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Finger-Shield.
Patent for a new finger protection device which may be utilized in needlework.
Date:
November 16, 1915
Creator:
Morris, Homer B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Window-Sash Lock.
Patent for a device which may be attached to the upper and lower sashes of a window to firmly lock them in position. The device is special because "the attachment to the upper sash does not project into the path of the lower sash nor interfere with its operation" (lines 16-19).
Date:
June 8, 1915
Creator:
Merrell, Frederick R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Landing-Net.
Patent for improvements to landing nets to make them foldable or collapsible, providing for easier storage when not in use.
Date:
June 22, 1915
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve for Car-Carried Mechanism of Train-Stopping Apparatus.
Patent for an invention which provides an improved train stopping apparatus, whereby the propelling power of the motor car will be cut off when conditions warrant.
Date:
July 13, 1915
Creator:
Labit, Girard E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Locomotive-Engine-Cut-Out Valve.
Patent for valves on locomotives that allow the locomotive to continue to operate under specified conditions until it can be repaired or the locomotive has reached its destination, including illustrations.
Date:
July 6, 1915
Creator:
Dugan, Samuel Austin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Train-Stopping Apparatus.
Patent for "to provide a track instrument for automatic train stopping apparatus which will be useful in conjunction with block signaling system." (lines 16-19) including illustrations.
Date:
July 13, 1915
Creator:
Labit, Girard E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trap-Net.
Patent for improvements in net traps for fish. The trap is constructed of two sections that "can be held open at any depth" and automatically close when lifted.
Date:
June 22, 1915
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Propellor Pitchometer.
Patent for instruments which measure the pitch of propeller blades.
Date:
May 18, 1915
Creator:
Frank, Lawrence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gun or Rifle.
Patent for gun or rifle that automatically dislodges shell casing and replaces it with a new bullet, instead of requiring manual ejection of shell casing and reloading of bullet.
Date:
June 1, 1915
Creator:
Douglas, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Receptacle-Lid Lifter
Patent for "new and useful improvements in means for automatically opening the closure of a receptacle upon the approach of a person thereto" (lines 12-15), including illustrations.
Date:
August 31, 1915
Creator:
Bianchi, Manlio
System:
The Portal to Texas History