for a rotating exhibitor for putting things on display that is lighted with electric lights.
Date: December 27, 1910
Creator: Turnpaugh, Walter S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Screen-Hanger.

Description: Patent for more accessible window screen hangers. The inventors claimed that these improved screen hangers eliminated the challenge of hanging window screens on the exterior of tall buildings. These screen hangers allowed customers to hang, adjust, and clean screens from the inside of buildings.
Date: December 9, 1919
Creator: Agee, Howard L. & Agee, Sidney A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Rock Drill

Description: Patent for a rock drill. This invention is designed for use with a pitman driven by a crank movement or a direct ratchet connected to a driving rod. Illustrations included.
Date: December 24, 1912
Creator: Speer, George F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Folding Minnow-Net.

Description: Patent for "improvements in fishing-nets, and particularly to frames for nets which can be set up in the water in various places where other nets cannot be used and which can be folded up into a small package for convenient carrying." (Lines 8-13) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 8, 1896
Creator: Breeding, Enoch
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Ornamental Stand.

Description: Patent for ornamental stand with pivoting revolvable arms, designed to be easily disassembled for packing or transportation.
Date: December 28, 1915
Creator: Fretwell, Nun Q.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cotton Cleaner

Description: Patent for Cotton Cleaner
Date: December 12, 1916
Creator: Dickerson, Eustice E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Rail-Joint

Description: Patent for a rail joint. Illustrations included.
Date: December 10, 1912
Creator: Giddings, Homer E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Rail-Bond.

Description: Patent for a rail bond that connects rails electronically.
Date: December 27, 1910
Creator: Dunivant, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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