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Blow-out Patch.
Patent, including illustrations, for tire or shoe blow-out patch that protects the inner tube of the tire and keeps the patch from sliding. Also notes the item can be constructed from "old fabrics from worn shoes or tires" to keep manufacturing and sales costs low (page 1, lines 30-31).
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
Russell, Charles A., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Swingletree and Evener.
Patent, including illustrations, for improvements to combined swingletrees and eveners, tools used to equalize strain between a draft animal and vehicle, "which is easily and simply constructed, inexpensive to manufacture, and one which will be very efficient in operation" (lines 22-25).
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
White, Floyd N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Can-Opener.
Patent for new and useful improvements for can openers. The principal purpose is to provide means for opening round cans of different sizes and also square cans.
Date:
November 16, 1920
Creator:
Adels, Rebecca Valencia.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chair and Counter.
Patent for improvements in chairs and counters. This patent has to do with "mounting a chair with relation to a counter, table or the like, so that the chair can be slid to a position beneath the counter when not in use" (lines 9-13). This patent also has to do with moveable back and seat of the chair so that it can be folded when not in use.
Date:
November 16, 1920
Creator:
Wright, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Comb, Brush, and Mirror.
Patent for a device which combines the features of a comb, a brush, and a mirror. Designed with removable components, any part of this device "can be used individually or ... can be separated for use in conjunction with each other" (lines 45-47). Illustrations included.
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
Dunham, George H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Air-Cushion Tire.
Patent for improvement to the air-cushion tire in terms of resilience, and an improved structure.
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
Williams, Harry S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Metal-Working Device.
Patent for a hand-operated device that bends and shears metal at any desired angle and length.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Bussel, H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock-Drill
Patent for a rock drill design for quick drilling.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Alford, Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hair Clipper.
Patent for hair clippers that simplifies construction, reduces vibration, and improves efficiency.
Date:
May 16, 1922
Creator:
Monroe, Collier
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ice-Cream Freezer
Patent for an ice cream freezer that has an attachment at the top which can be grasped by hand to keep the ice cream freezer rigid while operating.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
{Neyland, William M.}
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hoe.
Patent for a hoe with "a colter shank at the oval top, affording means whereby the hoe may clear itself from large branching weeds, which is frequently a trouble met with in using hoes having a shank in the center."
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Clark, James Robert.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Heating Oil-Retorts and Apparatus Therefor.
Patent for "a method of securing even heating of oil retorts and the like throughout their length" and "a new apparatus, particularly intended for the heating and cracking of oils to convert the same into pyrolytic products". The invention may be used for any oil converting retort, but the patent description relates to the production of gasoline.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Alexander, Clive M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fountain Brush.
Patent for the improvement of fountain brushes. The brush would be in the shape of a pencil which would stop ink or dye from spreading on fabric.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Bates, William P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pressure-Screw.
Patent for a pressure screw where the screw can freely rotate, and the shoe may pivot slightly. It is also designed for easy maintenance and lubrication of the bearing and to be cheap to manufacture, efficient and durable.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Menger, Edward W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Bit.
Patent for a well drilling bit with a removable point and cutting edges "at a greater radial distance from the center of the bit" (lines 18-19). The point may be removed for sharpening or replacement.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
Midgett, Penelton G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speed-Regulating Device.
Patent for speed-regulating devices that gradually increase or decrease the speed of a driven member automatically. This invention is applicable to motion picture film devices to increase or decrease the speed of the reel.
Date:
May 16, 1922
Creator:
McNeel, William Pinkney
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Moving Picture Machine.
Patent for motion picture machine with interchangeable heads, allowing for change of one reel while the other continues to play undisturbed from same machine.
Date:
November 16, 1920
Creator:
Hansard, Robert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Folding Cot.
Patent for a collapsible, folding cot frame. The cot is designed to be usable and storable in an automobile.
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
Hall, John T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan-Oscillating Device.
Patent for an improvement in oscillating fan devices. Rather than running wire from the base of the fan to the motor, which frequently caused mechanical issues (sometimes making the fan irreparable), the fan is fastened to an oscillating platform that uses the force from the fan to oscillate the fan on a table.
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
Laudrum, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Foldable Steering Wheel.
Patent for a foldable steering wheel with the capability of swinging downwardly to an out of the way position to enable the driver to easily occupy or leave his seat.
Date:
May 16, 1922
Creator:
Hanes, Dorris A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Engineer's Safety-Throttle for Locomotive Dry Pipes
Patent for improved safety mechanism for the dry pipe of a steam-powered locomotive engine.
Date:
November 16, 1920
Creator:
Hartman, John Wesley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil and Gas Burner
Patent for a burner that can use both oil and gas as fuel.
Date:
May 16, 1922
Creator:
Oney, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pipe-Fishing Tool.
Patent for a tool to remove pipe from a well, especially oil and gas.
Date:
November 16, 1920
Creator:
Wilkinson, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Signal-Light.
Patent for "new and useful improvements in Signal-Lights." (lines 5-6) and "relates to improvements in signaling means." (lines 8-9) including illustrations.
Date:
March 16, 1920
Creator:
Thomas, Theodore G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History