Closet Seat Catch (open access)

Closet Seat Catch

Patent for a closet seat catch.
Date: March 31, 1903
Creator: Alexander, Francis Marion
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment-Seam. (open access)

Garment-Seam.

Patent for a method "of forming seams for joining fabrics, metals, paper, or other sheets by means of thread, rivets, solder, or other expedient, and it has for its object to provide a seam within the outer sheets and their linings will be simultaneously joined at a single operation and by use of a single line of stiching, rivets, or other securing means." (lines 11-19)
Date: April 14, 1903
Creator: Johnson, Nellie E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Operating Device for Air-Break Angle-Cocks. (open access)

Operating Device for Air-Break Angle-Cocks.

Patent for improvements in air-break systems where the angle-cock may be operated by the breakeman from either side of the car without going between the cars. (Lines 15-18) Illustration is included.
Date: March 10, 1903
Creator: Riley, William B.
System: The Portal to Texas History