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Kiln.
Patent for "a new and improved kiln for burning brick and other clay ware and arranged to enable the operator to control the heat, so as to insure a uniform and equal heating of the articles set in the kiln, and at the same time requiring a small amount of fuel." (Lines 8-14) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 8, 1896
Creator:
Thaison, Andrew
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instrument for Breaking Car-Seals.
Patent for certain new and useful improvements in instruments for breaking car seals, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
June 14, 1898
Creator:
Leyendecker, Thomas A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lock
Patent for a lock. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 21, 1908
Creator:
Winslow, Walter W.
System:
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Lock
Patent for a lock. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 21, 1908
Creator:
Winslow, Walter W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Water-Cooler.
Patent for an improved water-cooler by wrapping the outer surface of a water container with two layers of fabric; an imperforate projection–tube from a supplemental water reservoir arranged above the water container would moist the inner layer fabric and maintain its moisture; where the outer layer fabric prevents the water forcing through, thus keeping the water cool, illustration is included.
Date:
February 3, 1891
Creator:
Beacham, Alexander Thacher
System:
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Ventilator for Refrigerators.
Patent for an improved, simple, and inexpensive ventilator for large refrigerators. It "can be readily applied to an ice box or refrigerator and so constructed that the hot air which is pressed upward is forced through the ventilator and thereby lowering the temperature of the ice box and a consequent saving of ice" (lines 23-28). The ventilator has a valve that releases hot air and automatically closes after the air is released.
Date:
July 11, 1893
Creator:
Netzer, Joseph
System:
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Stamp and Envelope Moistener.
Patent for a new and improved moistener for stamps and envelopes. This design "is to provide apparatus for moistening stamps and adhesive envelopes; and it consists in certain improvements in that class of stamp-moisteners in which a roller carrying an endless belt of cloth is journaled on a box or a cup containing water, into which the endless band projects" (lines 8-14).
Date:
August 5, 1884
Creator:
Beaumont, David Greenleaf
System:
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Portable Gold - Washer
Patent for a new and improved portable gold-washer. This invention is to "provide an improved substitute for the crude forms of portable good-washing apparatus frequently employed" (line 8-10).
Date:
November 23, 1897
Creator:
Kahn, Felix
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Multiple Telegraph
Patent for "a simple device of this character by means of which any one of a number of instruments or translating devices at a distance may be operated over a single line-wire and by means of a single flow of electric current through said wire" (lines 10-15).
Date:
May 7, 1901
Creator:
Foster, Samuel T., Jr.
System:
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Torpedo-Controlling Apparatus.
Patent for improvements to a torpedo controlling apparatus. Electrically operated wings or vanes are added to the exterior of the torpedo, allowing remote control from within an airplane. The position and angle of the wings or vanes affect the depth of the submerging operation.
Date:
August 12, 1919
Creator:
Longoria, Nicholas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Towing Device for Vehicles.
Patent for "an attachment for self-propelled vehicles" (lines 9-10) and "a means for connecting two or more of the same together to tow a disabled vehicle." (lines 11-13)
Date:
December 3, 1918
Creator:
Loyer, Alfred A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Music-Holder.
Patent for an adjustable, simple, inexpensive, and light music-holder that does not let the music slip and does not damage the music. The clamps will not get in the way of the music, and holds a book as easily as a sheet of music. Springs are not used, the staff is telescopic, and should be made from aluminum.
Date:
April 30, 1895
Creator:
Gross, Frederick D.
System:
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Valve
Patent for a new and durable valve design, with illustrations.
Date:
May 2, 1916
Creator:
Villareal, Patricio
System:
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Combination Tool
Patent for a combination tool. This invention combines tools for a variety uses and box to hold small items. Illustration included.
Date:
July 14, 1903
Creator:
Brunl, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Filter.
Patent for new and useful improvements in filters, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
October 25, 1898
Creator:
McLane, Albert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Registering Voting-Machine.
Patent for a new and useful improvement in registering voting-machines.
Date:
March 15, 1898
Creator:
Woodman, George C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Refrigerating Apparatus.
Patent for "improvements in refrigerating apparatuses, more particularly to those for the purpose of hardening ice cream" (lines 8-11) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
April 28, 1914
Creator:
Mackin, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Folding Cot
Patent for
Date:
November 12, 1901
Creator:
Follett, Charles J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Engine
Patent for a rotary engine. Illustration included.
Date:
December 20, 1904
Creator:
Mackin, Samuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rifle Bolt
Patent for a new style of bolt for bolt action rifles. Designed with the purpose of fulfilling the same functionality as a bolt on the Springfield Rifle, while using less parts and requiring no other modifications to the Springfield rifle.
Date:
October 2, 1916
Creator:
Mudd, Thomas, O.
System:
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Revolving Target.
Patent for "a revolving target of improved and simplified construction" (lines 15-17), with instructions and illustrations.
Date:
October 5, 1886
Creator:
Adams, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Handle-Fastener
Patent for handle fastener for tools such as screwdrivers, chisels, and augers. Illustrations included.
Date:
February 4, 1913
Creator:
McMillan, Eugene C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ratchet-Drill
Patent for adding mechanical improvements to ratchet drill tools. These improvements include improved adjustment efficiency and range.
Date:
August 12, 1913
Creator:
McMillan, Eugene C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rear Sight For Firearms
Patent for rear sight firearm. To help aid in the night with rear vision and align for better direction when used during the night.
Date:
October 26, 1920
Creator:
Kaempfer Effie May Wagner
System:
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