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Texas Patents
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United States Geological Survey Reports
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Triple-Valve Mechanism.
Patent for a triple-value mechanism that "appertains to automatic fluid pressure brake systems and involves certain improvements &c., &c.” (lines 9-11) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Atwood, Walter F.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ventilated Granary
Patent for ventilated granary. This patent is for better improvements of the granary which already exists. It allows for even better ventilation for grains being stored in the granary.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Elliott, William
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a wrench used specifically for turning nuts or other related mechanisms that need a sliding jaw.
Date:
December 8, 1914
Creator:
Hunter, Arthur G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvements in Manufacture of Organic Solvents
Patent for new improvements to the manufacture of organic solvents. Specifically as it it relates to the treatment of acetone oils with catalysts for the purpose of converting the ketones contained within the acetone oil into alcohol.
Date:
December 5, 1914
Creator:
Hibbert, Harold
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Car-Replacer
Patent for car replacer. It is an improvement to "what is called a 'frog' or a 'shoe'." The invention involves "two frogs or shoes which are used together" and are used "in such a way as to replace a car truck. . ." (Ledbetter)
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Ledbetter, Louis H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Envelop.
Patent for an envelope "whereby the cutting device acts as a partial ejector for the letter" (lines 12-13), including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Donaldson, James Macon
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Filter
Patent for "a simple and efficient filter which is adapted to allow liquid or gas to freely pass therethrough and be cleansed of impurities and sediment" (lines 11-15). Illustrations included.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Corn, John W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hoeing-Machine.
Patent for dual drive hoeing machine. Machine utilizes a "carriage, support brackets, journaled drive shaft, crank arm and gyrating arm" (p. 3, lines 31-34). The machine produces straight rows and eliminates side draft (p.1, 15-19)
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Ashely, John F.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hydraulic Swivel
Patent for the hydraulic swivel. This is an improvement to the hydraulic swivel that already exists. It involves "the rotary well-drilling machines, to permit the flow of water to the point of the drill." (Black)
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Black, Lee J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of and Apparatus for Sizing Comminuted Material.
Patent for "certain new and useful improvements in process of and apparatus for sizing or classifying comminuted material according to the size of the particles of the material" (lines 13-16), including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Sutton, Henry M.; Steele, Walter L. & Steele, Edwin G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ratchet-Wrench
Patent for a ratchet wrench including illustrations.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Lawson, Harry C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roller Boring-Drill.
Patent for a boring-drill that can be manufactured cheaply. It provides sufficient space for the casing to follow it in order to prevent the walls from caving in. The patent includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Hughes, Howard Robard
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roller Boring-Drill.
Patent for an improved Roller Boring-Drills to provide a strong drill that reach the bottom of hole and can be manufactured for low cost.
Date:
December 1, 1914
Creator:
Hughes, Howard R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Motor Vehicle Break
Patent for an improvement in breaks, especially for motor vehicles.
Date:
November 25, 1914
Creator:
Stone, John E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Air-Brake
Patent for an air brake with instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Wolf, Gustav B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Hose-Coupling
Patent for an automatic hose coupling with instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Herr, Herbert C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bridge-Truss.
Patent for an invention, which relates to a new and useful truss, particularly intended for bridges but applicable also for use in various other structures.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Beard, Eddie
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Button Display Attachment for Boxes
Patent for a button display to provide means to secure to any enclosing display to secure buttons.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Spivy, Reid B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Caster-Wheel
Patent for a new and useful caster wheel with illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Pepple, John W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination Paper Holder and Display Device
Patent for a combination paper holder and display device, that holds paper towels and toilet paper and also has a display device to view.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Dalton, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Curtain-Stretcher.
Patent for a curtain stretcher where the parts can be disconnected and readily assembled to accommodate curtains of various types. It permits stretching without screwing curtains or disengaging them from the clamps. The patent includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Hiegel, Eugene J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cutter-Head
Patent for a cutter head, related to cutter heads used for woodworking machinery, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Crawford, John Mack
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Draft Device.
Patent for a drafting device for animals. It allows for the owner to place more animals on one side of the device than the other, but still allows the device to remain on the desired path.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Mitchell, James R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Envelop-Lock
Patent for an Envelop-Lock, which "appertains to a sealing or locking device for envelops and other containers, and aims to provide a novel and improved means for locking or sealing the closure flap of an envelop, whereby the envelop cannot be opened without tearing or mutilating the same, so as to be apparent to the recipient of the envelop." (lines 8-14) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
November 24, 1914
Creator:
Buckner, Charles C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History