Water-Cooler. (open access)

Water-Cooler.

Patent for an improved water-cooler by wrapping the outer surface of a water container with two layers of fabric; an imperforate projection–tube from a supplemental water reservoir arranged above the water container would moist the inner layer fabric and maintain its moisture; where the outer layer fabric prevents the water forcing through, thus keeping the water cool, illustration is included.
Date: February 3, 1891
Creator: Beacham, Alexander Thacher
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Animal Shears. (open access)

Animal Shears.

Patent for new and improved animal shears. This design calls for a spring with eyes at the ends so that the handles of individual blades may be inserted through them. Then, nuts fasten the individual blades to the spring, which makes sharpening easier and breakage less likely.
Date: February 22, 1881
Creator: Benavides, Cristobal & Arthur, Joshua P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Handle-Fastener (open access)

Handle-Fastener

Patent for handle fastener for tools such as screwdrivers, chisels, and augers. Illustrations included.
Date: February 4, 1913
Creator: McMillan, Eugene C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chain Jack. (open access)

Chain Jack.

Patent for new and useful improvements in chain-jacks. "This invention aims to provide a chain-jack for lifting the boxes of axles, so that the bearings or brasses therefor can be readily replaced, and is designed especially for use in cases of hot boxes on railway-cars" (line 11-15).
Date: February 18, 1902
Creator: Phillips, Henry S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Casa Blanca State Park

A map of Lake Casa Blanca State Park created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Program. The map details the areas where the lake meets the park. The map also details the locations of bathrooms, camping areas, fishing spots, bath houses, etc. An amphitheater is located on the west bank.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Casa Blanca State Park

This is an illustrated map of the Lake Casa Blanca State Park located near the city of Larado in Webb County, Texas. The map shows the access roads throughout the park, camping sites and a legend that shows the locations of all the parks amenities.
Date: February 2015
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History