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Fountain Brush. (open access)

Fountain Brush.

Patent for the improvement of fountain brushes. The brush would be in the shape of a pencil which would stop ink or dye from spreading on fabric.
Date: August 16, 1921
Creator: Bates, William P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Bit. (open access)

Well-Drilling Bit.

Patent for a well drilling bit with a removable point and cutting edges "at a greater radial distance from the center of the bit" (lines 18-19). The point may be removed for sharpening or replacement.
Date: August 16, 1921
Creator: Midgett, Penelton G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Gin Saw Cleaner (open access)

Cotton Gin Saw Cleaner

Patent for a cotton gin saw cleaner. This invention is designed to clean cotton from gin saws. Illustration included.
Date: August 16, 1904
Creator: Clark, Joseph Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History