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Artificial Tooth

Description: Patent for an artificial tooth that is better able to anchor to the mouth plate.
Date: July 5, 1918
Creator: Dee, Thomas W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vulcanizing Apparatus

Description: Patent for an apparatus used during the process of retreading tires that updates the manufacture of rubber tire patches.
Date: July 12, 1918
Creator: Rasor, James, E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Broom Rack

Description: Patent for a Broom-Rack
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Horn, Jacob S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Spark-Plug Attachment

Description: Patent for A Spark-Plug Attachment. This spark- plug attachment is designed to facilitate the sparking process without further damaging the porcelain component of the spark-plug.
Date: July 15, 1918
Creator: Sherill, Guy M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Protecting-Casing for Electrical Conductors

Description: Patent for "new and useful Improvements in Protecting-Cases for Electrical Conductors" (lines 5-7). The object of the invention is to provide a device... for surrounding the commutator of an internal combustion motor and protecting the terminals thereof and the electrical conductors connected to said terminals" (lines 12-17).
Date: July 16, 1918
Creator: Rooke, Henry L., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Crude Oil Burner

Description: Patent for crude oil burner allowing for the utilization of "crude petroleum and other similar oils" (line 13) for fuel.
Date: July 30, 1918
Creator: Worley, Ernest T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Splitting-Ax

Description: Patent for a splitting ax to be used for splitting wood, especially rails, constructed in a manner to prevent the ax wedge from sticking in the rail. The patent includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 16, 1918
Creator: Sandidge, Thomas R., Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Overall-Waist

Description: Patent for connections between union overalls and coat (waist). This invention enables a close overlap between trousers and coat, "to avoid all loose or flying portions of the garment which might otherwise impede or obstruct the free use of arms of the wearer or catch in machinery" (p.1 lines 51 to 55) etc.
Date: July 16, 1918
Creator: Elliott, Joseph S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fastener for Antiskid-Chains.

Description: Patent for a "means for fastening anti-skidding chains about the tread surfaces of tires, and consists of a simple and efficient device ... which may be easily and quickly applied to the wheel and as easily removed therefrom" (lines 16-21), including instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 2, 1918
Creator: Harmon, William Oliver
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Method of Preparing Carrot Flakes.

Description: Patent for a process of preserving carrots by reducing them to dried flakes so they "retain their flavor and color when subsequently cooked and served."
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Horn, Mary C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Elbow-Joint for Artificial Arms

Description: Patent for an elbow joint for artificial arms that can be manipulated by the wearer into any desired position.
Date: July 23, 1918
Creator: Corley, Quentin D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Holder.

Description: Patent for improved book holder for holding down the leaves of an open book which can be adjusted to fit various widths.
Date: July 2, 1918
Creator: Duckett, J. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fireplace Guard

Description: Patent for a fireplace guard. This fireplace guard is designed to prevent accidental fires.
Date: July 23, 1918
Creator: Haley, Ernest T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Combined Mail-Box and Door-Bell

Description: Patent for a combined mailbox and doorbell. The invention automatically sounds a bell when mail is placed inside that can be set up directly on the house or at a distance. The invention also serves to protect the mail from rain and mail thieves.
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: McDonald, James A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Swing

Description: Patent for a new lawn swing design meant to be "a simple and inexpensive swing which will be strong and durable" (lines 10-12) and that will engage all muscles in its operation, including illustrations.
Date: July 2, 1918
Creator: Bretz, Don C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Well-Screen.

Description: Patent for a "well screen in which a maximum screening area is obtained without weakening the frame" (lines 11-13) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 23, 1918
Creator: Layne, Mahlon E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Priming Device.

Description: Patent for a priming device, used on internal combustion engines, that can be used to assist an engine heat up. Through this device, users can accelerate this process and benefit from a more fuel-efficient vehicle.
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Brooks, Howard
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Device for Controlling the Flow of Fluid from Wells

Description: Patent for device controlling fluid flow from wells which allows for drawing off oil where oil and water are both present in a reservoir.
Date: July 30, 1918
Creator: Summerrow, Edward D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Railway Frog

Description: Patent for railway frog which "will tend to minimize the danger of train derailment at switch crossings" (lines 12-13).
Date: July 30, 1918
Creator: Jackson, George Ferris
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Adjustable Window-Shade Support.

Description: Patent for an adjustable window shade support that can readily attach a shade to a window frame and the roller can be adjusted to any desired location or elevation.
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Simmons, Oscar C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Lock-Strike.

Description: Patent for simple and durable lock plates for door frames. This patent is for the keeper plates for door locks and is an invention "for rendering the plate adjustable both vertically and horizontally without detaching the same from the door jamb" (lines 11-14). Includes one illustration page and description.
Date: July 9, 1918
Creator: Russell, Leo
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Garment-Protector.

Description: Patent for an easily detachable garment protector "for use with trousers and overalls to protect them from wear and from becoming soiled while in use" (lines 10-13) including illustration.
Date: July 2, 1918
Creator: Spencer, William Levi
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

Automatic Vaporizing-Plug

Description: Patent for "certain new and useful Improvements in Automatic Vaporizing-Plugs" (lines 5-6). "This invention... has for its principle object the production of a device which is adapted to be carried upon a manifold of an internal combustion engine... so that upon each stroke of the piston, or pistons, air will be drawn into the intake manifold where it will be mixed with gas passing therethrough, thus forming a charge which will have more power when exploded and which will prevent the formation … more
Date: July 2, 1918
Creator: Floyd, William B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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