Rail Fastener (open access)

Rail Fastener

Patent for rail fasteners. This invention is meant to eliminate the use of railroad spikes in railroad construction.
Date: March 19, 1918
Creator: Gee, Alexander H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plow Foot (open access)

Plow Foot

Patent for a plow or cultivator foot.
Date: December 19, 1916
Creator: Williams, Budicille B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trap. (open access)

Trap.

Patent for a star shaped fish or animal trap, which has spring triggered entry points that allow animals in but not out.
Date: January 19, 1909
Creator: Hendrix, Julius M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Horse-Releaser (open access)

Horse-Releaser

Patent for a horse releaser. Illustrations included.
Date: November 19, 1907
Creator: Brockette, Ollie D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trace-Fastener (open access)

Trace-Fastener

Patent for a trace fastener.
Date: May 19, 1903
Creator: Henderson, James E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blower for Forges (open access)

Blower for Forges

Patent for new and useful improvements in blowers for blacksmiths' forges with the intention of creating less waste and a better economical value.
Date: June 19, 1902
Creator: Roach, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Attachment for Disk Harrows. (open access)

Attachment for Disk Harrows.

Patent for improvements in disk harrows, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 10, 1889
Creator: Moffitt, William E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Walking Seed-Planter (open access)

Walking Seed-Planter

Patent for an improved walking seed-planter.
Date: April 19, 1881
Creator: Thomas, Joseph H.
System: The Portal to Texas History