Chicago (IL) Inter Ocean, September 27, 1882, p. 6. NOTE: The item below was abbreviated from a lengthier article as noted by the ellipsis. NEW PATENTS Northwestern Inventions Washington, Sept. 26-Patents were granted to persons residing in the State of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin during the week ending Sept. 26, as follows.Alfred A. Hinds, Lexington, Indiana, pump.