Cotton-Knife. (open access)

Cotton-Knife.

Patent for a new cotton knife to provide more versatility in its use. It is "for sampling bales of cotton, and [...] cutting the bagging of the cotton, and a hook whereby a sample of cotton may be plucked out" (lines 10-14), including illustrations.
Date: May 9, 1916
Creator: Bowers, Jacob R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gin-Saw Cleaner (open access)

Gin-Saw Cleaner

Patent for a gin saw cleaner that can clean saws while in rotation.
Date: May 25, 1915
Creator: Flowers, Malon I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pipe - Grab. (open access)

Pipe - Grab.

Patent for new and useful improvements in pipe-graps for the purpose of "raising and lowering pipe and tools used in drilling oil-wells" (line 8-10), including illustrations.
Date: May 20, 1902
Creator: Matula, Valentine
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate-Latch (open access)

Gate-Latch

Patent for the invention relates to improvements in gate-latches. The object of the present invention is to improve the construction of gate-latches and to provide an automatic one adapted to lock the gate when the latter closes and capable of automatically setting itself in proper position for engaging and locking the gate should it be closed instead of open or in position to receive the gate.
Date: May 29, 1900
Creator: Jones, Albert Sidney
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Cotton Chopping, Planting, and Cultivating Machine (open access)

Combined Cotton Chopping, Planting, and Cultivating Machine

Patent for "an improvement in combined cotton chopping, planting, and cultivating machines," (lines 9-11) including illustrations.
Date: May 22, 1888
Creator: Pilond, David Winfield
System: The Portal to Texas History
Balance Staff and Wheel for Watches (open access)

Balance Staff and Wheel for Watches

Patent for an improved design of a balance staff and wheel used for watch repair. The new design allows for an easier repair when replacing a broken staff and decreases the chance that the wheel would be damaged when replacing the staff. Included are instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 18, 1880
Creator: Bugbee, George G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stake-Pin. (open access)

Stake-Pin.

Patent for stake-pin that improves upon previous stake-pins that are used for picketing horses and attaching the ropes. This design allows for the rope to stay out of the dirt. Included are instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 18, 1880
Creator: Carnes, William, Sr. & Penfield, Charles W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Scissors. (open access)

Improvement in Scissors.

Patent for "scissors for the use of dealers in dry goods; and it consists in providing an ordinary pair of scissors with an extension at or near the end of one of the blades, having an entering point and an eye to carry a thread, and designed to serve a convenient purpose in tagging and retagging goods." (Lines 14-21) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 19, 1874
Creator: Waldie, Samuel H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvements in Joints for Railway Rails (open access)

Improvements in Joints for Railway Rails

Patent for improvements in box or "fish" joints for railroad rails.
Date: May 28, 1872
Creator: Wells, Jephthah
System: The Portal to Texas History