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Gate.

Description: Patent for a gate that is "a structure hanging and sliding by means of rollers on an inclined cross-bar, and so connected by ropes and pulleys to stationary posts that a person approaching it on horseback or in a vehicle may easily open the gate (without dismounting) by pulling the rope, and on releasing the rope the gate will close automatically" (lines 12-19); illustration is included.
Date: March 3, 1891
Creator: Smith, William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Gate.

Description: Patent for a rotary gate that has latch-posts and spring-latches at its ends. The spring-latches are designed to employ the latches. "Levers fulcrumed on the top of the gate and connected with each other, connecting-rods connecting said levers with the spring-latches, and vibratory braces rising from the sides of the gate and secured to said levers" (lines 33-37).
Date: July 21, 1896
Creator: Holder, Elisha G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Gate.

Description: Patent for a gate "in which the one hinge point is adapted to be shifted to cause the gate to swing in one direction or the other... [by] providing means for shifting the hinge point of the gate from a carriage or a wagon on the roadway without leaving the latter" (lines 11-13, 15-17); including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 11, 1913
Creator: Craig, Sam A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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