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Cotton Blocker
Patent for cotton blockers that prevent crops from becoming covered in soil during the harvesting process.
Date:
February 15, 1921
Creator:
Fowler, Alonzo. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cereal Food and Process of Preparing the Same.
Patent for improving cereal food processing by grinding corn and other grains into meal to convert starch into dextrin, and through drying grains to remove moisture and prevent fermentation (lines 17-23). Additionally, the processing will make the cereal appetizing and easily digestible.
Date:
November 1, 1921
Creator:
Kelly, Martha R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cleaning Device
Patent for a cleaning tool that attaches to the windshields of automobile windows to clean snow, rain, and dust. It is operated from the interior of the car and can be easily attached and removed. Includes illustrations.
Date:
March 29, 1921
Creator:
Rivers, Charles A. & Stuart, Francis B.
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
Apparatus For Forcing Fluid From Wells.
Patent for a narrow device to use fluid dynamics to remove certain fluids without loss of others. The apparatus is let down the well until one end is submerged before pressurized with air to seperate fluids and bring oil up to the surface of the well.
Date:
February 22, 1921
Creator:
Bodungen, Charles G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie Buckle
Patent for new and valuable improvements on bale-tie buckles for cotton bales. This relates to buckles securing ties on cotton bales and minimize injury to the persons handling the cotton.
Date:
March 22, 1921
Creator:
McFarland, Frank Hays
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antileak Composition.
Patent for improvements in antileak composition in order to prevent leaks in liquid holding containers like radiators, boilers, etc.
Date:
July 5, 1921
Creator:
Shrum, Will N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Stool and Table
Patent for a combined stool and table that can be folded and is portable for use in cars or at picnics; includes "knife, fork and spoon compartments" (line 25).
Date:
February 22, 1921
Creator:
Lewis, Charles E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Air and Gas Relief Valve for Oil-Distributing Systems.
Patent for an air and gas relief valve for oil piping systems that improves upon the need for pumps to get rid of the accumulation of air and gas before pumping oil, with illustrations.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Mobley, Henry Grady
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
Wrench.
Patent for a wrench with a head having a pair of rigid jaws to engage the object. One unique use of this wrench is that it can tighten any threaded joint beyond the degree of tightness that can be obtained by pulling the handle of an ordinary wrench in the usual manner.
Date:
July 19, 1921
Creator:
Duda, Oswald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Window-Sash Gearing and Lock
Patent for a window sash mechanism that allows the upper and lower portions of a window to be adjusted and locked independently of each other.
Date:
March 1, 1921
Creator:
Peaden, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wagon.
Patent for "a vehicle such as a wagon with means for automatically pulling cotton bolls." (lines 16-17)
Date:
July 12, 1921
Creator:
Jennings, William L.
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
Valve-Lifter For Automobiles
Patent for improvement in valve-lifters for automobiles. The object of the device is to compress a spring of the intake and exhaust valves of an automobile. Also for the quick removal of the valve.
Date:
February 15, 1921
Creator:
Patterson, George G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lifting-Jack
Patent for an improvement made to lifting jack machinery that raises automobiles for repairs. The patent prevents the axle from slipping in circumstances where the vehicle is on slippery grounds or parked on a hill. Includes illustrations.
Date:
May 10, 1921
Creator:
Watson, Chester A.
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
Insecticide for Boll-Weevils.
Patent for boll-weevil insecticide with novel method of compounding. Arsenic and baking soda are combined with wood ash to create a dust which kills the insects as an inhalent instead of needing to be consumed by the insects in order to be effective.
Date:
November 1, 1921
Creator:
Koenig, Philipp
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wall Construction
Patent for a relatively simple constructed wall that is built using concrete slabs. It is constructed in a manner that requires less material thus resulting in a wall that is hollow all the while providing sufficient strength to hold weight and pressure. Includes illustrations.
Date:
April 19, 1921
Creator:
Needham, Edward F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Liquid-Fuel Burner.
Patent for improvements in liquid fuel burners that can handle intense heat and can be mass-produced.
Date:
September 27, 1921
Creator:
Hosek, Charles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Internal Combustion Engine.
Patent for an internal combustion engine consisting of a valve and cynlinder. The engine is made to avoid dead air space commonly present in valve casings.
Date:
February 15, 1921
Creator:
Blumberg, Hamilton G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History