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Binding Mechanism for Corn-Harvesters (open access)

Binding Mechanism for Corn-Harvesters

Patent for a binding mechanism for corn-harvesters. Illustrations included.
Date: May 28, 1907
Creator: Tilson, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Chopper and Cultivator (open access)

Cotton Chopper and Cultivator

Patent for a simplified and "improved cotton-chopping mechanism which may be readily applied to a straddle-row cultivator of ordinary construction, whereby the cotton may be plowed and chopped at one operation" (lines 10-14). It also allows for the chopping mechanism to be adjusted to regulate the chopping operation and provides better support of the mechanism while operating.
Date: May 9, 1899
Creator: Ledbetter,William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clutch and Transmission Device. (open access)

Clutch and Transmission Device.

Patent for a clutch and transmission device for automobiles that "is simple, compact and inexpensive in construction, and which is thoroughly practical, reliable and efficient in use." (lines 31-33), including illustrations.
Date: May 29, 1917
Creator: Hubbard, Adra M. & Hubbard, Oscar M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Traction-Engine. (open access)

Traction-Engine.

Patent for a traction engine with less weight for better fuel economy and power.
Date: May 13, 1913
Creator: McGruder Cox, Oscar
System: The Portal to Texas History
Horse-Detacher. (open access)

Horse-Detacher.

Patent for an improved and less complicated horse-detacher featuring a new type of double tree, swingle tree, and breast yoke.
Date: May 26, 1914
Creator: Cummons, Clarence B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Device for Extracting Automobiles from Mud, Sand, or Ditches (open access)

Device for Extracting Automobiles from Mud, Sand, or Ditches

Patent for a retractable device to lift and advance a vehicle over obstructions. The device can be operated from the drivers seat and can mover the vehicle forward or backward (p. 1, line 19-21).
Date: May 18, 1920
Creator: Nash, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History