Resource Type

Process of Mixing Concrete and The Like. (open access)

Process of Mixing Concrete and The Like.

Patent for concrete mixer. The processes of mixing concrete and the like allows perfect hydration of mixture and eliminates air pockets in the mixture, including illustrations.
Date: March 6, 1917
Creator: Woodward, Edwin C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Printing-Roller-Cleaning Device. (open access)

Printing-Roller-Cleaning Device.

Patent for a cleaning device designed to expedite the cleaning of printing press rollers.
Date: March 1, 1917
Creator: Farr, Charles A. & Dove, Bascom A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Motor Vehicles (open access)

Locking Device for Motor Vehicles

Patent for lock device for motor vehicles
Date: March 13, 1917
Creator: Gulden, Richard A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spraying and Powder Dusting Attachment (open access)

Spraying and Powder Dusting Attachment

Patent for improved dusting and spraying attachment for cultivators
Date: March 13, 1917
Creator: Oldham, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dispensing Liquids (open access)

Dispensing Liquids

Patent for device used to dispense liquids such as gasolene or the like.
Date: March 13, 1917
Creator: Bruce, Thomas S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Plate. (open access)

Rail-Plate.

Patent for rail-plate joint and fastener support improvement to increase load bearing capabilities, decrease vertical or lateral displacement by reinforced strength to support car wheel springing.
Date: March 13, 1917
Creator: Turpin, Herman L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Game. (open access)

Game.

Patent for a four-player checker game and a hinged gameboard to play it on which provides storage for the checkers when folded.
Date: March 27, 1917
Creator: Mason, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History