Flush-Tank. (open access)

Flush-Tank.

Patent for a flush tank, which turns off automatically when the tank is empty.
Date: October 26, 1909
Creator: Walker, Benjamin, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper (open access)

Cotton-Chopper

Patent for a cotton-chopper which is steered using the feet, and where the chopping apparatus is adjustable and can be raised or lowered. The chopping apparatus also rotates, and the operator can adjust the speed of rotation. Patent includes illustrations.
Date: October 26, 1920
Creator: Engler, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shock-Absorber. (open access)

Shock-Absorber.

Patent for improvement on vehicle shock absorber, including instructions and illustration.
Date: October 26, 1915
Creator: Harvey, Harry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improved Compound for Treating the Human Hair. (open access)

Improved Compound for Treating the Human Hair.

Patent for an improved compound for straightening, softening and renewing the human hair, ingredients and proportions are listed. No illustration.
Date: October 26, 1869
Creator: Lount, William R.
System: The Portal to Texas History