Collection
Country
States
Decade
Month
Day
Lantern.
Patent for a lantern "in which a candle is used as a light-giving medium, and in which the chimney is tightly supported on the base of the lantern and around the candle, so that the light is fully protected against extinguishment by wind, and a cheap and convenient article is supplied" (lines 9-15). The lantern has a raised base with a candle socket in the middle, and the glass chimney is securely attached to the base. A frame and handle is attached to the base and top of the chimney.
Date:
June 26, 1894
Creator:
Jarmin, George W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lifting-Jack.
Patent for a lifting jack that releases automatically when the lever is pulled down, is easy to operate, and is powerful.
Date:
March 26, 1907
Creator:
Yeager, Ernest Curtis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vapor-Burner
Patent for the improvements in vapor burners to produce a simple and inexpensive burner that accurately regulates the amount of oil fed, and can be readily cleaned.
Date:
October 26, 1909
Creator:
Bierbower, Ricard C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insecticide
Patent for a type of insecticide for cotton and vegetable plants. Particularly effective for use against the "boll-weevil" of cotton plants.
Date:
May 26, 1903
Creator:
Bourlon, Eugene A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vulcanizing Device.
Patent for a vulcanizing device for use on tires.
Date:
December 26, 1911
Creator:
Robbins, James M. & Crew, John F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve for Engines.
Patent for an improved and cheaper valve for steam engines.
Date:
January 26, 1909
Creator:
Hopper, James F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel.
Patent for a vehicle wheel with no extra small parts, a tightener that tightens the whole wheel and is easily reached, and constructed in such a manner that it may be easily taken apart and put back together for repair purposes.
Date:
March 26, 1907
Creator:
Hadley, William Swain
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lock.
Patent for an invention that relates to locks. "The prime object of the invention is to provide a supplemental locking device for the holding element, which is entirely separate from the usual locking mechanism, so that should one unacquainted with the lock attempt to open it in the ordinary manner by operating said usual mechanism the holding element will still be securely locked and the attempt would thus be frustrated." (Lines 14-21) Illustration is included.
Date:
November 26, 1901
Creator:
Rodrigo, Hendrick
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Land-Breaking Plow.
Patent for an agricultural plow that mixes the soil of multiple layers while keeping the soil in its initial layer to conserve moisture and deliver nitrogen. Plow can be motorized or use animals to function.
Date:
August 26, 1913
Creator:
Reed, Arthur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Windmill-Gearing
Patent for "gearing for transmitting motion to the pump rod" (lines 9-10) of a windmill. Includes description and illustration.
Date:
December 26, 1911
Creator:
Roberts, George W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Line-Holder.
Patent for a line holder for holding reins, while driving a vehicle.
Date:
July 26, 1910
Creator:
Hitt, Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Wheel
Patent for a vehicle wheel. Illustration included.
Date:
October 26, 1909
Creator:
Hartman, Emil
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indicator
Patent for indicator "for vessels by which to show accurately and readily the draft of the vessel, as well as any list and pitch that may exist" (lines 8-11) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 26, 1901
Creator:
Bennison, Samuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Twine-Holder.
Patent for certain new and useful improvement in twine holders, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 26, 1899
Creator:
Andrews, Otis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leveling Instrument
Patent for leveling instrument. Illustration included.
Date:
July 26, 1904
Creator:
Akins, Henry King
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve
Patent for a valve used with radiator heating system. Illustration included.
Date:
April 26, 1910
Creator:
Kinnison, Hallah C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve
Patent for a valve for rotary steam engines.
Date:
November 26, 1912
Creator:
Faulkner, Thomas F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Liquid-Fuel Burner
Patent for a liquid fuel burner for steam engine boilers.
Date:
November 26, 1912
Creator:
Willis, Charles W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel.
Patent for a type of vehicle wheel made of a unique hub, rim, and resilient spokes. The design allows for the hub and spokes to rotate independently of the rim, reducing the need for compensating gearing. This is done by having the spokes frictionally engaged with the rim rather than a rigid, static design.
Date:
December 26, 1911
Creator:
Bartle, John N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lawn-Mower.
Patent for a new and improved lawn mower that "consists in the novel construction and arrangement of its parts." (lines 13-14), including description and illustrations.
Date:
November 26, 1901
Creator:
Stewart, Henry E. & Stewart, Luther F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Vitreography.
Patent for an invention that is similar to an adhesive, which aids in the ornamentation of windows. The patent includes a description, instructions, but no illustration(s).
Date:
March 26, 1867
Creator:
Stremme, C. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Saws.
Patent for improvement in saws by way of the construction of beveled edged teeth with concave sides.
Date:
April 26, 1870
Creator:
Littlepage, C. V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Vapor-Burners.
Patent for "new and Improved Vapor-Burner." (lines 3-4)
Date:
March 26, 1878
Creator:
Sawyer, Frederick A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Street-Cars
Patent for an improvement to Street Cars to better navigate curves. Includes description and illustrations.
Date:
August 26, 1879
Creator:
Towell, Isaac
System:
The Portal to Texas History