Coating Apparatus and Mathod. (open access)

Coating Apparatus and Mathod.

Patent for a new apparatus into which long objects such as pipes can be placed, dipped into coating material, and spun so that objects are coated evenly.
Date: August 24, 1920
Creator: Watrous, Edward L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hose Reel (open access)

Hose Reel

Patent for a hose reel that makes water easily available to the people in a building that has caught fire and is more easily maneuverable.
Date: August 24, 1920
Creator: Hamner, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pusher Attachment for Tractors. (open access)

Pusher Attachment for Tractors.

Patent for an improved tractor attachment that is efficient to operate. The attachment can be fixated to connect both traditional tractors and grain headers.
Date: August 24, 1920
Creator: Records, Paul A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Bed and Rail-Support. (open access)

Railroad-Bed and Rail-Support.

Patent for increased construction and durability of railway beds and their supports. The new design allows for rail supports to be removed and replaced without disrupting the road bed portion.
Date: August 24, 1920
Creator: Usher, George S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Burner. (open access)

Oil-Burner.

Patent introduces the inventor's specific improvements to oil-burning stoves. The air and oil are fed into the chamber of the stove and thoroughly mixed before burning.
Date: August 24, 1920
Creator: Beckman, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shaft Bearing. (open access)

Shaft Bearing.

Patent for Improvements in Shaft Bearing. This bearing shaft is used to withstand heavy thrusts.
Date: August 24, 1920
Creator: Ball, Authur T.
System: The Portal to Texas History