Bookbinder's Gluing-Press. (open access)

Bookbinder's Gluing-Press.

Patent for a bookbinder's gluing press, which can be used for books of varying thicknesses.
Date: October 11, 1910
Creator: Giesecke, Julius; Nebergall, Ben F. & Oheim, George F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Collar-Fastener. (open access)

Collar-Fastener.

Patent for providing a durable structure for fasteners to be used on horse collars for effectiveness and quick manipulation. Illustrations are provided.
Date: July 20, 1915
Creator: Wallace, William F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Butter-Container. (open access)

Butter-Container.

Patent for a butter container that holds butter and protects against direct handling until it is served. This is inexpensive, two-piece and very easy to clean.
Date: August 12, 1913
Creator: Eiband, Ernst A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wardrobe (open access)

Wardrobe

Patent for a Wardrobe that is easy to assemble, dust proof and inexpensive construction
Date: June 17, 1913
Creator: Pape, Bruno L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vegetable-Cutter. (open access)

Vegetable-Cutter.

Patent for a vegetable cutter which is to be used as a grater.
Date: December 10, 1918
Creator: Wittenborn, Edmund A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wheel. (open access)

Wheel.

Patent for an improved wheel tire. The improvements to a conventional tire include multiple hinged springs which limit the movement of the wheel in two directions when contact is made with the ground. The wheel includes shoes placed concentrically around the wheel that provides shock absorption, better traction, and overall stability.
Date: April 12, 1919
Creator: Schmidt, Oscar J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tractor (open access)

Tractor

Patent for "novel features of construction and combinations of parts" in tractors to ensure a steady, even pace of travel and allow for traversing uneven landscape while maintaining a level setting, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: April 23, 1918
Creator: Altgelt, Herman E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Traction Engine. (open access)

Traction Engine.

Patent for an improved version of traction engine with ambulatory wheels that improve the design, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 12, 1916
Creator: Altgelt, Herman E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Farm Implement (open access)

Farm Implement

Patent for an improved planter for farm equipment by the inclusion of a wheel.
Date: August 12, 1919
Creator: Rauch, Otto
System: The Portal to Texas History
Harness-Saddle (open access)

Harness-Saddle

Patent for a harness saddle that will always maintain its shape and will be comfortable for the animal, thus preventing sores from forming. Illustrations included.
Date: May 17, 1910
Creator: Homann, Alfred
System: The Portal to Texas History
Design for a Badge, Button, or similar article. (open access)

Design for a Badge, Button, or similar article.

Patent for design for a badge, button or similar article demonstrating the logo for the National Anti-Tipping League.
Date: July 11, 1911
Creator: Henne, Herbert George
System: The Portal to Texas History