Resource Type

Lock-Washer. (open access)

Lock-Washer.

Patent for "an improved lock washer especially adapted for locking nuts" (lines 10-11) that was designed to "be interposed between the nut and a member to be clamped by the nut" (lines 14-16).
Date: June 8, 1920
Creator: Medbery, Clinton A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Staple-Setter. (open access)

Staple-Setter.

Patent for a staple-setter that can be more efficiently utilized for paper board boxes, specifically boxes that are used by florists.
Date: June 15, 1920
Creator: Suchy, Frank C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tag-Threading Machine (open access)

Tag-Threading Machine

Patent for a machine that threads tags or cards through ribbon, twine, string, etc.
Date: June 15, 1920
Creator: Suchy, Frank C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geometric Figure (open access)

Geometric Figure

Patent for a sewing pattern for spherical objects, including illustrations.
Date: June 22, 1920
Creator: Miller, Emma Thornton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shoe-Securing Device (open access)

Shoe-Securing Device

Patent for a fastening strap that secures baby shoes to baby feet, including illustrations.
Date: June 29, 1920
Creator: Elliot, Eloise Foster
System: The Portal to Texas History