Wire Fence (open access)

Wire Fence

Patent for a new and useful improvements in wire fences. This invention is to "make a cheap and efficient post to which fence-wires may be quickly and durable stapled" (line 15-17).
Date: December 21, 1897
Creator: Johnson, Thomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Organ Protector (open access)

Organ Protector

Patent for a new and useful Oran protector "to prevent the entrance of vermin through the Knee-swell slot" ( line 9 - 11).
Date: November 9, 1897
Creator: Oliver, Samuel R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Joiner's Floor-Clamp. (open access)

Joiner's Floor-Clamp.

Patent for "an improved device for use by joiners in setting tongue-and-groove floor and ceiling boards, whereby the boards are forced in close joining and held while being nailed to the joists." (Lines 8-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 7, 1897
Creator: White, Able M.
System: The Portal to Texas History