Tank-Valve. (open access)

Tank-Valve.

Patent for a tank valve, which prevents leakage and can be used as a tank or trough valve.
Date: May 4, 1909
Creator: Hampton, William M. & Shive, Caleb C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Reciprocating Engine. (open access)

Rotary Reciprocating Engine.

Patent for a rotary reciprocating engine that is smaller, has more horse-power, and has less friction than previous models.
Date: May 8, 1900
Creator: Williams, Win D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churn-Dash. (open access)

Churn-Dash.

Patent for new improvements to a churn dash, including two concentric rings joined by inclined wings with accompanying illustrations.
Date: May 10, 1898
Creator: Renfro, John R., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Gate. (open access)

Railroad-Gate.

Patent for improvements in automatic railway and farm gates by using a combination and arrangement of two supporting-frames, two sliding gates, a diagonal rod to secure the gates; with three levers each having its own functions, and two friction rollers. Illustration is included.
Date: May 12, 1891
Creator: Wood, Horace Overall & Smith, Sanford Sanders
System: The Portal to Texas History