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Building Block Machine (open access)

Building Block Machine

Patent for a building block machine. This invention is used to form blocks out of plastic material into artificial stone, as well as molding concrete blocks. Illustrations included.
Date: November 20, 1906
Creator: Latimer, Samuel A.; Dunkin, James J.; Stacey, J. H.; Hall, A. L.; Porter, R. S.; Haynes, S. F. et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nut Lock. (open access)

Nut Lock.

Patent for a keyed lock for nut and bolt that is removable and does not damage the threads.
Date: December 20, 1892
Creator: Crisp, James E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quilting Attachment for Sewing-Machines (open access)

Quilting Attachment for Sewing-Machines

Patent for a quilting attachment for sewing frames so that they can be easily folded up and stored, with durable and easy to use parts that are also inexpensive to make.
Date: December 20, 1892
Creator: Dickey, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Detachable Fastener for Cylindrical Screens. (open access)

Detachable Fastener for Cylindrical Screens.

Patent for a more efficient and effective seeding device that can disconnect, reconnect, and fasten the ends of a strip of material to form a cylinder.
Date: July 20, 1920
Creator: Leach, William Logan
System: The Portal to Texas History