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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 Arch and Heel support by Earl M. Stewart, U.S. Patent 2,031,510, granted 1936-02-18.

Earl M. Stewart

Arch and Heel support

1935-06-29

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Protective Appliance by Harry Jackson; Mary E. Jackson, U.S. Patent 2,053,035, granted 1936-09-01.

Harry Jackson; Mary E. Jackson

Protective Appliance

1935-03-26

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Self Propelled Toy Fish by Arthur Lee, U.S. Patent 2,065,337, granted 1936-12-22.

Arthur Lee

Self Propelled Toy Fish

1935-09-17

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Leaf Holder by Richard Taylor, U.S. Patent D 105,037, granted 1937-06-22.

Richard Taylor

Leaf Holder

1936-09-01

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Motor Vehicle Elevating and Parking Device by John P. Thompson, U.S. Patent 2,086,142, granted 1937-07-06.

John P. Thompson

Motor Vehicle Elevating and Parking Device

1934-11-28

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Window by Volono Hopi Blauntia, U.S. Patent 2,093,161, granted 1937-09-14.

Volono Hopi Blauntia

Window

1935-02-09

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Effective Temperature Control Apparatus by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,094,738, granted 1937-10-05.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Effective Temperature Control Apparatus

1934-03-03

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Dentist Apparatus by William B. Jones, U.S. Patent 2,096,375, granted 1937-10-19.

William B. Jones

Dentist Apparatus

1936-05-19

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Machine Gun Mount by Don A. Taylor, U.S. Patent 2,100,790, granted 1937-11-30.

Don A. Taylor

Machine Gun Mount

1936-04-18

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for One Pipe Heating System Regulating Plate by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,102,197, granted 1937-12-14.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

One Pipe Heating System Regulating Plate

1936-08-24

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Propeller by Joseph N. Blair, U.S. Patent 2,105,963, granted 1938-01-18.

Joseph N. Blair

Propeller

1937-01-11

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Ignition Switch by Leonard L. Henderson, U.S. Patent 2,121,385, granted 1938-06-21.

Leonard L. Henderson

Ignition Switch

Not stated in digitized patent metadata

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Protective Appliance by Harry Jackson; Mary E. Jackson, U.S. Patent 2,038,491, granted 1936-04-21.

Harry Jackson; Mary E. Jackson

Protective Appliance

1934-07-02

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Method of Heating by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,064,197, granted 1936-12-15.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Method of Heating

1932-01-08

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Buglar Alarm Switch by Harry Jackson; Mary E. Jackson, U.S. Patent 2,071,343, granted 1937-02-23.

Harry Jackson; Mary E. Jackson

Buglar Alarm Switch

1935-05-07

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Remote Control Apparatus by James Metthew Allen, U.S. Patent 2,085,624, granted 1937-06-29.

James Metthew Allen

Remote Control Apparatus

1936-08-27

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Effective Temperature Thermostat by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,086,258, granted 1937-07-06.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Effective Temperature Thermostat

1934-11-12

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Tourist Seat by James T. Redding, U.S. Patent 2,094,410, granted 1937-09-28.

James T. Redding

Tourist Seat

1936-08-04

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Exhausting Method and Apparatus by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,096,226, granted 1937-10-19.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Exhausting Method and Apparatus

1935-04-17

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Wall Structure by Lloyd A. Hall, U.S. Patent 2,097,697, granted 1937-11-02.

Lloyd A. Hall

Wall Structure

1935-07-05

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Mechnical Adjustable Shirt by Roland Alston, U.S. Patent 2,101,380, granted 1937-12-07.

Roland Alston

Mechnical Adjustable Shirt

1936-03-18

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Aerial Toy by Robert M. Baylis, U.S. Patent 2,105,579, granted 1938-01-18.

Robert M. Baylis

Aerial Toy

1936-11-27

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Regulating Radiator Valve by David N. Crosthwait, Jr., U.S. Patent 2,114,139, granted 1938-04-12.

David N. Crosthwait, Jr.

Regulating Radiator Valve

1937-01-11

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

Patent drawing for Box Sheltered Third Rail and Shoe by Charles V. Richey, U.S. Patent 2,129,706, granted 1938-09-13.

Charles V. Richey

Box Sheltered Third Rail and Shoe

1936-09-30

Distinct invention claim — no explicit improvement wording

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