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Oil Burner

Description: Patent for an oil burner that holds enough fuel to be used for stoves.
Date: October 10, 1914
Creator: Carr, James R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Franco-Texan Land Co.

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "The Company Has a large amount of lands for sale or lease in Parker, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Shackelford, Callahan, Jones, Taylor, Nolan, Fisher and Mitchell counties"; "Lands Will be sold in Tracts to suit purchasers, and either for cash or long credit. The Company has no Local Agents. Apply direct to this office." Letterhead includes the names A. J. Hoo… more
Date: 1889
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Sam H. Lyon, Surveyor, Fisher County

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Parties wishing homes in the West would do well to consult me. 15 years experience in Fisher and adjoining counties."
Date: 1897
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Sam H. Lyon, Surveyor, Fisher County

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images and business name, with text reading: "Parties wishing homes in the West would do well to consult me. 15 years experience in Fisher and adjoining counties."
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Cotton-Chopper.

Description: Patent for improvements on cotton choppers, primarily consisting of "a pair of oscillating hoes swinging in opposed relation and supported in vertically adjustable bearings suspended from a main frame" (lines 11-14).
Date: December 14, 1915
Creator: Strong, Harold
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Seed-Dropping Plate

Description: Patent for a versatile seed dropping mechanism that retains the seed shells as they drop to prevent machine clogging and seed droppings.
Date: January 25, 1916
Creator: Grinstead, Albert N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Churn-Power.

Description: Patent for improvements in churn-power by using a combination of “a vertical support [piece], an operating-lever pivoted thereto, a dasher-shaft, a horizontal bar connected to the said lever, and a cord secured at its ends to the said bar and wrapped between its ends around the dasher-shaft. All these parts combined to enable the churn to operate as described.” (Lines 55-61) Illustration is included.
Date: November 24, 1891
Creator: Reese, Roswell
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bed Attachment.

Description: Patent for new bed design for invalids, containing a bedpan attached in the center of the bed. The bedpan is connected to a pipe, allowing the waste to be flushed away, just like any other toilet.
Date: March 20, 1906
Creator: Smith, Nan Elma
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bed - Slat.

Description: Patent for a new and useful improvements in bed-slates to provide a strong brace.
Date: January 4, 1898
Creator: Pickett, Mollie
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Bridge-Truss.

Description: Patent for an invention, which relates to a new and useful truss, particularly intended for bridges but applicable also for use in various other structures.
Date: November 24, 1914
Creator: Beard, Eddie
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Combined Writing-Desk and File-Cabinet.

Description: Patent for a writing desk with combined filing cabinet designed for routine clerical and writing tasks. The desk has the added benefit of maximizing file space in both the front and back of the desk while permitting the user to remain seated in order to access files.
Date: February 16, 1915
Creator: Cooper, Samuel W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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