Resource Type

Bed-Spring Tightener (open access)

Bed-Spring Tightener

Patent for improvements in bed-spring tighteners, for adjusting the tension of a bed spring supporting wire as may be required. Illustration is included.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Tlustos, Joseph J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combination Fish-Bucket. (open access)

Combination Fish-Bucket.

Patent for a combination fish bucket, which has two compartments for holding bait, tackle, and food and a holder for a fishing rod, which may be carried on the body or by a handle.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Fly, Nathaniel D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combination-Tool (open access)

Combination-Tool

Patent for a tool used for wire fences. Illustrations included.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Dikes, Johnnie C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dish-Washer. (open access)

Dish-Washer.

Patent for a dish washer with a dish rack and outer tub connected to water pump, which sprays hot water on the dishes to clean them.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Weaver, Mary Jane
System: The Portal to Texas History
Double-Stream Draft-Arm. (open access)

Double-Stream Draft-Arm.

Patent for a double stream draft arm for soda fountains, which reduces wear and allows easier cleaning.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Dosterschill, Bernard K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drainage System. (open access)

Drainage System.

Patent for a drainage system for draining wet lands and lakes.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Osborne, Charles W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drive Gear-Wheel (open access)

Drive Gear-Wheel

Patent for drive gear wheel to be used for locomotives. Illustrations included.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Jones, James Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Float-Valve. (open access)

Float-Valve.

Patent for a long-lasting float valve.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Mayfield, Jesse L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Injection Apparatus (open access)

Injection Apparatus

Patent for an injection apparatus for use in adding chemicals to water supplies in sinks.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Rodgers, Walter S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lubricator. (open access)

Lubricator.

Patent for a lubricator, which can be put into vehicle wheels to allow for a continuous flow of lubricant.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Hood, Linsey Vestal
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ointment-Applier (open access)

Ointment-Applier

Patent for an ointment applier for the insides of a person's body. Illustrations included.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Kooken, Robert A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railway-Spike. (open access)

Railway-Spike.

Patent for a railroad spike, which locks itself in place.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: McKnight, Otey J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Water-Sprinkler. (open access)

Water-Sprinkler.

Patent for a water sprinkler with adjustable nozzles and pipes.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Alden, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Window or Door Screen (open access)

Window or Door Screen

Patent for a screen that can be applied to doors and windows.
Date: July 5, 1910
Creator: Miller, Annie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weed-Destroying Compostion (open access)

Weed-Destroying Compostion

Patent for a weed-destroying composition consisting of sulfur, caustic soda, and water.
Date: July 8, 1910
Creator: Orton, Ingomar F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatically-Operated Forge (open access)

Automatically-Operated Forge

Patent for an automatically operated forge which dose not require an operator to keep the blower going and heats quickly.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Dickey, Joseph H. & Roach, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crude-Oil Burner. (open access)

Crude-Oil Burner.

Patent for a crude oil burner for stoves, which can be put in through the door of the stove.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Stanton, Ernest F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lard-Press. (open access)

Lard-Press.

Patent for a lard press, which is easy to use and inexpensive to make.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Harman, Effie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Box. (open access)

Mail-Box.

Patent for a mail box, which is movable to allow it to be drawn closer to the road for mail delivery and then put back in its original position.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Mills, Joseph H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nutcracker. (open access)

Nutcracker.

Patent for a nutcracker, which does not crush the nut inside.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Fort, Foster W. & Cruger, Harry T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pan-Lifter. (open access)

Pan-Lifter.

Patent for a pan lifter, which also can be used to open the door of the oven.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Kelly, Sallie Ruth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polishing Machine (open access)

Polishing Machine

Patent for a polishing machine which can be operated in different positions for use with glass, marble, and other stones.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Giesberg, John G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Safety-Lock for Guns. (open access)

Safety-Lock for Guns.

Patent for a safety lock for air guns.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Heckman, George E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shaft-Tug. (open access)

Shaft-Tug.

Patent for a shaft tug for horse harnesses, which allows one side of the harness to be attached at a time.
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Henshaw, Fred M.
System: The Portal to Texas History