Hay-Press. (open access)

Hay-Press.

Patent for the improvement of hay presses used for forming tightly-compressed hay bales. Improvements include the provision of, "a hand or power operated hay press which may be operated to cause a great pressure to be exerted on the hay or other material being pressed, with a minimum exertion on power means" (lines 12-16). The invention of simple and durable construction with minimal parts reducing need for repair.
Date: November 9, 1920
Creator: Powell, Walter E. & Powell, Rosa E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pipe-Tongs (open access)

Pipe-Tongs

Patent for an improvement on the existing design of pipe tongs, the improvement will allow for one individual to hold the tongs, adjust the size around the pipes, and screw or unscrew the pipe alone. Previous designs required two or three individuals.
Date: March 9, 1920
Creator: Hill, Richard Dennie
System: The Portal to Texas History