Resource Type

Valve Construction (open access)

Valve Construction

Patent for improved valve construction which permits unobstructed passage from valves to intake and exhaust pipe in motor vehicles.
Date: February 5, 1918
Creator: Smith, Thomas Noah
System: The Portal to Texas History
Driving Mechanism For Automobiles And The Like. (open access)

Driving Mechanism For Automobiles And The Like.

Patent for improvements in the automobile driving mechanism thorough changes in the transmission and transmission gearing.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Allan, William N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fastener for Meter-Boxes. (open access)

Fastener for Meter-Boxes.

Patent for fasteners (locks) for meter-boxes to prevent tampering by unauthorized users by attaching a cover with rotating bolts that can be locked or unlocked with an accompanying key.
Date: February 19, 1918
Creator: Holmgreen, Julius H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dirigible Headlight (open access)

Dirigible Headlight

Patent for an improved lamp bracket which will decrease vibration and increase stability. Connective devices from the steering mechanism to the headlight are also improved to increase responsiveness.
Date: February 12, 1918
Creator: Wogenstahl, Leo J.
System: The Portal to Texas History