Adjustable Head Gate (open access)

Adjustable Head Gate

Patent for "an adjustable gate adapted to be used in connection with irrigation ditches" (lines 10-12).
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Bogard, John H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brake-Controlling Mechanism for Railway-Cars (open access)

Brake-Controlling Mechanism for Railway-Cars

Patent for an "air brake controlling mechanism for use in connection with railway cars" (lines 10-12), one feature applies whereby if a wheel becomes derailed the brakes will be applied automatically. Includes illustrations.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Halliburton, George M. & McBurney, Samuel L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boll-Weevil Exterminator (open access)

Boll-Weevil Exterminator

Patent for a new design to capture and exterminate Boll-Weevils; includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Riewe, Fridrick
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Air Controlling Device (open access)

Automatic Air Controlling Device

Patent for an air controlling device that supplies air at a constant and unvarying pressure.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Crotto, Frank E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Display-Stand. (open access)

Display-Stand.

Patent for the invention of a rack used to hold harness pads such that they can be readily removed from the racks.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Dyer, Simpson B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable Seat for Automobiles. (open access)

Adjustable Seat for Automobiles.

Patent for the invention of adjustable seats for vehicles to provide a comfortable seating for travellers.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Dedrick, John V.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dental Instrument. (open access)

Dental Instrument.

Patent for a new and improved dental instrument "designed to be used for removing the enamel around the base of a tooth preparatory to crowning the same and may be also employed for the purpose of removing crowns from teeth" (lines 12-16), including illustrations.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Hamilton, Arthur L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brake Applying Mechanism (open access)

Brake Applying Mechanism

Patent for a brake applying mechanism for motor vehicles.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Dickard, Regan B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Automobiles or Any Other Desired Vehicles. (open access)

Attachment for Automobiles or Any Other Desired Vehicles.

Patent for an attachment to automobiles to facilitate the attachment of luggage.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Cypert, Jesse Bundy
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Special Studies in Electrolysis Mitigation: 4. A Preliminary Report on Electrolysis Mitigation in Elyria, Ohio, with Recommendations for Mitigation (open access)

Special Studies in Electrolysis Mitigation: 4. A Preliminary Report on Electrolysis Mitigation in Elyria, Ohio, with Recommendations for Mitigation

Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Standards over surveys conducted on the electrical conditions of railway tracks in Elyria, Ohio. The results of the surveys are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: January 22, 1916
Creator: McCollum, Burton & Logan, K. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Wagon - Cover. (open access)

Wagon - Cover.

Patent for invention of wagon - cover which is adjustable. This can stretch when required and then come back to original position. This can be used as a canopy or tent.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Womack, Plenny V.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Steering-Wheels. (open access)

Locking Device for Steering-Wheels.

Patent for a new and improved locking device for steering wheels that secures the front axle of an automobile at an angle to prevent unauthorized movement beyond a small circle or curve, including illustrations.
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Coleman, Oscar F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Storage Battery. (open access)

Storage Battery.

Illustration of a storage battery for patent.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: East, James W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Internal Combustion Engine (open access)

Internal Combustion Engine

Patent for internal combustion engines.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Williams, Wiley J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finish-Remover. (open access)

Finish-Remover.

Patent for specifications of a finish-remover made with paraffin wax and other materials.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Ellis, Carleton
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Land Breaking Plow (open access)

Land Breaking Plow

Patent for Land Breaking Plow
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Reed, Arthur
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Method of Exterminating Grasses, Weeds, or Plants. (open access)

Method of Exterminating Grasses, Weeds, or Plants.

Patent for a method of exterminating weeds and grasses.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Orton, Ingomar F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nut-Lock (open access)

Nut-Lock

Patent for a nut lock that utilizes a spring coil to enable rotation.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Millard, William R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Composition of Matter for Use in Killing Trees and Other Vegetable Growths (open access)

Composition of Matter for Use in Killing Trees and Other Vegetable Growths

Patent for a composition or recipe for tree and plant killer
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Eason, John F. H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate Valve (open access)

Gate Valve

Patent for gate valves for oil and other types of reservoirs.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Barry, Herbert & Hindglass, Allen
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Resilient Wheel (open access)

Resilient Wheel

Patent for Resilient Wheel.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Kettler, Martin F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Running Gear for Motor Vehicles (open access)

Running Gear for Motor Vehicles

Patent for running gear for motor vehicles.
Date: February 22, 1916
Creator: Blevins, Stphen S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stamp-vending Machine (open access)

Stamp-vending Machine

Patent for Stamp-vending Machine
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Woodward, Charles H
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Drill (open access)

Rotary Drill

Patent for Rotary Drill
Date: August 22, 1916
Creator: Grinffin, Thomas. J
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History