Well Mechanism (open access)

Well Mechanism

Patent for a well mechanism that provides a coupling with strong, tight joints for the other parts of the mechanism. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Layne, Mahlon E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Valve for Engines. (open access)

Valve for Engines.

Patent for an improved and cheaper valve for steam engines.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Hopper, James F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stove-Lifter (open access)

Stove-Lifter

Patent for a lifter for stove lids that may also be used as kitchen tongs, with illustrations.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Hall, Robert H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hay-Press (open access)

Hay-Press

Patent for a hay press that is built with a large capacity and operates with little friction. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Guthrie, Marion D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drip-Cup for Gas Water-Heaters (open access)

Drip-Cup for Gas Water-Heaters

Patent for a drip cup for gas water heaters. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Donnelly, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rural-Free-Delivery Cabinet (open access)

Rural-Free-Delivery Cabinet

Patent for a mailing cabinet which can be adapted to vehicles or to the floor for assorting mail. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Tomison, Willis Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device for Exterminating Boll-Weevil (open access)

Device for Exterminating Boll-Weevil

Patent for an apparatus designed to exterminate boll weevils by distributing liquid insecticide along rows of plants. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Mahanay, Andrew J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Desulfurizing Lima or Analogous Petroleum and Related Oils (open access)

Desulfurizing Lima or Analogous Petroleum and Related Oils

Patent for an oil distillate to desulfurize petroleum found in Lima, Ohio. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Robinson, Clarence I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Gin (open access)

Cotton-Gin

Patent for a cotton gin which removes lint with air pressure. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Epps, Clinton Calvin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Gin (open access)

Cotton-Gin

Patent for a cotton gin which uses air blasts to clear cotton from the saws of the gin. Illustrations included.
Date: January 26, 1909
Creator: Lumpkin, Robert B.
System: The Portal to Texas History