Automatic drain-valve. (open access)

Automatic drain-valve.

Patent for an improved automatic drain valve used in air braking systems.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Huddleston, William R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bandage (open access)

Bandage

Patent for a new bandage or dressing clamp that will hold a bandage in place. It includes two circular, notched jaws held together by an adjustable tube. Illustrations included.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Lupton, Minnie May
System: The Portal to Texas History
AIR REGULATING ATTACHMENT (open access)

AIR REGULATING ATTACHMENT

Patent for an Air Regulating Attachment. This new invention for an air regulating attachment builds upon previous advancements to create an inexpensive air regulating attachment system, which will in turn be used to regulate engine carburetors (Oscar Kiessing).
Date: April 21, 1919
Creator: Kiessig, Oscar
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wheel. (open access)

Wheel.

Patent for a new wheel that preserves the life of its parts using oil or other lubricant that flows into grooves etched into rims from compartments between the felly sections.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Hanna, Oscar Velandingham
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improved Process of Sterilizing and Packaging Rice (open access)

Improved Process of Sterilizing and Packaging Rice

Patent for sterilizing and packaging rice by subjecting it to heat for twenty minutes or more. After this, the rice is sorted in a shaker and put into packaging while maintaining the air temperature. This prohibits the rice kernels from cracking.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Davis, Waters Smith, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stay-Hinge. (open access)

Stay-Hinge.

Patent for a new stay-hinge to prevent breakage of an opened tool chest or trunk lid.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Gassaway, H. E. & Gassaway, Huey E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Paper-Folding Machine. (open access)

Paper-Folding Machine.

Patent for a paper-folding machine that is intended to fold letters and insert them into envelopes.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Causey, Charles W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spring-Wheel. (open access)

Spring-Wheel.

Patent for resilient, non-pneumatic vehicle wheels that absorb road vibrations and shocks.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Crowe, Thomas J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Engine-Plow. (open access)

Engine-Plow.

Patent for the improvement of engine-plows especially regarding those adapted for traction engines. The patent includes specifications and illustrations.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Rarig, Welden C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Silo (open access)

Silo

Patent for a silo composed of sections that can be arranged to modify the capacity as needed, including illustrations.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Ames, James W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Meter. (open access)

Meter.

Patent for a meter measuring the flow of liquid with a dial indicating gallons per hour for use in vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Carroll, William G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device for Stacking Mail-Matter. (open access)

Device for Stacking Mail-Matter.

Patent for a device for stacking and bundling all manner of print materials sent through the mail.
Date: April 21, 1914
Creator: Thompson, Earl P. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History