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Wedge Cutter (open access)

Wedge Cutter

Patent for a device that cuts wood into different sized wedges. This is a device used in the construction industry.
Date: July 14, 1915
Creator: Echols, Elijah B. & Zindler, Herman J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Gas-Lighter (open access)

Automatic Gas-Lighter

Patent for automatic gas lighter, designed for igniting the headlights of auto vehicle, the principle object was to attach a simple automatic lighter to any automobile which is cheaper and reliable.
Date: July 11, 1916
Creator: Keith, Ben F.
System: The Portal to Texas History