Automatic Train Stop (open access)

Automatic Train Stop

Patent for an automatic train stop. Used to simplify the construction where fewer magnets and changeable switches are necessary. To provide an automatic train control mechanism with a normally closed circuit, the breakage or disarrangement of any part that would ensure the stopping of the train.
Date: May 21, 1918
Creator: Bulla, Melbern B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cigar or Cigarette Holder (open access)

Cigar or Cigarette Holder

Patent for improvements to cigar and cigarette holders so that the stub (butt) of the cigar/cigarette can be easily ejected, thereby decreasing the instances of choking. This also makes the mouthpiece easier to clean and therefore, more sanitary.
Date: May 14, 1918
Creator: McClintock, Herbert R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Torpedo-Guard. (open access)

Torpedo-Guard.

Patent for torpedo guards that can be applied without needing to place the vessel in a dry dock, as well as giving the option of retracting the torpedo guards when not needed. Includes illustrations.
Date: May 21, 1918
Creator: Rolf, Frederick G.
System: The Portal to Texas History