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Combined Sword and Pistol.

Description: Patent for improvements in combined swords and pistols where the "pistol is supported by the sword blade adjacent the handle portion" (lines 11-12). The invention allows the "barrel portion of the pistol to be broken down or moved" (lines 15-16) to help with emptying the barrel and an adjustable sword handle to aid in the use of the pistol; includes illustration.
Date: September 4, 1917
Creator: Wigiert, Joe J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Electric Switch

Description: Patent is for electric switch that minimizes other phone interference and limits each call to a single caller on the line. Two lines can be connected to the switch.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Teare, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Gasoline and Oil Renovator

Description: Patent for a device that can take the impurities from gasoline and oil, thus making them reusable. Development and use are within text; includes illustrations to demonstrate the object of the patent.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Caen, George
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Grader-Blade.

Description: Patent for a new form of grader blade for road graders and ditchers for road and ditch work, with illustration.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Wendell, Benjamin J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Grass and Weed Cutter

Description: Patent for devicd for the cutting of grass and pulling of weeds from the root. Development and use are within text; includes illustrations to demonstrate the object of the patent.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Taylor, Lawrence S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Line-Type-Casting Machine.

Description: Patent for new and useful Improvements in Line-Type-Casting Machines, including illustrations and instructions. This invention relates to the casting of "lines of type on slugs or bars formed in molds from metal supplied by a melting pot" (lines 11-13) for linotype machines and provides "novel and efficient means for holding the used or worn out slugs in position to be fed to a melting pot, improved devices for automatically feeding one or more slugs to the pot as often as necessary, and novel… more
Date: September 4, 1917
Creator: Wilmans, Lloyd I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Motion-Picture-Film Cleaner.

Description: Patent for improvement in motion picture film cleaners which quickly and efficiently removes oil, dirt and grease from film that has been caused by the machines; includes illustrations.
Date: September 4, 1917
Creator: Noble, Marcos Eugene
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Paracentesis Needle or Trocar

Description: Patent for a needle with the purpose of injecting fluids or extracting excess fluids from the body. Includes illustrations to demonstrate the object of the patent.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Hill, Phillip
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pile-Supporter

Description: Patent for new and useful improvements in Pile-Supporters, specifically for use for protruding piles. "The device is designed to retain the ruptured portions within the anus, thereby relieving pain." Improvements allow extended wear and freedom of movement not allowed in previous supporters.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Raines, John L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Plow Stock.

Description: Patent for improvements to a plow stock to be adjustable so that the angle of the plow blade may be controlled causing the plow blade to enter the ground at the proper angle based on the type of ground being plowed.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Partin, William E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Smoking Device.

Description: Patent for a improving the art of smoking meat by providing a smoking device adapted to be positioned in the smoke house which provides a means for controlling the amount of smoke that comes from the fire and covers the fire allowing for safe operation.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Halata, Joseph J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Surveying Instrument

Description: Patent for surveying instrument involved in leveling telescope equipment at more optimal pivot points.
Date: September 4, 1917
Creator: Clark, Franklin S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tape-Measure.

Description: Patent for a tape measure with a claw on one end that the user can affix to a surface to hold one end of the measuring tape and aid in the measuring process.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Anderson, Andrew E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tillage Implement.

Description: Patent for an improved type of tillage implement of the harrow type that can be used in places other harrows can't operate, as well as being capable of being operated in close proximity to plants without damaging them. Illustration included.
Date: December 4, 1917
Creator: Bonds, Walter P. Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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