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86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4172, Chapter 468
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
Car Coupling.
Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design consists in "[t]he combination, with the draw-head provided with the hole through its under side and the vertical guide-grooves in its exterior sides, of the stirrup sliding in said grooves and provided with a tongue at its lower and hooks at its upper parts, and a lifting-device—such as a rod or bar—adapted to engage with the upper part of the stirrup for raising it in the said external guide-grooves and causing the said tongue to raise the coupling-link in the draw-head" (lines 4-14).
Tree-Protector.
Patent for "wire fenders or protectors for trees, [the] purpose being to provide a simple and inexpensive guard capable of being readily applied to trees of any size and having such construction that it shall be held by its own elasticity at such a distance from the trunk that rabbits or other rodents shall not be able to gnaw the bark, and the fender shall not chafe or wear the tree by continued use." (Lines 8-17) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Washing-Machine
Patent for a "pounder" washing machine that can be easily repaired and operated with little effort. Illustrations included.
Water Tank and Filter.
Patent for water tank and filter that is cost effective for filtering rainwater or hydrant water. The water tank and filter are designed so that the filter can be removed or moved easily around the tank.
Window-Shade Bracket.
Patent for a window shade bracket, which holds the shade straight.
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