Acetylene Gas Torch (open access)

Acetylene Gas Torch

Patent for a acetylene gas torch. Illustration included.
Date: March 15, 1904
Creator: Marsh, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Torpedo Receptacle (open access)

Torpedo Receptacle

Patent for a torpedo receptacle. This invention is an improvement for use with railroad lanterns. Illustration included.
Date: December 15, 1903
Creator: Barnett, John B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electric Signaling System for Railways (open access)

Electric Signaling System for Railways

Patent for an electric signaling system for railways which allows the engineer to see whether there is any danger or obstruction ahead on the track, and send and receive signals to and from a distant point. Illustrations included.
Date: June 15, 1909
Creator: Lacroix, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History
Safety Device for Steam-Boilers (open access)

Safety Device for Steam-Boilers

Patent for a safety device designed to cut off steam in the even of an accident.
Date: July 15, 1902
Creator: Foskett, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elastic Bulletin Board (open access)

Elastic Bulletin Board

Patent for a general utility bulletin-board. This device applies to various function whereby exists a need for posting bulletins and announcements. The bulletin board is made of elastic material to increase efficiency and serviceability. Illustrations included.
Date: January 15, 1907
Creator: Weeks, Frank W.
System: The Portal to Texas History