Means for Utilizing Electrical Energy (open access)

Means for Utilizing Electrical Energy

Patent for a means of using electricity more efficiently, which entails "utilizing the extra current generated by the break in the circuit of an electromagnetic apparatus" (lines 16-18). Illustrations included.
Date: July 13, 1909
Creator: Perkins, Thomas F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Means for Utilizing Electrical Energy (open access)

Means for Utilizing Electrical Energy

Patent for an apparatus which consists of an electric motor that is operated by a battery and is designed to use electricity more efficiently. Illustrations included.
Date: July 13, 1909
Creator: Perkins, Thomas F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Timber Hewing Machine (open access)

Timber Hewing Machine

Patent for a timber hewing machine. This invention is designed for hewing timbers or railroad ties. Illustration included.
Date: July 31, 1906
Creator: Melton, William K. & King, James G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Track Fastener (open access)

Track Fastener

Patent for railroad track fastener. This invention is made of metallic track fasteners and uses a joint for meeting together the ends of the rails. Illustration included.
Date: July 14, 1908
Creator: Hutchins, William Dennis
System: The Portal to Texas History