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Real-Time Combustion Controls and Diagnostics Sensors (CCADS) (open access)

Real-Time Combustion Controls and Diagnostics Sensors (CCADS)

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for the monitoring of the combustion process within a combustion system. The apparatus comprises; a combustion system, a means for supplying fuel and an oxidizer, a device for igniting the fuel and oxidizer in order to initiate combustion, and a sensor for determining the current conducted by the combustion process. The combustion system comprises a fuel nozzle and an outer shell attached to the combustion nozzle. The outer shell defines a combustion chamber. Preferably the nozzle is a lean premix fuel nozzle (LPN). Fuel and an oxidizer are provided to the fuel nozzle at separate rates. The fuel and oxidizer are ignited. A sensor positioned within the combustion system comprising at least two electrodes in spaced-apart relationship from one another. At least a portion of the combustion process or flame is between the first and second electrodes. A voltage is applied between the first and second electrodes and the magnitude of resulting current between the first and second electrodes is determined.
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Thornton, J. D.; Richard, G. A.; Dodrill, K. A.; Nutter, Jr. R. S. & Straub, D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Animal Trap. (open access)

Animal Trap.

Patent for Animal Trap especially adapted for the extermination of mice and similar rodents.
Date: 1920-09-5
Creator: Fredrick, Willaim.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fuse Block (open access)

Fuse Block

Patent for improvements to Patent No. 1113528. Invention provides a fuse block where the fuses can be replaced by a lineman without being in close proximity to the primary circuit wires. Invention also allows various types of fuses to be used.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Anderson, Lou Belle
System: The Portal to Texas History
Insecticide-Holder. (open access)

Insecticide-Holder.

Patent for an insecticide holder having improved and "novel means for discharging the insecticide" (lines 10-11).
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Irwin, Herbert G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lock for Automobiles (open access)

Lock for Automobiles

Patent for a new inexpensive, secure, and convenient to use lock for automobiles to be secured against theft, or use, while the lock is attached.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Godbey, Walter H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Motor-Vehicles. (open access)

Locking Device for Motor-Vehicles.

Patent for motor vehicle locking device to prevent theft or unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Suited for motor vehicles with the "throttle and spark levers below the steering wheel" (lines 18-19).
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Harris, Robert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Removable Pass-Book. (open access)

Removable Pass-Book.

Patent for a book with a removable cover that lies flat when open and fits within a pocket. Particularly suited for bank books, also known as passbooks.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Exline, Marcus P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rolling Fender (open access)

Rolling Fender

Patent for improvements in rolling fenders. The invention can be attached to an earth working device, such as a cultivator, to prevent clods of dirt being thrown and crushing small plants. Multiple discs will crush the clods and prevent the dirt from sticking to the rolling fender.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Wright, Joseph Hansel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Self-Closing Bundle-Receptacle. (open access)

Self-Closing Bundle-Receptacle.

Patent for a receptacle basket that attaches to the side of an automobile and closes automatically using springs and hinges.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Cardwell, Charles E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knee-Pad (open access)

Knee-Pad

Patent for knee-pads that are used for berry or cotton pickers.
Date: May 3, 1915
Creator: Holsey, Walter R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garbage-Receptacle (open access)

Garbage-Receptacle

Patent for garbage receptacle that exhibits a hinged lid (attached to pail), enabling one to securely open and close the receptacle at will.
Date: May 3, 1913
Creator: Lubbock, William L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Box and Package Elevating Apparatus (open access)

Box and Package Elevating Apparatus

Patent for an elevator for boxes and packages. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Brigance, Alice Osborne
System: The Portal to Texas History
Burner (open access)

Burner

Patent for a hydrocarbon oil burner. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Butler, Albert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coop or Crate (open access)

Coop or Crate

Patent for a downwardly folding coop or crate used in shipping or tranport. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: La Bauve, Odelon J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coop or Crate (open access)

Coop or Crate

Patent for a collapsible coop or crate. Illustration included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: La Bauve, Odelon J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fuel Economizer (open access)

Fuel Economizer

Patent for a fuel economizer. Illustration included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Phillips, Edwin R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grain-Separator for Attachment to Threshing-Machines (open access)

Grain-Separator for Attachment to Threshing-Machines

Patent for a grain separator that can be attached to a straw stacker. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: McAdams, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interchangeable Bottom for Jail Cell Walls (open access)

Interchangeable Bottom for Jail Cell Walls

Patent for an interchangeable bottom for jail cell walls. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Youngblood, David Franklin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plowshare for Grubbing-Plows, &c. (open access)

Plowshare for Grubbing-Plows, &c.

Patent for a plowshare for grubbing plows and other plows used for clearing through timber. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Jauer, Christman D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Tire (open access)

Pneumatic Tire

Patent for pneumatic tires. Illustration included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Dazey, Harry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Press-Sweep (open access)

Press-Sweep

Patent for a press sweep to be used with two baling presses. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Wakefield, Richard A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Tie (open access)

Railroad-Tie

Patent for a concrete railroad tie reinforced with steel. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Matejka, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Razor (open access)

Razor

Patent for a razor. Illustration included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Hollon, George F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spectacles (open access)

Spectacles

Patent for reading glasses. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Donaldson, James W.
System: The Portal to Texas History