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Binder For Books

Description: Patent describing an invention for a binder to securely hold pages, but allow leaves to be removed, and also lay flat. It includes oppositely-disposed hinged plates with a locking-rod.
Date: December 12, 1905
Creator: Crowder, Joseph Wade
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bicycle-Lock.

Description: Patent for a new and improved bicycle lock for "application to bicycles and comprises the novel features hereinafter described and claimed" (line 11-13).
Date: December 26, 1899
Creator: Von Nordhausen, Otto
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bench-Dog

Description: Patent for a bench dog for holding boards while they are being cut.
Date: December 27, 1910
Creator: McCormick, Terrill W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Automatic Weighing-Scale

Description: Patent for a new and improved Automatic Weighing Scale. The improvements provide competely automated operation for weighing materials in bulk. The efficiency of device allows materials to be weighed without having to add or remove weights.
Date: December 10, 1912
Creator: Standefer, Henry R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 29, 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his father for the package he received and mentions enjoying the wine was been included. He mentions graduation is in four weeks, discusses his standing in his classes and expresses hope that he will get the assignment of his choice. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: December 29, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Breech-Loading Fire-Arm

Description: Patent for a new and improved breech-loading firearm. This design "consists in the devices for opening the breech-block and ejecting the cartridge-shell by one and the same motion that cocks the gun, and also in a spring and pitman arranged with the breech-block" (para. 2).
Date: December 4, 1877
Creator: Petmecky, Joseph C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Carton

Description: Patent for improvements made to a carton such as an inclusion of a wrapper and retaining strip to protect and hold valuable objects such as glass along with various other improvements to the overall construction of the carton.
Date: December 6, 1918
Creator: Elder, Joseph H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cotton Topper and Boll Weevil Catcher

Description: Patent for improvements to cotton topper and boll weevil catcher machines. This invention will cut tops off cotton plants at a certain height to prevent the spread of the boll weevil insect.
Date: December 6, 1917
Creator: Marquis, Alex & Sprott, Willie
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Centrifugal Pump

Description: Patent for centrifugal pump design meant to improve upon past models in which pieces of the pump wear out over time.
Date: December 17, 1918
Creator: Duda, Oswald
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Car Axle Lubricator

Description: Patent for Car Axle Lubricator created with the specific intent of better lubricating the journals and bearings of car axles to prevent overheating with less waste of oil.
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Urbieta, Jose M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Broom-Holder.

Description: Patent for a holder for suspending a broom by its head in an inverted position. Primarily a bracket designed to be secured against a wall or the back of a door.
Date: December 24, 1918
Creator: Veach, Dewey M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg.
Date: December 18, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: December 18, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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