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Fire Alarm System
Patent for a new and improved fire alarm system. This alarm system will allow the room on fire to be identified and alert the fire department that there is a fire in that house. Using a minimum number of wires, for safety, this alarm signals only one bell no mater the room on fire.There is also a self test feature within this system.
Date:
January 21, 1915
Creator:
Ammons, John B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Low-Water Alarm For Boilers
Patent for "improvements in low water alarms for steam boilers and more particularly to those which are operated by the heat from the steam in the boiler, after the water therein has fallen below a predetermined danger point" (lines 15-20).
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Anderson, Williamson D. & Shearer, Edward J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Traction-Wheel
Patent for a traction wheel with a removable gripping surface which will prevent the wheel from slipping on roads or slick surfaces.
Date:
January 19, 1915
Creator:
Biela, Valentine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boll Breaking Machine.
Patent for new and useful improvements in Boll-Breaking machines.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Bradford, McDuffee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Internal-Combustion Engine.
Patent for a two-cycle, reciprocating piston internal combustion engine that preheats incoming fuel and is designed to run smoothly and reduce vibration, including illustrations.
Date:
January 12, 1915
Creator:
Bukoviny, Frank W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Cotton-Choppers.
Patent for "a device that will chop cotton mechanically" (line 10-11) and require less labor including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Crum, Martin A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portable Bath-Cabinet
Patent for a bathing cabinet where the tub is supported on a swinging door such that when the door is open, the tub is in a position for use. When not in use, the tub and enclosing curtain are hidden from view and the cabinet appears to be an ordinary wardrobe. The the cabinet may be moved from place to place.
Date:
January 12, 1915
Creator:
Curry, Amry M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transmission Gear Shifting Device.
Patent for a new transmission gear shifting device will "provide means for shifting the transmission parts of an automobile or other motor driven vehicle, without employing the usual hand levers and appliances, and to do so by means of electrically controlled operating mechanisms in combination with certain component parts." (Lines 12-18) including illustrations.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
De Witt, G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Swivel
Patent for a hydraulic swivel to be used with rotary well drilling machines which will carry water to the drill head through a supply line and maintain that supply line in a given position during drilling operation.
Date:
January 26, 1915
Creator:
Decker, Harry R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Film-Mover
Patent for an automatic film mover which allows film in a projector to be automatically moved forwards and in reverse.
Date:
January 12, 1915
Creator:
Edmond, Berger & Barnes, Ned E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Self-Inflating Tire.
Patent for an automatic, self-inflating tire which uses a valve that opens to allow air in and closes to prevent air from escaping, including illustrations.
Date:
January 19, 1915
Creator:
Fernandez, José
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mechanism For Casing Off Water.
Patent for a mechanism for casing off water in wells so that it does not become mixed with oil or escape into the bore and be discharged to the surface.
Date:
January 12, 1915
Creator:
Fuqua, William Y. & Johnson, Charles J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adding-Machine
Patent for improvements to adding machines, which is key-operated and includes a vertically disposed shaft and a means to actuate the sliding plate.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Gatewood, William F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie Buckle
Patent for a bale-tie buckle which can be fastened quickly. The bale-tie buckle "can be economically manufactured," is "capable of resisting enormous pressure," and "can be quickly and easily placed on the bands or ties."
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Horsley, Robert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Boring-Drill.
Patent for new and useful improvement for rotary boring-drills that are used for drilling wells.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Hughes, Howard R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Boring-Drill
Patent for a simply constructed rotary drill suitable for drilling wells in soft formations such as shale.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Hughes, Howard R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Single-Disk Drill
Patent for a single disk drill for drilling into soft materials ("gumbo, shale, hard clay, and soft rock") without clogging.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Hughes, Howard R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transverse-Cutter Rotary Drill
Patent for a rotary boring drill whose head is made of multiple parts, allowing for a larger cutter than a single piece head. The mechanism that holds the multiple parts of the head together also prevents the cross-shaft from rotating with the head.
Date:
January 12, 1915
Creator:
Hughes, Howard R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grading Device for Seed.
Patent for a new and improved grading device for seed.
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Leach, William Logan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cushion Insole and Arch-Support.
Patent for a shoe insole device that provides an interior lining with improved cushion, arch support, and perforations that facilitate air circulation. Includes illustrations.
Date:
January 19, 1915
Creator:
Lee, John D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Garden-Hose Holder
Patent for a garden hose holder that "will support the nozzle or discharge end of a garden hose" at adjustable heights and directions. The patent allows for the "stream of water [to be] directed from the hose in any desired direction and at any angle relative to the ground."
Date:
January 5, 1915
Creator:
Leslie, Lee B. & Feuerbacher, Max E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Self Locking Rail Chair.
Patent for self locking rail chair. This chair can be easily added to older rail lines for passengers' comfort.
Date:
January 26, 1915
Creator:
Liebmann, August G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spark Plug for Internal-Combustion Engines
Patent for an improved automobile spark-plug with both insulated and non-insulated cylinders that will activate with any spark to the device.
Date:
January 18, 1915
Creator:
Loose, Robert D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment for Sewing-Machines.
Patent for a fan attachment for a sewing machine which attaches to the foot pedal so that when the pedal is operated, the fan is activated, including illustrations.
Date:
January 19, 1915
Creator:
Luttrell, Charles W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History