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Improvement in Cotton-Presses. (open access)

Improvement in Cotton-Presses.

Patent for a cotton press that is constructed using fewer parts than other models. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 30, 1870
Creator: Knowles, William Wadsworth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Cotton-Presses (open access)

Improvement in Cotton-Presses

Patent for "a new and improved cotton-press" (line 3) using a stationary toothed wheel, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 18, 1870
Creator: Booton, Sinclair
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Cotton Scrapers and Choppers. (open access)

Improvement in Cotton Scrapers and Choppers.

Patent for improvement in cotton scrapers and choppers by way of the innovative placement of plows.
Date: November 8, 1870
Creator: Hale, Nathan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Washing-Machines. (open access)

Improvement in Washing-Machines.

Patent for the improvement of the structure of washing machines. The illustration and description show that an improved washing machine, formed by the combination of the open or ribbed roller F F and handles G g1 g2 with the box A B and perforated false bottom E.
Date: September 27, 1870
Creator: Harper, Elijah S.
System: The Portal to Texas History