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Coal-Oil Generator.
Patent for improvements in oil burners to have the "means to permit the same to be positioned within the fire box of a stove, by means of the especially constructed support." (lines 12-15)
Date:
July 13, 1920
Creator:
Epps, Henry Gaston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ironing-Board.
Patent for an ironing board that has no legs or braces, but is securely held and provided with a cabinet that can be attached to the side of a wall or built into a wall to not take up space in the room by being placed out. Makes for easier ironing of garments, such as dresses and skirts, by allowing them to be inserted on the board.
Date:
July 12, 1921
Creator:
Trammell, Earl, M. & Carothers, Willam C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Overall-Waist
Patent for connections between union overalls and coat (waist). This invention enables a close overlap between trousers and coat, "to avoid all loose or flying portions of the garment which might otherwise impede or obstruct the free use of arms of the wearer or catch in machinery" (p.1 lines 51 to 55) etc.
Date:
July 16, 1918
Creator:
Elliott, Joseph S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Object-Finders.
Patent for a "new and useful attachment for the object finder of a camera" (lines 9-10) with adjustable configuration, including illustrations.
Date:
July 20, 1915
Creator:
Lawson, Harry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Scrip Holder.
Patent for "a scrip holder, designed particularly for housing in a conveniently accessible manner the usual railroad scrip" (lines 8-11).
Date:
July 14, 1914
Creator:
Cleveland, George H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Electric-Line-Apparatus Protector
Patent for electric-line-apparatus protector used to protect telephone and other electrical circuits from damaged caused by electricity. This is a simple and efficient device.
Date:
July 25, 1916
Creator:
Higgins, Peter K. & Parker, Frederick R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Arc-Lamp.
Patent for an arc lamp that features a spring operated clutch mechanism for the upper electrode.
Date:
July 10, 1917
Creator:
Williams, Theron H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a new sliding jaw type wrench which enables objects to be clamped in the jaws of the wrench securely while leverage is used to rotate the head of a nut.
Date:
July 29, 1913
Creator:
McGill, Wisdom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Surgical Appliance.
Patent for a surgical appliance, "adapted for the treatment of rectal and uterine troubles".
Date:
July 1, 1913
Creator:
Woodward, Lewis Ethridge
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seed-Planter
Patent for improvements to seed planters including "having a revolving seed distributing drum provided with radial slots in which radially moving plungers are arranged, and so operated that at predetermined points seeds are received in the pockets and subsequently ejected therefrom" (lines 12-17) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
July 29, 1913
Creator:
Gibson, Rupert R.
System:
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Back Spacing Attachment for Type Writing Machines
Patent for an attachment to provide type writing machines with back space. Illustration included.
Date:
July 19, 1904
Creator:
Parker, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench
Patent for a nut and pipe wrench. Illustrations included.
Date:
July 7, 1908
Creator:
Barr, George T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Machine for Pressing Shingles and Slabs and The Like
Patent for a machine designed for manufacturing shingles and other building material. Illustrations included.
Date:
July 26, 1910
Creator:
Baade, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Fastener.
Patent for a mail bag fastener which automatically locks when closed and can only be opened with a key.It also holds the mail bag open when letters are being withdrawn.
Date:
July 16, 1907
Creator:
Barr, George Taylor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trousers-Guard
Patent for a metal guard worn around the ankle. The guard maintains the shape of the trousers when worn and keeps the material from coming in contact with the wearer's legs.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Hardy, James H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Line-Lock Attachment for Type-Writing Machines.
Patent for improvements in line-lock attachments for type-writing machines in which “it prevent the printing of one letter over another by effecting a locking of the key-levers when the carriage of the machine reaches the end of the line.” (Lines 26-29) Illustration is included.
Date:
July 5, 1904
Creator:
Parker, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Steam Generator
Patent for an invention that "relates to a novel generator designed with special reference to the requirements of motor-vehicles, but capable of use in any connection where a completely automatic generator of light compact form is desirable" (lines 14-21). Illustrations are included.
Date:
July 15, 1902
Creator:
Walker, James C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nut-Lock
Patent for a locking nut that holds the bolt in place, prevent it from loosening.
Date:
July 1, 1902
Creator:
Robinson, James F.
System:
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Pneumatic Conveyer
Patent for an invention that "relates to a pneumatic conveyer, and is particularly adapted for use in connection with cotton-seed and other material for the purpose of elevating and conveying the material to a room or compartment where it may be deposited and for transferring the contents of one of said compartments to another whenever desired" (lines 10-17). Illustrations are included.
Date:
July 6, 1901
Creator:
Seifert, John, W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plate and Attaching Device Therefor
Patent for plate and attaching device to prevent it from being moved by a child. Illustration included
Date:
July 18, 1905
Creator:
Williams, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tire-Protector.
Patent for an adjustable protective shield for automobile tires, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
July 2, 1912
Creator:
Day, Alfred H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Marking Attachment.
Patent for certain new and useful improvements in marking attachments, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
July 12, 1898
Creator:
Lane, Sampson W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nebulizer.
Patent for a nebulizer, which has a spraying mechanism for delivering medicinal sprays through a nozzle to the nose, throat, or lungs.
Date:
July 14, 1908
Creator:
McGregor, Ringling R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nutcracker.
Patent for a nutcracker, which does not crush the nut inside.
Date:
July 12, 1910
Creator:
Fort, Foster W. & Cruger, Harry T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History