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Cereal Food and Process of Preparing the Same. (open access)

Cereal Food and Process of Preparing the Same.

Patent for improving cereal food processing by grinding corn and other grains into meal to convert starch into dextrin, and through drying grains to remove moisture and prevent fermentation (lines 17-23). Additionally, the processing will make the cereal appetizing and easily digestible.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Kelly, Martha R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Holder for Car and Locomotive Replacing Frogs (open access)

Holder for Car and Locomotive Replacing Frogs

Patent for improving railway car frog replacement and holding. The improvements include greater strength and durability and low cost manufacture.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Keith, Darwin E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chiropractic Table (open access)

Chiropractic Table

Patent for use by chiropractors in their manipulations of the human body, and has for its object the provision of a table or attachment to a table including simultaneously movable head and abdomen supports. The invention has been designed which embodies a head rest, chest support, and abdomen support all mounted upon a single hinged member which will automatically adjust itself to the patient laying upon the table, spring means being provided for opposing the movement.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Lege, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ship-Protector. (open access)

Ship-Protector.

Patent for a ship protector that uses a system of mats that can be individually lowered to temporarily repair a hole blown in the hull by a torpedo or floating mine, thereby keeping the ship from sinking until it can reach port. The mats can also be used to prevent floating mines from contacting the hull. Designed to be easily applied without requiring any material changes in the ship's construction.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Geroianne, Francesco
System: The Portal to Texas History
Planter (open access)

Planter

Patent for a planter, in particular, a planter in which the hopper is provided with an agitator in the bottom, which will prevent the seed from clogging the feed opening and this produce a continuous and positive flow of seed.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Catlett, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Horse-Boot. (open access)

Horse-Boot.

Patent for a horse boot that covers and protects the hoof and pastern joint of a horse. It also protects the fetlock joint and practically the entire foreleg below the knee. This device allows for the horse to move without being hindered in any way, or without causing chafing. Both protecting the horse and providing additional comfort and safety.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: McKenzie, Joseph H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Insecticide for Boll-Weevils. (open access)

Insecticide for Boll-Weevils.

Patent for boll-weevil insecticide with novel method of compounding. Arsenic and baking soda are combined with wood ash to create a dust which kills the insects as an inhalent instead of needing to be consumed by the insects in order to be effective.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Koenig, Philipp
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Well Screen (open access)

Oil-Well Screen

Patent for an oil-well screen that provides a finer degree of filtering small particles from oil and gas.
Date: November 1, 1916
Creator: Scott, Clarence N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beehive (open access)

Beehive

Patent for a beehive. This invention is designed to increase hive production. Illustration included.
Date: November 1, 1904
Creator: Kerr, Oscar F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Controlling System for Motor Traction-Cars (open access)

Controlling System for Motor Traction-Cars

Patent for a controlling system for motor traction cars which is automatic.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Mayo, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Closure for Cistern-Cleaners (open access)

Closure for Cistern-Cleaners

Patent for a closing mechanism for cistern and well cleaners. Illustrations included.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Moore, Gervias T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Corn or Grain Knife (open access)

Corn or Grain Knife

Patent for a corn or grain knife used for harvesting. Illustration included.
Date: November 1, 1904
Creator: Tilley, Louis R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Axle-Box Lubricator (open access)

Axle-Box Lubricator

Patent for an axle box lubricator for applying oil to the axles of railway cars. Illustrations included.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Manners, Thomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Device (open access)

Well-Drilling Device

Patent for a device for drilling wells. Illustrations included.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Stewart, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weather Boarding Apparatus (open access)

Weather Boarding Apparatus

Patent for an apparatus to properly space and hold in position weather boards. Illustration included.
Date: November 1, 1904
Creator: Spear, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Incubator (open access)

Incubator

Patent for an egg incubator. Illustrations included.
Date: November 1, 1904
Creator: Goss, Charles Edward & Goss, George Wilson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Cutter (open access)

Stalk-Cutter

Patent for a cotton stalk cutter. Illustrations included.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Werner, Fridolin, Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stem Winding and Setting Watch. (open access)

Stem Winding and Setting Watch.

Patent for a new and useful winding and setting mechanism for watches, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 1, 1898
Creator: Donnelly, Leo E. & Looney, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Cart. (open access)

Mail-Cart.

Patent for a one-wheeled mail cart, which will not sink into muddy roads.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Wherry, William B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plow-Cleaner. (open access)

Plow-Cleaner.

Patent for certain new and useful improvements in plow cleaners, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 1, 1898
Creator: Yeagley, Jacob B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plow-Carriage. (open access)

Plow-Carriage.

Patent for a new and useful plow carriage, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 1, 1898
Creator: Shipman, Samuel H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tent-Frame. (open access)

Tent-Frame.

Patent for a tent frame, which can be easily put together in the dark.
Date: November 1, 1910
Creator: Huebner, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
Guitar. (open access)

Guitar.

Patent for certain new and useful improvements in stringed musical instruments, such as harp guitars, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 1, 1898
Creator: Ward, George Cooper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fence Post (open access)

Fence Post

Patent for a fence post. Illustration included.
Date: November 1, 1904
Creator: Narsh, Joseph Maxfield
System: The Portal to Texas History