Underreamer. (open access)

Underreamer.

Patent for a strengthened and improved underreamer for more effective well drilling.
Date: February 15, 1921
Creator: Montgomery, Gustavus A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current-Motor. (open access)

Current-Motor.

Patent for a current motor in which water wheels are employed to drive electric generators. The design provides for pontoons to allow the water wheels to be adjustably supported. Constructed in sections, additional sections can easily be added and bracing is included so that the units can be configured to rise and fall together.
Date: February 15, 1921
Creator: Rebman, Johan J.
System: The Portal to Texas History