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Apparatus for Enteric Lavage. (open access)

Apparatus for Enteric Lavage.

Patent for an enteric lavage for the use of emptying the bowels of any liquid after use of an enema. The device will remove the waste and deposit it into a separate receptacle.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Pair, Laura Costello
System: The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Molding and Sinking Concrete Piling (open access)

Apparatus for Molding and Sinking Concrete Piling

Patent for methods and apparatus for forming and sinking piles, blocks, slabs, and concrete.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Hildebrand, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Burner. (open access)

Burner.

Patent for "the improvement of burners. The object of the present invention is to improve the construction of burners and to provide a simple, practical an comparatively inexpensive burner of strong and durable construction"
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Messerli, J.J. & Miller, Fred. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Motor (open access)

Motor

Patent for motor in the category of internal combustion engines. This motor increases power and efficiency through the use of heat which was previously wasted in other models.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Harwood, William W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Tank. (open access)

Oil-Tank.

Patent for oil tank top to prevent destruction of inflammable substance in the tank by enabling the gas to escape in a simple and effective manner.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Bradley, Benjamin Franklin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pencil Sharpener and Holder. (open access)

Pencil Sharpener and Holder.

Patent for a device that is a pencil sharpener and a pencil holder, which can clip onto a coat pocket. The device is made from a small amount of sheet metal.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Brucks, William Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Press (open access)

Press

A press adapted for packing cotton (line 13).
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Cameron, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shoe Last. (open access)

Shoe Last.

Patent for a last for shoes (and boots, etc.) that can be used in either side of the shoe by turning it over. The patent contains illustrations and specifications.
Date: June 27, 1916
Creator: Frost, Sylvester P.
System: The Portal to Texas History