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Acetlyene Generator
Patent for an imporived acetlyene generator, "wherein the carbid container or receptacle will be elevated clear above the surface of the water contained in the generator when said receptacle is not discharging into the water."
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Michael, Mack W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable Window Shade and Curtain Hanger.
Patent for an adjustable window shade frame that can be mounted on an existing window to allow curtains or shades to be adjusted from the top or the bottom, and secured at any desired level for privacy and/or ventilation.
Date:
December 31, 1918
Creator:
Edens, Myrtle J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial Torpedo.
Patent for an aerial torpedo. This device is well suited for automatic targeting without help from man.
Date:
August 31, 1915
Creator:
Saladiner, Joseph M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aeroplane
Patent for aeroplane with an improved carrying capacity.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Millican, Joel W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amusement Apparatus
Patent for an amusement apparatus of the character set forth with and inclined place made of a number of pivoted sections which may be simultaneously moved into horizontal position to form steps or seats and be held in such position by trip device provided with a target which latter upon being hit by a thrown ball will release the several sections of the inclined plane of steps and permit them through the weight of one or more persons thereon to aline one with the other and form a continuous inclined plane or sliding board down which the persons who were seated or standing upon the steps will be caused to slide and be thrown into a body of water over which the apparatus is erected.
Date:
July 31, 1917
Creator:
Andrews, J.W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Cleaning Deep Wells.
Patent for a device that uses hot steam to clean caked-on paraffin, mud, and other substances out of oil well pumping apparatuses.
Date:
July 31, 1917
Creator:
Deats, George W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Artificial Hand-Grip.
Patent for an improvement to artificial hand-grips that includes a pair of jaws that attaches to an artificial arm and allows wearers to perform various activities.
Date:
December 31, 1918
Creator:
Corley, Quentin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Pipes
Patent for an attachment for pipes. Illustration included.
Date:
January 31, 1911
Creator:
Charles, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Door-Closer
Patent for improvements in automatic door closers with the object to simplify and improve the construction and utility of devices of this character. May be applied to doors of various sizes whereby the door may be caused to close without slamming or jarring.
Date:
March 31, 1914
Creator:
Grogan Edward W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
AUTOMOBILE
Patent for improvements for power distribution in automobiles, including illustrations.
Date:
March 31, 1914
Creator:
De Witt, George, W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automobile-Clutch.
Patent for improvements to automobile clutches with the objectives of avoiding a jerky start, preserving integrity of friction surfaces, associating with anti-friction bearings to minimize load on motor, and producing an economical clutch.
Date:
March 31, 1914
Creator:
Bryant, Clarence R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automobile Driving Mechanism.
Patent for a driving mechanism for an automobile to dispense with the usual form of transmission gearing and differential, to substitute mechanisms power devices through the medium of a suitable liquid [preferably oil], maintained at a predetermined volume, and to provide a noiseless operating mechanism.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Allan, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automobile Steering Apparatus.
Patent for automobile steering apparatus, adding two rear wheels and mounting an enlarged body on the frame which will allow a considerable number of passengers to be carried and many advantages had as a public service vehicle.
Date:
July 31, 1917
Creator:
Rebman, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baling Press.
Patent for an invention composed of various tools used to compress bail hay and/or other similar materials. Nature and scope of invention are explained and illustrations are included.
Date:
July 31, 1917
Creator:
Preston, Cyrus
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boiler Attachment.
Patent for a boiler attachment to regulate the boiler feed pump.
Date:
May 31, 1910
Creator:
Morris, Gid M. & Watkins, J. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boll-Weevil Destroyer.
Patent for machine to exterminate boll weevils, including illustrations. This device administers insecticide and captures damaged plants and insects.
Date:
July 31, 1917
Creator:
Henry, William L. & Calloway, Irven E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boring Tool
Patent for a boring tool that allows for easy interchanging of the drill.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Carroll, Monroe W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bricklayer's Guide-Line Holder.
Patent for improvements in Bricklayers' Guide-Line Holders with spring controlled jaws for anchoring the holder to the brick, securing it in a stationary position on the wall.
Date:
March 31, 1914
Creator:
Knott, Miller & Bible, Adam Calver
System:
The Portal to Texas History
BRIDLE-BIT
Patent for an improved bridle bit for veterinary services, including illustrations.
Date:
March 31, 1914
Creator:
Mateer, Wilbur N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Building Tile.
Patent for "hollow blocks" or "tile and hollow corner blocks" that "prevent moisture from passing through walls" (lines 10-14).
Date:
December 31, 1918
Creator:
Bennett, Walter R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cable Splicing Joint
Patent for a case that encapsulates the joined ends of cables to protect them from moisture.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Bostick, Deane E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Can-Opener.
Patent for a can opener, which has a movable blade to allow for easy cleaning.
Date:
May 31, 1910
Creator:
Allen, Jasper McDonnel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Capping-Machine
Patent for a capping machine. The object is to provide a machine of the character specified, designed for placing friction caps or covers of cans containing canned materials and for sealing the covers or caps in place on the cans, and arranged to be capable of use with cans of varying size.
Date:
August 31, 1915
Creator:
Peppers, Jerry Coatts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Churn Operating Mechanism
Patent for a churn operating mechanism. This invention provides a dasher operating mechanism for easy and convenient cleaning. Illustration included.
Date:
December 31, 1912
Creator:
Cunningham, Richard A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History