Alarm Attachment for Electric Bells. (open access)

Alarm Attachment for Electric Bells.

Patent for "an Alarm Attachment for Electric Bells." "The object in view is the provision of means for facilitating the change of an ordinary door-bell into a continuously-ringing alarm apparatus, while leaving the mechanism free to be changed back into its former operative condition as a door-bell."(Lines 10-15) Including illustrations and instructions.
Date: June 30, 1902
Creator: Blakeney, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Car-Mover (open access)

Car-Mover

Patent for a car mover designed to move train cars along the tracks and sidings. Illustrations included.
Date: June 30, 1908
Creator: Peek, Joseph S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Cultivator and Harrow (open access)

Combined Cultivator and Harrow

Patent for a combined cultivator and harrow. "This invention relates to an improved agricultural implement comprising in its construction a cultivator and a harrow, the tooth elements of which are so constructed and supported by the frame as to be capable of being adjusted for operation in several different positions" (line 8-14) illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Farris, Henry Clay
System: The Portal to Texas History
Telephone Transmitter and Receiver (open access)

Telephone Transmitter and Receiver

Patent for a telephone transmitter and receiver. The device is for lines "known as 'long-distance' telephones for the purpose of taking up the weakened vibrations and re-energizing them...transmitting them with increased volume" (line 12-15) illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Sammons, Oliver P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jack (open access)

Jack

Patent for a Jack. This design is operated by fluid pressure for use with driving axles and wheels.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Tuggle, Samuel Ritchie & Doering, Charles William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spectacle Holder (open access)

Spectacle Holder

Patent for a spectacle holder. Illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Grooms, Richard McLane
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railway Tie (open access)

Railway Tie

Patent for a railway tie designed to to provide a metallic tie which is light strong, and durable (line 16-17) illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Beazley, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bailing Press (open access)

Bailing Press

Patent for a baling press. This invention combines a truck and horse that facilitates the pressing of hay.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Moore, James Solomon; Adams, Barnett V.; Roy, Ransom J. & Jack, I. Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seed-Hopper (open access)

Seed-Hopper

Patent for a seed hopper "constructed to efficiently receive and discharge the cotton seed" (lines 12-13). Illustrations included.
Date: June 30, 1908
Creator: Severson, Oscar W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polish-Bottle and a Combined Stopper and Dauber Therefor (open access)

Polish-Bottle and a Combined Stopper and Dauber Therefor

Patent for a bottle for shoe polish which can also be used as a stopper and dauber. Illustrations included.
Date: June 30, 1908
Creator: Moltane, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History