Paddle-Wheel. (open access)

Paddle-Wheel.

Patent for improvements in paddle-wheels by transferring the combined power of the outer paddle-wheel and the inner drum to the shaft thus increased the driving power of the wheel. Illustration is included.
Date: April 15, 1902
Creator: Glardon, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fence Post (open access)

Fence Post

Patent for a fence post. Illustration included.
Date: April 4, 1905
Creator: Percival, Herbert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drying and Stretching Frame (open access)

Drying and Stretching Frame

Patent for a frame used to stretch and dry fabrics such as curtains. Illustrations included.
Date: April 20, 1909
Creator: Hargrave, Thomas A.
System: The Portal to Texas History