Ant-Trap. (open access)

Ant-Trap.

Patent for a new ant trap design using a conical shape and reservoirs for holding kerosene to destroy ants, including illustrations.
Date: March 20, 1888
Creator: Kell, Mathew
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Lake Granbury Boat Ramp, Granbury, Texas (open access)

An Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Lake Granbury Boat Ramp, Granbury, Texas

An archaeological survey report of the proposed site of the Lake Granbury Boat Ramp in Granbury, Texas to determine whether any cultural resources were in the area.
Date: March 21, 2005
Creator: Todd, Jesse
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nut Lock (open access)

Nut Lock

Patent for a nut lock. Illustration included.
Date: March 26, 1907
Creator: Baker, Alonzo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grain-Feeder and Band-Cutter for Thrashing-Machines. (open access)

Grain-Feeder and Band-Cutter for Thrashing-Machines.

Patent for improvements to grain-feeders for thrashing machines design including illustrations.
Date: March 18, 1882
Creator: Barlow, Thomas James
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fountain-Brush. (open access)

Fountain-Brush.

Patent for a fountain brush which allows for the attachment of a wiping cloth, and featuring a spring handle.
Date: March 11, 1913
Creator: Shanley, Michael Henry
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Switch-Locking Device. (open access)

Switch-Locking Device.

Patent for improvements in switch locking devices. Design intends to increase efficiency and ease of operability, as well as providing "means for retaining the latch in inoperative position" when chosen (lines 23-25).
Date: March 11, 1919
Creator: McCormick, William C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baling Press (open access)

Baling Press

Patent for baling press. Illustration included.
Date: March 8, 1904
Creator: Robburts, George W.; Lemaster, Mike C. & Lemaster, Henry H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History