Card-File Cabinet. (open access)

Card-File Cabinet.

Patent for a lockable card file cabinet or casing that allows for viewing through a transparent top with use of a rod for moving cards back and forth. The transparent top allows customer information to be stored and used, but not edited without a key.
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Reeves, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Awning-Lock (open access)

Awning-Lock

Patent for a novel locking attachment for awning locks. Device locks so that is it inaccessible from the outside, therefore providing security from intruders.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Hatchl, Harold C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fountain-Valve for Locomotives (open access)

Automatic Fountain-Valve for Locomotives

This patent relates to new and useful improvements in an automatic fountain valve for locomotives. The purpose of the invention is to provide a valve that will automatically close in the case of the locomotive overturning. This valve will cut off the escaping or steam from broken pipes and prevent the scalding of engine-men who may be trapped in the cab.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Yeamans, Eugence N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boll-Weevil Exterminator (open access)

Boll-Weevil Exterminator

Patent for removing dead bolls, insects and other parasites from growing plants.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Harper, William E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle-Guard. (open access)

Cattle-Guard.

Patent for a cattle-guard "for preventing cattle from passing along a certain point of a railroad track from an inclosure (sic)" (lines 10-12) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Bullard, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combination Farming Implement. (open access)

Combination Farming Implement.

Patent for "agricultural implements and particularly to soil tilling machines of the rotary type" (lines 9-11) ... "of simple and improved construction embodying a carrying frame, a swingingly supported adjustable frame, and a rotary tilling device mounted on the swinging frame for direct engagement with the ground" (lines 13-18).
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Corbin, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Bale-Forming Presses. (open access)

Attachment for Bale-Forming Presses.

Patent for an attachment for bale-forming presses consisting of needles, wire storage spools, and a "yieldable mechanism" allowing the wire to pass (line 17) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Freeman, Lawrence K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adjusting and Locking Device for Skid Chains. (open access)

Adjusting and Locking Device for Skid Chains.

Patent for anti-skid chains for use on automobile wheels and tires which may be locked to prevent slipping.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Boyd, James S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anticreeper for Railway Rails. (open access)

Anticreeper for Railway Rails.

Patent for an anti-creeper with improved strength and serviceability "in the location and construction of the tie abutting portion" (lines 28-29).
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Weston, William S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Vehicle-Headlights. (open access)

Attachment for Vehicle-Headlights.

Patent for attachment for vehicle headlights. The invention has a deflecting hood for the head light that deflects the light downward, below the line of sight, particularly for oncoming vehicles
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Burns, Bessie A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench (open access)

Wrench

Patent for wrench. Machine bolts have a cylindrical or round shank and therefore in order to remove the nut it is often necessary to employ two tools, one engaged with the head of the bolt to prevent its turning and the other engaged with the nut for removing the same. This invention involves a structure provided which includes a member for engaging and holding the head of the bolt and another member for engaging the nut and capable of being revolved whereby the nut may be screwed on to or unscrewed from the bolt.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Moore, Asa C. & Ozment, Edward L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tube-Vulcanizing Apparatus. (open access)

Tube-Vulcanizing Apparatus.

Patent for a tube-vulcanizing apparatus "and in such connection, it relates more particularly to an apparatus for repairing inflatable tubes for wheel tires." (lines 10-13)
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Alvis, James T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Latch for Grain-Car Doors. (open access)

Latch for Grain-Car Doors.

Patent for a latch that may used on any grain car door. The latch allows for the door to be locked open or closed.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Grogan, Edward W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Catcher (open access)

Mail-Bag Catcher

Patent for improvements of mail bag catchers. This patent proposes improvements on the construction and arrangements of mail bag catchers including the alteration of the jaw and the addition of springs. Includes illustrations.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Davis, Tomie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Twisting Device. (open access)

Twisting Device.

Patent for a twisting machine that can tie and secure cords around bales while reducing the likelihood of slipping inside the tying machine, including illustrations.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Dudley, Andrew Tilmon
System: The Portal to Texas History
Twister. (open access)

Twister.

Patent for a twister used in "twisting together the ends of the baling wires employed in forming bales of hay" (lines 10-12) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Dudley, Andrew T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ventilator (open access)

Ventilator

Patent for low cost, improved ventilators for Pullman and passenger cars and buildings.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Hedges, Robert S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mixer (open access)

Mixer

Patent for an improved mixer for "use in connection with internal combustion engines" (lines 9-10). The invention is designed to simplify and increase the engine's efficiency while also making construction more affordable.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Warren, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pump (open access)

Pump

Patent for high pressure water pump with improved arrangement of and contact between internal pumps in order to create higher water pressure. For use by fire fighters and at pump stations, including illustrations.
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Raynes, Clarence R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Process for Making Cattle Food (open access)

Process for Making Cattle Food

Patent for providing "a process whereby cattle food may be economically produced from sotol which, when combined with certain other food products, will produce an equivalent to alfalfa and which can be produced at a cost far below that required to provide a feed of the same amount of alfalfa &c., &c." lines 17-23
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Thatcher, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moving-Picture Machine. (open access)

Moving-Picture Machine.

Patent for an improved machine to play films (moving-pictures), synchronizing both sound and picture in a single machine. Division of another patent by the same inventor (Serial No. 765,959) for a sound record film, and is intended to be used in conjunction with said patent.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Craig, Richard M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grain-Heading Machine. (open access)

Grain-Heading Machine.

Patent for a grain-heading machine for "gathering broom corn, sorghum, maize and the like" (lines 12-13).
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Davidson, Rufus Burley
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grease-Gun (open access)

Grease-Gun

Patent for an applicator of grease to targeted areas with improved method for refilling, including illustration.
Date: November 26, 1918
Creator: Miller, Charles R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soap Powder (open access)

Soap Powder

Patent for soap powder that dissolves easily and may be used in all types of water. Soap will make fabrics white and easy to iron.
Date: March 26, 1918
Creator: Diffee, Sarah Jane
System: The Portal to Texas History