Grain-Doors for Railroad-Cars. (open access)

Grain-Doors for Railroad-Cars.

Patent for the grain doors that will improve better access through the use of double doors.
Date: May 7, 1912
Creator: Loe, James T. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Connector for Lamps (open access)

Connector for Lamps

Patent for a connector for headlights that allows them to turn and to be operated from one location in the car.
Date: April 30, 1912
Creator: McKiel, James B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locomotive Driving-Box (open access)

Locomotive Driving-Box

Patent for a locomotive driving box which provides shoes, wedges, and other train parts for repair. Illustrations included.
Date: April 30, 1912
Creator: Walsh, Frank A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Headlight for Automobiles (open access)

Headlight for Automobiles

Patent for a headlight for automobiles that turns with the steering rod.
Date: April 23, 1912
Creator: McKiel, James B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air-Brake (open access)

Air-Brake

Patent for an air brake for trains that reduces jerking when the brakes are applied.
Date: February 6, 1912
Creator: Mead, William E.
System: The Portal to Texas History