This invention is comprised of a background-reducing x-ray multilayer mirror. A multiple-layer ``wavetrap`` deposited over the surface of a layered synthetic microstructure soft x-ray mirror optimized for reflectivity at chosen wavelengths is disclosed for reducing the reflectivity of undesired, longer wavelength incident radiation incident thereon. In three separate mirror designs employing an alternating molybdenum and silicon layered mirrored structure overlaid by two layers of a molybdenum/silicon pair anti-reflection coating, reflectivities of near normal incidence 133, 171, and 186 {Angstrom} wavelengths have been optimized, while that at 304 {Angstrom} has been minimized. The optimization process involves the choice of materials, the composition of the layer/pairs as well as the number thereof, and the distance therebetween for the mirror, and the simultaneous choice of materials, the composition of the layer/pairs, their number and distance for the ``wavetrap.``

Patent for a target device for pistols and rifles which allows for the motion of the target being hit to move another target into view.

Patent for bale binding devices that takes wire from spools and binds each bale and then twists the ends of the bale so they hold their shape.

Patent for improvements in motor vehicle transmissions in which all gears mesh at one time as opposed to being shifted and are "obtained by clutching different selected drive gears to the drive shaft of the transmission." (lines 18-20)

Patent for a device to attach fishing floats to fishing lines.

Patent for improvements to railway air-brake apparatuses, including specifications for such improvements.

Patent for a fish-grapple device with parts "embodying prongs or hooks which will engage the fish and prevent its escape" (lines 16-17).

Patent for a wire attachment to be added to the hollow of a writing pen. This attachment would enable more ink to be drawn into the interior of the pen, therefore allowing more words to be written from a single dip into an ink well.

Patent for modifications to a plow which allow the user to adjust the depth, which lists the components of such modifications.

Patent for pipe tongs supports to provide a pipe tongs support that will permit a pipe tongs to be so balanced that it will tend to maintain itself in a horizontal position which is the position in which its use is required.

Patent for improvements to a power transmitting device, the likes of which may be attached to motor vehicles or other motor operated machinery.

Patent for a wire netting screen that can be used on doors or windows.

Patent for improvements in the tools for repairing blow outs or punctures in parts of tire casings or shoes. Illustration is provided.

Patent for an improved design for a lace-rack, or a container to stow away lace boards. Illustrations included.

Patent for an automatic hay baling press which has more packing devices for feeding the hay into the press than previous versions.

Patent for a cotton bat making machine which allows the cotton lint to be positioned better on the press and the outer bag material covering the cotton lint to be attached together quickly. Illustration is included.

Patent for a combined stalk cutter and plow, which has a stalk cutter on the front and a plow on the back.

Patent for a core drill for making bore holes in rocks to get out solid samples of the inside of rocks, which has an improved grabbing method for retrieving the piece of rock inside the hole.

Patent for a cotton chopper attachment, which can be connected to a cultivator to thin cotton.

Patent for a new type of swivel. This swivel allows for adjustments without removing any parts on the outside of the swivel. The parts are also made more simplistic and of stronger material.

Patent for a lumber dolly, which has an anti-tilting device that can be used while loading or unloading the dolly.

Patent for metallic packing made up of metal rings and rubber rings for putting around pistons and related objects, which has shields for the rubber rings to prevent them from being eaten by oil.

Patent for a combined nut lock and washer for use on railroad track joints.

Patent for a nut lock for railroad joints, which includes spring washers.