Shock-Absorber. (open access)

Shock-Absorber.

Patent for a shock absorber for motor vehicles that have springs systems extending transversely to the vehicle body. The shock absorber is designed to absorb and break the sudden movements of the vehicle enabling an easier ride than would otherwise be possible.
Date: October 30, 1917
Creator: Williams, Robert Sears
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seed-Dropper. (open access)

Seed-Dropper.

Patent for a seed dropper that is used to drop peas or other seeds between hills of corn. This tool is very light and can be handled with one hand.
Date: July 31, 1917
Creator: Hefner, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Separator. (open access)

Separator.

Patent for separator to be used with a plow in removing undesirable materials from dirt.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: Crowson, Jonas H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Tire (open access)

Vehicle Tire

Patent for non-pneumatic vehicle tires.
Date: January 30, 1917
Creator: Fitzharris, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bread Slicer (open access)

Bread Slicer

Patent for machine that can slice bread, cake, or the like.
Date: January 2, 1917
Creator: McLaughlin, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dispensing-Counter (open access)

Dispensing-Counter

Patent is for new way of dispensing and weighing material housed on store shelves. It saves time and labor putting items out.
Date: March 20, 1917
Creator: Griffin, William Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History