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Attachment for Planters.

Description: Patent for attachment for planters that currently employed for planting cotton and corn fields, the object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which embodies novel features of construction whereby the runner is mounted and held firmly in position by action of spring, including illustrations.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: Raulz, Willie H.

Coin-Controlled Vending-Machine.

Description: Patent for a con-controlled vending-machine that sells stamps and similar products including illustrations. The machine "compels a complete cycle of operation for each coin received and cannot be rendered inoperative through the deposit of a plurality of coins in the chute or while the operation of the machine is in progress." (lines 14-17).
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: William O. Wolford

Cut-Off Lock

Description: Patent for gasoline cutoff for motor vehicles. Allows for vehicle to be still in use or running when left unattended, but will prevent it from being stolen.
Date: January 9, 1917
Creator: Reid, William O.

Direction-Indicator

Description: Patent for Direction Indicator for a motorized vehicle. This particular model is electrically operated and used to indicate to other vehicles and pedestrians, what the vehicle intends to do and aims to reduce accidents.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: Britton, Osa Leo

Farm-Gate.

Description: Patent for improvements upon Farm-Gates, through an object that will help in, "the simple and efficient means for either opening or closing the gate upon the pulling of an operating cable."(line 12- 14)
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: Skaggs, Silas R.

Garment-Hanger.

Description: Patent for a garment-hanger that is adjustable which enables it to be used for garments of various sizes, including illustrations. The device enables an entire suit to be supported and prevents wrinkles. This garment-hanger can also be utilized to crease clothing such as trousers, coats, etc. in the proper locations.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: McAlister, Ramey

Hay-Press.

Description: Patent for hay-presses relating to the arraignment and and construction of the means for operating the plunger of the press whereby reciprocation of the plunger may be secured by the revolution of an arm or lever whereby a single or double reciprocation of the plunger during a single revolution of the arm or lever may be secured as desired.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: Dudley, John Z.

Safety Car Net

Description: Patent for safety car-net to be attached to train freight-cars closing the space between adjacent cars and protecting train workers from falling.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: Matthews, Harrison C.
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