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Molding Apparatus.
Patent for a molding apparatus for forming precast concrete units used for constructing monolithic straight and curved walls, floors, ceilings, and other building structures.
Date:
October 31, 1922
Creator:
Nelson, William E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Semaphore
Patent for a semaphore in the form of a rotatable tubular post for the purpose of signaling traffic conditions at an intersection. The semaphore communicates signals in the form of red or green plates, red or green colored lamplight, and pneumatic whistles, which are triggered by vehicles passing over platforms installed on the road surface near the intersection by means of underground tubes containing chains and pulleys. The actuation of the semaphore is detailed in "parent" application, serial no. 314065.
Date:
October 31, 1922
Creator:
Durán, Arturo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shutter Regulator for Moving-Picture Machines
Patent for new and useful improvements in shutter regulators for moving picture machines. This invention relates to the cinematographic apparatus and more particularly to the shutter mechanism of moving picture machines which may be adjusted with ease and convenience and made secure in the located position
Date:
October 31, 1922
Creator:
Journeay, Fred Y.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Acetlyene Generator
Patent for an imporived acetlyene generator, "wherein the carbid container or receptacle will be elevated clear above the surface of the water contained in the generator when said receptacle is not discharging into the water."
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Michael, Mack W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aeroplane
Patent for aeroplane with an improved carrying capacity.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Millican, Joel W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automobile Driving Mechanism.
Patent for a driving mechanism for an automobile to dispense with the usual form of transmission gearing and differential, to substitute mechanisms power devices through the medium of a suitable liquid [preferably oil], maintained at a predetermined volume, and to provide a noiseless operating mechanism.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Allan, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boring Tool
Patent for a boring tool that allows for easy interchanging of the drill.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Carroll, Monroe W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cable Splicing Joint
Patent for a case that encapsulates the joined ends of cables to protect them from moisture.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Bostick, Deane E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotter-Pin Puller
Patent for cottor-pin puller that is useful to pull cotter pins that are secured in shafts, fly wheels or any other devices without bending or twisting or damaging them.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Hayden, Jefferson B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cradle.
Patent for an improved cradle with a hinged locking enclosure for providing protection against an infant falling out, intrusion of insects, excess sun, and inclement weather.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Vanék, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Door Construction for Railway Cars
Patent for a door to box cars, that slides across the car in the same method as a sliding door, rather than opening outward.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Tierney, Henry J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Faucet
Patent for improved cistern or tank faucets
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Lowe, Stiles F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nutcracker.
Patent for a nutcracker "of simple and comparatively inexpensive construction, having few parts and which may be conveniently operated." (lines 9-10) including illustration.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Watson, Charles J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Planter Attachment to Plows
Patent for a planter attachment that will drop the desired seed while plowing, and can be controlled by the operator.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Kern, Harry L. & Gerhold, Walter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Safety Razor
Patent for a safety razor.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Wrede, Albin C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Screw-Point for Well-Tubings.
Patent for "a drill point for well tubing comprising a stock having a tapering point at one end and a coupling projection at its opposite end, said stock comprising a body having stepped portions of gradually increasing diameters upwardly, and a spiral cutting blade encircling said stepped portions,..." (lines 32-38).
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Wallace, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spring Wheel
Patent for a wheel with spring constructed spokes that would eliminate vibrations in the attached vehicles.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Matthews, Arthur R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk Cutter
Patent for a stalk cutter taht could be fixed to a plow, so that it could simultaneously cut stalks and plow.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Cline, Milton G. & Martin, Jadie A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Wheel
Patent for improved wheel that utilizes spring components in order to disperse the weight of the vehicle evenly.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Allan, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washing Machine
Patent for a washing machine that works when submerged, or not submerged.
Date:
October 31, 1916
Creator:
Remley, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Container-Holder.
Patent for a container holder for holding ice cream containers packed in buckets with ice around them from floating when the ice melts.
Date:
October 31, 1911
Creator:
Williams, Winfield B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Continuous Oil-Press.
Patent for a continuous oil press for use in pressing oil from seeds, nuts, and fruits.
Date:
October 31, 1911
Creator:
Blain, Frank A. & Hill, Clyve D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Headlight.
Patent for "an electric head-light which will adjust the carbons of the arc lamp without the usual vibration" (lines 12-14) and be more durable and efficient.
Date:
October 31, 1911
Creator:
Dooley, Robert M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lamp Attachment.
Patent for a lamp attachment that will decrease the likelihood of a lamp explosion and allow liquids to be heated over the lamp. The attachment has a top plate which prevents insects or other debris from igniting and falling into the lamp chimney, therefore decreasing the potential for a lamp explosion. The attachment also has a perforated cylinder that rests on top of the lamp chimney and can support a vessel for heating liquids.
Date:
October 31, 1911
Creator:
Lehmann, Hugo
System:
The Portal to Texas History