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Compress.
Patent for improvements to compresses. Invention for the receiving and compressing of multiple bales of hay, with further compression into a compact bale of great density. The invention additionally provides for the discharging of the compressed bale. Intent is to decrease volume of hay for economy in shipping.
Date:
December 24, 1918
Creator:
Paine, Herbert A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sample-Taking Device.
Patent for a sample-taking device to be used in well-drilling processes, which is unique in its simple construction, low manufacturing costs, and ease of use.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Christian, Walton G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Condenser for Cotton-Presses.
Patent for "Improvements in Condensers for Cotton-Presses," (lines 6-7) including illustrations. The invention is designed with cotton bale presses in mind, specifically the "condenser or bat forming device" (line 11).
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
Taft, John A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mold.
Patent for a new, improved Mold "specially designed for the formation of the rings of packing such as is used in stuffing boxes for packing metallic rods" (lines 11-14), illustrations included.
Date:
January 24, 1922
Creator:
Miller, Ose Z.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Tightener.
Patent for improvements in wire-tighteners with an illustration. Specifically, the patented improvement is for a "device" that can "be used for the purpose of tightening strands of wire of a wire fence" (lines 11-14).
Date:
June 24, 1919
Creator:
Wilson, James G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Swivel.
Patent for a hydraulic swivel which may be used for well drilling, has an inlet at the side, and is designed to be in few parts for reduced packaging.
Date:
May 24, 1921
Creator:
King, Walter E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydrocarbon-Burner
Patent for a hydrocarbon burner that can burn "heavy substances [such] as fuel for locomotives, stationary boilers, kilns, heating furnaces and the like" (lines 15-17).
Date:
September 24, 1918
Creator:
Nicholson, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Telegraph-Repeater
Patent for a telegraph repeater. This invention improves repeaters by eliminating lag by simplifying the apparatus which increases capacity and clarity in transmission by maintaining a larger current strength.
Date:
June 24, 1919
Creator:
McKibben, Charles W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drill Bit
Patent for a drill bit that can pass through the drill stem, making the process of drilling faster and easier.
Date:
February 24, 1920
Creator:
Clements, Frank L., Jr.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drill-Head
Patent for drill head improvements by inventor Clarence E. Reed.
Date:
September 24, 1918
Creator:
Reed, Clarence E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drill-Bit
Patent for an improved kind of drill bit that is more durable against rock. The bit's cutting rollers have a frusto-conical shape, and are also detachable.
Date:
January 24, 1919
Creator:
Humason, Granville A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4650, Chapter 148
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Date:
May 24, 2019
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4651, Chapter 210
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 571; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date:
May 24, 2019
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3459, Chapter 208
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
Date:
May 24, 2019
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3422, Chapter 207
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date:
May 24, 2019
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Operating Budget: 2018
Proposed budget for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date:
August 24, 2017
Creator:
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination Paper Holder and Display Device
Patent for a combination paper holder and display device, that holds paper towels and toilet paper and also has a display device to view.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Dalton, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Tightener.
Patent for an improved wire tightener.
Date:
August 24, 1915
Creator:
Rose, William N.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Screen
Patent for a modification to Mr. Layne's previous Patent No. 1,062,717, including illustrations.
Date:
February 24, 1914
Creator:
Layne, Mahlon E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Boring Stem.
Patent for a well-boring stem. This design eliminates buckling at the couplings of the stem.
Date:
April 24, 1917
Creator:
Layne, Mahlon E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil Well Strainer
Patent for an oil well strainer that increases the surface area of the inlet, and also provide protection to the person straining.
Date:
October 24, 1916
Creator:
Hardin, Otis & Daniels, Veerin B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Direction Indicator
Patent for turn signals on vehicles that can be operated by the drivers knees, or by the steering wheel.
Date:
October 24, 1916
Creator:
Gallia, Ignatz J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automobile Signal
Patent for automobile signal that allows those in the rear to know if the driver is about to stop, or is slowing down.
Date:
October 24, 1916
Creator:
Fernandez, José
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Device for Slicing Fish.
Patent for new and useful improvements to a device for slicing fish into smooth and even slices, including illustrations.
Date:
April 24, 1917
Creator:
Allen, James Leonard
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History