Alarm. (open access)

Alarm.

Patent for an alarm designed to attach to windows or entryways and sound to alert residents of a burglary attempt, with illustrations.
Date: May 29, 1906
Creator: Hobbs, Francis Marion
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wrench. (open access)

Wrench.

Patent for a pipe wrench. "One object of the invention is to provide an exceedingly simple, inexpensive, durable, and efficient" (lines 12-14) pipe wrench. "Another object of the invention is to obviate the use of link connections and yet obtain a positive binding action off the jaws upon the pipe, bolt, or other object to which the device may be applied." (lines 15-19)
Date: March 27, 1906
Creator: Coffman, Seburn E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail Joint (open access)

Rail Joint

Patent for a rail joint. Illustration included.
Date: August 14, 1906
Creator: Bruton, David Alonzo
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cultivator Attachment (open access)

Cultivator Attachment

Patent for an attachment to a cultivator. Illustrations included.
Date: February 20, 1906
Creator: Mitchell, Wade H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Chopper (open access)

Cotton Chopper

Patent for cotton choppers. This invention is adapted to be attached to a double shovel cultivator so that the chopper will rotate so as to protect plants. Illustrations included.
Date: November 13, 1906
Creator: Connell, Alexander Hardee
System: The Portal to Texas History