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Ice-Can Fastener for Ice Plants. (open access)

Ice-Can Fastener for Ice Plants.

Patent for an ice-can fastener that can be easily opened and closed, allowing water to freeze quickly in the can. The patent includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 11, 1914
Creator: Drake, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tie (open access)

Tie

Patent for a metallic casing for a railroad tie. Illustrations included.
Date: August 27, 1912
Creator: Bzsan, Stefan
System: The Portal to Texas History