Gravity Oil-Distributer for Ships.

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Patent for a gravity oil-distributors for ships at sea that calms the water during storms. "the objects of [the] invention are to produce a very simple, cheap and buoyant boat or float, that may be compactly stored upon deck, conveniently launched over the side of the vessel, and so manipulated therefrom as to keep a proper and desired relative position in connection therewith, and which will automatically feed oil to the water" (lines 11-18).

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Ericson, John September 18, 1894.

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  • Ericson, John John Ericson, of Sabine Pass, Texas, Assignor of one-half to Adelbert Phinney, of Edgartown, Massachusetts.

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  • Main Title: Gravity Oil-Distributer for Ships.
  • Added Title: Gravity Oil Distributer for Ships.

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Patent for a gravity oil-distributors for ships at sea that calms the water during storms. "the objects of [the] invention are to produce a very simple, cheap and buoyant boat or float, that may be compactly stored upon deck, conveniently launched over the side of the vessel, and so manipulated therefrom as to keep a proper and desired relative position in connection therewith, and which will automatically feed oil to the water" (lines 11-18).

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[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Application filed December 29, 1893. Serial No. 495,111. (No model.)

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  • September 18, 1894

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  • September 18, 1894

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  • December 29, 1893

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Ericson, John. Gravity Oil-Distributer for Ships., patent, September 18, 1894; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth173804/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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