Steam-Trap (open access)

Steam-Trap

Patent for " a improved steam-separating trap or steam-eliminator for obtaining a supply of dry steam to an engine or like machinery" (lines 7-10 including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 5, 1900
Creator: Guild, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
Incandescent Hydrocarbon-Lamp. (open access)

Incandescent Hydrocarbon-Lamp.

Patent for "a new and useful incandescent hydrocarbon-lamp employing an easily-evaporated oil for fuel which transformed into gas before burning." (lines 5-10) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 26, 1900
Creator: Yorty, Henry Harrison & Purdy, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History