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Corn and Cotton Planter
Patent for improvements to corn and cotton planters, including illustrations.
Date:
May 8, 1888
Creator:
Tedder, Louis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Machine for Stretching and Removing Fence Wires.
Patent for a new and improved machine for stretching and removing fence wires. This design "is to provide a simple, effective, and inexpensive machine for stretching the wires of fences along the fence-posts, and straining the wires taut while they are being fastened to the posts, and also for removing the wires from the posts when required, as in removing or resetting a fence" (lines 8-14).
Date:
January 8, 1884
Creator:
Killough, John N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seed-Planter.
Patent for a seed planter, with illustrations. "The object of this invention is to facilitate the planting of seeds, and also to promote convenience in adjusting and operating the planter" (lines 22-24).
Date:
May 8, 1883
Creator:
Wise, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sliding Valve for Steam-Engines or the Like
Patent for a sliding valve for steam-engines or the like that is "simpler, less expensive, and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use" (lines 21-24) including an illustration and instructions.
Date:
June 8, 1915
Creator:
Williamson, Jason & Williamson, Elmer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roll-Film Attachment for Plate-Cameras
Patent for an improved roll-film plate that lets different parts of the film be exposed in the focal plane.
Date:
December 8, 1913
Creator:
Whatley, Riley V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History