Wagon-Brake. (open access)

Wagon-Brake.

Patent for "a brake which is quickly applicable to any form of wagon and which is attached to the wagon-gear only and has no connection with the body of the wagon, thus allowing the wagon-body to be entirely removed from the bolsters without interfering with the action and operation of the brake mechanism." (Lines 10-17) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 6, 1897
Creator: Baker, Owen T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washing-Machine. (open access)

Washing-Machine.

Patent for a washing machine with a "revolving drum or clothes-carrier, of a steam-chest" (lines 79-80) surrounding the drum, a removable cover with "perforated steam-pipes" (line 83), which go around the drum.
Date: April 6, 1897
Creator: Stallings, James W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirrup. (open access)

Stirrup.

Patent for a stirrup that "will normally lie alongside the horse, so as to at all time be ready to receive the foot." (Lines 21-23) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 6, 1897
Creator: Stephens, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electrical Retort. (open access)

Electrical Retort.

Patent for a new and useful electrical retort.
Date: April 6, 1898
Creator: Eldridge, Hilliary
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fishing-Reel. (open access)

Fishing-Reel.

Patent for improving the operation of fishing reels. Illustration and instructions included.
Date: December 3, 1895
Creator: Williams, Elbert D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Folding Bed. (open access)

Folding Bed.

Patent for a bed that is collapsible and portable but still safe and sturdy. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 6, 1897
Creator: Dodge, Israel A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churn. (open access)

Churn.

Patent for a churn for separating butter. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 6, 1897
Creator: Franklin, Edward A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bath-Tub. (open access)

Bath-Tub.

Patent for "a super bath-tub of that class in which the small portable or foot tub is provided with a removable shield and seat capable of enlarging the size of the tub and of furnishing a rest for the person using the tub." (Lines 8-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: April 6, 1897
Creator: Lacy, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History