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Adjustable Axle for Plows, Planters, and the like.
Patent for an adjustable axle "for use in connection with wheel mounted or sulky plows, of the middle burster or lister type, or for use in connection with planters and other devices for tilling or working the soil" (lines 10-14) and which allows for the plow to run evenly despite the evenness or unevenness of the soil.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Dalley, William F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Producer
Patent for a new invention of a "reverse draft gas producer in which a clean and pure dry gas can be obtained from lignite or low grade fuel, and especially adapted for use in connection with explosive engines" (lines 11-14).
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Guggolz, John F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Horse-Detacher.
Patent for an improved and less complicated horse-detacher featuring a new type of double tree, swingle tree, and breast yoke.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Cummons, Clarence B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Internal-Combustion Motor.
Patent for an internal combustion engine which "embodies an improved construction of cylinders and connections between the pistons and the crank shaft" (lines 23-25) and which "will be simple, light, composed of comparatively few parts and capable of generating great power" (lines 28-31).
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Brown, Jared V., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow.
Patent for a riding plow that can be operated by a person rather than a horse or motor. The plow includes means to form straight furrows and stops vines and bushes from getting stuck between the wheels and frame.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Edwards, Jessie V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Propeller.
Patent for improvements for a propeller that can be attached to a boat, and do everything it can to work the way a fish's tail does.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Stribling, John L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resilient Filler for Elastic Rubber Vehicle Tires
Patent for filler material to support the exterior casing of rubber tires for vehicles. The patent illustrates and describes filler material to enhance an improved rubber tire of efficient and superior quality to previous vehicle tires.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Staten, Claude S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Running-Gear for Aeroplanes.
Patent for an improvement to the running gear of aeroplanes in which the running gear can be moved out of the way so as not to create unnecessary head resistance when the plane is in flight.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
McCarroll, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Safety Railroad Appliance
Patent for a railroad safety appliance, which "may be readily installed in connection with the air brake system of a train and be automatically operated to bleed the air line and effect the applying of the brakes in the event of displacement of the brake beam and thereby avoid possible displacement of the car."
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Kush, John, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Saw-Tool.
Patent for a saw tool comprised of a saw set and gage, including illustrations.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Devini, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk Cutter.
Patent for a new stalk cutter that cuts up stalks, stems of weeds and vines to prepare the field for cultivation. This stalk cutter provides rocking or oscillatory movement regulation to avoid rocks or other obstructions.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Edwards, Jessie V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Timber-Hook.
Patent for an improved timber hook that is capable of automatically adjusting itself "according to the various lengths of logs" (lines 18-19).
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Martin, Daniel W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Two-Cycle Internal-Combustion Engine and Method of Operating Engines of this Type.
Patent for a two-cycle type of internal combustion engine to make the engine more effective. This invention can be used on motor vehicles, motor boats, flying machines and the like.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
McKiearnan, Charles A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve.
Patent for a safety valve that closes a conduit when a change in pressure occurs that shuts off the supply of fluid (or gas) until the valve is manually reset.
Date:
May 26, 1914
Creator:
Ruffner, Earl S., of Wichita Falls, Texas.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aeroplane
Patent for an aeroplane that uses centrifugal blowers to ensure a safe and practicable flight. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Judson, Fred I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Filling-Machine
Patent for a filling machine. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Humphreys, Jerome N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie
Patent for a tie for bales of cotton, hay, etc. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Alverson, Lewis & Horsley, Robert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Churn and Freezer
Patent for a churn that may also be used as an ice cream freezer. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Lambie, Robert Common
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cooling Device for Lard-Compounding Machines
Patent for a machine that spreads melted lard into thin sheets and freezes it. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Wright, Robert L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pipe-Lifter
Patent for a pipe lifter to lift and hold pipes in place. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Layne, Mahlon E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railway-Signal
Patent for a railway signal that is activated when the wheels of a train pass over a switch. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Harvey, Albert Wadkins
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railway Signal System
Patent for a railway signal system designed for use on curves to indicate when a train enters through the opposite end of the curve. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Gabbart, Elihu E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rubber-Extracting Machine
Patent for a machine that extracts rubber from plants. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Kirk, Seth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sewing-Machine Table
Patent for a sewing machine table intended to extend the top of the sewing machine. Illustrations included.
Date:
May 26, 1908
Creator:
Saettler. Ernest C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History