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Burial-Casket
This patent is for a burial casket. One of the aims of this casket is to obviate the necessity of using metallic securing devices which now commonly corrode or deteriorate from moisture and expose the body of the corpse to moisture in the ground as well as to parasites and burrowing animals.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
McKinney, Jacob D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable Electric-Light Holder.
Patent for an adjustable electric-light holder for automobiles.
Date:
November 26, 1918
Creator:
Balke, Morris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Belt
Patent for a belt. The belt is used for fan belts in motor vehicles and to also have a resilient engagement with wheels without wear on wheels and pulleys.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Blanton, John R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Maximum-Speed Controller
Patent for improvements is construction and adaptation of a gear pump.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Weston, William S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Card-File Cabinet.
Patent for a lockable card file cabinet or casing that allows for viewing through a transparent top with use of a rod for moving cards back and forth. The transparent top allows customer information to be stored and used, but not edited without a key.
Date:
November 26, 1918
Creator:
Reeves, John R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Awning-Lock
Patent for a novel locking attachment for awning locks. Device locks so that is it inaccessible from the outside, therefore providing security from intruders.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Hatchl, Harold C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Roost and Nest
Patent for a combined roost and nest for farm animals. The purpose of this new design is to improve the sanitation of current roosts and nests.
Date:
August 26, 1919
Creator:
Gilmore, Calvin L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fountain-Valve for Locomotives
This patent relates to new and useful improvements in an automatic fountain valve for locomotives. The purpose of the invention is to provide a valve that will automatically close in the case of the locomotive overturning. This valve will cut off the escaping or steam from broken pipes and prevent the scalding of engine-men who may be trapped in the cab.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Yeamans, Eugence N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boll-Weevil Exterminator
Patent for removing dead bolls, insects and other parasites from growing plants.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Harper, William E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cattle-Guard.
Patent for a cattle-guard "for preventing cattle from passing along a certain point of a railroad track from an inclosure (sic)" (lines 10-12) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Bullard, James H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial Conveyor
Patent for an aerial conveyor, specifically one that relates to "an aerial suspension car for aiding linemen in traveling along a suspended cable" (lines 9-11). It's primary function is to allow a wheeled car to be mounted on a cable and used to transport a person.
Date:
August 26, 1919
Creator:
Moore, Richard S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination Farming Implement.
Patent for "agricultural implements and particularly to soil tilling machines of the rotary type" (lines 9-11) ... "of simple and improved construction embodying a carrying frame, a swingingly supported adjustable frame, and a rotary tilling device mounted on the swinging frame for direct engagement with the ground" (lines 13-18).
Date:
November 26, 1918
Creator:
Corbin, George W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cargo-Sling.
Patent for a cargo sling used for loading and unloading cargo of a ship with improvements due to the flexibility of the base for different shaped objects. The construction of the cargo sling allows for adding slings together for longer lengths, including illustrations.
Date:
August 26, 1919
Creator:
Heffron, Isaac
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Adding and Listing Machine
Patent for a combined adding and listing machine. A machine made for adding, listing, and totaling (and sub-totaling).
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
McCaleb, Walter F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Bale-Forming Presses.
Patent for an attachment for bale-forming presses consisting of needles, wire storage spools, and a "yieldable mechanism" allowing the wire to pass (line 17) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Freeman, Lawrence K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adjusting and Locking Device for Skid Chains.
Patent for anti-skid chains for use on automobile wheels and tires which may be locked to prevent slipping.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Boyd, James S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shade-Bracket
Patent for shade-brackets which connects window shades or blinds to a wall or ceiling
Date:
August 26, 1919
Creator:
Overman, Benjamin Franklin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anticreeper for Railway Rails.
Patent for an anti-creeper with improved strength and serviceability "in the location and construction of the tie abutting portion" (lines 28-29).
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Weston, William S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Vehicle-Headlights.
Patent for attachment for vehicle headlights. The invention has a deflecting hood for the head light that deflects the light downward, below the line of sight, particularly for oncoming vehicles
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Burns, Bessie A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
ATTACHMENT FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION MOTORS
Patent for an Attachment for Internal Combustion Motors. This new attachment provides many improvements in the regulation of auxiliary air, whether it enters or leaves the internal combustion motor (Shine). It also regulates hot or cold air, or can shut off the air supply entirely (Shine).
Date:
April 26, 1921
Creator:
Shine, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Canopy-Support
Patent for canopy support for the bed where the user can attach mosquito netting. The canopy support can be removed and folded when not in use, and is designed to offer simple and efficient support.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Carroll, Houston M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench
Patent for wrench. Machine bolts have a cylindrical or round shank and therefore in order to remove the nut it is often necessary to employ two tools, one engaged with the head of the bolt to prevent its turning and the other engaged with the nut for removing the same. This invention involves a structure provided which includes a member for engaging and holding the head of the bolt and another member for engaging the nut and capable of being revolved whereby the nut may be screwed on to or unscrewed from the bolt.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Moore, Asa C. & Ozment, Edward L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tube-Vulcanizing Apparatus.
Patent for a tube-vulcanizing apparatus "and in such connection, it relates more particularly to an apparatus for repairing inflatable tubes for wheel tires." (lines 10-13)
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Alvis, James T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Latch for Grain-Car Doors.
Patent for a latch that may used on any grain car door. The latch allows for the door to be locked open or closed.
Date:
February 26, 1918
Creator:
Grogan, Edward W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History