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Mail Bag Catcher and Deliverer

Description: Patent for a mail bag catcher and deliverer. "This invention relates to mail bag catchers and deliverers and the principle object of the invention is the provision of simple and efficient mechanism of the character which may be readily and conveniently thrown to operative and inoperative position and wherein the saddle bars and their respective guards may be aligned with the track and car" (lines 9-17). Illustrations included.
Date: January 14, 1913
Creator: Freeman, Richard J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Rail Fastening

Description: Patent for a rail fastening device that does not require spikes. Illustrations included.
Date: January 14, 1913
Creator: Hellner, Peter Herm
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Rail-Joint.

Description: Patent for rail joints that will remove the need for bolts to secure the chairs. The joints will also allow the chair to be removed from the rail without using tools.
Date: October 14, 1913
Creator: Ernest, Albert C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Switch-Operating Device.

Description: Patent for Switch-Operating Device. Invented to be operated from lead car or end car without having to stop train.
Date: October 14, 1913
Creator: McCombs, Marshall M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Roller for Railway-Track Jacks.

Description: Patent for roller for railway track jacks that will lessen the weight of the jack and allow it to be moved easily.
Date: October 14, 1913
Creator: Funk, William R. & Funk, Charley F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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