Lantern. (open access)

Lantern.

Patent for a simple and inexpensive oil lantern made to operate in strong winds. It is "easily handled and manipulated for adjusting and fastening the several parts thereof properly in position" (lines 17-19).
Date: November 12, 1895
Creator: Holden, William G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Valve (open access)

Valve

Patent for an automatic valve for use upon hydraulic or suction dredges to prevent sore material such as clay, sand and mud from preventing the efficient use of the dredge sure to the closing of heavy material in the mouth of the dredge. The valve is intended to supply water to flush out the mouth of the dredge.
Date: June 12, 1917
Creator: Miller, Henry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vacuum Cotton-Picking Machine. (open access)

Vacuum Cotton-Picking Machine.

Patent for vacuum cotton picking machine and improvements, such as it is more portable, a receiver for the cotton and discharge of the cotton, and an improved cotton picking nozzle.
Date: February 12, 1918
Creator: Chaney, Bailey E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device for Attaching Pumps to Oil and Other Cans. (open access)

Device for Attaching Pumps to Oil and Other Cans.

Patent for a device for attaching pumps to oil and other cans.
Date: June 12, 1883
Creator: Holden, William G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Feeder for Soft Candy. (open access)

Feeder for Soft Candy.

Patent for bee feeder device that allows bees to have access to food during transport. The feeder also is designed to prevent any running and clogging, while minimizing bee death due to starvation.
Date: July 12, 1921
Creator: Ault, Eugene B.
System: The Portal to Texas History