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New Braunfels Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date: 1927
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

New Braunfels Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date: 1927
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

New Braunfels Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date: 1927
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Molding Apparatus. (open access)

Molding Apparatus.

Patent for a molding apparatus for forming precast concrete units used for constructing monolithic straight and curved walls, floors, ceilings, and other building structures.
Date: October 31, 1922
Creator: Nelson, William E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semaphore (open access)

Semaphore

Patent for a semaphore in the form of a rotatable tubular post for the purpose of signaling traffic conditions at an intersection. The semaphore communicates signals in the form of red or green plates, red or green colored lamplight, and pneumatic whistles, which are triggered by vehicles passing over platforms installed on the road surface near the intersection by means of underground tubes containing chains and pulleys. The actuation of the semaphore is detailed in "parent" application, serial no. 314065.
Date: October 31, 1922
Creator: Durán, Arturo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Animated Sign (open access)

Animated Sign

Patent for a display apparatus to be implemented as animated advertising signs which successively display different images by controlling the timing of changes in the colors of light used to flood the front and to backlight the display surfaces. The images are created in such a way that certain elements created in certain colors become absorbed or are made invisible when illuminated by certain colors of light. An apparatus controls the cyclical changes of the colored lights used by the sign.
Date: September 5, 1922
Creator: Craig, Richard M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Method of and Apparatus for Producing Transformation Effects (open access)

Method of and Apparatus for Producing Transformation Effects

Patent for a method of creating transformation effects through the use of particular colors of illumination, to be used in the theater, amusement houses, or other performances. The invention involves using lights whose colors can either "absorb" or "wash out" certain objects or designs of the same color while revealing objects of a complementary color.
Date: September 5, 1922
Creator: Craig, Richard M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brake. (open access)

Brake.

Patent for a brake (as it pertains to vehicles), that is operated by hand and that employs the use of brake bands and a drum to alter the momentum of a vehicle.
Date: May 23, 1922
Creator: White, John W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Foldable Steering Wheel. (open access)

Foldable Steering Wheel.

Patent for a foldable steering wheel with the capability of swinging downwardly to an out of the way position to enable the driver to easily occupy or leave his seat.
Date: May 16, 1922
Creator: Hanes, Dorris A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speed-Regulating Device. (open access)

Speed-Regulating Device.

Patent for speed-regulating devices that gradually increase or decrease the speed of a driven member automatically. This invention is applicable to motion picture film devices to increase or decrease the speed of the reel.
Date: May 16, 1922
Creator: McNeel, William Pinkney
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Valve-Grinding Implement (open access)

Valve-Grinding Implement

Patent for improvements in Valve-Grinding implements. This improvement is applicable to practically any type of engine or motor and to the different types of valves employed therein. This valve relates to the rotating of the valves of internal combustion engines and the like when the same is being ground to effect a proper seating action.
Date: April 18, 1922
Creator: Hood, William S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railway Switch. (open access)

Railway Switch.

Patent for a railway switch to be operated by foot and without structural change to existing construction.
Date: February 28, 1922
Creator: Arteaga, Ignacio
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can Opener (open access)

Can Opener

Patent for a can opener which cuts cleanly and rapidly around the outside wall of the can, so as to avoid jagged edges.
Date: February 14, 1922
Creator: Minor, Robert B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Safety Apparatus. (open access)

Safety Apparatus.

Patent for vehicle to safely have the right of way when reaching a crossing first.
Date: February 14, 1922
Creator: Duran, Arturo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fuse carrier. (open access)

Fuse carrier.

Patent for a fuse "holder which carries a number of fuses, capable of being brought into proper position to provide a fresh fuse in the event of the burning or blowing out of one of the fuses" (lines 9-13). The carrier inside the holder is removable (line 15); as carried in this holder, the fuses are "held under strong tension," with a mechanism allowing easy retrieval of a "fresh fuse" if necessary (line 18).
Date: January 31, 1922
Creator: Burton, Frank M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air-Brake and Starter for Automobiles. (open access)

Air-Brake and Starter for Automobiles.

Patent for multiple innovations to automobile air-brakes and starters, including improvements such as ease of use, reliability, and versatility amongst vehicle models.
Date: December 13, 1921
Creator: Green, Herbert
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Road Building Machine (open access)

Road Building Machine

Patent for a road building machine comprised of multiple mechanisms including a blast furnace, mixing chambers, and chemical tanks.
Date: December 6, 1921
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wall-Block. (open access)

Wall-Block.

Patent for an improved wall block that is designed in a T-shape so that the pieces will interlock providing stability and preventing cracks in a foundation.
Date: November 29, 1921
Creator: Hull, John W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Picking Apparatus. (open access)

Cotton Picking Apparatus.

Patent for cotton-picking apparatus. This apparatus supports complete removal of the cotton from plant without foreign objects or harm to plant.
Date: November 8, 1921
Creator: Alvin, Alleyne D.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chiropractic Table (open access)

Chiropractic Table

Patent for use by chiropractors in their manipulations of the human body, and has for its object the provision of a table or attachment to a table including simultaneously movable head and abdomen supports. The invention has been designed which embodies a head rest, chest support, and abdomen support all mounted upon a single hinged member which will automatically adjust itself to the patient laying upon the table, spring means being provided for opposing the movement.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Lege, John H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ship-Protector. (open access)

Ship-Protector.

Patent for a ship protector that uses a system of mats that can be individually lowered to temporarily repair a hole blown in the hull by a torpedo or floating mine, thereby keeping the ship from sinking until it can reach port. The mats can also be used to prevent floating mines from contacting the hull. Designed to be easily applied without requiring any material changes in the ship's construction.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Geroianne, Francesco
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Automobiles. (open access)

Locking Device for Automobiles.

Patent for a "locking [device] for automobile," especially "an attachment for use ... with the steering wheel and the steering columns or attachments" (lines 9-13). This device is effective as a lock, as it keeps the steering wheel from rotating and the "throttle actuating members or levers ... held against movement" (lines 14-16)
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Jones, Edward F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Milk-Bottle Cap. (open access)

Milk-Bottle Cap.

Patent for a new milk-bottle cap that provides closure for the mouth of milk bottles or jars which can be easily detached and cleaned.
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Davis, Ida
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Process of Making Stock Food from Cactus. (open access)

Process of Making Stock Food from Cactus.

Patent for a process of making stock food from cactus. This process will produce food from spiny cactus and to be kept for a long period without decay.
Date: October 18, 1921
Creator: Gebhardt, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History