Brick-Kiln Construction (open access)

Brick-Kiln Construction

Patent for Brick Kiln Construction. The particular innovation enables bricks and tiles to be manufactured, burned, and dried in one building. This helps in saving fuel, using the fuel economically, and reducing the time needed for the burning of bricks.
Date: August 2, 1921
Creator: Pokorny, James T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Condiment-Holder. (open access)

Condiment-Holder.

Patent for condiment holder that can be filled with different condiments that can be dispensed separately or both at the same time. This design is also more durable, efficient, and low cost.
Date: April 26, 1921
Creator: Peters, Shafeh
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pipe-Painting Machine (open access)

Pipe-Painting Machine

Patent for pipe-painting machine. The invention details improvements in devices for painting pipes or "other elongated substantially cylindrical objects". The object was designed to create minimal waste when operating the device.
Date: February 15, 1921
Creator: McNulty, Charlie A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Funnel (open access)

Funnel

Patent for new and useful improvements in Funnels. Patent is for the provision of a funnel having a valve controlled outlet.
Date: January 4, 1921
Creator: Hodges, Eddie C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Valve. (open access)

Valve.

Patent for "new and useful Improvements in Valves" (lines 5-6) used in pneumatic inner tubes to stop leakage, including illustrations.
Date: December 14, 1920
Creator: Cheek, Alex L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Linting Machine. (open access)

Linting Machine.

Patent for a linting machine (Carver type) that contains an air pocket at the end of the passage to prevent cotton from clogging the machine.
Date: August 10, 1920
Creator: Woodrow, George N. & Bruce, Thomas D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bottle-Holder. (open access)

Bottle-Holder.

Patent for an ink bottle holder that allows for sturdy tilting and prevents ink from spilling.
Date: April 27, 1920
Creator: Smith, Edwin Ruthven
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spoke and Tire for Automobile and Truck Wheels. (open access)

Spoke and Tire for Automobile and Truck Wheels.

Patent for a new spoke and tire for automobile and truck wheels, with illustrations.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Collier, Aaron
System: The Portal to Texas History