A Systematic Account of the Prairie Dogs (open access)

A Systematic Account of the Prairie Dogs

Discusses distribution, habits, economic status, predators, nomenclature, specimens, and pelages of prairie dogs. Describes, lists locations, and provides a key for species and subspecies.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Hollister, N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vehicle-Spring. (open access)

Vehicle-Spring.

Patent for an improved vehicle spring on the axle that is stronger and more durable, including illustrations.
Date: June 6, 1916
Creator: Hagemann, Paul
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knee-Protector. (open access)

Knee-Protector.

Patent for a knee protector that enables the wearer to fasten the device to the knee and includes a frame and knee receiving pocket.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Russel, Callie B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Viscoscometer. (open access)

Viscoscometer.

Patent for a device that accurately determines the viscosity of different liquids, particularly oils, and is able to be kept at a uniform temperature.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Lorenz, Charles O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Voice Recording and Reproducing Device. (open access)

Voice Recording and Reproducing Device.

Patent for a voice recording "attachment for a moving picture camera, which, while a picture is being taken will produce [...] photographic record of sounds that appropriately accompany the picture" (lines 11-16), including illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Walker, Jack L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lock Nut (open access)

Lock Nut

Patent for a new and improved lock nut design that is "simple, durable and inexpensive in construction, as well as convenient, practical, serviceable and efficient in its use" (lines 20-22).
Date: June 6, 1916
Creator: Collier, William Ried
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Machine for connecting pipe-sections (open access)

Machine for connecting pipe-sections

Patent for embodying an improved construction whereby the ends of relatively heavy and large pipe sections be screwed together with minimum amount of manual labor.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Simms, Joe M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Mechanism. (open access)

Well-Drilling Mechanism.

Patent for the invention of an efficient well-controlled drilling mechanism to provide that can be operated automatically.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: May, Thomas
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Catcher. (open access)

Mail-Bag Catcher.

Patent for a new modification in the device mail-bag catcher, which can be used to either train or track device.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Huff, Barney L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indicating Apparatus for the Spark Plugs of Hydrocarbon Engines. (open access)

Indicating Apparatus for the Spark Plugs of Hydrocarbon Engines.

Patent for an indicating apparatus for the spark-plugs of hydrocarbon-engines. The apparatus allows the motor vehicle driver to determine "which spark plug is connected in circuit with the timer" (lines 20-21). The patent includes illustrations and specifications.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Remmert, Otto H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knee Pad (open access)

Knee Pad

Patent for a knee protector design "which when worn will not inconvenience the wearer when standing or walking" (lines 10-12). Illustrations are included.
Date: June 6, 1916
Creator: Ashton, Epps
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Automobiles (open access)

Locking Device for Automobiles

Patent for automobiles to lock the steering shaft so that it is un-driveable and cannot be stolen and driven away without the key.
Date: June 6, 1916
Creator: Kavanaugh, Nelson J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vending-Machine. (open access)

Vending-Machine.

Patent for improvements in vending machines for the purpose of vending liquids such as gasoline and oils.
Date: June 25, 1916
Creator: Noark, Henry & Duke, Samuel C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pump. (open access)

Pump.

Patent for a pump design that allows for the pump barrel to be securely locked in position in the well and easily released again when the parts need to be removed again.
Date: June 5, 1916
Creator: Ligon, Arthur Lee
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tie-Handling Apparatus (open access)

Tie-Handling Apparatus

Patent for a mechanism mounted on a hand car that will remove old rail ties and install new ones. This mechanism allows for the rails to remain undisturbed and the space underneath to be cleared for the new tie installation.
Date: June 6, 1916
Creator: Jones, Jefferson Davis
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Means for Raising Journal-Boxes. (open access)

Means for Raising Journal-Boxes.

Patent for raising journal-boxes on a railroad car to easily renew the brasses or do other necessary tasks.
Date: June 8, 1916
Creator: Hathaway, Charles B. & Elliott, Claud B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Starting Meachanism for Explosive Engines (open access)

Starting Meachanism for Explosive Engines

Patent for a mechanism for starting internal combustion engines, and particularly that form of starting devices in which a torsion spring is used.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Appleman, Boyd K.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Portable Irrigation System. (open access)

Portable Irrigation System.

Patent for an improved portable irrigation system that can be moved as one whole irrigation system and be able to water larger fields or territory, including illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Libby, Harry T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plunger-Rod Puller. (open access)

Plunger-Rod Puller.

Patent for a new invention of a Plunger-rod puller, its descriptions and usage is clearly explained.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Lowrance, William J. & Bryant, Ivens H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Motor (open access)

Motor

Patent for motor in the category of internal combustion engines. This motor increases power and efficiency through the use of heat which was previously wasted in other models.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Harwood, William W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fish-Bait. (open access)

Fish-Bait.

Patent for improvements in Fish-Bait.
Date: June 6, 1916
Creator: Evans, Henry F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tire and Reliner. (open access)

Tire and Reliner.

Patent for a long-lasting, low-cost tire that is durable and resistant to punctures and blowouts.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Morse, Edwin F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Underreamer. (open access)

Underreamer.

Patent for a simple tool for improvements in under-reamers to prevent breaking of the cutters when reaming hard rocks.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Pippin, John William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Tank. (open access)

Oil-Tank.

Patent for oil tank top to prevent destruction of inflammable substance in the tank by enabling the gas to escape in a simple and effective manner.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Bradley, Benjamin Franklin
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History