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Armor For Pneumatic Tires. (open access)

Armor For Pneumatic Tires.

Patent for armor for pneumatic tires to prevent puncturing of the inner inflatable tube. To also provide anti-skidding lugs which connect to the flexible armor embodied in the tire casing.
Date: October 16, 1917
Creator: Chilton, William G. & Hobgood, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Internal Combustion Engines. (open access)

Attachment for Internal Combustion Engines.

Patent for an attachment to internal combustion engines that allows for vaporizing part of the fuel mixture to introduce air and steam that aid combustion efficiency.
Date: August 16, 1917
Creator: Lynch, Floyd W.
System: The Portal to Texas History