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Concrete Composition

Description: Patent for a formulation of waterproof concrete that utilizes lava rocks.
Date: December 17, 1918
Creator: Charles E. Barglebaugh
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wrench

Description: Patent for wrench. Machine bolts have a cylindrical or round shank and therefore in order to remove the nut it is often necessary to employ two tools, one engaged with the head of the bolt to prevent its turning and the other engaged with the nut for removing the same. This invention involves a structure provided which includes a member for engaging and holding the head of the bolt and another member for engaging the nut and capable of being revolved whereby the nut may be screwed on to or unsc… more
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Moore, Asa C. & Ozment, Edward L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vegetable-Curing Plant

Description: Patent for curing vegetables by a unit system. The design is a curing house of multiple bins with air circulation in each, allowing for a faster and more uniform curing process.
Date: November 12, 1918
Creator: Ewton, Thomas F. & Waldrop, Frances E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Leather-Working Machine

Description: Patent for a leather-working machine which performs the many steps involved in finishing leather straps and related items into one easy step, with illustrations.
Date: June 4, 1918
Creator: Russell, Frank K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Interest-Computing Device.

Description: Patent for a mechanical interest computing device, which is designed to be simple to build, maintain, and operate.
Date: December 10, 1918
Creator: Harris, Ira S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Line-Type-Casting Machine

Description: Patent for a line type casting machine that focuses on improvements to the pot charging device and uses a type of float mechanism (as opposed to a thermostat) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: March 5, 1918
Creator: Wilmans, Lloyd I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wall Construction

Description: Patent for type of wall construction that have plastic slabs (spacers) that are superimposed and secured together by concealed mortar joints.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: Sawyer, Frank McM.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Window Washer And Wiper.

Description: Patent for improvement in window washer and wiper design pertaining to the windshields or windows of street cars.
Date: August 6, 1918
Creator: Randall, John G.
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

Model Display Stand.

Description: Patent for new improvements in model display stands for articles of clothing in which the display is made interchangeable and has a fabric background.
Date: October 29, 1918
Creator: Tyler, Claude B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Process of Treating Cotton-Stalks

Description: Patent for a low cost method of treating cotton-stalks to be used for similar purposes to hemp and other similar fibers.
Date: February 19, 1918
Creator: Jones, Levander D.; Deacon, Herbert D. & Marvin, Zebina E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pump

Description: Patent for high pressure water pump with improved arrangement of and contact between internal pumps in order to create higher water pressure. For use by fire fighters and at pump stations, including illustrations.
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Raynes, Clarence R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Military or Other Insignia

Description: Patent for improved military or other insignia pin. It is an attempt to improve the pin design with stronger materials and different construction methods.
Date: October 22, 1918
Creator: Semans, Clare L & Heiligman, Edward C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pass-Book

Description: Patent for improvements on pass book design, so that the owner's name can be included on the cover of the book, and so that the name can not be easily removed.
Date: April 23, 1918
Creator: Exline, Marcus P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tandem-Roller Attachment.

Description: Patent for improved, simply constructed, and high-efficiency tandem roller attachments with the purpose of, "preventing surface waving of roadways," (lines 18-19) including illustrations.
Date: May 14, 1918
Creator: Brown, Frank O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Photography Exposure Meter

Description: Patent for a Photography Exposure Meter, whereby the correct exposures may be obtained in the taking of pictures irrespective of weather conditions and the period of the day.
Date: April 14, 1918
Creator: Cady, Silas J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Elastic Tire.

Description: Patent for improvements on elastic tires, so that they are solid and secured on rims of wheels laterally and circumferentially, with fastening rings that hold the tires steady with circular movement; includes illustrations.
Date: October 29, 1918
Creator: Avery, John M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Cotton-Harvester

Description: Patent for cotton harvesters and particularly to the picker mechanism, in which the picker is able to provide means for picking the cotton and delivering the same to the desired basket on the vehicle.
Date: February 18, 1918
Creator: Newman, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Signal Apparatus for Motor-Vehicles

Description: Patent for automobile signaling apparatus. The apparatus is designed to signal the operator's direction to other drivers.
Date: September 17, 1918
Creator: Riggs, Fletcher S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Stovepipe-Fastener.

Description: Patent for a stovepipe fastener for the purpose of securing the end of the stovepipe into a sheet metal thimble and preventing the stovepipe being pulled out of the chimney and into the room.
Date: December 31, 1918
Creator: Schuch, Anthony
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Shank-Stiffener and Heel-Plate for Shoes.

Description: Patent for "shank stiffener and heel securing plate for use in the manufacture of shoes or in the repair work" (lines 25-27) to prevent or repair buckling, loosening, and breaking of heels due to shanks of soles being made from "leather, compressed paper, or steel" (lines 18-19) which historically have not been able to support the heel of the shoe.
Date: May 7, 1918
Creator: Cobler, Lee Ora
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Sight Feed Measuring Device

Description: Patent for a "sight-feed" (line 10), a measuring device that lets the user see how much gasoline is still available in the container. Specifically adaptable to commerical fuel pumps.
Date: August 20, 1918
Creator: Terry, Graydon M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Disintegrating-Machine.

Description: Patent for "bodily revolving a mass of fibrous material over a disintegrating member whereby a shearing action is had and the material disintegrated." (lines 13-16)
Date: December 3, 1918
Creator: Patterson, Warren A.
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
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