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Wall Construction

Description: Patent for a relatively simple constructed wall that is built using concrete slabs. It is constructed in a manner that requires less material thus resulting in a wall that is hollow all the while providing sufficient strength to hold weight and pressure. Includes illustrations.
Date: April 19, 1921
Creator: Needham, Edward F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fire-Escape.

Description: Patent for a fire-escape that uses ropes and pulleys held up by brackets and attached to a window. A receptacle is at the end of the rope and is designed to lower people from the building to the ground.
Date: April 18, 1893
Creator: Martin, Johan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fire-Escape.

Description: Patent for improvements in fire-escapes by enabling the fire-escapes, “when not in use, to be compactly folded and arranged within a house or other building and capable of being quickly placed in position for use and of enabling persons and goods to be rapidly lowered to the ground with perfect safety.” (Lines 14-19) Illustration is included.
Date: April 8, 1902
Creator: Boettcher, Hermann
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Truss.

Description: Patent for a new truss designed to hold ruptures without discomfort, suitable for single and double ruptures. The truss features a novel spring plate, soft rubber pads, and adjustable waterproof bands.
Date: April 19, 1921
Creator: Downie, James H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Swinging Gate.

Description: Patent for a swinging gate that consists of a supporting post, a gate, a hinge that connects the gate to the post, a rear bar, a hinge lever that connects the rear gate bar to the supporting post, an operating lever, cords or chains that connect the lever and the hinge lever, and a latching mechanism.
Date: April 25, 1893
Creator: Rohrbach, Gabriel
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Flushing Device

Description: Patent for a flushing mechanism for water-closets (toilets) which operates in concert with the lifting and lowering of the seat.
Date: April 13, 1915
Creator: Kreter, Otto F. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Permutation-Padlock.

Description: Patent for an improved and simple combination padlock that only opens if the operator knows the combination, and it can be used with watch charms, bracelet locks, valises, trunks, bicycles, tool chests, writing desks, store rooms, and similar articles.
Date: April 18, 1893
Creator: Sanderson, Benjamin A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Sash-Fastener.

Description: Patent for a window sash lock that will hold the window in place at the desired position and is easy to attach and operate.
Date: April 16, 1907
Creator: Miller, Charles H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Safety Window-Screen.

Description: Patent for a window screen that is adjustable to different size windows and locks in place on the window frame at different heights to provide a cover for the opening left when a window is opened for ventilation for the purpose of preventing anyone from entering the house through the window.
Date: April 23, 1907
Creator: Crosby, Matthew G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Reversible Gutter.

Description: Patent for a simple and durable reversible gutter for houses and other buildings that can be easily cleaned and painted.
Date: April 23, 1895
Creator: Freeze, John Andy
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Metallic Roof.

Description: Patent for a metallic roof that has "an improved means for securing the adjoining edges of the metallic strips together, whereby a tight water proof joint is produced and the metal strips securely attached to the sheathing of the roof" (lines 15-20).
Date: April 16, 1895
Creator: Flatau, Louis S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Concrete Building Mold.

Description: Patent for Concrete Building Mold that is composed to be able to be detachable and reversible.
Date: April 19, 1921
Creator: Rossiter, Jay A
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Building Construction.

Description: Patent for new and improved building constructions which will help the economy, steadiness, benefit, and rapidity of erection.
Date: April 26, 1921
Creator: Eldridge, Leonard L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Means For Protecting Vaults.

Description: Patent for protecting bank vaults by using metal shells (that are adapted to receive frangible gas containers containing asphyxiating or other disabling gas) as inner linings inside and next to the brick wall of the vault. The metal shells containing the gas containers will break upon contact when a person or persons are trying to breach the outer (brick wall) to gain access to the bank vault.
Date: April 5, 1921
Creator: Bumpass, Leonard E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Combined Shade and Curtain-Pole Bracket.

Description: Patent for combined shade and curtain pole brackets to "be attached to the upper sash of the window" (lines 14), removable, and adjustable, with illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Levingston, Thomas C. & Van Epps, Nettie M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Composition of Matter.

Description: Patent for a compound with waterproof and flame-retardant properties in its use as a roofing paint.
Date: April 2, 1895
Creator: Freeze, John A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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