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Improvement in Horse-Powers.
Patent for a "new and improved horse-power." Relates to railway horse-powers.
Date:
August 16, 1873
Creator:
Tadlock, John S. of Belmont, Texas & Howell, J.M. of Belmont, Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Buckle.
Patent for a new and improved buckle. This design "is composed of two parts, the upper end forming what may be termed a 'buckle proper,' to secure the end of a strap, and the lower ends formed into curved portions which fit one within the other and constructed to interlock, so that the lower end is adapted to catch a chain, bit, or other device which it is desired to connect a strap to, the . . . parts forming a hinge, whereby they can be turned one upon the other and separated entirely, or at their upper ends to allow the adjustment of the strap secured thereto" (lines 18-30).
Date:
August 16, 1892
Creator:
Taylor, John Greene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Folding and Self Supporting Ironing Table.
Patent for a new and improved ironing board. This design consists in "the combination of a board, a leaf hinged thereto near one end, and adapted to bear against the same when turned to an upright position, a reach pivotally connected at one end with the leaf, the supporting-feet pivoted to the leaf, the supporting-feet pivoted to the free end of the reach, and the arm intermediate the free ends of the reach and board to support the latter in position when unfolded for use" (lines 24-33).
Date:
August 16, 1887
Creator:
White, Andrew Asbrey & King, Charles Rufus
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Putty Trowel
Patent for a putty trowel. Illustration included.
Date:
August 16, 1910
Creator:
Wright, Sam F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ice-Cream Freezer
Patent for an ice cream freezer that has an attachment at the top which can be grasped by hand to keep the ice cream freezer rigid while operating.
Date:
August 16, 1921
Creator:
{Neyland, William M.}
System:
The Portal to Texas History