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Automatic Automobile-Top.
Patent for an improvement on automatic automobile-tops. The primary objective is that when in inoperative positions, the actuated drum neatly appears as a weather proof roll. Another objective is to provide side curtains so that the vehicle may be closed on all sides.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Montroy, Phiip A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cement and Concrete Construction.
Patent for improved, integrated construction materials system including, "reinforced cement, concrete or similar materials," air ventilation, lathing securing, and down spout construction, with instructions and illustrations.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Parker, Barton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chain-Lock.
Patent for an improvement in chain-locks. The improvement locks one end of a log chain to a car so that it cannot be accidentally released.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Clarkson, Jay Caleb.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cigar-Holder.
Patent for a cigar holder with improved clutching that prevents the cigar from slipping out of the holder when it becomes moist. The clutches are constructed to allow it to hold cigars or any size or shape.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Mathison, Andrew A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Core-Discharge Apparatus.
Patent for an Improvement in Core-Discharge Apparatus. It is meant to be used in connection with core drills in well or mine drilling. This improvement is meant to be carried to the surface by an air-lift pump.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Carhichael, Robert E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Retainer or Dog
Patent for improving a tool (dog) used in the operation of processing cotton bales. The (dog) tool does not require the replacement of other tools in cotton processing.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Cameron, Theodore R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cultivator.
Patent provides for an improved "guiding of the cultivator through the movement of the seat" (lines 17-18). The plow is guided by the driver using the seat and his foot to guide the cultivator and plow.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Wilson, William J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cutter-Bar Adjusting and Locking Means
Patent for "adjusting and locking the cutter bars of lawn mowers" (lines 9-11), and improve the movement of lawn mowers by adding a screw through the frame and cutter bar.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Hollon, George F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hoisting-Hook
Original patent application for Hosting Hook. Also, includes automatic automobile-top specification of letter patent.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Moore, Harry E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pencil-Lighting Attachment.
Patent for improvement in pencil-lighting attachments. This is meant to combine an electric lamp with a pencil, pen, etc. within a mounted casing so that the surface being written on may be lighted.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Bennett, Jerrell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Truck
Patent for a transportation truck. This truck is designed to better secure drums and barrels so that they can withstand tough roads.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Golding, Charles D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tube-Mill.
Patent for improvements in tube-mills (employed for ore and other substances) which is meant to help support and drive rotating drums or cylinders of the mills allowing for more full appearances.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Bergman, Julius G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Turn-Table for Automobiles.
Patent for a turn-table that rotates an automobile and is powered by the engine of the automobile. It is designed to be operated by the driver of the automobile, without needing to exit the vehicle. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Loessin, Julius W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrist Blotter
Patent for a wrist blotter that provides a simple and inexpensive blotter to be attached to the wrist.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Cardwell, Harland W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Multiple Submarine Destroyer
Patent for a munitions delivery system designed for anti-submarine warfare. Specifically, this devise is a multi-stage explosive that periodically (period of deployment determined by depth measurement) deploys first a primary detonating charge, followed up by the detonation of multiple, smaller charges scattered by the primary explosion, ensuring an area of effect should the primary canister miss it's intended target. The patent notes that should the canister actually make contact with an object on it's bottom facing, all explosives in the canister will be triggered at once.
Date:
October 1, 1917
Creator:
Saladiner, Joseph M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Stabilizer for Aeroplanes
Patent for an automatic stabilizer for aeroplanes. This invention is a gyroscopically controlled means for correcting undue tilt in longitudinal axis. Illustration included.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Yeamans, Eugene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boring-Tool
Patent for a boring tool that has both a bit and a reamer.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Decker, Harry R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Duplex Water-Gage
Patent for a duplex water gage for train boilers.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Ryan, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment for Rocking Chairs
Patent for a fan attachment for rocking chairs. Illustration included.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Csontos, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow
Patent for a plow with an adjustable pitch and share.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
KilPatrick, Robert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Relief Valve Gear
Patent for relief valve gear. Illustration included.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Edwards, George F. & Tilson, Martin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reversible Plow
Patent for a reversible plow with a different type of moldboard than other plows.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Rodgers, William J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roll for Cotton-Gins and Machines for Burring Wool
Patent for a roll for cotton gins or wool burring machines made of rubber and coconut husks that pulls the cotton seeds or burrs out.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Huckaby, Grabel E. U.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seed Planter
Patent for a seed planter that can plant seeds for corn, cotton, or grain.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Robbins, Henry W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History