Resource Type

Bale-tie (open access)

Bale-tie

Patent for improvement in the construction of hooks used to join the ends of ties "for packages or bales of cotton, hemp, rags, or other substances in which a divided metallic band or hoop encircling the package or bale is used, and the ends whereof are joined by a hook at one end of said band, arranged to interlock with any one of a series of mortises in the other end of the band" (para. 2).
Date: August 8, 1876
Creator: Davis, Waters S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in ventilating cars, &c. (open access)

Improvement in ventilating cars, &c.

Patent for a system which prevents ashes and cinders from railroad engines from entering the train cars and also allows for ventilation of the cars. Includes illustration.
Date: August 22, 1876
Creator: Andrews, Wright S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Lifting-Jacks. (open access)

Improvement in Lifting-Jacks.

Patent for improvement in lifting jack. This improvement is the vertical bar is notched to prevent slipping when lifting an item.
Date: August 8, 1876
Creator: Scott, James O.
System: The Portal to Texas History