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Lawn Swing

Description: Patent for an improved version of a Lawn Swing that is easily constructed and weather resistant, including illustrations.
Date: December 12, 1919
Creator: Galipp, Herman C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Window-Shade-Operating Device

Description: Patent for a window-shade-operating device that "revolv[es] the shade roller and [retains] the roller in position whereby the shade is held at the desired point" (lines 14-17).
Date: December 16, 1919
Creator: Minnis, Henry M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Window Shade Guide.

Description: Patent for window shade roller guides. This invention ensured a smooth and successful unrolling of the window shade, allowing the shade to be guided by a two-part attachment on the sides of the window shade spool. The inventor claimed that the use of this apparatus could preserve the integrity of the roller by minimizing damage during operation.
Date: December 2, 1919
Creator: Orr, James E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Valve Remover.

Description: Patent for "an improvement in combination tools...adapted for use with internal combustion engines...mechanism is provided for assisting in valve removing." [lines 8-14]
Date: December 2, 1919
Creator: Ingram, George W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Indicator for Vehicles.

Description: Patent for a device for vehicles which can signal turns and stops. Designed to be used in place of the driver's hand, this device consists of indicator arms mounted of either side of a vehicle and button controls placed near the driver's seat. Illustrations included.
Date: December 30, 1919
Creator: Hutchison, William F., Sr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Lawn Mower

Description: Patent for a lawn mower in which the means for adjusting the intermediate blade has been created so that a groove for a predetermined depth can be cut, and easy removal of the blade when it is desired to sharpen the same. Additionally, a ground-engaging roller is included to keep the machine at the same level so that the knife will cut into the ground at an even depth.
Date: December 5, 1919
Creator: Coniglio Carmelo
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tunneling-Machine.

Description: Patent for a tunneling machine that has the ability to easily change course and utilizes a conical shaped shell to receive loose earth and convey it towards the mouth of the tunnel. The invention also has a rotating head connected to the carrying vehicle meaning that the machine is supported and driven forward against the tunnel as it is cut away.
Date: December 30, 1919
Creator: Dana, Frank L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Windmill Pipe Attachment

Description: Patent for a windmill pipe attachment that is meant to close the vent opening of a windmill and drain from an opening of the user's choosing.
Date: December 30, 1919
Creator: Boerner, Fredrick W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Water-Gage.

Description: Patent for a water-gage measuring the height or volume of water in a steam boiler, particularly those "held closed by the weight of the operating handle" (lines 11-12). The device is designed for simple manufacture and easy assembly & disassembly without tools, and features a valve seat that stays in place, illustrations included.
Date: December 30, 1919
Creator: Leidecker, Helmoth M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Windmill Attachment.

Description: Patent for an attachment for hand or windmill pumps in order to reduce stress of upward and load moving strokes, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Bertrand, Rabb A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wire-Working Machine.

Description: Patent for improvements in Wire-Working Machines that forms hangers for "coats, trousers, and other clothing" (lines 11-12). Provides a more inexpensive, faster, and more accurate machine that uses less power, includes illustrations.
Date: December 16, 1919
Creator: Shelton, John F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Improving Oils.

Description: Patent for a method of improving the quality of more volatile petroleum oils, such as gasoline and burning oils.
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: McAfee, Almer M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Traffic-Signal.

Description: Patent for a traffic signal that provides a way for automobiles to notify other vehicles that the operator is about to make a turn or bring his vehicle a stop, with illustrations.
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Tillery, John F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trap

Description: Patent for a bird-catching trap that has an entrance that is always open but prevents exit; also includes a device that keeps the bait visible but never attainable
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Mayse, Henry F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Washboiler

Description: Patent for an improved wash boiler that contains a false bottom and ejectors to more efficiently clean the wash boiler, and to better control the passage of water.
Date: December 16, 1919
Creator: McFarland, James W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Traffic-Signal.

Description: Patent for a traffic signal designed especially for use while attached to an automobile, illustrations included. The device is intended to indicate the direction of proposed turning and travel of the vehicle via controls that are convenient to the vehicle operator.
Date: December 9, 1919
Creator: Wilke, Edward V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Storage-Rack.

Description: Patent for a mounted storage rack for automobiles that can be folded onto the running board. The rack may be shortened or lengthened for running boards of different lengths, or to provide a storage space of a given length.
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Turner, John S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Tire Tool

Description: Patent for improvements in tire tools by Mr. Preston G. Taylor. These improvements relate to "expanding demountable tire-carrying rims of split tires," the object of which is the provision of a tool by which the rim, "can easily be contracted for removal from the tire," and "expanded to its proper position after the tire has been put back on the rim" (lines 8-15).
Date: December 2, 1919
Creator: Taylor, Preston G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Mail Delivery Apparatus

Description: Patent for improvements to mail delivery through sorting and distribution to different destinations with illustrations.
Date: December 16, 1919
Creator: Cobb, Albert C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Pump

Description: Patent for a new form of pump developed by Granville A. Humason. This pump is an improvement of prior models, intended to be "adaptable for many different uses, but which will be simple and durable in structure" (lines 14-18).
Date: December 30, 1919
Creator: Humason, Granville A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Faucet-Drain

Description: Patent for a faucet drain attachment that allows for the draining of pipes eliminating the need for opening of faucet. This invention helps to prevent damage to pipes.
Date: December 9, 1919
Creator: Eaton, Bruce E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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