Cattle-Guard (open access)

Cattle-Guard

Patent for a cattle guard for use at railroad tracks incorporating a depressible platform connected to a closing mechanism which will impede movement of cattle across the track, but allow for unobstructed movement at other times.
Date: March 20, 1906
Creator: Richter, Fred Otto & Richter, Gustav Adolph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wheel Tire Machine (open access)

Wheel Tire Machine

Patent for a wheel tire machine. This invention if for taking off and putting on wheel tires. Illustration included.
Date: November 20, 1906
Creator: Meyers, Edna Lu
System: The Portal to Texas History
Emergency Rail-Brake. (open access)

Emergency Rail-Brake.

Patent for "a new and improved emergency rail-brake" (lines 1-5).
Date: January 16, 1906
Creator: Adams, Powell O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quilting-Frame (open access)

Quilting-Frame

Patent for improved quilting frame which may be set up easily, and folded down and stored when not in use. Additionally, the improved design provides for fabric to be secured on all sides, and for the operator to adjust the angle of the fabric.
Date: July 10, 1906
Creator: Berglund, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hay-Press Power. (open access)

Hay-Press Power.

Patent for "new and useful improvements in Baling-Presses" (lines 1-5) including illustrations and explanations.
Date: January 2, 1906
Creator: Bryant, Warren S.
System: The Portal to Texas History