Tests of large airfoils in the propeller research tunnel, including two with corrugated surfaces (open access)

Tests of large airfoils in the propeller research tunnel, including two with corrugated surfaces

This report gives the results of the tests of seven 2 by 12 foot airfoils (Clark Y, smooth and corrugated, Gottingen 398, N.A.C.A. M-6, and N.A.C.A. 84). The tests were made in the propeller research tunnel of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics at Reynolds numbers up to 2,000,000. The Clark Y airfoil was tested with three degrees of surface smoothness. Corrugating the surface causes a flattening of the lift curve at the burble point and an increase in drag at small flying angles.
Date: May 24, 1929
Creator: Wood, Donald H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Automatic Air and Gas Relief Valve for Oil-Distributing Systems. (open access)

Automatic Air and Gas Relief Valve for Oil-Distributing Systems.

Patent for an air and gas relief valve for oil piping systems that improves upon the need for pumps to get rid of the accumulation of air and gas before pumping oil, with illustrations.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Mobley, Henry Grady
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable Friction-Grab for Fishing-Tools. (open access)

Adjustable Friction-Grab for Fishing-Tools.

Patent for friction grabs for fishing tools in well drilling operations that can be "easily adjusted for different sized holes or wells and which will be automatically adjusted and the grabs automatically closed on the object to be removed" (lines 14-17).
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Dickson, Lawrence E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coupling. (open access)

Coupling.

Patent for a coupling to be used by military vehicles, unique in its "simplicity, rapidity in attachment and detachment, strength and durability" (lines 19-21).
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Speece, Russell. W.
Object Type: Patent
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
Amusement Device. (open access)

Amusement Device.

Patent for a Ferris wheel in which the passenger cars rotate horizontally in addition to rotating vertically with the direction of the main wheel.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Lindamood, Roy S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Metal-Coating Composition. (open access)

Metal-Coating Composition.

Patent for a metal coating composition to form a protective coating on metals and steel to prevent rust and corrosion.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Ethridge, Thomas Jefferson
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
Non-Skid Device (open access)

Non-Skid Device

Patent for a device that affixes to automobile wheels to provide tire traction and prevent skidding.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Williams, Harry S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire Fabric (open access)

Wire Fabric

Patent for an improvement on wire fabrics for multiple usages. Designed to be used without external fasteners, which in turn increase the durability of the wire.
Date: May 24, 1920
Creator: Baker, William E.
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
Tractor. (open access)

Tractor.

Patent for a tractor in which the placement of the power source reduces dead weight and provides a low center of gravity, thereby increasing stability.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Martin, John J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History