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Spudding and Pipe Driving Machine
Patent for a spudding and pipe driving machine. This invention comprises "two oppositely disposed engines, a block and tackle for supporting either the spudding or driving mechanism, and means for imparting a jogging movement to the well rope to operate the drill or hammer" (line 13-18). Illustration includes.
Date:
December 15, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portable Press for Hay
Patent for a portable press for hay. "My invention relates to portable hay and other presses, and has for its objects, first, an improved power-transmission and lever device for pressing or forcing the hay or other material into th box or frame of the press" (line 8-13). Illustration included.
Date:
October 13, 1903
Creator:
McKean, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drill
Patent for a drill and reamer for the use of drilling deep wells. "This invention consists of a tool combining a drill-point and a reamer, the point penetrating the formation and the reamer following and rendering the sides of the bore smooth and in conjunction with the body directing the drill in a straight or true course" (lines 5-10). Illustrations included.
Date:
September 8, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mining Sulfur.
Patent for extracting sulfur that is being mined from the stratum that has the minerals. A fluid medium, such as air or a heated liquid, is forced into the stratum which assists with the elevation of the liquid mineral. As the minerals come up the heated tubes, the liquefied minerals are sent into vats.
Date:
September 8, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reamer for Oil or Artesian Wells
Patent for "a reamer of novel construction for enlarging the bore or opening of a well when it is required to increase the diameter to receive the casing or for other purpose. The reamer combines a head and a guide, the latter entering the bores, so as to steady and give proper direction to the tool and also prevent the cuttings entering and filling the bore during the process of enlargement" (lines 9-18).
Date:
September 8, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pumping Apparatus.
Patent for pumping apparatus. This invention provides a means to elevate liquids by use of compressed air. It is specifically intended for deep oil-wells.
Date:
August 25, 1903
Creator:
Cain, Francis Charles & Herrenkind, Oscar Charles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic-Drill
Patent for an improved hydraulic drill to penetrate and bore holes into earth, clay and similar materials, including illustrations.
Date:
August 11, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Drill
Patent for a hydraulic drill. This invention is a class of drill for deep drilling that delivers water to the bottom of the opening.
Date:
August 11, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reamer for Deep Wells
Patent for a reamer for deep wells. "This invention provides a reamer for enlarging the bore of wells by progressive action" (line 8-10). Illustration included.
Date:
August 11, 1903
Creator:
Higgins, Pattillo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil Well Drill.
Patent for a new rotary oil drill with improvements to anchor the drill-pipe, improve oil flow, and prevent blow-outs of the drill-pipe.
Date:
July 3, 1903
Creator:
Decker, Harry R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Joint
Patent for a rail joint.
Date:
April 21, 1903
Creator:
Hauptmann, Alexis
System:
The Portal to Texas History