Resource Type

Truck (open access)

Truck

Patent for a transportation truck. This truck is designed to better secure drums and barrels so that they can withstand tough roads.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Golding, Charles D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roll for Cotton-Gins and Machines for Burring Wool (open access)

Roll for Cotton-Gins and Machines for Burring Wool

Patent for a roll for cotton gins or wool burring machines made of rubber and coconut husks that pulls the cotton seeds or burrs out.
Date: October 1, 1912
Creator: Huckaby, Grabel E. U.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Duplex Water-Gage (open access)

Duplex Water-Gage

Patent for a duplex water gage for train boilers.
Date: October 1, 1912
Creator: Ryan, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cement and Concrete Construction. (open access)

Cement and Concrete Construction.

Patent for improved, integrated construction materials system including, "reinforced cement, concrete or similar materials," air ventilation, lathing securing, and down spout construction, with instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Parker, Barton J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boring-Tool (open access)

Boring-Tool

Patent for a boring tool that has both a bit and a reamer.
Date: October 1, 1912
Creator: Decker, Harry R.
System: The Portal to Texas History