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Artificial Bait (open access)

Artificial Bait

Patent for an artificial bait. Illustration included.
Date: June 16, 1908
Creator: Caldwell, Charley D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Dumping-Elevator (open access)

Automatic Dumping-Elevator

Patent for an automatic dumping elevator for supplies which can stop at different heights and dump the contents of the elevator.
Date: November 16, 1909
Creator: Richmond, George E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Animal-Poke (open access)

Animal-Poke

Patent for an animal poke worn on the head of cattle to prevent jumping outside the field which allows the cow to graze freely while wearing the poke.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Seay, Mark Machel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Angle-Bending Machine (open access)

Angle-Bending Machine

Patent for angle-bending machine.
Date: December 16, 1902
Creator: Dillon, Ivy Hancock
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Cut-Out for Windmills (open access)

Automatic Cut-Out for Windmills

Patent for a windmill part which stops the windmill from running when the water tank is full.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Roesler, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Composition for Removing Boiler-Scale (open access)

Composition for Removing Boiler-Scale

Patent for "an extract of the plant know to botanists by the name 'Larrea Mexican,' to be used in removing boiler-scale and in preventing the reformation of the same" (lines 9-13).
Date: April 16, 1901
Creator: Pena, Benjamin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvements in Sash-Lock (open access)

Improvements in Sash-Lock

Patent for an improvement on sash locks or fasteners for a window frame to allow two sashes to be controlled by one sash.
Date: June 16, 1903
Creator: Miller, John D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Band Fastening (open access)

Bale-Band Fastening

Patent for "a simple and thoroughly-practical form of bale-band fastening or cotton-tie buckle easily fitted to the band and comprising positive and reliable means for effectually preventing the band from slipping or rending without injuring or fracturing the band, so that the original strength of the latter may be maintained" (lines 19-26).
Date: July 16, 1901
Creator: Mullane, Dennis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Counting Apparatus (open access)

Automatic Counting Apparatus

Patent for an automatic counting apparatus for counting packages coming down a chute into a vehicle.
Date: November 16, 1909
Creator: Richmond, George E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bathing-Hat. (open access)

Bathing-Hat.

Patent for a nearly waterproof hat that will keep the hair dry and protect the face from the sun while being both strong and durable.
Date: January 16, 1906
Creator: Herndon, Florence E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Touch-Regulating and Mute Attachment for Pianos (open access)

Combined Touch-Regulating and Mute Attachment for Pianos

Patent for combined touch regulating and mute attachment for pianos.
Date: December 16, 1902
Creator: Harriss, Langdon & Kendall, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air-Valve Cage for Air-Brake Pumps (open access)

Air-Valve Cage for Air-Brake Pumps

Patent for an air valve cage for air brake pumps which reduces the wear on the air brake pump and substantially reduces the maintenance costs of the system.
Date: February 16, 1909
Creator: Mattingly, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Butt-Cutter (open access)

Butt-Cutter

Patent for a machine designed to cut off the butt ends of cereal sheaves should they become wet or muddy. Illustrations included.
Date: February 16, 1909
Creator: Janes, Ivey & Lanaux, Alfred A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Brake Lock (open access)

Air Brake Lock

Patent for an air brake lock. Illustrations included.
Date: May 16, 1905
Creator: Mabry, Davis L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle Guard (open access)

Cattle Guard

Patent for a cattle guard. Illustration included.
Date: June 16, 1908
Creator: York, Edward Jackson; Howze, Walter L. & Caldwell, Thomas W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle Guard. (open access)

Cattle Guard.

Patent for improvements and new features to cattle guards on railways, including illustrations.
Date: September 16, 1902
Creator: Miller, Martin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire Straightening and Coiling Machine (open access)

Wire Straightening and Coiling Machine

Patent for a wire straightening and coiling machine. Illustrations included.
Date: June 16, 1908
Creator: Horsley, Robert L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench (open access)

Wrench

Patent for a wrench. Illustration included.
Date: May 16, 1905
Creator: Baldwin, Thomas J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench. (open access)

Wrench.

Patent for a wrench that is adjustable to different size nuts and has a reciprocating screw member.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Daniel, Robert O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Work Holder (open access)

Work Holder

Patent for a work holder. The invention provides adjustable jaws to clamp the work in position. Illustrations included.
Date: August 16, 1904
Creator: Eichblatt, Otto H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Magazine-Firearm. (open access)

Magazine-Firearm.

Patent for a magazine firearm, whose breech bolt is operated with the left hand to leave the right free for pulling the trigger.
Date: November 16, 1909
Creator: Rebman, Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Window Light Regulator (open access)

Window Light Regulator

Patent for a window light regulator. The light regulator is designed of two shades. The first shape is dark and the other is transparent. Illustration included.
Date: April 16, 1907
Creator: Alrich, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Strainer. (open access)

Well-Strainer.

Patent for a well strainer, which is cheaper to make than previous ones without reducing efficiency.
Date: June 16, 1908
Creator: Brown, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail-Bag Fastener. (open access)

Mail-Bag Fastener.

Patent for a mail bag fastener which automatically locks when closed and can only be opened with a key.It also holds the mail bag open when letters are being withdrawn.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Barr, George Taylor
System: The Portal to Texas History