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Mechanism for Overcoming Dead-Centers.
Patent for a "mechanism for overcoming what are known in mechanics as 'dead-centers,' which occur in machines where a shaft is driven by means of a crank." (Lines 13-16) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 4, 1896
Creator:
Johnson, Willie Harry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Governor for Steam-Engines.
Patent for "a steam engine governor for shutting off the supply of steam to the engine in the event of the governor-belt breaking or slipping from the pulley, which is operatively connected with the weighted arms of the governor, so as to control the motion of the latter." (Lines 9-15) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date:
August 25, 1896
Creator:
Wilcox, Ferdenand, S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History