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Blind-Stop
Patent for a blind stop for windows and doors. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 30, 1912
Creator:
Labit, Girard E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bit Attachment
Patent for "improved means for stopping runaway horses and to arrange for mounting the same upon a harness-bit so as to be under the control of the driver for convenient and effective operation when required" (lines 8-13).
Date:
April 30, 1901
Creator:
Riley, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chopper and Cultivator.
Patent for a chopper and cultivator with a rod with moveable blades attached that allows for the blades to be changed between different types for planting or cultivating.
Date:
April 30, 1907
Creator:
Odom, Elbert T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Reversing Mechanism
Patent for an automatic reversing mechanism for cotton presses.
Date:
April 30, 1912
Creator:
Cameron, George W.
System:
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Churn.
Patent for a churn dasher that will fit in any size churn and is simple and economical to produce.
Date:
April 30, 1907
Creator:
Koch, Rudolph
System:
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Advertising-Fan.
Patent for "an attractive sign, which by reason of its revolutions will receive notice from the general public and illustrate business cards or signs, and furthermore to operate the same by and in conjunction with a fan, such as is commonly used in public places." (Lines 15-20) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
April 30, 1895
Creator:
Lo Casto, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Banker's Daily-Balance Index.
Patent for a banker's daily-balance index meant to "promote the speed and accuracy of book-keepers in keeping the personal daily balance ledger in banking and other like business" (lines 9-12). The patent is for a piece of paper divided with ink into strips on the front and back.
Date:
April 30, 1895
Creator:
Thomas, Thomas Parry
System:
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Check Book
Patent for improvements on check books. The pads which may be carried in the pocket without folding the blank checks; and the object is to proved check books or pads which can be carried in the pocket without folding the blank checks.
Date:
April 30, 1916
Creator:
Bolles, P. S.
System:
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Automatic Circuit-Closer Attachment for Telegraph-Keys
Patent for an attachment for telegraph keys, so that the line circuit closes automatically upon the release of the key.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
White, James L
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cane-Stripper.
Patent for cane stripper with v-shaped opposing spring jaws and double cutting edges on its blades. Its simple construction can be created at a low cost and then be sold for profit.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
Haynes, Robert J.
System:
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Clamp for Spirit-Levels.
Patent for clamps for spirit levels that allow a spirit level to be attached directly to a straight edge so that one person could safely use both the straight edge and the spirit level simultaneously. Additionally, the clamp production is simple so it can be produced at a low cost.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
Bridgman, Jesse Everet
System:
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Wire Stretching and Splicing Tool.
Patent for a wire stretching and splicing tool used when repairing barbed wire and other wire fences. It connects the ends of broken wires by bringing them together and twisting them. It has a wire gripping device, an adjustable end that corresponds to the wire gripper, a way to separate the above listed parts and bring them back together again, and a clamping device.
Date:
April 30, 1895
Creator:
la Bauve, Odelon Joseph
System:
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Wire-Fence-Stay Machine.
Patent for wire working machines, specifically for automatically making wire fence stays. This machine can be operated manually and it is portable.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
Alverson, Lewis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Fence Clip
Patent for a clip for wire fences. Illustration included.
Date:
April 30, 1907
Creator:
Howard, Mentor
System:
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Weighing-Scoop.
Patent for a scoop for use in stores when measuring flour or related items that weighs the substance in the scoop, and has a light in the handle that can be turned on in dark areas.
Date:
April 30, 1907
Creator:
Howe, Frank C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Weighing-Scoop.
Patent for a weighing scoop for use in stores that can weigh many different products that have a wide range of prices per pound.
Date:
April 30, 1907
Creator:
Howe, Frank C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Locomotive Driving-Box
Patent for a locomotive driving box which provides shoes, wedges, and other train parts for repair. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 30, 1912
Creator:
Walsh, Frank A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Instrument for Dividing Angles into Equal Parts.
Patent for an instrument for dividing angles into equal parts and is meant to be used with a beam compass. The "invention consists in a member having a point adapted to be placed at the point of the angle to be divided, and having movable thereon a beam extending horizontally and having at one end a transverse head projecting from each side of the beam and carrying at one end an indicating point and at the other end a marking pencil" (lines 22-29).
Date:
April 30, 1895
Creator:
Cornelius, Francis W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ironing-Table.
Patent for "ironing-tables which are arranged to be capable of folding when not in use and of extending when used." (Lines 8-11) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
April 30, 1895
Creator:
Mills, Charles Richmond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ironing-Board
Patent for a folding ironing board that has an attached clothes rack.
Date:
April 30, 1912
Creator:
Cottle, John B.
System:
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Lining for Pneumatic Tires and Other Pneumatic Articles
Patent for a lining for pneumatic tires and other pneumatic articles. The invention is designed to immediately close ruptures. It applies to bicycles, automobiles, and the like. Illustration included.
Date:
April 30, 1907
Creator:
Petmechy, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvements in Processes of Distillation and Apparatus Therefor
Patent for improvements in processes of distillation and apparatus therefor in petroleum refineries.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
Prichard, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Well-Casing Grapple
Patent for a well-casing grapple, allowing a positive grip when lowering casing or pipe within a well, or withdrawing it therefrom, without the danger of slipping or accident.
Date:
April 30, 1918
Creator:
Artzt, Erich C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Trade-Book.
Patent for a Trade Book intended to document discount credentials, expense accounts, daily reminders, and a diary for a number of business types including hotels, retailers, and advertisers.
Date:
April 30, 1901
Creator:
Glisson, Amos A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History