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Wire-Stretcher.
Patent for improvements in wire stretchers by using a T-shaped lever “to stretch the wire readily to the desired tension, and is capable of maintaining the wire at that tension until after stapling or otherwise fastening the same to a post.” (Lines 61-65) Illustration is included.
Date:
April 21, 1891
Creator:
Kennedy, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gate.
Patent for a rotary gate that has latch-posts and spring-latches at its ends. The spring-latches are designed to employ the latches. "Levers fulcrumed on the top of the gate and connected with each other, connecting-rods connecting said levers with the spring-latches, and vibratory braces rising from the sides of the gate and secured to said levers" (lines 33-37).
Date:
July 21, 1896
Creator:
Holder, Elisha G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Umbrella Support
Patent for support item worn as a harness, into which the umbrella can be placed allowing for the user to be hands free while protected from the rain.
Date:
November 21, 1916
Creator:
Merrill, Dimmitt H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History