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Gas Stove. (open access)

Gas Stove.

Patent for a gas stove that is "simple, inexpensive, durable and reliable" (lines 9-10). Gas will be distributed more evenly throughout the stove and better sealing prevents gas odors from escaping.
Date: February 14, 1922
Creator: Wood, Thomas E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wheel Tread. (open access)

Wheel Tread.

Patent for wheel treads designed for heavy vehicles. The metal shoes on the tread are to help enable the vehicle to go over both hard and soft surfaces.
Date: February 8, 1921
Creator: Ingram, Joseph D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Priming Cup for Internal Combustion Motors (open access)

Priming Cup for Internal Combustion Motors

Patent for "Improvements in Priming-Cups for Internal-Combustion Motors" (lines 4-5) including illustrations.
Date: February 3, 1920
Creator: Martinek, Stanley A.
System: The Portal to Texas History