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Improvement in Bale-Band Stretchers (open access)

Improvement in Bale-Band Stretchers

Patent for improvement of bale-band stretcher design "for the purpose of taking out the slack of the band that cannot be taken out by hand." (lines 18-20). Included illustration shows bale-stretcher in both open and closed positions.
Date: December 12, 1876
Creator: Pearre, Charles M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stopper For Bottles (open access)

Stopper For Bottles

Patent for a stopper for bottles. This invention is designed to allow the pouring of liquid from the bottle without allowing the introduction of liquid. Illustration included.
Date: December 12, 1905
Creator: Stanich, George
System: The Portal to Texas History