Pump-Operating Mechanism. (open access)

Pump-Operating Mechanism.

Patent for Pump-Operating Mechanism designed with an operating lever for automatic engagement and be readily manipulated.
Date: October 5, 1920
Creator: Orla L. Huffman
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bridge Construction (open access)

Bridge Construction

Patent for a truss bridge which also uses suspension cables and is lighter than previous truss bridges.
Date: October 1, 1907
Creator: Carroll, John Morton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Buckle for Bale-Ties (open access)

Buckle for Bale-Ties

Patent for a buckle for bale ties for use on hay bales.
Date: October 18, 1910
Creator: Eddleman, Dudley E. & Armstrong, James E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Engine. (open access)

Rotary Engine.

Patent for an object that simplifies the operation of rotary engines and motors.
Date: October 16, 1900
Creator: Baxter, James P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Figure Toy. (open access)

Figure Toy.

Patent for a figure toy, which attaches to phonographs and has figures which dance to the music.
Date: October 26, 1909
Creator: Hall, George T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire Basket. (open access)

Wire Basket.

Patent for a new and improved wire basket. This design "consists in a certain combination, arrangement, and connection of a series of wires, whereby great strength is attained, the same including upper and lower hoop wires, upright or straight wires arranged to connect said hoops and wire frame bottom, and reversely-arranged diagonal wires or braces also connecting the top and bottom hoops, and twisted or wrapped around the upright wires intermediately of their length" (lines 13-22).
Date: October 16, 1883
Creator: Moore, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Beef-Steak Tenderers. (open access)

Improvement in Beef-Steak Tenderers.

Patent for improvement in beef-steak tenderer by mounting “two studded or pointed rollers on to a stand; the rollers are arranged one above another, in order to mash the steak by rolling the meat between the rollers.” (Lines [6-9]) Illustration is included.
Date: October 11, 1875
Creator: Billington, Theophilus
System: The Portal to Texas History