Resource Type

Can-Opener. (open access)

Can-Opener.

Patent for a can opener that is made from "a single flat piece of metal" (line 17) and is made for ease of operation, reducing the chance of the user cutting themselves.
Date: March 19, 1918
Creator: Williams, Paul E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Starter. (open access)

Starter.

Patent for starter for internal combustion motors. The starter will not emit the backward kick of the motor which could injure the operator.
Date: March 5, 1918
Creator: Parrott, Columbus A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gas-Burner. (open access)

Gas-Burner.

Patent for a gas burner, which can have the mixture of gas and air adjusted.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Mintier, Thomas H. & Jennings, Harry J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dispensing-Counter (open access)

Dispensing-Counter

Patent is for new way of dispensing and weighing material housed on store shelves. It saves time and labor putting items out.
Date: March 20, 1917
Creator: Griffin, William Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History