Latest content added for The Portal to Texas History Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Departmenthttps://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTGD/browse/?fq=dc_language:eng&fq=str_location_county:Dallas+County,+TX2023-04-08T14:44:27-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing The Portal to Texas History Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents DepartmentSymposium on Institutional Racism and the Community2023-04-08T14:44:27-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2085608/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2085608/"><img alt="Symposium on Institutional Racism and the Community" title="Symposium on Institutional Racism and the Community" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2085608/small/"/></a></p><p>Report from a symposium in Dallas, Texas on the topic of institutional racism and the community.</p>I-35 Statewide Corridor Plan: A Path to 20402021-01-27T15:40:18-06:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1310493/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1310493/"><img alt="I-35 Statewide Corridor Plan: A Path to 2040" title="I-35 Statewide Corridor Plan: A Path to 2040" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1310493/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Cotton-Picker.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259451/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259451/"><img alt="Cotton-Picker." title="Cotton-Picker." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259451/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a high-yield cotton picker that removes cotton from the bolls without damaging the plants.</p>Automobile Bed-Rack.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259491/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259491/"><img alt="Automobile Bed-Rack." title="Automobile Bed-Rack." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259491/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a bed rack (bed roll) located at the rear of a car so that once the car cushions have been placed to form a mattress, the bed roll can be unwound to stretch and cover the cushions providing bedding and covering.</p>Cotton-Seed Linter2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258577/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258577/"><img alt="Cotton-Seed Linter" title="Cotton-Seed Linter" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258577/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a new Cotton-Seed Linter (relates to a new and useful form of cotton seed linter) which operates efficiently in and about oil mills or other places where cotton seed is reduced to commercial products.</p>Churn.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258581/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258581/"><img alt="Churn." title="Churn." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258581/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements in churns, "specifically a churn disclosed in Patent No. 1268766, L. M. Payne, R. A. Thompson and L. P. Morris, June 4, 1918."</p>Fuel Vaporizer for Carburetors.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258609/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258609/"><img alt="Fuel Vaporizer for Carburetors." title="Fuel Vaporizer for Carburetors." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258609/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for "an improvement in fuel heaters or vaporizers for use with carburetors for hydrocarbon fuel engines" (lines 9-12). The device "can therefore utilize those hydrocarbons of specific gravity much higher than gasoline, as fuel for internal combustion engines, with safety and with more economy than has heretofore been deemed possible." (lines 106-111).</p>EMBLEM STRUCTURE.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258645/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258645/"><img alt="EMBLEM STRUCTURE." title="EMBLEM STRUCTURE." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258645/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an improvement in emblem structures by mounting the parts of an emblem on a rigid mounting plate.</p>Current-Motor.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258727/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258727/"><img alt="Current-Motor." title="Current-Motor." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258727/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a current motor in which water wheels are employed to drive electric generators. The design provides for pontoons to allow the water wheels to be adjustably supported. Constructed in sections, additional sections can easily be added and bracing is included so that the units can be configured to rise and fall together.</p>Elevator Controlling Device2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258753/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258753/"><img alt="Elevator Controlling Device" title="Elevator Controlling Device" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258753/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements to the elevator controlling device. These improvements have to do with the main circuit being broken while the elevator doors are open, thus stopping the elevator from moving before the doors are fully closed.</p>Automobile-Signal2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258913/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258913/"><img alt="Automobile-Signal" title="Automobile-Signal" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258913/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a device to indicate the intention to make a turn in an automobile, with improvements made for nighttime usage, including illustrations.</p>Heavier-than-air- Airship2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258217/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258217/"><img alt="Heavier-than-air- Airship" title="Heavier-than-air- Airship" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258217/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for aviation prototype.</p>AIR REGULATING ATTACHMENT2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258285/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258285/"><img alt="AIR REGULATING ATTACHMENT" title="AIR REGULATING ATTACHMENT" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258285/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an Air Regulating Attachment. This new invention for an air regulating attachment builds upon previous advancements to create an inexpensive air regulating attachment system, which will in turn be used to regulate engine carburetors (Oscar Kiessing).</p>AUTOMOBILE-TOOL.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258333/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258333/"><img alt="AUTOMOBILE-TOOL." title="AUTOMOBILE-TOOL." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258333/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an automobile tool for the Ford make of automobiles that "will hold the springs away from the bands and allow the bands to be removed and replaced or adjusted, when necessary" (lines 29-32) including instructions and illustrations.</p>Elevator Signal System2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258361/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258361/"><img alt="Elevator Signal System" title="Elevator Signal System" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258361/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an elevator signal system that can be installed in elevators which indicates "the floor positions of all the cars as well as the car carrying the indicator" (lines 10-12), including illustrations.</p>Airship.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258421/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258421/"><img alt="Airship." title="Airship." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258421/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improved airship design involving the containment of gas in an envelop and the passage of gas through multiple compartments with the purpose of facilitating, "steering or repairing of the machine." (line 17) including illustrations.</p>Cotton-Harvester2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258495/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258495/"><img alt="Cotton-Harvester" title="Cotton-Harvester" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258495/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for cotton harvesters and particularly to the picker mechanism, in which the picker is able to provide means for picking the cotton and delivering the same to the desired basket on the vehicle.</p>Drier2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259023/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259023/"><img alt="Drier" title="Drier" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259023/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for inventing an low cost and efficient apparatus for a drier. The primary use is for drying fertilizers and animal hair, but can also be adapted for other commodities.</p>Automobile-Rack.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259181/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259181/"><img alt="Automobile-Rack." title="Automobile-Rack." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259181/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improved automobile racks that are elevated to accomplish the following tasks: removing paint from the automobile, and make the automobile more accessible during construction.</p>Engine.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259183/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259183/"><img alt="Engine." title="Engine." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259183/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for "engines which employ governors" (lines 11-12) "desirably located within the crank cases to be effectively lubricated by the oil which is dashed about in engine operation." (lines 13-16)</p>Check and the Like.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259193/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259193/"><img alt="Check and the Like." title="Check and the Like." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259193/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a bank check that lists the names and information of multiple banks so that the check can be drawn or charged in multiple banks (universal check).</p>Buttoning and Gripping Device for Artificial Arms2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259219/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259219/"><img alt="Buttoning and Gripping Device for Artificial Arms" title="Buttoning and Gripping Device for Artificial Arms" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259219/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a gripping device that attaches to an artificial arm. The two main elements consist of a support structure with a jaw, and another element with a movable jaw. A buttoning device is mounted to the structure and functions independently of the two jaws.</p>Composition of Matter for Treating Concrete Flooring2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259287/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259287/"><img alt="Composition of Matter for Treating Concrete Flooring" title="Composition of Matter for Treating Concrete Flooring" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259287/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements to treating concrete flooring. The process described for mixing animal, mineral, and vegetable waxes to produce a treatment which renders already poured concrete floors (or other cement or stone) dustless and waxy to prevent disintegration of the floor's components.</p>Engine.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257753/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257753/"><img alt="Engine." title="Engine." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257753/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements in engines including governors which have "inertia bars or governing weights" (lines 12-13) including illustrations. In this improvement, the "inertia bars constitute parts of the counterweight" which "counterbalance engine cranks" (lines 14-16).</p>Cutting and Stepping Machine2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257821/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257821/"><img alt="Cutting and Stepping Machine" title="Cutting and Stepping Machine" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257821/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a cutting and stepping machine meant to replace a human cutter.</p>Elevated Carrier2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257973/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257973/"><img alt="Elevated Carrier" title="Elevated Carrier" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257973/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an elevated carrier, primarily used to travel merchandise and such from one point to another.</p>Ignition Device.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258107/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258107/"><img alt="Ignition Device." title="Ignition Device." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1258107/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements in Ignition Devices. This device will assist in locating trouble when a multi-cylinder gasoline engine is not firing regularly and one cylinder is "missing".</p>Boll-Weevil-Destroying Machine.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259307/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259307/"><img alt="Boll-Weevil-Destroying Machine." title="Boll-Weevil-Destroying Machine." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259307/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for "a machine for destroying boll weevil and other pests which frequent and infect agricultural products" (lines 14-16) using "suction nozzles correlated with a common suction system adaptable to sweep a plurality of rows at a time" (lines 27-30) including illustrations.</p>Air-Regulating Attachment.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259323/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259323/"><img alt="Air-Regulating Attachment." title="Air-Regulating Attachment." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259323/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a new attachment in a carburetor that regulates air through suction and has a valve to release pressure from an engine, including illustrations.</p>Fluid Dispensing Apparatus2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259339/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259339/"><img alt="Fluid Dispensing Apparatus" title="Fluid Dispensing Apparatus" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259339/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a fluid dispensing apparatus meant to improve the dispensation of oil and similar liquids from appropriate faucets.</p>Combined Adding and Listing Machine.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259385/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259385/"><img alt="Combined Adding and Listing Machine." title="Combined Adding and Listing Machine." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1259385/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for new improvements on combined adding and listing machines simplifying and economizing construction and facilitating, "rapidity of operation" (lines14-15). Improvements include: "causing the keys to act directly as stops for the adding wheel section; to provide novel accumulator mechanism...[with] a novel actuator; to provide a novel construction or sector-control bar; to provide a novel key-bar for operating...; to provide novel means for restoring the accumulator to normal; to provide stop mechanism to permit the carryovers of the accumulator...;to provide novel means for restoring the sectors to normal; to provide improved means for holding the accumulator in operative or inoperative position...; to provide novel means for connecting the accumulator sectors with the type sectors; 5o provide novel means for connecting the accumulator sectors with the type sectors; to provide novel means for actuating the hammer and paper feed mechanism; to provide improved general-error key mechanism; to provide an improved construction and operation of key-bar and sector-control bar; to permit of the operation of elimination" (lines 15-46).</p>Disintegrating-Machine.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257455/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257455/"><img alt="Disintegrating-Machine." title="Disintegrating-Machine." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257455/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for "bodily revolving a mass of fibrous material over a disintegrating member whereby a shearing action is had and the material disintegrated." (lines 13-16)</p>Amusement Apparatus.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257463/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257463/"><img alt="Amusement Apparatus." title="Amusement Apparatus." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257463/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements to the Amusement Apparatus that can be more easily constructed and supports swimmers by the use of horizontal and vertical bars on each side of the device with the horizontal bars rotate independently. Includes illustration.</p>Catch.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257491/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257491/"><img alt="Catch." title="Catch." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257491/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an improved catch (latch) to hold open gates that will "prevent a rebound of the gate" (lines 20) and is "simpler, less expensive, and otherwise more convenient" (lines 29-30) to manufacture and use.</p>Automobile Security Lock Device.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257649/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257649/"><img alt="Automobile Security Lock Device." title="Automobile Security Lock Device." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257649/small/"/></a></p><p>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.</p>Boiler-Stand.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257655/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257655/"><img alt="Boiler-Stand." title="Boiler-Stand." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257655/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an improved boiler stand by creating space for air flow between the burner and the boiler to increase combustion.</p>Elbow-Joint for Artificial Arms2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257679/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257679/"><img alt="Elbow-Joint for Artificial Arms" title="Elbow-Joint for Artificial Arms" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257679/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an elbow joint for artificial arms that can be manipulated by the wearer into any desired position.</p>Auto Steering-Lock2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257687/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257687/"><img alt="Auto Steering-Lock" title="Auto Steering-Lock" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257687/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a lock designed to attach to the spokes of a steering wheel with the intention of guarding it from "unauthorized persons" (line 20), including illustrations.</p>Cable Reeling and Pulling Truck2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257729/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257729/"><img alt="Cable Reeling and Pulling Truck" title="Cable Reeling and Pulling Truck" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257729/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for the cable reeling and pulling truck. This invention was made to ease the process of cable reeling and pulling by trucks and for improvements to the safety of this process. Illustrations are provided.</p>Combined Desk and Map-Cabinet.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257743/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257743/"><img alt="Combined Desk and Map-Cabinet." title="Combined Desk and Map-Cabinet." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257743/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a convertible writing desk that doubles as a cabinet for storing and displaying maps. Intended to allow multiple scrolled maps to be stored inside and easily displayed and retracted in classroom settings.</p>Draft-Equalizer.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256897/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256897/"><img alt="Draft-Equalizer." title="Draft-Equalizer." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256897/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for Draft Equalizer. Patent states this invention "relates to the new and useful improvements in draft-equalizers" (lines 10-11). Includes instructions and illustrations.</p>Fish-Catching Device2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256909/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256909/"><img alt="Fish-Catching Device" title="Fish-Catching Device" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256909/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an improvement in fish-catching devices which provides a bait-holding device in a horizontal position and the ability to completely conceal the fish-catching device within the bait, including illustrations.</p>Card-File Cabinet.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256941/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256941/"><img alt="Card-File Cabinet." title="Card-File Cabinet." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256941/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a lockable card file cabinet or casing that allows for viewing through a transparent top with use of a rod for moving cards back and forth. The transparent top allows customer information to be stored and used, but not edited without a key.</p>Cotton-Delinter2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256951/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256951/"><img alt="Cotton-Delinter" title="Cotton-Delinter" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256951/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a durable and inexpensive machine that remove cotton seed from lint.</p>Brake-Band Clencher2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257085/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257085/"><img alt="Brake-Band Clencher" title="Brake-Band Clencher" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257085/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements in brake-band clenchers. It is intended to "provide an improved Ford brake band clencher adapted for holding the brake bands in place while the transmission case is being replaced" (lines 14-18).</p>Electric Hairbrush2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257223/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257223/"><img alt="Electric Hairbrush" title="Electric Hairbrush" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257223/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an improved electric hairbrush having an insulated electrical heating element and separately charged electrically conductive metallic bristles. The hairbrush is designed to straighten hair and/or to electrically treat a user's hair and scalp with a low-voltage current. A device in the handle allows the user to regulate the heating of the element.</p>Drilling and Riveting Machine2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257227/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257227/"><img alt="Drilling and Riveting Machine" title="Drilling and Riveting Machine" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257227/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for an improved drilling and riveting machine designed designed to drill through and rivet multiple layers of materials at once.</p>Adjustable Crib or Bed.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256495/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256495/"><img alt="Adjustable Crib or Bed." title="Adjustable Crib or Bed." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256495/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for improvements in Adjustable Cribs or Beds for children to sit beside the bed of the mother or guardian of the child. Made to be "easily and quickly attachable to or connected with any make of" (lines 17-19) the adult's bed "so that the mattresses of the bed and crib will be perfectly even or flush, without space...between them" (lines 20-22). Includes illustrations.</p>Drum-Lining.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256507/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256507/"><img alt="Drum-Lining." title="Drum-Lining." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256507/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a cement pulverizer drum made of cast iron with a tongue and groove connection that is strong, durable, and easy to make.</p>Gas Meter Attachment.2020-07-01T08:02:25-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256581/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256581/"><img alt="Gas Meter Attachment." title="Gas Meter Attachment." src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1256581/small/"/></a></p><p>Patent for a gas meter attachment that will allow the meter to still function properly when somehow placed in a position other than upright. Valves that would not be functional due to changes in gravitational forces resulting from the meter being in a position other than upright are remedied using this attachment by new register and valve design.</p>