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Electrode-Holder
Patent for "an electrode holder for the head lights of steam locomotives, interurban cars and analogous vehicles" (lines 11-13), including illustrations.
Date:
December 28, 1915
Creator:
Pratt, James R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pedal-Operating Device for Pianos.
Patent for a device attaching to piano pedals "adapted for the use of children in order that they may operate the piano pedals while playing" (lines 11-13) that may be easily removed when not in use. Includes illustrations.
Date:
December 28, 1915
Creator:
Knight, Henry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Burner.
Patent for an improved oil burner design "for use where high efficiency and greatest economy are desired in burning low grade oil" (lines 14-16), such as coal and crude oil. Includes illustrations.
Date:
November 2, 1915
Creator:
Wright, John F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grain Door
Patent for a railway car door that is designed to assist with loading and unloading of grain
Date:
October 23, 1915
Creator:
Alquist, Sven Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cake-Stripping Machine
Patent for a cake-stripping machine which provides novel means for stripping cloth off the oil cake. It is also to provide means for trimming the cake after the cloth has been stripped off the cake. The scope of the invention is to improve generally and enhance the utility of devices of that type.
Date:
August 24, 1915
Creator:
Miller, Charles R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Facing-Blocks
Patent for facing blocks used as a veneer or facing with wood or metal framework. In using "uncemented tongue and groove" joints, the facing blocks allows for adjustment due to settling of the frame and features durable and efficient construction.
Date:
May 25, 1915
Creator:
Neimeyer, Frederich George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reicing Cars.
Patent for an ice storage receptacle and crushing apparatus which supplies the refrigerator cars on a train with fresh ice.
Date:
May 18, 1915
Creator:
Tobin, Patrick H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Poultry-Crate
Patent for a poultry-crate with new and useful specifications for a "light but very durable constriction that can be very readily washed out when desired" (lines 27-29).
Date:
May 11, 1915
Creator:
White, William R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boltless Rail-Joint.
Patent for improvements in connecting rails without the use of bolts and nuts but instead using two fish-plates.
Date:
April 20, 1915
Creator:
Richardson, Charles I. & Hall, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Generator and Burner.
Patent for a "combined gas generator and burner" (lines 9-10) adapted for household heating and cooking purposes including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
March 23, 1915
Creator:
Hopper, James F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Broom or Brush
Patent for metal brooms or brushes that are "strong and durable, relatively light in weight, and can be inexpensively manufactured" (line 13-15). It is intended for "sweeping snow, mud, slush, and the like" (line 16-17). The patent can also be applied for smaller version of metal brooms or brushes for other purposes.
Date:
March 16, 1915
Creator:
Airhart, Noah S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Signal and Control for Railways
Patent for "automatically arresting the travel of a locomotive or train in the event of failure of a clear track" (lines 11-14).
Date:
February 23, 1915
Creator:
Pool, Carl L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History