Churn (open access)

Churn

Patent for a churn. Illustration included.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Smith, Columbus
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Gate. (open access)

Automatic Gate.

Patent for an automatic gate that can be unlatched and opened by a vehicle approaching; and then, closed and latched again after passage of the vehicle. The automatic gate is reliable, not easily deranged, and simple in construction.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Laas, Louis August
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Funnel. (open access)

Automatic Funnel.

Patent for a funnel which automatically seals when liquid in a receptacle reaches a certain level. The spout of the funnel also contains a stopper which can be lifted to permit liquid to pass into the receptacle at the desired time.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Evans, Jesse M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bag-Skid. (open access)

Bag-Skid.

Patent for a device that will protect cotton pick-sacks against wear and tear when being dragged on the ground.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Ullmann, Fannie M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Controlling Device for Water Heaters. (open access)

Controlling Device for Water Heaters.

Patent for a device that controls the gas supply valve for water heaters. Patent includes illustrations and specifications.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Cochran, Harry A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clasp. (open access)

Clasp.

Patent for a new clasp, or fastening device, that is less expensive to construct and easier to use, with illustration. The clasp is to be used for the varied purposes of "hair dressing, millinery, drapery, and dress-wear" (lines 78-79).
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Fridolph, Anna S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Revision of the American Flying Squirrels (open access)

Revision of the American Flying Squirrels

Habits, voice, nests, breeding, food, economic status, pelage and molt, and descriptions of species and subspecies of the American flying squirrels.
Date: June 13, 1918
Creator: Howell, Arthur H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Safe Lock (open access)

Safe Lock

Patent for providing "a means which will necessitate the operation of a series of setting devices before the several bolts can be moved to unlock the door". (lines 11-14).
Date: June 13, 1918
Creator: Harris, William J. B. of Bonham, TX
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench (open access)

Wrench

Patent for a wrench. This invention is designed to prevent movement. Illustration included.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Miller, William J. & Cass, Thomas N.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knee-Protector. (open access)

Knee-Protector.

Patent for a knee protector that enables the wearer to fasten the device to the knee and includes a frame and knee receiving pocket.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Russel, Callie B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Viscoscometer. (open access)

Viscoscometer.

Patent for a device that accurately determines the viscosity of different liquids, particularly oils, and is able to be kept at a uniform temperature.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Lorenz, Charles O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Voice Recording and Reproducing Device. (open access)

Voice Recording and Reproducing Device.

Patent for a voice recording "attachment for a moving picture camera, which, while a picture is being taken will produce [...] photographic record of sounds that appropriately accompany the picture" (lines 11-16), including illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Walker, Jack L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Catcher. (open access)

Mail-Bag Catcher.

Patent for a new modification in the device mail-bag catcher, which can be used to either train or track device.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Huff, Barney L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indicating Apparatus for the Spark Plugs of Hydrocarbon Engines. (open access)

Indicating Apparatus for the Spark Plugs of Hydrocarbon Engines.

Patent for an indicating apparatus for the spark-plugs of hydrocarbon-engines. The apparatus allows the motor vehicle driver to determine "which spark plug is connected in circuit with the timer" (lines 20-21). The patent includes illustrations and specifications.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Remmert, Otto H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Catcher and Deliverer. (open access)

Mail-Bag Catcher and Deliverer.

Patent for a mail bag catcher and deliverer for use by trains.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Tauson, Reinhold W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Liquid-Fuel Burner. (open access)

Liquid-Fuel Burner.

Patent for a liquid fuel burner that mixes air with the fuel.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Hannah, Robert L. & Hannah, Homer R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Portable Irrigation System. (open access)

Portable Irrigation System.

Patent for an improved portable irrigation system that can be moved as one whole irrigation system and be able to water larger fields or territory, including illustrations.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Libby, Harry T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Storage Battery. (open access)

Storage Battery.

Patent for a storage battery with a high number of amps.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Lawrence, Arthur Ewin
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Underreamer. (open access)

Underreamer.

Patent for a simple tool for improvements in under-reamers to prevent breaking of the cutters when reaming hard rocks.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Pippin, John William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hat-Box. (open access)

Hat-Box.

Patent for a hat box that is capable of being used on shelves with capability to pile additional objects, with a removable cover and hinged front wall.
Date: June 13, 1916
Creator: Ledbetter, Lewis J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Equalizer for Pump Rods (open access)

Equalizer for Pump Rods

Patent for an equalizer for pump rods. This invention is designed to "assist in elevating the column of water in a pump, is designed to sustain the pump rod in its fixed position" (line 11-14). Illustration included.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Johnson, Robert H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die for Sash-Weights. (open access)

Die for Sash-Weights.

Patent for a die for sash weights that allows for easy removal of the die from the mold.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Clarkson, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Farm wagon Scale (open access)

Farm wagon Scale

Patent for a farm wagon scale. Illustration included.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Graves, Henry Lewis
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fence Post Foundation (open access)

Fence Post Foundation

Patent for fence post foundation. Illustration included.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Gregory, Marshal J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History