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Process For The Reduction Of Iron And Lead Ores. (open access)

Process For The Reduction Of Iron And Lead Ores.

Patent for a process that reduces iron and lead ores. This is done through two distinct combustion processes, the first of which converts the fuel and oxygen into carbon dioxide and the second process which produces carbon monoxide, that can produce iron or steel of different grades.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Anderson, Robert J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crude-Oil Burner (open access)

Crude-Oil Burner

Patent for an efficient burner of crude or fuel oil that can be used with less dangerous fuels while maintaining the same high level of heat and vaporization necessary for use in domestic environments.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Holmes, Watson W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polish-Box Opener. (open access)

Polish-Box Opener.

Patent for a tool designed to open boxes of shoe polish paste.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Ramon, Zaragoza Gonsalez
System: The Portal to Texas History
Road Grader and Drag (open access)

Road Grader and Drag

Patent for improving road maintenance and construction.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Herring, Jesie M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Container (open access)

Container

Patent for container of heavy fluids and greases able to expel the contents through an opening. This is intended to replace ordinary salve jars, which do not protect contents from contaminants.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Bronson, Arthur S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Puncture-Proof Auto-Tire (open access)

Puncture-Proof Auto-Tire

Patent for puncture-proof auto tires aimed at reducing (or eliminating entirely) automotive tire punctures and blowouts. The design prioritizes the protection and strengthening of tire walls for these purposes alongside a simplicity in design which lends itself toward (comparatively) low manufacturing costs.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Fenley, Robert H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pump. (open access)

Pump.

Patent for a pump designed to draw liquid, such as oil, from a well.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Jones, Oceola
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine. (open access)

Washing-Machine.

Patent for a washing machine that has better water pressure for washing that prevents damage to garments. The design for the washing machine also reduces production costs.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Latham, Minnie M.
System: The Portal to Texas History