Car Coupling. (open access)

Car Coupling.

Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design consists in "the combination, with a draw-bar, a sliding box, a movable eccentric secured therein, a coupling-rod, and a pivoted locking-jaw, of a locking-plate secured to said box and adapted to lock the jaw against movement" (lines 84-89).
Date: March 8, 1887
Creator: Zedler, Fridrick
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baling-Press (open access)

Baling-Press

Patent for a baling press which uses less power to press hay the same tightness as current baling presses.
Date: February 8, 1910
Creator: Smith, Ernest D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Detachable Shelf for Store-Ladders (open access)

Detachable Shelf for Store-Ladders

Patent for a store shelf for holding goods that is removable and may also be used as a ladder. Illustrations included.
Date: September 8, 1908
Creator: Ridout, George Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History