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Hinge Construction.

Description: Patent for a hinge so that doors hung by the use of the hinge will not slam or move casually into a closed position.
Date: June 18, 1918
Creator: Weaver, James J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Protector for Type-Writer Frames.

Description: Patent for typewriter frame protector. The protector attaches to the part of the typewriter frame which is subjected to frequent contact by the user. The protector prevents the frame from wear which can lead to rust.
Date: March 12, 1918
Creator: Glasscock, Gerald A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Signal Stand

Description: Patent for a signal stand designed for use in connection with train order boards employing a semaphore as a signal. "The invention, broadly stated, comprises a stand having suitable feet and arms connected by a body portion, said arms serving as a support for a notched quadrant, which quadrant is secured to the arms, a plurality of interconnected layers, one of said levers having a fulcrum or pivotal mounting with the body portion, another of said levers being formed in two parts, one part of w… more
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Fleagle, Robert H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Sailboat.

Description: Patent for an improved sailboat with updated "arrangement of cables controlling the movements of the sails whereby the force of the wind alone is utilized to simultaneously shift all the sails... by merely changing the course of the vessel by actuating the rudder in the usual manner." (lines 10-16), including illustrations.
Date: September 12, 1922
Creator: Moraitis, Charalabos
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Roll-Calendar.

Description: Patent for an improved roll calendar comprising a calendar strip, a pair of rolls, and a display casing. The calendar can be moved in either direction to display any calendar month desired. The improved calendar is extremely cheap and simple, may be readily operated and embodies improvements in the construction of the casing.
Date: May 28, 1918
Creator: Townsend, Isaac W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Shell.

Description: Patent for improvements to explosive projectile shells. Provides a shell adapted to contain gas and high explosives with constructed multi-layered shells with the intent to inflict as much damage as possible.
Date: April 29, 1919
Creator: Aoughsten, Richard G. & Aoughsten, Otto L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Direction Signal

Description: Patent for a "direction indicator" (lines 12-13) adapted for se in vehicles. Created for a simple method to inform other drivers of the intended direction of the car it is installed in.
Date: August 27, 1918
Creator: Hayhurst, Clark R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Collapsible Rim.

Description: Patent for a collapsible rim for wheels, particularly the wheels of motor vehicles, to provide ease in changing tires. Instructions and illustrations are included.
Date: March 20, 1917
Creator: Rogers, Francis
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Spring

Description: Patent for a spring "wherein all of the parts are removably connected to each other so as to be convenient and inexpensive to repair." (Line 11-14)
Date: November 3, 1914
Creator: Avera, Lawrence A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Aeroplane.

Description: Patent for an aeroplane which is a device that is able to travel through the air due its shape and the reaction from atmosphere and gravity.
Date: December 16, 1913
Creator: Hanna, John G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Automatic Gate Latch.

Description: Patent for invention of a gate latch which is very simple, durable and is comparatively inexpensive. This has a swinging latch attached to the gate.
Date: August 1, 1916
Creator: Schultze, August J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Toy

Description: Patent for a toy particularly adapted for the amusement of small children.
Date: May 29, 1914
Creator: Boyle, Frank J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Window-Sash Lock.

Description: Patent for a device which may be attached to the upper and lower sashes of a window to firmly lock them in position. The device is special because "the attachment to the upper sash does not project into the path of the lower sash nor interfere with its operation" (lines 16-19).
Date: June 8, 1915
Creator: Merrell, Frederick R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wrench.

Description: Patent for an improved wrench that is effective and durable. Illustration and description included.
Date: March 28, 1916
Creator: Collier, Frank A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Landing-Net.

Description: Patent for improvements to landing nets to make them foldable or collapsible, providing for easier storage when not in use.
Date: June 22, 1915
Creator: Franklin, Robert M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Weed Killing Car.

Description: Patent for a weed killing car that runs on a railroad track. It distributes herbicide along the line of the railroad track.
Date: June 2, 1914
Creator: Ortan, Ingomar F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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