5 Matching Results

Results open in a new window/tab.

Chimney-Protector. (open access)

Chimney-Protector.

Patent for chimney protectors "which can be readily applied and will secure a water-tight joint between the smoke-pipe and the roof." (Lines 11-13) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 8, 1896
Creator: Lamprecht, William & Krieger, Edward C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trunk. (open access)

Trunk.

Patent for traveling trunk "in which all the conveniences of home are embodied. The trunk is especially adapted to the use of tourists remaining abroad for a great length of time" (lines 13-17) and includes spaces for books, clothes, hats, a writing desk, special locking mechanisms, and other features.
Date: August 8, 1916
Creator: Traweek, Katie L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tire - Bolt Wrench. (open access)

Tire - Bolt Wrench.

Patent for a new and improved tire-bolt wrench. This design is to "provide a new and improved wrench which is simple and durable in construction" (line 7 - 9).
Date: February 8, 1898
Creator: Willey, Lewis C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Syringe (open access)

Syringe

Patent for a syringe. This invention is meant for use with animals to perform artificial insemination. Illustrations included.
Date: January 8, 1907
Creator: Brookes, Robert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Signal-Lock for Mail-Boxes (open access)

Signal-Lock for Mail-Boxes

Patent for a signal lock for mailboxes used to "indicate the presence or absence of mail matter in the box" (lines 10-11).
Date: September 8, 1908
Creator: Patterson, Samuel & Wiseman, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History