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Cotton-Chopper
Patent for a cotton chopper and cultivator which has adjustable cutters.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Cain, James N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Collapsible Ventilated Crate
Patent for a collapsible vented crate for that does not require special machinery to build.
Date:
June 11, 1912
Creator:
Williams, Lewie A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Hook for Artificial Arms
Patent for an automatic hook for artificial arms that allows a pen or pencil to be held.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Corley, Quentin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cutting Mechanism for Corn-Harvesters
Patent for a cutting mechanism for corn harvesters that allows the stalks to be cut more effectively while the corn is being harvested.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Tilson, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Airship
Patent for an airship that is equipped with gas bags to control the ascent and descent of the airship and make it float in case of landing in the water.
Date:
June 11, 1912
Creator:
Bradshaw, John F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Corn and Cotton Planter
Patent for a corn and cotton planter that can plant two rows at a time.
Date:
June 11, 1912
Creator:
Hooper, Martin T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for "a wrench in which the ratchet is inclosed, so that none of its parts will be exposed to the action of dust" (lines 16-18), provides ample lubrication, and ease of inspection. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
June 2, 1912
Creator:
Sherman, Lothrop C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve-Controlling Mechanism for Train-Air-Brake Systems
Patent for a valve controlling mechanism for train air brake systems that can be used when a car derails.
Date:
June 11, 1912
Creator:
Strader, Perry T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Valve Mechanism for Carburetors
Patent for a valve mechanism for carburetors that supplies fuel to the engine.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Guthrie, William S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Huller-Gin
Patent for a huller gin that sends the cotton hulls out of the gin machine automatically and runs continuously.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Murray, Stephen D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Steam-Engine
Patent for an improved steam engine for train engines.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Sanders, William Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mold.
Patent for mold, which will be used for mold boards and holding devices.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Dunagin, Marion
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Handling Apparatus
Patent for a mail handling apparatus for storing and delivering mail to trains that is on an automated timer with the train schedule.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Mainer, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tool for Removing Floors, Siding, Scaffolds, etc.
Patent for a tool that is used to remove floors, siding, scaffolds, etc. The device is designed to save material and labor. Illustrations included.
Date:
June 12, 1912
Creator:
Hunt, Henry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Traction-Engine
Patent for a traction engine with more power in the driving shaft and reduced wasted space in the design.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Cox, Oscar McGruder
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Receiving Apparatus
Patent for a mail receiving apparatus for use with trains that automatically removes mailbags from the train.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Mainer, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spoke-Tightener
Patent for a spoke tightener that reduces the strain on the felly.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Norton, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Evaporative Cooler
Patent for an evaporative cooler. Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1912
Creator:
Walkup, John A. & Walkup, Charles W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Railway-Switch
Patent for a triple rail railway switch with improved opening and closing mechanisms.
Date:
June 4, 1912
Creator:
Phinney, Grover Cleveland
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Folding Cabinet
Patent for a folding cabinet which can be moved from room to room.
Date:
June 18, 1912
Creator:
Tallman, Joseph H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shock Absorber.
Patent for shock absorbers the permit bodily movement on one of the parts to which these devices are usually connected in a vehicle.
Date:
June 11, 1912
Creator:
Rife, Stanford Walton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shoe Blacking and Polishing Machine
Patent for an invention "to improve the construction of shoe blacking and polishing machines" (lines 10-12) Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1912
Creator:
Bean, Jesse Alfonso
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shade-Roller Bracket
Patent for brackets for adjustable window shades without using screws or nails.
Date:
June 8, 1912
Creator:
Tune, Brooks H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Illuminated Vest or Coat Buttons
Patent for illuminated vest or coat buttons. This device consists of a portable electric lights including an electric lamp, conductor, battery, and a concealable button for toggling on and off. Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1912
Creator:
Lagarde, Everette S. & Angenend, Peter A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History