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Basin-Protector
Patent for a flexible basin lining that improves sanitation in areas where washrooms are often-used and rarely cleaned.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Van Dunker, Charles L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Casing Spear
Patent for a casing spear, "to remove casing within a well or removing a tool which may be dropped within the casing," with accompanying illustrations of the patent.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Wagner, Warren
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Harvester
Patent for improved cotton harvesters
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Cayo, Ernest P.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fishing-Float
Patent for a new type of fishing float with "ferrules or caps" (line 18) on the ends to prevent water from getting into the float, causing it to decay, including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Scott, John S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insect-Collecting Attachment.
Patent for an insect-collecting attachment for cultivators and similar equipment, with an illustration. The attachment is designed to "shake loose the insects from the plant and to collect said insects for removal and destruction." (lines 16-18). Specific plants that are ridden with insects are particularly difficult to remove, hence the creation of this attachment which will shake the stems of the plants, dislodge the insects and collect them in a receptacle.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Stebbins, Benjamin F. & Forehand, Blake W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Job Press Standardizer
Patent for job press.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
McMath, William S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Measuring Instrument.
Patent for caliper style measuring instrument which may be used as a micrometer. This measuring instrument features legs that may be used for measuring the inside or outside dimensions of an object.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Taylor, Albert J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Milking Device and Antikicker.
Patent for a folding milking device that prevents a cow from kicking over the milk bucket, from kicking the milker, and from switching the milker's face with its tail, including illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Clark, Laura A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil Cup For Wagon Wheels
Patent for oil cup for wagon wheels that enables the lubrication of the wheels without the need of removal.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Roberts, Flauzelle
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow-Hitch Mechanism
Patent for a plow hitch mechanism created by J. Butler and assigned by Parlin & Orendorff Company of Canton, Illinois with accompanying illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Butler, John H
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Distilling Oil
Patent for a new and improved process of distilling oil by inventor James E. Biggins.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Biggins, James E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Radiator Supporting Frame
Patent for support structure for car radiators.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Neveu, Frank A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Razor-Strop Holder.
Patent for a new, less expensive razor strop holder with a reversible strop, including illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Childress, Henry T.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resilient Wheel for Vehicles.
Patent for wheels for automobiles which are resilient by introducing a cushioned and floating hub between the hub and the rim.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Brizendine, Olie
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Scale Beam
Patent for sclae beam that is used to weigh bales of cotton.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Gattis, Thomas W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Skirt Gage
Patent for device that marks the length of a skirt from a floor.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Watkins, Lou V.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil map, Texas, Smith County sheet
Map displays soil types along with creeks, lakes, rivers, towns, schools, churches, stores, roads, and railroads. Includes legend and symbols.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
United States. Bureau of Soils.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of Smith County, Texas
Text describes the area, climate, agriculture, and soils of Smith County, Texas.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Schoenmann, L. R. (Lee Roy Adolph); Smies, E. H.; Rockie, W. A.; Maxon, E. T.; Hutton, F. Z. & Lewis, H. G. (Henry Guy)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tank
Patent for a tank that filters.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Gartrell, Clifford E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Toy Repeating Gun.
Patent for an improvement on toy repeating guns "which may be cocked and fired by manipulation of a single member and which embodies a magazine to receive a number of projectiles which automatically feeds by gravitative action into proper position to be projected by the striker or discharging member. " (lines 10-16) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Osborn, Carl B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transmission Mechanism
Patent is for power transmission in motor vehicles. It is housed in one case.
Date:
January 23, 1917
Creator:
Stillians, Harry C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Signal
Patent for vehicle signal with accompanying illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Edmond, George Woodbridge
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a wrench that can hold round-headed fastening elements (bolts) so as to prevent from turning in the same direction. The wrench can be held while the jaws grip and hold the round heads of bolts.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Wright, John G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History