Bevel-Square (open access)

Bevel-Square

Patent for improvements in bevel squares used by carpenters, mechanics, and other similar work to represent the work of multiple bevels at once "to minimize and facilitate operations in fitting the parts of an objective structure together..." (Lines 19-21).
Date: December 9, 1919
Creator: Seay, Mathew E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel. (open access)

Vehicle-Wheel.

Patent for a type of vehicle wheel made of a unique hub, rim, and resilient spokes. The design allows for the hub and spokes to rotate independently of the rim, reducing the need for compensating gearing. This is done by having the spokes frictionally engaged with the rim rather than a rigid, static design.
Date: December 26, 1911
Creator: Bartle, John N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fishing Tool for Wells (open access)

Fishing Tool for Wells

Patent for device that will remove broken drill heads or foreign matter from drill well.
Date: December 19, 1916
Creator: Sheldon, Ward J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Underreamer. (open access)

Underreamer.

Patent for an underreamer with improved construction and increased operating efficiency; including illustrations.
Date: December 9, 1913
Creator: Wagner, Warren
System: The Portal to Texas History
Threading Apparatus For Pipes. (open access)

Threading Apparatus For Pipes.

Patent for improvements of the threading apparatus for pipes through a simple attachment to automobiles wheels. Illustrated figures with descriptions are presented to easily show the ways in which the device attaches and is used.
Date: December 28, 1920
Creator: Adkins, Otto O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Steam-Generator. (open access)

Steam-Generator.

Patent for a new version of a steam generator that uses internal combustion of "all kinds of liquid fuel and gas" (line 25), and has an "automatically regulated in accordance with the steam pressure" supply of steam in the combustion and mixing chambers.
Date: December 19, 1916
Creator: Sands, George. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Screw-Driver (open access)

Screw-Driver

Patent for a screwdriver. Illustrations included.
Date: December 29, 1908
Creator: Winfrey, Edgar M. & Lilins, Thomas W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Burner (open access)

Oil-Burner

Patent for an oil burner that converts petroleum fuel into gas with its own heat. Illustrations included.
Date: December 3, 1907
Creator: Ziegler, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device For Adjusting Sieves In Threshing Machines (open access)

Device For Adjusting Sieves In Threshing Machines

Patent for a device for adjusting sieves in threshing machines. Illustrations included.
Date: December 5, 1905
Creator: Steelsmith, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History