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Couch-Bed.
Patent for a couch-bed, which can be folded out into a single or double bed or have a reclining back on the couch. It also has a shelf pullout for use as bedside table that is stored in the bottom of the couch.
Date:
December 1, 1908
Creator:
Hunter, Emily
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chimney-Protector.
Patent for chimney protectors "which can be readily applied and will secure a water-tight joint between the smoke-pipe and the roof." (Lines 11-13) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 8, 1896
Creator:
Lamprecht, William & Krieger, Edward C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire Stretcher
Patent for a wire stretcher. Illustration included.
Date:
December 1, 1903
Creator:
Preston, Leonidas A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Windmill.
Patent for a windmill for "connecting or mounting a pump rod and a pitman for transmitting movement from the crank shaft carrying the wheel" (lines 14-16) in a balanced way that will reduce wear and tear. Additionally, other elements attached to the supporting structure will "compensate for the the uneven action due to the variable pull on the pitman and pump rod." (lines 31-33).
Date:
December 6, 1921
Creator:
Winslett, William Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Portable Steam-Engines.
Patent for an improved design related to reversible steam-engines meant to economize the space required by the engine and to provide a firm foundation that will allow it to be portable.
Date:
December 30, 1879
Creator:
Kriebel, Hosea K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insulating Tube
Patent for sercuing, protecting, and insulating electrical wires.
Date:
December 5, 1916
Creator:
Morene, Carl T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hinge.
Patent for a hinge for furniture, frames, or objects. The hinge is designed to support objects held in various angels without moving accidentally.
Date:
December 28, 1915
Creator:
Krell, August
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gearing for Gin Saw Cleaners
Patent for an improvement on a previous patent relating to a gearing for gin saw cleaners. Development and use are within text; includes illustrations to demonstrate the object of the patent.
Date:
December 11, 1917
Creator:
Robertson, Osborn Bragg
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insect-traps
Patent for an improvement in ant traps. Includes illustrations.
Date:
December 31, 1872
Creator:
Stell, Japhthah W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Buckles.
Patent for improvements in buckles used for multiple purposes including illustrations.
Date:
December 23, 1879
Creator:
Carnes, William James Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow Stock.
Patent for improvements to a plow stock to be adjustable so that the angle of the plow blade may be controlled causing the plow blade to enter the ground at the proper angle based on the type of ground being plowed.
Date:
December 4, 1917
Creator:
Partin, William E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History