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Smoothing-Iron. (open access)

Smoothing-Iron.

Patent for a redesigned smoothing iron. This includes the design of a hollow transparent body with heating elements. The elements are made of replaceable lights which heat the body as well as lighting up so that the unit may be used in a dimly lit room.
Date: November 28, 1911
Creator: Thomas, Theodore G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roller-Drill (open access)

Roller-Drill

Patent for a roller drill that has a roller spindle which is detachable.
Date: November 28, 1911
Creator: Hughes, Howard Robard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bat-Former (open access)

Bat-Former

Patent for a cotton bat former for use in cotton gins.
Date: March 28, 1911
Creator: Ball, Samuel M.
System: The Portal to Texas History