Pen or Pencil Holder. (open access)

Pen or Pencil Holder.

Patent for a new and improved pen or pencil holder. This design obviates "many of the serious objections to the ordinary pen-holder . . . among which may be mentioned cramp and that which is known as 'writer's paralysis.' In addition to this the use of this device will save many tedious hours to the child who is learning to write, as by its use no time will be wasted in teaching the child how to hold his [or her] pen or pencil" (lines 69-77).
Date: April 19, 1887
Creator: Merrick, Sarah J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Truss. (open access)

Truss.

Patent for a new truss designed to hold ruptures without discomfort, suitable for single and double ruptures. The truss features a novel spring plate, soft rubber pads, and adjustable waterproof bands.
Date: April 19, 1921
Creator: Downie, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Process of Forming Tubes (open access)

Process of Forming Tubes

Patent for the process of making tubes, especially tubes for producing, fitting, and/or refitting "eye-glasses, spectacles, &c." (lines 11-12).
Date: April 19, 1921
Creator: Rees, Herbert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History