Process of Producing Gas. (open access)

Process of Producing Gas.

Patent for a continuous process of producing a gas rich in carbon monoxide, in which the gas-forming combustible material enters the gas-generating chamber from one end while producer gas exits the other end. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 15, 1914
Creator: Hirt, Jules H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rerailer (open access)

Rerailer

Patent for a rerailer for putting railroad cars back on the tracks.
Date: November 15, 1910
Creator: McGann, Thomas W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Slime Separator and Classifier (open access)

Slime Separator and Classifier

Patent for a pulp separator and classifying apparatus. Illustrations included.
Date: February 15, 1910
Creator: Allen, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment. (open access)

Garment.

Patent for improvements for garments similar to trousers and overalls. Improvements include provision of fastenings that allow for the adjustment of the waistband.
Date: December 15, 1914
Creator: Mathias, Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Signal (open access)

Signal

Patent for an automobile to signal the direction the car will go. The signal tool functions as a hand on each side of the car and can withstand the weather.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: Hibbert, Lammers R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drafting-Tool. (open access)

Drafting-Tool.

Patent for a drafting ruler that does not need to be turned end over end to be used.
Date: May 15, 1917
Creator: Faas, Walter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Distilling Device (open access)

Distilling Device

Patent for a water distilling device which connects to a hot water boiler in a house.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Nenninger, Oscar A.
System: The Portal to Texas History