Governor for Explosive-Engines. (open access)

Governor for Explosive-Engines.

Patent for a governor for explosive engines for use in trains, which will increase the fuel efficiency of the engines.
Date: April 27, 1909
Creator: Mayo, William C. & Houlehan, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seal-Lock. (open access)

Seal-Lock.

Patent for a seal lock for railroad cars, which will show whether an unauthorized entry has been made by requiring the seal ton be broken before the lock opens.
Date: April 27, 1909
Creator: Christian, Edward L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Necktie (open access)

Necktie

Patent for a pre-made necktie. This is a pre-made four in hand necktie that is designed to be adjustable to various neck sizes and made to not tear a shirt collar.
Date: April 27, 1915
Creator: Allen, Joseph H.
System: The Portal to Texas History