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Coupling.
Patent for a coupling to be used by military vehicles, unique in its "simplicity, rapidity in attachment and detachment, strength and durability" (lines 19-21).
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Speece, Russell. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Swivel.
Patent for a hydraulic swivel which may be used for well drilling, has an inlet at the side, and is designed to be in few parts for reduced packaging.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
King, Walter E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Metal-Coating Composition.
Patent for a metal coating composition to form a protective coating on metals and steel to prevent rust and corrosion.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Ethridge, Thomas Jefferson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Non-Skid Device
Patent for a device that affixes to automobile wheels to provide tire traction and prevent skidding.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Williams, Harry S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sample-Taking Device.
Patent for a sample-taking device to be used in well-drilling processes, which is unique in its simple construction, low manufacturing costs, and ease of use.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Christian, Walton G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tractor.
Patent for a tractor in which the placement of the power source reduces dead weight and provides a low center of gravity, thereby increasing stability.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Martin, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Car-Rail Hose-Bridge.
Patent that provides a hose-bridge that is light in weight and simple in construction, that can be carried on the cars or stored at different points on the line convenient for use.
Date:
January 24, 1921
Creator:
Tyler, Charley P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coating Apparatus and Mathod.
Patent for a new apparatus into which long objects such as pipes can be placed, dipped into coating material, and spun so that objects are coated evenly.
Date:
August 24, 1920
Creator:
Watrous, Edward L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hose Reel
Patent for a hose reel that makes water easily available to the people in a building that has caught fire and is more easily maneuverable.
Date:
August 24, 1920
Creator:
Hamner, Edward M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Burner.
Patent introduces the inventor's specific improvements to oil-burning stoves. The air and oil are fed into the chamber of the stove and thoroughly mixed before burning.
Date:
August 24, 1920
Creator:
Beckman, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pusher Attachment for Tractors.
Patent for an improved tractor attachment that is efficient to operate. The attachment can be fixated to connect both traditional tractors and grain headers.
Date:
August 24, 1920
Creator:
Records, Paul A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Bed and Rail-Support.
Patent for increased construction and durability of railway beds and their supports. The new design allows for rail supports to be removed and replaced without disrupting the road bed portion.
Date:
August 24, 1920
Creator:
Usher, George S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shaft Bearing.
Patent for Improvements in Shaft Bearing. This bearing shaft is used to withstand heavy thrusts.
Date:
August 24, 1920
Creator:
Ball, Authur T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire Fabric
Patent for an improvement on wire fabrics for multiple usages. Designed to be used without external fasteners, which in turn increase the durability of the wire.
Date:
May 24, 1920
Creator:
Baker, William E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Trailing Device
Patent for an automatic trailing device. This device is made to "successfully follow the tracks of the front vehicle without the use of a driver on the vehicle in tow" (lines 14-17).
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Sloan, Charles Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boiler-Stand.
Patent for an improved boiler stand by creating space for air flow between the burner and the boiler to increase combustion.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Fowles, Alfred T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Clamp
Patent for clamps used in framing and forming of concrete construction. The clamps are easily removed and reused eliminating the need for wooden framing used in the past.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Ferguson, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crossing for Railway-Tracks.
Patent for incorporating durable gaps within railway-rails to improve performance, with illustrations.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Thomas, Lester V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drill Bit
Patent for a drill bit that can pass through the drill stem, making the process of drilling faster and easier.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Clements, Frank L., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gate-Operating Device
Patent for a gate opening device that consists of a hinge, cable, and spring that allows a gate to open after a slight push by a pedestrian or vehicle.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Wilbanks, Andrew J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process for Hardening Copper.
Patent for a process of hardening copper to prevent bending and scaling of the metal. The process involves heating copper to a high temperature (1370 degrees Fahrenheit) and then subjecting it to continual pressure through hammering it until cold.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Beckham, Dewitt T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tie-Mold.
Patent, including illustrations, for an improved railroad tie mold relating to a previous patent (1229154) by the same inventor (Frederick C. Shearer). Objects of the invention include improved recesses, depressions, and support for interior structural elements during cement pouring.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Shearer, Frederick C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Utilization of Aluminum-Chlorid Residues.
Patent for "new and useful Improvements in the Utilization of Aluminum Chlorid Residues" (lines 6-7) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Abbott, Lyle Stockton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jar and Can Lifter
Patent for Jar and Can lifter designed to assist in transporting a can or jar. It is made from wire and acts as a removable handle.
Date:
January 24, 1920
Creator:
Hilley, Seaborn A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History