Gate. (open access)

Gate.

Patent for an inexpensive, simple, and improved construction for sliding gates that is easily opened and closed with minimal effort. The gate slides back and forth on a track which is set in a frame above the gate.
Date: March 27, 1894
Creator: Smith, Stansbury J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Artificial Fly Fish Hook (open access)

Artificial Fly Fish Hook

Patent for an artificial fly fish hook. Illustration included.
Date: April 27, 1909
Creator: Caldwell, Charley D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fountain Drafting-Pen. (open access)

Fountain Drafting-Pen.

Patent for a fountain drafting pen, which has a rubber handle that when flexed sends out the pen tip with ink, and and when flexed again takes the point back into the ink reservoir in the handle.
Date: July 27, 1909
Creator: Smith, Edward Ruthven
System: The Portal to Texas History
Loading and Unloading Mechanism for Mixing-Drums or Other Receptacles (open access)

Loading and Unloading Mechanism for Mixing-Drums or Other Receptacles

Patent for improving the regulating of asphalt and concrete mixers.
Date: May 27, 1913
Creator: Hahn, William Berton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bottle-Holder. (open access)

Bottle-Holder.

Patent for an ink bottle holder that allows for sturdy tilting and prevents ink from spilling.
Date: April 27, 1920
Creator: Smith, Edwin Ruthven
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spoke and Tire for Automobile and Truck Wheels. (open access)

Spoke and Tire for Automobile and Truck Wheels.

Patent for a new spoke and tire for automobile and truck wheels, with illustrations.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Collier, Aaron
System: The Portal to Texas History