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Anti Friction Journal.
Patent for a new and improved anti-friction journal. This design "relates to anti-friction devices adapted especially for hoisting pulleys; and it has for its object to provide a device in which the shaft or axis of the main hoisting-pulley shall be supported or mounted upon the peripheries of wheels of a considerable diameter as compared with that of the hoisting-pulley, whereby the friction may be lessened to the greatest possible extent" (lines 24-32).
Date:
July 22, 1884
Creator:
Taylor, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Steam-Engine.
Patent for an invention that "relates to rotary engines in general, and more particularly to that class wherein a piston is disposed eccentric to the cylinder and is provided with radially-movable heads disposed to travel against the inner periphery of the cylinder and receive the steam-pressure, the object of the invention being to provide a simple and efficient construction which will develop a high speed with a minimum consumption of steam" (lines 12-21). Illustrations are included.
Date:
March 12, 1901
Creator:
Hays, James T. & Wilson, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gearing for the Feed Mechanism of Planters
Patent for gearing mechanisms in feed planters that are more efficient, faster, and less costly.
Date:
July 22, 1919
Creator:
Heylman, Edward M. & William, Roberts R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Elevated Carrier
Patent for an elevated carrier, primarily used to travel merchandise and such from one point to another.
Date:
July 22, 1919
Creator:
Smiley, John F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History