Fumigating Apparatus. (open access)

Fumigating Apparatus.

Patent for a fumigating device that is designed to kill rodents using sulfur dioxid. The device is designed so that the sulfur dioxid can be aimed by the user.
Date: May 8, 1917
Creator: Hawkins, Fletcher M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Body. (open access)

Vehicle-Body.

Patent for a vehicle body that the side and end panels of the body will be effectively braced in applied position, including illustrations.
Date: May 8, 1917
Creator: Traylor, Ezra, A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Riveting-Machine. (open access)

Riveting-Machine.

Patent for improvements on a riveting machine that includes a moveable anvil and a clenching hammer and also increases strength, durability, and efficiency of the machine.
Date: May 15, 1917
Creator: Norris, Henry O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spading-Machine. (open access)

Spading-Machine.

Patent for a spading-machine that "can be propelled by any mechanism desired and which has soil engaging devices mounted in a novel manner whereby, as the machine is moved forwardly, said devices will be forced downwardly into the soil and then lifted upwardly so as to lift or break the soil." (lines 11-17) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 28, 1917
Creator: Robinson, David M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fishing-Float (open access)

Fishing-Float

Patent for a new type of fishing float with "ferrules or caps" (line 18) on the ends to prevent water from getting into the float, causing it to decay, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: October 23, 1917
Creator: Scott, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Frog. (open access)

Railroad-Frog.

Patent for a "reversible or invertible" (line 13) railroad frog, which exhibits improved longevity and durability as compared to other railroad frogs. This patent contains illustrations.
Date: November 27, 1917
Creator: Reed, General B. & Morgan, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Car. (open access)

Armored Car.

Patent for an armored car or portable fort, that aims to provide a novel and improved armor unit of that nature.
Date: December 11, 1917
Creator: Spence, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History