Switch Stand and Lock (open access)

Switch Stand and Lock

Patent for an improvement in switch-stand and locks, being that they cannot be picked or tampered with.
Date: July 21, 1914
Creator: Maupin, John D.; Allen, Harry E. & Baldwin, Springfield
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fish-Line Bob (open access)

Fish-Line Bob

Patent for a fish bob that can clamp and grip the fishing line. The fish bob can also be moved at will to any position with the users thumb or fingers.
Date: December 29, 1914
Creator: Bissett, Caleb
System: The Portal to Texas History
Non-Refillable Bottle. (open access)

Non-Refillable Bottle.

Patent for a non-refillable bottle
Date: June 23, 1914
Creator: Red, John E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gas Producer (open access)

Gas Producer

Patent for a new invention of a "reverse draft gas producer in which a clean and pure dry gas can be obtained from lignite or low grade fuel, and especially adapted for use in connection with explosive engines" (lines 11-14).
Date: May 26, 1914
Creator: Guggolz, John F.
System: The Portal to Texas History