Nut Lock. (open access)

Nut Lock.

Patent for a new and improved nut-lock. This design "is an improvement in that class of nut-locks in which so-called 'jam-nuts' are turned up on the bolt against the nut to be locked; and the present invention lies, mainly, in the particular construction of the end or ends of the thread of the locking nut or washer by which to more securely and effectually lock the nut in place on the bolt" (lines 8-15).
Date: May 24, 1892
Creator: Terry, David C. & Maltby, William J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Osteopathic Table. (open access)

Osteopathic Table.

Patent for an osteopathic table for patients to lie on during treatment by osteopathic doctors.
Date: May 11, 1909
Creator: McManis, John V.; Reed, Jesse R. & Bounds, Robert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Osteopathic Table (open access)

Osteopathic Table

Patent for improvements in Osteopathic Tables by adding mechanical parts to facilitate ease of movement and manipulation of the human body for "correcting and curing physical irregularities of the spine and ribs" (lines 19-20), includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 20, 1913
Creator: Sherwood, L. Walker
System: The Portal to Texas History