Resource Type

Signaling Device. (open access)

Signaling Device.

Patent for a signaling device for vehicles, also known as a turning signal. This invention is meant to allow the signaling device to be seen by the driver of the vehicle and the driver of a vehicle approaching the turning vehicle.
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Wetter, Ralph E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
BOTTLE-CAP (open access)

BOTTLE-CAP

Patent for a bottle cap with a removable strainer.
Date: February 17, 1914
Creator: Goodwin, Thomas J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Elevating and Distributing System (open access)

Cotton Elevating and Distributing System

Patent for a machine that purifies cotton by removing the cotton from surrounding elements and distributing the cotton.
Date: February 17, 1914
Creator: Lamb, William R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fly-Catcher. (open access)

Fly-Catcher.

Patent for a fly catcher made up of strong wire that is able to hold fly paper in a funnel shape in order to trap flies. Includes instructions and an illustration.
Date: February 17, 1914
Creator: Faulkner, Isaac H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Girth Connection for Saddletrees. (open access)

Girth Connection for Saddletrees.

Patent for a device that connects attaching girth rings to saddletrees. It allows for girth rings to be quickly attached and provides swinging movement.
Date: February 17, 1914
Creator: Schoellkopf, Jacob Frederick
System: The Portal to Texas History