Resource Type

Apparatus for Applying Dry Hot Air to the Face (open access)

Apparatus for Applying Dry Hot Air to the Face

Patent for a hot air blowing device for blowing on the face that has adjustable temperature settings.
Date: October 1, 1907
Creator: Smith, William Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydrant. (open access)

Hydrant.

Patent for a fire hydrant, which can send a normal pressure flow of water into a hose before a fire engine is attached to allow water to be put on a fire faster. Once the fire engine is attached, the hydrant will switch to high pressure water flow.
Date: October 22, 1907
Creator: Midgett, Franklin G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baling-Press (open access)

Baling-Press

Patent for a manually operated baling press which bales materials more easily than other presses.
Date: October 15, 1907
Creator: Stopple, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chair-Dowel for Building Purposes. (open access)

Chair-Dowel for Building Purposes.

Patent for a chair dowel for constructing chairs, which puts the whole weight of the chair on top of the columns of the chair rather than the sides.
Date: October 15, 1907
Creator: Wilson, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History