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Rotary Engine
Patent is for a rotary engine. The design of this rotary engine includes an inlet and exhaust that also prevents internal leakage of working fluid under pressure.
Date:
May 8, 1912
Creator:
Bennison, Samuel
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Discharge Pipe
Patent for a discharge pipe. This invention is a flexible connection for use between the sections of metallic pipe in order to discharge material out of the dredger. Illustration included.
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Berndt, Frank
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination coat and pants hanger.
Patent for a combined coat and trousers hanger that is formed strongly of wire to maintain its shape and durability, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
February 20, 1912
Creator:
Collier, Frank A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Attachment for Rocking Chairs
Patent for a fan attachment for rocking chairs. Illustration included.
Date:
October 1, 1912
Creator:
Csontos, Joseph
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Gun or Rifle.
Patent for a gun or rifle with a magazine, which quickly and automatically ejects spent cartridges and reloads.
Date:
May 7, 1912
Creator:
Douglas, William M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Projectile
Patent for Projectile. "The present invention relates to projectiles and has particular reference to a shell which is adapted to be fired from a gun to penetrate the object aimed at and subsequently explode therein. An important object of the invention is to provide a projectile of the above mentioned character, so constructed so that the same will have a high armor penetrating efficiency and a very large explosive material carrying capacity, whereby the explosion of the shell subsequently to its penetration into or through the armor will be very disastrous" (lines 9-22).
Date:
August 16, 1912
Creator:
Douglas, William M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fastener for Blind Slats
Patent for fasteners for blind slats. This invention is an improved spring actuated device attached with a central rod of the shutter. Illustration included.
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Blind Slats
Patent for a locking device for blind slats. "The object in view is the provision of improved means formed with a resilient member for engaging the slat adjusting strip for turning the same and exerting strain thereon for preventing accidental movement thereof and of the slats" (lines 17-22). Illustration
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Franklin, Robert M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wax-Press
Patent for a wax press for pressing oil out of wax that does not have to be opened to test the wax or remove it for use.
Date:
April 23, 1912
Creator:
Hansen, Julius
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Process of Making Salve.
Patent for a process for making salve from sheep sorrel leaves and stems in a copper pot that produces a medical paste.
Date:
April 2, 1912
Creator:
Herald, John W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of Galveston and Galveston Bay]
Map shows early twentieth century Galveston, Texas streets and Galveston Bay islands and harbor details. Scale not indicated.
Date:
[1912..1922]
Creator:
John S. Swift Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Blind-Stop
Patent for a blind stop for windows and doors. Illustrations included.
Date:
April 30, 1912
Creator:
Labit, Girard E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Laundry-Extractors
Patent for a time cut-off and brake attachment for laundry extractors for preventing accidents. Illustrations included.
Date:
January 23, 1912
Creator:
Moore, Robert Marion
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 - Congested District
Sanborn map sheet showing a district within Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 - Cotton Compress and Warehouse District
Sanborn map sheet showing a district within Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 - Index
Index to Sanborn maps of Dallas in Dallas County, Texas, listing street names and maps on which they appear.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 - Key
Sanborn map key for Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, showing the areas covered by numbered map sheets that contain more precise details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 1
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 2
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 3
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 4
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 5
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 6
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston 1912 Sheet 7
Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sanborn Map Company
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History