Improvement in Harrow Structure (open access)

Improvement in Harrow Structure

Patent for improvement in harrow structure allowing for them to be attached to an ordinary cultivator in lien of cultivating shovels.
Date: June 26, 1917
Creator: McIntyre, John P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sack for Cotton-Pickers (open access)

Sack for Cotton-Pickers

Patent for improvements to sacks of cotton-pickers which include adjustable, flexible, and tublar design that is reversible and detachable. It is open at both ends and includes detachable fasteners for these ends. Illustrations included.
Date: August 7, 1917
Creator: Whiteker, Bosque M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Match-Safe (open access)

Match-Safe

Patent for a new match safe which dispenses matches individually, including illustrations and instructions.
Date: July 31, 1917
Creator: Lewis, Oscar
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Gin. (open access)

Cotton Gin.

Patent for improvements in cotton gins, including "an attachment for a gin feeder to separate cotton from the burs during the gin operation...especially adapted for use upon cotton containing an excess amount of bolls" (lines 13-16). The improvements include an air suction device to remove cotton from the burs before it enters the gin.
Date: June 5, 1917
Creator: Huntsman, Edward L.
System: The Portal to Texas History