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Combined Rat and Mouse Trap.
Patent for a cheaper and more effective trap that displays live bait but is unreachable to animals. The trap will make it "impossible for animals to escape after they have been captured" (lines 26-28), including illustrations.
Date:
March 7, 1916
Creator:
Bevers, William S., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Safety-Stirrup.
Patent for a safety stirrup which has a locking mechanism, which will open if a rider is thrown from the saddle to release the foot from the stirrup.
Date:
March 9, 1909
Creator:
Batson, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Planter.
Patent for a Planter that is adjustable used to drops seeds, forming a covered furrow so that sub-soil may be plowed.
Date:
March 6, 1917
Creator:
Baker, Gustavus A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fuel-Valve Lock for Motor-Cars.
Patent for a fuel shut-off valve for motor cars. The device would prevent fuel from flowing from the tank to the engine with the turn of a key, preventing the vehicle from being stolen.
Date:
March 15, 1921
Creator:
McQueen, Roy O. & Batson, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History