Polish-Box Opener. (open access)

Polish-Box Opener.

Patent for a tool designed to open boxes of shoe polish paste.
Date: June 14, 1921
Creator: Ramon, Zaragoza Gonsalez
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gas Stove. (open access)

Gas Stove.

Patent for a gas stove that is "simple, inexpensive, durable and reliable" (lines 9-10). Gas will be distributed more evenly throughout the stove and better sealing prevents gas odors from escaping.
Date: February 14, 1922
Creator: Wood, Thomas E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Veterinary Tool (open access)

Veterinary Tool

Patent for a veterinary tool designed to drenching, floating or treating animal teeth. Illustration included.
Date: July 14, 1908
Creator: Jenkins, Thomas E. & Cator, Bert O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Header and Shredder (open access)

Header and Shredder

Patent for a header and shredder for the use of maize, cane, and wheat. Illustration included.
Date: February 14, 1905
Creator: Giles, William
System: The Portal to Texas History