Blind-Stop (open access)

Blind-Stop

Patent for a blind stop for windows and doors. Illustrations included.
Date: April 30, 1912
Creator: Labit, Girard E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Laundry-Extractors (open access)

Attachment for Laundry-Extractors

Patent for a time cut-off and brake attachment for laundry extractors for preventing accidents. Illustrations included.
Date: January 23, 1912
Creator: Moore, Robert Marion
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Gun or Rifle. (open access)

Automatic Gun or Rifle.

Patent for a gun or rifle with a magazine, which quickly and automatically ejects spent cartridges and reloads.
Date: May 7, 1912
Creator: Douglas, William M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combination coat and pants hanger. (open access)

Combination coat and pants hanger.

Patent for a combined coat and trousers hanger that is formed strongly of wire to maintain its shape and durability, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 20, 1912
Creator: Collier, Frank A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wax-Press (open access)

Wax-Press

Patent for a wax press for pressing oil out of wax that does not have to be opened to test the wax or remove it for use.
Date: April 23, 1912
Creator: Hansen, Julius
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Blind Slats (open access)

Locking Device for Blind Slats

Patent for a locking device for blind slats. "The object in view is the provision of improved means formed with a resilient member for engaging the slat adjusting strip for turning the same and exerting strain thereon for preventing accidental movement thereof and of the slats" (lines 17-22). Illustration
Date: December 10, 1912
Creator: Franklin, Robert M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Projectile (open access)

Projectile

Patent for Projectile. "The present invention relates to projectiles and has particular reference to a shell which is adapted to be fired from a gun to penetrate the object aimed at and subsequently explode therein. An important object of the invention is to provide a projectile of the above mentioned character, so constructed so that the same will have a high armor penetrating efficiency and a very large explosive material carrying capacity, whereby the explosion of the shell subsequently to its penetration into or through the armor will be very disastrous" (lines 9-22).
Date: August 16, 1912
Creator: Douglas, William M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Process of Making Salve. (open access)

Process of Making Salve.

Patent for a process for making salve from sheep sorrel leaves and stems in a copper pot that produces a medical paste.
Date: April 2, 1912
Creator: Herald, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fastener for Blind Slats (open access)

Fastener for Blind Slats

Patent for fasteners for blind slats. This invention is an improved spring actuated device attached with a central rod of the shutter. Illustration included.
Date: December 10, 1912
Creator: Franklin, Robert M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Engine (open access)

Rotary Engine

Patent is for a rotary engine. The design of this rotary engine includes an inlet and exhaust that also prevents internal leakage of working fluid under pressure.
Date: May 8, 1912
Creator: Bennison, Samuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment for Rocking Chairs (open access)

Fan Attachment for Rocking Chairs

Patent for a fan attachment for rocking chairs. Illustration included.
Date: October 1, 1912
Creator: Csontos, Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Discharge Pipe (open access)

Discharge Pipe

Patent for a discharge pipe. This invention is a flexible connection for use between the sections of metallic pipe in order to discharge material out of the dredger. Illustration included.
Date: December 10, 1912
Creator: Berndt, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History