Automatic Gate Latch. (open access)

Automatic Gate Latch.

Patent for invention of a gate latch which is very simple, durable and is comparatively inexpensive. This has a swinging latch attached to the gate.
Date: August 1, 1916
Creator: Schultze, August J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coal-Transferring Apparatus. (open access)

Coal-Transferring Apparatus.

Patent for a machine to load and unload the transfer of coal from one vessel to another, at sea, or from a yard to a vessel, at dock.
Date: November 14, 1916
Creator: Rochel, Ken E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench. (open access)

Wrench.

Patent for an improved wrench that is effective and durable. Illustration and description included.
Date: March 28, 1916
Creator: Collier, Frank A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tire and Reliner. (open access)

Tire and Reliner.

Patent for a long-lasting, low-cost tire that is durable and resistant to punctures and blowouts.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Morse, Edwin F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Envelop. (open access)

Envelop.

Patent for the production of a simple envelope
Date: November 28, 1916
Creator: Milutin, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tester for Pipe Systems. (open access)

Tester for Pipe Systems.

Patent for a mechanism to test the tightness of pipe systems.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Nicholls, Paul E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Figure Velocipede. (open access)

Figure Velocipede.

Patent for new figure velocipede which when propelled, resembles a galloping horse.
Date: August 8, 1916
Creator: Houghland, Howard J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Self-Oiling Handsaw. (open access)

Self-Oiling Handsaw.

Patent for invention of a handsaw which is an improvement of current version. This is simple, low cost and convenient handsaw and is operated easily without removing the grip.
Date: July 18, 1916
Creator: Pearson, Robert Bartley
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bottle Attachment (open access)

Bottle Attachment

Patent for attachment that prevents a person from accidentally consuming poison.
Date: December 26, 1916
Creator: Drouilhet, William L.
System: The Portal to Texas History