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Shepherd R. Spruill, W. R. Wood, and P. E. Smith of Scotland Neck, NC received patent #184553 on 21 Nov 1876 for an Electric-light buoy

Jeptha Spruill of Oswego, KS received patent #214963 on 29 Apr 1879 for a Vapor-bath

William R. Spruill, Sr. and William R. Spruill, Jr. of Edenton, NC received patent #634150 on 3 Oct 1899 for a Ball bearing for vehicle wheels

William R. Spruill, Sr. and William R. Spruill, Jr. of Columbia, NC received patent #668590 on 19 Feb 1901 for a Ball bearing for vehicle wheels

Moye W. Spruill of Plymouth, NC recieved patent #1887906 on 15 Nov 1932 for a Shoe shining machine

Wallace L. Spruill of Inglewood, CA received patent #1932123 on 24 Oct 1933 for a Card holder

Leslie J. Spruill and John D. Russ of Norfolk, VA received patent #2537707 on 9 Jan 1951 for Running board and steps for trucks