Chemical Fire-Engine. (open access)

Chemical Fire-Engine.

Patent for a chemical fire engine that does not require refilling after the first charge is emptied.
Date: February 14, 1911
Creator: Minnis, Henry M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Storm-Cellar (open access)

Storm-Cellar

Patent for a storm cellar. Illustrations included.
Date: February 21, 1911
Creator: Leddy, Herbert L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quilting-Frame. (open access)

Quilting-Frame.

Patent for a quilting frame that can be lifted up and down to allow for easy storage.
Date: February 14, 1911
Creator: Trantham, Lizzie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Separator for Seed Cotton (open access)

Separator for Seed Cotton

Patent for a machine that separates seed cotton from its hulls and any extraneous dirt before it goes to the gin.
Date: February 20, 1917
Creator: Ellenburg, Joe N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door-Securer (open access)

Door-Securer

Patent for a portable device that can produce a secure room by securing the door.
Date: February 8, 1916
Creator: Simmons, Jesse W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Towel-Holder (open access)

Towel-Holder

Patent for improvement of towel holders. "Constructed to provide a fresh, clean portion of toweling for each successive user." (lines 12-14)
Date: February 12, 1918
Creator: Hudson, Richard E. & Bickley, William P.
System: The Portal to Texas History