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Chimney-Cowl
Patent for low cost chimney cowl improvements to insure proper draft and prevent fires.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Burch, Robert S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Carbureter Attachment.
Patent for a carbureter attachment.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
McDonald, James A. & Harris, James H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burial-Casket
This patent is for a burial casket. One of the aims of this casket is to obviate the necessity of using metallic securing devices which now commonly corrode or deteriorate from moisture and expose the body of the corpse to moisture in the ground as well as to parasites and burrowing animals.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
McKinney, Jacob D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Belt
Patent for a belt. The belt is used for fan belts in motor vehicles and to also have a resilient engagement with wheels without wear on wheels and pulleys.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Blanton, John R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fire and Burglar Alarm.
Patent for automatic fire and burglar alarm. A cord extends from the casing of the alarm mechanism to a window. The alarm is triggered either by weight of a window opening or the cord is burned by fire.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Oscar O. & Whitley, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catch.
Patent for an improved catch (latch) to hold open gates that will "prevent a rebound of the gate" (lines 20) and is "simpler, less expensive, and otherwise more convenient" (lines 29-30) to manufacture and use.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Borah, Dee.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Classifier and Separator.
Patent for classifiers and separators used in mining to separate solids and liquids in the tank. It allows for easy removal and replacement of parts as they wear.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Allen, Charles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bottle-Cap
Patent for Louis Skala's improvement on the bottle cap. This design features a clampable bottlecap design for better functionality and a better seal
Date:
March 9, 1918
Creator:
Skala, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Carbureters
This patent is for improvements in attachments for carbureters for automobiles. The purpose of this invention is to provide a means whereby only hot air or vapor is sucked into the carbureter,
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Milligan, Albert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Casket.
Patent for a casket with that is a "reinforced plastic burial casket which shall be of a light construction but having great strength in proportion to its weight" (lines 13 - 16), hermetically sealing the interior and keeping water out, including illustrations.
Date:
March 18, 1918
Creator:
Cook, Leander P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Collar.
Patent for "improvements in turned down collars, the object of the invention being to effect an improvement in the construction of a turned down collar so that the collar is prevented from getting over the vest, and to also improve the fit of a vest and coat in the back." (lines 8-14)
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Rogers, Richard T. & Rogers, R. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fountain-Valve for Locomotives
This patent relates to new and useful improvements in an automatic fountain valve for locomotives. The purpose of the invention is to provide a valve that will automatically close in the case of the locomotive overturning. This valve will cut off the escaping or steam from broken pipes and prevent the scalding of engine-men who may be trapped in the cab.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Yeamans, Eugence N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Can-Opener.
Patent for a can opener that is made from "a single flat piece of metal" (line 17) and is made for ease of operation, reducing the chance of the user cutting themselves.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Williams, Paul E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Vehicle-Headlights.
Patent for attachment for vehicle headlights. The invention has a deflecting hood for the head light that deflects the light downward, below the line of sight, particularly for oncoming vehicles
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Burns, Bessie A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Canopy-Support
Patent for canopy support for the bed where the user can attach mosquito netting. The canopy support can be removed and folded when not in use, and is designed to offer simple and efficient support.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Carroll, Houston M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench
Patent for wrench. Machine bolts have a cylindrical or round shank and therefore in order to remove the nut it is often necessary to employ two tools, one engaged with the head of the bolt to prevent its turning and the other engaged with the nut for removing the same. This invention involves a structure provided which includes a member for engaging and holding the head of the bolt and another member for engaging the nut and capable of being revolved whereby the nut may be screwed on to or unscrewed from the bolt.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Moore, Asa C. & Ozment, Edward L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tube-Vulcanizing Apparatus.
Patent for a tube-vulcanizing apparatus "and in such connection, it relates more particularly to an apparatus for repairing inflatable tubes for wheel tires." (lines 10-13)
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Alvis, James T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Line-Type-Casting Machine
Patent for a line type casting machine that focuses on improvements to the pot charging device and uses a type of float mechanism (as opposed to a thermostat) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Wilmans, Lloyd I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Catcher
Patent for improvements of mail bag catchers. This patent proposes improvements on the construction and arrangements of mail bag catchers including the alteration of the jaw and the addition of springs. Includes illustrations.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Davis, Tomie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fuel-Changing Valve.
Patent for Automatic Fuel Changing Valve. The purpose of the invention is to provide a mechanism that switches to another gas supply when the one which is feeding the system runs low.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Connelly, John S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ventilator
Patent for low cost, improved ventilators for Pullman and passenger cars and buildings.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Hedges, Robert S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vacuum-Regulator for Oil-Pumps.
Patent for vacuum regulator for oil pump. This device is simply constructed and easy to operate. It is an automatic cut-off in the vacuum of the pipe line to the pump.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Hobb, James W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Starter.
Patent for starter for internal combustion motors. The starter will not emit the backward kick of the motor which could injure the operator.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Parrott, Columbus A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portable Support
Patent for a portable support. This support improves previous portable support structures specifically based around transporting barrels or other cylindrical objects through rockers, pivoted legs, and supporting frames in order to increase movement and allow the frame to be tilted in alternate positions.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Morgan, Doctor F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History