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Churn. (open access)

Churn.

Patent for an improvement in churns that prevent splashing and extraneous matter from entering the interior, including illustrations.
Date: September 10, 1901
Creator: Mills, John David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Concrete Tile for Building Contruction (open access)

Concrete Tile for Building Contruction

Patent for improvements in concrete tiles for building construction, designed especially for use in building walls, partitions, ceilings, etc. of building structures.
Date: February 10, 1914
Creator: Harter, Leander Douglas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fastener for Cotton-Bale Bands. (open access)

Fastener for Cotton-Bale Bands.

Patent for a new and useful fastener for metal bands or straps used in baling cotton. The fastener is designed to overcome problems experienced with currently used fasteners, such as fasteners that break during baling, as well as sharp portions of bands that injure hands.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Cain, James Patrick
System: The Portal to Texas History