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Gin-Saw-Filing Machine.
Patent for a machine that is meant to file circular saws. The invention files "saws while mounted side-by side upon a saw arbor, as cotton gin saws usually are; means for moving the file carriage along upon the frame of the machine to locate it in front of the individual saws which are to be filed; means for raising and carrying the file over the saws when the carriage is to be moved; means for securing the file sash on the file carriage and of securing the file carriage upon the main frame by a single act; and means for converting a continuous rotary feed motion of the saws while being filed, to an intermittent motion which rotates the saws step-by-step from tooth to tooth" (lines 15-28).
Date:
December 19, 1893
Creator:
McCurry, James C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gin-Saw-Sharpening Machine
Patent for improvements of gin saw sharpening machines.
Date:
June 28, 1887
Creator:
Behan, William & Friensehner, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Electrode for Secondary Batteries.
Patent for improvements in the manufacture of electrodes for storage batteries or accumulators by using “two corresponding plates, each having flanges on three sides of one face, said plates being united to form a central space open at top by securing together corresponding flanges on the respective plates.” (Lines 5-9, page 2) Illustration is included.
Date:
June 23, 1891
Creator:
Anderson, Boyd
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Electric Release Mechanism
Patent for an electric release mechanism. This invention is designed to allow the main signal to sound an alarm by the fire telegraph to open doors restraining horses. Illustration included.
Date:
August 28, 1906
Creator:
Ochs, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Envelop-Lock
Patent for an Envelop-Lock, which "appertains to a sealing or locking device for envelops and other containers, and aims to provide a novel and improved means for locking or sealing the closure flap of an envelop, whereby the envelop cannot be opened without tearing or mutilating the same, so as to be apparent to the recipient of the envelop." (lines 8-14) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Buckner, Charles C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fence-Post.
Patent for a fence post with a base that expands when put in the ground to hold it firmly in place.
Date:
November 3, 1908
Creator:
Cherry, Fon T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Feed Device for Gin-Saw Sharpeners
Patent for "a feeding device for the teeth which is independent of the filing devices, and which shall be so constructed that it will properly feed the teeth of saws of varying diameters, so as to give a regular and uniform size to each tooth without reference to the number of teeth in the saw" (lines 18-24).
Date:
January 29, 1889
Creator:
Behan, William & Friensehner, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Saw-Filing Machine.
Patent for a saw filing machine that keeps the teeth of saws properly aligned, while they are being sharpened.
Date:
February 27, 1912
Creator:
Haltom, Samuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rein-Holder
Patent for a rein holder for attachment to vehicles that stays securely in place.
Date:
February 4, 1913
Creator:
Bean, Jesse Alfonso
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Separator.
Patent for separator to be used with a plow in removing undesirable materials from dirt.
Date:
April 10, 1917
Creator:
Crowson, Jonas H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock-Drill.
Patent for a composite rock drill composed of granular metal or minerals held together in a binder to present sharp points for the efficient drilling of rock and other substances.
Date:
April 1, 1913
Creator:
Blackburn, Julian E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Signal
Patent for a signal. The signal is meant to "provide a flag holder or staff which will normally conceal a plurality of flags or similar signals of different colors or significance, arrangement being made for bringing any one of these flags into view" (lines 11-16). Illustration included.
Date:
November 6, 1906
Creator:
Ruggles, Clifton P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hay and Cotton Press
Patent for "hay and cotton press that can be easily and cheaply constructed and that can be operated by hand or horse power" (Lines 20-22).
Date:
June 19, 1883
Creator:
Donaldson, Sven
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Relief Valve Gear
Patent for relief valve gear. Illustration included.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Edwards, George F. & Tilson, Martin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tension Device for Band-Saw Mills.
Patent for "a new and useful improvement in tension devices for band-saw mills; and it consists, generally stated, in mounting the upper wheel in standards which are vertically movable in suitable guideways, said standards being secured to the plunger or cylinder of a direct-acting medium, such as compressed air." (Lines 24-31) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 23, 1897
Creator:
Coleman, Thomas A. & Coleman, Nathan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power-Driven-Implement Frame
Patent for improvements in power driven implement frames, specifically in tractors, with illustrations.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
Armstrong, Ira
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Folding Table
Patent for a folding table. Illustration included.
Date:
February 7, 1905
Creator:
Moore, William Bryant
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shock-Absorber.
Patent for a shock absorber for motor vehicles that have springs systems extending transversely to the vehicle body. The shock absorber is designed to absorb and break the sudden movements of the vehicle enabling an easier ride than would otherwise be possible.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Williams, Robert Sears
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shock-Absorber.
Patent for shock absorbers that are simple and can be readily used on vehicles to prevent the sudden rebounding of springs.
Date:
April 18, 1916
Creator:
Crowson, Jonas Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shoe Blacking and Polishing Machine
Patent for an invention "to improve the construction of shoe blacking and polishing machines" (lines 10-12) Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1912
Creator:
Bean, Jesse Alfonso
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas-Burner.
Patent for a gas burner, which can have the mixture of gas and air adjusted.
Date:
March 15, 1910
Creator:
Mintier, Thomas H. & Jennings, Harry J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Septic Tank
Patent for Septic Tank for sewage disposal. This patent improves previous models, due to its easily instillation.
Date:
April 8, 1913
Creator:
Payne, George Ralph & Moore, Stewart
System:
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Safety-Pocket
Patent for a particular pocket and its attachments that allows access by the owner but prevents objects held within from falling out or easily removed by another person.
Date:
July 31, 1906
Creator:
McCauley, Walter John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Savings Bank
Patent for savings bank for use in the home. Illustration included.
Date:
January 31, 1905
Creator:
King, John B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History