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Cane-Topper
Patent for "a device which may be readily secured to a wagon or any other suitable vehicle and which may be quickly adjusted so as to cut the tops of cane of different sizes" (lines 11-14).
Date:
July 2, 1901
Creator:
Palm, Oliver
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus For Making Mattresses
Patent for mattress making machine, which cleans, compresses, and stuffs cotton or other materials into a mattress, including illustrations.
Date:
July 30, 1901
Creator:
Woolery, John T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cuff-Holder
"This invention is an improvement in cuff-holders for detachably attaching cuffs to garments; and the object of the invention is to provide a simple device whereby the cuff can be readily attached to or detached from the garment without annoyance" (lines 10-15).
Date:
July 2, 1901
Creator:
Hughes, Russell M.
System:
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Churn.
Patent for churns with accompanying illustration and description of machine.
Date:
July 2, 1901
Creator:
McCausland, Joseph H.
System:
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Canopy-Frame.
Patent for a canopy frame for any kind of drapery, including mosquito nets. The design is purported to be inexpensive and strong, using a thin metal support for the crossbeams.
Date:
July 13, 1901
Creator:
Johnston, Washington T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Band Fastening
Patent for "a simple and thoroughly-practical form of bale-band fastening or cotton-tie buckle easily fitted to the band and comprising positive and reliable means for effectually preventing the band from slipping or rending without injuring or fracturing the band, so that the original strength of the latter may be maintained" (lines 19-26).
Date:
July 16, 1901
Creator:
Mullane, Dennis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bicycle-Frame
Patent for "a bicycle-frame which shall be yielding and support the motor mechanism in such manner that it shall be upheld by the part of the frame which yields to the greatest extent without adding appreciably to the rigidity of the frame" (lines 11-17).
Date:
July 2, 1901
Creator:
White, Edward Young
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Churning Machine.
Patent for a churning machine that includes illustration and description of machine parts.
Date:
July 2, 1901
Creator:
McDaniel, Bill Homer
System:
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Water-Tank.
Patent for improved water-tank of which will provide a construction to prevent leakage, bruising, and warping of the wood and in which water will be kept cool and clean.
Date:
July 30, 1901
Creator:
Evans, Edwin Fousiiee
System:
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Insect-Destroyer.
Patent for fumigation insect destroyer, in particular cotton boll weevils, but also for prairie dogs and other vermin.
Date:
July 30, 1901
Creator:
Koy, August & Kveton, John
System:
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Lock
Patent for "an improved lock for sliding doors. It is furthermore designed to provide an improved seal-lock especially arranged for car-doors and constructed to be automatically locked by the closing of the door and to give the latter an initial start or opening when the lock is being released, so as to facilitate the opening of the door and prevent sticking thereof" (lines 9-17).
Date:
July 23, 1901
Creator:
Ozment, David Brewer
System:
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Lock
Patent for a keyless combination lock, including illustrations.
Date:
July 23, 1901
Creator:
Katzenberger, Oscar
System:
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Vehicle Hub
Patent for lightweight and sturdy metal wheel hub for wooden spokes, including illustration.
Date:
July 23, 1901
Creator:
Holland, William J.
System:
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Ink-Fountain
Patent for "improved means for supplying only a sufficient quantity of ink for immediate use, while at the same time securing a hermetical sealing of the ink within its reservoir, so as to prevent evaporation and thickening thereof" (lines 13-17).
Date:
July 9, 1901
Creator:
Holden. Elbridge G.
System:
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Life-Preserver.
Patent for life preserver worn on the human body and inflated with a valve attached to rubber tubes. Includes illustration.
Date:
July 30, 1901
Creator:
Graham, George
System:
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Knockdown Tank
Patent for a sheet metal tank that is created in sections, able to be dismantled or "knocked down" in sections, and able to be transported in sections, including illustration.
Date:
July 23, 1901
Creator:
Harry, Hugh W. & Harry, Thomas C.
System:
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Steam Trap.
Patent for invention that relates to improvements in steam and water separators, and more particularly to that class within the valve controlling the escape of the water condensation from the collecting-trap is operated by the movements of a float actuated by the water of condensation (Reynolds, 1901).
Date:
July 9, 1901
Creator:
Reynolds, William H.
System:
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Method of Exterminating Johnson Grass.
Patent for a method to kill Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) by repeatedly breaking up the ground around the plant during winter.
Date:
July 16, 1901
Creator:
Harpold, Clay
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Conveyer
Patent for an invention that "relates to a pneumatic conveyer, and is particularly adapted for use in connection with cotton-seed and other material for the purpose of elevating and conveying the material to a room or compartment where it may be deposited and for transferring the contents of one of said compartments to another whenever desired" (lines 10-17). Illustrations are included.
Date:
July 6, 1901
Creator:
Seifert, John, W.
System:
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Plow
Patent for improvements of plows and their agricultural implementation.
Date:
July 9, 1901
Creator:
Kothmann, William H.
System:
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Gate
Patent for "a gate which can be built at a comparatively low price, which will be durable and practical, and which can be opened from either side with ease" (lines 13-17).
Date:
July 30, 1901
Creator:
Baker, Cicero McRee
System:
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Hame-Fastener
Patent for an improved hame fastener, including illustration.
Date:
July 30, 1901
Creator:
Dodson, Roy
System:
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Footboard and Guard-Rail for Street-Cars.
Patent for street car foot boards and guardrails that fold up and close the side passageways.
Date:
July 16, 1901
Creator:
Wassenich, Frank W.
System:
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Railway-Ticket, &c.
Patent "to furnish for railway-companies a form of excursion-ticket whose return portion or stop-over portion, as the case may be, is not capable of successful use by scalpers" (lines 11-15).
Date:
July 9, 1901
Creator:
Smith, Lowndes G.
System:
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