Resource Type

Bale-Band Fastening (open access)

Bale-Band Fastening

Patent for "a simple and thoroughly-practical form of bale-band fastening or cotton-tie buckle easily fitted to the band and comprising positive and reliable means for effectually preventing the band from slipping or rending without injuring or fracturing the band, so that the original strength of the latter may be maintained" (lines 19-26).
Date: July 16, 1901
Creator: Mullane, Dennis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Glazing-Bar (open access)

Glazing-Bar

Patent for device to securely hold a pane of glass on roofs, skylights, etc. without the use of putty.
Date: April 16, 1901
Creator: Folse, Louis D.
System: The Portal to Texas History