Kite. (open access)

Kite.

Patent for a new design of kite in which the frame is adjustable and able to form different shapes. Illustrations and instructions included.
Date: January 4, 1916
Creator: Exline, Marcus P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pipe-Wrench. (open access)

Pipe-Wrench.

Patent for an improved pipe wrench. Improvements include ability to use the wrench in two directions, wrench can be adjusted for different diameters, and gripping jaws allow for repositioning the wrench into the starting position.
Date: April 4, 1916
Creator: Hardeman, Hardin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Reginning Machine (open access)

Cotton Reginning Machine

Patent for a machine to process and clean cotton. The machine is called a Cotton Reginning Machine by the inventor, who intends for the machine to improve the grade of the processed cotton.
Date: January 4, 1916
Creator: Wright, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History