Fire-Escape. (open access)

Fire-Escape.

Patent for a simple and reliable folding ladder that is meant to assist someone in escaping a fire. It folds compactly and conveniently, and is adjustable. It sits away from the wall and another ladder can be attached to it when it is in use.
Date: June 13, 1893
Creator: Dobbs, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hand-Car. (open access)

Hand-Car.

Patent for "a hand-car with an auxiliary spring-actuated mechanism which can be used with or without the lever mechanism to propel at a rapid rate of speed." (Lines 12-15) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 15, 1897
Creator: Rousey, William N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Harness-Buckle. (open access)

Harness-Buckle.

Patent for a new and useful harness buckle, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: June 6, 1899
Creator: Comer, Little Berry
System: The Portal to Texas History