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Wire-Spacing Attachment for Baling-Presses

Description: Patent for a hay baling press attachment, which automatically spaces the wires and prevents them from becoming tangled between bales.
Date: August 27, 1918
Creator: Grant, William A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Window-Sash Lock

Description: Patent for "certain new and useful Improvements in Window-Sash Locks" (lines 5-7). "The object in view is to produce a simple and efficient device..., [which] consists essentially in the provision of means for permitting either sash to be locked or one sash to be partially or fully opened..." (lines 17-22).
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Rickel, Tremont W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wood-Splitting Machine

Description: Patent for improvements in wood-splitting machines whereby the billet or stick of wood to be split is positioned in the path of the maul or hammer after being placed on the blade.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Taylor, Lawerence S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wrist Blotter

Description: Patent for a wrist blotter that provides a simple and inexpensive blotter to be attached to the wrist.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Cardwell, Harland W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Improvements in Burners

Description: Patent for improvements for burners. It is related explicitly to hydrocarbon burners. Its purpose is to keep the oil and steam separate as they leave the burner by keeping them in two separate streams.
Date: June 19, 1918
Creator: Trahan, Clair A
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Well-Casing Grapple

Description: Patent for a well-casing grapple, allowing a positive grip when lowering casing or pipe within a well, or withdrawing it therefrom, without the danger of slipping or accident.
Date: April 30, 1918
Creator: Artzt, Erich C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wheeled Sectional Harrow.

Description: Patent for an improved wheeled section harrow with a simple construction that provides a way to raise and lower the harrow sections as needed, and improves construction of the truck carrying the harrow.
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Mize, William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trailer.

Description: Patent for improved construction and arrangement of trailers. This improvement will allow an easy turning movement where a number of trailers are connected while admitting of strain between the various trailers when they are turning a corner or going around a curve.
Date: August 20, 1918
Creator: Watkins, Leigh
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vacuum-Operated Make-And-Break Spark Plug

Description: Patent for an improved "vacuum operated make and break spark plug" (lines 16-17) including illustrations.
Date: November 19, 1918
Creator: Irwin, Herbert G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Well-Boring Rod.

Description: Patent for a well boring rod in which a hollow rod or shaft is used as a rotary power transmission shaft. The invention has for its primary objects the provision of means for reinforcing or stiffening a well boring rod so that a lighter tube may be used than would otherwise be the case.
Date: May 21, 1918
Creator: Layne, Mahlon E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Transmission Mechanism.

Description: Patent for a transmission mechanism "in which a minimum number of parts is employed and the working thereof is uniform, steady, and without lost motion" (lines 16-18). Additional benefits are "simple in construction, thoroughly reliable and efficient in operation, and which is strong and durable and may be manufactured at small cost" (lines 21-24).
Date: May 21, 1918
Creator: Martinez, Norberto
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tractor

Description: Patent for improvements to tractors which are designed with the driver's seat positioned on the trailing unit. The improvements allow for tools to be attached in such a way cultivating may be done near fences and other common obstructions.
Date: July 1, 1918
Creator: Chenoweth, William B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Ventilator

Description: Patent for low cost, improved ventilators for Pullman and passenger cars and buildings.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Hedges, Robert S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vacuum-Regulator for Oil-Pumps.

Description: Patent for vacuum regulator for oil pump. This device is simply constructed and easy to operate. It is an automatic cut-off in the vacuum of the pipe line to the pump.
Date: March 12, 1918
Creator: Hobb, James W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vacuum-Energized Make-and-Break Spark-Plug.

Description: Patent for a vacuum-energized make-and-break spark plug that "relates to new and useful improvements in ignition apparatus for internal combustion engines" (lines 16-18) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 4, 1918
Creator: Irwin, Herbert Glen
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Watchmaker's Tool.

Description: Patent for a watchmaking tool that enables a roller jewel to be set in the balance-wheel of a watch with accuracy, and without removing the hair-spring or the roller table.
Date: January 8, 1918
Creator: Kethley, Jacob D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tractor Attachment

Description: Patent for a tractor attachment. The purpose of this attachment is to lift up the back wheels of the driving vehicle and improving the power of the vehicle.
Date: December 17, 1918
Creator: Thomas, Samuel Shelby
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Transmission-Gearing.

Description: Patent for "improvements in variable speed transmission gearing, adapted for use upon automobiles or the like, while not necessarily restricted to such use. An important object of the invention is to provide apparatus of the above mentioned character, which is so constructed that the various speeds may be obtained in a highly expeditious and convenient manner" (lines 11-17) including an illustration and instructions.
Date: June 4, 1918
Creator: Pilcher, Newton R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vacuum Cotton-Picking Machine.

Description: Patent for vacuum cotton picking machine and improvements, such as it is more portable, a receiver for the cotton and discharge of the cotton, and an improved cotton picking nozzle.
Date: February 12, 1918
Creator: Chaney, Bailey E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tractor

Description: Patent for "novel features of construction and combinations of parts" in tractors to ensure a steady, even pace of travel and allow for traversing uneven landscape while maintaining a level setting, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: April 23, 1918
Creator: Altgelt, Herman E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Protector for Paper-Rolls.

Description: Patent for adjustable paper roll protector that prevents rolls of paper (such as what is used for newspaper printing) from becoming damaged during shipping and/or handling to prevent waste. Includes illustrations.
Date: May 28, 1918
Creator: Staley, William O.
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
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