Harvester (open access)

Harvester

Patent for device used with a harvester to head stalks of corn using an adjustable cutting mechanism.
Date: March 30, 1915
Creator: Barnett, Solomon V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wheel (open access)

Wheel

Patent for a wheel with "improved construction. The principal object of the invention is to provide a wheel which will be puncture-proof and will ride very easily" (lines 8-12).
Date: November 23, 1915
Creator: Berry, Ephraim E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Horse-Collar. (open access)

Pneumatic Horse-Collar.

Patent for Pneumatic Horse Collar. This collar's inner pockets contain air pockets, that will be more comfortable and the outer walls will be more flexible, allowing the animal more comfort.
Date: June 3, 1913
Creator: Batchler, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gas-Generator. (open access)

Gas-Generator.

Patent for a gas generator, which has an independent carbide holder to produce a steadier gas flow.
Date: June 7, 1910
Creator: Wallace, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Heading Knife. (open access)

Heading Knife.

Patent for improvements to heading knives. This knife is used for topping corn, Kafir corn, and the like. This knife can be attached to a person's hand.
Date: July 20, 1915
Creator: Warren, Raymon Travis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Tire (open access)

Vehicle Tire

Patent for improved vehicle tire.
Date: February 13, 1917
Creator: Russey, Edward W.; Coyle, Henry J. & Coyle, James R.
System: The Portal to Texas History