Band-Tightener. (open access)

Band-Tightener.

Patent for a lever used to tighten the bands on bales of cotton or other materials, including illustrations.
Date: July 7, 1903
Creator: Mullane, Dennis.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Machinery (open access)

Well-Drilling Machinery

Patent for a machine used to drill water, oil, and gas wells. Illustrations included.
Date: July 7, 1908
Creator: Decker, Harry R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trick Amusement Device (open access)

Trick Amusement Device

Patent for a puzzle toy consisting of a lid and blower. Illustrations included.
Date: July 7, 1908
Creator: Judson, Fred I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Switch-Operating Mechanism (open access)

Switch-Operating Mechanism

Patent for a railroad switch operating mechanism that is operated from the train which can can close a switch accidentally left open.
Date: July 7, 1908
Creator: Hyman, Henry F. & Hay, G. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History