Air-Brake System (open access)

Air-Brake System

Patent for an air brake system for trains which does not require waiting between uses for the brakes to recharge with air.
Date: December 6, 1910
Creator: Dillander, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Lubricating-Cups. (open access)

Locking Device for Lubricating-Cups.

Patent for a locking device for lubricating cups that prevents the plug from coming out of the cup.
Date: December 27, 1910
Creator: Anderson, Kos M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Engine-Valve. (open access)

Engine-Valve.

Patent for an engine valve for air brake systems on trains, which governs the pressure of air released and keeps it steady.
Date: August 9, 1910
Creator: Dillander, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Tie (open access)

Railroad-Tie

Patent for a concrete railroad tie reinforced with steel. Illustrations included.
Date: May 3, 1910
Creator: Matejka, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Stalk Cutter (open access)

Cotton Stalk Cutter

Patent for a cotton stalk cutter. This invention is designed for cutting cotton stalks while mounted on an axle, consisting a frame whereby the cutter could be adjusted.
Date: January 4, 1910
Creator: Hallmark, Ples C.
System: The Portal to Texas History