Roller-Drill (open access)

Roller-Drill

Patent for a roller drill for boring holes into rocks which is stronger than other roller drills and is constructed differently than his previous patent for a roller drill.
Date: May 24, 1910
Creator: Hughes, Howard R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4650, Chapter 148 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4650, Chapter 148

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Date: May 24, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4651, Chapter 210 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4651, Chapter 210

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 571; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date: May 24, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3459, Chapter 208 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3459, Chapter 208

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
Date: May 24, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3422, Chapter 207 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3422, Chapter 207

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date: May 24, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sample-Taking Device. (open access)

Sample-Taking Device.

Patent for a sample-taking device to be used in well-drilling processes, which is unique in its simple construction, low manufacturing costs, and ease of use.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Christian, Walton G.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Condenser for Cotton-Presses. (open access)

Condenser for Cotton-Presses.

Patent for "Improvements in Condensers for Cotton-Presses," (lines 6-7) including illustrations. The invention is designed with cotton bale presses in mind, specifically the "condenser or bat forming device" (line 11).
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Taft, John A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Swivel. (open access)

Hydraulic Swivel.

Patent for a hydraulic swivel which may be used for well drilling, has an inlet at the side, and is designed to be in few parts for reduced packaging.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: King, Walter E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History