Automobile Torpedo (open access)

Automobile Torpedo

Patent for a shell torpedo launcher for submarines.
Date: December 20, 1910
Creator: Douglas, William M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crude-Oil Burner. (open access)

Crude-Oil Burner.

Patent for a crude oil burner for use in steam boilers, which reduces fuel usage.
Date: September 13, 1910
Creator: Owin, Elijah J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bicycle (open access)

Bicycle

Patent for a bicycle propelled by the front wheel. Illustrations included.
Date: May 17, 1910
Creator: Franklin, Robert M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cistern-Cover. (open access)

Cistern-Cover.

Patent for a cistern cover that is easily taken on and off.
Date: December 20, 1910
Creator: Hewitt, James E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weed-Destroying Compostion (open access)

Weed-Destroying Compostion

Patent for a weed-destroying composition consisting of sulfur, caustic soda, and water.
Date: July 8, 1910
Creator: Orton, Ingomar F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment. (open access)

Garment.

Patent for a garment, which prevents chafing of the legs while working in hot environments .
Date: April 5, 1910
Creator: Prendergast, Richard P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Telephone-Transmitter Disinfector. (open access)

Telephone-Transmitter Disinfector.

Patent for a telephone transmitter disinfector, which kills germs on telephone mouthpieces.
Date: June 14, 1910
Creator: Peck, Frank H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ratchet Wrench (open access)

Ratchet Wrench

Patent for a ratchet wrench. Illustration included.
Date: March 1, 1910
Creator: Perussina, Samuel P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pruning-Shears. (open access)

Pruning-Shears.

Patent for new and useful improvement to pruning shears, including illustrations.
Date: October 25, 1910
Creator: Taylor, Samuel C.
System: The Portal to Texas History