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Automatic Automobile-Top. (open access)

Automatic Automobile-Top.

Patent for an improvement on automatic automobile-tops. The primary objective is that when in inoperative positions, the actuated drum neatly appears as a weather proof roll. Another objective is to provide side curtains so that the vehicle may be closed on all sides.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Montroy, Phiip A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boiler-Cleaner (open access)

Boiler-Cleaner

Patent for an appliance to clean boilers. Device remains in boiler and sucks dirt particles out.
Date: January 1, 1918
Creator: Cross, William G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chain-Lock. (open access)

Chain-Lock.

Patent for an improvement in chain-locks. The improvement locks one end of a log chain to a car so that it cannot be accidentally released.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Clarkson, Jay Caleb.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cigar-Holder. (open access)

Cigar-Holder.

Patent for a cigar holder with improved clutching that prevents the cigar from slipping out of the holder when it becomes moist. The clutches are constructed to allow it to hold cigars or any size or shape.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Mathison, Andrew A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Core-Discharge Apparatus. (open access)

Core-Discharge Apparatus.

Patent for an Improvement in Core-Discharge Apparatus. It is meant to be used in connection with core drills in well or mine drilling. This improvement is meant to be carried to the surface by an air-lift pump.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Carhichael, Robert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cement and Concrete Construction. (open access)

Cement and Concrete Construction.

Patent for improved, integrated construction materials system including, "reinforced cement, concrete or similar materials," air ventilation, lathing securing, and down spout construction, with instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Parker, Barton J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automobile-Tire. (open access)

Automobile-Tire.

Patent for a device that provides a cushion to spring wheels.
Date: January 1, 1918
Creator: Dalwigk, Hermann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Truck (open access)

Truck

Patent for a transportation truck. This truck is designed to better secure drums and barrels so that they can withstand tough roads.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Golding, Charles D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tube-Mill. (open access)

Tube-Mill.

Patent for improvements in tube-mills (employed for ore and other substances) which is meant to help support and drive rotating drums or cylinders of the mills allowing for more full appearances.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Bergman, Julius G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Waterproof Car-Door. (open access)

Waterproof Car-Door.

Patent for a freight car door of "strong, durable, and inexpensive construction which will be water and air tight, and which will be practically indestructible in case of a wreck" (lines 17-20) including illustrations.
Date: January 1, 1918
Creator: Atkinson, George C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrist Blotter (open access)

Wrist Blotter

Patent for a wrist blotter that provides a simple and inexpensive blotter to be attached to the wrist.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Cardwell, Harland W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Turn-Table for Automobiles. (open access)

Turn-Table for Automobiles.

Patent for a turn-table that rotates an automobile and is powered by the engine of the automobile. It is designed to be operated by the driver of the automobile, without needing to exit the vehicle. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Loessin, Julius W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tractor (open access)

Tractor

Patent for improvements to tractors which are designed with the driver's seat positioned on the trailing unit. The improvements allow for tools to be attached in such a way cultivating may be done near fences and other common obstructions.
Date: July 1, 1918
Creator: Chenoweth, William B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spindle Lubricator. (open access)

Spindle Lubricator.

Patent for improving the process of lubricating spindles without removing the wheel, and at a more affordable cost.
Date: January 1, 1918
Creator: Stair, Oscar H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hoisting-Hook (open access)

Hoisting-Hook

Original patent application for Hosting Hook. Also, includes automatic automobile-top specification of letter patent.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Moore, Harry E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hinge Gage and Marking Tool (open access)

Hinge Gage and Marking Tool

Patent for a hinge gage (sic) and marking tool.
Date: January 1, 1918
Creator: Pummill, George R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pencil-Lighting Attachment. (open access)

Pencil-Lighting Attachment.

Patent for improvement in pencil-lighting attachments. This is meant to combine an electric lamp with a pencil, pen, etc. within a mounted casing so that the surface being written on may be lighted.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Bennett, Jerrell
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cutter-Bar Adjusting and Locking Means (open access)

Cutter-Bar Adjusting and Locking Means

Patent for "adjusting and locking the cutter bars of lawn mowers" (lines 9-11), and improve the movement of lawn mowers by adding a screw through the frame and cutter bar.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Hollon, George F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cultivator. (open access)

Cultivator.

Patent provides for an improved "guiding of the cultivator through the movement of the seat" (lines 17-18). The plow is guided by the driver using the seat and his foot to guide the cultivator and plow.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Wilson, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Retainer or Dog (open access)

Cotton Retainer or Dog

Patent for improving a tool (dog) used in the operation of processing cotton bales. The (dog) tool does not require the replacement of other tools in cotton processing.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Cameron, Theodore R.
System: The Portal to Texas History