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IMM Artists and Inventors Database

An interactive catalogue of African American inventions, 1865–1939, from which IMM artists select an invention to research and reinterpret.

An interactive catalogue of African American inventions, 1865–1939, from which IMM artists select an invention to research and reinterpret.

IMM Artists and Inventors Database

Patent drawing for Lawn Mower Attachment by Samuel J. Hines, U.S. Patent 1,911,278, granted 1933-05-30.

Samuel J. Hines

Lawn Mower Attachment

1932-03-25

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Bucket Trap by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,930,224, granted 1933-10-10.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Bucket Trap

1931-04-11

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Combined Water Cooler and Support Therefor by Truman C. Tucker, U.S. Patent 1,933,517, granted 1933-10-31.

Truman C. Tucker

Combined Water Cooler and Support Therefor

1931-05-06

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Car Handling Apparatus by George M. Johnson, U.S. Patent 1,942,247, granted 1934-01-02.

George M. Johnson

Car Handling Apparatus

1931-02-05

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Vacuum Pump by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,946,524, granted 1934-02-13.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Vacuum Pump

1931-05-15

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Antifriction Bearing for casing by Clarence R. Bailey, U.S. Patent 1,960,364, granted 1934-05-29.

Clarence R. Bailey

Antifriction Bearing for casing

1930-07-08

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Spraying Machine by Robert T. Smith, U.S. Patent 1,970,984, granted 1934-08-21.

Robert T. Smith

Spraying Machine

1929-11-27

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Refrig-erator Apparatus and Process by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,972,704, granted 1934-09-04.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Refrig-erator Apparatus and Process

1930-03-31

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Steam Heating System by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,977,303, granted 1934-10-16.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Steam Heating System

1930-02-03

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Vacuum Heating System by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,986,391, granted 1935-01-01.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Vacuum Heating System

1929-05-03

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Toy by Margaret Cheetham, U.S. Patent 1,998,270, granted 1935-04-16.

Margaret Cheetham

Toy

1934-07-10

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Remote Control Proportional Movement Motor by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,007,240, granted 1935-07-09.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Remote Control Proportional Movement Motor

1934-02-01

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Protector and Supporter for Plants by Zeston Starks, U.S. Patent 1,916,868, granted 1933-07-04.

Zeston Starks

Protector and Supporter for Plants

1932-01-20

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Guard for Downspouts by Ervin G. Greene, U.S. Patent 1,930,354, granted 1933-10-10.

Ervin G. Greene

Guard for Downspouts

1931-02-18

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Trans-mission and Shifting Means Thereof by Richard B. Spikes, U.S. Patent 1,936,996, granted 1933-11-28.

Richard B. Spikes

Trans-mission and Shifting Means Thereof

1932-12-17

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Lifeboat Launching Device by Joseph H. Dickinson, U.S. Patent 1,943,166, granted 1934-01-09.

Joseph H. Dickinson

Lifeboat Launching Device

1931-10-12

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Card for a Chemistry Card Game by Dennis A. Forbes, U.S. Patent D 91,996, granted 1934-04-17.

Dennis A. Forbes

Card for a Chemistry Card Game

1933-05-12

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Method of Steam Heating from Central Station Mains by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,963,735, granted 1934-06-19.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Method of Steam Heating from Central Station Mains

1931-08-27

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Alarm Clock Electric System by Elbert Stallworth, U.S. Patent 1,972,634, granted 1934-09-04.

Elbert Stallworth

Alarm Clock Electric System

1933-09-28

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Refrig-erator Method and Process by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,972,705, granted 1934-09-04.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Refrig-erator Method and Process

1933-09-07

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Steam Heating Apparatus by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 1,977,304, granted 1934-10-16.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Steam Heating Apparatus

1931-02-04

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Locomotive Valve Mechanism by Orville Z. Frazier, U.S. Patent 1,990,899, granted 1935-02-12.

Orville Z. Frazier

Locomotive Valve Mechanism

1932-01-20

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Fuel Valve Lock for Motor Vehicles by Samuel Moore, U.S. Patent 2,006,027, granted 1935-06-25.

Samuel Moore

Fuel Valve Lock for Motor Vehicles

1933-07-06

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Receptacle for Growing Plants by Morris A. Raines, U.S. Patent 2,026,322, granted 1935-12-31.

Morris A. Raines

Receptacle for Growing Plants

1934-04-13

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

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