Tray-Holding Attachment for Bedsteads (open access)

Tray-Holding Attachment for Bedsteads

Patent for an attachment for a bedstead in order to hold a tray. The invention allows a tray, or trays, to be held over a bed to hold food, drink, or other items closer to the occupant.
Date: October 27, 1914
Creator: Beechie, Simon Alfred
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polish for Woodwork and Method of Preparing the Same. (open access)

Polish for Woodwork and Method of Preparing the Same.

Patent for a polish for varnished woodwork
Date: September 14, 1914
Creator: Hancock, John Benjamin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Door. (open access)

Door.

Patent for a door "that can be secured in either open or closed position either from the exterior or interior of the building on which the door is mounted" (lines 9-12) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 19, 1914
Creator: Niemann, Otto
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vulcanizer (open access)

Vulcanizer

Patent for a product that vulcanizes the rubber of tire casings more easily. It holds a combustible fuel for heating and has a curved design to better fit the shape of the tire.
Date: April 17, 1914
Creator: Lawrence, Arthur E.
System: The Portal to Texas History