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Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor

Description: This document is a patent for the invention of the Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor. According to its inventor Frank M. Bell, the object of this mechanism is to fire aerial projectiles or torpedoes more accurately at their intended target. This mechanism can be called an anti-observation balloon/zeppelin weapon and it would see some usage by the Allied air forces during this conflict.
Date: October 10, 1916
Creator: Bell, Frank M.
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Belt Elevator and Conveyer.

Description: Patent for bucket conveyers to maximize the frictional engagement between the transverse curvature of the inner surface of the belt and the periphery of the pulley.
Date: August 8, 1916
Creator: Marston, Frederick
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Cab-Signal and Automatic Stop

Description: Patent for a cab-signal and automatic stop that "relates to railway safety appliances and has particular reference to signals carried preferably within the locomotive cab." (lines 9-12) includes instruction and illustrations.
Date: November 7, 1916
Creator: Bulla, Melbern Bernie
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Car Journal Lubricating Machine.

Description: Patent for employed who related to car journal lubricating machine and oiling all classes of railroad cars and streetcars. Also, its benefits to improve the construction and increase the efficiency of machines of this character.
Date: April 4, 1916
Creator: Fleischer, Lewis Bernard
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Locking Device for Steering-Wheels.

Description: Patent for a new and improved locking device for steering wheels that secures the front axle of an automobile at an angle to prevent unauthorized movement beyond a small circle or curve, including illustrations.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Coleman, Oscar F.
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Threshold.

Description: Patent for an improvement for thresholds to consist of a single metal plate with an arched central portion and laterally-projected flanges that is cheaper and easier to make. The threshold will create a tight joint with the bottom of a door to prevent water and dust from entering through the bottom of the door.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Krause, Ernest
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Purse.

Description: Patent for a small purse attached to the hand via a strap, including illustration of purse in use on hand.
Date: September 26, 1916
Creator: Urmston, William B.
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Packing-Box.

Description: Patent for packing-boxes to improve and simplify devices such as plunger pumps, piston rods, and valve stems.
Date: August 8, 1916
Creator: Snell, William T.
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Support.

Description: Patent for improvements in supports for cots or mosquito nettings with an objective to present a novel and convenient device that is applied in operative positions.
Date: July 4, 1916
Creator: Pewther, Judson C.
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Tag-Fastener

Description: Patent for a device that attaches a tag to an item with rope or cord wrapping.
Date: March 14, 1916
Creator: Hine, Frank B.
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String-Fastener.

Description: Patent for string fastener of a simple construction to fasten a string after it has been arranged around a box, including illustrations.
Date: August 1, 1916
Creator: Hine, Frank B.
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Floor-Cleaner.

Description: Patent for an improved floor cleaner that allows for a belt or apron to be turned on to provide continuous motion in order to clean or scrub floors. The floor cleaner will also supply water to the belt, wring and catch dirty water from the belt, and tighten the belt.
Date: May 9, 1916
Creator: Crawford, Hezekiah H.
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