Device for Jointing and Setting Saws. (open access)

Device for Jointing and Setting Saws.

Patent for improvements in saw jointing and setting machines in “which [it] will serve to hold the saw-blade securely in place, will serve as a guide for the file, and by the simple movement of a conveniently-arranged lever the saw-teeth may be quickly and accurately set. Mechanism is provided whereby the movements of the file-blade may be readily adjusted and whereby the set of the saw may be changed, as desired.” (Lines 19-27) Illustration is included.
Date: November 24, 1891
Creator: Magee, Richard Needham
System: The Portal to Texas History
Non Refillable Bottle (open access)

Non Refillable Bottle

Patent for a new and useful improvements in non-refillable bottles. This invention is to " provide a bottle of this character which can not be refilled and sold as an original package without detection" (line 11-15).
Date: November 30, 1897
Creator: Taylor, James Moss
System: The Portal to Texas History
Latch. (open access)

Latch.

Patent for certain new and useful improvements in latches, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 29, 1898
Creator: Lott, William Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Seed Conveyer. (open access)

Cotton-Seed Conveyer.

Patent for a new and useful cotton seed conveyer, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 7, 1899
Creator: Moore, John T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Step For Carriages (open access)

Step For Carriages

Patent for a step for carriages. This invention is meant "to provide a simple, inexpensive, and efficient device ... for use on buggies, wagons, and other vehicles" (line 8-12). Illustration included.
Date: November 24, 1903
Creator: Hopper, Ceburn Elzworth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Steam-Condenser. (open access)

Steam-Condenser.

Patent for a steam condenser, which performs the function of a re-boiler to remove harmful gases from water during the process of making ice.
Date: November 5, 1907
Creator: Pendleton, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Flue-Cleaner. (open access)

Flue-Cleaner.

Patent for a flue cleaner for steam boilers, which has easily replaceable parts.
Date: November 10, 1908
Creator: Brown, James William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Riding Attachment for Cotton Choppers (open access)

Riding Attachment for Cotton Choppers

Patent for riding attachment for cotton choppers. This design consists of a removable frame. Illustration included.
Date: November 10, 1908
Creator: Sodekson, Nathan S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hand-Operated Baling-Press. (open access)

Hand-Operated Baling-Press.

Patent for improvements in Hand-Operated Baling-Presses that has a durable structure and is convenient and easy to use for baling hay and straw. Consists of "a box or body provided with a hopper of usual pattern" and "clamping rods located at the delivery end thereof" (lines 19-20) with a sliding plunger, lever, pivots, and a spring. Includes illustrations.
Date: November 4, 1919
Creator: Harris, Albert O.
System: The Portal to Texas History