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Apparatus for Extracting Wax from Plants
Patent for "an apparatus for extracting wax from the candelilla plant and other species of plants of the class Myrica." (lines 9-12)
Date:
March 14, 1911
Creator:
Frank Thatcher, of El Paso, Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable Light Shade and Reflector.
Patent for a new adjustable light shade and reflector with "a shade and a support therefor so provided with joints that the shade may be given any desired angle of reflection, relative to the light, and its relative distance from the light may be regulated" (lines 13-17), which includes illustrations and instructions.
Date:
March 7, 1911
Creator:
Spivey, Lillian Hale
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bat-Former
Patent for a cotton bat former that produces a bat of uniform size and weight.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Ball, Samuel M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Hay-Press
Patent for an automatic hay press that ties three sides of the bale while in the press and the fourth outside of it.
Date:
March 14, 1911
Creator:
Parvin, William S. & Muse, Warwick J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Buckle Connection.
Patent for a new buckle connection design "which is peculiarly adaptable to harness" (lines 10-11) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Savage, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bat-Former
Patent for a cotton bat former for use in cotton gins.
Date:
March 28, 1911
Creator:
Ball, Samuel M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Wringers and Washing-Machines
Patent for an attachment for wringers and washing machines that allows the washing machine to be moved directly from the washing tub to the rinsing tub.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Flood, William E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Lifting-Jacks
Patent for an attachment for lifting jacks.
Date:
March 28, 1911
Creator:
Porter, Horton B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Concrete and Steel Tie.
Patent for a concrete and steel tie that is durable and holds the rails in place.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Westing, Aighting
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Compound for Destroying Boll-Weevil.
Patent for a compound for destroying Boll Weevils, consisting of Sulfur, Pine Tar, Asafetida, Pulverized Bluestone, Beaumont Oil, Extract of Tobacco, and a thick adhesive oil.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Armentrout, Richard B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chimney Holder
Patent for chimney holder. This design is a "means for holding a chimney upon a burner of any kind for the purpose of preventing the accidental tilting of the chimney" (lines 11-13). Illustrations included.
Date:
March 7, 1911
Creator:
Elkins, Thomas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alarm Device
Patent for an alarm device that is mounted on a house to warn of approaching wind storms.
Date:
March 28, 1911
Creator:
Stamps, William P. & Phillips, William R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Diaphragm Face Plates
Patent for an attachment for diaphragm face plates. Illustration included.
Date:
March 7, 1911
Creator:
Labadie, Victor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Brake-Operating Mechanism
Patent for a brake operating mechanism for street cars that is easy to operate and behind a guard rail or cover.
Date:
March 14, 1911
Creator:
Irwin, Walter W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Car Steps
Patent for rail car steps. Illustrations included.
Date:
March 7, 1911
Creator:
Collier, James Dallas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amusement Device
Patent for an amusement device. This invention uses a ballast and simulates the appearance and motion of a floating ship under way. Illustrations included.
Date:
March 28, 1911
Creator:
Corneliussen, Ivar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Wheel.
Patent for a wheel with an improved design that includes shock absorbing springs radiating from the hub, sectional tread for traction, and a metallic construction in place of a pneumatic tire for increased durability. Includes illustrations.
Date:
March 10, 1911
Creator:
Smoot, Lonnie C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire Strecher
Patent for wire stretcher. Illustration included.
Date:
March 28, 1911
Creator:
Longan, John Virgle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Machine for Filling Brushes
Patent for a machine designed to fill brushes with bristles. Illustrations included.
Date:
March 7, 1911
Creator:
Hoover, Orlando B. & Curry, Monroe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Level.
Patent for a level that holds vials in place securely.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Smith, James B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wagon-Seat.
Patent for a detachable wagon seat.
Date:
March 14, 1911
Creator:
Wood, Andrew J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tuning Instrument.
Patent for a tuning instrument that has interchangeable reeds and can find the fourth, fifth, and single tone of an octave.
Date:
March 21, 1911
Creator:
Norcross, Levi Watson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insect Collecting Machine
Patent for insect collecting machine. This invention is for use with cotton plants. Illustrations included.
Date:
March 7, 1911
Creator:
Meek, Ada
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lemon-Squeezer.
Patent for a new lemon squeezer design for "table purposes" (line 15) and "to provide a sanitary lemon squeezer" (lines 19-20) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 14, 1911
Creator:
Carroll, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History