Improvement in Wrench. (open access)

Improvement in Wrench.

Patent for improvements in monkey wrenches.
Date: May 4, 1869
Creator: Richer, F. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Oscillating Steam-Engine (open access)

Improvement in Oscillating Steam-Engine

Patent for improvements to steam-engines that employ oscillating cylinders for the drive-shaft.
Date: July 6, 1869
Creator: Richer, F. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Lamps (open access)

Improvement in Lamps

Patent for the construction of a combined oil burning lamp and candlestick.
Date: August 3, 1869
Creator: Richer, F. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Buckles. (open access)

Improvement in Buckles.

Patent for improvement in buckles “which does not require to be sewed to either of the straps which it is to connect, and which will securely fasten and hold the said straps of bands in any desired position.” (Lines 16-19) Illustration is included.
Date: May 4, 1869
Creator: Richer, F. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History