Apparatus for Utilizing Hot Slag for Heating Purposes (open access)

Apparatus for Utilizing Hot Slag for Heating Purposes

Patent for an apparatus which holds molten slag in the exterior chambers of the receptacle such that the interior chambers can receive water to be heated, producing steam and hot air.
Date: September 11, 1900
Creator: Wells, James L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aparejo (open access)

Aparejo

Patent for more efficient and durable pack-saddle (aparejo) used by United States Army. Casing involves hollow boot-sticks and rubber-encased steel, with better fitting to prevent fatigue of animal.
Date: February 11, 1902
Creator: Keller, John & Titsworth, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Window Screen or Awning Holder (open access)

Window Screen or Awning Holder

Patent for a window screen or awning holder. Illustrations included.
Date: October 11, 1904
Creator: Wolf, Wilhelm Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Starter for Electric Motors (open access)

Starter for Electric Motors

Patent for an electric motor starter. Illustrations included.
Date: June 11, 1907
Creator: Mayo, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dust and Cinder Fender. (open access)

Dust and Cinder Fender.

Patent for a fender for railroad car windows that prevents the intrusion of dust and cinders into an open window while allowing window to remain open for light and ventilation. The device can be attached to either side of the car.
Date: December 11, 1900
Creator: Bell, Chester L.
System: The Portal to Texas History