Resource Type

Airship (open access)

Airship

Patent for an airshape. This invention is of a helicopter design. Illustration included.
Date: January 21, 1913
Creator: Darche, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Soap-Drainer and Brush (open access)

Combined Soap-Drainer and Brush

Patent for a brush which can be used as a soap receptacle when laid flat on its back. In this position, it also allows the brush bristles to drain.
Date: January 19, 1915
Creator: Tijou, Lincoln
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aerocompass. (open access)

Aerocompass.

Patent for an aerocompass, which improves upon a compass combined with inclinometers or map-boards. It is intended for use on submarines, airplanes, or in an area when it would be difficult to use a regular compass.
Date: January 8, 1918
Creator: Fischer, Fred Charlie.
System: The Portal to Texas History