Striking Mechanism for Clocks (open access)

Striking Mechanism for Clocks

Patent for a striking mechanism for clocks which strikes a bell a number of times to indicate the hour of the day. Illustrations included.
Date: February 18, 1913
Creator: Friedman, Bernhard Z.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Screen-Door Hinge (open access)

Screen-Door Hinge

Patent for a screen door hinge for both half or full length screens. Illustrations included.
Date: February 18, 1913
Creator: McFarland, Frank H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Quilting-Frame (open access)

Quilting-Frame

Patent for a new type of quilting frame. The improved Quilting-Frame can be used with a standard sewing machine. The device allows a sewing machine to in seams.
Date: February 18, 1913
Creator: Cribbs, William D.
System: The Portal to Texas History