Car-Seal. (open access)

Car-Seal.

Patent for a car seal, made of a long, thin, and narrow metallic strip. When it is looped through two parts of the car body, the ends can be pinned together with sealing irons. This car seal cannot be tampered with without visible evidence showing.
Date: December 5, 1911
Creator: Lawler, Claude B.; Bryan, William A. & Keller, John.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Shelving and Display-Cabinet. (open access)

Rotary Shelving and Display-Cabinet.

Patent for a rotary shelf and display cabinet that has a large amount of display space available in it.
Date: July 4, 1911
Creator: Hawkins, Millard F. & Berry, Joseph C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Tie and Rail-Fastener. (open access)

Railroad-Tie and Rail-Fastener.

Patent for a concrete railroad tie and rail fastener.
Date: March 7, 1911
Creator: Planett, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil Burner (open access)

Oil Burner

Patent for an oil burner. Illustrations included.
Date: June 13, 1911
Creator: Pickens, James H. & Shepard, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cut-Off for Concrete-Mixers (open access)

Cut-Off for Concrete-Mixers

Patent for a cut-off valve for rotary concrete mixers. Illustrations included.
Date: August 1, 1911
Creator: Shero, Clarence E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Frog and Guard Rail for Railway Tracks (open access)

Frog and Guard Rail for Railway Tracks

Patent for a frog and guard rail for railway tracks. Illustration included.
Date: June 6, 1911
Creator: Thomas, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History