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Steam-Turbine for Locomotives. (open access)

Steam-Turbine for Locomotives.

Patent for a compact mechanism related to steam turbines, which has positive geared connections with the driving access of the locomotive, resulting in reduced friction. This increases efficiency of the driving action while reduced the expenditure of elastic fluid in order to run smoothly.
Date: December 5, 1911
Creator: Dumas, Joel Benjaman
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gin Saw Cleaner (open access)

Gin Saw Cleaner

Patent for a gin saw cleaner. Illustration included.
Date: March 28, 1911
Creator: Pillow, James G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Safety-Valve for Pneumatic Tires. (open access)

Safety-Valve for Pneumatic Tires.

Patent for a safety valve for pneumatic tires that prevents the tire from exploding from excess pressure.
Date: October 3, 1911
Creator: Burkett, Bruce
System: The Portal to Texas History