Jack (open access)

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
Bridle-Bit (open access)

Bridle-Bit

Patent for improvements in bridle bits, particularly bridle bits known as curb bridle bits. One of the objects is to provide means whereby the curb loop or strap is prevented from engaging the lips of the horse when strain is applied to the driving reins.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Bass, James O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic gas-lighter (open access)

Automatic gas-lighter

Patent for automatic gas lighter, designed for igniting the headlights of auto vehicle, the principle object was to attach a simple automatic lighter to any automobile which is cheaper and reliable.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Ben F. Keith
System: The Portal to Texas History
Check-Book. (open access)

Check-Book.

Patent for a checkbook holder that includes a special binder for check stubs, with instructions and illustration. When a new set of checks and binder are inserted into the holder, the old binder of stubs can be easily removed and saved, for receipt purposes.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Bennett, Paul H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Machine for Clamping and Nailing Boards. (open access)

Machine for Clamping and Nailing Boards.

Patent for a "machine whereby boards for floors, ceiling or sheathing may be forced into place and into contact with previously nailed boards without damage and held clamped into position until nails can be driven into the boards and into the joints" (lines 29-34), with illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Binger, Nickolaus
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clock. (open access)

Clock.

Patent for an improved alarm clock with two different alarms that sound at desired time set and when the clock is unwound, including illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Buttigieg, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Train-Pipe Coupling (open access)

Automatic Train-Pipe Coupling

Patent for a coupler adapted to be employed for operatively uniting the fluid pressure pipes of a pair of railway vehicles, when the vehicles are coupled up. The invention aims to improve the construction of the main pipe through the instrumentality of which the coupling operation is immediately effected, and to provide a means whereby the pipe is mounted in such a way as to have the necessary movemtns.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Cobb, John Ollen
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wagon Tongue Support (open access)

Wagon Tongue Support

Patent for improvements to wagon tongue supports. "Spring supporting device which can be quickly and easily moved into position to support the tongue or move out of position to permit the tongue to be lowered to the ground." (15-19)
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Cole, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fish and Rat Trap (open access)

Fish and Rat Trap

Patent for fish and rat trap that can catch bait robbers as well as fish to reduce the nuisance for fishermen. The device contains a sensitive trigger release mechanism that can be activated under water at any point.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Cotton, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Station Indicator (open access)

Station Indicator

Patent for an indicator that lets passengers on a train know which street they are passing and which station they are at.
Date: March 17, 1914
Creator: Craig, Richard M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Cleaning Machine. (open access)

Cotton-Cleaning Machine.

Patent for an improvement for cotton-cleaning machines that removes harmful debris from cotton before passing the cotton into the cotton gin. The improvement uses brushes and air blowers to collect and divert debris.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Davison, Israel D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roller Attachment for Corn and Cotton Planters (open access)

Roller Attachment for Corn and Cotton Planters

Patent for a land roller. This land roller will be attached to the planter in a new way, and will allow for the roller to curve with the planter.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Drapela, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lamp-Chimney Holder. (open access)

Lamp-Chimney Holder.

Patent for an "improved lamp chimney holder" (lines 12-13) designed to allow a hinged member to light the wick and extinguish the light "instead of raising or removing the chimney" (lines 19-20), including illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Emmert, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cultivator Hobble. (open access)

Cultivator Hobble.

Patent for regarding setting devices for cultivator beams which are to provide simple devices for making the positioning easily and quickly accomplished and under the immediate control of the operator.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Fleischhauer, Kurt A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nut-Lock. (open access)

Nut-Lock.

Patent for a nut lock that has a washer divided on predetermined lines bent in a V-shaped fold line that provides attaching support. Identical sector-like portions of the nut lock have a curved edge that permit embedding in material through which a bolt is passed.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Harding, William L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Collapsible Box (open access)

Collapsible Box

Patent for box made of pasteboard that collapses and remains as such until needed for use.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Houghland, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Collapsible Box (open access)

Collapsible Box

Patent for collapsible boxes. Makes it easier and more convenient for people using them.
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Houghland, Frank H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mop-Ferrule. (open access)

Mop-Ferrule.

Patent for mop and ferrule to attach the strands to the mop head by providing a simple and inexpensive construction for an efficient and practical use.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Huguley, Carl M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Button (open access)

Button

Patent for a button that holds articles of clothing securely with a combination of rings
Date: January 11, 1916
Creator: Karger, Rose
System: The Portal to Texas History
Threshold. (open access)

Threshold.

Patent for an improvement for thresholds to consist of a single metal plate with an arched central portion and laterally-projected flanges that is cheaper and easier to make. The threshold will create a tight joint with the bottom of a door to prevent water and dust from entering through the bottom of the door.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Krause, Ernest
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Shade and Curtain-Pole Bracket. (open access)

Combined Shade and Curtain-Pole Bracket.

Patent for combined shade and curtain pole brackets to "be attached to the upper sash of the window" (lines 14), removable, and adjustable, with illustrations.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Levingston, Thomas C. & Van Epps, Nettie M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Self-Signaling Device For Railroads. (open access)

Self-Signaling Device For Railroads.

Patent for a self-signalling device for railroads that is simple and efficient. Instructions and illustration included.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Littlepage, Rufus E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transmission mechanism (open access)

Transmission mechanism

Patent for transmission mechanism of which minimum number of parts are working with uniform force and with multiplied power and without decreasing the strength and durability.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Martinez, Norberto
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weight-Motor. (open access)

Weight-Motor.

Patent for invention of a machine in which reciprocating motion is converted in to rotary motion with more power. In this invention maximum propelling force is obtained without excessive energy.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Martinez, Norberto
System: The Portal to Texas History