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Automobile Security Lock Device.
Patent for a new and useful form of automobile lock adaptable for use in connection with the steering column and steering wheel of the car or automobile to be locked.
Date:
December 18, 1917
Creator:
Mushaway, Alden
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Churn.
Patent for improvements in churns that are made with an actuating motor, including illustrations and instructions.
Date:
December 18, 1917
Creator:
Waller, Charles Floyd
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cuff-Button and Sleeve-Holder.
Patent for a cuff button and sleeve holder that can be enlarged to allow for the cuff to be secured in different positions on the arm, including an illustration. If the wearer would like to pull their sleeve up around the arm, this device is meant to secure it in place.
Date:
December 18, 1917
Creator:
Smith, Charles H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pump-Operating Mechanism.
Patent for a new type of pump operator mechanism with a "novel mounting for the air compressing pump" (lines 18-19) and a more compact form. Illustrations included.
Date:
December 18, 1917
Creator:
Feagin, Luther W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shovel-Fastening for Cultivators
Patent for new and useful improvements in shovel-fastenings for cultivators. Improvements include incorporating a spring latch in the cultivator foot so that no time is lost and no tools would be needed in replacing cultivator shovels.
Date:
December 18, 1917
Creator:
Kirkpatrick, James M. & Tirey, Grover C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Screen Frame.
Patent for a more economical, foldable wire screen frame for doors with removable wire mesh, and included illustration.
Date:
December 18, 1917
Creator:
Carroll, Houston Monroe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crossing-Gate.
Patent for improvements to crossing gates through a device that helps facilitate the gates' automatic closing and opening position.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Hood, Lemuel L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dirigible Automobile-Headlight.
Patent for a simple, sturdy mounting for automobile headlights that connects them to the steering gear. It enables the headlights to turn in the same direction as the front wheels of the vehicle, thus continually lighting the direction of travel, even when turning.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Taylor, Martin L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dirigible Automobile-Headlight
Patent for a dirigible automobile headlight which turns with the front wheels of the vehicle in order to illuminate the path in the direction the vehicle is about to travel, including illustrations.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Sears, Johnie W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvements for Apparatus for Sealing Pipe-Joints
Patent for apparatus for sealing pipe-joints. Improvements and unique changes are explained in the text of the patent submission, accompanied by diagrams of the patent.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Woodward, Edwin C
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inspirator Valve For Intake Manifolds
Patent for inspirator valve for to accelerate the air intake to the intake manifold as suction is increased.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Brasier, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nut-Lock.
Patent for improvement in nuts-locks whereby a nut is coupled to a bolt by a washer with a pivoted tooth.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Harris, Joseph A. & Howard, Arthur W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Sealing Pipe-Joints.
Patent for an improved method of sealing sewer or soil pipe joints, including illustrations.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Woodward, Edwin C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Switch-Point Holddown
Patent for switch-point holddown to accompany and support the switch rail machinery. Process and function in text with accompanying illustrations to demonstrate said function.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Morrison, Oscar P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Tire
Patent for a bolt-free spring connection between a vehicle tires inner and outer rims, allowing for an air cushion between rims and improving overall performance of vehicle tires.
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Horne, Henry M. & Buford, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History