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Wrench.

Description: Patent for "wrenches; and it consists in the improved means for operating the movable jaw thereof." (lines 12-13) including illustrations.
Date: July 1, 1902
Creator: Boozer, George W.

Cotton Retainer or Dog

Description: Patent for improving a tool (dog) used in the operation of processing cotton bales. The (dog) tool does not require the replacement of other tools in cotton processing.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Cameron, Theodore R.

Nut-Cracker.

Description: Patent for improvements in nut-cracker by using “a pair of bent handle-limbs pivoted together near the bends of the limbs, a hammer-block rigidly secured on the opposite end of each handle-limb; each hammer-block having a cavity, these cavities being formed in opposed ends of the hammer-blocks; a handhold in each handle-limb, and a guide-piece having parallel members affixed by their ends on one of the handle-limbs, and loosely embracing the other handle-limbs.” (P. 2, lines 42-51.) Illustratio… more
Date: April 1, 1902
Creator: Dickey, William V.

Sulky-Lister

Description: Patent for improved version of sulky-lister, with more effective spring between planter and lister-plow. Improvements include ability for covering disks to move downward and function at required drill depth.
Date: April 1, 1902
Creator: Engelmann, Gustav

Display-Counter.

Description: Patent for a grocery display counter that has drawers at the back and transparent containers that enable customers to view merchandise from front and side.
Date: September 1, 1914
Creator: Friedrich, Edward

Ship-Protector.

Description: Patent for a ship protector that uses a system of mats that can be individually lowered to temporarily repair a hole blown in the hull by a torpedo or floating mine, thereby keeping the ship from sinking until it can reach port. The mats can also be used to prevent floating mines from contacting the hull. Designed to be easily applied without requiring any material changes in the ship's construction.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Geroianne, Francesco

Large woody debris in the lower San Antonio River

Description: This report "investigates the amount and effect of large wood debris (LWD) in the lower San Antonio River by quantifying the wood loading and evaluating the effect LWD might have on bank-full discharge and channel stability. This report describes the study reach, the methods employed, and the results derived for each aspect of the study."
Date: June 1, 2012
Creator: Haschenburger, Judith K.

Gearing

Description: Patent for gearing for a flying machine. This gearing will allow for two independent drive shafts to work with tow independent engines to allow both engines to connect to either or both draft shafts.
Date: April 1, 1913
Creator: Herrmann, Ernst W.

Hamper.

Description: Patent for a hamper that transports post, laundry, baked goods, etc. The hamper is compactly collapsible for easy storage.
Date: June 1, 1915
Creator: Hill, Edwyn

Chiropractic Table

Description: Patent for use by chiropractors in their manipulations of the human body, and has for its object the provision of a table or attachment to a table including simultaneously movable head and abdomen supports. The invention has been designed which embodies a head rest, chest support, and abdomen support all mounted upon a single hinged member which will automatically adjust itself to the patient laying upon the table, spring means being provided for opposing the movement.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Lege, John H.

A Financial Model for the Edgewood Independent School District: Volume 2. FIMOD Program Users Manual

Description: Part of a final report regarding a financial model meant to reflect various factors inherent in school system budgeting, generated through the use of a FORTRAN computer program, Financial Model (FIMOD). "This manual is designed to assist the user in the use of FIMOD. It contains comments with respect tot he program characteristics, input procedures, output reports, and program object time diagnostics. A sample problem is also included" (p. 1)
Date: March 1, 1971
Creator: Marshall, Marvin D. & Parr, Van B.

Baggage Check and Clasp.

Description: Patent for a new and improved baggage check and clasp. This design "consists in a novel construction and arrangement of a check, a direction-plate, and a clasp for securing said parts to an article of baggage" (lines 18-21).
Date: August 1, 1882
Creator: McLeary, James Harvey
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