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Jack
Patent for a new Jack's that can use in motor cars and other vehicles, It is folded into a compact condition, for storage, within the tool chest of the machine, including illustrations.
Date:
January 11, 1916
Creator:
Abernathy, George J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Cleaning and Extracting Machine.
Patent for a new, efficient machine, with a double purpose: "to clean hand-picked cotton and better prepare it for the ginning operation" (lines 11-13) and to extract cotton "from unripe and closed bolls" (lines 14-15).
Date:
March 7, 1916
Creator:
Blackmon, Enoch J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydrocarbon Burner
Patent for a multi-use burner for household usage.
Date:
November 28, 1916
Creator:
Lucus, Eppe M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Firearm.
Patent for firearm with improvements to the cartridge carries or lifter and safety device for locking the trigger, including illustrations.
Date:
April 25, 1916
Creator:
McLean, Grover C.
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
Automobile-Headlight
Patent for an automobile headlight to be attached to the front of the vehicle, that automatically turns to the side whenever the vehicle changes its course so that the pathway directly ahead is lighted for increased safety in the automobile's course.
Date:
February 8, 1916
Creator:
Old, William B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reed Board
Patent for an improved design for reed cells and pipe cells as related to a reed organ. Includes illustrations.
Date:
February 15, 1916
Creator:
Preston, Percy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reed Organ
Patent for improved construction of reed boards that prevents dust from getting inside of the reeds.
Date:
November 7, 1916
Creator:
Preston, Percy
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
Locking Device for Car-Doors.
Patent for a locking device for a sliding train car capable of locking automatically upon close, including illustrations.
Date:
May 9, 1916
Creator:
Tierney, Henry J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History