Gasolene-Measuring Device. (open access)

Gasolene-Measuring Device.

Patent for gasoline measuring device for improving service stations for patrons to see the amount of gasoline. Air pressure will transfer gasoline from tank into measuring device. Gasoline measuring device will be quickly delivered to patrons.
Date: January 25, 1921
Creator: McKallip, Jonathan C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drilling Apparatus (open access)

Drilling Apparatus

Patent for a drilling apparatus for wells. This drill is designed to be applied to a rotary and used with a pipe tong to screw and unscrew pipe joints.
Date: October 25, 1921
Creator: Reeves, George G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rudder-Bar for Aeroplanes. (open access)

Rudder-Bar for Aeroplanes.

Patent for improvement in aeroplanes, especially to the steering mechanism which allows for the rudder to be locked in position so the aviator can remove their feet from the steering bar.
Date: May 25, 1920
Creator: McMullen, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil Burner. (open access)

Oil Burner.

Patent for a new oil burner which is designed to burn oil for fuel has a flared nozzle and can be cheaply made and repaired.
Date: July 25, 1922
Creator: Decuir, Joseph O.
System: The Portal to Texas History