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Apparatus for Treatment of Oil Emulsions.
Patent for improvements in apparatus for treatment of oil emulsions by providing a means that will greatly assist in the separation of water from oil emulsions and which will aid the re-absorption or retention of gas.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
McKibben, Charles W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Extracting Minerals from Ores.
Patent for an apparatus that extracts minerals, especially sulfur, from ores. The apparatus features new and useful improvements, creating an automatic extraction that separates the minerals in a pure state.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
Shires, George M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aeroplane-Tail.
Patent for improvements to the tail of aeroplanes. This invention is to be used to help control the flight of planes or heavy projectiles, and would not have effects on the equilibrium or be difficult to use.
Date:
January 18, 1921
Creator:
Joseph, M. Krowka
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antifreezing Appliance for Water-Pipes.
Patent for anti-freezing appliance for water supply and drain pipes of residences and buildings. The object is provide a device connected with the main and service lines of a hours supply water system for the purpose of avoiding interfering with the operation of the service.
Date:
January 20, 1920
Creator:
Davis, Thomas A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Heating and Ripening Honey.
Patent for a device that quickly heats and ripens honey, employing a hot water tank containing a pipe coil through which the honey is poured and strained upon exit.
Date:
January 6, 1920
Creator:
Mitchell, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gasolene-Measuring Device.
Patent for gasoline measuring device for improving service stations for patrons to see the amount of gasoline. Air pressure will transfer gasoline from tank into measuring device. Gasoline measuring device will be quickly delivered to patrons.
Date:
January 25, 1921
Creator:
McKallip, Jonathan C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Tire
Patent for a tire wheel that is resistant to shocks and vibrations when traveling over roads. This tire is more durable and is more resilient, leading to less break-downs on the road.
Date:
January 11, 1921
Creator:
Pepple, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Body Suspension
Patent for the invention of a new and improved vehicle body suspension.
Date:
January 25, 1921
Creator:
Harper, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indexing Device.
Patent for an indexer of paper documents in book form. It is made to open along the center with visible subject headings.
Date:
January 18, 1921
Creator:
Moran, Stanley C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Spring-Wheel
Patent for improvement in vehicle spring-wheels.
Date:
January 25, 1921
Creator:
Harris, Walter A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leaf-Turner.
Patent for a new and improved leaf turner which allows the piano player to turn the pages of their sheet music without taking their hands off the keyboard. This leaf turner is "noiseless and efficient in operation and...will respond instantly to the actuating impulse" (lines 21-23). It is not expensive to make, and securely holds music and releases it without effort.
Date:
January 11, 1921
Creator:
Holcom, Jarret C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jar and Can Lifter
Patent for Jar and Can lifter designed to assist in transporting a can or jar. It is made from wire and acts as a removable handle.
Date:
January 24, 1920
Creator:
Hilley, Seaborn A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Irrigator
Patent for an irrigator used to treat piles (hemorrhoids) and similar diseases. A nozzle delivers liquid to wash the surface of the mucus coating of the afflicted area, and then drains the liquid without obstructing the flow of the liquid. Patent includes illustrations.
Date:
January 18, 1921
Creator:
Phillips, Edwin R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Tool.
Patent for a well-drilling tool adapted for use in a sticky shale or similar formations.
Date:
January 31, 1922
Creator:
Reed, Clarence E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Stretcher.
Patent for an adjustable wire stretcher.
Date:
January 4, 1921
Creator:
Tompkins, Walter L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Window-Screen.
Patent for improvements in screen constructions in connection with doors or windows. The goal is to provide a means for encouraging insects that are on the inner surfaces of the screen.
Date:
January 20, 1920
Creator:
McGeorge, Jefferson F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Work Engaging Support for Surface Treating Machines
Patent for work engaging support for surface treating machines. Intent of patent is to provide support for revolving sections of machinery in order to provide greater stabilization.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
Clark, Alex A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Straightening Tool.
Patent for a wire straightening tool, with illustrations, that relies on a series of levers and cams to apply pressure to the wire as it is pulled through. The patent notes that "the wires can be straightened quickly and with facility, thereby permitting the using of all twisted and bent wire which has heretofore gone to waste and resulting in considerable saving of metal" (page 2, lines 14-18).
Date:
January 27, 1920
Creator:
Cervenka, Frank L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel
Patent for a vehicle wheel with a tire that is improved with a spring cushion.
Date:
January 4, 1921
Creator:
Allan, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vending-Machine.
Patent for improvements in the construction of coin-operated vending machines which automatically lock when coins are not inserted. This device is designed to dispense objects of many shapes and sizes. Illustrations included.
Date:
January 6, 1920
Creator:
Ogden, Carlton N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Chopper.
Patent for improvements to the stalk-chopping machine that will strip the ears from the corn while also chopping the corn stalk into bits to fertilize the field.
Date:
January 27, 1920
Creator:
Bartz, Adolph J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spark-Arrester.
Patent for a spark aresster that is designed to prevent the discharge of sparks from a flue, particularly flues for small stoves used in army tents.
Date:
January 27, 1920
Creator:
Ashby, Bert A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spoke and Tire for Automobile and Truck Wheels.
Patent for a new spoke and tire for automobile and truck wheels, with illustrations.
Date:
January 27, 1920
Creator:
Collier, Aaron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pump Piston
Patent for an "Improvement in Pump-Pistons" (lines 5-6) including illustrations.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
Humason, Granville A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History