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Improvement in Seed-Planters.

Description: Patent for improvement in seed-planters by using a combination of lock-lever, bars, set-screw and a tongue to “construct accurate planters in which the planting may be readily done in exact check row, and which will allow the dropping device to be instantly thrown into or out of gear when desired.” (Lines 16-19) Illustration is included.
Date: April 13, 1869
Creator: Herrin, I. F.
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Milk Cooling and Aerating Apparatus

Description: Patent for machine that aids in the cooling, and aerating process of milk, so efficiently that it does not require agigtation of the milk.
Date: March 13, 1917
Creator: Vance, James M.
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Mold and Angle-Piece Used in Constructing Concrete Walls

Description: Patent for tools to create uniform concrete pieces and angles, with description of use and improvements and illustrations.
Date: April 13, 1886
Creator: Carrico, Thomas W.
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Portable Waiter

Description: Patent for a portable waiter comprised of wheels and a removable tray that is used to carry dishes to and from a dining room to a kitchen. Illustrations included.
Date: July 13, 1909
Creator: Hill, Georgie Fly
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Nut Lock

Description: Patent for a nut lock. Illustration included.
Date: June 13, 1905
Creator: Mills, Thomas M. & McKinnon, Thomas J.
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Steam Vacuum Pump.

Description: Patent for a new and improved steam vacuum-pump. This design consists in "[t]he combination, with a pump-cylinder, the water inlet and outlet pipes, a condenser-pipe, a steam-pipe, and valves located in the several pipes, of a vertically-movable rod having stops thereon, levers connecting the rod with the valves in the condenser-pipe and steam-inlet pipe, and a float loosely mounted on the rod and adapted to actuate the same" (lines 62-70).
Date: April 13, 1886
Creator: Hensley, Frank A.
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Padlock.

Description: Patent for a new and improved padlock. This design "relates . . . more particularly to those padlocks which are used for locking railway-switches . . . [T]he invention consists in a padlock comprising a bow, or hasp, or shackle, a spring-bolt for engaging the same, tumblers, and a lever connecting the tumblers and bolt, a locking device for the tumblers, and an audible alarm, such as a bell" (lines 9-25).
Date: January 13, 1891
Creator: Lucas, George William
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Telephone.

Description: Patent for a simple and effective magneto telephone with a newly designed apparatus that allows the telephone to better receive and transmit calls and "will receive its magnetism from the magnets of the magneto call" (lines 21-22).
Date: November 13, 1894
Creator: Serdinko, John
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Tire-Tightener.

Description: Patent for an adjustable tire tightener. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 13, 1897
Creator: Taylor, William Buford.
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Sanitary Cuspidor

Description: Patent for cuspidor that can be hidden from view, as well as hiding any unappealing odors.
Date: February 13, 1917
Creator: Lovece, Nicola
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Picture-Film Apparatus.

Description: Patent for a new and improved picture film apparatus. Improvements made to rewinding reels and prevention of strain on the film while in operation. Reels can be separated which allows for reuse with multiple films.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: McNeel, William Pinkney
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Photographic-Printing Apparatus.

Description: Patent for photographic printing apparatus for printing photographs from film or plate which aims to improve on previous models by making "the printing operation easy and efficient" (lines 20-21) including illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Welsh, Monte
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Door Check.

Description: Patent for a new and improved door check. This design "consists in providing the door with a sliding rod, which is adapted to be actuated so as to engage with a retaining-block attached to the floor by the knob-shank, which is provided with a dog for raising and lowering the rod" (lines 17-22).
Date: January 13, 1885
Creator: Niggli, Emil
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Silo.

Description: Patent for a feed storage building that allows silage to be discharged from bottom, removing the opportunity for air and spoilage organisms to affect remaining feed when silage is removed. A screw- or auger-like conveying device moves feed downward and eliminates the need for multiple points of door or window access in upper portions of the silo.
Date: August 13, 1918
Creator: Holmgreen, Julius H.
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Impression Cake

Description: Patent for a new type of impression cake meant for the creation of dental and other kinds of molds.
Date: May 13, 1919
Creator: Downie, James H.
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Dirigible Headlight.

Description: Patent for new invention in automobile. This is made of low cost and highly efficient. This is operated from the steering gear of the automobile.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Pepple, John. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Compositor's Stick

Description: Patent for a compositor's stick. This invention is for the improvement of the mechanism for setting type and printing.
Date: October 13, 1903
Creator: Weeks, Frank W.
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Cheese Cutter

Description: Patent for a cheese cutter.
Date: October 13, 1903
Creator: Niggli, Emil
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Eyeglasses

Description: Patent for "an improvement in eyeglasses; and it consists in certain novel constructions and combinations of parts" (lines 7-9), illustration and instructions included.
Date: March 13, 1900
Creator: Critzer, A. B.
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Sanitary Closet

Description: Patent for "improvements on sanitary closets for destroying the human excrement-s on the premises with little labor and expense" (lines 8-11).
Date: May 13, 1890
Creator: McCamant, Theodore F.
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Spring Bed Bottom.

Description: Patent for a new and improved box-spring. This design consists in "[a] main frame having slats and springs and a metallic frame encircling said springs, in combination with the curved brace-springs having the coils and loops pressing on top of the slats, said springs being secured to the slats and metallic frame, and the rods secured to said frame and passing through the ends of the slats" (lines 76-83).
Date: January 13, 1891
Creator: Houston, Leonard B.
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Fly-Trap.

Description: Patent for a fly trap that is simple to make and use.
Date: February 13, 1912
Creator: Wallace, William Simpson
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Folding Cot.

Description: Patent for a new and useful folding cot, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 13, 1900
Creator: Hutchinson, Searcy T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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