Resource Type

Wire-Stretcher. (open access)

Wire-Stretcher.

Patent for a wire stretching device employed in fence construction. This device temporarily holds and stretches the wire between fence posts, while being secured. Through the operating lever and gripping jaw, the operator can effectively stretch the wire with minimal effort, while safeguarding against slipping.
Date: August 30, 1921
Creator: Greer, Benjamin J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lock-Nut. (open access)

Lock-Nut.

Patent for a nut lock that secures two nuts of a pair within a tubular casing through opposing threading and rotation, where one nut is immobilized and the other remaining adjustable to meet situational need. Illustrations included.
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Greer, Benjamin J.
System: The Portal to Texas History