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Boll-Weevil or Other Insect Destroyer
Patent for
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
John S. Doak & Alexander G. Farrington
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Animal-Poke.
Patent for improvements in animal-poke by providing a device which is arranged for convenient application to an animal, so as not to interfere with the grazing and drinking thereof, and will effectually prevent the animal from destroying fences and also from pushing and fighting other stock. (Lines 9-15) Illustration is included.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Barnes, John I.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cold-Tire-Shrinking-Machine
Patent for a device that accomplishes cold-tire shrinking, in order to assure a snug tire fit onto any size cart wheel.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
House, Samuel N.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Body-Brace
Patent for a body brace made of wire and padding. One pad rests against the chest and the other rests against the front of the legs. There is a coil mechanism in the center that helps the wearer stand upright.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Russell, Manning W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fire-Alarm
Patent for an electronic automatic fire alarm.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Fred, Mason Kennedy
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
DRAFT-EQUALIZER
Patent for a device to equalize the draft among 1-6 horses when attached to a plow.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
INGRAM, JOSEPH D.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Orphan Home Annual Report: 1902
Annual report of the Texas State Orphan Home describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1902.
Date:
September 1, 1902
Creator:
Texas State Orphan Home
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Stretcher.
Patent for improvements in wire-stretchers by using a combination of winding-drum, a ratchet upon the drum and wire clutches for engagement with a wire to be stretched. Illustration is included.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
Walls, Joseph A. & Boyter, Robert L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for "wrenches; and it consists in the improved means for operating the movable jaw thereof." (lines 12-13) including illustrations.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Boozer, George W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trousers-Guard
Patent for a metal guard worn around the ankle. The guard maintains the shape of the trousers when worn and keeps the material from coming in contact with the wearer's legs.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Hardy, James H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nut-Lock
Patent for a locking nut that holds the bolt in place, prevent it from loosening.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Robinson, James F.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Method of Making Cotton-Bales
Patent for "a new and useful Method of Making Cotton-Bales" (lines 5-6) including illustrations and description of process.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Rembert, Henry
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stump-Extractor.
Patent for improvements in stump-extractor by utilize the hoisting or power machine to perform extraction on stump or for other weights. (Lines 12-14) This machine will be portable for “easily moved from point to point, and comprising means for the development of great power with a minimum exertion on the part of the animal or animals used to operate the machine and also within a comparatively small compass.” (Lines 20-25) Illustration is included.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
Redman, Charley R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sulky-Lister
Patent for improved version of sulky-lister, with more effective spring between planter and lister-plow. Improvements include ability for covering disks to move downward and function at required drill depth.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
Engelmann, Gustav
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nut-Cracker.
Patent for improvements in nut-cracker by using “a pair of bent handle-limbs pivoted together near the bends of the limbs, a hammer-block rigidly secured on the opposite end of each handle-limb; each hammer-block having a cavity, these cavities being formed in opposed ends of the hammer-blocks; a handhold in each handle-limb, and a guide-piece having parallel members affixed by their ends on one of the handle-limbs, and loosely embracing the other handle-limbs.” (P. 2, lines 42-51.) Illustration is included.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
Dickey, William V.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grate
Patent for a grate utilizing a conical shape.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Walton, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Engraving-machine.
Patent for improvements to an engraving machine. Illustrations included.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Crane, Walter E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wind-Motor.
Patent for a "new and improved wind-motor" (line 10) including illustrations.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Cochran, James Madison
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan.
Patent for a fan designed for use on a table or desk.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
Fitzhugh, Cameron S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sash Lock
Patent for an invention which improves "the construction of sash locks" for "great strength and durability" (lines 11-13) including illustrations.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Baker, Howard Allen
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow
Patent for a plow with adjustable height and depth with a locking mechanism.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Michalka, Joseph
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Harness
Patent for "a new and Improved Harness" (line 6) with illustrations and description.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Hawkins, Augustus Longstreet
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Method of Destroying Stumps of Trees.
Patent for a method of destroying the stumps of persimmon and sassafras trees using saltpeter, soda, and salt.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
McLelland, Jacob J. E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Motor.
Patent for improving the “’multiple cylinder rotary engine’“ (lines 9-10) through "controlling devices" (line 24) that are both automatic and manual and help engine pistons function more effectively. This patent builds upon earlier patents regarding motor design by the inventor, and will connect to a generator concurrently patented by the inventor. Detailed explanations and illustrations included.
Date:
April 1, 1902
Creator:
Walker, James C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History