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Car-Replacer
Patent for car replacer. It is an improvement to "what is called a 'frog' or a 'shoe'." The invention involves "two frogs or shoes which are used together" and are used "in such a way as to replace a car truck. . ." (Ledbetter)
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Ledbetter, Louis H.
System:
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Envelop.
Patent for an envelope "whereby the cutting device acts as a partial ejector for the letter" (lines 12-13), including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Donaldson, James Macon
System:
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Filter
Patent for "a simple and efficient filter which is adapted to allow liquid or gas to freely pass therethrough and be cleansed of impurities and sediment" (lines 11-15). Illustrations included.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Corn, John W.
System:
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Hoeing-Machine.
Patent for dual drive hoeing machine. Machine utilizes a "carriage, support brackets, journaled drive shaft, crank arm and gyrating arm" (p. 3, lines 31-34). The machine produces straight rows and eliminates side draft (p.1, 15-19)
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Ashely, John F.
System:
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Hydraulic Swivel
Patent for the hydraulic swivel. This is an improvement to the hydraulic swivel that already exists. It involves "the rotary well-drilling machines, to permit the flow of water to the point of the drill." (Black)
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Black, Lee J.
System:
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Process of and Apparatus for Sizing Comminuted Material.
Patent for "certain new and useful improvements in process of and apparatus for sizing or classifying comminuted material according to the size of the particles of the material" (lines 13-16), including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Sutton, Henry M.; Steele, Walter L. & Steele, Edwin G.
System:
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Ratchet-Wrench
Patent for a ratchet wrench including illustrations.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Lawson, Harry C.
System:
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Roller Boring-Drill.
Patent for a boring-drill that can be manufactured cheaply. It provides sufficient space for the casing to follow it in order to prevent the walls from caving in. The patent includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Hughes, Howard Robard
System:
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Roller Boring-Drill.
Patent for an improved Roller Boring-Drills to provide a strong drill that reach the bottom of hole and can be manufactured for low cost.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Hughes, Howard R.
System:
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Improvements in Manufacture of Organic Solvents
Patent for new improvements to the manufacture of organic solvents. Specifically as it it relates to the treatment of acetone oils with catalysts for the purpose of converting the ketones contained within the acetone oil into alcohol.
Date:
December 5, 1914
Creator:
Hibbert, Harold
System:
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Adding Machine.
Patent for a new and improved adding machine using rotating discs.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Druschke, Julius C.
System:
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Apparatus For Forming And Vulcanizing Rubberized Fabric And Rubber Tires.
Patent for an apparatus for "forming and vulcanizing rubberized fabric and rubber tires for use on vehicle and other wheels &c., &c.” (lines 13-16) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Dees, Mark A.
System:
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Bank Pass-Book.
Patent for an improved Bank Pass-Book that shows the identification of the individual written on the inside and outside of the book.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Exline, Marcus P.
System:
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Cotton-Picker's Receptacle.
Patent for a cotton picker's receptacle that enables the user to save time picking cotton. This invention is secured on the wrist of the cotton picker and serves as a receptacle for several handfuls of cotton, which are placed in said receptacle in one slight motion.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Easley, Dennis J.
System:
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Cycle-Frame.
Patent for a bicycle frame meant to cushion the rider from impact by stabilizing the vehicle's frame.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
White, Edward Young
System:
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Envelop.
Patent for an improved safety envelope for use in mail order business where coins and money are transmitted.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Utt, Allen
System:
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Grading-Machine.
Patent for a grading machine, this particular patent is designed for the use in building roads.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Blevins, Samuel W.
System:
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Pistol-holster
Patent for a pistol holster that is "adapted particularly for use in a hip pocket." It is an improved version of the inventor's patent from 1908.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Gaskill, Charles E.
System:
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Plow
Patent for a plow that is convertible into different types (turning plow). The plow is distinct for its moldboards, carrying handle and runner.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Cowan, Robert J.
System:
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Purification of Gases.
Patent for the purification of gases. The object purifies gases by transporting them through an electric discharge to convert sulfur into other forms of gas.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Hall, Elmon L.
System:
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Railroad-Trestle.
Patent for improvements to current railroad trestles, in particular the truss work and supported structure. Improvements include ease of build and repair and a more practice and substantial design.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Teters, Paul Albert
System:
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Sanitary Closet.
Patent for a sanitary closet or a dry closet with the aim of providing the locals without sewage and plumbing an odorless and sanitary restroom facility, including illustrations.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Boothe, William W.
System:
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Switch-Stand.
Patent for switch stands improvement with the inclusion of a signal to notify the user when the switch operating mechanism is on (danger) or off (safety).
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Philips, Smith F.
System:
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Triple-Valve Mechanism.
Patent for a triple-value mechanism that "appertains to automatic fluid pressure brake systems and involves certain improvements &c., &c.” (lines 9-11) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Atwood, Walter F.
System:
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