Wrench. (open access)

Wrench.

Patent for a wrench that is adjustable to different size nuts and has a reciprocating screw member.
Date: July 16, 1907
Creator: Daniel, Robert O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Cutter (open access)

Stalk-Cutter

Patent for invention that "relates to improvements in 'stalk-cutters,' and pertains to a machine which is adapted to cut three rows of stalks at one operation and is provided with simple means for laterally extending the side cutters to permit the adjustment of the machine to cut rows of different widths" (lines 8-14). Illustrations are included.
Date: July 22, 1902
Creator: Williams, Mark D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Road-Repairing Machine (open access)

Road-Repairing Machine

Patent for a road repairing machine which repairs roads by leveling them. Illustrations included.
Date: July 6, 1909
Creator: Herring, Windsor G.
System: The Portal to Texas History