Automatic Gas-Release Packer. (open access)

Automatic Gas-Release Packer.

Patent for automatic gas release packer that uses constant pressure regulated by spring-controlled valves for better control when lifting oil out of wells.
Date: April 11, 1922
Creator: Cummings, William J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boll-Weevil Exterminator. (open access)

Boll-Weevil Exterminator.

Patent for Boll-Weevil Exterminator. Aims to provide a novel and improved apparatus for gathering the boll weevil and squares by air suction to catch insects and pests.
Date: February 5, 1918
Creator: Harrison, James H.; Hall, Samuel E. & Gholson, John M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door Stop and Holder. (open access)

Door Stop and Holder.

Patent for an invention that relates to door stops and holders, with the object to limit the swinging of the door when opened and will also hold the door open when it is desired to maintain the same in a open position.
Date: June 29, 1920
Creator: Newsom, John Wesley
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door-Holder. (open access)

Door-Holder.

Patent for a new door holder that is designed so that it will not press down the carpet pile if it is used to hold open a door in a carpeted area. It also is designed to hang on the key or handle of the door when not in use and is big enough that someone would not accidentally stow it in their pocket if they took the key.
Date: September 28, 1920
Creator: Lanning, Edwin
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Line Spooler (open access)

Wire-Line Spooler

Patent for a machine designed to spool wire. It is meant for assisting in oil well drilling operations
Date: March 28, 1919
Creator: Robinson, Robert B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grapple. (open access)

Grapple.

Patent for improving grapples for regaining tools, particularly those that can be hidden and submerged.
Date: April 26, 1921
Creator: Ginter, James. C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bailer. (open access)

Bailer.

Patent for improved bailer for deep wells (e.g., oil wells), cheaper to use and manufacture, with a better delivery gate and improved method for triggering gate closure upon bailer withdrawal.
Date: July 26, 1921
Creator: Swartz, Ira
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geology of the Wiles Area Ranger District, Texas (open access)

Geology of the Wiles Area Ranger District, Texas

This report describes the economic geology of the Wiles area Ranger District, Texas.
Date: June 28, 1922
Creator: Dobbin, Carroll E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Lacasa Area, Ranger District North-Central Texas (open access)

The Lacasa Area, Ranger District North-Central Texas

This document reports the economic geology of the Lacasa area, Ranger district in North-Central Texas, with fieldwork done in April and May of 1919.
Date: December 23, 1921
Creator: Ross, Clarence S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Churn-Actuating Mechanism (open access)

Churn-Actuating Mechanism

Patent for a churn actuated mechanism that is operated by means of a rocking chair.
Date: October 9, 1914
Creator: Jones, Erastus T. & Stanton, Charles H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Planter. (open access)

Planter.

Patent for a planter which distributes seeds from the top of the seed hopper rather than from the bottom, allowing the operator to see that it is distributing seeds properly.
Date: March 10, 1914
Creator: Maddux, Jesse D.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper (open access)

Cotton-Chopper

Patent for a cotton chopper that can either be used independently or as an attachment to cultivators.
Date: September 22, 1914
Creator: Jones, Charles F. & Jones, Erastus T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Joint. (open access)

Rail-Joint.

Patent for an improved rail joint that utilizes an interlocking system, thus eliminating the need for connections using nuts and bolts, resulting in a smoother, continuous rail.
Date: July 17, 1917
Creator: Luker, Luther V.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan

Water plan for Region G (Brazos) describing water resources and suppliers for the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, water supply plans for each county and city, recommended water management strategies, drought response plans, and the plan creation process.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies

Volume II of the Water plan for Region G (Brazos) including water management strategies, water conservation methods, wastewater reuse, new reservoirs, expansion of use of certain water sources, and water supply recommendations and projects.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Northwest Texas Region (open access)

Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Northwest Texas Region

Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Northwest Texas Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date: July 2002
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

Possum Kingdom State Park

This is an illustrated map for the Possum Kingdom State Park located near the town Caddo in Stephens County, Texas. The map shows the access routes, trails, camp sites, and the legend shows the location of the parks amenities. The map also provides information for future park visitors.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, June 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, June 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: June 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2008 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2008

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: December 2008
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churn. (open access)

Churn.

Patent for a churn with a construction which will prevent "access of objectionable matter to the churn-body" (lines 14-15) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 3, 1900
Creator: Hargrove, Kincheon W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Water Elevating and Discharge Apparatus. (open access)

Water Elevating and Discharge Apparatus.

Patent for an automatic water discharge apparatus for wells that can be used with the standard pulley and bucket setup.
Date: August 27, 1907
Creator: Harper, William L. & Harper, John H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stamp-Vending Machine (open access)

Stamp-Vending Machine

Patent for improvements in stamp vending machines. "To improve the construction of coin-operated vending-machines and to provide a simple and comparatively inexpensive one designed for selling postage-stamps and capable of operation only by a coin of the proper denomination and adapted when properly operated to feed a stamp to the operator." (Lines 9-17) Illustration is included.
Date: December 10, 1901
Creator: Fender, John Brown
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirrup-Spur. (open access)

Stirrup-Spur.

Patent for a certain new and useful improvement in stirrup spurs, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 27, 1900
Creator: Coleman, Thomas G.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grain-Fender (open access)

Grain-Fender

Patent for a grain fender to be used as an attachment to a grain table. Illustrations included.
Date: June 25, 1907
Creator: Dean, George A. & Hall, Samuel E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History