Aeroplane (open access)

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
Combined Rubber Dam and Tooth Backing Punch (open access)

Combined Rubber Dam and Tooth Backing Punch

Patent for a combined rubber dam and tooth-backing punch. "This invention relates to new and useful improvement in dental instruments and more particularly it has references to a punch for forming holes accurately in the backing which is used on teeth in construction of bridges, plates, and cognate work" (line 12-17). Illustration included.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Bell, Harry M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Machinery (open access)

Well-Drilling Machinery

Patent for a well drilling machine. Illustrations included.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Decker, Harry R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Machine for Cutting Baled Hay (open access)

Machine for Cutting Baled Hay

Patent for a machine for cutting baled hay. Illustrations included.
Date: May 12, 1908
Creator: Richmond, George E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Machinery (open access)

Well-Drilling Machinery

Patent for a drill used to drill wells in alluvial deposits. Illustrations included.
Date: May 26, 1908
Creator: Decker, Harry R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tubular and Drive Well Attachment (open access)

Tubular and Drive Well Attachment

Patent for an attachment for tubular well strainers. Illustrations included.
Date: May 12, 1908
Creator: Stancliff, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Flue Expander (open access)

Pneumatic Flue Expander

Patent for a pneumatic flue expander. This invention allows for the ability to expand the ends of flue sheets of a steam or other boiler. Illustration included.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: Kelley, Harry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imitation Diamond (open access)

Imitation Diamond

Patent for imitation diamond. This is an invention that relates to the creation of imitation gems from glass. Illustration included.
Date: May 19, 1908
Creator: McDearmon, James C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pipe-Lifter (open access)

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