Gate. (open access)

Gate.

Patent for improvements in gates “which can be readily opened away from the person by simply pulling down upon a lever or cord, and which will then automatically close without any further care or attention.” (Lines 24-28) Illustration is included.
Date: June 9, 1891
Creator: Benson, Joseph Robinson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Warning Strip for Wire Fences. (open access)

Warning Strip for Wire Fences.

Patent for a new and improved warning strip for wire fences. This design "relates to warning-strips for wire fences designed as a visible signal to indicate the presence of the fence, and thus prevent cattle from running against the same and tearing themselves on the barbs" (lines 9-13).
Date: August 9, 1887
Creator: Cloud, William Johnston
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seals for Vessles Containing Liquids. (open access)

Seals for Vessles Containing Liquids.

Patent for a simple, easily applied, and inexpensive seal for vessels containing liquids. The seal goes over the vessel's stopper and must be partly broken away before removing the seal totally. The seal cannot be replaced once it has been removed.
Date: June 9, 1896
Creator: Patterson, Nicholas C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Envelop-Seal (open access)

Envelop-Seal

Patent for an envelop seal. Illustrations included.
Date: April 9, 1912
Creator: Pettitt, Nancy E.
System: The Portal to Texas History