Combined Elastic Clutch and Engine-Starter (open access)

Combined Elastic Clutch and Engine-Starter

Patent for a combined elastic clutch and engine starter for hydrocarbon engines that does not produce a jerk.
Date: April 23, 1912
Creator: Reagan, Edgar U. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electric-Lamp Attachment. (open access)

Electric-Lamp Attachment.

Patent for an electric-lamp attachment, "the primary object of this invention being the provision of a lamp socket attachment of supporting means in combination with a switch, whereby the current energizing the filament of an incandescent lamp is so controlled as to produce different degrees of incandescence in the filament and thus produce different degrees of radiance to produce a dim or a highlight as may be desired" (lines 9-18). Illustrations included.
Date: April 23, 1912
Creator: McNeel, William Pinkney
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gage or Indicator for Liquid-Tanks. (open access)

Gage or Indicator for Liquid-Tanks.

Patent for a gage or indicator for liquid tanks of inflammable and explosive liquids. Its main purpose is to prevent leakage to minimize danger from fire, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: April 23, 1912
Creator: Surber, Steven P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Tire (open access)

Vehicle-Tire

Patent for a vehicle tire with improved springs.
Date: April 23, 1912
Creator: Banks, Theodore H.
System: The Portal to Texas History