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Measuring-Tool
Patent for a measuring tool which uses a bevel and square to provide measurements (like a try-square). It also incorporates an adjustable blade and a protractor.
Date:
January 14, 1919
Creator:
Greene, Saunders T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tool for Replacing Transmission-Covers on Ford Cars.
Patent for removing and replacing the transmission covers on Ford cars.
Date:
July 14, 1919
Creator:
Lueders, Edgar T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tongue Supporting Attachment for Cultivators and Planters
Patent for the Tongue Supporting Attachment for Cultivators and Planters. This invention, according to Paul J. Block, is to provide an improved support for the tongues of a cultivator and relieve the draft animal of its weight. Illustrations are included.
Date:
June 14, 1917
Creator:
Block, Paul J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Toy Grasshopper
Patent for a toy grasshopper that is able to jump on surfaces once it is set down to simulate the propelled jumping of a grasshopper. Because of its design, primarily of rubber bands and levers, the movement is unique. It is also able to be formed into other animals or insects, as the body is made of wood.
Date:
December 14, 1920
Creator:
Ford, George E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Toy Dish.
Patent for a toy dish that is lightweight, attractive, durable, and cheap to manufacture. The design utilizes celluloid coverings.
Date:
October 14, 1919
Creator:
Luthy, Joseph O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Universal Lock and Latch.
Patent for an improved lock and latch system that can be utilized on either the left or right side of a door. The improved design is constructed using the minimum number of materials while remaining durable.
Date:
September 14, 1920
Creator:
Schultze, August J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gun.
Patent for an artillery gun which can be moved in any direction due to improvements in its base.
Date:
October 14, 1919
Creator:
Collier, William Reid
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nut Lock.
Patent for an improved nut lock that prevents nuts from loosening. The invention is a combined nut lock and washer with spring plate, including illustrations.
Date:
January 14, 1919
Creator:
Teague, Isaac E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Surface-Treating Device.
Patent for surface treating devices that provides "a continuously moving surface treating member and support the same in such a manner that its application to the work may be adjusted to a minute degree and controlled by the operator while the device is in operation." (lines 11-16)
Date:
September 14, 1920
Creator:
Clarke, Alex A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Unloading and Feeding Apparatus.
Patent for improvements in Unloading and Feeding Apparatus, which improves the handling of fodder in a simple, practical, and cost effective way.
Date:
October 14, 1919
Creator:
Pierson, Ludvig B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Surface-Treating Machine.
Patent for surface-treating machines in "an anular form and to dispose within the same a complete driving and operating unit, whereby the member is revolved, and to associate with said member and unit a support where by the surface-treating member is carried and may be applied to the work under full control of the operator." (lines 12-19)
Date:
September 14, 1920
Creator:
Clarke, Alex A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Surgical Splint
Patent for a surgical splint, which is semi-rigid so that the instrument is rigid enough to maintain its shape and tension, but with a construction that includes softer materials like rubber so that it can be adjusted without causing pain or discomfort. Patent includes illustrations.
Date:
December 14, 1920
Creator:
Crawford, Lyter H. & Prante, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tandem-Roller Attachment.
Patent for improved, simply constructed, and high-efficiency tandem roller attachments with the purpose of, "preventing surface waving of roadways," (lines 18-19) including illustrations.
Date:
May 14, 1918
Creator:
Brown, Frank O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Puncture-Proof Auto-Tire
Patent for puncture-proof auto tires aimed at reducing (or eliminating entirely) automotive tire punctures and blowouts. The design prioritizes the protection and strengthening of tire walls for these purposes alongside a simplicity in design which lends itself toward (comparatively) low manufacturing costs.
Date:
June 14, 1921
Creator:
Fenley, Robert H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gasolene-Measuring Device.
Patent for a device which allows for gasoline to be measured while under constant flow.
Date:
September 14, 1920
Creator:
McKallip, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hat-Pin
Patent for a hat pin. This hat pin utilizes a new form of guard to house the pin to prevent injury and keep it from accidentally slipping out. It is also designed to be ornamental, compact, and can be applied to many different types of hat.
Date:
May 14, 1918
Creator:
Collier, William Reid
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hair-Clipper
Patent for hair clippers in which the power-driven device will move positively in action comprises a few numbers of parts and is easy to operate.
Date:
January 14, 1920
Creator:
Jones, Sidney P. & Wallace, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gun-Barrel Cleaner.
Patent for a gun-barrel cleaner unique in that it cleans and oils. It also provides an adjustable handle-stop which avoids damage to muzzle end of shotgun by inexperienced users. Adjustable in order to clean different gauges.
Date:
November 14, 1922
Creator:
McCanna, John F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Etching Apparatus.
Patent for an etching device that is for those interested in producing copper and zinc half-tones. This device can also use wave like motion to retain highlight tones and finish half-tones without requiring re-etching or staging.
Date:
January 14, 1919
Creator:
Beare, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drive Belt
Patent for a drive belt. Used for automotive motor fans and similar light elements so light machinery will not be liable to slip upon belt wheels or become displaced.
Date:
May 14, 1918
Creator:
Kelley, Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ice-Cream Freezer
Patent for a contraption designed to freeze ice cream.
Date:
November 14, 1919
Creator:
Knemeyer, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ignition System for Gas-Engines.
Patent for improvements to ignition system for gas internal combustion engines that is simple, compact and serves as "a combination coil, distributer, interrupter and condenser for use in connection with storage batteries and low tensioned magnetos not timed to the engine shaft."
Date:
September 14, 1920
Creator:
Kelly, James
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Street-Cleaning Machine
Patent for a street-cleaning machine that brushes the dirt into small piles and sucks the dirt piles into bags or receptacles for easy disposal.
Date:
January 14, 1919
Creator:
Atkinson, Wiley F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power Reversing Mechanism
Patent for a power reversing mechanism that "provides an automatic means for causing the platen to of the packer to reciprocate continuously...(lines 15-17)."
Date:
September 14, 1920
Creator:
Cameron, Theodore R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History