Automatic Regulator for Pneumatic Flues (open access)

Automatic Regulator for Pneumatic Flues

Patent for a regulated valve to automatically maintain air pressure in a pneumatic conveyor flue. Excessive air pressure causes a secondary valve to open and vent the pressure while at the same time impeding air flow downstream.
Date: May 28, 1901
Creator: Caffey, Charles B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boat-Propeller. (open access)

Boat-Propeller.

Patent for a boat propeller, which is inexpensive and adaptable to small boats. The propeller can go forwards or backwards and use multiple oars.
Date: February 5, 1901
Creator: Caffey, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History