Antislipping Device for Tires (open access)

Antislipping Device for Tires

Patent for a device intended to decrease slippage of vehicle tires on roads that are either damaged or otherwise hard to navigate due to weather conditions.
Date: September 4, 1919
Creator: Edwards, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speculum. (open access)

Speculum.

Patent for an improved speculum, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 15, 1914
Creator: P'Pool, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Splicer. (open access)

Wire-Splicer.

Patent for a wire splicer, or a device that connects distinct wires by looping them together. Illustrations included.
Date: September 30, 1912
Creator: Martin, Enoch
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stovepipe Water-Heater (open access)

Stovepipe Water-Heater

Patent for a stovepipe water heater. Illustrations included.
Date: September 10, 1912
Creator: Garrard, Willey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History