Tie (open access)

Tie

Patent for a metallic casing for a railroad tie. Illustrations included.
Date: August 27, 1912
Creator: Bzsan, Stefan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Monkey Wrench (open access)

Monkey Wrench

Patent for a type of monkey wrench in which the movable jaw of the wrench is mounted upon the fixed jaw so that it is easily shifted upon the disengagement of a detent for the fixed jaw. This allows the wrench to be held in any desired adjusted position with relation to the fixed jaw.
Date: October 18, 1912
Creator: Joseph Mensik
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oven (open access)

Oven

Patent for an oven that cooks evenly and at a higher heat than other ovens with the same amount of fuel.
Date: October 8, 1912
Creator: Seale, Jefferson W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device for Hanging Wall-Paper. (open access)

Device for Hanging Wall-Paper.

Patent for a device for hanging wall paper that includes a paper holder and paper brush/roller.
Date: February 13, 1912
Creator: Randle, Millard F.
System: The Portal to Texas History