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Attachment for Thimbles.
Patent for invention for the improvement of attachments for thimbles. "The objects of the invention are to produce a device of simple construction for cutting the thread when sewing that can be readily applied to old as well as to new thimbles; also to produce the device in such manner that the thread can be quickly and conveniently cut at any desired point in an expeditious manner " (lines 17-24). Includes specifications and illustrations.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Brown, Archie Edwards
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie
"Patent for a bale-tie that would be 'simple of construction, durable of use, and comparatively inexpensive of production, easily operated, and which when fastened around a bale cannot possible become detached therefrom' (lines 13-17). including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Pfeffer, Albert J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie
Patent for improvements in bale-ties by using a “combination with a band; of jaws pivoted to one end of the band and adapted to engage a hook carried by the other end of the band, and a guard-plate fixed to one of said jaws and adapted also to engage the hook and prevent it from accidentally becoming disengaged from the jaws.” (Lines 78-84) Illustration is included.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Pfeffer, Albert John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie
Patent for a bale-tie that is of "simple construction, durable in use, and comparatively inexpensive of production" (lines 13-15), including illustration and instructions
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Pfeffer, A. J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baling-Press.
Patent for new bailing press that that improves "hay-presses of the full circle or continuous type for baling hay, straw, and the like." (lines 8-10) Illustrations included.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Leineweber, Francis & Welge, Charles
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Battalion, Volume 7, Number 7-8, April-May, 1900
Monthly literary journal of A. & M. College of Texas containing original short stories, essays, poetry, and other creative works written by students.
Date:
May 1900
Creator:
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Austin Society.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bicycle Attachment.
Patent for a bicycle attachment that supports the frame and can be used as a "carrier or support for a child, package, a satchel, &c." (Lines 12-13) Illustrations included.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Flinn, William M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cheese-Cutting Gage.
Letter Patent for gage "for cutting articles in bulk, such as whole cheese" (lines 9-10); including illustration and instructions
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Pittman, J. P.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combined Writing and Advertising Desk.
Patent for a desk that "combines writing and advertising desks or cabinets." (Lines 9-10) Illustrations included.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Moore, George T. & Shoop, Edward S.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hay-Press.
Patent for a hay bailing machine. "The invention relates to bailing-presses, and more particularly to that class adapted for bailing hay, straw, &c.; and it has for one object to provide a simple and efficient construction in which a continuous rotation of the bailing-lever will act in conjunction with a retractile spring to reciprocate the plunger" (lines 7-13). "A further object of the invention is to provide a simple and efficient construction of detent for holding the gate after the hay or other material has been compressed and while the piston is retracted" (lines 14-18). Includes specifications and illustrations.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Garrett, Irvin H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Saw Setting and Feeding Device.
Patent for a new and "useful Improvements in Saw Setting and Feeding Devices" (lines 5-7) including illustrations.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Haltom, Samuel
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Chopper Attachment.
Patent for rotating stalk-chopper attachment, including illustrations.
Date:
May 1, 1900
Creator:
Nix, Spencer W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fence
Patent for
Date:
May 6, 1900
Creator:
Titsworth, Dock Lee Marion
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combination Key and Automatic Stop Cock
Patent for "new and improved Combination Key and Automatic Stop-Cock" (lines 6-7) for the purpose of providing "an automatic arrangement for cutting off the water-supply in hydrants and like appliances when the weather becomes so cold as to endanger the freezing of the water" (lines 11-14).
Date:
May 7, 1900
Creator:
Randall, C. T.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Envelop.
Patent for an envelop adapted "as a cover or wrapper for valuable papers, money, and the like." (Lines 10-13) Illustrations included.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Dennis, Millard Jefferson & Davis, William Clarence
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Guard-Rail.
Patent for guard rails for use in connection with frogs or switches, including illustrations.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Murphy, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map
Letter Patent of "a map, drawing or similar device provided with an index" (lines 72-74); including illustration and instructions
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Bentley, H. L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Miter-Box.
Patent for a new and improved miter box that quickly adjusts "to guide a saw at any desired angle" (line 12), including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Shotwell, Marcus Aretar Kossuth
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pencil-Holder.
Patent for a new pencil-holder that is "a light, efficient and convenient pencil-holder capable of reliably securing the pencil to which it is attached within the pocket, thereby holding the same in readiness for use." (Lines 14-17) Illustration included.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Hogg, George, Sr.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Piano.
Patent for an upright piano. This piano's construction provides a "case in which warping of the sides and fingerboard support will be prevented, in which convenient racks for holding music in use may be provided, in which the music may be continuously arranged, so as to be readily accessible, and in which the sounding board and string-carrying frame by me readily inserted and removed and may be held firmly in place." (Lines 13-21) Illustrations included.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Norcross, Levi Watson
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roller-Truck.
Patent for a roller truck that is comprised of "plurality of rollers, a suitable framework upon which said rollers operate, and an improved means of retaining them in position in said framework." (lines 14-17); including illustration and instructions
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Sotey, William
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Reciprocating Engine.
Patent for a rotary reciprocating engine that is smaller, has more horse-power, and has less friction than previous models.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Williams, Win D.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tongue-Support for Vehicles.
Patent for a tongue-support for the tongues of vehicles that "provide an exceedingly simple and effective catch or holder for holding the support up against the under side of the tongue" (lines 18-21), including illustration and instructions
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Ashby, William H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wrench.
Patent for new design for a wrench that is a "simple, efficient, and inexpensive one adapted for operating on nuts, pipes, rods and other objects." (Lines 11-13) Illustration included.
Date:
May 8, 1900
Creator:
Willmann, Joseph
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History