Patent for a compressed air engine. Illustrations included.

Patent for a pencil vending machine that is coin-operated, with illustrations.

Patent for a bale-band tightener, for "baling-presses; and its object is to provide a new and improved bale-band tightener which is simple and durable in construction and arranged to permit the operator to conveniently place the bands in position and fasten the ends together after the bale is pressed." (Lines 7-13)

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a proposed non-denominational "Religious Center" building, which is to be constructed and equipped with donated funds, is a proper and valid facility of the University of Houston.

Patent for a new automobile running gear that uses the front and rear wheels to propel the vehicle through rough, uneven terrain.

Patent for a carpenter's implement designed to be easily carried within one's pocket, with illustrations.

Patent for an artificial tooth that is better able to anchor to the mouth plate.

Publication of the University of Houston System describing campus events, academic programs and research, student and alumni activities, and other informatin of interest to the community.

Publication of the University of Houston System describing campus events, academic programs and research, student and alumni activities, and other informatin of interest to the community.

Patent for new design of an improved oil burner.

Patent for the "improvement in Horizontal Cotton - Presses for compressing cotton, hay, and other articles and substances for baling; ..." (lines 3-6), including illustrations.

Patent for an improved apparatus for treating hydrocarbons. This apparatus is for treating comparatively heavy petroleum and other hydrocarbon oils and their distillates and derivatives, in order to produce from such heavy oils a large yield of gasoline or other light, easily volatile liquids. This apparatus will be a safe and efficient way to produce large yield of gasoline and light hydrocarbon liquids from heavy oils and will be free from trouble arising from the accumulation of carbon.

Patent for a well-drill swivel designed to improve the function of a well-drilling apparatus. The improved swivel is meant to create a better connection between rod and rope and prevent twisting of water-supply.

Patent for new and useful improvement in locomotive smoke stacks, "in which the sparks, live cinders, and other heavy particles are arrested near the top of the stack." It consists of a petticoat-pipe, arranged so that it may be raised or lowered for the purpose of regulating the draft.

Patent for a new transmission gear shifting device will "provide means for shifting the transmission parts of an automobile or other motor driven vehicle, without employing the usual hand levers and appliances, and to do so by means of electrically controlled operating mechanisms in combination with certain component parts." (Lines 12-18) including illustrations.

Patent for a hydrocarbon burner. The invention is designed to provide certain new and useful improvements for utilizing crude oil as a fuel and for conveniently (line 10-12). Illustration included.

Patent for a mail catcher that obtains mail placed beside the road and automatically carries it to the door of the car. Illustrations included.

Patent for " a improved steam-separating trap or steam-eliminator for obtaining a supply of dry steam to an engine or like machinery" (lines 7-10 including instructions and illustrations.

Patent for a new and improved motor. This design "is to produce a simple, convenient, and efficient foot-power having a single pedal accessible from each side of the motor or a double pedal accessible at the end to an operator facing the machine" (lines 14-19). It consists "of a horizontal rock-shaft extending lengthwise of the machine, a horizontal connecting-piece running diagonally of and rigidly secured to said shaft, a seat for the operator, a pedal rigidly secured to said rock-shaft, said pedal serving as a single or double pedal and so arranged that the operator shall face the device" (lines 94-101).

Patent for a mail delivery and receiving device. This invention is designed for use whereby mail bags may be passed to and from passing trains. Illustrations included.

Patent for "a new and useful Spoke-Tightener" (lines 5-6) and adjuster, including illustration.

Patent for an improvement in speed-recorders or device meant especially for street-cars, meant to protect the streets from reckless driving. The machine punches tape, recording the time the trolly takes to travel each block and how long the trolly takes at each stop.

Patent for improvements in motors designed for motor-vehicle operation. Cheaper manufacture and less expensive fuel are included as claimed improvements.

Patent for a motor for fluid meters. This specific construction will eliminate the friction of the moveable parts.