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Automatic Air-Brake Coupling.
Patent for "a new and useful improvements in automatic air-brake couplers to enable others skilled in the art to make and use the same, the invention also relates to improvements in automatic air-brake couplings in cars". (lines 5-10) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
July 17, 1900
Creator:
Cary, Lewis C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Corn-Popper
Patent for a corn popper used for popping corn and general cooking. Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1907
Creator:
Young, G. B.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Corn-Popper
Patent for a corn popper. Illustrations included.
Date:
June 25, 1907
Creator:
Young, George B. & Young, Joseph H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Sizing Ores or for Other Uses
Patent for an apparatus for sizing ores. This invention is to "accomplish and accurate or approximately accurate sizing or classification of ores or granular materials in a rapid and thorough manner and with as large a capacity as possible" (line 15-19) illustrations included.
Date:
June 23, 1903
Creator:
Swain, Seth Russell
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Air-Cleaning System
Patent for an air cleaning system to be used in homes. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 20, 1909
Creator:
Mayo, William C. & Houlehan, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Street-Car and Air-Brake Coupling
Patent for a combined street-car and air-brake coupling.
Date:
February 10, 1903
Creator:
Cary, Lewis C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annuciator
Patent for an annunciator. "This invention is designed for use in connection with a complete traction system" (lines 13-14). The design drives instruments via a train air system so that air pressure is constantly maintained. Illustrations included.
Date:
February 18, 1908
Creator:
Mayo, William C.; Houlehan, John & Briggs, George E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Thimbles.
Patent for invention for the improvement of attachments for thimbles. "The objects of the invention are to produce a device of simple construction for cutting the thread when sewing that can be readily applied to old as well as to new thimbles; also to produce the device in such manner that the thread can be quickly and conveniently cut at any desired point in an expeditious manner " (lines 17-24). Includes specifications and illustrations.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Brown, Archie Edwards
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Corn-Popper
Patent for a corn popper that can also be used for roasting nuts or for general cooking. Illustrations included.
Date:
December 31, 1907
Creator:
Young, George B. & Young, Joseph H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Air-Brake, Lighting, and Signaling System for Railway-Trains
Patent for an electrical system which provides air brake, lighting, and signaling mechanisms for trains. Illustrations included.
Date:
February 18, 1908
Creator:
Mayo, William C. & Houlehan, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Auto-Door Stop
Patent for a door stop that is cheap to produce and holds doors firmly.
Date:
November 3, 1908
Creator:
Hill, Ulysses H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cleaning Apparatus.
Patent for a cleaning apparatus, which cleans objects by blasting air across them and has an air cleaning system for use after the cleaning is done.
Date:
June 1, 1909
Creator:
Mayo, William C. & Houlehan, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Air-Lock for Mines and Tunnels
Patent for an air lock to remove water, polluted air, and heat from mines and tunnels and force in fresh air. Illustrations included.
Date:
September 8, 1908
Creator:
Durack, Partick H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Composite Railway-Tie.
Patent for a railway tie made from concrete and iron, which is more durable than previous ties of this type.
Date:
November 5, 1907
Creator:
Smith, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Pen and Pencil Rack
Patent for a pen and pencil rack. Illustrations included.
Date:
November 26, 1907
Creator:
Twaddell, Janie S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined System of Electric Signaling and Switch Setting for Railroads
Patent for improved system of electric signaling and opening and closing rail systems.
Date:
April 17, 1906
Creator:
Wagner, Bruno Otto
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 13, 1902
Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
November 13, 1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 7, 1902
Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
August 7, 1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 22, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 29, 1902
Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
October 29, 1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, August 8, 1902
Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
August 8, 1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, August 22, 1902
Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
August 22, 1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Times. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 8, 1902
Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
November 8, 1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History