Hay Press. (open access)

Hay Press.

Patent for a new and improved baling press. This design consists "[i]n a double-acting baling-press, the combination, with the two followers having the apertured end lugs, of the sliding casting having the curved shoulders, the central aperture, and the apertured end lugs, the top plate having the apertured end lugs and central opening, the drive-wheel having the handle-socket and formed with the tapering opening and the central opening, the central pivot, and the king-bolt" (lines 13-22).
Date: February 4, 1890
Creator: Hill, Abraham J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hog Carrier (open access)

Hog Carrier

Patent for a hog carrier. This invention is arranged to handle, carry, and hanging of hogs at slaughter time. Illustration included.
Date: February 19, 1907
Creator: Henderson, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Setting Tool for Brads &c (open access)

Setting Tool for Brads &c

Patent for a setting tool for brads that allows them to be easily placed in position.
Date: February 11, 1913
Creator: Price, Thomas Martin
System: The Portal to Texas History