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Internal-Combustion Engine.
Patent for a new and improved device within internal combustion engines "whereby water is converted into steam, and then delivered into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine" (lines 13-16). Includes illustrations.
Date:
November 16, 1915
Creator:
Harwood, William W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Spring
Patent for an improvement to springs "designed particularly for use upon carriages, wagons, and motor or other cars" (lines 11-13).
Date:
July 11, 1911
Creator:
Snow, Arthur Leland
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tobacco-Pouch.
Patent for a tobacco pouch that will fit easily into pockets and hands while still holding the maximum amount of tobacco. There are also improvements on the ease of getting the tobacco out of the pouch.
Date:
August 29, 1916
Creator:
Shumard, Malnor A. & Shumard, Malnor A., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil - Tank Gage.
Patent for invention of a gage which measures the depth of oil in a tank. This generally lowers the pole in tank until it touches oil.
Date:
August 15, 1916
Creator:
King, Horace. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Slicer.
Patent for an improved kitchen slicer with "a plurality of parallel blades which are secured to a stock or handle so that the entire cutting edges thereof will be arranged beneath the stock or handle and can be readily used for cutting bread, meats and vegetables" (lines 14-19), with illustrations.
Date:
February 16, 1915
Creator:
McPherson, Patty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dental Plate
Patent for an improved dental plate design that fits better in the mouth of the user and allows for easier speaking and eating.
Date:
May 20, 1919
Creator:
Glaser, Adolph J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History