Awning-Lock (open access)

Awning-Lock

Patent for a novel locking attachment for awning locks. Device locks so that is it inaccessible from the outside, therefore providing security from intruders.
Date: February 26, 1918
Creator: Hatchl, Harold C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Battery (open access)

Battery

Patent for an improvement on batteries. Meant to increase insulation and plate stability inside the battery.
Date: May 15, 1918
Creator: Pipkin, Maurice E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brush. (open access)

Brush.

Patent for a brush that provides adjustable handle for variety of uses and great saving of time and labor. The brush is durable and not excessively heavy.
Date: June 4, 1918
Creator: Lay, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Windmill. (open access)

Windmill.

Patent for improving windmills by attaching the vanes at angles that best match the wind's direction.
Date: February 12, 1918
Creator: Liles, Leander W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wood-Splitting Machine (open access)

Wood-Splitting Machine

Patent for improvements in wood-splitting machines whereby the billet or stick of wood to be split is positioned in the path of the maul or hammer after being placed on the blade.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Taylor, Lawerence S.
System: The Portal to Texas History