Cotton-Chopper (open access)

Cotton-Chopper

Patent for new improvements in cotton choppers which allows them to be durable and strong, yet flexible with adjustable parts to accommodate soil and growth conditions including instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 7, 1903
Creator: Gerding, Fred F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crude-Oil Burner (open access)

Crude-Oil Burner

Patent for a crude oil burner for stoves.
Date: February 17, 1903
Creator: Heffner, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate Latch (open access)

Gate Latch

Patent for "improvements in latches for gates, doors, and the like." (lines 12-13) This latch "may be conveniently operated from either side of the door and may be locked against operation." (lines 15-17)
Date: August 11, 1903
Creator: Carter, Hiram Claborn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Means for Securing Tools to Handles. (open access)

Means for Securing Tools to Handles.

Patent for a spur plate that helps keep tools securely fastened to their handles.
Date: June 2, 1903
Creator: Smythe, Amos Pierce & Bryant, Thomas P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trace-Fastener (open access)

Trace-Fastener

Patent for trace fastener.
Date: April 21, 1903
Creator: Hall, Henry Lyons
System: The Portal to Texas History