Gate (open access)

Gate

Patent for "simple and easily-operated mechanism for opening and closing a gate and for controlling the latch thereof by the same mechanism which opens and closes the gate" (lines 12-16).
Date: June 11, 1901
Creator: Seckler, Levi W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grinding-Machine (open access)

Grinding-Machine

Patent for "a machine chiefly adapted for making or grinding molding bits or knives with either a straight or irregular cutting-edge; but my invention is also adapted for making and grinding other edged tools and implements" (lines 13-18).
Date: June 14, 1892
Creator: Ross, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sewing-Machine Attatchment (open access)

Sewing-Machine Attatchment

Patent for an attachment for sewing machines. Illustrations included.
Date: June 7, 1910
Creator: Griffin, Patrick
System: The Portal to Texas History