Flour Bin and Sifter. (open access)

Flour Bin and Sifter.

Patent for a flour bin and sifter that improves on a patent that was previously granted to the inventor (No. 411,671). The improvements improve "in an adjustable attachment to the bin whereby said bin may be easily and adjustable attached to a wall; a cut-off inserted near the base of the bin to regulate the flow of material into the sifter; a scraper adapted to scrape the upper side of the cut-off so that no material can be drawn out with said cut-off; in having the sifter connected to the base of the bin by single instead of double pins, and in a single door hinged to the front face of the sifter, and so closely hinged that when the same is open no dust can fly out in the face of the operator" (lines 20-33).
Date: March 21, 1893
Creator: McCellan, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gear-Shifting Mechanism for Conveyers for Harvesters. (open access)

Gear-Shifting Mechanism for Conveyers for Harvesters.

Patent for the combination of parts in gear-shifting mechanisms in harvesters and binders, making construction cheaper and simpler. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 15, 1891
Creator: Schubert, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grain-Conveyer for Binders, &c. (open access)

Grain-Conveyer for Binders, &c.

Patent for improvements in grain conveyers, making the folding arms of the conveyer automatic. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: March 20, 1891
Creator: Schubert, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate-Latch. (open access)

Gate-Latch.

Patent for a gate latch, which latches automatically and cannot be opened by animals but is easily opened by people.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Chambers, Olive B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Float-Valve (open access)

Float-Valve

Patent for a valve used in flushing and storage tanks. Illustrations included.
Date: March 29, 1910
Creator: Rymer, William T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Egg-Preserving Compound. (open access)

Egg-Preserving Compound.

Patent for a new compound to be used for the preservation of eggs which lists the ingredients and proportions.
Date: March 29, 1887
Creator: Jurgens, Nils Colling.
System: The Portal to Texas History