Combined Cultivator and Harrow (open access)

Combined Cultivator and Harrow

Patent for a combined cultivator and harrow. "This invention relates to an improved agricultural implement comprising in its construction a cultivator and a harrow, the tooth elements of which are so constructed and supported by the frame as to be capable of being adjusted for operation in several different positions" (line 8-14) illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Farris, Henry Clay
System: The Portal to Texas History
Telephone Transmitter and Receiver (open access)

Telephone Transmitter and Receiver

Patent for a telephone transmitter and receiver. The device is for lines "known as 'long-distance' telephones for the purpose of taking up the weakened vibrations and re-energizing them...transmitting them with increased volume" (line 12-15) illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Sammons, Oliver P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jack (open access)

Jack

Patent for a Jack. This design is operated by fluid pressure for use with driving axles and wheels.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Tuggle, Samuel Ritchie & Doering, Charles William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spectacle Holder (open access)

Spectacle Holder

Patent for a spectacle holder. Illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Grooms, Richard McLane
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railway Tie (open access)

Railway Tie

Patent for a railway tie designed to to provide a metallic tie which is light strong, and durable (line 16-17) illustration included.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Beazley, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bailing Press (open access)

Bailing Press

Patent for a baling press. This invention combines a truck and horse that facilitates the pressing of hay.
Date: June 30, 1903
Creator: Moore, James Solomon; Adams, Barnett V.; Roy, Ransom J. & Jack, I. Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History