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Means of Escaping from Aeroplanes
Patent for providing emergency egress to pilots by way of quick release restraint straps, a parachute, and a trap door, including illustrations.
Date:
November 19, 1918
Creator:
Carver, Ben D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thread-Cutter.
Patent for "a simple and efficient thread or twine cutter which may be conveniently worn in the manner of a finger ring when in use, or may be applied or attached to the usual type of thimble for use." (lines 13-17) This invention can "be inexpensively stamped from sheet metal." (lines 21-22)
Date:
February 3, 1920
Creator:
Cade, King C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power-Transmitting Device.
Patent for new and useful improvements in Power-Transmitting Devices. "its object being to provide a device by means of which power taken from any suitable source may be economically transmitted and multiplied, for the purpose of driving machinery or other purposes."(lines 10-15)
Date:
January 22, 1918
Creator:
Montgomery, Edward F. & Burnham, Reuben B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Steam-Brake For Single-Truck Log-Loaders.
Patent for a simple, durable, and cheap way of improving steam brakes, especially those for single trucks used for logging.
Date:
January 20, 1914
Creator:
Perego, James A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment for Sewing-Machines
Patent for improvements in fan attachments for sewing-machines, which can be applied to the fly wheel of a sewing machine and generate air draft during operation of the machine. This invention is also durable and inexpensive to manufacture, as well as simple in construction and operation.
Date:
October 20, 1914
Creator:
Warrell, John D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Tie.
Patent for improvements in metal rail ties to be placed in low areas to allow water to pass through to minimize the threat of washouts. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 11, 1913
Creator:
Warrell, John D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Engine
Patent for Rotary Engine with an illustration attached. Created to "[embody] a novel construction and assemblage of the component elements, and [embody] novel means for reversing the engine." (lines 10-15)
Date:
July 3, 1917
Creator:
Martin, Jerry M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Clevis
Patent for clevis. Illustration included.
Date:
March 30, 1909
Creator:
Cousins, John R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mud or Sand Band for Vehicles.
Patent for a protective flap to attach to an axle to prevent mud and sand from the wheels from dirtying and interfering with the operation of the wheel-hub and axle.
Date:
June 3, 1902
Creator:
Horger, Simeon D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Foldable Shipping-Crate.
Patent for a foldable shipping crate for shipping poultry or produce, which folds open and shut easily.
Date:
October 12, 1909
Creator:
Rollins, Edgar C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roller Bearing
Patent for a roller bearing. Illustration included.
Date:
July 31, 1906
Creator:
Horger, John M. & Horger, Simeon D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Planter and Fertilizer Dropper
Patent for planter and fertilizer dropper. Illustration included.
Date:
December 28, 1909
Creator:
Rollins, Edgar C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Photographic Device.
Patent for a photographic device, which allows multiple exposures to be made on a surface in a camera.
Date:
December 12, 1911
Creator:
Smith, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Horse-Detacher
Patent for a horse detacher for horse-drawn vehicles. Illustrations included.
Date:
June 6, 1911
Creator:
Lindsey, John M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History