April 4, 2015 by davidaantiques 1915 AUTOMOBILE BOYCE MOTOR METER RADIATOR CAP START YOUR ENGINE!! The Boyce Moto Meter Company was issued 1st patent in 1912 for a radiator cap that incorporated a thermometer that was visible to the driver with a sensor that measured the heat of the water vapor. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related