Combined Soap-Drainer and Brush (open access)

Combined Soap-Drainer and Brush

Patent for a brush which can be used as a soap receptacle when laid flat on its back. In this position, it also allows the brush bristles to drain.
Date: January 19, 1915
Creator: Tijou, Lincoln
System: The Portal to Texas History
Traction-Wheel (open access)

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
Fan Attachment for Sewing-Machines. (open access)

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
Pen and Pencil Holder. (open access)

Pen and Pencil Holder.

Patent for "new and useful improvements in pen and pencil holders" (line 7-8).
Date: January 19, 1915
Creator: Seabaugh, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
Self-Inflating Tire. (open access)

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
Cotton-Gin. (open access)

Cotton-Gin.

Patent for a cotton gin with novel saws that are constructed in sections and placed in a way to reach more cotton entering the device, including illustrations.
Date: January 19, 1915
Creator: Stephens, Louis K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cushion Insole and Arch-Support. (open access)

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