Rapid-Transit Car (open access)

Rapid-Transit Car

Patent for a rapid transit car that runs on cables in the air.
Date: June 25, 1912
Creator: Barnett, John B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Clamp (open access)

Rail-Clamp

Patent for a rail clamp to "prevent spreading of the rails"(lines 10-11).
Date: June 18, 1912
Creator: Ausburn, George F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plowshare Attachment. (open access)

Plowshare Attachment.

Patent for a plowshare attachment, which will allow a new replacement part when this part is no longer in working condition.
Date: June 11, 1912
Creator: Hickle, Pryor H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door-Strip (open access)

Door-Strip

Patent for a door strip for blocking air gaps below doors.
Date: June 4, 1912
Creator: Valentine, Levi Jackson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Double-Acting Pump-Jack (open access)

Double-Acting Pump-Jack

Patent for a double acting pump jack for artesian wells.
Date: June 11, 1912
Creator: Pittman, William T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door Operating Means (open access)

Door Operating Means

Patent for a mechanism to operate jail doors. The mechanism is "operated with a single movement of the hand to open and close a plurality of doors simultaneously" (14-19). Illustrations included.
Date: June 25, 1912
Creator: Youngblood, David Franklin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cutting Mechanism for Corn-Harvesters (open access)

Cutting Mechanism for Corn-Harvesters

Patent for a cutting mechanism for corn harvesters that allows the stalks to be cut more effectively while the corn is being harvested.
Date: June 4, 1912
Creator: Tilson, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History