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Auto Steering-Lock
Patent for a lock designed to attach to the spokes of a steering wheel with the intention of guarding it from "unauthorized persons" (line 20), including illustrations.
Date:
June 1, 1920
Creator:
Cosby, Luther F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aeroplane-Kite.
Patent for a new aeroplane-kite which can be "readily dismantled and folded for shipping and easily assembled and placed in position for flying without the use of numerous fastenings and detachable parts, thereby making for simplicity and practicability" (lines 12-17). Also includes wind tunnels and a fuselage frame which is so easily assembled that a child can do it.
Date:
October 19, 1920
Creator:
McLaughlin, James T.
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
Inlet-Grate
Patent for an improved inlet grate, which has a supporting frame. This inlet grate will not be displaced by traffic or other disturbances.
Date:
November 30, 1920
Creator:
Fairtrace, George D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Tubing Catcher
Patent for an improved well tubing catcher, which "provides an equal and positive bearing surface for the gripper slips or dogs in all their adjusted positions" (lines 16-18), including illustrations.
Date:
April 12, 1921
Creator:
Wilson, Robert A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Device.
Patent for well drilling device with new and useful improvements in well-drilling device for simultaneously drilling the main hole and an advance or "rat-tail" hole.
Date:
March 1, 1921
Creator:
Smith, Primus W. & Bookhout, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Bit.
Patent for a well drilling bit with a removable point and cutting edges "at a greater radial distance from the center of the bit" (lines 18-19). The point may be removed for sharpening or replacement.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Midgett, Penelton G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Embroidery-Needle.
Patent for an embroidery needle that is simplified version for easy use and avoid complications. The embroidery needle has a better grip for the user.
Date:
March 15, 1921
Creator:
Pade, George V. & Neitzel, Conrad T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a wrench that has a fixed jaw and an adjustable slidable jaw.
Date:
November 30, 1920
Creator:
Fowles, Alfred T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Book-Support and Writing-Table.
Patent for book support and writing table that adjusts to the item being used by the person. The tray is able to hold the item either a book or writing materials while adjusting to the user's needs. The book support and writing table can be folded to occupy little space.
Date:
May 10, 1921
Creator:
Taylor, Henry S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Work Engaging Support for Surface Treating Machines
Patent for work engaging support for surface treating machines. Intent of patent is to provide support for revolving sections of machinery in order to provide greater stabilization.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
Clark, Alex A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Body
Patent for new and useful improvements in vehicle bodies - a vehicle for carrying groceries, vegetables, and other necessities, as a traveling store.
Date:
March 29, 1921
Creator:
Wieman, Herman A,
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvements to Storage House Aerating System
Patent for improvements to storage house aeration systems for agriculture and the storage of vegetables.
Date:
February 2, 1920
Creator:
Vaughan, Robert B. & Love, Ralph M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Traffic Signal.
Patent for an illuminated turn signal attached to the frame of a car. The signal is shaped like a hand and can be raised or lowered by a lever behind the steering wheel.
Date:
May 9, 1922
Creator:
Jones, Theodoric
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ventilated Body-Garment.
Patent for new ventilated body-garments "known as union-oversuits or "unionalls"" (lines 15-16) which improves the shoulder coverings and open armpit areas, allowing the passage of air but covering the area from rain.
Date:
December 28, 1920
Creator:
Jenkins, William M. & Vaughan, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well Cable-Pump
Patent for an improved pump that can be used in connection with deep wells and provides improved construction that alleviates the necessity of having a long line of extra pipe and the troubling pump rod.
Date:
July 27, 1920
Creator:
Fender, Joe N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hosiery Spat.
Patent for hosiery spat that provides feet and ankle "protection when fancy 'open work' or thin hosiery is worn." (lines 15-16) including illustrations.
Date:
November 7, 1922
Creator:
von S.S. Blum, Elisa
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hulling-Machine
Patent for hulling nuts of all sizes including peanuts. A hopper feeds the nuts in to rollers and the shells fall out the bottom while the nuts go down a chute to be collected.
Date:
March 30, 1920
Creator:
Sparks, James N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Huller
Patent for hullers for removing hulls of shells for seeds or other similar products. The invention "is of especial utility in hullers for cottons seeds." However, it is noted that a cotton seed huller is only one adaptation of the invention.
Date:
December 21, 1920
Creator:
Vardell, Arthur A. & Highland Gee Vardell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Producing Prints on Metal.
Patent for a new way to print negatives directly on sensitized metal by dying the print, removing the dye stains, burnishing the "high lights," polishing the dye print and finally lacquering in order to make permanent. This gives the image a bas-relief effect.
Date:
July 13, 1920
Creator:
Snow, Philo V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Producing Tire-Patch Material.
Patent for an improved tire patch material combination and production process, which results in less water absorption and better adhesion to the tire.
Date:
May 11, 1920
Creator:
Duffy, Clarence O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mechanical Riding-Horse.
Patent for mechanical riding horse that is designed for children to use. It's purpose is a toy that can be ridden and travelled on as a tricycle.
Date:
January 25, 1921
Creator:
Finley, David Guy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Measuring Device
Patent for improvements to the measuring device used to ascertain the depth of a well.
Date:
May 23, 1922
Creator:
Bevel, Jack H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Removing Surface Finish
Patent for the process of removing paint, enamel, varnish, and lacquer from the surfaces of coated materials.
Date:
October 5, 1920
Creator:
Cleveland, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History