Switch-Stand. (open access)

Switch-Stand.

Patent for a switch stand that automatically switches to danger when unlocked and has independently rotating switch operating spindles and target spindles.
Date: October 19, 1915
Creator: Praetorius, Richard P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rug-Hanger. (open access)

Rug-Hanger.

Patent for the improvement of rug-hangers. The invention consists of multiple rollers that facilitate both the mounting and disengagement of rugs or other large flexible articles of merchandise from the hanger.
Date: May 11, 1915
Creator: Griffin, James S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Car-Replacer (open access)

Car-Replacer

Patent for improved replacers for derailed railroad cars, complete with illustrations.
Date: April 13, 1915
Creator: Duval, Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vise and Saw-Clamp (open access)

Vise and Saw-Clamp

Patent for improvements to vise and saw clamps complete with illustration.
Date: April 13, 1915
Creator: King, William T.
System: The Portal to Texas History