Fastener for Meter-Boxes. (open access)

Fastener for Meter-Boxes.

Patent for fasteners (locks) for meter-boxes to prevent tampering by unauthorized users by attaching a cover with rotating bolts that can be locked or unlocked with an accompanying key.
Date: February 19, 1918
Creator: Holmgreen, Julius H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic-Tire Protector (open access)

Pneumatic-Tire Protector

Patent for an improved pneumatic tire protector. This is a liner "interposed between the inner tube and tire casing to prevent puncture of the inner tube" (p.1 lines 6-8)
Date: March 19, 1918
Creator: Haas, Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wind and Bug Shield for Lamp Chimneys (open access)

Wind and Bug Shield for Lamp Chimneys

Patent for lamp to protect the flame from wind and insects. It was meant to prevent the lamp being extinguished.
Date: November 19, 1918
Creator: Sinclaire, Agnes S. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History