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Classifier and Separator.
Patent for classifiers and separators used in mining to separate solids and liquids in the tank. It allows for easy removal and replacement of parts as they wear.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Allen, Charles
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
Geometrical Instrument
Patent for a geometrical instrument. This instrument is used to create a straight edge with pivoted blades, like a protractor, to be used for laying protracted angles, etc.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Anderson, Andrew E.
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
Catch.
Patent for an improved catch (latch) to hold open gates that will "prevent a rebound of the gate" (lines 20) and is "simpler, less expensive, and otherwise more convenient" (lines 29-30) to manufacture and use.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Borah, Dee.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chimney-Cowl
Patent for low cost chimney cowl improvements to insure proper draft and prevent fires.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Burch, Robert 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
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
Fluid-Vending Machine.
Patent for improvements to fluid vending machines. The amount of money put in changes the amount of fluid distributed.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Chandler, Jason McGregor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fuel-Changing Valve.
Patent for Automatic Fuel Changing Valve. The purpose of the invention is to provide a mechanism that switches to another gas supply when the one which is feeding the system runs low.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Connelly, John S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Casket.
Patent for a casket with that is a "reinforced plastic burial casket which shall be of a light construction but having great strength in proportion to its weight" (lines 13 - 16), hermetically sealing the interior and keeping water out, including illustrations.
Date:
March 18, 1918
Creator:
Cook, Leander P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Moving-Picture Machine.
Patent for an improved machine to play films (moving-pictures), synchronizing both sound and picture in a single machine. Division of another patent by the same inventor (Serial No. 765,959) for a sound record film, and is intended to be used in conjunction with said patent.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Craig, Richard M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Phonographic Attachment for Moving-Picture Machines
Patent for an invention that is "the provision of mechanism whereby a sound record may be made or reproduced synchronously with the taking or reproduction of moving pictures" (Paragraph 100). In addition, the invention enables sound and picture to be recorded on the same machine, so that they sound and the picture match.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Craig, Richard M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Catcher
Patent for improvements of mail bag catchers. This patent proposes improvements on the construction and arrangements of mail bag catchers including the alteration of the jaw and the addition of springs. Includes illustrations.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Davis, Tomie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soap Powder
Patent for soap powder that dissolves easily and may be used in all types of water. Soap will make fabrics white and easy to iron.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Diffee, Sarah Jane
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shock-Absorber
Patent for improved shock absorbers. The invention is designed to help them be adapted for every type of vehicle. They are cushioned and provide a casing for liquid to help with shock absorption.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Donahoo, John Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rail Fastener
Patent for rail fasteners. This invention is meant to eliminate the use of railroad spikes in railroad construction.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Gee, Alexander H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fly Catcher
Patent for the fly catcher. This invention comprehends the provision of a fly trap embodying a chute through which livestock may pass and have flies that circulate around them being scared or brushed off of them and causing them to enter a trap. Illustrations are provided.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Girvin, Fitzhugh B. & Brady, Charles P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Protector for Type-Writer Frames.
Patent for typewriter frame protector. The protector attaches to the part of the typewriter frame which is subjected to frequent contact by the user. The protector prevents the frame from wear which can lead to rust.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Glasscock, Gerald A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic-Tire Protector
Patent for an improved pneumatic tire protector. This is a liner "interposed between the inner tube and tire casing to prevent puncture of the inner tube" (p.1 lines 6-8)
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Haas, Edward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tag for Keys and Other Articles.
Patent for a tag that can be attached to keys for hotel rooms and similar uses. The tag could include the room number associated with the key, the hotel address, and a space for inserting advertising cards.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Hartman, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ventilator
Patent for low cost, improved ventilators for Pullman and passenger cars and buildings.
Date:
March 26, 1918
Creator:
Hedges, Robert S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vacuum-Regulator for Oil-Pumps.
Patent for vacuum regulator for oil pump. This device is simply constructed and easy to operate. It is an automatic cut-off in the vacuum of the pipe line to the pump.
Date:
March 12, 1918
Creator:
Hobb, James W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Chopper
Patent for a cotton chopper. The mechanism is attached to a riding cultivator where plants are cut in advance of the cultivator blades.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Jones, Martin A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History