Auto Steering-Lock (open access)

Auto Steering-Lock

Patent for a lock designed to attach to the spokes of a steering wheel with the intention of guarding it from "unauthorized persons" (line 20), including illustrations.
Date: June 1, 1920
Creator: Cosby, Luther F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churning Device (open access)

Churning Device

Patent for an improved churning device that provides a carrier for the churning receptacle, making manufacturing cheaper and operation easier.
Date: June 15, 1920
Creator: Thompson, Robert A. & Morris, Lute P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drill-Bit. (open access)

Drill-Bit.

Patent for improvements in drill bit constructions that allows the drill bit to be switched out and the new bit locked in so it is secure.
Date: June 22, 1920
Creator: Midgett, Penelton G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ignition Device. (open access)

Ignition Device.

Patent for improvements in Ignition Devices. This device will assist in locating trouble when a multi-cylinder gasoline engine is not firing regularly and one cylinder is "missing".
Date: June 8, 1920
Creator: Wood, Robert N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Peanut-Harvester (open access)

Peanut-Harvester

Patent for a peanut harvester which can be attached to a standard cultivator frame. It is designed to uproot and sever peanut vines, then deposit the newly aerated peanut vines back onto the ground.
Date: June 29, 1920
Creator: Byrd, Gordon W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Pump. (open access)

Pneumatic Pump.

Patent for pumps for oil and water wells that can be operated by compressed air to force the water or oil out of the well.
Date: June 29, 1920
Creator: Goss, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shelving (open access)

Shelving

Patent for a shelving unit designed to display books for sale in a storefront, including illustrations.
Date: June 22, 1920
Creator: Wieman, Herman A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shredding and Blending Mechanism for Feed. (open access)

Shredding and Blending Mechanism for Feed.

Patent for a mechanism that shreds hay, straw, or other feed.
Date: June 29, 1920
Creator: Stubbs, Robert A.
System: The Portal to Texas History