Water-Wheel (open access)

Water-Wheel

Patent for a water wheel adapted for use in running machinery such as pumps. It uses a series of connected buckets mounted to turn on an axle, alternately charging the buckets with water.
Date: January 30, 1912
Creator: Verde, Giuliano
System: The Portal to Texas History
Violin. (open access)

Violin.

Patent for violin with special arrangement of two strings. The two strings produce similar tones when vibrated.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Rice, John Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvements in Bread-Pans (open access)

Improvements in Bread-Pans

Patent for a bread pan with attached lid that slices bread as it bakes. Includes instructions and illustration.
Date: January 30, 1912
Creator: Jefferson, George F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electric Circuit Breaker (open access)

Electric Circuit Breaker

Patent for circuit control apparatus that automatically opens the circuit when conditions are abnormal.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Nielssen, Steffen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gage Cock (open access)

Gage Cock

Patent for gage cock.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Lang, Victor A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Mechanism (open access)

Locking Mechanism

Patent for locking mechanism, particulalry used in locking liquid dispensing machines.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Bradley, Richard C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grate (open access)

Grate

Patent for grate that are applied to the fire box of a boiler.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Brown, Sidney E. & Kain, Harry C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Milk-Strainer and Support Therefor. (open access)

Milk-Strainer and Support Therefor.

Patent for a milk strainer that prevents splashing and spilling of milk. The strainer will rest on top a separate supply tank that collects milk without the need for a person to hold the strainer.
Date: January 30, 1912
Creator: Ebner, Hermann J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Post Hole Digger (open access)

Post Hole Digger

Patent for machine that digs holes for posts for construction.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Holsomback, Lee N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elevated Drafting Rule (open access)

Elevated Drafting Rule

Patent for instrument used in drafting and ruling straight lines.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Anderson, Andrew E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soldering Device (open access)

Soldering Device

Patent for improved automatic soldering device.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Bradley, Richard C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Adjustable Feeder Valve (open access)

Automatic Adjustable Feeder Valve

Patent for fluid pressure regulation valves.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Hard, Raymond E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Windmill (open access)

Windmill

Patent for windmill
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: MacEwen, Benjamin J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Road Grader (open access)

Road Grader

Patent for road grader, that applies additional support to the frame.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Hawley, Royal A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire Stretcher (open access)

Wire Stretcher

Patent for wire stretcher.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Clark, Joseph G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Tire (open access)

Vehicle Tire

Patent for non-pneumatic vehicle tires.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Fitzharris, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Bag Emptier (open access)

Cotton Bag Emptier

Patent for a portable derrick, that can be easily lifted and emptied.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Brown, Odis A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pipe Tongs. (open access)

Pipe Tongs.

Patent for pipe tongs for screwing and unscrewing a pipe for quick adjustments.
Date: January 30, 1919
Creator: Fletcher, Harold W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Burner (open access)

Oil-Burner

Patent for improvement in oil burners. This device allows oil to be mixed with air to allow the substance to burn more effectively.
Date: January 30, 1912
Creator: Kunkel, Albert R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil Burner (open access)

Oil Burner

Patent for an oil burner for stoves and furnaces
Date: January 30, 1912
Creator: Daniel, Joseph A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Harvester (open access)

Cotton-Harvester

Patent for a cotton harvester that aides in picking the most difficult part of cotton to pick by hand. Includes instruction and illustrations.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Ford, James
System: The Portal to Texas History