Calcining-Furnance. (open access)

Calcining-Furnance.

Patent for updates to "calcining-furnaces", specifically several original and new parts, including illustrations.
Date: July 31, 1900
Creator: Hughes, Godfrey
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electrolytic Cell (open access)

Electrolytic Cell

Patent for an electrolytic cell. "This invention relates to electrolytic cells especially adapted and intended for the electrolyzing of the sulfates of the alkalies to obtain sulfuric acid and alkaline hydrates" (lines 10-13). Illustration included.
Date: October 31, 1905
Creator: Anderson, Henry S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Corn-Popper (open access)

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
Rotary Engine. (open access)

Rotary Engine.

Patent for a rotary engine, which can be powered with a variety of different power sources and is more efficient and durable than previous ones.
Date: March 31, 1908
Creator: Schaefer, Herbert Clyde
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oiling Device for Stock-Dies. (open access)

Oiling Device for Stock-Dies.

Patent for an oiling device for stock dies, which is controlled by an operator and is easily detached and cleaned.
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: Thatcher, Frank
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Table. (open access)

Table.

Patent for a table that is resistant and adaptable to sudden movements and maintains its tabletop balance, meant for use on ships.
Date: August 31, 1915
Creator: Davila, Luis C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Flying-Machine. (open access)

Flying-Machine.

Patent for a flying machine that is designed to carry heavy weight such as for multiple passengers or cargo. It is also designed to be used for military purposes such as for carrying weaponry and soldiers.
Date: December 31, 1918
Creator: Torres, Frank
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Apparatus for Separating or Concentrating Ores (open access)

Apparatus for Separating or Concentrating Ores

Patent for improvements in apparatus for separating or concentrating ores through a flotation method.
Date: August 31, 1920
Creator: Cole, David
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fluid-Conditioning Apparatus. (open access)

Fluid-Conditioning Apparatus.

Patent for an air conditioning apparatus that provides "new and improved means for moistening and cooling air," including the "collection and accumulation" of the cooling fluid (lines 10-12).
Date: May 31, 1921
Creator: Lindauer, William A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-292 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-292

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the Comptroller has the legal authority to issue a warrant to reimburse the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 for funds expended in the prosecution of the case of Texas v. New Mexico in the United States Supreme Court.
Date: October 31, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1751, Chapter 347 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1751, Chapter 347

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
Date: May 31, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History