Block-Signaling Device. (open access)

Block-Signaling Device.

Patent for a block signaling device for railroads, which sends an audible signal as well as a telephone message to the incoming train.
Date: October 6, 1908
Creator: Fechner, William & Fechner, Albert Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Protector and Irrigator For Plants (open access)

Combined Protector and Irrigator For Plants

Patent for a combined protector and irrigator that provides protection for the plant from insects and other animals, and provides proper watering from a reservoir. The contraption can be re-used and be accommodated for different size plants.
Date: October 30, 1917
Creator: Arnold, John P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Package Gripper and Holder. (open access)

Package Gripper and Holder.

Patent for a package gripper for reaching items on high shelves without climbing a ladder.
Date: October 15, 1907
Creator: Fell, Julius P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Picking Machine. (open access)

Cotton-Picking Machine.

Patent for simple and inexpensive improvements to the cotton-picking machine by staggering the picker arms for increased efficiency and productivity. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 21, 1913
Creator: Haring, Peter Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History