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Bedstead (open access)

Bedstead

Patent for a bedstead that holds a bottom sheet taunt that can be used with existing bedsteads.
Date: June 5, 1906
Creator: Whitlow, W. Jidy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Apparatus (open access)

Well-Drilling Apparatus

Patent for a well-drill swivel designed to improve the function of a well-drilling apparatus. The improved swivel is meant to create a better connection between rod and rope and prevent twisting of water-supply.
Date: June 5, 1906
Creator: Hall, Samuel N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Engine. (open access)

Rotary Engine.

Patent for rotary engine "of simple and compact construction, in which the pressure and expansive force of the steam or other actuating fluid may be utilized to the fullest advantage" (lines 10-13), with illustrations.
Date: June 5, 1906
Creator: Cagle, Carter M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nailless Horseshoe (open access)

Nailless Horseshoe

Patent for horseshoe with extended sides that will bend inward to fit the shape of the horse hoof and that will be secured by screwing on nuts to pre-attached bolts on ears pressed against the hoof. Invention is a light and adjustable shoe that can be put on without the use of nails and can be removed at any time.
Date: June 5, 1906
Creator: King, Alphonse
System: The Portal to Texas History