Resource Type

Fire-Escape (open access)

Fire-Escape

Patent for "a fire-escape and observation-tower, which may be raised or extended at any point, or be lowered and compactly folded for transportation" (lines 7-10).
Date: January 15, 1889
Creator: Rüllmann, John D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elastic Bulletin Board (open access)

Elastic Bulletin Board

Patent for a general utility bulletin-board. This device applies to various function whereby exists a need for posting bulletins and announcements. The bulletin board is made of elastic material to increase efficiency and serviceability. Illustrations included.
Date: January 15, 1907
Creator: Weeks, Frank W.
System: The Portal to Texas History