Improvement in Gun-Locks. (open access)

Improvement in Gun-Locks.

Patent for gun locks: "This invention relates to the arrangement of a complete hair trigger for Colt's revolving pistols, which is so constructed that it may be adjusted to anyone of said pistols without the assistance of a gunsmith, the only tool required for the purpose being a screw driver." (lines 21-26.)
Date: September 11, 1866
Creator: Schenck, F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Signal. (open access)

Signal.

Patent for an improved signal for a vehicle that is operable by the driver from their seat, to signal whether they are turning, going straight, backing up, or stopping, and can be attached to any vehicle, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 11, 1917
Creator: Chaffin, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imporvement in Combined Spades and Hoes. (open access)

Imporvement in Combined Spades and Hoes.

Patent for a new combination/convertible spade and hoe design with instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 11, 1874
Creator: Cassiano, I. Ygnacio
System: The Portal to Texas History