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Heater and Muffler
Patent for improvements upon the heater and muffler from the previous patent, No. 1173403. Improvments include a systemof choking the expelled gases as they are directed towards the exhaust, and maximizing the heat value.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Anderson, Joseph L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor
This document is a patent for the invention of the Aerial Projectile and Launching Mechanism Therefor. According to its inventor Frank M. Bell, the object of this mechanism is to fire aerial projectiles or torpedoes more accurately at their intended target. This mechanism can be called an anti-observation balloon/zeppelin weapon and it would see some usage by the Allied air forces during this conflict.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Bell, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Refillable Multiple Fuse Plug
Patent for a fuse plug that can be used multiple time without chargine, and includes several arms in its interior that allows for usage even if on fuse arm is blown, it can simply be moved to the next one.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Berry, Thomas O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Necktie Presser
Patent for a device that can press a greater number of neckties, to remove wrinkles.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Caddel, John M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Lamp
Patent for lamp within an automobile., with small front opening to change out lightbulbs.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Cloninger, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jack for Pumps and Other Purposes
Patent for a jack, that can be used for a variety of purposes.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Dayton, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pump
Patent for Pump
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Martin, Thomas B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk Cutter
Patent for a motor powered cutting machine to cut large amounts of vegetation, such as corn, at one time.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
McNally, Frank A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine.
Patent for improvements in washing machines to mimic "the rubbing actions of the human" (lines 14-15) and to lessen the impact on clothes.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Miller, Charles R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cleaning Apparatus.
Patent for a simple, inexpensive, and compact cleaning apparatus that tends to a variety of receptacles and dishes.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Peña, Max & Cruz, Patricio
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gate-Latch.
Patent for a improved gate latch that has "a permanent member carried structure and a swingable member carried structure, which co-act, and are operated by spring action for locking the swingable members against swinging movement".
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Ramirez, Simon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aeration and Subirrigation for Promoting Vegetation
Patent for large terminal that can be implanted into the ground, which can supply air and moisture into the surrounding soil to stimulate growth of vegetation.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Rife, Archibald H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pipe Joint
Patent for a swiveling branch connection for water tanks on railways, for easier dispersal of water. The joint would be extendedable to the desired position.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Vaughn, Pink
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fire-Escape.
Patent for an improved chute type fire escape which is used to allow people to safely descend several stories of a building to the ground. Improvements include easy and economical installation, prevention of congestion of persons entering the chute, prevention of persons falling out of the chute, and inclusion of a water sheet to prevent the chute from catching fire.
Date:
October 10, 1916
Creator:
Youngblood, David Franklin
System:
The Portal to Texas History