Bolt-Holder. (open access)

Bolt-Holder.

Patent for improvements in bolt-holders by “providing a combined bolt-holder and screw-driver…. in which the hook or engaging member is quickly and conveniently adjustable to any angle to allow the tool to be employed in various positions to engage bolts set.” (Lines 15-22) Illustration is included.
Date: March 25, 1902
Creator: Carter, Hiram C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bicycle. (open access)

Bicycle.

Patent for "...a bicycle-frame so constructed that it is adapted to yield automatically...thereby doing away with the necessity of using pneumatic and puncturable tires..." (lines 10-11, 15-17) including illustrations.
Date: March 25, 1902
Creator: Smith, George Washington
System: The Portal to Texas History
Antifriction Device For Sucker Rods Or The Like (open access)

Antifriction Device For Sucker Rods Or The Like

Patent for an antifriction-roller (part of a pumping mechanism) with a mounting that can be manufactured at a low cost, "quickly and readily applied to a rod at any point....and prevent it from bending...and, furthermore, interpose a minimum obstruction to the flow of the liquid in the casing" (lines 17-25)
Date: March 25, 1902
Creator: Black, William L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Girth (open access)

Girth

Patent for the improved securing or removal of a horse saddle, with illustrations.
Date: March 25, 1902
Creator: Owens, Robert. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electric Gas-Lighter (open access)

Electric Gas-Lighter

Patent for a gas lighter that is designed to be durable and reliable, with an improved method of controlling the supply of gas to the burner.
Date: March 25, 1902
Creator: Ruebel, C. A. Ernst
System: The Portal to Texas History