Building Block (open access)

Building Block

Patent for improvements in building blocks, so they would be stronger, but lighter in weight, and cheaper to transport.
Date: May 16, 1916
Creator: Boehm, Edward.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Burner (open access)

Burner

Patent for improvements in oil super heating burners used in locomotives and other large engines that require the creation of steam to propel them. The invention describes many improvements involving the fuel ejection and atomizing processes.
Date: May 16, 1919
Creator: Henry, Murray
System: The Portal to Texas History
Foldable Steering Wheel. (open access)

Foldable Steering Wheel.

Patent for a foldable steering wheel with the capability of swinging downwardly to an out of the way position to enable the driver to easily occupy or leave his seat.
Date: May 16, 1922
Creator: Hanes, Dorris A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speed-Regulating Device. (open access)

Speed-Regulating Device.

Patent for speed-regulating devices that gradually increase or decrease the speed of a driven member automatically. This invention is applicable to motion picture film devices to increase or decrease the speed of the reel.
Date: May 16, 1922
Creator: McNeel, William Pinkney
System: The Portal to Texas History