List of Black Inventors and their Patent Number. AfricanĀ have made extraordinary contributions throughout history. These inventors took advantage of their God-given talents to create products that simplified the lives of people all over the world. Many of you possess similar talent… It is time for us to leverage that talent, energy, and creativity to make a difference…
Note: This list is not comprehensive in terms of African American inventors or the patents for each
inventor. This is meant to serve as a resource for educators who wish to include patents in their lessons
on African American inventors. Patents located through Google Patents at www.google.com/patents).
Granville T. Woods (1856ā1910)
a. See supplemental materials for several of Woodsā patents
b. List of patents issued to Granville T. Woods:
https://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/gwpatents.html
c. U.S. Patent 299,894, āSteam Boiler Furnace,ā June 3, 1884,
http://www.google.com/patents/US299894.
d. U.S. Patent 315,368, āApparatus for Transmission of Messages by Electricity,ā April 7,
1885, http://www.google.com/patents/US315368.
e. U.S. Patent 509,065, āElectric Railway Conduit,ā November 21, 1893,
http://www.google.com/patents/US509065.
f. U.S. Patent 678,086, āElectric Railway System,ā July 9, 1901,
http://www.google.com/patents/US678086.
g. U.S. Patent 371,241, āTelephone System and Apparatus,ā October 11, 1887,
http://www.google.com/patents/US371241.
h. U.S. Patent 373,383, āRailway Telegraphy,ā November 15, 1887,
http://www.google.com/patents/373383.
i. U.S. Patent 639,692, āAmusement Apparatus,ā December 19, 1899,
http://www.google.com/patents/639692.
Lewis Latimer (1848ā1928)
a. U.S. Patent 147,363 “Water closets for railway cars,” February 10, 1874,
http://www.google.com/patents/US147363.
b. U.S. Patent 247,097 “Electric lamp” (with Nichols, Joseph V.), September 13, 1881,
http://www.google.com/patents/US247097.
c. U.S. Patent 252,386 “Process of Manufacturing Carbons,” January 17, 1882,
http://www.google.com/patents/US252386.
d. U.S. Patent 255,212 “Globe supporter for electric lamps” (with Tregoning, John), March
21, 1882, http://www.google.com/patents/US255212.
e. U.S. Patent 334,078 “Apparatus for cooling and disinfecting,” January 12, 1886,
http://www.google.com/patents/US334078.
f. U.S. Patent 557,076 “Locking rack for hats, coats, and umbrellas,” March 24, 1896,
http://www.google.com/patents/US557076.
g. U.S. Patent 968,787 “Lamp fixture” (with Brown, Charles W.), August 30, 1910,
http://www.google.com/patents/US968787.
Garrett Morgan (1877ā1963)
a. U.S. Patent 1,113,675 āBreathing Device,ā October 13, 1914,
https://www.google.com/patents/US1113675.
b. U.S. Patent 1,475,024 āTraffic Signal,ā November 20, 1923,
https://www.google.com/patents/US1475024.
Elijah McCoy (1844ā1929)
a. U.S. Patent 129,843 āImprovement in lubricators for steam-engines,ā July 23, 1872,
http://www.google.com/patents/US129843.
b. U.S. Patent 614,307 āOil Cup,ā November 15, 1898,
http://www.google.com/patents/US614307.
c. U.S. Patent 470,163, āLubricator,ā March 1, 1892,
http://www.google.com/patents/US470163.
d. U.S. Patent 460,215, āDope Cup,ā September 29, 1891,
http://www.google.com/patents/US460215.
e. U.S. Patent 270,238, āLubricator,ā January 9, 1883,
http://www.google.com/patents/US270238.
f. U.S. Patent 383, 745, āLubricator,ā May 29, 1888,
http://www.google.com/patents/US383745.
g. U.S. Patent 68,725, āRubber Heel,ā November 10, 1925,
http://www.google.com/patents/USD68725.
h. U.S. Patent 39,542, āEraser,ā September 15, 1908,
http://www.google.com/patents/USD39542.
i. U.S. Patent 1,127,789, āTread for Tires,ā February 9, 1915,
http://www.google.com/patents/US1127789.
Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852ā1889)
a. U.S. Patent 421,954, āNailing Machine,ā February 25, 1890,
http://www.google.com/patents/US421954.
b. U.S. Patent 423, 937, āTack Separating and Distributing Mechanism,ā March 25, 1890,
http://www.google.com/patents/US423937.
c. U.S. Patent 274,207, āLasting Machine,ā March 20, 1883,
http://www.google.com/patents/US274207.
George Washington Carver (1864ā1943)
a. Note: Carver did not file patents for the vast majority of his inventions.
b. U.S. Patent 1,632,365, āProcess of Producing Paints and Stains,ā June 14, 1927,
http://www.google.com/patents/US1632365.
c. U.S. Patent 1,522,176, āCosmetic and Process of Producing the Same,ā January 6, 1925,
http://www.google.com/patents/US1522176.
Otis Frank Boykin (1920ā1982)
a. U.S. Patent 3,304,199, āElectrical Resistance Element,ā February 14, 1967,
http://www.google.com/patents/US3304199.
b. U.S. Patent 3,348,971, āMethod of Making a Thin Film Capacitor,ā October 24, 1967,
http://www.google.com/patents/US3348971.
c. U.S. Patent 2,891,227, āWire Type Precision Resistor,ā June 16, 1959,
http://www.google.com/patents/US2891227.
Patricia Era Bath (1942 ā )
a. U.S. Patent 6,733,491, āCataract Extraction Apparatus and Method,ā May 11, 2004,
https://www.google.com/patents/US6733491.
b. U.S. Patent 6,083,192, āPulsed Ultrasound Method for Fragmenting/Emulsifying and
Removing Cataractous Lenses,ā July 4, 2000,
https://www.google.com/patents/US6083192.
c. U.S. Patent 6,544,254, āCombination Ultrasound and Laser Method and Apparatus for
Removing Cataract Lenses,ā April 8, 2003,
https://www.google.com/patents/US6544254.
d. U.S. Patent 7,182,759, āCataract Extraction Apparatus and Method with Rapid Pulse
Phaco Power,ā February 27, 2007, https://www.google.com/patents/US7182759.
Marie van Brittan Brown (1922ā1999)
a. U.S. Patent 3,482,037, āHome Security System Utilizing Television Surveillance,ā
December 2, 1969, https://www.google.com/patents/US3482037.
Mark E. Dean (1957 ā )
a. U.S. Patent 4,437,092, āColor Video Display System having Programmable Border Color,ā
March 13, 1984, https://www.google.com/patents/US4437092.
Charles Richard Drew (1904ā1950)
a. U.S. Patent 2,301,710, āApparatus for Preserving Blood,ā November 10, 1942,
https://www.google.com/patents/US2301710.
Kenneth J. Dunkley (1939 ā )
a. U.S. Patent 4,810,057, āThree-dimensional viewing glasses,ā April 18, 1986,
https://www.google.com/patents/US4810057.
b. U.S. Patent 6,598,968, ā3-Dimensional Movie and Television Viewer,ā July 29, 2003,
https://www.google.com/patents/US6598968
Betty Harris (1940 ā )
a. U.S. Patent 4,618,452, āRinsing to remove explosives, contacting with strong base
suspension,ā October 21, 1986, http://www.google.com/patents/US4618452.
Lonnie G. Johnson (1949 ā )
a. For a full list of patents held by Lonnie G. Johnson and/or Johnson Research and
Development, see http://www.johnsonrd.com/ie/lj/ljprofile.html.
b. U.S. Patent 4,591,071, āSquirt gun,ā May 27, 1986,
http://www.google.com/patents/US4591071.
c. U.S. Patent 6,679,155, āProjectile Launcher,ā January 20, 2004,
https://www.google.com/patents/US6679155.
d. U.S. Patent 5,332,120, āWater Arrow Projecting Bow,ā July 26, 1994,
https://www.google.com/patents/US5332120.
Frederick McKinley Jones (1893 ā 1961)
a. U.S. Patent 2,475,841, āAir Conditioning Unit,ā July 12, 1949,
https://www.google.com/patents/US2475841.
Valerie Thomas (1943 ā )
a. U.S. Patent 4,229,761, āIllusion Transmitter,ā October 21, 1980,
https://www.google.com/patents/US4229761.
Henry Blair (1807 ā 1860)
a. U.S. Patent X8447, āSeed Planter,ā October 14, 1834,
https://www.google.com/patents/USX8447.
Thomas L. Jennings (1791ā1856) The First African American to Hold a U.S. Patent
a. U.S. Patent 3,306X, āDry Scouring of Clothes,ā March 3, 1821.
George Edward Alcorn, Jr. (1940 ā )
a. U.S. Patent 4,472,728, āFor providing imaging and energy resolution,ā September 18,
1984, https://www.google.com/patents/US4472728.
b. EP0207018 A1, āMethod of fabricating an imaging x-ray spectrometer,ā December 30,
1986, https://www.google.com/patents/EP0207018A1.
Shelby J. Davidson (1868ā1930)
a. U.S. Patent 884,721, āPaper-rewind mechanism for adding-machines,ā April 14, 1908,
https://www.google.com/patents/US884721.
James Edward Maceo West
a. U.S. Patent 3,573,399, āDirectional Microphone,ā April 6, 1971,
https://www.google.com/patents/US3573399.
b. U.S. Patent 3,118,022, āElectroacoustic Transducer,ā January 14, 1964,
https://www.google.com/patents/US3118022.
Robert Flemmings, Jr. (very little information exists about Flemmings, Jr.)
a. U.S. Patent 338,727, āGuitar,ā March 30, 1886,
https://www.google.com/patents/US338727. (While Flemmings, Jr. did not invent the
guitar, he seems to be the first to patent it)
Norbert Rillieux (1806 ā 1894)
a. U.S. Patent 3,237A, āVacuum Pan ā Improvement in sugar-works,ā August 26, 1843,
https://www.google.com/patents/US3237.bb00695483_1
b. U.S. Patent RE439E, āEvaporating Pan ā Improvement in sugar-works,ā March 17, 1857,
https://www.google.com/patents/USRE439.
c. U.S. Patent 4,879, āEvaporating Pan ā Improvement in sugar-works,ā December 10,
1846, https://www.google.com/patents/US4879.
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| A
Abrams, W. B. |
Hame Attachment |
April 14, 1891 |
450,550 |
| Allen, C. W. | Self-Leveling Table | November 1, 1898 | 613,436 |
| Allen, J. B.
Ashbourne, A. P. |
Clothes Line Support
Process for Preparing Coconut for Domestic Use |
December 12, 1895
June 1, 1875 |
551,105
163,962 |
| Ashbourn, A. P. | Biscuit Cutter | November 30, 1875 | 170,460 |
| Ashbourn, A. P. | Refining Coconut Oil | July 27, 1880 | 230,518 |
| Ashbourn, A. P. | Process of Treating Coconut | August 21, 1877 | 194,287 |
| B
Bailes, Wm. |
Ladder Scaffold-Support |
August 5, 1879 |
218,154 |
| Bailey, L. C. | Combined Truss and Bandage | September 25, 1883 | 285,545 |
| Bailey, L. C. | Folding Bed | July 18, 1899 | 629,286 |
| Bailiff, C. O. | Shampoo Headrest | October 11, 1898 | 612,008 |
| Ballow, W. J. | Combined Hat rack and Table | March 29, 1898 | 601,422 |
| Barnes, G. A. E. | Design for Sign | August 19, 1898 | 29,193 |
| Beard, A. J. | Car Coupler | November 23, 1897 | 594,059 |
| Beard, A. J. | Rotary Engine | July 5, 1892 | 478,271 |
| Becket, G. E | Letter Box | October 4, 1892 | 483,525 |
| Bell, L. | Locomotive Smoke Stack | May 23, 1871 | 115,153 |
| Bell, L. | Dough Kneader | Dec. 10, 1872 | 133,823 |
| Benjamin, L. W. | Broom Moisteners and Bridles | May 16, 1893 | 497,747 |
| Benjamin, M. E. | Gong and Signal Chairs for Hotels | July 17, 1888 | 386,286 |
| Binga, M. W. | Street Sprinkling Apparatus | July 22, 1879 | 217,843 |
| Blackburn, A. B. | Railway Signal | January 10, 1888 | 376,362 |
| Blackburn, A. B. | Spring Seat for Chairs | April 3, 1888 | 380,420 |
| Blackburn, A. B. | Cash Carrier | October 23, 1888 | 391,577 |
| Blair, Henry | Corn Planter | October 14, 1834 | —- |
| Blair, Henry | Cotton Planter | August 31, 1836 | —- |
| Blue, L. | Hand Corn Shelling Device | May 20, 1884 | 298,937 |
| Booker, L. F. | Design Rubber Scraping Knife | March 28, 1899 | 30,40_ |
| Boone, Sarah | Ironing Board | April 26, 1892 | 473,65_ |
| Bowman, H. A. | Making Flags | February 23, 1892 | 469,395 |
| Brooks, C. B. | Punch | October 31, 1893 | 507,672 |
| Brooks, C. B. | Street Sweepers | March 17, 1896 | 556,711 |
| Brooks, C. B. | Street Sweepers | May 12, 1896 | 560,154 |
| Brooks, Hallstead, and Page
Brown, Henry |
Street Sweepers
Receptacle for Storing and Preserving Papers |
April 23, 1896
November 2, 1886 |
558,71_
352,03_ |
| Brown, L. F. | Bridle Bit | October 25, 1892 | 484,99_ |
| Brown, O. E. | Horseshoe | August 23, 1892 | 481,27_ |
| Brown & Latimer | Water Closets for Railway Cars | February 10, 1874 | 147,36_ |
| Burr, J. A. | Lawn Mower | May 9, 1889 | 624,7 |
| Burr, W. F. | Switching Device for Railways | October 31, 1899 | 636,1 |
| Burwell, W. | Boot or Shoe | November 28, 1899 | 638,1 |
| Butler, R. A. | Train Alarm | June 15, 1897 | 584,5 |
| Butts, J. W.
Byrd, T. J. |
Luggage Carrier
Improvement in Holders for Reins for Horses |
October 10, 1899
February 6, 1872 |
634,6
123,3 |
| Byrd, T. J. | Apparatus for Detaching Horses
From Carriages |
March 19, 1872 |
124,7 |
| Byrd, T. J. | Improvement in Neck Yokes
For Wagons |
April 30, 1872 |
126,1 |
| Byrd, T. J. | Improvement in Car Couplings | December 1, 1874 | 157,3 |
| C
Campbell, W. S. |
Self-Setting Animal Trap |
August 30, 1881 |
246,369 |
| Cargill, B. F. | Invalid Cot | July 25, 1899 | 629,658 |
| Carrington, T. A. | Range | July 25, 1876 | 180,323 |
| Carter, W. C. | Umbrella Stand | August 4, 1885 | 323,397 |
| Certain, J. M. | Parcel Carrier for Bicycles | December 26, 1899 | 639,708 |
| Cherry, M. A. | Velocipede | May 8, 1888 | 382,351 |
| Cherry, M. A. | Street Car Finder | January 1, 1895 | 531,908 |
| Church, T. S. | Carpet Beating Machine | July 29, 1884 | 302,237 |
| Clare, O. B. | Trestle | October 9, 1888 | 390,753 |
| Coates, R. | Over boot for Horses | April 19, 11892 | 473,295 |
| Cook, G. | Automatic Fishing Device | May 30, 1899 | 625,829 |
| Coolidge, J. S. | Harness Attachment | November 13, 1888 | 392,908 |
| Cooper, A. R. | Shoemakers Jack | August 22, 1899 | 631,519 |
| Cooper, J. | Shutter and Fastening | May 1, 1883 | 276,563 |
| Cooper, J. | Elevator Device | April 2, 1895 | 536,605 |
| Cooper, J. | Elevator Device | September 21, 1897 | 390,284 |
| Cornwell, P. W.
Cosgrove, W. F. |
Draft Regulator
Automatic Stop Plug for Gas |
October 2, 1888 | 390,284 |
| Oil PipesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā March 17, 1885 | 313,993 | ||
| Cralle, A. L. | Ice-Cream Mold | February 2, 1897 | 576,395 |
| Creamer, H. | Steam Feed Water Trap | March 17, 1895 | 313,854 |
| Creamer, H. | Steam Trap Feeder | December 11, 1888 | 394,463 |
| (Creamer also patented five steam traps between 1887 and 1893) | |||
|
D Darkins, J. T. |
Ventilation Aid |
February 19, 1895 |
534,322 |
| Davis, I. D. | Tonic | November 2, 1886 | 351,829 |
| Davis, W. D. | Riding Saddles | October 6, 1896 | 568,939 |
| Davis, W. R., Jr. | Library Table | September 24, 1878 | 208,328 |
| Deitz, W. A. | Shoe | April 30, 1867 | 64,205 |
| Dickinson, J. H. | Pianola (Detroit, Michigan) | 1899 | —- |
| Dorsey, O.
Dorticus, C. J. |
Door-holding Device
Device for Applying Coloring Liquid to Sides of Soles On Heels of Shoes |
December 10, 1878
March 19, 1895 |
210,764
535,820 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| Dorticus, C. J. | Machine for Embossing Photo | April 16, 1895 | 537,442 |
| Dorticus, C. J. | Photograph Print Wash | April 23, 1895 | 537,968 |
| Dorticus, C. J. | Hose Leak Stop | July 18, 1899 | 629,315 |
| Downing, P. B. | Electric Switch for Railroad | June 17, 1890 | 430,118 |
| Downing, P. B. | Letter Box | October 27, 1891 | 462,093 |
| Downing, P. B. | Street Letter Box | October 27, 1891 | 462,096 |
| Dunnington, J. H. | Horse Detachers | March 16, 1897 | 578,979 |
| E | |||
| Edmonds, T. H. | Separating Screens | July 20, 1897 | 586,724 |
| Elkins, T. | Dining, Ironing Table and | ||
| Quilting Frame Combined | February 22, 1870 | 100,020 | |
| Elkins, T. | Chamber Commode | January 9, 1872 | 122,51_ |
| Elkins, T. | Refrigerating Apparatus | November 4, 1879 | 591,09_ |
| Evans, J. H. | Convertible Settees | October 5, 1897 | 591,09_ |
| F | |||
| Faulkner, H. | Ventilated Shoe | April29, 1890 | 426,49_ |
| Ferrell, F. J. | Steam Trap | February 11, 1890 | 420,99_ |
| Ferrell, F. J. | Apparatus for Melting Snow | May 27, 1890 | 428,67_ |
| (Ferrell also patented eight valves between 1890 and 1893) | |||
| Fisher, D. A. | Joiners Clamp | April 20, 1875 | 162,281 |
| Fisher, D. A. | Furniture Castor | March 14, 1876 | 174,794 |
| Flemming, R. F., Jr. | Guitar | March 3, 1886 | 338,727 |
| Forten, J. | Sail control | Mass. Newspaper 1850 | |
| G | |||
| Goode, Sarah E. | Folding Cabinet Bed | July 1, 1885 | 322,177 |
| Grant, G. F. | Golf Tee | December 12, 1899 | 638,920 |
| Grant, W. S. | Curtain Rod Support | August 4, 1896 | 565,075 |
| Gray, R. H. | Baling Press | August 28, 1894 | 525,203 |
| Gray, R. H. | Cistern Cleaners | April 9, 1895 | 537,151 |
| Gregory, J. | Motor | April 26, 1887 | 361,937 |
| Grenon, H. | Razor Stropping Device | February 18, 1896 | 554,867 |
| Griffin, F. W. | Pool Table Attachment | June 13, 1899 | 627,902 |
| Gunn, S. W. | Boot or Shoe | January 16, 1900 | 641,642 |
| H | |||
| Haines, J. H. | Portable Basin | September 28, 1897 | 590,833 |
| Hammonds, J. F. | Apparatus for Holding Yarn Skeins | December 15, 1896 | 572,985 |
| Harding, F. H. | Extension Banquet Table | November 22, 1898 | 614,468 |
| Hawkins, J. | Gridiron | March 26, 1845 | 3,973 |
| Hawkins, R. | Harness Attachment | October 4, 1887 | 370,943 |
| Headen, M. | Foot Power Hammer | October 5, 1886 | 350,363 |
| Hearness, R. | Sealing Attachment for Bottles | February 15, 1898 | 598,929 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| Hearness, R. Hilyer, A. F. | Detachable Car Fender
Water Evaporator Attachment For Hot Air Registers |
July 4, 1899
August 26, 1890 |
628,003
435,095 |
| Holmes, E. H. | Gage | November 12, 1895 | 594,513 |
| Hunter, J. H.
Hyde, R. N. |
Portable Weighing Scales
Composition for Cleaning and |
November 3, 1896 | 570,653 |
| Preserving CarpetsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā November 6, 1888 | 392,205 | ||
|
J Jackson, B. F. |
Heating Apparatus |
March 1, 1898 |
599,985 |
| Jackson, B. F. | Matrix Drying Apparatus | May 10, 1898 | 603,879 |
| Jackson, B. F. | Gas Burner | April 4, 1899 | 622,482 |
| Jackson, H. A. | Kitchen Table | October 6, 1896 | 596,135 |
| Jackson, W. H. | Railway Switch | March 9, 1897 | 578,641 |
| Jackson, W. H. | Railway Switch | March 16, 1897 | 593,665 |
| Jackson, W. H. | Automatic Locking Switch | August 23, 1898 | 609,436 |
| Johnson, d. | Rotary Dining Table | January 15, 1888 | 369,089 |
| Johnson, D. | Lawn Mower Attachment | September 10, 1889 | 410,836 |
| Johnson, D. | Grass Receivers for Lawn Mowers | June 10, 1890 | 429,629 |
| Johnson, I. R. | Bicycle Frame | October 10, 1899 | 634,823 |
| Johnson, P. | Swinging Chairs | November 15, 1881 | 249,530 |
| Johnson, P. | Eye Protector | November 2, 1880 | 234,039 |
| Johnson, W. | Velocipede | June 20, 1899 | 627,339 |
| Johnson, W. A. | Paint Vehicle | December 4, 1888 | 393,76_ |
| Johnson, W. H. | Overcoming Dead Centers | February 4, 1896 | 554,22_ |
| Johnson, W. H. | Overcoming Dead Centers | October 11, 1898 | 612,34_ |
| Johnson, W. | Egg Beater | February 5, 1884 | 292,82_ |
| Jones, F. M. | Ticket Dispensing Machine | June 27, 1939 | 2,163,75_ |
| Jones, F. M. | Air conditioning Unit | July 12, 1949 | 2,475,84_ |
| Jones, F. M. | Method for Air Conditioning | December 7, 1954 | 2,696,08_ |
| Jones, F. M. | Method for Preserving Perishables | February 12, 1957 | 2,780,92_ |
| Jones, F. M. | Two-Cycle Gasoline Engine | November 28, 1950 | 2,523,27_ |
| Jones, F. M. | Two-Cycle Gas Engine | May 29, 1945 | 2,376,96_ |
| Jones, F. M. Jones, F. M. | Starter Generator
Starter Generator for Cooling Gas Engines |
July 12, 1949
July 12, 1949 |
2,475,84_
2,475,843 |
| Jones, F. M. Jones, F. M. | Two-Cycle Gas Engine Means for Thermostatically | March 11, 1947 | 2,417,253 |
| Operating Gas EnginesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā July 26, 1949 | 2,477,377 | ||
| Jones, F. M. Jones, F. M. | Rotary Compressor
System for Controlling Operation of Refrigeration Units |
April 18, 1950
May 23, 1950 |
2,504,841
2,509,099 |
| Jones, F. M. | Apparatus for Heating or Cooling Atmosphere within an Enclosure |
October 24, 1950 |
2,526,874 |
| Jones, F. M. | Prefabricated Refrigerator Construction |
December 26, 1950 |
2,535,682 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| Jones, F. M. Jones, f. M. | Refrigeration Control Device Methods and Means of
Defrosting a Cold Diffuser |
January 8, 1952
January 19, 1954 |
2,581,956
2,666,298 |
| Jones, F. M. | Control Device for Internal Combustion Engine |
September 2, 1958 |
2,850,001 |
| Jones, F. M. | Thermostat and Temperature Control System |
February 23, 1960 |
2,926,005 |
| Jones, F. M. Jones, F. M. | Removable Cooling Units for Compartments
Means for Automatically Stopping & Starting Gas Engines (āJ.A. Numero et alā) |
December 21, 1943 |
2,336,735
2,337,164 |
| Jones, F. M. | Design for Air Conditioning Unit | July 4, 1950 | 159,209 |
| Jones, F. M. | Design for Air conditioning Unit | April 28, 1942 | 132,182 |
| Jones & Long | Caps for Bottles | September 13, 1898 | 610,715 |
| Joyce, J. A. | Ore Bucket | April 26, 1898 | 603, 143 |
| L
Latimer & Brown |
Water Closets for Railway Cars |
February 12, 1874 |
147,363 |
| Latimer, L. H. Latimer, L. H. | Manufacturing Carbons Apparatus for Cooling and
Disinfecting |
June 17, 1882
January 12, 1886 |
252,386
334,078 |
| Latimer, L. H. | Locking Racks for Coats, Hats,
& Umbrellas |
March 24, 1896 |
557,076 |
| Latimer & Nichols | Electric Lamp | September 13, 1881 | 247,097 |
| Latimer & Tregoning | Globe Support for Electric Lamps | March 21, 1882 | 255,212 |
| Lavalette, W. A. | Printing Press | September 17, 1878 | 208,208 |
| Lee, H. | Animal Trap | February 12, 1867 | 61,941 |
| Lee, J. | Kneading Machine | August 7, 1894 | 524,042 |
| Lee, J. | Break Crumbing Machine | June 4, 1895 | 540,553 |
| Leslie, F. W. | Envelope Seal | September 21, 1897 | 590,325 |
| Lewis, A. L. | Window Cleaner | September 27, 1892 | 483,359 |
| Lewis, E. R. | Spring Gun | May 3, 1887 | 362,096 |
| Linden, H. | Piano Truck | September 8, 1891 | 459,365 |
| Little, E. | Bridle-Bit | March 7, 1882 | 254,666 |
| Loudin, F. J. | Sash-Fastener | December 12, 1892 | 510,432 |
| Love, J. L. | Plasterersā Hawk | July 9, 1895 | 542,419 |
| Love, J. L. | Pencil Sharpener | November 23, 1897 | 594,114 |
| M
Marshall, T. J. |
Fire Extinguisher |
May 26, 1872 |
125,063 |
| Marshall, W. | Grain Binder | May 11, 1886 | 341,599 |
| Martin, W. A. | Lock | July 23, 1889 | 407,738 |
| Martin, W. A. | Lock | December 30, 1890 | 443,945 |
| Matzeliger, J. E. | Mechanism for Distributing Tacks | November 26, 1896 | 415,726 |
| Matzelinger, J. E. | Nailing Machine | February 25, 1896 | 421, 954 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| Matzelinger, J. E. | Tack Separating Mechanism | March 25, 1890 | 432,937 |
| Matzeliger, J. E. | Lasting Machine | September 22, 1891 | 459,899 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | May 27, 1873 | 139,407 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | March 28, 1882 | 255,443 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | July 18, 1882 | 261,166 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | June 16, 1885 | 320,379 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | February 8, 1887 | 357,491 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | May 29, 1888 | 383,745 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | May 29, 1888 | 383,746 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | December 24, 1889 | 418,139 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | December 29, 1891 | 465,875 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | April 5, 1892 | 472,066 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | September 13, 1898 | 610,634 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | October 4, 1898 | 611,759 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Oil Cup | November 15, 1898 | 614,307 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator | June 27, 1899 | 627,623 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator for Steam Engines | July 2, 1872 | 129,843 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator for Steam Engines | August 6, 1872 | 130,305 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Steam Lubricator | January 20, 1874 | 146,697 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Ironing Table | May 12, 1874 | 150,876 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Steam Cylinder Lubricator | February 1, 1876 | 173,032 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Steam Cylinder Lubricator | July 4, 1876 | 179,585 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lawn Sprinkler Design | September 26, 1899 | 631,549 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Steam Dome | June 16, 1885 | 320,354 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator Attachment | April 19, 1887 | 361,435 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Lubricator for Safety Valves | May 24, 1887 | 363,529 |
| McCoy, E. J. | Drip Cup | September 29, 1891 | 460,215 |
| McCoy & Hodges | Lubricator | December 24, 1889 | 418,139 |
| McCree, D. | Portable Fire Escape | November 11, 1899 | 440,322 |
| Mendenhall, A. | Holder for Driving Reins | November 28, 1899 | 637,811 |
| Miles, A. | Elevator | October 11, 1887 | 371,207 |
| Mitchell, C.L. | Phneterisin | January 1, 1884 | 291,071 |
| Mitchell, J. M. | Cheek Row Corn Planter | January 16, 1900 | 641,462 |
| Moody, W. U. | Game Board Design | May 11, 1897 | 27,046 |
| Morehead, K. Murray, G. W. | Reel Carrier
Combined Furrow Opener and |
October 6, 1896 | 568,916 |
| Stalk-KnockerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā April 10, 1894 | 517,960 | ||
| Murray, G. W. | Cultivator and Marker | April 10, 1894 | 517,961 |
| Murray, G. W. | Planter | June 5, 1894 | 520,887 |
| Murray, G. W. | Cotton Chipper | June 5, 1894 | 520,889 |
| Murray, G. W. | Fertilizer Distributor | June 5, 1894 | 520,890 |
| Murray, G. W. Murray, G. W. | Planter
Combined Cotton Seed Planter Distributor, Reaper |
June 5, 1894
June 5, 1894 |
520,891
520,892 |
| Murray, G. W. | Attachment for Bicycles | January 27, 1891 | 445,452 |
| INVENTORĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā INVENTIONĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā DATE | PATENT | ||
| N | |||
| Nance, L.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Game ApparatusĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā December 1, 1891 | 464,035 | ||
| Nash, H. H.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Life Preserving StoolĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā October 5, 1875 | 168,519 | ||
| Newman, L. D.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā BrushĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā November 15, 1898 | 614,335 | ||
| Newson, S.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Oil Heater or CookerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā May 22, 1894 | 520,188 | ||
| Nichols & LatimerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Electric LampĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā September 13, 1881 | 247,097 | ||
| Nickerson, W. J.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Mandolin and Guitar Attachment | |||
| OĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā For PianosĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā June 27, 1899 | 627,739 | ||
| OāConner & TurnerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Alarm for boilerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā August 25, 1896 | 566,612 | ||
| OāConner & TurnerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Steam GageĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā August 25, 1896 | 566,613 | ||
| Outlaw J. W.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā HorseshoesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā November 15, 1898 | 614,273 | ||
| P | |||
| Perryman, F. R.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Caterersā Tray TableĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā February 2, 1892 | 468,038 | ||
| Peterson, H.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Attachment for Lawn MowersĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā April 30, 1889 | 402,038 | ||
| Phelps, W. H.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Apparatus for Washing VehiclesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā March 23, 1897 | 579,242 | ||
| Pickering, J. F.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Air ShipĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā February 20, 1900 | 643,975 | ||
| Pickett, H.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ScaffoldĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā June 30, 1874 | 152,511 | ||
| Pinn, T. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā File HolderĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā August 17, 1880 | 231,355 | ||
| Polk, A. J.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Bicycle SupportĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā April 14, 1896 | 558,103 | ||
| Pugsley, A.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Blind StopĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā July 29, 1890 | 433,306 | ||
| Purdy & PetersĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Design for SpoonsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā April 23, 1895 | 24,228 | ||
| Purdy & SadgwarĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Folding ChairĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā June 11, 1889 | 405,117 | ||
| Purdy, W.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Device for Sharpening Edged Tools October 27, 1896 | 570,337 | ||
| Purdy, W.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Design for Sharpening Edged Tools August 16, 1898 | 609,367 | ||
| Purdy, W.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Device for Sharpening Edged toolsĀ Ā August 1, 1899 | 630,106 | ||
| Purvis, W. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Bag FastenerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā April 25, 1882 | 256,856 | ||
| Purvis, W. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Hand StampĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā February 27, 1883 | 273,149 | ||
| Purvis, W. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Fountain PenĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā January 7, 1890 | 419,065 | ||
| Purvis, W. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Electric RailwayĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā May 1, 1894 | 519,291 | ||
| Purvis, W. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Magnetic Car Balancing DeviceĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā May 21, 1895 | 539,542 | ||
| Purvis, W. B.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Electric Railway SwitchĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā August 17, 1897 | 588,176 | ||
| (Purvis also patented ten paper bag machines between 1884 and 1894) | |||
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| Queen, W. | Guard for Companion Ways and | ||
| HatchesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā August 18, 1891 | 458,131 | ||
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| Ray, E. P. | Chair Supporting Device | February 21, 1899 | 620,078 |
| Ray, E. P. | Dust Pan | August 3, 1897 | 587,667 |
| Reed K. W. | Dough Kneader and Roller | September 23, 1884 | 305,474 |
| Reynolds, H. H.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Window Ventilator for Railroad CarsApril 3, 1883Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 275,271 | |||
| Reynolds, R. R. | Non-Refillable Bottle | May 2, 1899 | 624,092 |
| Rhodes, J. B. | Water Closets | December 19, 1899 | 639,290 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| Richardson, A. C. | Hame Fastener | March 14, 1882 | 255,022 |
| Richardson, A. C. | Churn | February 17, 1891 | 446,470 |
| Richardson, A. C. | Casket Lowering Device | November 13, 1894 | 529,311 |
| Richardson, A. C. | Insect Destroyer | February 28, 1899 | 620,362 |
| Richardson, A. C. | Bottle | December 12, 1899 | 638,811 |
| Richardson, W. H. | Cotton Chipper | June 1, 1886 | 343,140 |
| Richardson, W. H. | Childās Carriage | June 18, 1889 | 405,599 |
| Richardson, W. H. | Childās Carriage | June 18, 1889 | 405,600 |
| Richey, C. V. | Car Coupling | June 15, 1897 | 584,650 |
| Richey, C. V. | Railroad Switch | August 3, 1897 | 587,657 |
| Richey, C. V. | Railroad Switch | October 26, 1897 | 592,448 |
| Richey, C. V. | Fire Escape Bracket | December 28, 1897 | 596,427 |
| Richey, C. V. | Combined Hammock and Stretcher | December 13, 1898 | 615,907 |
| Rickman, A. L. | Overshoe | February 8, 1898 | 598,816 |
| Ricks, J. | Horseshoe | March 30, 1886 | 338,781 |
| Ricks, J. | Overshoes for Horses | June 6, 1899 | 626,245 |
| Rillieux, N. | Sugar Refiner (Evaporating Pan) | December 10, 1846 | 4,879 |
| Robinson, E. R. | Casting Composite | November 23, 1897 | 594,286 |
| Robinson, E. R. | Electric Railway Trolley | September 19, 1893 | 505,370 |
| Robinson, J. H. | Life Saving Guards for Locomotives | March 14, 1899 | 621,143 |
| Robinson, J. H. | Life Saving Guards for Street Cars | April 25, 1899 | 623,929 |
| Robinson, J. | Dinner Pail | February 1, 1887 | 356,852 |
| Romain, A. | Passenger Register | April 23, 1889 | 402,035 |
| Ross, A. L. | Runner for Stops | August 4, 1896 | 565,301 |
| Ross, A. L. | Bag Closure | June 7, 1898 | 605,343 |
| Ross, A. L. | Trousers Support | November 28, 1899 | 638,068 |
| Ross, J. | Bailing Press | September 5, 1899 | 632,539 |
| Roster, D. N. Ruffin, S. | Feather Curler
Vessels for Liquids and Manner Of Sealing |
March 10, 1896
November 20, 1899 |
556,166
737,603 |
| Russell, L. A. | Guard Attachment for Beds | August 13, 1895 | 544,381 |
| S
Sampson, G. T. |
Sled Propeller |
February 17, 1885 |
312,388 |
| Sampson, G. T. | Clothes Drier | June 7, 1892 | 476,416 |
| Scottron, S. R. | Adjustable Window Cornice | February 17, 1880 | 224,732 |
| Scottron, S. R. | Cornice | January 16, 1883 | 270,851 |
| Scottron, S. R. | Pole Tip | September 31, 1886 | 349,525 |
| Scottron, S. R. | Curtain Rod | August 30, 1892 | 481,720 |
| Scottron, S. R. | Supporting Bracket | September 12, 1893 | 505,008 |
| Shanks, S. C. Shewcraft, F.
Shorter, D. W. |
Sleeping Car Berth Register Letter Box
Feed Rack |
July 21, 1897
Detroit, Michigan May 17, 1887 |
587,165
363,089 |
| Smith, J. W. | Improvement in Games | April 17, 1900 | 647,887 |
| Smith, J. W. | Lawn Sprinkler | May 4, 1897 | 581,785 |
| Smith, J. W. | Lawn Sprinkler | March 22, 1898 | 601,065 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| Smith, P. D. | Potato Digger | January 21, 1891 | 445,206 |
| Smith, P. d. | Grain Binder | February 23, 1892 | 469,279 |
| Snow & Johns | Liniment | October 7, 1890 | 437,728 |
| Spears, H. | Portable Shield for Infantry | December 27, 1870 | 110,599 |
| Spikes, R. B. | Combination Milk Bottle Opener | ||
| And Bottle Cover | June 29, 1926 | 1,590,557 | |
| Spikes, R. B. | Method and Apparatus for Obtaining | ||
| Average Samples and Temperature | |||
| Of Tank Liquids | October 27, 1946 | 1,828,753 | |
| Spikes, R. B. | Automatic Gear Shift | December 6, 1932 | 1,889,814 |
| Spikes, R. B. | Transmission and Shifting Thereof | November 28, 1933 | 1,936,996 |
| Spikes, R. B. | Self-Locking Rack for Billiards Cues | around 1910 | not found |
| Spikes, R. B. | Automatic Shoe Shine Chair | around 1939 | not found |
| Spikes, R. B. | Multiple Barrel Machine Gun | around 1940 | not found |
| (Some patents are not included here because of current litigation; or because they were so basic in nature
that redesigning and refilling procedures are now in process.) |
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| Standard, J. | Oil Stove | October 29, 1889 | 413,689 |
| Standard, J. | Refrigerator | July 14, 1891 | 455,891 |
| Steward & Johnson | Metal Bending Machine | December 27, 1887 | 375,512 |
| Stewart, E. W. | Punching Machine | May 3, 1887 | 362,190 |
| Stewart, T. W. | Mop | June 13, 1893 | 499,402 |
| Stewart, T. W. | Station Indicator | June 20, 1893 | 499,895 |
| Sutton, E. H. | Cotton Cultivator | April 7, 1874 | 149,543 |
| Sweeting, J. A. | Device for Rolling Cigarettes | November 30, 1897 | 594,501 |
| Sweeting, J. A. | Combined Knife and Scoop | June 7, 1898 | 605,209 |
| T | |||
| Taylor, B. H. | Rotary Engine | April 23, 1878 | 202,888 |
| Taylor, B. H. | Slide Valve | July 6, 1897 | 585,798 |
| Temple, L.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Toggle HarpoonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1848,Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āEyewitness Black Historyā | |||
| Thomas, S. E. | Waste Trap | October 16, 1883 | 286,746 |
| Thomas, S. E. | Waste Trap for Basins, Closets, etc. | October 4, 1887 | 371,107 |
| Thomas S. E. | Casting | July 31, 1888 | 386,921 |
| Thomas, S. E. | Pipe Connection | October 9, 1888 | 390,821 |
| Toliver, G. | Propeller for Vessels | April 28, 1891 | 451,086 |
| Tregoning & Latimer | Globe Supporter for Electric Lamps | March 21, 1882 | 255,212 |
| W | |||
| Walker, P. | Machine for Cleaning Seed Cotton | February 16, 1897 | 577,153 |
| Walker, P. | Bait Holder | March 8, 1898 | 600,241 |
| Waller, J. N. | Shoemakerās Cabinet or Bench | February 3, 1880 | 244,253 |
| Washington, W. | Corn Husking Machine | August 14, 1883 | 283,173 |
| Watkins, Isaac | Scrubbing Frame | October 7, 1890 | 437,849 |
| Watts, J. R. | Bracket for Minersā Lamp | March 7, 1893 | 493,137 |
| West, E. H. | Weather Shield | September 5, 1899 | 632,385 |
| West, J. W. | Wagon | October 18, 1870 | 108,419 |
| INVENTOR | INVENTION | DATE | PATENT |
| White, D. L. | Extension Steps for Cars | January 12, 1897 | 574,969 |
| White, J. T. | Lemon Squeezer | December 8, 1896 | 572,849 |
| Williams, C. | Canopy Frame | February 2, 1892 | 468,280 |
| Williams, J. P. | Pillow Sham Holder | October 10, 1899 | 634,784 |
| Winn, Frank | Direct Acting Steam Engine | December 4, 1888 | 394,047 |
| Winters, J. B. | Fire Escape Ladder | May 7, 1878 | 203,517 |
| Winters, J. R. | Fire Escape Ladder | April 8, 1879 | 214,224 |
| Woods, G. T. | Steam Boiler Furnace | June 3, 1884 | 299,894 |
| Woods, G. T.
Woods, G. T. |
Telephone Transmitter
Apparatus for Transmission of |
December 2, 1884 | 308,876 |
| Messages by ElectricityĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā April 7, 1885 | 315,368 | ||
| Woods, G. T. | Relay Instrument | June 7, 1887 | 364,619 |
| Woods, G. T. | Polarized Relay | July 5, 1887 | 366,192 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electro Mechanical Brake | August 16, 1887 | 368,265 |
| Woods, G. T. | Telephone System and Apparatus | October 11, 1887 | 371,241 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electro Magnetic Brake Apparatus | October 18, 1887 | 371,655 |
| Woods, G. T. | Railway Telegraphy | November 15, 1887 | 373,383 |
| Woods, G. T. Woods, G. T. | Induction Telegraph System Overhead Conducting System for
Electric Railway |
November 29, 1887
May 29, 1888 |
373,915
383,844 |
| Woods, G. T. Woods, G. T. | Electro-Motive Railway System Tunnel Construction for Electric
Railway |
June 26, 1888
July 17, 1888 |
385,034
386,282 |
| Woods, G. T. | Galvanic Battery | August 14, 1888 | 387,839 |
| Woods, G. T. Woods, G. T. | Railway Telegraphy Automatic Safety Cut-Out for
Electric Circuits |
August 28, 1888
January 1, 1889 |
388,803
395,533 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway System | November 10, 1891 | 463,020 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway Conduit | November 21, 1893 | 509,065 |
| Woods, G. T. | System of Electrical Distribution | October 13, 1896 | 569,443 |
| Woods, G. T. | Amusement Apparatus | December 19, 1899 | 639,692 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway | January 29, 1901 | 667,110 |
| Woods, G. T. Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway System Regulating and Controlling
Electrical Translating Devices |
July 9, 1901
September 3, 1901 |
678,086
681,768 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway | November 19, 1901 | 687,098 |
| Woods, G. T. | Automatic Air Brake | June 10, 1902 | 701,981 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway System | January 13, 1903 | 718,183 |
| Woods, G. T. | Electric Railway | May 26, 1903 | 729,481 |
| Wormley, J. | Life Saving Apparatus | May 24, 1881 | 242,091 |
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