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Improvement in Faucets.
Patent for a faucet "which is inexpensive in its construction, easily repaired, and efficient in operation" (lines 7-8), including illustrations.
Date:
August 7, 1877
Creator:
Andrews, Thomas A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Fire-Escapes.
Patent for a rope-and-pulley fire escape apparatus, including illustration.
Date:
August 7, 1877
Creator:
Andrews, Thomas A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Saddle-Trees.
Patent for the improvement of saddle trees used in the construction of "Spanish or Texas saddles." (line 16)
Date:
April 2, 1878
Creator:
Melton, Benjamin F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement In Fences.
Patent for a new and improved fence, the materials for which would could be easily obtained by farmers and the results would be strong enough to contain livestock.
Date:
August 10, 1878
Creator:
Lenox, John S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Hopples.
Patent for improvement in hopples: "consists of a metallic band composed of three equal parts, two of which are hinged to a third, and provided with a fastening, by means of which it may be secured to the leg of the animal" (lines 14-19).
Date:
August 21, 1877
Creator:
Melton, Benjamin F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Bale-Ties
Patent for an improved bale-tie whose frame is provided with an end bar having wedge-shaped catch.
Date:
January 29, 1878
Creator:
Andrews, Thomas S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Buckles
Patent for a new and improved buckle for use with hame-straps, breech-straps, etc. The patent contains an explanation of the buckle and various illustrations.
Date:
March 20, 1877
Creator:
Melton, Benjamin F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Railroad-Gates
Patent for a new and improved Railroad-Fence Gate that prevents cattle from escaping from farm areas, including illustrations.
Date:
May 13, 1879
Creator:
Hahn, Henry & Gaston, Anderson Lewers
System:
The Portal to Texas History