Bag-Holder. (open access)

Bag-Holder.

Patent for a paper bag holder that can employ one or more units, of various sizes, to hold paper bags of practically all sizes. It holds the bags in place and makes them readily removable when needed. The patent includes illustrations.
Date: August 12, 1913
Creator: Ott, Samuel A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trap (open access)

Trap

Patent for a bird-catching trap that has an entrance that is always open but prevents exit; also includes a device that keeps the bait visible but never attainable
Date: December 23, 1919
Creator: Mayse, Henry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pump. (open access)

Pump.

Patent for a pump design that allows for the pump barrel to be securely locked in position in the well and easily released again when the parts need to be removed again.
Date: June 5, 1916
Creator: Ligon, Arthur Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mechanism for Operating Air-Compressors, &c. (open access)

Mechanism for Operating Air-Compressors, &c.

Patent for operating air-compressors, an improvement on the action rather than simply the machinery, accompanied by illustrations on the patent.
Date: October 16, 1917
Creator: Brown, Ira Ellsworth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fuel-Oil Burner (open access)

Fuel-Oil Burner

Patent for fuel oil burner for cooking stoves.
Date: May 1, 1917
Creator: Gipson, James S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shade and Curtain Holder. (open access)

Shade and Curtain Holder.

Patent for a shade and curtain holder that is supported by the upper sash which can be manufactured at a low cost.
Date: March 18, 1919
Creator: Mayse, Henry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rifle. (open access)

Rifle.

Patent for a rifle that uses electricity from a battery to ignite the explosive charge for the ammunition.
Date: January 14, 1919
Creator: Brannon, Virgil C.
System: The Portal to Texas History