Extension Broom-Handle (open access)

Extension Broom-Handle

Patent for extensions for broom handles and devices of that character. Sections of handles may be joined together for increasing the length of the handle for when the broom is being used to clean walls, ceilings and the like. It can also be used to repair broken handles.
Date: August 15, 1916
Creator: Standefer, Wayne B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Metal-Banding or Bale-Wiring Tool. (open access)

Metal-Banding or Bale-Wiring Tool.

Patent for an improved "banding or bale wiring tool, especially adapted to be inserted in between the bars of a bailing press, to grasp and cut the wire, after said wire has been firmly drawn around the bale, and twist the two ends of the wire together to form a tie" (lines 20-25).
Date: August 15, 1893
Creator: Schubert, George
System: The Portal to Texas History