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Automatic Fan Combination Stand.
Patent for a new and improved automatic-fan combination-stand. This design "relates to an improved stand or support for an automatic fan, which said stand shall be portable, so as to be conveniently set up wherever desired, and which shall contain various hooks, brackets, shelves, and other conveniences" (lines 17-22).
Date:
November 28, 1882
Creator:
McKeehan, Charles Houston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sash-Balance.
Patent for improvements in window-sash balances, in which the two sashes are connected, “so that they will not only balance but also either may be raised or lowered without affecting the other.” (Lines 17-20) Illustration is included.
Date:
May 26, 1891
Creator:
Christian, James F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine.
Patent for a washing machine that has a cylindrical drum with heads, slats, and openings, a door with slats and cross-pieces, a stay that is attached to the bottom of a cross-piece, and a thumb-screw that is countersunk in the stay and holds it in place.
Date:
November 12, 1895
Creator:
King, Theophless J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Refining Asphaltic Mineral Oils.
Patent for process for refining asphaltic mineral oils such as might be found in wells in Texas and Louisiana. Designed to remove asphaltum.
Date:
November 11, 1902
Creator:
Mims, John Carwile
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grain Drying Means.
Patent for a new mechanism for bulk drying grain. Includes illustrations.
Date:
March 3, 1903
Creator:
Liles, La Fayette W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fence-Post
Patent for "improvements in fence-posts, telegraph-poles, and the like."(lines 11-12) These improvements include wings what mount into slots at the base of the posts to anchor them firmly into the ground. Including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 30, 1903
Creator:
Childress, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Elevator
Patent for an elevator.
Date:
May 12, 1903
Creator:
Ham, James T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mining Sulfur.
Patent for extracting sulfur that is being mined from the stratum that has the minerals. A fluid medium, such as air or a heated liquid, is forced into the stratum which assists with the elevation of the liquid mineral. As the minerals come up the heated tubes, the liquefied minerals are sent into vats.
Date:
September 8, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baling Press
Patent for a baling press. Illustration included.
Date:
May 3, 1904
Creator:
Key, William C. & Frost, Harvey N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Convertible Neck Yoke and Swingletree
Patent for a convertible neck yoke and swingletree. Illustration included.
Date:
May 24, 1904
Creator:
Hall, Thomas I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Headwear
Patent for headwear. Illustrations included.
Date:
August 23, 1904
Creator:
Brown, Bettie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Churn Operator
Patent for a Churn Operator. This device contains specifications for operating churn-dashers, as well as improvements for the established churn operator.
Date:
April 13, 1905
Creator:
Ham, James T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Treating Ankylosis of the Knee
Patent for an apparatus for treating knee ankylosis that is ready to use at a moments notice "without unnecessary or nervous shock to the invalid to apply the requisite heat, extension, and flexion to an afflicted part to render it supple and restore to its natural functions". (lines 11-15).
Date:
September 19, 1905
Creator:
Norwood, Robert R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leg Brace
Patent for a leg brace. Illustration included.
Date:
October 17, 1905
Creator:
Norwood, Robert R. & O'Neall, Elisha V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hitching Device
Patent for a hitching device. This device if for hitching horses reins. Illustration included.
Date:
February 20, 1906
Creator:
Hazlewood, George W. & Robinson, Henry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cement Block
Patent for a cement block. This invention relates to building blocks made of artificial stone that are connected by tie rods. Illustration included.
Date:
November 27, 1906
Creator:
Woodiwiss, Jason, Matthew; Deal, Frank L. & Burdg, William J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hitching Device
Patent for hitching device for use with hitching posts. Illustration included.
Date:
November 27, 1906
Creator:
Hazlewood, George W. & Robinson, Henry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sand-Band for Vehicles
Patent for a sand band for vehicles that protects the axle bearing from foreign objects. Illustrations included.
Date:
December 31, 1907
Creator:
Bennett, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Extracting Oil
Patent for a device for extracting cotton seed oil which ensures even cooking of the seeds by constant stirring.
Date:
January 14, 1908
Creator:
Lauerman, Vandy Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Milk-Cooler
Patent for a milk cooler that may be used to keep milk or other food items chilled without the use of ice. Illustrations included
Date:
June 2, 1908
Creator:
Hay, Perrie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Street-Pavement
Patent for a street paving material made from limestone, limestone dust, and crude oil with layers of crushed rock in between which is waterproof and durable.
Date:
June 9, 1908
Creator:
Walsh, John M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bracket
Patent for a shelf bracket which can support a shelf with only one bracket.
Date:
April 27, 1909
Creator:
Cockrum, George R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burner
Patent for a hydrocarbon oil burner. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 3, 1910
Creator:
Butler, Albert C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Paper Clip
Patent for a paper clip. Illustration included.
Date:
May 10, 1910
Creator:
Galbraith, David G. & Galbraith, Nannie L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History