Patent for a bicycle that can be operated by the operator's hands or feet or both, and the motion used to operate the bicycle is that of rowing. "the rider must assume a position upon the machine corresponding to that assumed by an oarsman in a boat, and as the rider can work with both hands and feet all the energy and strength he is capable of exerting can be brought to bear upon the propelling mechanism in a most effective manner, and the seat can be rendered much more comfortable than at present and in no wise interfere with the rider's movements" (lines 18-27).

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.

Photograph of Bernard Hale as a young child. He is wearing a jacket, skirt, and hat and is holding a small toy cart.

Patent for a simple, durable, and inexpensive submarine plow that has an adjustable beam with a plow on its lower end. The invention is meant to have a beam that is "capable of easier and more effectual adjustment to suit the conditions of the operation being performed" (lines 16-18).

Patent for a simple and durable improved releasing device for brakes of locomotive drive-wheels that prevents "the drive wheels from being locked and sliding on the track rails, to obviate the uneven wear on the wheel tire" (lines 15-18). The invention has an auxiliary piston connected to the triple valve piston and is controlled by back pressure in the steam chest.