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Windmill.
Patent for a windmill for "connecting or mounting a pump rod and a pitman for transmitting movement from the crank shaft carrying the wheel" (lines 14-16) in a balanced way that will reduce wear and tear. Additionally, other elements attached to the supporting structure will "compensate for the the uneven action due to the variable pull on the pitman and pump rod." (lines 31-33).
Date:
December 6, 1921
Creator:
Winslett, William Henry
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spittoon.
Patent for a spittoon that does not spill the contents "in case the article is upset when moved by the foot or when struck in a way to cause the same to overturn".
Date:
October 25, 1921
Creator:
Holman, Vasser C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gearing for Gin Saw Cleaners
Patent for an improvement on a previous patent relating to a gearing for gin saw cleaners. Development and use are within text; includes illustrations to demonstrate the object of the patent.
Date:
December 11, 1917
Creator:
Robertson, Osborn Bragg
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fork
Patent for a mechanical fork that is operated using the thumb or finger.
Date:
June 15, 1920
Creator:
Denman, Hugh Emery
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow Stock.
Patent for improvements to a plow stock to be adjustable so that the angle of the plow blade may be controlled causing the plow blade to enter the ground at the proper angle based on the type of ground being plowed.
Date:
December 4, 1917
Creator:
Partin, William E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cultivator-Canopy.
Patent for a universal canopy to provide shade for cultivator operators. The canopy is light, simple, and durable.
Date:
August 13, 1918
Creator:
Davis, Owen
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Annual Report: 2007
Annual report of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority of Texas describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 2007. It also includes feature articles about barbecue businesses in each of the counties within the Authority's district.
Date:
2007~
Creator:
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Tex.). Office of Communications and Education.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Records of Wells, Water Levels, Pumpage and Chemical Analyses of Water from the Carizzo Aquifer in the Winter Garden Area, Texas, 1970 through 1977
Updates records in the ground-water pumpage,water level monitoring programs and continues the water quality monitoring program.
Date:
September 1980
Creator:
Elder, Glenward R.; Duffin, Gail L. & Rodriguez, Eulogio, Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ground-Water Resources of the Carrizo Aquifer in the Winter Garden Area of Texas: Volume 1
Report on the ground-water resources of the Winter Garden area of Texas, their recharge rates, annual precipitation, declining water levels, and more.
Date:
September 1976
Creator:
Klemt, William B.; Duffin, Gail L. & Elder, Glenward R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2017
Annual financial report of the Texas Department of State Health Services documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2017. The report covers topics such as Hurricane Harvey, Zika Virus/ other diseases, and child safety.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas. Department of State Health Services.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palmetto State Park [Rack Card]
Card advertising Palmetto State Park with brief descriptive information and a summary of activities, facilities, and other features of the location.
Date:
August 2015
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2803, Chapter 869
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
Date:
June 15, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Air Brake Attachment.
Patent for "mechanism for use in connection with railway cars for automatically controlling the air brakes," including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
April 17, 1917
Creator:
Flowers, Malon Inghram & Sale, Archie Pierce
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Knife.
Patent for a new cotton knife to provide more versatility in its use. It is "for sampling bales of cotton, and [...] cutting the bagging of the cotton, and a hook whereby a sample of cotton may be plucked out" (lines 10-14), including illustrations.
Date:
May 9, 1916
Creator:
Bowers, Jacob R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Connector for Electrical Conductors.
Patent for a new type of electrical conduit connector made for railway coach wiring and other similar uses, designed to be adaptable and reliable.
Date:
October 12, 1915
Creator:
Denman, Hugh E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Internal-Combustion Engine.
Patent for a new and improved device within internal combustion engines "whereby water is converted into steam, and then delivered into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine" (lines 13-16). Includes illustrations.
Date:
November 16, 1915
Creator:
Harwood, William W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trunk.
Patent for traveling trunk "in which all the conveniences of home are embodied. The trunk is especially adapted to the use of tourists remaining abroad for a great length of time" (lines 13-17) and includes spaces for books, clothes, hats, a writing desk, special locking mechanisms, and other features.
Date:
August 8, 1916
Creator:
Traweek, Katie L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insect-Destroyer.
Patent for boll-weevil insect destroyer to that can be attached to cotton cultivator device and used to remove and destroy boll weevils simultaneously to plowing the cotton with the cultivator.
Date:
September 5, 1916
Creator:
McCracken, Ninian S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow.
Patent for a plow that provides new and improved mechanisms that allow the blade to move at various angles.
Date:
January 27, 1914
Creator:
Bost, Arthur E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Motor
Patent for motor in the category of internal combustion engines. This motor increases power and efficiency through the use of heat which was previously wasted in other models.
Date:
June 27, 1916
Creator:
Harwood, William W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Support for Cotton Pickers' Sacks.
Patent for support for cotton pickers sacks. Also, it supports the lower end of the bag to prevent wear.
Date:
January 16, 1916
Creator:
Schnabel, Albert
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insulating Tube
Patent for sercuing, protecting, and insulating electrical wires.
Date:
December 5, 1916
Creator:
Morene, Carl T.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hinge.
Patent for a hinge for furniture, frames, or objects. The hinge is designed to support objects held in various angels without moving accidentally.
Date:
December 28, 1915
Creator:
Krell, August
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gin-Saw Cleaner
Patent for a gin saw cleaner that can clean saws while in rotation.
Date:
May 25, 1915
Creator:
Flowers, Malon I.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History