Transmission Mechanism. (open access)

Transmission Mechanism.

Patent for an improved transmission mechanism for changing speed of tractors and other machines, with illustrations. The improvement is in the arrangement and assembly of the component parts to improve efficiency and to provide several different forward speeds as well as a reverse speed.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: Ingram, Joseph D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel. (open access)

Vehicle-Wheel.

Patent for a wheel for vehicles that has springs within the rim which compress when placed under a load or jolted.
Date: July 29, 1913
Creator: Ingram, Joseph D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Folding Receptacle. (open access)

Folding Receptacle.

Patent for a folding receptacle that has a smooth inside and is stronger than other folding containers.
Date: December 6, 1910
Creator: Thompson, Robert J. & Snodgrass, Eliga C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment-Hanger. (open access)

Garment-Hanger.

Patent for a garment-hanger that is adjustable which enables it to be used for garments of various sizes, including illustrations. The device enables an entire suit to be supported and prevents wrinkles. This garment-hanger can also be utilized to crease clothing such as trousers, coats, etc. in the proper locations.
Date: October 9, 1917
Creator: McAlister, Ramey
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reproducing Device for Graphophones. (open access)

Reproducing Device for Graphophones.

Patent for a reproducing device for graphophones improving the objects that transmit sound to the horn or like element and provide a new means to mount the tone arm. It further improves the means for mounting the needle on the device.
Date: April 22, 1919
Creator: Adams, Henry Rolland
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drain-Valve for Well-Pipes. (open access)

Drain-Valve for Well-Pipes.

Patent for drain valves used with well pipes that is "adapted to be positioned in the stand pipe of a well below the surface of the ground, and which may be actuated in cold weather so as to permit of the water in the pipe being drained back into the well" (lines 13-18) including illustration.
Date: May 21, 1918
Creator: Lindsey, William Noal
System: The Portal to Texas History