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Texas Patents
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USDA Farmers' Bulletins
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Technical Report Archive and Image Library
48
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Collection
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Farmers' bulletin (United States. Dept. of Agriculture)
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Hobble.
Patent for a new, simple hobble for cultivators made up of fewer parts to reduce cost and for east of use and adjustment. Illustration included.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Ferguson, John R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hose-Clamp
Patent for hose-clamp. A hose clamp designed to stay attached to a drill even when the pressure of the fluid running through it is high.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Bennett, Clarence D.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insect-Destroyer.
Patent for an insect destroyer, specifically made for the boll weevil insect. The purpose of the Insect-Destroyer is to provide a cheaper, simpler, and more convenient alternative to the existing boll weevil insect destroyers.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Clement, Auther H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Loose-Leaf Binder
Patent for new loose leaf binder to help carry leaf support and means for separating the members and displacing one longitudinally relation with the other.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Moody, Jason B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pad for Lower Limbs
Patent for a new single pad for the lower limbs, particularly of "feminine theatrical performers" (lines 12-13). Unlike previous pads which represented single muscles, the new pad contains all the muscles required for a lower limb in one, so that the muscles will not slip around when the performer is dancing.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Matragos, Nick
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Printing-Press Gripper.
Patent for a device to grip paper being carried between the type bed, rotary platen, and delivery belts of a printing press.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Sadovsky, Nathan
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shock-Absorber.
Patent for a shock absorber for motor vehicles that have springs systems extending transversely to the vehicle body. The shock absorber is designed to absorb and break the sudden movements of the vehicle enabling an easier ride than would otherwise be possible.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Williams, Robert Sears
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transmission-Gearing for Station-Indicators.
Patent for a transmission device that indicates railway stations. The transmission gear can affix to any railway or street car. The transmission gearing helps to indicate (or display) accurately the names of stations or streets in conservative order.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Tarbell, Cassius C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel Bearing.
Patent for vehicle wheel bearing that provide an economical, safe, durable, reliable and light running spindle, for use in connection with automobiles and other fast running or weight carrying vehicles, including illustrations.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Douthit, Albert G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Weed-Cutting Machine.
Patent for a weed cutting plow implement with height-adjustable runners.
Date:
October 30, 1917
Creator:
Schubert, William A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Window Sash And Curtain Operating Mechanism
Patent for a window sash and curtain mechanism that works in tandem with electronic security systems. Sash/Curtains can be moved normally, but an alarm can be set to detect when the window itself is tampered with.
Date:
October 25, 1917
Creator:
Schwarz, Henry W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Casing Spear
Patent for a casing spear, "to remove casing within a well or removing a tool which may be dropped within the casing," with accompanying illustrations of the patent.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Wagner, Warren
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fishing-Float
Patent for a new type of fishing float with "ferrules or caps" (line 18) on the ends to prevent water from getting into the float, causing it to decay, including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Scott, John S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Insect-Collecting Attachment.
Patent for an insect-collecting attachment for cultivators and similar equipment, with an illustration. The attachment is designed to "shake loose the insects from the plant and to collect said insects for removal and destruction." (lines 16-18). Specific plants that are ridden with insects are particularly difficult to remove, hence the creation of this attachment which will shake the stems of the plants, dislodge the insects and collect them in a receptacle.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Stebbins, Benjamin F. & Forehand, Blake W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Measuring Instrument.
Patent for caliper style measuring instrument which may be used as a micrometer. This measuring instrument features legs that may be used for measuring the inside or outside dimensions of an object.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Taylor, Albert J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Milking Device and Antikicker.
Patent for a folding milking device that prevents a cow from kicking over the milk bucket, from kicking the milker, and from switching the milker's face with its tail, including illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Clark, Laura A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oil Cup For Wagon Wheels
Patent for oil cup for wagon wheels that enables the lubrication of the wheels without the need of removal.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Roberts, Flauzelle
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Plow-Hitch Mechanism
Patent for a plow hitch mechanism created by J. Butler and assigned by Parlin & Orendorff Company of Canton, Illinois with accompanying illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Butler, John H
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Distilling Oil
Patent for a new and improved process of distilling oil by inventor James E. Biggins.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Biggins, James E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Razor-Strop Holder.
Patent for a new, less expensive razor strop holder with a reversible strop, including illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Childress, Henry T.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resilient Wheel for Vehicles.
Patent for wheels for automobiles which are resilient by introducing a cushioned and floating hub between the hub and the rim.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Brizendine, Olie
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Signal
Patent for vehicle signal with accompanying illustrations.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Edmond, George Woodbridge
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for a wrench that can hold round-headed fastening elements (bolts) so as to prevent from turning in the same direction. The wrench can be held while the jaws grip and hold the round heads of bolts.
Date:
October 23, 1917
Creator:
Wright, John G.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armor For Pneumatic Tires.
Patent for armor for pneumatic tires to prevent puncturing of the inner inflatable tube. To also provide anti-skidding lugs which connect to the flexible armor embodied in the tire casing.
Date:
October 16, 1917
Creator:
Chilton, William G. & Hobgood, John H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History