Baling-Press (open access)

Baling-Press

Patent for a baling press. Illustrations included.
Date: December 13, 1910
Creator: Hendrix, James D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adjustable and Detachable Bow for Spectacles. (open access)

Adjustable and Detachable Bow for Spectacles.

Patent for a temple bow for spectacles which is secured to a lens frame and is adjustable to “accommodate the angle of vision of the wearer” (lines 89-90). The connection joints between the bow and lens frame allows adjustment without bending or twisting the bow, providing a more durable bow and frame.
Date: January 13, 1914
Creator: Blanchard, Edward.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Apparatus. (open access)

Well-Drilling Apparatus.

Patent for a well drilling apparatus, which is light and strong and easily transported.
Date: October 13, 1908
Creator: Moon, Richard Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History