Resource Type

Window Light Regulator (open access)

Window Light Regulator

Patent for a window light regulator. The light regulator is designed of two shades. The first shape is dark and the other is transparent. Illustration included.
Date: April 16, 1907
Creator: Alrich, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tobacco-Pipe. (open access)

Tobacco-Pipe.

Patent for a tobacco pipe with supplemental ducts in the sides of the pipe bowl to make the smoke travel farther and become cool and sweet and prevent saliva from going into the fire bowl. It also has a place for a nicotine filter if desired.
Date: April 16, 1907
Creator: Kneezell, Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Uterine Supporter. (open access)

Uterine Supporter.

Patent for a uterine supporter which has a soft and flexible bulb supporting the uterus and a more rigid opposite end keeping the bulb in place. The device attaches to a cord on the waistband.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Baird, William T.
System: The Portal to Texas History