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Currycomb and Brush (open access)

Currycomb and Brush

Patent for a currycomb and brush. This currycomb and brush is a combination in which the user can switch between comb and brush functions, also allowing for easy cleaning.
Date: February 15, 1916
Creator: Vyvial, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable Plow Mechanism (open access)

Adjustable Plow Mechanism

Patent for an adjustable plow with an improved adjustable and reversible mechanism in plow construction, Allows for properly spaced elevated ridges for planting crops.
Date: February 23, 1915
Creator: Popp, Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Guard for Hand-Planes (open access)

Guard for Hand-Planes

Patent for an improvement in guards for hand-planes, more specifically bench planes. The improvements provide a guard, which prevents wood shavings or splinters from injuring the hand.
Date: February 3, 1914
Creator: Westberg, John E.
System: The Portal to Texas History