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Horse Hay Rake.
Patent for a new and improved axle for hay rakes. This design consists in "[t]he rake-head comprising the middle section and end sections, and the links having their opposite ends pivoted, respectively, to the front and rear side at the outer ends of the [one] section and the inner ends of the [other] sections" (lines 19-24).
Date:
August 7, 1888
Creator:
Milam, Moses L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fly-Fan.
Patent for improvements in fly fans, is to use the fan in conjunction “with screen doors whereby during the opening and closing of the door the fan will be operated in a direction to direct a current of air outwardly and thereby act as a barrier against the ingress of flies” (lines 16-21). Illustration is included.
Date:
October 7, 1913
Creator:
Williams, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ironing-Board.
Patent for collapsible and compact object intended "for expediting the ironing operation" (lines 11-12).
Date:
April 7, 1914
Creator:
Jacobs, William Ramsey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fishing-Rod Handle.
Patent for a fishing rod handle that also functions as a pistol.
Date:
October 7, 1919
Creator:
Key, Henry C.
System:
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