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Check-Row Attachment for Corn-Planters
Patent for "an improved check-row attachment for corn-planting machines, the object of my invention being to provide an efficient mechanism for actuating the seed-dropping mechanism of the corn-planter and which my be operated by the feet of the driver or by a check-wire in such manner as to cause the seeds to be planted in check-rows." (lines 8-15) including illustrations.
Date:
June 9, 1903
Creator:
Agee, George S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Electrode for Secondary Batteries.
Patent for improvements in the manufacture of electrodes for storage batteries or accumulators by using “two corresponding plates, each having flanges on three sides of one face, said plates being united to form a central space open at top by securing together corresponding flanges on the respective plates.” (Lines 5-9, page 2) Illustration is included.
Date:
June 23, 1891
Creator:
Anderson, Boyd
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power-Driven-Implement Frame
Patent for improvements in power driven implement frames, specifically in tractors, with illustrations.
Date:
January 13, 1920
Creator:
Armstrong, Ira
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Signals
Patent for a signal for an exhaust pipe of an automobile. Essentially, this device would quiet exhaust noise leaving an automobile.
Date:
February 26, 1919
Creator:
Baker, James Slayton
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a new type of wrench.
Date:
May 18, 1915
Creator:
Bean, Jesse A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Rein-Holder and Whip-Socket
Patent for a combined rein holder and whip socket in the dashboard of vehicles.
Date:
January 21, 1913
Creator:
Bean, Jesse Alfonso
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rein-Holder
Patent for a rein holder for attachment to vehicles that stays securely in place.
Date:
February 4, 1913
Creator:
Bean, Jesse Alfonso
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shoe Blacking and Polishing Machine
Patent for an invention "to improve the construction of shoe blacking and polishing machines" (lines 10-12) Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1912
Creator:
Bean, Jesse Alfonso
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Feed Device for Gin-Saw Sharpeners
Patent for "a feeding device for the teeth which is independent of the filing devices, and which shall be so constructed that it will properly feed the teeth of saws of varying diameters, so as to give a regular and uniform size to each tooth without reference to the number of teeth in the saw" (lines 18-24).
Date:
January 29, 1889
Creator:
Behan, William & Friensehner, Paul
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gin-Saw-Sharpening Machine
Patent for improvements of gin saw sharpening machines.
Date:
June 28, 1887
Creator:
Behan, William & Friensehner, Paul
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Log-Cart.
Patent for certain new and useful improvement sin log carts, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 20, 1900
Creator:
Bender, Gustave
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Medical Compounds for Treating Chills, Fever, &c.
Patent for the improvement of medical compounds for treating chills and fevers. The patent states the components of a "True Ague Pill."
Date:
October 10, 1871
Creator:
Bevill, Robert
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock-Drill.
Patent for a composite rock drill composed of granular metal or minerals held together in a binder to present sharp points for the efficient drilling of rock and other substances.
Date:
April 1, 1913
Creator:
Blackburn, Julian E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mail Carrier or Container.
Patent for a mail carrier designed with a ratchet and clamp to hold mail securely while also allowing for quick extraction of the mail.
Date:
April 27, 1920
Creator:
Blocker, Leck H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Envelop-Lock
Patent for an Envelop-Lock, which "appertains to a sealing or locking device for envelops and other containers, and aims to provide a novel and improved means for locking or sealing the closure flap of an envelop, whereby the envelop cannot be opened without tearing or mutilating the same, so as to be apparent to the recipient of the envelop." (lines 8-14) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Buckner, Charles C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railway-Signal.
Patent for a new and improved railway signal, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
October 11, 1898
Creator:
Bundy, Jehu D. & Jackson, Arthur L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrist Blotter
Patent for a wrist blotter that provides a simple and inexpensive blotter to be attached to the wrist.
Date:
October 1, 1918
Creator:
Cardwell, Harland W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bow Facing Oar
Patent for an oar facing the bow side of the craft. The invention allows for the rower to sit facing the direction of movement of the boat and be able to apply greater amounts of exertion. Illustration included.
Date:
October 23, 1906
Creator:
Case, William C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Variable Speed Governor
Patent for a variable speed governor. This invention regulates speed of vehicle without stopping the motor. Illustration included.
Date:
April 12, 1904
Creator:
Casteel, George W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fence-Post.
Patent for a fence post with a base that expands when put in the ground to hold it firmly in place.
Date:
November 3, 1908
Creator:
Cherry, Fon T.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lumber-Stacker.
Patent for a certain new and useful improvement in lumber stackers, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
May 23, 1899
Creator:
Coleman, Thomas A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lumber-Trimmer.
Patent for an improved lumber-trimmer that has "a suitable carriage or number of carriages for conveying the lumber a series of swinging frames, which carry belted saws and also supporting-wheels, which wheels, if not tripped, will ride over the lumber, carrying the saws up with them out of an operative position, but which wheels, if tripped, will ride over the lumber, but permit the suspended saws to remain in operative position to trim the lumber at different points in its length, as may be desired" (lines 23-33).
Date:
December 3, 1895
Creator:
Coleman, Thomas A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tension Device for Band-Saw Mills.
Patent for "a new and useful improvement in tension devices for band-saw mills; and it consists, generally stated, in mounting the upper wheel in standards which are vertically movable in suitable guideways, said standards being secured to the plunger or cylinder of a direct-acting medium, such as compressed air." (Lines 24-31) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 23, 1897
Creator:
Coleman, Thomas A. & Coleman, Nathan
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wheel.
Patent for an improved and resilient spring wheel for a vehicle.
Date:
December 23, 1913
Creator:
Collinsworth, John W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History