Lock (open access)

Lock

Patent for "an improved lock for sliding doors. It is furthermore designed to provide an improved seal-lock especially arranged for car-doors and constructed to be automatically locked by the closing of the door and to give the latter an initial start or opening when the lock is being released, so as to facilitate the opening of the door and prevent sticking thereof" (lines 9-17).
Date: July 23, 1901
Creator: Ozment, David Brewer
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lock (open access)

Lock

Patent for a keyless combination lock, including illustrations.
Date: July 23, 1901
Creator: Katzenberger, Oscar
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Hub (open access)

Vehicle Hub

Patent for lightweight and sturdy metal wheel hub for wooden spokes, including illustration.
Date: July 23, 1901
Creator: Holland, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knockdown Tank (open access)

Knockdown Tank

Patent for a sheet metal tank that is created in sections, able to be dismantled or "knocked down" in sections, and able to be transported in sections, including illustration.
Date: July 23, 1901
Creator: Harry, Hugh W. & Harry, Thomas C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Self Locking Door For Cotton Presses (open access)

Self Locking Door For Cotton Presses

Patent for a self-locking door clamp for cotton presses, including illustrations.
Date: July 23, 1901
Creator: Westbrook, John Alburt
System: The Portal to Texas History