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MMAHannual report
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THE YEAH 1868.
VOIiUME II.
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WASHINGTON.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1870.
In the House op Representatives,
Jjiril 9, 1869. Resolved by the House of Bepresentativcs, {the Senate concurring j) That there be printed thirty thousand extra copies of the next Report of the Commissioner of Patents, of which seventeen thousand shall be for the use of the House, eight thousand for the uso of the Senate, and five thousand for the use of the Commissioner of Patents. Attest :
EDw. Mcpherson, aerh.
In Senate of the United States,
December 9, 1869. Resolved, That the Senate agree to the resolution of the House of Representatives relsk- tive to printing the Report of the Commissioner of Patents. Attest :
GEO. C. GORHAM, Secretary.
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DESCRIPTIONS
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DESCRIPTIONS AND CLAIMS OF PATENTS
ISSUED IN THE YEAR 1868.
ILLUSTRATED WITH EXGRAVINQS:
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77,433.— Moses Adsit. Forest. X. Y.— Draught Attachment. — May 5. IB&S. — The doubletree pin is at the front side ot 'the doubletree. The clevises are attached to bars sliding at the rear side of the double- tree and secured by a pin to the holding strap and tongue, so that "when either horse walks ahead of the other the cleri.s to which it is attached is made to approach the fulcrum pin.
Claim. — The plates b 6, sliding in grooves upon the top and lx)ttom of the doubletree B in front of the band D. .said plates b secured together at their ends and centers by the bolts c e. which slide iu the slots d f of the "doubletree, all constructed and arranged to operate as herein described for the pur- pose specified.
77.434.— D. E. Aikex and A. A. Aikex. Adrian, ^iQh.— Splint Plane.— :SLaj 5. 186e.— The thickness of the slat is regulated by the spring tongue at the end of the wed<fe. the tongue being adjusted by a set screw at thepotiit. The "plane is Intended for mak- ing blind slats, each one pushing the preceding one out.
Claim. — The wedge C of the plane provided with a longitudinal groove in its under side, in which is eecured one end of the spring E, whose free end is adjusted to regulate the thic'kness of the slat to be cut by the screw G passing through the wedge, all constructed, arranged, and operating as described for the purpose specified.
77,43-5.- C. Albert. Harrisville, Ohio.—Skeep Holder. — May 5. 1863. — The feet of the animal are secured to the toggles at the branching arms of the standards. The standards may be swaged to either side and set by a reitchet wheel and pawls.
Claim. — The adjustable standards E, arms F, in combination with the socket stays J) and rollers C, in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.
77,436.— Da\td Aldkich, Xew Tork, X. T., assignor to Piiel.vn* & Collexdeg, same place. — Cue Trimmer. — May 5. IsCS. — The end of the cue is inserted in the hollow hand-piece, and the carriage which reciprocates at the end thereof carries the trimming knife, and is actuated by a spring lever.
Claim. — 1. The hollow hand -piece and cue-holder, with its table or slide-holder, b, in combination with a reciprocating carriage, provided with a cutter, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. The employment, in combination with the hol- low cue-holder and hand-piece, of a reciprocatorv cutter carriage and the driving lever D, the whole arranged to operato in the manner and for the pur- pose substantially as described.
3. The removable cutter g, in con^Dination with the cutter carriage and table 6, substantially as and for the purpose described.
77,437.— Albert F. Allex. Providence. E. I.— Thimble Puller. — May 5. 18C8. — The expansible jaws are made to engage the thimble, the surrounding sleeve acts as a fulcrum against the end of the tube, and the mandrel and thimble are drawn for^vard by
a nut screwing upon the mandrel and bearing against the sleeve.
Claim. — The combination of the expansible catches or jaws E E E, or their equivalent, the expanding wedge F, the sleeve M, and the screw mandrel H. and nut P, constructed substantially as described for the purpose set forth.
77,438 — Oliver E. Allex, Xew York. X. Y.— Car Spring. — May 5, 1868, — The circumference of the cylindrieal block of rubber is wound with yarn and the whole placed within an inverted cylindrical cup whose lower edge incloses and slides vertically upon a plunger upon which the block is placed.
Claim. — T. A spool for a car or other spring, com- posed of an India-rubber center, surrounded by woolen yarn or other exterior elastic covering, sub- stantially as described.
2. A car spring, composed of vulcanized rubber, and wound around by woolen yarn or other exterior elastic covering, and placed aind used in a metallic case or exterior, substantially as herein descTibed.
77,439 — Solomon AxDEESOX.TTest Burlington, X. Y.— ,S'f?w.— May 5, 1868.— The holes pass obli finely through the plate, forming cutting e^es on both sides of the hole.
Claim. — The perforations c' in the saw plate A, having upper and lower cutting edges, d e. and used either with or without the cutting edges /gr of the holes b, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,440. — Charles Baxge, St. Louis, Mo.— Clothes Drier. — May 5, 1868. — The clothes being placed between the rack and the perforated side o^ the hanging cylinder are dried by the rotary motion of the latter.
Claim. — The fixed cylinder D, revolving i)erforated cylinder E, uprights 1, 2, 3, 4, &c., hoop «, chains d d' d", and collar c, all in combination with the wheels H. K, p b, and F. and their respective shafts, when arranged in relation to each otlier and the frame- work of the machine, substantially as and for the pm'pose specified.
77,441.— Ax-DEEW H. Blsler, Carlisle, Pa.— Open Ring. — May 5, 1868. — Two open rings are piv- oted together by an arm upon each,' so that vrlieu they are turned into a parallel position a closed ring is fonned-
Claim. — The eUiptical parts A A and B B. joined by the hinge and pin C, and the trapezoid extension D, of the part A A, all constructed and combined in the manner and for the purpose herein eet forth.
77,442. — J. D. Blake, Laconia, assignor to him- self and J. A. Saxborx, Holderness, X. B..—Soap Stand. — May 5, 1868. — The stand is clamped upon the side of the tub by the depending lugs, and the soap dish is held upo'n the stand by the two fixed clips and the spring clip.
Claim. — The base plate A. provided with sta- tionary clips B B, movable clip C, and clamp lugs
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m m, together composing a soap stand, substantially as herein specified.
77,443.— Erxst Bredt, New York, ^ST. Y.— But- ton.—^ilav 5, 18(58; antedated April 25, 1868.— The button shell is formed of a woven material, stiffened and pressed between dies, so that an ornamental shape is given thereto.
Claivi.—A button shell, formed of stiffened woven or fibrous material, pressed np to the reciuircd shape between dies, as specified, in combination with a base or shank, substantially as set forth.
77,444.— Willis S. Buoxson, Hartford, Conn. —Base Burning Stove. — Ma^r 5, 1868.— The plate supporting the fire pot, and separating the ash pit from the combustion chamber, has air ports, with dampers, to limit the supply of air. The combustion chamber has a double top, through whiehi air circu- lates. A circular series of flues extend from the combustion chamber to a circular chamber beneath tlie oven. A two-plated damper closes the feed openings to the reservoir in the plates at top and bottom of the circular flue chamber, and is drawn back when supplying fuel. .
Claim.— 1. The double ventilated top c, which covers the combustion chamber 6', and forms a sup- port for the magazine or reservoir d, substantially as and for the purpose described.
2. In combination with the double ventilated plate c, aud magazine d, the conducting tubes / and dou- ble movable damper, and dividing fine plates g, sub- .stautially as aud for the purpose described.
3. Tim anangement of the oven k, directly over and in combination with the double movable damper and dividing flue plates g, substantially as and for the purpose described.
4. The double movable damper and dividing flue plate g arranged in and forming the smoke and hot air flues e e, substantiaUy as and for the purpose described.
77,445.— Willis S.Bronson, Hartford, Conn.— Fire Grate.— 'May 5, 1868.— An oscillating grate turns on the perforated piv^ot on a stationary cross bar. The grate has tubular upward projections through which the air passes to the fire, and v\'luch serve by the oscillation of the grate to stir the same.
Claim.— 1. The hollow stationary hub b c, cou- structed and arranged upon the supporting bar a, substantiallv as aud for the purpose described.
2. The grate /, as constructed, in combination with said supporting bar a, substantially as and for the purpose described.
77,446.— Dakius C. Brown, Lowell, Mass.— Harness Frame for Looms.— Maj 5, 1868.— Tlie ob- ject is to enable the harness frame, after the heddles have been supplied with warp, to be bent around the curved surface of the warp beam. For.this purpose the end connection bars of the string bars are made • of thin and clastic metal, or other material that may be bent to conform to the surface of the warp beam
Claim.— I. The improved harness or heddlc frame, as made with elastic connection bars C C, substan- tiallv as and for the purpose specified.
2. 'The combination v/ith the bars A B and brack- ets, and string bars supported in such brackets, of the elastic counection bars C C, substantially as herein shown and described.
77,447.— "Frederick W. Brown, Philadelphia, l>ii.—Device for Soldering the Lids of Cans.— M.aj 5 1808; antedated April 21, 1863.— The plano-conve.x bloelc is attached by a chain to the sharp pointed lever, and is heated when used for attaching the can lids, and the stick of solder is passed around its ])eripherv in contact with the junction between the lid and Van. When removing the lid the heated l)l()ck is placed upon the same, which is then raised by the lever.
C'^aim.— The combination, substantially as de- scribed, of the block A, instrument D, and chain C, for the purpose specified.
77,448.— Silas H. Browk, Troy, N. Y.—Stoj) Valve.— May 5, 1868.— A movable brace lever is
hinged to, and operates in combination with the valve to shut the same, and keep it shut, until its opening movement commences, when the valve is relieved from the shutting pressure of the lever.
Claim. — 1. In combination with a valve B, and its actuating stem D, a movable or sliding lever brace C, so attached to and operating with the valve that when said valve is closed said lever braces it tight on its seat, and when said valve is opened said lever moves with it, so as to leave an entirely unobstructed passage way within the pipe, in manner substantially as herein described, and for the purpose as set forth.
2. In combination Avitli said valve B, its stem D, and sliding brace lever O, the grooves or shoulders E E of the valve chamber A, said grooves or should- ers being inclined relatively to the valve seat U, substantially as and for tlie purposes described,
3. The combination and arrangement of the valve B, its stem D, the sliding movable brace lever C, and the grooves or shoulders E E, when applied in manner substantially as described, aud operating for the iiurposes as set forth.
77,449.— Theodore Bruno, Saginaw, Mich.— Machine for Sawing Laths.— M.-:y 5, 1808. — The fixed fence being used, a strip will be cut by each saw on tlie mandrel ; but the depressible fence being used, a smaller number will be cut. The depressible fence, or guide, may be placed so low that the stuff will pass over it.
Claim.— The gauge M, working in the longitudinal slot in front of the guide L, and resting upon the spring N, operated by the lever O, whereby the num- ber of strips to be cut from the board at one opera- tion is regulated, as herein ahown and described.
77,450.— Lewis Burger, Springfield, 111., as- signor to himself and Isaac L. Hamburger, Albany, N. Y.—Door D i rector ij.— May 5, 18G8.— Within the box, to be attached to the outside of a door, is a scries of rollers Avith inscriptions displayed through holes, and indicating absence, destination, &c. Hands may indicate time of return. A slate is ready to receive orders, &c.
Claim— I. A door directoiy, consisting of a bos, witli perforated dial iflate A, and of various rollers, aprons, and hands, to indicate time and date of re- turn, and other notes, substantially as herein shown and described, the rollers, aproiis, or hands only being adjustable, by means of a suitable key, as described.
2. The combined cover and slate G, when tbe same is arranged on a door indicator, substantially as herein shown and described.
3. The letter box H, card holder I, and pencil holder J, when arranged in combination with the door iiidicator, all made and operating substantially as and for the pui-posc herein shown and described.
77,451.— Daniel Burns, Bay City, Mich.— Com- bined Low Water Detector and Safety Valve. — May .5, 1868. — The falling of the float acts through a lever upon the beam of the safety valve, to cause the raising of tlie latter when the water falls ])elow a safe level.
Claim. — The arrangement of the within described box G, filled as specified, with the levers D I K, the valves A B, the weight T, aud the crotched slide E, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,452.— VictorH. Busciimanx, Baltimore, Md. —Back for Billiard Cttc— May 5. 18()8; antedated April 2.1 1808. — Each of the retaining buttons of the respective receptacles of a cue rack is operated by a Aveighted lever to open the receptacle, and is closedby the Aveight of t he cue Avhen inserted.
Claim. — So constructing a billiard cue receptacle that the weight of the cue, when placed therein, shall clo.se it," and when the cue is Avithdrawn the receptacle will open, and remain open, for the return of the cue. '
77,453.— George Cauill, New York, N. Y., assignor to Isaac G. Joiin'sox, J. F. Hunter, and Peter P. Keller, same place. — Machine for Tap- ping and Drilling. — May .">, 1808. — The head of the spindle has sockets for taps or drills radiating from it in a vertical i)lane, and the object is to cause the partial rotation of the head to bring another tap into
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operation while tlie spindle is rotating. This is done pin bv a forked lover, which first withdraws the stop and then causes tlie said rotary moveiuent ofthe head. Claim.— 1. Tlie combination of the collar C. fric- tion baud c. forked lever D, fingers e e, shoulder «, jointed arm E. or their respective equivalents, all constructed and arranged in the manner and for the pm'pose specified and set forth.
2. The svstem of levers G-. cam H. and pin I, when constructed, combined, and applied to the forked spindle of a tapping machine, in the manner and for the purpose hercxu specified and set forth.
3. The forked lever D. movable collar C, slotted strap L, tlie lever arms K K. rods M M, arms iSI ]^. shaft 0. disk P, all constructed and combined, and all applied to and used upon the forked spindle of a tapping machine, in the manner and for the pm-pose specified and set forth.
4. The improved tapping machine, consisting of the several parts hereinbefore specified, all con- structed and arranged substantially as described.
77,45 1.— George Caxdee, Berlin Heights, Ohio. — Feed Water Heater for Stcarii Generators. — May 5. 18t)8. — The caloric current, after leaving the flues of the boiler, has a backward and forward course through a number of hexagoually-arranged cylin- drical pipes surrounded by a water jacket, and con- nected by U -bends at their alternate ends. The feed water pa'sses through the water jacket.
C'tef»i.— Passing^ the feed water or air through successive chambers, (heated as described.) of a lower to a higher temperature, in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth and described.
77,455.— Charles P. Cakter, Ponghkeepsie, X. Y. — Implement for Sharpening Watch Wood. — May o. 18G8.— The angular knife is set in an angle- faced block, which is attached to the bench, and used for sharpening the splints of soft wood used by watchmakers.
Claim. — The lilock a. knife b. and screw c, when arranged and comlnned to operate substantially the same as shown and described.
77,456. — Joiix B. Christiax. Mount Carroll, and John Guxx. Salem Township, IW.—Failroad.— May 5, 1808. — The railroad track has additional hol- low* rolled iron rails laid inside the usual rails, and the cars have one or more pairs of additional broad flanged wheels hanging immediately over the ad- ditional rails, and supporting the truck in case of accident.
Claim. — 1. The construction and arrangement of a railroad track, composed of the hollow rolled iron rails A A, placed inside of the usual T-rails, sub- stantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. The construction and arrangement of railroad cars having two or more i^airsof broad flanged wheels B B, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
3. The lever H IT. in combination with the spiral springs O O. moving in tlie periphery of a circle, for the purpose substantially as set forth.
77,457 JOTTX C. Ct.ime, Philadelphia, Pa., as- signor to himself and J. Moore Hexdkicks, same ■place— Bedstead Fastener. — May ;"), lc:ti8. — The at- taching bolts are screwed into the rail and traverse the tenon block ^\hich rests in a mortise of the post. The liolt pusses through the jiost and is secured by a nut.
Claim. — The device, consisting of the bolt C and tenon l;lock D, in one piece, and screw cap E, in combination Avith the rails and parts of a bedstead, for fastening said rails and parts together.
77,458.— Hexuy Coluxsox, Boston, assignor to himself and Samuel Yaxce, South Boston, "'and Samuel Vance, assignor to James O. Boyle, Bos- ton, Mass. — Grate Bar. — May 5, 18fl8. — The air pass- ages increase in diameter downward, and their bot- toms slope outward and downward, lioth formations being intended to aid in discharge of ashes.
Claim. — 1. A grate liar, as made, Avith its air passages extended entirely across \t.
2. The arrangement of the transverse passages obliquely in the bar, in manner as specified.
3. The grate bar, as made, with air passages ex- tending across it, and to increase in width from their upper to their lower parts, as specified.
77,459.— George Coxrqx, New York, iST. Y.— Water Closet. — May 5, 1868. — The valve is covered with vulcanized rubber, and is held to its seat by the weight of water. When raised, the contents of the pan" are discharged by the lower jape. Excess of water above is carried off by the inverted U pipe. This pipe is prevented from acting as a siphon by an air pipe in its vertex.
Claim. — The valve chamber E, pipe B, pipe D, pan I. overfloAV pipe C, and valve A, all constructed and operating together, substantially as shoAvn and described, and foi'the purpose set forth.
77,460 A. L. Coxat;rse, Springfield, 111.—
Churn. — May 5, 1868. — The churn has four vertical dashers turned by gear connection with a horizontal crank shaft.
Claim. — The outer gear wheels I, central gear wheels J K, beveled gear wheel L, jilates G, bearings X, and shatt M, when aiTanged to operate upon the hinged rectangidar central lid C, as herein shown and described."
77,461 — O. H. Cooke, Morrisville, Yt.— Potofo Washer. — May 5, 1868. — Stepped in the perforated false bottom is a vertical shatt at Avhose lower end is a triangular cross bar.
Claim. — The combination ofthe perforated bot- tom B, with or without the metal ring around its perixihery, with the sharp-edged float "E, crank I), and wooden cross piece C, made and arranged and operating substantially as and for the purposes above set fortb.
77,462.— A lpheus B. Corby, Binghamton. X. Y.— C/i?rr«.— May 5, 1868.— The pallets are in the form of pawls, which engage the cogs of the spur wheel turned by the spring, and which are pivoted to the " cam " upon the iiendulum shaft. The jiallets are raised from the wheel by the movement of the guide blocks. The motion of the pendidum may be used to cause the movement of a vertically recipro- cating rotary or oscillating chm-n dasher.
Claim. — 1. The escapement apparatus, consisting of the pallets v v', cam F, shafts g G, and guides m n, when used for the purposes described,
2. The arrangement and combination of said es- capement appal'atus with the spur wheels W TT', drum Pi, ratchet wheel t, pinion i, weight T, pendu- lum P. and frame A B C D, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,463.— Lewls B. Covert, Xew York, X. Y. — Extension Step Ladder. — May 5, 1868. — Both legs of the step ladder are extensible. The lower portion of tbe steps are two-part. A frame is fitted to slide between the said steps, and the frame carries swing- ing steps that can be turned down flat and held by keys, or turned up edgeways to pass between the two-part steps.
Claim. — 1. A step ladder, formed with the two- part steps b, extension jiieces c, and their steps, sub- stantially as specified.
2. The swinging steps h, supported by the castings g, in the manner specified, in combination with ex- tension step ladder aforesaid.
3. The extension legs I o, in combination with the extension step ladder, provided with the swinging steps, as and for the purposes set forth.
77,464.— James P. Davis, Stiles, 'Wis.— Mechan- ical Jfo«e?«cn^— May 5, 1868.— The adjustable fric- tion bars have longitudinal reciprocation between the friction rollers, and are held between loosely- running pulleys that serve as guides. The move- ment of tlie piston is limited by a crank upon the fly-wheel sliaft. The main shaft has a spur wheel engaging spur wheels upon the shafts of tlie friction pulleys, receiving motion from them alternately. Tiie main shaft is connected by a belt Avith the fly- Avheel shaft.
Claim. — 1. The recessed friction pulleys D an^ rr^cks «, operating substantially as shown and de scribed, and for the purpose specified.
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2. The gear wheels G G' H, substantially as shown and described, in combination with the friction pulleys D D, as and for the purpose set forth.
3. 'The pulley I, belt h, and fly wheel, substantially as shown and described, in combination with the recessed friction pulleys J) and cross liead F, for the purpose of accomplishing the more perfect working of the parts, all as set forth.
4. Tlie cross head F, cogs 7i, friction racks a, sub- stantially as shown and described, in combination with the' friction pulleys D, all as and for the purpose set forth.
77,465.— Edwin Daytox, Meriden, Conn.— Ce- meat Water Pi2)e. — May 5, 1868. — In jointing the ends of compound pipe which is made of cement and thin metal, the ends have respectively an inside and outside bevel given to them, and one 'being inserted into the other the- joint is covered with a collar of cement which may be cased in a metallic shelL
Claim. — 1. The short pipe E, of tapering shape, fitting into the adjoining ends of the pipes A B, to form a Avater-tight joint, and coated upon the inner and outer sides equally with cement, as herein shown and described.
2. The packing ring or band a, applied to the pipe sections, substantially as and for the purpose de- scribed.
77,466. — Thomas H. Doxohue, Washington, D. C — Chimney Cleaner. — Maj 5, 1868. —The brushes are attached by toggles and collars to the shaft, and are expanded" and contracted by slipping the movable collar on the stem. Each brush is at- tached to one member of the secondary toggle which connects the knee joints of the vertical toggles, which effect the expansion.
Claim. — 1. The combination of the fixed and eliding collars B C and their connecting arms a b ■with the bars or segments c, pivoted together and supported on the shaft A, ibr operation together, substantially as set forth.
2. In com'])ination with the bars or segments c, connected and supported as described, the braces d and sliding collar E, all arranged and operating substantially as described.
3. In com'bination with the adjustable expanding frame, constructed substantially as described, the detachable brushes E or scrapers Gr, as and for the purposes set forth.
77,467.— Claude Duceeux, New York, :N'. Y.— Wagon Brake. — May 5, 1868. — Imi)rovement on his patent, January 1, 1867. Collars are placed upon the hubs, whose friction thereon is adjustable by screws. The brake lever, Avhen braking the wagon, is moved to engage a lug upon the collar and pre- vent its rotation with tbe Avheel, thereby checking or stopping the rotation of the same.
Claim.— The adjustable rings C C on the hubs of the wagon wheels, when provided with lugs b b, in combination with the oscillating bar D, having lugs d, all arranged and operating substantially as herein shoAvn and described.
77,468.— MiLTOX Eckley, Olney, HI.— Machine for Cleaning Grain. — May 5, 1868. — The grain is subjected to the action of the agitated riddle and the l)last of air from the fan. and thence falls into the rcvohing screen, whose internal spiral flange delivers it at the end.
Claim. — 1. The arrangement of the fans G, riddle K, and compoiuid (tylindrical screoji I), substantially as deseril)('(l, for the puri)ose specilied.
2. The construction and arrangement of the fans G. riddle K, spouts I J, compound cylindrical screen D. and shafts B F, substantially as described, for tlie purpose specified.
77, 4 69. — Francis Ellekshausen, Montreal, C anada East. — Converting Cast Iron into Cast Steel ami Malleable Iron. — Mav 5, 1868. — The cast iron in a molten .state is poured over surfaces containing oxygen and oxide of iron upon .sheet iron plates.
Claim. — 1. Coiivertiug ca.st or pig irou into cast steel or malleable iron, by bringing it in a liquid state in contact with hot "or cold solid oxides, sub- Btantially as herein specified.^
2. Bringing to an instantaneous uniform contact, at a sufficient heat, on a sufficiently large hot or cold surface of pure oxide, the carbon contained in molten cast iron, do as to cause a rapid, violent combustion of the carbon, substantially as described.
77,470. — JOHX Ellis, IS'ew York, N. Y. —Ma- terial for Purifying and Decoloring Petroleum. — May 5, 1868. — The bones are calcined to a gray color and used as a filtering material. Navassa phos- phate of lime, or other deposits containing phosphate of lime or phosphorus, may be kept at a red heat in contact with the air until sufficiently charred, and used in the same manner as the bone phosphate.
Claim. — 1. The method of preparing bones, ani- mal charcoal, ISTavassa phosphate of lime, and other phosphatic deposits, in the manner described in the foregoing specifications, as materials for filtering and bleaching petroleum and other fluids.
2. For the purpose of filtering and bleaching pe- troleum and all the fiuids produced from it, in- cluding residuum and the heavier oil, after the lighter fluids have been separated from it, the use of pure phosphate of lime, and the commercial article, and also either and all, separately or com- bined, of the materials or substances which resiflt from treating bones, animal charcoal, Navassa phosphate of lime, or other phosphatic deposits, in the manner described in the foregoing specifications.
77,471.— William B. Emery, Albany, K". Y.— Machine for Threshing and Cleaning Grain. — May 5, 1868. — The straw and grain j^ass from the thresh- ing cylinder to an apron, and are then received upon an inclined elevator which raises and delivers them to a revolving beater. They then fall onto a slatted bed, and are then tossed by vibrating fingers before the final delivery oft" the end of the separator. The agitation of the se'parator and the shoe in dif- ferent directions prevents extreme agitation of the machine itself. The adjustment of the bonnet by the outside lever directs the current of straw and grain issuing from the cylinder.
Claim. — 1. Combining with a self cleaning thresh- ing machine, (in which the shoe and the separator vibrate in opposite directions,) an endless straw ele- vator, having an apron between it and the threshing cylinder, arranged substantially as and for the pur- pose specified.
2. Deflecting the edge S of the apron upwards, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
3. The beater IST, in combination with the elevator D and apron b b, substantially as specified, whether the shoe and the separator vibrate in opposite direc- tions or in unison.
4. The lever Y ot the bonnet, whereby the bonnet may be adjusted from the outside of the machine, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,472.— Isaac Fisher, St. Louis, Mo.— Fise.— May 5, 1868. — The vise has adjustment in a horizon- tal and in a vertical plane.
Claim. — The improved vise A, the same having two axes or centers of adjustment, arranged sub- stantially as described.
77,473.— W. A. Flaxders, Shelby, Oh\o.—Bee Hive. — May 5, 1868. — The foundation for the comb is formed of wood or other material coated with wax, which is impressed to give a good face for at- tachment for the comb. The foundation is traversed by a pipe to give passage for the bees.
Claim. — The honey-comb foundation B, when pro- vided with a passage, x, and constructed substan- tially as and for the purposes herein sx)ecified.
77,474.— Simeon B. Forbes, New Cumberland, W. y a.— Double Shovel Cultivator.— ^aj 5, 1868.— The sole bar is pivoted to the standard, and its rear end is connected to the standard by an adjustable brace. The share is double winged, 'and the double mold board is removable.
Claim. — 1. The combination of the sole D, double winged point E, and double mold board F. with each other, substantially as herein shown and de- seribeil, and for the purpose set forth.
2. The combination of the adjustable brace G with the curved rear parts of the beam A and with th
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sole D, snlJstaBtially as herein sliown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
7r,475.— William H. Forker, MeadTille, Pa.— Paint Brush. — May .5, 1868. — The bristles are first thrust through the ^-iug and the cap placed on it. The handle is then thrust up through the middle of the mass of bristles and secured by the nut, which screws upon the screw-threaded ferrule and draws the spreading ferrule within the socket.
Claim. — The solid wooden liandle A, of full length, with its conical ferrule F, which, in combination with the nut C. operating on the cap D from above, holds all the ptu'ts firmly together, when constructed as and for the pui'pose set forth.
77,476.- Matthew H. Foster and Hubert C. Hart, trnionville, Conn. — JShit Making Machine. — May 5, 1868. — The blank is cut from the bar by a plunger cutter, operated by a cam on the shaft. A sliding bed conveys the blank from the cutter to the punch and die, as'the button on the bed traverses in the cam groove of the wheel above it. The formers move at right angles to each other. One is actuated by projections on the face of the wheel, and the other by a lever on the bed and projections on the periphery of the wheel. The formers, in connection with sta'tionary bars, form four square sides. The descending slide passes the blank into the concave die and the punch drives a hole through it.
Claim. — 1. Slidiug bed B, having button G- and pivoted lever I thereon, with cam wheel F, provided with studs k k'. all constructed and aiTanged sub- stantially as described.
2. Arranging the cams a b c d e s s' so as to op- erate the emitter n, slide m, and punch p, substan- tially as set forth.
3."^ The improved nut machine, consisting of me- chanism constructed, combined, and arranged sub- stantially as herein set forth.
77,477.^Tames E. Gillett, TTestfield, Mass.— Wh ?>.— May .5, 1868.— The core of the whip is covered by metallic foil to prevent the moisture affecting it. ' Claim. — Interposing a metallic lining, B, between the core A and covering C of a whip, substantially as and for the pm-pose herein shown and described.
77,478.-0. T, Gleasox, Farmington, Me.— Tclocipede. — May 5, 1868. — The supporting wheels are tm-ned by friction wheels actuated by treadles. The machine'lays its own track consisting of straight hinged sections"!
Claim. — ]. The combination of four traction wheels, each having a friction boss, A, with the fric- tion driving wheels'P, shaft J, double crank 1 1, and treadles H H, all substantially as shown and de- scribed, and for the purpose set forth.
2. The lever bearings L, rods X, and steering lev- ers E. all constructed and operating together, sub- stantially as shown and described, and for the pur- pose set 'forth.
77,479.— LyjIxVN B. Goodhue, St. Louis, Mo.— Furnace for Mcltinj Glaus. — May 5. 1868. — The fixed pots extend from the furnace bottom (where they are perforated) either through the furnace top or through the shelf formiugthe l3ottom of the melt- ing chamber into which the •' batch*' is placed. The material, as molted, runs down into the lower cham- l)er through which the calorie cuiTont first passes from the furnace. Across the top of the lower cham- ber are stretched transverse, reverheratory arches to cheek the current, and deflect the heat upon the molten glass. The wall of the bottom and some dis- tance up the sides is chambered to contain tlry sand to prevent the escape of glass through any cracks forming in the fire clay.
Claim.— 1, The shelf D of a furnace for melting glass, as shown and specified.
■2. The combination of a furnace for melting glass with immovable pots, as specified.
3. The employment of reverberatoiy arches in a furnace for melting glass, aiTanged as 'specified.
4. The packing of "a furnace for melting glass with sand, as specified.
-5. A furnace for melting glass, when constructed Bubstantially as shown and specified.
77,480.— JOHX GouRLAY. Escanaba, Mich.— Portable Bath JTotfsc— May 5, 1868.— The parts of the bath house are made detachable so that it can be moved from one apartment to another. The tank is suspended upon cords operated by a windlass, so that it can be lowered for filling" and raised for a shower bath.
Claim.— Tho general combination and arrange- ment of the tank I, slides H H, pulleys K K, J, cord U, drum X, gate M, lever n, crank P, with house A B C D E F G, substantially as set forth.
77,481.— JoHX Gracie and Bobert H. Boyd. Pittsbiu-g, 'Pn.—Lamp Burner.— Islax 5, 1868.— The lower encl of the wick tube is covered by gauze or bent upward to prevent the descent of the wick be- low it and the burning out of the hydrocarbon to expose its lower end. The gas trap has small tubes which have a IT bend, the ends communicating re- spectively Avitli the globe and with the gas reservoir.
Claim. — 1. A wick tube m m\ partially closed at its lower end by an indentation, 2, or other equiva- lent device, substantially as and for the purposes above set forth.
2. An opening or openings leading from" the globe or oil receptacle of a lamp to the inside of the burner, each openmg being covered with wire gauze, finely- perforated plate, or provided with a g-as trap, and arranged within the burner, substantially as and for the ptixposes described.
77,482.— Harry S. Griffiths, Brooklyn, K". T. — Suspension Ping.—yLay 5, 1868. — The plate of the suspending ring has points which are forced through the card.
Claim. — The susfension ring for business cards, ' constructed and employed substantially as and for the purpose herein described.
77,483.— Edward H. Hart, Isew York. X. Y.— Fur Cuff. — Mayo. 1868. — The overlapping portion is secured to the other end by an elastic band which elongates as the cuff is drawn over the hand, and the '6verlap{)ing end is then fastened down to the band of the cuif by another elastic band and a catch.
Claim. — A fur cuff, provided with a connecting elastic band, E, in combination with the elastic fast- ening band F, the whole arranged substantially as shown and described.
77,484.- Isaac A. Hedges and Joseph M. Story, Cincinnati, Ohio, assignors to Laxe <fc BODLEY, same place. — Machine for Saiving Laths. — May 5, 1868. — The feed rolls are jom-naled in ver- tically adjustable rods. The belt which drives the feed rolls passes around an idler puUey turning upon an arbor fixed to a weighted lever.
Claim.— 1. The pivoted weighted lever L' and pulley I, in combination with the belt e and pulleys / upon the feed rolls, all arranged and operating as described, Avliereby the belt is tightened, and the feed rolls held in their beaiings, as herein shown and described.
2. The journal boxes j for the shaft K, secured by pivots /.; in the holders I, having the vertical shafts m, which are adjusted higher or lower in the fram- ing, as herein described, for the purpose specified.
77,485.— John I. Herrick. Milwaukee, Wis.— Street Car.— May .5, 1868; antedated April 28, 1868. -^The wheels of the cars are mounted on runners when required. The runners are attached to the car bottom by swivel bolts and hooks, the latter engag- ing studs' projecting from the inner sides of the run- ners.
Claim. — 1. BunnersD. constructed and connected substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. In combination with said ranners, the attach- ing apparatus E, G, and H, and the hooks and sup- ports, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
3. Platform or bottom A, wheels B, aud runners D, in combination substantially as and for the pur- pose set forth.
77,486.- Beubex Hoffheins, Dover, Pa.— Reaping Machine. — May .5, 1868; antedated April 22, 1868. — The cutting apparatus is hinged to a frame which is articulated on the axle. The rake axis and
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reel post are upon the shoe, and the rake and reel
S reserve their relation to the cutter and platform uriug- vertical oscillations of the latter. A pro- longation of the rake head passes through a pivoted bar vi'hich is oscillated by a crank on the driving wheel axle. The rake is thereby s^vept along the I)latform, lifted, carried forward in an elevated po- sition, and then dropped to its work again.
Vlcmn. — 1. A "forward cut" harvesting machine which has its finger beam or cutting apparatus hinged to a frame, which articulates on the axle of the driving wheels, without materially affecting the position of the draught frame and tongue, and to tvhich finger beam is attached a platform carrying a circularly-moving sweep rake, said harvesting ma- chine also having a device for adjusting the cutting apparatus, and a seat for the driver, such seat being in such relation to the adjusting device that the driver can raise and lower the cutting apparatus, platfoi'm, and rake while the machine is In operation, and Avhile he is seated, substantially as set forth. _ 2. The combination of a forward cut hinged cut- ting apparatus, a frame articulating on the main axle, a (xuadrant platform, a sweep rake, and a reel moving in harmony with the platform and cutting apparatus, a driver's seat on the draught frame, and a device for raising and lowering the cutting appa- ratus, platform, rake, and reel while the machine is in motion, and while the driver is seated, substan- tially as set forth.
3. 'a circularly-moving sweep rake, a hinged plat- form of quadrant form, and a hinged finger beam, all connected together and moving in harmony with one auolher, as "the platform and finger beam are caused to rise and fall by the undulations of the ground, in coml^iuatiou Avith a draught frame of a '■ forward cut" harvester, which has two supporting wheels applied ou a single axle, and which also has a frame and tongue hinged so as to articulate inde- pendently of the frame to which the finger beam is hinged, and which articulates on the said axle, sub- stantially as set forth.
yy,4S7.— Francis M. Howard and Daniel W. Avery, St. Paul, lud. — Ditching and Grading Ma- chine.— May 5, 18G8. — The share is attached to the lower ends of the slotted, vertically adjustable side plates, and delivers the earth onto' the endless car- rier, which is driven by gearing from the ground wheels and delivers the dirt above the level of the ditch.
Claim.— 1. The adjustable slotted guides m, in combination with the plow or cutter e, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. In corubiuatiou with tlie above, and with the toothed wheel g' and shaft G-, the jaAvs «, riveted to the belt B and the pivoted carrier beam h, all con- structed, arranged, and operating as and for the pur- poses set forth.
77,4S8.— Frank E. Howe, IsTew York, ]!:^. T., and Lindsay I. Howe, Boston, Mass. — Combined Coal Hopper and Flatform Scale. — May 5, 18G8. — The weighing hopper is supported by a weighing apparatus, and it has an opening bottom to discharge the contents.
Claim. — The arrangement of the hopper F, in the frame E, supported upon the scale platform D, when such hopper is adapted to discharge the coal into the hopper I, passing directly through the scale platform D, as herein shown and described.
77,489.— Jaiivis Howe, Milford, Mass.— I?oo Form. — May .5, 1868. — The wooden " leg" and "foot" parts of the' tree are made in separate pieces, "O'ith the grain running longitudinally, and attached to- j,ether by a bent piece of metal. Tlio direction of the crimping screw is changed, by changing that of the socket into which it screws, by drawiug it out slightly aiul changing the lug upon it to another notch in the plate. The socket is drawn inward by a si)iral spring.
Ckmn. — 1. As an article of manufacture, a boot form, luwing a metal edge, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
2. Tlie combination of the parts A, B, and C, sub- stantially as and for tlie purpose specified.
3. The thimble, Avheu comI)iucd with a plate, hav-
ing lugs and the notches, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
4. As articles of manufacture, the parts A and B, when constructed and arranged for use on the part C, each substantially as described.
5. The arrangement of the piece D in the chamber, substantially as shown.
6. A boot' form, the leg and foot parts of which are separate pieces, united together by a thii'd piece, substantially as described and for the pm-pose speci- fied.
77,490.— Sidney S. Hurlbut, Cordova, HI.— Grain Separator. — May 5, 18G8. — The grain passes over a number of sieves in one shoe, and is divided into three qualities, of which the good grain passes to one place and the refuse to another, while the mixture of the two is elevated and discharged into the hopper to be passed through again.
Claim. — 1. The combination of the screening shoe, constructed ancl operating substantially as described, with au elevator, which leads back into the hopper, and with a cleaned grain discharge passage, sub- stantially as described, and for the purpose set forth.
2. The employment of an -elevator which will re- turn that portion of the wheat which escapes from tlie screens in an unclean state back to the hopperto be re-screened, substantially as specified.
3. The combination of the screens L, p, and r', the short screens s t, the cut-off T, aud the gauge V, with means for conveying the clean wheat out of the machine, and also for conducting back to the first screen L the wheat which is mixed with foreign sub- stances, substantially as described.
77,491.— Joel C. Jackson, Eochester, ][!^. Y., aud Frederick J. Jackson, Danbury, Conn.— ^ed- stead Fastening. — May 5, 1868. — The "rail has' down- turned pins which enter inclined mortises in the post. The pins have screw-threaded ends which pass longitudinally into the rails.
Claim. — The bedstead fastening, formed of the in- clined hooks c, with their threaded shanks c', screwed into the ends of the rail, as set forth, and entering corresponding holes in the posts, as specified.
77,492.— Jasper S. Jewett, Ottawa, HI.— Fence Gate. — May 5, 1868. — The uprights aud rails are piv- oted together, and the top bars are counterpoised and j)ivoted to the posts, and connected to a series of levers operated by cords over the center of the I'oad, so that the gates can be swung upward and backward by drawing one of the cords.
Claim. — 1. The two gates C C, the rods 1 1, the levers J J, the levers M M, the hollow casting L, the ropes O O, and the ropes O' O', when combined Avith eacli other in a double fence gate, and con- structed substantially as and for the purpose de- scribed in the foregoing specification.
2. The catches Q Q, the ropes or chains S, the tumblers H H, the springs R 11, and the springs U TJ, when combined with each other in a double fence gate, and constructed substantially as and for the purpose described in the foregoing specification.
77,493.— Albert H. Johnson, Hartford, Conn. — Bosom Fad. — May 5, 1868. — The pads are sup- ported on brass sjuings Avhich are stepped in con- cavo-convex metallic plates, and serve to form an air space between the- pad and the person.
Claim. — In combination with an inflated elastic bosom pad, the supporting springs a a, arranged as herein shown and described, aud for the purposes specified.
77,494.— Martha Jones, Amelia Countv, Va.— Corn Hmlccr, Shcller. d-c- May ;"), 1868.- The corn is passed through a tube, Avhicli is cut aAvay on one side, to allow the rotary serrated disk to act upon the corn. A rotary blower at the lower end of the tube carries off the chaff.
Claim. — 1. A machine, so constructed as to be capable of husking the ears of maize or Indian corn, and, at the same operation, cutting up the husks, for the purposes set forth.
2. A machine, so constructed as to be capable of husking and shellisg the cars of maizo or ludiau
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coru, and, at the same operation, cutting up the husks, for the purposes set forth.
3. A macliine, so constructed as to be capable of husking and cutting up the husks of maize or Indian corn, and, at the same operation, separating the cut husks from the ears, for the purposes set fortli.
4. A machine, so constructed as to be capable of husMng, shelling, and cutting up the husks of maize or Indian corn, and, at the same operation, separat- ing the cut husks from the corn, for tlie purposes set forth.
5. The knives c c, arranged spirally on the wheel, in combination vrith the projections b b, substan- tially as described.
G.'^The knives c c, in combination with the projec- tions b b for tearing and giving a rotary motion to the ear, and the projections d d for shelling the corn, substantially as described.
7. The knives c c, arranged spirally on the wheel, in combination with the projections b b and separa- tor, substantially as described.
8. The knives'c c, in combination with the projec- tions b b, for husking, and projections d d for shell- ing, and separator, substantially as described.
9. The knives c c, arranged spirally and attached separately to the face of the wheel, as and for the purposes set forth.
lU. The wheel B, provided with the projections b b and d d, and spirally-arranged knives, in combina- tion with the spout s and separator, substantially as described.
77,495.— Samuel TJ. King, Windsor, Vermont. — Wood-Turning Lathe. — May 5, 1868. — The central- izers are forced inward by the centrifugal action of the weights upon the levers, so that a stick being forced between the ends of the ccntralizers they will centralize xipon it in relation to the cutters, which, as the stick is driven through, will round the same.
Claim. — The combination of the ccntralizers, their levers and centrifugal weights, with one or more cut- ters, and awheel haviugtuioular journals, ortheequiv- alents thereof, the whote being arranged substantially in manner and so as to operate as and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
77,496.— Hack Keafft, Mulberry, Ta.— Horse Hay Fork. — May 5, 1868. — The rectangular frame is made to embrace the bale, and its pivoted ends turned up beneath the same. The j)ivoted ends arc oper- ated by connection to a single hand lever, which has an engaging catch, and the latter ij freed by a cord to discharge the bale.
Claim. — 1. The centrally arranged vibrating cross head C, transverse connecting rods m m, rocking links d d, vertically sliding pivoted legs c c, and the forks b b, in combination with the frame A A', the whole arranged and operated in the manner shown and described.
2. The latch lever D and pin g applied to tlie frame A A', in combination with a lever C C connected to vibrating points b b, substantially as described.
77,497.— Jacob Lagowitz, K'ewark, IST. J.— Traveling Bag. — May 5, 18G8. — The links to which the handles are hung have arms which lap past the lower jaw when the links are raised and hold the bag shut. The springs tend to hold the links in this position.
Claim. — 1. An automatic device for closing trav- eling bags, consisting of the links or rings a «, to which the ends of the chain or strap handle B are secured, and wliich carry the arms b b that fit over the sides of the bag, substantially as herein shown and described.
2. The above, in combination with the spring c, made as set forth.
77,498.— Samuel Leather, Dalton, England.— Loom for Weaving Garments. — May 5, 1868. — The loom is for weaving double cloth, whicliis connected, at certain parts, forming a series of under garments, which are cut apart subsequently. To accomplish this, cams are applied to the loom to operate on the stitching leaves of the h eddies.
Claim. — 1. The combination of the sliding cams H, shaft b, gear G', and Avorm wheel G, v>ith the needles d, and guide rods c c, for weaving the neces-
sary pattern, substantially as herein shown and de- scribed.
2. In combination with the above, the shaft a, screw worm G, and pinion G', substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and described.
77,499.— J. D. and I. W. Legg, Long Eddy, IST. Y. — Curtain Fixture. — May 5, 1868. — The roller is journaled in plates, suspended on cords, which are coiled around spring pulleys. The roller is drawn downward by a cord, which is coiled around one end of the roller and coils up the shade as the roller is dra-u'n down.
Claim. — 1. Connecting the roller B, through the medium of tapes c c, to springs C C, secured to the upper pai't of the window frame, in connection with the hooks I I and loops m m, or other suitable fasten- ing for securing or holding the lower end of the shade, and the cord D on the pulley h of the roller, all being arranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. The clamp E, when used in connection with the cord 1) of the shade roller B, connected to the springs C C, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,500.— Charles Mahan, Grand Inland, Cal. — Farm Wagon. — May 5, 1868. — The four hounds and the sway bar are placed before the fore axle, and by removing the hind wheels and reach, a stiff tongue may be apjilied, and the fore wheels used to support a cart body. The sides and ends of the wagon body are removable, being licld in position by spring catches at their upper sides, when in place.
Claim. — 1. The frame, consisting of the cross pieces J J' and central rail K, as arranged, in combination with the box I, axletree D, wheels C, and reach H, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as set forth.
2. The sliding hook A', when constructed in the manner and for the purpose specified.
3. The box A, when the sides of said box are pro- vided Avith cleats C, notches b, and spring catches c, in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
77,501.— Joseph T. Martin, New York, IST. Y. — Grapple for Sunlcen Vessels. — May 5, 1868. — The grapple levers are adjustable longitudinally and ver- tically upon the beam, and are arranged so that the iipward draught upon them causes their ends to bite into the side of the vessel.
Claim. — A marine grapple, consisting of a solid beam. A, to which the levers C, carrying the grap- pling jaws B, arc pivoted, when said barsare adjust- able toward or away from each other, on the beam A, and also up and down adjustable on the same, substantially as and for the purpose lierein shown and described.
77,502.— Charles A. Maxfield, ISTew York, 1«J". Y. — Machine for Forming Pasteboard Boxes.— May 5, 1868 ; antedated April 23, 1868.— A series of folders are combrx:! with a ''former " in such man- ner that the sheet of material is folded against and wrapped around the former, the parts acting succes- sively as the plunger is forced into a die containing these folders, and'carries the paper or other material with it, delivering the same in the form of a folded box or box envelope.
Claim. — The former c, in combination with the folders 2 3 4 5, substantially as specified, so that the folding of a box or box envelope is eflfected by dri\- ing the previously cut sheet of material through be- tween said folders, as set forth.
77,503.- James McCarthy, l^ew York, :!Sr. Y. — Extensio7i Fipe Coupling. — May 5, 1868. — The coux^ling pieces are extended by means of their screw connection, so as to unite the ends of pipes at a greater or less distance apart.
Claim. — 1. An extension pipe coupling, made by connecting the tubular pieces A and B, substantially in the manner set forth.
2. The above in combination with the jam-nut C, made as herein shoAvn and described.
77,504.-0. P. McDonald, Carbondnle, 111— Attachment for Pendulum Clocks. — May 5, 1868. — By the unequal expansion and contraction of tho
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rods, incident to changes in temperature, the effect- ive suspension point of the pcuduhnn is made to move up and down to compensate for changes in the length of the penduhim rod.
Claim. — The combination of the rods A B, of dif- ferent metals, having uncfLual expansibility, with the pendulum rod of a clock, substantially as and for the pm'pose specified.
77,505.— David McFarland, TVorcester, Mass. •^Railroad Truclc. — May 5, 1868. — The portion of the axle between the wheels is covered by a cylin- di'ical case.
Claim. — 1. The combination, with the axle or joiu'ual of a set of car wheels, of an axle protector or guard, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. The combination, with the axle of a set of car wheels, of a tubular protector, for the purposes set forth.
3. The combination, with the axle of a set of car wheels, of a guard piece, E, or its equivalent, on each side of the jom-nal or axle, for the purpose of preventing the deflection of the axle, in case of it breaking.
4. The combination, with the axle B and wheels A A, of the tube D, clamping pieces E E, and cross supporting pieces E E, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
5. The combination, with the truck and wheels, of a wheel protector, shield, or cover H, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
77,506.— William C. McGill, Ciucinnati, Ohio. — Blacking Brush. — May 5, 1868. — Box clamps are attached to the usual place jof the dauber brush, and to the tops of the standards forming the clamp a ro- tary brush is journaled, which transfers the blacking from the box to the boot.
Claim. — 1. In combination with the spreading brush, the cover, made and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein described.
2. The spring standards D D', serving the double purpose of journaling the said brush, ancl of holding while permitting the adjustment of the blacking box, operating substantially as herein shown and de- scribed, and for the purpose set forth.
77,507.— Shannon McGuffin, Eising Sun, Ind. —Coffee and Tea Pot— May 5, 1868.— The strainer swings from the end of a rod and is brought in con- junctiou, when required, Avith tlie entrance to the spout, so as to arrest solid matters and grounds.
Claim. — Providing a coffee or tea pot, A. with a swinging and adjustable strainer, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
77,508.— Adam McMullen and John H. Eock, Sterling, 111— Harness.— May 5, 1868.— The breast collar is supported as usual from the ivithers and at its rear entls receives the tug straps. Other forward attachments are made to the breast straps which are connected to the neck yoke or tongue.
Claim.— The tugs B'D, brace C, straps H and E, and collar A, when the various parts are connected together and operating in the manner as herein set forth.
77,509.— EocERT McMurray, Brooklyn, IST. T. — .S'«/t(/. Screen. — May 5, 18(58. — The longitudinal wiios rest as usual upon transverse bearing wires .and are retained laterally by Avires looped over each in turn and fastened to the 'sides of the frame.
Claim. — The combination, Avith the frame and straight vertical rods, of cross Avires, formed Avith equidistant eyes or loops, through which tbc vertical rods piiss, autl by which thev arc retained laterally, all substantially as and for the purposes described.
77,510.— EnWAHD Meiicieu, Spring-field, Mass., assig'.joi' to liimsclf and IIkxky AV. Bailey, same j>l;!ce. — liailvoad Switch. — Maj- .l, 1868. — Tlie end.s of the rails forming tiie switch track are placed about tv.o inches laterally from the ends of the rails of tlio main track. One end of each SAvitch rail is placed in the chair, and it is bent near tlie middle. To tlie inside of the SAvitch rails are bolted the safety pieces, i which have an incline, and a part operating as a |
splice rail, and forming a continuation in a straight line of one side of the bent switch rail. The rails thus arranged are held by the switch bars and oper- ated by the usual riiachinery. Long, stationary guides are made of common rail and arranged inside the switch rails and safety pieces. The said guides are somewhat longer, and" about f of an inch higher than the switch rails. Inside the guides, at one end, are flat plates on which the flanges of the wheels run.
Claim. — 1. The combination of the fixed guides/ /' with the sliding safety pieces or inclines a a', sub- stantially in the manner described, and for the pur- pose specified.
2. The supporting jilates e e', arranged and com- bined with the fixed guides//' and sliding inclines or safety pieces a a', substantially as described, and for the purpose specified.
77,511.— Jay C. Merrell, Medina, 'N. Y.— Wash Boiler.— May 5, 1868.— In the lower part of the boiler is a horizontal longitudinal tube whose ends are closed by slides when the boiler is used in the ordinary way upon the stove. When otherwise used a grate and tire are placed in the tube and an ad- ditional section of tubing is attached at the end, a chimney leading from the auxiliary tube.
Claim. — The'boiler A, proA'ided Avith the tube B and slides C, and having the auxiliary tube D and grate E arranged for use in connection thercAvith, for the purpose of adapting the boiler to use either with or independent of the stove, substantially as de scribed.
77,513.— Albert H. Mershon, Philadelphia, Pa. — Damper for Hot Ait Furnace. — May 5, 1868.— Improvement on his patent. May 29, 1866. To the chain Avhich is attaclied to the furnace draught door is attached another chain AAhich passes over two pul leys and is connected to a door opening into a flue commuuicating with the furnace flue. The formei flue also communicates, through an opening closed at will by a damper, with the ash chamber. "The ar rangement is such that when the furnace draught door is opened the flue door is closed, and vice versa.
Claim.— The chain B, pulleys D D, door E, hori- zontal flue I, and damper M,'when combined and constructed substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
77,513 — Henry E. Metzler, Xgav York, N. Y., assignor to himself and Wilijam E. Youngs, Brooklyn, 'N. Y.— Spring Horse.— ^aj 5, 1868.— Im- provement on his iuA'cntion patented Eebruary 21, 1865. The child is mounted on the oscillating seat and the foot rest adjustable as stirrups for the feet. The spring is connected to the screw rod by a yoke and tends to preserve the iierpendicularity of the seat, returning it to the vertical Avhen oscillated in either direction.
Claim. — 1. The adjustable foot rest, vibrating Avith the horse, substantially as described.
2. The cross bars j and.?', to secure the ends of the spiral spring, and as a means of attacliiiigthe same to the screw i, and bracket E, substantially as described.
77,514.— Charles M. Miles and George W. Eemsex, Lincoln, Del. — Lamp Burner. — May 5, 1868. — The turret between the cap and the body of the burner has an opening through Avhich a match may be entered. A slide closes it, moving in a cam track Avhich opposes accidental disengagement. The reservoir may be filled througli the larger holes of the supporting ring beloAV the dead air chamber, Avhile air is admitted to the reservoir through the smaller holes.
Claim. — 1. The chamber H and annular slide I, liaving openings /, and outlets d, Avhen said outlets d are protected by guard e, all constructed and ar- ranged to operate in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
2. Tiie combination, in a lamp burner, of the per- forated turret D, provided Avitli slide F, dead air cliamber A, perforated chamber H, and annular slide I, Avhcn said chamlier H is provided witli out- lets (/, Avliich are protected by a guard, e, all con- structe<l, arranged, and operating as described, for tlie purpose specified.
3. The lump burner, constructed as described, and
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consisting of the cap E. wick tube B. perforated tur- ret D, liaving slot b, perforated anuulai" slide F I, having pius a. dead air chamber A, perforated cham- ber HV. having outlets d, guai'd e, and ring G, all constructed and arranged to operate as set forth.
77,515.— G. L. Miller, Pontiac, Mich.— Trace Hook: — May 5. 1668. — The tang is screwed into the end of the whiffletree and the hook is flat and broad 80 as to require a certain presentation of the loop of the cock eye in hitching. The loop then draws upon the neck of the hook.
C7aiJH.— The herein described trace hook, when constructed in the manner as set forth, as a new ar- ticle of manufacture.
77,516.— Sarah P. P. Miller, Beaver, Pa.—
Basket. — May .5, 1868. — The braids or strands are sewed togetlier and the basket stuffed to the required shape while receiving its outer coat of varnish.
Claim. — As a new'article of mannfactm-e, a cloth basket, made of strips of cloth braided or twisted together, and coated with varnish or sizing inside and out, to preserve the form and render it water- proof, substantially as described.
77,517.— Albekt Moore and A. D. Howes, South Adams. Mass. — Steam Globe Talve. — May 5, IgSg. — The pipes below communicate by ports with the chamber above, and the openings of the ports are valve seats for the poppet valves which are at- tached to a yoke above and are actuated by a screw stem.
Claim. — 1. The sheU, formed of the parts A A', with the valve chamber B', substantially as described.
2. The block D and the valves C C, in combination with the sheU and valve stem B, when arranged sub- stantially as shown and described.
77,518. — Joel Molxtox, Boston, Mass. — Man- ufacture of Elastic Rolls. — Mav 5. 1868. — ^Improve- ment on his patent, Xo. 75.292,* Mar. 10, 1866.— The strips of rubber and webbing are lapped over a strand of wire, which is then coiled on the mandrel, turning outward the edges of the covering strips.
Claim. — 1. As a means of more securely fixing the body of an elastic roll to its shafts, the employment therewith of a metallic wire or string.
2. The mode, herein described, of applying the strands of fibrous material to a sheet, or between two sheets, of vulcanized rubber, essentially in manner and for the purpose as set forth.
77,519.— Edwes a. Pabker, Horseheads, X. Y. —Coal ,S'ioie.— May 5, 1S68.— Below the fire box of the stove and within the enlarged base are a series of channels which carry air to the fixe chamber and the room respectively. " The caloric current is car- ried from the upper* part of the stove to the base, where they follow a circuitous coui"se in contact with the plates'of the chamber where air is warmed be- fore entering the apartment.
Claim. — 1. The aiTangement of the annular cham- ber E around the tubular downward extension C of the fire 1x)x, said chamber communicating with the fire box, and with the atmosphere in the room, so that a supply of fresh air, entering it, may be caused to enter the fire box. and also the room, substantially as herein shown and described.
2. The chamber H. arranged in the bottom of the stove base B, and close above the floor, and commu- nicating with the draught chamber E, as set forth, BO that it will serve to distribute fresh warm air around the base of the stove, close above the floor, as .specified.
3. The chambers E and H, when arranged as set forth, in combination with the chamber I, through •which the products of combustion can be made to pass, so that thereby the fresh air passing through the chambers E and' H will be warmed, substantially as herein shown and described,
4. The damper k. connecting the chambers E and I, for the purpose of allowing the introduction of fresh air from the draught chamber E to the smoke pipe J. substantially as h'erein shown and described, lor the purpose of checking the draught.
5. The .S-shaped partition L in the chamber I, in combination -with the partition a, horizontal parti-
tion /, pipes K K, and smoke iJipe J, as herein de- scribed, for the pui-pose specified.
77,520.—.!. P.. Perry and D. TT. Perry. Wilkes- barre, Vii.— Railroad Car Truck.— :SLaj 5, 1868.— Each wheel has an axle with two bearings, in ad- justable boxes. The outer box is pivoted and the in- ner one slides within a hmited range so as to allow the wheel to play a little in turning curves. Boilers above the sliding box assist the motion.
Claim. — The combination of the sliding and piv oted boxes C T>. upon each side of the wheels, fric- tion rollers e, connecting bar E, attached to tho axles upon each side of the car, and the oscillating bar F, as herein described for the purpose specified.
77,521.— "William H. Pfrboier, Lanesville, ind. — Measuring and Registering Grain. — May 5, 1668.— The shde below the hopper is drawn backhand held by a catch. "When the measure is filled it de- presses that end of the lever platfonn. disengaging the slide catch and closing the hopper slide. The rising end of the platfonn actuates a pawl and train of geailng which has the usual register consisting of dials and'fingers.
Claim.— Thei tilting platform A, in combination with the scale beam E, the hopper 33, and the record- ing apparatus of the dials, theVhole constructed, ar- ranged, and operating substantially as and for the pm'pose herein described.
77,522.— Frederick A. Potter, Xorth Provi- dence, assignor to Falls. Jenks. axd Soxs. Smith- field, E. l.—Tool Holder.— :slaY 5, 1868.— The tool is made of a cyUndrical bar of steel and is placed in an inclined socket at the end of the tool holder. The tool has a series of rounded notches in one side to re- ceive the side of a tapering pin which is driven trans- verselv and horizontally through the holder.
Claim.— The arrang'ement of the holder A, the tool bar B, and the holding pin 6, with reference to each other, substantially as described for the pur- poses specified.
77,523.— D. E. Pri-\-dle, East Bethany, :sr. Y.— Field Roller. — May 5, 1668. — The roller is made in two sections and the axis is jointed at mid-length, playing vertically in a slot which prevents move- ment in the direction of draught independently of the frame. The outer journal sockets flare inward to allow the accommodating movement of the axis.
Claim. — 1. The jointed axis or pivot a b, for two or more sections A B of a roller substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
2. The vertically oblong or upright bearing d, be- tween the sections of the roUer, substantially aa set forth.
3. The combination of the jointed axis or pivot, and the vertically slotted or oljlong bearing, so as to produce a roUer which will adapt itself up and down to the imevenness of the ground, but wiU be rigid in a horizontal direction, substantially as herein speci- fied. •
77,524. — Jo. PvAZ^lSEY, MUford. Texas. — Jffar- vester. — May 5, 1868. — The team is hitched to a tongue running backward from the frame and sup ported upon a wheel upon a pivoted post which may l)e turned by a horizontal lever. The cutter -bar is reciprocated* by a lever whose lozenge-shaped head is actuated by* the pins upon the peripheries of two disks which 'are fast upon the axle. The fingers have a round turn at the end forming a rounded eye to prevent clogging.
Claim. — 1. The pin wheel J J, constructed of two light disks, with pins i i in their periphery, and with an endless bracing or staying wire j, passed diago- nally from one disk to the* other around the pins i i, in c*ombination with the device G h, which drives the sickle of a harvester such as described, all sub- stantially as described.
2. The* guard fingers g, constructed as shown in Figs. 5 ancl 6, with" a narrow, straight slot termi nating in an elliptical or circular eye, for the pur- pose set forth.
77,525.— Amos Baxk, Salem, Ohio.— Harvester. , —May 5, 1668.— The hinged finger-bar is adjusted aJ.
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different licightti from the ground b.y a chain which is attached to the shoe and passes over a sheave to a grooved segment attached to a lever. The device is set by a ratchet and pawi.
Claim. — In combination with a vibrating lifting- lever K, and its pawl O, the construction of the ratchet plate. J, with spaces v between the teeth j) thereof, substantially as described.
77,536.— Amos Eaxk, Salem, Ohio.— Harvester. — May 5, 1868. — An angular arm is pivoted to the reel post, and carries a grooved wheel, ■\\hicli, by means of a spring is pressed against the actuating chain of the reel to keep tlie same under proper ten- sion during tlie movement of the post caused by inequalities of the ground. The reel post is adjusta- bly attached to the inner grain divider so that the fore end of the divider may be adjusted higher ac- cording to the character of tlie grain.
Claim. — 1. The combination, in a belt tightener, of the angular lever m, spring^, and the grooved wheel ]c, substantially as and for "the purpose described.
2. Applying the inside divider P to a bracket T, upon the i-eel post IT, and making this divider ad- justable, substantially as described.
77,527.— OuvEU H. Eeed, "Washington, D. C— Grade Gauge for Frlntlihj Presses. — May 5, 1868. — The plate is inserted into tlie feed board of a "Hoe " press or attaelied by a screw to the guide bar of a "Gordon" press. A pin is hinged to this plate and may be folded do^^n to make a smooth feed board, or may be raised into effective position.
Claim. — Tlie use of a folding pin or side guide for paper upon a printing press, substantially as set forth.
77,52S.— John Heider and John Schrader, Bridgeport, 111., assignors to themselves and "W. M. Lewis, same place. — hing-Boltfor Carriages. — May 5, 1868. — The clip embraces the axle and has a socket which receives the jointed bolt on which the head blocl: turns. A brace from beneath the axle is con- nected by a joint to the coupling bar so as to allow it to vibrate with the axle.
Claim. — 1. The jointed bolt cZ, in combination with the clip B and head block d, substantially as and for the purpose shown and described.
2. The 'brace D, having joint b, in combination with the clip B, jointed king-bolt d, axle A, and coupling E, all substantially as and for the j)urpose shown and described.
77,529.— FiiEDEEiCK Eichaedsox, 'New Bed- ford, Mass.— Boot Heel.—'Maj 5, 1868.— The center or wearing portion has flanges on each side to hold the tilling and may be reversed when one side is worn.
Claim. — The I'cversiblo plate c, formed substan- tially as described, in combination with the flange a and the filling d, and aiiplicd to a boot or shoe heel, as set forth and specified.
77,530.-— J. H. EiCHAUDSox, Chicago, 111. — Screw-Cutting Machine. — May 5, 1868. — Combined with the cams of a die head' is a slotted collar in which operates a stop by means of which the dies may be set to cut screws of different sizes and to open and shut uniformly by rcA-ersing the motion of the drive pulley. A friction band i)asses over the die head for checking its motion, while the cams open the dies and loosen the screw.
Claim,. — The combination of neck I, face plate C, cams in n, pulley E, friction liand G, collar II, treadle Y, dies W, and die head D E U, the wliole being constructed and arranged to operate substan- tially as herein specified.
77,531.— A. Q. Eoss, Cleves, Ohio.— Carriage Step Screen. — May 5, 1868. — The step screen is fast- ened to the bottom of the carriage by means of hinges just behind the step. "When the door is closG# the screen remains close against the bottom of the carriage and when the door is opened the screen falls down.
Claim. — The carriage step screen B, operated by means of liars and spring, or cord and pulleys, or by other equivalent manner, by means of the carriage door, substantially as and for the purposes above set forth.
77,532.— EuAXK J. Eoth, Schenectady, N. Y.— Piston Packing. — May 5, 1868 ; antedated April 22, 1868.— The body of the piston consists of a spider, follower and inner ring, the sectional packing rings slipping on the latter and beiu"- lield by a dowel pin and expanded by a spring and wedge against the inside of the cylinder. The side rings are fitted loosely over the inner ring and are forced by the steam against the face of the sectional ring.
Claim. — The side rings E E and packing rings D D, when combined substantially in the manner set forth.
77,533.— Frank J. Eoth, Schenectady, I^. Y.— Piston Paclcing. — May 5, 1868; antedated April 22, 1868. — The steam acts upon the cut ends of the packing ring and expands it to the inner surface of the cylinder, without entering the interior of the piston or under the packing rings. The hooks of the ring engage depressions in the break joints wMch are held in the rabbet of the central ring.
Claim. — The central ring c, break joints //, and packing ring d, when combined, substantially in the manner herein set forth and described.
77,534.— Erank J. Eoth, Schenectady, N. Y.— Stuffing Box Packing. — May 5, 1868; antedated April 22, 1868. — Steam is admitted to the rear end of the folloAver to pack the piston rod, driving the conical anuulus upon the packing rings. Dirt or collected grease is blown out through a pipe provided with a cock.
Claim. — The employment of cock g, or its equiva- lent, when used in connection with stufiing box a, substantially as herein set forth and described.
77,535.— Casper Euhbles, Lowville, IST. Y.— Planter and Cultivator.— May 5, 1868.— The flat, tri- angular, pointed shares are attached to the frame by jointed rods at their rears ; in front they are sus- pended by chains which pass over rollers\\v which they are lifted when the lever is oscillated' toward the rear. Cams on the Avheels come in contact with the slide bar to reciprocate it transversely of the path of the machine to operate the seed-dropping slides in the tubes below the seed hoppers.
Claim. — 1. The V-shaped shares H, apj)lied to the machine through the medium of the lods or bars c c, which are connected by joints cl to the rear bar of the frame A, and connected at their front ends by chains I to wheels or pulleys E on shaft E, substan- tially as shown and described.
2. The tubes K, provided with the slides g g', at- tached to the levers L, which are connected to the reciproating rod M, operated thrqugh the medium of the spring JS", and the projections i on Avheel O, substantially as set forth.
77,536.— Mark Safford, Boston, Mass.— /Soap Holder.— Maj 5, 1868. — The soap dish is clamped to a ledge or the edge of a board bj" means of a iirojec- tion and a spring which form jaws.
Claim: — The combination, with the soap dish, and one or more iirojections or legs e e thereon, of a bolt or clamp, and spring fc^- actuating the same, ar- ranged and operating ill connecting with tlie said legs, substantially in the manner and for the pur- poses shown and set forth.
77,537 — Charles Saffray, M. D., New York, N. Y.—Ceme7it.—May 5, 1868 ; antedated April 25, 1868. — Composed of boiled linseed oil, 1 gal. ; and strained onion juice, i lb. ; boiled 3 hours, and mixed with boiled linseed oil, 9 galls. ; river sand, 47 lbs. ; oxide of calcium, 2 lbs. ; oxide of iron, 1 lb. ; protox- ide of lead, 4 lbs. ; and oil prepared as aforesaid, i gall., are mix«d as a mortar and applied.
Claim. — The preparation of oil, as above de- scribed, for making cements, and an improve;! ce- ment made of the above-named materials, bound to gether by the chemical action upon them of the oil so prejiared, said cement to be ajiplied to the uses specified.
77,538.— Oliver Salgee, New York, N. Y.— Pumj) Piston. — May 5, 1868 ; antedated April 25, 1868. — The forked link has segments which bear in sockets on the upper part of tho piston, and the
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valve plays on its scat between them. The packing is wouiul around in a recess of the piston.
Claim.— The forked link A;, in combination with the ring- piston m, that is formed with sockets, re- ceiving- the joints I of said link Jc, and with the valve 0, applied between the forked link, as and for the pui'poses set forth.
77,539.— H. ScHEVENELL and S. S. Eembeut, near Memphis, Teun. — Instrument for Treating Files. — May 5, 18G8. — Vertical strips of copper are imbedded in the zinc cone and the moisture of the parts induces an electric action, adapted to allay in- flammation.
Claim. — The electrode A 35, composed of different metals a a h, substantially as shown and described, for the purpose set forth.
77,540. — Ebexezeii Seaver, Boston, Mass. — Clothes Pin. — May 5, 18C8. — The pin lias two jaws with beveled surfaces where the lips meet and with an interior space narrowing towartl the hinge.
Claim. — The beveled contact surfaces of the parts A and B, as shown at Fig. 2, in combination with the teeth C C, as and for the purpose specified.
77,541.— John Sheldon, Chicago, 111.— Derrick. — May 5, 18(i8. — Designed for field use in stacking hay, &.G. It is a light frame for erection, and is col- lapsed together for transportation or storage. The standard "supports the arm and its brace, and is itself stayed by struts which tire anchored by clevises and stakes.
Claim, — The general combination and arrange- ment of standard A, arm D,^ braces C and M, with brace S, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,543. — Gerard Sickels, Boston, Mass. — Wa- ter Meter. — May 5, l«b'8. — The valve piston works vertically and is actuated by shifting the bearing of a prop attached to the under side of that piston. As the foot of the prop is moved to the center of its track, the piston is elevated ; and after the said foot passes the center, tlie pressure of the water on the piston will force the foot of the post to the opposite end of the track, thus inclining it in the opposite di- rection and causing the upper end of the ]n-op to push the valve in the opposite direction. The prop extends down into the cylinder so that it is oper- ated by direct action of the bar connecting the instons.
Claim. — 1. Effecting the entire motion of the valve by shifting the bearings of the foot of the prop 0, attached to the under side of the valve pis- ton, substantially as set forth.
2. Extending the prop of the valve piston down into the cylinder, so that it can be operated upon by the direct motion of the cylinder j^iston.
3. The combination of the valve piston k, the mov- able prop 0, and the connecting bar d, substantially as and for the purpose described.
77,543.— William S. Simpson, Berea, Ohio.— Mop Wringer and Brush. — May 5, 1868. — The im- plement has a scrubbing brush at the end and in the ti-ame has a pair of wringing rollers between which the mop cloth is passed as occasion requires.
Claim. — The combination of the frame A, having arms g, brush B, rollers J) F, levers /, adjustable spriDg bolt h i, and mop cloth J, all constructed and arranged as described, for the pui'pose specified.
77,544.— H. D. Sbialley, Xew Baltimore, Ohio. —Fortahle Fence.— Maj 5, 18G8.— The lower edges of the panels rest in the notched sills and they are lat- erally stayed by the brace whose notcl\es abut against the upper panel on one side of the fence and against the fiext panel on the opposite side of the fence.
Claim. — The peculiar arrangement and combina- tion of the panel A^ D^ with projecting rails T>^, the panels A D with projecting rail D, and the braces F with notches d and e, the several parts being ar- ranged in the manner and for the pm-pose specified.
77,545. — JosEriius Sonxedecker, Cincinnati, Oliio.— Advertising Frame.— Maj 5, 1868 ; antedated
April 28, 18fi8. — The frame is hinged on one side and has lock catches upon the opening side; several glazed frames display advertisements.
Claim. — The frame or cage A B, having grooved panels for the reception of advertising cards, and being adapted to be secured to each other and to a lamp or other post, substantially as set forth.
77,546. — John Stackhouse, "West Pittsburg, Pa. — Polishing Machine. — May 5, 1868. — The roll to be polished and straightened is passed between the rollers, whicli have similar rotation from a common motive wheel. After passing endways between the roJlers the object drops into a receiving trough be- tween the shafts communicating motion from the wheels to the rollers.
Claim. — 1. The guide H for introducing the metal to be polished in a line parallel to the axial lines of the rolk-rs C C, the guides 1 1 for holding said metal longitudinally between said rollers, and the guide m for receiving' the polished metal in the line of its passage from between the rolls, as herein described, for the purpose specified.
2. The guides H, I, and m, in combination with the polishing rolls C C and head blocks A A', substantially as described, for the purpose speci- fied.
77,547.— P. H. Starke, Eichmond, Ya.-Flotv. — May 5, 1868. — The plow has a double beam, the rear of each fork being connected to the back of the standard to which the share and mold board ai'e bolted. A handle is attached to each portion of the beam.
Claim. — 1. The double beams, Nos. 6 and 7, at tached to the standard, as described, for the saving of power and prevention of choking.
2. The standard or frame pieces, Ko. 5, having nc vertical connection ^^itli the beams, to which the other parts are attached, as described.
3. The point, Xo. 4, indented with a succession oi points, in place of a share, each of its cutting parts presented nearly square to the front to prevent the plow from being wedged or pressed so hard against the land as to wear the land side, and cause consid- erable loss of power thereby.
77,548.— John and Jacob Stock, 'New York. IS". Y.— Barber's OAair.- May 5, 1868.— The nppei part of the back is hinged and is vertically adjust able by a rack and stop. A head rest is hinged to a bracket and is adjustable both in inclination ant height.
Claim. — The movable back D, hinged to the sta^ tionary back B of a barber's chair, arranged Avitb suitable mechanism to fix this movable back D iii. any desired position, in the manner and for the liur- pose substantially as set forth.
77,549.— David Stuart and Lewis Bridge, Philadelphia, Pa., assignor's to Stuart, Peterson, & Co., same place. — Base Burning Stove. — May 5, 1868. — Air is introduced into the stove at varioua parts, and after circulating and heating is discharged into an upper chamber, from which it is distributed to any points desired.
Claim. — 1. The chamber F, between the fire pot and casing G-, when the said chaml*er has, in front, openings for the admission of cold air, and commu- nicates at the rear with openings for the passage of another current of cold air, all substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
2. The above in combination with the air chamber K at the rear of the fire chamber.
3. The plates J and H, between which is a pas- sage, forming a communication between the lowei crescent-shaped chamber K and upper chamber Q, as described.
4. The air opening q, communicating with the space between the plates J and H, as set forth.
5. The crescent-shaped air chamber Q, open in front for the passage of the products of combustion from within the space inclosed by the inner casing of the said chamber round to the rear of the same, as set forth.
6. Ojienings for admitting cold air at three differ- ent points to the witliin-described chambers or their equivalents, in which the air is heated, and by which
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tlic heated air is delirered in one volume to a re- ceiviug chamber, T.
7. The coal reservoir S, suspended within but at a distance from the chamber Q, as set forth.
77,550.— Charles H. Thurston, Marlboro, IsT. H. — Attachinrf Knobs to Screivs. — Mayo, 1868. — The two-ended gimlet screw is screwed "into the knob, and secured therein by a pin which is driven into the knob beside the screw and follows a groove plowed through the thread.
Claim. — The construction of the attaching screws in a wooden knob, by the formation of a slotted screw and key, causing it to remain in place, sub- stantially as herein shown and described.
77,551.— Joseph F. Umpleby, Albany, X. Y.— Needle' Book. — May 5, 1868. — The sewing machine needles of various sizes are placed in different com- partments of the book. A cushion and shield keep the needles in place. A gauge determines their sizes. iSTumbers and characters indicate their sizes and the appropriate threads for each.
Claim. — 1. The needle book A A', constructed with cushion K c/, and with gauge plate g, substan- tially as and for the pui'pose described.
2. 'The gauge plate g 7i, applied to the needle book, as described.
3. Providing a needle book, constructed as shown and described, with the oil stone c, which is arranged to bear against the cushion when the book is closed, as set forth.
77,552.— John H. Tickers, ISTorwich, Conn., as- signor to ifoRwicH Lock Company. — Combined Knob Latch and Loek. — M.aj 5, 1868; antedated April 22, 1868. — Designed to be used as a latch lock or to fasten securely when required. The latch lever, as in the " Tyler' lock, patented August 16, 1865, is lowered out of contact Avith the bolt or raised to en- gage therewith, according to the requirements as stated above. Tumblers and a fence are so arranged as to oppose the motion of the latcli lever in attempt- ing to free the bolt, unless, by the introduction of the i»-oper key. the tumblers are brought to the proper position by the key.
Claim. — The employment of one or more tumblers M, in combination with the latch lever D in the Tyler lock, and adapted to operate relatively to the key jST and stop A', or their equivalents, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
77,553.— Daniel F. Wallace, Eipley, Ohio — Hemp Brake. — May 5, 1868. — The beating bar is rounded on its working edge and attached by arms to the shaft, the intervening space being occupied by a board which forms it into a wing which is effective in blowing away the shives. The hemp is fed up to the beater by a spring board which moves in slots in the frame of the macliinc.
Claim.— Thii beating wings C, in combination with the rest D, operating in the inclined slots i, and provided with the springs E, when arranged sub- stantially as described and shown.
77,554.— Charles E. Warehaji, Port "Wash- insiton. Wis. — Hotanj Scrubbing 2Iachin*. — Mav 5, 1868 ; antedated April 23, 1868.— The bos is mounted on wheels whose axle communicates a rotary motion to the circular brush through the intervention of the bevel gearing. A chamber in the bos trickles water or suds in front of the brush.
Claim.. — The arrangement of the bos A. mounted on wheels B B, in coml>ination with tlie bevel gear c c'. for operating a rotary brush or mop, substan- tially as and for the purposes herein described.
77,555.— TOHN Weidig, Philadelphia, Pa., as- signor to William W. Lyman, West Meriden, Conn. — Fruit Jar. — May 5, 1868. — The lid has a rim which is depressed upon a packing ring on the lip of the jar. The cover lias inclines upon its upper surface, wliicli, being rotated against the under side of tlie yoke, press tlie lid firmly "on its seat.
Claim. — The combination of tlio stopper B. eleva- tions and depressions d d, recess k, rim c, clamp e, fulcrum or centre h, packing and seat b b\ notched ring g, substantially as and for the purpose described. ,
77,556.— Marcus M. Wells, Hartwick, X.T.— Graiii Rake.— May 5, 1868.— The tines are nm be- neath the swath, and when sufficient grain has been received the implement is turned up on its curved frame and the bent lever turned over the gavel and held down by the stirrup. The gavel is then bound.
Claim.— The jointed lever D, in combination Avitli the cm-ved tines A, cross bars C B, connection G, and handle E, as described.
77,557.— John A. Wheeler, Freeborn, Minn.— Windmill. — May 5, 1863.^The sectional sails are hung in tiie frame of the wind wheel, supplementary arms being used in addition to the usual radial arms, to serve as supports for the sails and permit them to be pivoted at right angles to the radial arms and facilitate the adjustment.
Claim: — 1. The false arms 1 1, secured by means of adjustable eye-bolts N ]^ to the band rods G H, so that the sectional sails J J can be pivoted between the radial arms F F and the false arms I I, all arranged substantially as herein shown and de- scribed.
2. The rods K, eyes c, and lugs b, in combination with the sectional sails J J, false arms 1 1, eye- bolts N I^", band rods G- H, and radial arms F, all arranged and operating substantially as herein shown and de- scribed.
77,558.- IsTathan Wiiitten, Etna, Me.— Car Coupling. — May .5, 1868. — When the draw-head is forced back as" the cars come in collision in making' up the train, the draw bar acts upon a lever to thrust forward a plunger which drives out the link into coupling position.
Claim. — The combined lever F, bar F', and sweep E, secured to the draught bar B, to the car floor, and to the plunger rod D, for the purpose of giving a forward rectilinear and increased motion to the plunger C D when the draught bar is forced back- ward, all for the purposes and in the manner as shown and described.
77,559.— Leonard Worcester and Joseph S. Brown, Lowell, Mass.— i^mii Jar.— May 5, 1868.— The rubber disk is secm^ed by a perforated top or ring so that the pressure may be regulated within the can.
Claim. — The elastic cover A and the perforated disk or washer B, applied to the mouth or opening of a fruit or preserve jar, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as described.
77,560. — Abram Wright and George F. Wright, Clinton. Mass. — To?/ Safe vjith Puzzle Lock.— May 5, 1868.— The toy resembles a safe, and requires peculiar changes of position to enable the bolt to be withdrawn. In the present case, the safe is to be upset to let the little bolt fall out of the door bolt, and then, by turning the safe on the hinge side, the door bolt itself retires and the door is free to open.
Claim. — The application of a puzzle lock, when constructed as herein shown and described, or any other mechanical device whicli will produce the same result, to miniature or toy safes, substantially as and for the pm-pose herein set forth.
77,561.— EuFUS Wright, Brooklyn, X. Y.— Cherry .Sfonc r.— May 5, 1868.— The cherries are fed from a spout to the pockets of tlie intermittingly re- A'olving wheel, which is turiied 90^ as the lever rises. The descent of the lever carries the needles through the cherry, forcing out the stone, which is discharged below, the succulent llesh dropping from tlie hole' at a subsequent part of the revolution of the wheel. The baud prevents the passage of more tlian one cherry. The pendant limits the stroke of the lever.
Claiin. — 1. The intorraittingly rotating feed wliecl C, when operated by the lever B, or o'tlier device, which carries the stone-ejecting needles G, substan- tially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. "The pendent projection or guard c, attached to the needle bar or lever B, in connection with the in- termittingly rotating feed Avheel C, for the pui-poso specified.
3, The yoke or band K, attached to the hopper I, in connection with the feed wheel C, arranged to
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operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
4. The spiral plate D. ratchet E, pawl F, and lever B, or its equivalent, for operating the wheel C, all ar- ranged substantially as and for the purpose specified.
7y,56'2.— Peter C. Yost, Hamilton, HI.— Corn Harvester. — May 5, 1868. — The knife is mounted on a cross beam on the sled, the stalks being guided to the knife by two bars. A cradle in the rear of the cutting apparatus catches the stalks. When the apron is full it is tilted up and emptied upon the sled.
Claim. — 1. The form and configuration of the knife C, as applied to a carriage or sled for reaping, substantially as described.
2. The slotted adjustable beam B, carrying the knife C and hooks 1) d, substantially as and for the pm'poses described.
3. The aiu'on E, to catch the corn or grass, as ap- plied to a carriage or sled for reaping or mowing, substantially as described.
77,563.— ALO^'zo W. Adams, ISTew York, ]Sr. Y. — Construction of Meter Safe. — May 5, 1868. — The door is recessed into the wall of the meter, and has a number of arrow-headed bolts which are engaged by spring catches, so that the door plate cannot be re- moved without violence ; thus indicating any tam- pormg with the meter.
Claim. — A safe, of cast or wrought metal, provided with an opening M, arranged as described, and a door or side, which, when closed, becomes perma- nently locked, by means of the devices hereinabove described, or their equivalents, so that the safe can- not be opened except by violence, the whole being- adapted to enclose and protect a meter, as and for the purpose set forth.
77,564.— John Adams, Pontiac, M.ich..— Gate.— May 5, 1868. — The slats are pivoted in the vertical bars so that the outer end of the gate may be raised to pass obstructions or make an opening for small stock ; in this position the gate is held by oblique braces Avhose notches engage a pin on the top slat. When the gate is thrown wide open the braces are disconnected and the outer end drops to the groimd.
Claim. — 1. The bar 7t, when used in combination with a gate, for the purpose of automatically detach- ing the teetli of the brace D, and thereby dropping the front end of said gate, as herein fully set forth.
2. The combination of the bar Iv, provided with a catch or pin x, with the lever L, when both are ar- ranged as and for the purj)ose siiecified.
3. The arrangement of the brace D, catch g, bars h and K, lever L, and a farm gate, the several parts being constructed and operating substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,565.— Charles P. Alsixg, :N'ew York. IT. Y. —Asphalt Pavement.— '^Sl.aj 5, 1868.— Distilled coal tar, 20, and crude coal tar, 10 parts, are melted and the following added thereto : Portland cement, 10 ; granite crushed to coarse sand, 5; glass crushed to same coarseness, 5 ; gravel, 50 parts ; the whole is well mixed. Upon three inches of coarse gravel is placed a melted mixture of distilled coal tar, 20, and crude coal tar, 10 parts, mingled intimately with gravel, 7.5 parts, and over this a layer of the compo- sition first mentioned.
Claim.— A.n improved pavement, formed of the ingredients, and prepared and applied in substan- tially the proportions and manner herein described and set forth.
77,566.— Eugene Atwood, Mansfield, Conn.— Spindle.— 'iKaj 5, 1868.— The low, outer position of the whirr avoids lateral strain iipon the spindle by the tension of the band on the whirr and affords ac- cess for the introduction of a self-lubricating device to the bol.ster within the sleeve.
Claim.— T]\G combination, with the spindle A proper, of the head or cap B, tube or sleeve C, and whirr D, made separate and distinct from each other, and fitted and secured together for joint operation, substantially as shoAvn and described.
77,567.— LoRiNG J. Baker, Machias, assignor to Samuel D. Leavitt, Archibald McificHOL, and
Frank Eowler, Portland, Me. — Lamp Chimncj Cleaner. — May 5, 1868. — The washing pads are forced outward by sliding forward the sleeve upon the handle.
Claim. — The toggle-joint levers bbbb, operated by the sliding sleeve c, upon the rod or shaft d, sub- stantially as and for the purpose as described.
77,568.— William W. Ball, Edinburg, Ind.— Metal Hub.—Maj 5, 1868.— Elanges are cast witl the hub which lie upon each side of the spokes and are drawn thereto by rivets or bolts.
Claim. — The annular flanges B B, made tapering from the hub to their edges, and cast of one piece with the hub, in such a manner as to form springs that ai-e contractible, and made to firmly secure the spokes by the bolts C, as specified.
77,569. — John S. Barden, Providence, Pv. I., assignor to Union Steam Valve Company, Mass.— Slide Valve for Steam JEngines.—'M.ay 5, 1868. — The tapered valve is arranged so that its lower face wiU be at riglit angles with a line dra^^-n from its center to the axial line of the cvlinder. The upper parts are in a false top of sufficient depth only to contain a thin film of steam to equalize the pressure upon the two parts.
Claim. — 1. The arrangement of the valve B, con- structed as described, in respect to the three bearing surfaces, as and for the purpose set forth.
2. The passages /, so arranged as to connect and communicate loetween the recesses e' and the pas- sages a a, as and for the purpose described.
77,570.— T. E. Batterson, Eochester, N. Y.— Fruit Jar. — May 5, 1868. — Loosely attached to the jar is a wire clamp capable of end motion so as to adapt it to the holding lugs if the cover be not placed centrally. The central coil allows a certain degree of spring.
Claim. — The combination with the cover B, of the wire clamp C, resting loosely in bearings c, so as to have a free turning and longitudinal movement, the whole arranged as described, and operating in the manner and for the purpose specified.
77,571. — Henry James Beckwith, Chicopee, Mass. — Machine for Cleaning Feathers. — May 5, 1868. — The feathers are placed in the space between the interior steam-heating cylinder and an inclosing wooden case. The metallic cylinder is surrounded by a coiled steam pi^De which is i^erforated to allow mingling of the steam with the feathers. The whole is supported on tubular gudgeons through which the steam passes and upon Avhieh the device rotates.
Claim. — 1. The new combination of the head pieces H 1 1 secured on the flange 1 1, in connection with the box A B C D, and the slide valve r, and the steam pipe P S S S S, an-anged to operate to- gether substantially as described.
2. The use of the head piece L M IST, combined with the branch tubes X X, and the "heater" E E, and the waste pipe O, arranged to operate together substantially as described.
77,573. — ^Eugene Beggs, San Erancisco, Cal. — Gas Governor. — May 5, 1868. — A thin, metallic dia- phragm is connected with a valve by a series of levers to cause a regular supply to the burners. By means of a weight upon one of the levers, operated by a rod passing through a stuffing box from the out- side, the pressure is regulated for the greatest num- ber of burners to be used, while the valve and diaphragm regulate the amount for any less number.
Claim. — 1. in a gas governor, the metallic or other diaphragm B, and the levers Gr and I, together with the A^alve M, the whole constructed and operated substantially as and for the purpose herein described.
2. The regulating weight S, moving upon the lever G- and the sliding rod T, operating substantially as and for the purpose herein described.
3. The equalizing lever c, with the weights g, for increasing the weights on the diaphragm, and to overcome friction when the valve is 0]>ening, sub- stantially as described.
77.573.— John Blakey, Liverpool, and How- ard Busby Fox, Oxton, England, assignors to them'
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selves and James Tuii\ee Hall. — Collar and Cuff. — May 5, 1868. — The paijer is slid into place bet'ween the outer border and inner lining of silk or other njaterial.
Claim. — A frame or holder A,, of leather, silk, or other similar flexible and durable material, -when combined with an inclosed detachable leaf or slip of paper, calico, or other similar delicate material or fabric C, to form an article of -^'earing apparel, sub- stantially as herein set forth.
^7,574.— Chakles D. Blinn, PortHuron, Mich. — Flexible Marrow. — M.ixj 5, 1868. — The bars are connected by links with rectangular rods which pass around the bars at one end and are linked together at the other. One end of the rear bar is connected to the-next one by a rigid link.
Claim. — 1. The double links C, when operated in connection with' the bars A, in the position herein described.
2. The solid link D, in connection with the abore- mentioned parts, when constructed and operating substantially as and for the puri^oses herein set forth.
77,575.— Henry Bowers, Albanr, TST. Y.— Draft and Shaft Tug.—Moij 5, 1868.— The shaft depends from the saddle piece and has a fixed and a movable jaw which are clasped upon the shaft and secured by a turn key.
Claim.— 1. The shaft clasp B, substantially as shown and described.
2. The tug A, substantially as shown and for the purpose set forth. .
3. The combination of shaft tug A with saddle F, breast collar G-, and shaft C, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,576. — John Bradley, Baltimore, Md., as- signor to David L. Bartlett and Horace W. Eob- r.iNS. same place. — Boiler for Heating Purposes. — May 5, 1868. — A number of cast metal chambers are placed together so as to allow a passage of air be- tween each two of them over their faces. They have numerous transverse tubular openings allowing the passage of air from side to side. A portion of these sectional chambers are designed to form afire cham- bei*, with return flues through which the caloric current passes from rear to front and back again, and the remainder form a water back through which tlic flame and heated currents pass from front to rear and back again and finally to the smoke stack at the rear. The chambers contain water and are tightly clamped and steam-jointed together.
Claim. — 1. Two or moire sectional cast metal water or steam chambers, intersected by transverse air tubes or passages, and inclosing or encompassing a central fire space, in combination with two or more similar chambers, formed without such fire space, when all o^' said chambers are connected by continuous direct water ond steam channels, and intersected by transverse smoke flues, and are also separated hy intermediate air spaces, the whole be- ing arranged and made to operate substantially in the manner and jbr the purpose herein set forth.
2. Tlie formation and arrangement of continuous smoke and liot air fines, in and through a sectional heating boiler and radiator, l)y means of tubular openings in tlie se^ cral .sections, fitting and con- necting with each other, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
77,577. — William Buaidwood, Mount Vernon, N. Y.— Printing Press.— May 5, 1868.— The card drop iirojects upward from the' rock shaft which has its bearing on the arms of the platen below the fris- ket shaft. On the right hand end of the rock shaft is a riglit-angled arm which extends both forward and backward, the forward portion being weighted to keep the card drop against tlu- platen, and its rear I)ortion having a liorjzontal pin projecting sideways and coming beneath the weighted tappet lever whose rear end is acted on liy the cam formed on the periphery of the aJljncent wlicel. An additional inking roller is placed in contiict with the usual roller to increase the inking sufface.
Claim.— I. The arrangement and combination, Avith the card drop P. of the cam U, lever S, and weighted arm E, substantially as described.
2. The supplementary roller E, lying on roller D, and so arranged therewith that their peripheries on the side toward the roller frame P are in the same vertical tangential line, in combination with the ver- tically moving roller frame ¥, substantiaUy as de- scribed and shown.
77,578.— Charles Breasted, Chicago, 111.— Barrel Sifter.— May 5, 1868.— The ashes are carried by the inclined chute to the upper part of the in- clined sieve, and the cinders being thrown out, the ashes drop through into the vessel below.
Claim. — An ash sifter or screeuer, consisting of the box A, provided with the concave inclined slide C and laterally moving frame D, having the inclined screen E and mouth b attached, and protected by the cover c, all constructed and arranged to operate sub- stantially as herein described.
77,579.— E. H. Buckland, Springfield, Mass.— Watch Case Spring. — May 5, 1868. — The tongue which throws back the cap is placed upon one end of the spring and the catch stud near the other, a single spring thus lying more than half around the groove of the case and answering a doable pur- pose.
Claim.— 1. The spring A, formed of one piece, and reaching over half the circumference of the case, and forming both catch and throw-up at each end respectively, substantially as and for the pur- pose shown.
2. The stud E, with the catch d formed upon it, substantially as and for the purpose shown.
77,580 — E. H. BucKLAND, Springfield, Mass.— Spring for Watch Cases. — May 5, 186'8. — The catch is formed upon a curved piece which is placed be- tween the rim of the case and the spring and is op- erated by the push pin. The device is intended for application to a common watch case.
Claim. — The independent catch D, formed upon the strip C, in comlnnation with the spring B and push pin A, substantially as herein described.
77,581.— EsEK BussEY, Troy, N. Y.—Oven.— May 5, 1868. — Hinged shelves are placed in the sup- plementary ovens which may be folded up to the sides when the whole caxiacity of the oven is re- quired for one article.
Claim. — 1. In combination with an oven attached to stoves, hinging or pivoting therein a division or rack plate K, so that it may. when not used, be folded therein close to the oven side, in manner sub- stantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. In combination with a stove, a drum oven, hav- ing a slotted or open back or side, and arranged or placed directly beside and against the exterior wall or shell of the combustion or fire chamber of said stove, in manner substantially as and for the pur- pose herein set forth.
3. In combination with a drum oven, having an open back or side, and placed against the slicll or plate of a stove, the employment "therein of a series of slats or plates L L, arranged in manner substan- tially a's and for the purposes herein described.
77,582.— William Carr, Yellow Springs. Ohio, —Burglar Trai).— May 5, 1868.— The burghu- falls between tlie trap doors, and his -o'cight upon the lianging false bottom keeps tliem closed.
Claim. — 1. A burglar trai), consisting of the cham- ber A, trap door or doors C C, rods L L', and sus- liended platform K, the Avhole lieing arranged to op- erate substantiallj- as herein described and set forth.
2. The combination and arrangement, substan- tially as described, of the chambers A, a a', parti- tions B B', trap doors C C, platform K, and rods L L', together with the shafts 1) I)', and their accesso- ries, E E'. e e', P P', / /, G G', H H', I P, and J J', for the object explained.
77,583. — Setit E. Clait, Cambridge, Mass., as- signor to himself and Jonx J. llVDGV.VfW.— Biscuit Cutter.— May 5, 1868.— Tiie rotating cutter has three circular openings wltose sides form knives. It may liave concentric tubes which remove a central i)lug from each l)iscuit.
Claim. — As a now article of manufacture, the bis-
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cnit cnttcr, either with or without the center piece D B' D", substantially as described and for the pur- pose set forth.
77,584.— George Pembehton Clarke, ISTew York, and Maraiont B. Edson, Brooklyn, N. Y.— Register for Steam Engines. — May 5, 1868. — The chart printed to indicate time and pressure, by ver- tical and hoi'izontal lines respectively, is stretched upon a cylinder rotated by the eug-ine and a marker on a steam pressure gauge is made to indicate the pressure at all times during the twelve hours. A reverse movement of the engine makes a retrograde line on the chart. The failure to reach an hour line at the time indicated denotes too slow a speed of the engine.
Claim. — 1. The semicircular recess G-, in combi- nation with the pins H H and roller F, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. The construction and application of the spring pad P Q, in combination with the recess G-, pins H H, and roller F, substantially as described.
3. The construction and application of the mov- able journal bos L, for the purpose set forth.
4. The application of tlie square piston rod W, in combination with the pencil holder, for the purpose herein shown and described.
5. The application of the hour wheel P, in com- bination with the crooked lever I, substantially as herein described and set forth.
6. The production of the delineations on the charts O, Fig. 10, by the combined action of the motion of the engine and the direct pressure of the steam from the boiler, and the action of the clock movement, the conjoint action of these several agencies produc- ing the desired result, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,585 — Grevillb E. Clarke, Eacine, Wis.— Skein and Box for Axles.— M.a.j 5, 1868.— The skein has a depression on its lower side to hold anti-fric- tion metal and is held on the spindle of the axle by a bolt \xhiQ\i lies iu a groove in said spindle and is secui'cd to a bracket beneath the axle.
Claim. — The skein B, having a recess on its under part filled with box metal, C, and provided with a groove, X, and tongue, and used in combination with the box D, as constructed, and the rod E connected through the axle, as specified, aU constructed and used substantially as set forth.
77,586 — Joshua E. Clarke, Cohoes, N. Y.- Waste Gate. — May 5, 1868. — When the loose piston in the stationary cylinder is weighted ])y overflow water it descends and raises the cylinder suspended to the other end of the walking beam. This allows a discharge at that point which ceases as soon as the overflow no longer dei^resses the loose piston in the other cylinder.
C^faiH.— The water gate B, constructed substan- tially as described, in combination with and con- nected to a follower or piston, M, moving in an open cylinder or well, C, substantially as shown.
77,587.- Levi H. Colborn, Chicago, IW.—Bag Fastener. — May 5, 1868. — The chain is dra^vu througii the central hole in the plate until it is sufiicientl}' tig'ht antl it is then slipped into the slot when a cross link rests in a cross notch.
Claim. — The comI)ination, with the tic chain A, of the lock plate B, having a liole, D, and notch, E, Avith cross notch E', all eo'iistructed substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
77,588 — -James P. Collin's, Troy, IN". Y.— Wa- ter Wheel.— May 5, 1868. — The metallic surfaces are coated with vitreous enamel to i^revent oxidation and friction.
Claim. — A water wheel, iu whole or in part coated or enamelled with a silicious or vitreous sul)staiico, when having a metallic surface or surfaces, so as to prevent oxidation, and to reduce and lesscji the friction of the water upon such parts or surfaces of such water wl)eel as and while the water is pass- ing into and through such wheel, so as to give it ro- tating motion, for the pm'poses and in the manner substtiutially as herein contained, set fortli and de- scribed.
77,589.— WiLLiAJi F. Converse, Harrison, Ohio. — Portable Fence.— Mv.j 5, 1868. — The panels are held together by double-hooked bars and the con- nection made rigid by wedge-shaped keys inserted between the panels from thg upper side. The wedgfes are barbed, or are' headed at the small end to pre- vent displacement.
Claim. — 1. The headed wedge-form key D, con- structed and applied, substantially as and for tho purpose set forth.
2. The paired hooks B B', in the described combi- nation with two contiguous panels.
77,590.— William H. Conway, Harrison, as- signor to himself and J. H. J. Butter. Baltimore, Md. — Steering Apparatus. — May 5, 1868. — The side rudders are hung beneath the guards upon each side and are let down by a chain to assist iu turning the boat.
Claim. — A side rudder for steamboats, when hinged to tlie under side of the guards, in such a manner that when not in use it can be drawn up out of fhe water, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,591.— John Corson, Washington, D. C— Collecting Gold, Silver, and other Metals from their Ores. — May 5, 1868.— The rollers in the glass-bot- tomed, insulated tank are tired alternately by dif- ferent metals^ and the slime contains acid or salt so that an electric current may be established to aid in the collection of the ore. The amalgamator has a rotating cylinder through whose tubular journals a stream of' water is passed. The contents of the amalgamator is then discharged into cisterns whose length runs east and west, and which have end plates connected by a wire outside the cisterns. Af- ter settling in the cisterns the mass may be returned to the amalgamator.
Claim. — 1. The mode herein described of collect- ing gold, silver, and copper from their ores, by the action of independent currents of electricity, in crys- talizing the metals in an insulated pan.
2. The amalgamating process, with mercury or any other suitable substance, iu an insulated pan or barrel, or other amalgamator.
3. The mode herein described of forming and ap- plying the battery iu the pan, or any other, substan- tially equivalent.
4. ' The mode of the amalgamation of gold and silver with mercury in an insulated vessel, j)an, barrel, or any other substantially equivalent.
5. The stationary battery in the cisterns, in the form described, or any other substantially equivalent,
6. Using, for the purposes herein named, the afore- said machinery and appliances, or any other, sub- stantially the same, iu which the same principle is used or involved.
77,592.- Joseph C. Coult, San Francisco, Cal. — Furnace and Condenser for Collecting Quick- silver.— May 5, 1868. — Improvement ou his former patents. The pans for Avorking fine dust ores are placed in the air chambers. The divisions between the fire chamber and air chamber and between the latter and the vapor chamber are made of grating. The vapor passes through perforated plates within tlie condenser, the j)ipe3 being made of such metal as admits of coating with quicksilver.
Claim. — 1. The arrangement of the pans d' d' d' in the ore chambers C C, instead of the vapor cham- ber I).
2. Tlie arrangement of the grating d d, placed on the inside of the ore chambers C C, to be used Avith or Avitliout the Avater linings//, as may be desiredl, as and for the purposes set forth.
3. The arrangement of making or lining the inside of the condensing opening or pipes H H H Avith copper, silver, or other material that can be coated Avitli quicksilver, as and for the i:)urposes set forth.
4. The arrangement of placing in any part of the condensing openings H H H, leading from the fur- ]iacc to the final escape iiito the open air. a series of punched cojiper, silver, or plate made of other mate- rial, that Aviil or can ho coated Avith (quicksilver, for tin; purpose of aiiuilgamating tlie fumes of mercury thereto, and saving all that Avould otherwise escape, as and for the purposes set forth.
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77.593. — Samuel ¥. Covdvgtox, Cincinnati, Ohio.— Kcgister for Railroad Fare.— M.Sij 5, 1868.— The perforated metallic check is inserted into the glass-topped case and retained by the pin projecting upward from tlie spring bottom and precluding the removal of the check -without the key.
Claim. — 1. In combination with the seat of a rail- road car, a box, «o constructed that it may receive check plates, showing the names of the station to and from which the passenger has paid his fare, and so arranged that the plates can only be withdrawn by unlocking the box, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. The combination of the box B, false bottom D, glass plate F, pins G-, and check plates H, substan- tially as set forth.
3. In combination with the arm A and box B, the lock plate C, arranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77.594. — Frank E. Daerow, Bristol, Conn., assignor to the Dakkow Makufacturixg Com- VXSY, same place. — Spittoon. — May 5, 1868. — The hide is prepared according to a proc'ess patented to him May 1, 1866. and the pieces forming the cup and cover respectively are swaged to form.
Claim. — The use or employment of raw hide in the manufacture of spittoons.
77,595.— IsTatiian Dewey and George W. Fos- DICK, Dowagiac, Mich.— TFftter Wheel— Maj 5, 1868. — The du'ect impact of the water is received upon the angular buckets, aud the water then falls upon the curved buckets, whose forward edges are flush with the top of the wheel aud whose rear edges incline downwardly from the inner shell of the wheel to the lower edge of the outer shell.
Claim. — The wheel A, composed of the rims B C and their buckets D and G, the buckets D being curved and inclined from the upper portion of the inner rim to the lower portion of the outer rim, aU constructed and operating substantially as specified.
77,596.— David Dick, Corning, JST. Y.—Wood Turning Lathe.— Maj 5, 1868.— The device relates to means for actuating the rock shaft and sliding tjar of one of the lathe heads which act respectively to operate the two slides of the tools by which the bob- bin is lormed ; also to the mechanism to release the finished spool and to feed the sticks to the lathe.
Claim. — 1. The weighted lever D, provided with the slotted arm F, in which the end of the lever G works, said lever adapted to operate the curved arm H, as herein described, whereby the tool heads and spindle are operated simultaneously, as and for the purpose specified.
2. The weighted lever I, attached to the rock shaft C, and provided with the segment arm K fit- ting in the spindle B, all operating- as described for the purpose specified.
77,597.— Frederick Bernard Doering, Lon- don, England. — Eock Drilling Machine. — May 5, 1868 ; patented in England January 7, 1867.— In combination with the ordinary cylinder in which the piston actuating the boring tool works, is a small dis- tributing cylinder ; and combined with the distribut- ing cylinder is a valve cylinder, and t-no other cylin- ders, "the piston rods of wliich are connected to pawls whicli act upon the ratchet wheels for etfecting the rotary motion of the piston and tool, and the advance motion of the engine.
Claim.. — 1. The combination of the following ele- ments or parts, viz : first, an ordinary cylinder, pro- vided T^ith a piston and piston rod, suitable for supporting a boring tool ; second, a distributing cylinder, provided Avith ports and pistons, actuated from the rod of the ordinary cylinder, the combina- tion l)eing substantially as described.
2. Tlie comlunation of the folio wiug elements or parts, viz : first, an ordinary cylinder, provided with a piston and roil suitable for supporting a l)oring tool ; second, a distributing cylinder, provided witli ports aud pistons, actuated from the rod of tlie ordinary cylinder; third, a cylinder actuating a pawl, the com- bination being substantially as set fortli.
3. The combination of the following elements or parts, viz ; first, an ordinary cylinder, provided with
a piston and piston rbd suitable for supporting a boring tool; second, a distributing cylinder, i)ro- vided with ports and pistons, actuated Irom the rod of the ordinai'y cylinder ; third, a cylinder actuating a pawl, the combination being substantiaUy as set forth.
4. The combination of these elements or parts, viz : first, an ordinary cylinder, provfded with a piston and rod suitable for supporting a boring tool ; second, a distributing cylinder, provided with ports and pis- tons, actuated from the rod of the ordinary cylinder; third, two cylinders, actuating each a pawl, the one to revolve the tool, the other to advance the boring tool toward its work, the combination being sub- stantially as described.
77, 598.— Williaji M. Doty, I^ew York, N. Y.— Clothes Piw.— May 5, 1868.— The spring hook holds the line against the stock.
Claim. — 1. A clothes pin, composed of a stock, hook, and spring, combined, as herein specified, the hook having a play at right angles, or transverse to the stock, in the manner described.
2. The arrangement of the hook and stock, so that the former shall pass through the body of the stock or be supported upon the exterior of the same, as and for the purpose herein set forth.
77,599.— George A. Edwards, Centralia, HI. —
Straio Cutter.— M.S.J 5, 1868.— The feeding rake is connected by a cord to the head of the knife slide and is actuated thereby. The fore end of the box rests upon a spring aud it has movement under pressure of the upper knife to bring the hay in con- tact with the V-shaped lower knife which is fixed to the frames.
Claim.— The arrangement of the pivotod box B upon the coil spring h and its shaft K, having rakes r r, that are operated by the lever I and cord m, and used in combination with the sliding head F, inclined knife I, and the angular knife C, on the frame A, all constructed and used as specified.
77,600.— LevtD. Far well, Lancaster, and Ar- TEMUS TV. GODDARD, Cliutou, Ma.?,s.—Fruit Parer. —May 5, 1868 ; antedated April 25, 1868.— The cam strikes the foot when the rind is removed and raises the slide to automatically raise the fruit from the fork.
Claim. — The slide a, the lever h, and the foot g with cam e, or any other mechanical device, sub- stantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,601.— JOHK E. FiJfLEY, Memphis, Tenn.— Churn. — May 5, 1868. — The vertical rotating churn- dasher has an inner rod attached to one dasher, and the other dasher is upon a sleeve having opposite rotation. The dasher's wings are spiral sectors.
Claim. — The combination of the fianged wheels H H, thimble G, key I, tube E, rod D, frame J, drive wheel A, and cog wheels B C, aiTanged and operated substantially as described.
77,602.— George P. Floyd, Quincy, Mass.— Eailroad Track Cleaner. — May 5, 1868. — The nozzles communicate by pipes with the steam drum, aud throw a jet of steam upon the track to clear it of ice, snow, or small obstructions.
Claim. — The nozzles K, attached to the pipes D, when constructed and operating substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,603.— John F. Ford, Boston, Mass.— TFin- dow Safety Guard. — May 5, 1868 ; antedated April 28, 1868.— Intended to be attached to the jambs of a window to prevent children from falling out. The side pieces have spurs AA'hich enter the jambs and sockets to receive the rounds, which have right and left-handed screws at their respective ends.
Claim. — 1. As my invention, the window guard, as composed of the bars A B C D, arranged and con- nected by screws, and having spurs, substantially as described.
2. The combination and arrangement of the springs d d in the sockets of the middle projections of the bars A B, Avith such bars and their spurs, and the bars C D applied to the bars A B, substantially as specified.
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77,604.— EoTAL Clark Grant, Middleport, Ohio. — Nail MacJiine. — May 5, 1868. — The cutting- jaws rotate continuously, aucl the nail plate is fed by gravity. The cutters are arrang-ed in concentric circles' on the upper surface of the cylinder. The nail plate is held in a grooved bar v.-hich has a sliding motion upon radial arms above the cylinder, and is fed alternately to the cutters in the respective series, the cutters being inclined in opposite directions to cut the nails, heads and points, alternately. The nail blank is supported in a vertically sliding rest, a cam advances the header to operate on the nails of one series, and exterior inclines operate the header of the outer series. The nail clamp is operated by a toggle and a follower rod which is moved by travers- ing- upon cams below.
Claim. — 1. The horizontally rotating cylinder B, provided with a series of cutters and headers, in com- bination with clamp h, all constructed and ai'ranged to operate substantially as described.
2. In combination with a series of cutters a, ar- ranged as described, the laterally reciprocating plate holder g, arranged in such relation to the rotating cylinder as to present the nail plate alternately to the two circles of cutters, as set forth.
3. The combination of the clamp h and the sliding rest d with the headers r and lo, when arranged to operate substantially as described.
77,605.— Elijah H. Gray, Winchester, 111.— Clothes Line Hook.—lSLaj 5, 1868.— The hook bar engages an eye in the post, and has a sheave for the cord to pass over, and a ratchet cam to hold the same.
Claim.— The hook A, provided with jaws b b, in eombination with cam lever d, spring g, and pulley C, all arranged substantially as set forth.
77,606. — Jonathan P. Grosvenor, Lowell, Mass. — Saiving Machine. — May 5, 1868. — The saw shaft is journaled in a frame sliding between inclined guides secured to the main frame. A connecting rod is hinged near its center to the rocking rest frame, to adjust the said rest in either a vertical or inclined position, by a screw passing through a slot in the con- necting rod and into the tail. The swinging rest, when wanted to hold the stuff, is swung upward on to the top of the table and adjusted to the desired angle.
Cl(iim. — 1. The frame A, carrying the saw ar'bor S, sliding in the inclined guide frame B, shaft C, screw X, and bevel gear C C, all constructed and ar- ranged to operate in the manner substantially as de- scribed.
2. The employment of the connecting rod a, com- bined with the rocking rest b, and the tail g thereof, constructed and operating in the manner and for the purposes substantially as described.
3. The reversible rest h, combined with the pivoted bar k, projection n, notch e, slide table D, spring m, or its equivalent, all constructed and opei'ating sub- stantially as described.
77,607.— John A. Hahn and Charles Vogler, De Graff, Ohio.— Shoemaker' sliench.—JSlaj 5, 1868.— One end of the bench has a sewing clamp operated by a cam, and the other end has a pegging clamp whose toe and heel rests are drawn together by a screw. A strap lies over the hollo ^\
Claim. — 1. The clamp C, when constructed with the vertically adjustable jaw c, the vertically and laterally movable jaw c', the spring s, and the com- bination of the cam lever D, rod E, and treadle F, for the purpose of operating it, the whole being con- structed, arranged, and operating in the manner de- scribed.
2. The combination and arrangement, on a shoe- maker's bench, of the clamp C, constructed and oper- ating as above described, and the apparatus, consist- ing of the plate I, blocks M and N, screw O, strap r, and treadle T, all constructed and operating in the manner and for the purposes set forth.
77,608.— 'Joseph Hale, Soraerville, and WiL- liaji Hall, Brookliue, Mass. — Itein Shackle. — May 5, 1868.— The eye is swiveled to a socket, into which the arm of the buckle ring is placed and held by the spring catch, which also acts the part of a tongue for the buckle.
Claim. — ^As a new article of manufacture, a rein
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shackle, made substantially as described, as and for the purposes set forth.
77,609.— Alonzo J. Hall, Derry, 3!f . B^.— Water
Wheel. — May 5, 1868. — The water is conducted through the four arms of the inner reacting wheel, and is discharged against the buckets of the outer wheel, the jets of water from each arm impinging against two buckets at once. Each of the discharg- ing apertures is governed by a pendulum regulator, which determines the area of water opening by the sx)eed of rotation.
Claim. — 1. The apertures e and circular groove in flange O, in combination with the chambers C and hub of the outer wheel B, when arranged to operate in the manner and for tlie purpose si^ecitied.
2. The valve B, in combination with the weight "W and gate T, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,610. — Edwin A. Hall, Sugar Branch, Ind. — Floor Clamp. — May 5, 1868. — The joist is grijiped be- tween two inclined legs of the clamp and the boards forced up by the cam, operated by the reversible lever. The lever projects over the 'joists when put- ting on the first few boards, and is afterward re- versed to be operated from the floor.
Claim. — The arrangement of dog A B B' a, eccen- tric cam C, and reversible lever E e e', substantially as set forth.
77,611.— TValter HASLAM,]srew Britain, Conn. — Seaming Machine. — May 5, 1868. — The cloth hold- ing plate is attached to the table of the machine by brackets and a thumb-screw, so as to admit of easy attachment and removal. The loops are placed upon the points of tlie plate before it is set in the machine, so that with a number of plates a machine may be kept running more constantly than when the plate is irremovable from the table.
Claim. — The combination, waththe brackets e and stop g, of the slotted plate d, provided with its loop- holdiug points, and a thumb-screw, tor the ready tightening and releasing of the plate, substantially as and for the pm'pose set forth.
77,612.— Samuel B. Hopkins and Edward H. Anderson, Ea-ton, assignors to themselves and J. M. Satterfield, Baltimore, M.ii..— Vapor Burner.— May 5, 1868. — Improvement on their patent, April 3, 1860. — Four holes are used instead of two holes and slit of the former burner. A transverse, concave plate is used in addition to the concave plate used in the previous case.
Claim: — The burner above described, having the central cone A pierced with four holes a a a' a' at the points specified, when used in combination with a plate B, bent up at the ends, and having ears c c projecting upward from its sides, substantially as and for the p'urpose described.
77,613.— Benjamin Horn, Sergeantsville, IST. J. — Mileage Register. — May 5, 1868. — Intended espe- cially liar ascertaining- distances traveled in hii-ed carriages. The registering machinery strikes a bell and pricks a mark in a paper at the end of every mile traveled. A pin on the hub actuates the trtiin of machinery.
Claim. — 1. The spring crank or pin B^ carried on the hub B, and adapted to act on the wheel D, so as to yield when necessaiy and avoid fracture, substan- tially as and for the pm-pose herein specified.
2. The ringing mechanism P _Q, arranged to operate in combination wnth mechanism for receiving mo- tion from the wheel of a carriag;e, and thus indicating to the ear each mile or other unit of distance traveled, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
3. In combination with mechanism, substantially as herein described, for receiving motion from the rotation of the wheel of a carriage, the striker K, operated by such mechanism at uniform distances traveled, and arranged to mark on a surface uni- formly traversed across its path, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
4. In a mileage register, having provision for strik- ing a beU, or marking on a moving surface, by a blow, as describofl, so forming and arranging the elastic parts P R, or either of them, that, while allowing for
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a reasonable amount of backing Avithont derange- ment, fraudulent turning of the carriage wheel back- ward will break or permanently set one or both of the striking parts, substantially as and for the pur- pose herein specified.
77,614.— William W. Horton, Providence, E,. I. — Lamp Burner. — May 5, 18(J8. — The chimney holder can be removed from the burner with the chimney which rests upou the studs.
Claim. — 1. The chimney supporter D, consisting of the ring, with its studs g and perforations or air- holes, arranged as specified.
2. The combination, as well as the arrangement, of the guard E, the perforated annuli C and F, and the flange A;, with the body A and wick tube of the burner.
77,615.— Theodore P. Howell and Charles P. Oliver, Newark, N. J. — Frame for Stretching Sides and Leather. — May 5, 1868. — Improvement on their patent, August 6. 1867. One end of an arm is pivoted to one of the outside upright posts, and its other end is pivoted to an arm which is pivoted to the main sliding bar. The device forms a toggle to specially stretch the shoulder part of the hide.
Claim. — The arms A and B, constructed, com- bined, and operating substantially as and for the purposes specified.
77,616.— Horace S. Hoxie, Adrian, Mich.— Plow Colter.— Maj 5, 1868.— The colter is attached by a shackle to the beam and has brace plates by which the share and mold board are attached. Bolts secure the parts together.
Claim. — 1. In combination with the colter A, the braces a, h, and D, mold board B, tenon h, all constructed in the manner set forth and described.
2. The combination of the mold board B and col- ter A, when both are made in one piece, or welded together in the manner set forth and described.
77,617.— Leavitt Hunt, TS^eathersfield, Vt.— Sulky Ploiv. — May 5, 1868.— The plow beam is piv- oted to a draw bar which is hinged to the axle and is vertically adjusted by a bent lever which is con- nected to the draw bar'and the frame, and set by a rack bar and stud. The clevis is connected by chains vertically to the draw bar and horizontally to the doubletree.
Claim. — 1. The hinged beam D, and the plow beam E, provided with and connected by the oval axle e, and the chain i, or its equivalent, substan- tially as described and set tbrth.
2. The combination of the iron lever I with the bar k and the beam D, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
3. Providing the beam E and the pole C with the slots S and d, to act in conjunction, thereby giving the plow some longitudinal play, when the beam E is connected to the whilfletree or bolt t, by the chain r, or its equivalent, substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
77,618.— A. Gr. Hunter, Flint, Wales.— Ifan?*- facture of Zinc. — May 5, 1868. — The zinc ore, after suitable preliminary treatment, and mixture with carbon, is placed in a reverberatory furnace and kept from contact with all oxygen except that pass- ing through the grate bars. The heated gases are condensed, and the metal runs into suitable recesses. Claim. — The process of extracting zinc from its ores by the direct application of heat to the said ores, without the use of crucibles or retorts to con- tain the said ores, the heated gases and flame being, Sreviously to their contact with the zinc, carefully eprived of free oxygen, and the subsequent con- densation of the zinc vapor to the metallic state, all Bubstantialb' a.s heroin described.
77,619 "W. H. Jackson, Brooklyn, IST. Y., and
George Merrill, Newburyport, Mass., assignors •to Merrimack Loom Company, Boston, Mass. — 'Loom. — jSIay .5, 1868. — The weft thread is carried by ,a needle through the shed and is interlocked by a iSiiuttle thread, returning to its normal position be- ifore the shed changes. The needle is passed through 'the under part of the shed near the reeds so as to
preserv^e it from contact with the warps. The nee- dle then receives a swinging movement that passes its end around a standing shuttle or bobbin, the needle returning through the shed near the point of weaving so that the lay has to move the weft thread but a short distance.
Claim. — 1. The mechanism, substantially such as described, for operating a weft-carrying needle, so that its point shall pass through the wider part of the shed, and return near the point of weaving, sub- stantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. A loom having a weft-carrying needle, aiTanged and operated substantially as described, so as to pass its eye tlirough the shed obliquely, or near the beater, when the latter is thrown back, then around a sta- tionary bobbin, located at the opposite edge of the shed, and thence back through the shed to the place of &tai'ting, substantially as set forth.
3. The combination of the shuttle holder y, the re- ciprocating fingers 21 and 22, bobbin x, and the wei't-carrying needle, when said parts are con- structed and arranged for joint operation with the mechanism of a loom, substantially as is herein de- scribed.
77,620.— Melvin Jincks, Dansvillo. ]sr. Y.— Lamp Burner. — May 5, 1868. — The cone has a series of holes through which the spring catches pass from the base to secure the cone to the said base plate. The chimney is held by three radially adjustable catches.
Claim. — 1. The sliding springs or holders h b, for the purpose of adjusting the same to different sizes of chimneys, substantially as described.
2. In combination with the above, the burner A, cone B, spring clips e e e, and flange or knob h, when all are constructeil and arranged substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
77,631.— David A. Jones, Springfield Mass.— Combined Tweezers, Watch Key, dc — May .5, 1868; antedated April 22, 1868. — A socket of the* tweezers receives the instrument which has a watch key at one end and an ear spoon at the other. The instru- ment is reversible in the socket.
Claim.— The combination of the tweezers A A', ear spoon /, and watch key g, arranged and con- structed substantially as and for the purpose shown.
77,622.— P. W. King, Lowville, ]Sr. Y.— Animal Trap.— May 5, 1868.— The top has a tilting platform which gravitates to a horizontal position and is se- cured by a spring catch beneath. The catch is sprung by a bait hook attached to a lever above the top.
Claim. — The combination of the members C, E, F, G, H, and J, for the purposes intended.
77,623.— Jacob Klein, Williamsburg, l!^. Y.— Fcrmutation Lock. — May 5, 1868. — The bolt has an irregularly-shaped opening which surrounds the shaft of the turning knob, and is moved out and in by an arm upon the shaft by turning the knob 90°. The bolt has at top a recess into which the forward end of the tumbler enters when the bolt is thrown back. The bolt can only occupy the position to en- ter the recess when the' arm of the tumbler enters the recesses of the combination wheeLs which are properly disposed.
Claim. — 1. The oscillating hinged ward e e, as constructed, in combination with the catch or arm d, operating Avith the disk E F and bolt D, by ijieans of the acute angle lugs ff, on the shaft of the knob B, substantially as herein descril)ed.
2. The double-acting sjiring P P, the brake keys q q, operating reversely against the ring plate M, for holding it in position, when set to a given num- ber, as set forth.
77,624. — August Koch, Baltimore, Md.— Cooler and Refrigerator. — May 5, 1868. — The ice is placed in a perforated, removab'lc tray and the water drops upon the upper part of the lid of a reft-iger- ating chamber, and is carried to the annular water chamber surrounding the same. The air from the refrigerating chamber is allou'od horizontal exit be- tween the upper and lower portions of the lid.
Claim. — The combination of a detachable seive or
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perforated ice pan, L, with the upper part of a ven- tilated water cooler. A, and with a ventilated refrig- erating box or vessel, E, placed centrally therein beneath said pan. and surrounded by a water space F, all substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
77,625 E. F. Lacy and D. K. "Woodbury,
Danville, III.— Hame.— Max 5, 1863.— On the outside of the hame is a strap which forms a guide for the Tipper extension piece of the hame when it is slipped up or down to adapt it to the size of the collar. It is fastened at its adjustment by a set screw.
Claim. — The adjustable metallic plate C, provided with L-shaped ears x x, which project beyond and under the stationary plate E, and work in vertical ^ooves in the wooden hames A, all constructed, ai'- ranged, and operating aa set forth.
77,626. — James Lamb, Aurora, Ind. — Shaft Coupling. — May 5, 18G8. — The clip is in two parts which are drawn together by a bolt which also ex- pands the conical bushing iato the socket of the thill iron to prevent rattling.
Claim. — The movable taper d and movable socket e, secured between the arms C C, and used in com- bination with the straight bolt E, thiU F, and clips B B, substantially as set forth.
77,627.— Peter F. Lawshe, Rochester, Minn. — Self Sealing Burial Ca.se.— May 5, 1868.— A groove in the upper surface of the flange of the lower sec- tion contains a rubber packing, upon which the flat, under surface' of the flange of the upper section is imposed.
Claim. — 1. A self-sealing burial case, constructed and arranged to operate substantially as described.
2. A metallic bmnal case, constructed substan- tially as herein described, and provided with the rubber packiug, as and for the pm-pose set forth.
77, 62S.— Llewellyn D. Lothrop, Dover, IST. H. — Fishing Tackle. — May 5, 1868. — The swivel is slotted for attachment of the cord to which the hook is secured. The knot of the cord is passed through the enlarged part of the slot and the cord is drawn down into the narrow part.
Claim. — The swivel, as made with the eye c and the slot d arranged in it, stibstantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore specified.
77,629. — Almox D. Maxley, Washington, Mich., assignor to liimself and Lewis H. Cantine. — Soisting^and Transferring Fulley. — May 5, 18d3. — The can'iuge traverses on the track rope so as to transfer the load, when lifted, to the place where it is to be dumped. A collar on the hoistiug rope strikes a projection and locks the lifting pulley, when the carriage commences to traverse. After moving the required distance a bar on the carriage strikes a stop on the track rope and releases the hoistiug rope so that the load may be lowered.
Claim. — The aiTangement of the block B. dmm K, puUcy R, and lever L, in combination with the car D, and its pulleys, levers N and j, sliding bar g, pulley P, and cords'E C F, adjustable collar H, and weight ^o, the various parts being constructed and operating substantially as set forth.
77,630 David A. Manuel, Napa Citv, Cal.—
Side Hill Ptow.— May 5. 1868.— The share and mold board are respectively triangular pieces, hinged to the vertical axes on the sole plate, and capable of swinging round so as to occupy their station on either side of the beam, to form a' right or left hand plow. One swings in front of the standard, and the other in the rear of it, and the parts are locked in either position by a draw bolt.
Claim. — 1. Dividing the plow, between the share and mold board F and J, and hinging the two parts to the land side and standards, so that by swinging them to the right or left, and joining the two saicl parts, they will form a perfect plow, substantially as described.
2. Construction of the land side A, wider in front than at the heel, so that the line of draught will in- cline towards the land, substantially as described.
77,631.— William O. Marquis, Burgettstown, Vix.—Rat 2Vffp.— May 5, 1868.— At the top of the spout is a hinged platform, whose axis is prolonged and bent downward outside, where it has an adjust- able weight. A rat reaching at the bait and step- ping upon the platform is precipitated down the spout into the water chamber below.
Claim.— The tilting platform F, when hung on a bent rod g, in combination with tlie pendulous weight h and spout C, the several parts being constructed and used as and for the purpose specified.
77,632.— Daniel S. Marvin, Watertown, N.T. —Knife and Fork Scourer. — May 5, 1868.— The knives are placed iu pairs back to back and the clamp brought down upon the handles. The blades are then cleaned by a transverse reciprocation of a cork block with brick dust as a polishing material.
Claim. — The combination of the adjustable slat C with the bars A and B, rods and coil springs b b, as and for the purposes set forth.
77,633.— Walter K. MAR\-rs-, New York, N. Y.— Safety Boor Key Guard. — May 5, 1868.— A swinging plate is hinged to the door, beneath the lock, and when elevated a sliding piece is made to protrude through the bow of "the key handle to prevent the key from being turned by an out- sider.
Claim. — The combination of the plate A with a slide or tongue, mounted iu or upon said plate, and a spring to hold said tongue in position, substantially in the manner described, the whole constituting a key-fastening device, hinged to the door or other part where the key is located, so as to operate in connection with tlie said key, substantially as and for the purposes shown and specifled.
77,634.— Nathan F. Mathewson, Barrington, B. I. — Moiving Machine. — May .5, 1868. — The spring pawl moves longitudinally and engages a ratchet upon the side of a wheel turned by a lever, and whose peripheral groove is occupied by a chain connected to the finger bar to raise the same. The fore end of the shoe is turned up and passes around a bar of the V-shaped strap attached to the platform, aui serves to support the finger bar in its movements. The pit- man is connected to the wrist pin by an open-ended strap, through whose key slots a wedge-formed key is passed, and the outtr ends of the strap are held by a bolt, by which the strap may be tightened upon the key to take up lost motion.
Claim. — 1. The spring pawl 3, when combined and arranged Avith the pedal 5, the spring strap 6, the wedge key 4. and ratchet wheel 1, sut)Stantially as described and for the purposes specified.
2. The curved elongation of the shoe m, in combi- nation with the strap o, for the pm-poses specified.
3. The rods z z, M'hen used in connection with the wheel X, the rods "W, the chucks u, and the gears E, for the purposes specified.
4. The double wedge key P, when performing the double ofBce of journal box and key.
77,635.— S.T.McDougall, Brooklyn, N. T.— Gas Heater. — May 5, 1868. — The case has a vertical partition dividing it into a boiling recess upon one side and into a recess containing ovens upon the other. The roasting oven has a burner at its top, which is perforated on the lower side, and casts the heat downward onto the contents of the oven. The waste heat circulates in the flues around the upper oven, which may otherwise be heated singly by two small burners.
Claim. — 1. The ironing apparatus, constructed and operating substantially as shown, in combination with the case or cabinet A.
2. The auxiliary chamber B, combined with the ovens Q and S, when the same shall be constructed and combined substantially as shown, for the pmr- poses set forth. ,
3. The air supply pipe O, in combination with the downward burner "l, constructed and operating sub- stantially as and for the purposes specifled.
77,636.— Dustin F. Mellen, Manchester, N. H. — Apparatus for Distilling Pine Wood. — May 5, 1868. — The wood is placed in perforated cyHaders
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which axe mounted on trhcks and contain about half a cord. Two of these cylinders are run upon a track into a cylinder heated by furnaces upon each side and by surrounding flues. Beneath the cylinder is the cylindrical pitch basin to receive the resin, pitch. and tar, and beneath the basin is a furnace to heat the same. The basin is cooled when desired by the passage of water through a surrounding water jacket. The turpentine or pyroligneous acid escapes into a condenser, from which it is drawn into a mixing chamber, to be mingled with deodorizers or other chemicals. The turpentine or pyroligneous acid, as the case may be, is drawn from the mixing cylinder and distilled.
Claim. — 1. In combination with the cylindrical retort A and the furnaces B, the segmental flues b and 61, with the upper and lower main flues B^ and B^ constructed and arranged substantially as and for the pm'pbse set forth.
2. In combination with a retort for the destructive distillation of resinous wood the pitch basin C, with water space under the same for conveying a current of cold water to modify the heat of the pitch basin, substantially as described.
3. In combination with the cylindrical retort A and wood-holding perforated cylinders A', or their equivalents, the pitch basins C, located within the main cylinder A, substantially as described.
4. In combinatiou with the retort A a water pipe or pipes, so arranged as to convey a current of water into and through said retort, to prevent the pitch from being vaporized therein.
5. In combination with the retort A and pitch tank C, or their equivalents, a cock or gate, or the equiva- lent thereof, between the retort and the pitch tank, for the purpose of closing the connection between them while the wood is being charred, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
6. In combination v\dth the still and furnace the annular fire chamber j', the annular flue L', with connecting flues I, constructed and arranged sub- stantially as and for the purpose set forth.
7. In combination with the annular fire chamber j' the fire flues or tubes L, passing from the furnace, through the still, to said annular fire chamber, sub- stantially as described.
8. In combination with the rotating agitator the cog wheel g and pinion g', or equivalent gearing, in- closed in the cylinder F, substantially as and for the purpose described.
77,637.— Erank Miller, Indianola, 111.— Bolt Cutter. — May 5, 1868. — The lips on the respective jaws are brought together as the movable handle is oscillated. On the axis of the latter is a cam, which moves within a loop on the stock of the movable jaw, to cause the lip on the latter to approach to or recede from the other lip.
Claim. — The tool herein described, when its sev- eral parts are constructed and arranged substantially as and for the pm-poses set forth.
77,638 — G. L. Miller, De Witt, N. Y.— Win- dow Curtain Fixture. — May 5, 1868. — At the ends of the rollers are swivel rings which run upon guide rods at each side of the window when the blind is lowered from above so as to admit light from the upper portion of the window.
Claim. — The guide rods g and swivels /, in com- bination with the vertically adjustable roller A, as and for the purpose set forth,
77,639.— William R. Mills, Hartford, Mich.— Mop Wringer. — May 5, 1868. — The sleeve is secured to the mop staff, anu carries two bevel wheels turned by a hand crank, and causing the rotation of a shaft which has an eye at the lower end through which the end of the mop is passed.
Claim. — The coml)ination of the sleeve B, the crank and sliaft C, the bevel gear wheels D and E, the hangers G, the head J, when arranged with the mop handle A, the head I, and the web H, when con- structed and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein described.
77,640.— James F. Morse, Montgomery, HI.— JExten-sion Ladder. — May 5, 1868. — The upper sec- tion slides within the lower one, and is operated by
cords passing around pulleys and taken up on a windlass at the top of the upper section.
Claim. — In combination with the members A B of the ladder, the arrangement of the pulleys E, cords m m, shaft D, and gearing F G, whereby the opera- tor can raise and lower the upper member of the ladder when standing upon the same, substantially as specified and shown.
77,641.— Samuel K. Morse, Commerce, Mich. — Hay Raker and Loader. — May 5, 1868. — The ma- chine is to be trailed behind a wagon, raking up the hay in its route, elevating it by the teeth on the end- less band and discharging it into the wagon. The belt frame is pivoted to the frame of the carriage and its inclination is adjusted by segmental, slotted bars and setscrews.
Claim. — The slotted semicircular plates H H, and curved standards//, by means of which the belt frame is adjusted to any desired elevation, as de- scribed.
77,642 — Peter Mougey, Marshallville, Ohio.— Baihoay Cattle Guard. — May 5, 1868. — The gate is attached to a shaft which is rotated by the weight of cattle approaching on the platform so as to erect the gate. Its normal position is flat and offers no ob- struction to the passing train.
Claim. — The peculiar arrangement and combina- tion of the platforms D D D, rock shaft F, with arms H H and I, connecting rod J, arm K, and gate L N, th« several parts being arranged substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein specified.
77,643.— TViLLiAM A. Munn, Milwaukee, Wis. — Blank for Bodies of IShcet Metal Tea and Coffee Pots. — May 5, 1868. — The ornamental blanks for the sides of tea pots, &c., are cut and stamped as an ar- ticle for sale to manufacturers of those articles, as the breasts, lids, bottoms, and handles have pre- viously been.
Claim. — As a new article of manufacture, tin blanks to form the bodies of tea and coffee pots and similar articles, when stamped or pressed with fancy and ornamental designs, substantially as herein de- scribed.
77,644.— D. B. E^elson and Morgan Dyer, E1- mira, N. Y. — Scraper. — May 5, 1868. — The bowl- shaped scraper has a removable point and is secured by curved braces to the beam. The downward, rear projection of the beam is also attached to the bowl. A lever above the beam assists in upsetting.
Claim. — The combination of the bowl A, movable point B, beam C, braces c c, and lever E, all arranged and operated as and for the pm'pose specified.
77.645. — Daniel M. Ih^ixon, Danville, HI.— Same. — May 5, 1868. — Studs project from the inside of the staple and the face of the sliding plate, and hold the loop of the hame tug at such height as may be desired. The tug may be shifted by sliding the plate and readjusting the loop.
Claim. — Constructing hames with a staple, D, and sliding plate F, having opposite projections E E', said parts being arranged to adjustably attach the trace, substantially as described.
77.646. — Edward Norton, Boston, Mass.— Machine for Grinding File Blanks. — May 5, 1868. — The gi-indstones are journalcd to pendulous hangers, and the weight of the stones tends to carry them away trom the frame supporting the blanks. The stones are drawn inward toward the said frame by chains passing over pulleys and connected to a hand lever. The blanks are clamped in the frame in a vertical position, and have vertical and lateral recip- rocation to bring all pai-ts under action of the stone, witliout furroAving the same. The motion of the hangers, and consequent form given to the blanks, is regulated by a pattern upon the frame.
Claim. — 1, The employment of a pendulous or os- cillating hanger or stand, in combination with the axis of a grinding stone, arranged parallel to its own axis of oscillation, or equivalent device, substan- tially as described,
2, The arrangement of the oscillating grindstone stand or hanger, with an inclination from its sup-
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porting and oscillation axis tovrard the work to be j 77,651. — George F. Peskixs and S. F. Gibbs. cToaod. so that the vrelorbt of the stone and hanger | Holyoke, Mass. — Door Fastener. — May 5. 1868 ; an- mav be eniplored to effect all movements of the j tedated Apiil 23. 1868. — The toothed bar is inserted
stone in the opposite direction, substantially as shown.
3. In combination with the inclined arrangement of frame for moxing the stone in one directfon, the arrangement of a weight, c, or spring, to move it in the opposite direction, snbstanrially as set forth.
4. The frame V. or its equivalent, operating sub- stantially as and lor the purposes set forth.
5. The employment of the adjustable connecting rod I, in combination with the crank m and the car- riage i-, and operating substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
between the door and the jamb, the tooth penetrating the latter. The cap is screwed against the door to keep it from opening. The case, when not thus used, may contain matches.
Claim'.— A. combined adjustable door fastener and match safe, consisting of the case B, cover A, and bar C, the whole constructed and operating substan- tially as described.
77,652.— HiRAJf Pkestox, OrfordviEe, Wis.— Gauge for Weather-Boarding. — May 5, 1663. — The slide is adjusted on the stock to determine the width of board exposed to the weather. The tongue is slipped beneath the last nailed board and the claw at 1 the lower end is driven in. The slide affords a rest
77,647.— JAJfEsM. Osgood, Somervifle, Mass.— Machine for Casting Eyelets.— iAaj 5. 1863. — In the
periphery of a rotating cylinder are recesses fitted j for the board to be nailed on. The scribe piece is with sliding tubes that surround fixed, cylindrical i adjusted so as to make a mark on the end of the pins, thus ^forming circular spaces for the reception board by which to saw.
of the molten metal which is forced n-om the recesses Claim. — 1. The plate B, and screw i, as also the above. The sliding tubes are reciprocated by cross spring h. ta combination with the bar A, substan- bars and cam grooves. The heads are finished by a tiallyas described, and for the purposes set forth, second cylinder, studded with headers, wiiich are, -2. The scribe D. with the slotted arm m and pin p,
brought into con-espondence with the projecting ends of the partly fonned eyelets.
Claim. — 1. Makiag eyelets fi-om cast metal, by the means substantially as described.
2. The fixed pins or rods d, in combination with the sliding tubes /. as and for the purpose set forth.
3. The combination of the fixed pins or rods d, the sliding tubes /, and the cylinder B, as described.
4. The combination of the cross bars c, the sliding tubes /. and the cam plates or disks C C', as and for the purpose specified.
constructed to operate in connection "«T.th the bar A, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
77,653.— Geoege TT. Peuyxe. Mexico. X. T.— Chanrwling Tool. — May 5, 1363.— The knife and its wedge block slip into a slot in the stock and are held in position by the threaded end of the tool shank, whose other end is driren into the handle.
Claim. — ^1. The slide B, so constructed as to serve the double purpose of holding the knife and forming a shoulder or guide for the tool, in connection with
Tae cylinder G, provided with the projections j the part A, substantially as described and set forth. y, as and for the purpose set forth. j 2. The handle C. forming a set screw, and acting
6. The chamber i, formed in the plate H, in com- ; in combination with the part A and slide B, substan- bination with the cylinder B, as described. j tiaUy as described, and for the purposes specified.
7. A cast metal eyelet, constructed by the means j
substantially as above described. " | 77,654 Ja^ies T^asey, Xewcastle, Pa., as-
signor to himself. Le-OTDEE. and BosTic Baxet.—
77,64S John H. Paek, WMte House, X". J.— Elevating Flour, Feed, Grain, tf-c— May 5, 1368.—
Fag Holder. — May 5, 1868 : antedated April 24, 1868. | The meal from the stones passes into a chamber be- — The levers are'anached to a block which is ad- low, enterine: near the eve of the fan shaft, and the
justed to the required height upon a notched post. The spreader levers are placed inside the hem of the bag and are distended by springs.
Claim.— The metallic' levers ~D D, pivoted as de- scribed, and forming a hoop at the forward end, when provided with rack bar e, and used in connec- tion with the block B, with its springs a a, all con- structed and operating in the manner and for the purposes set forth.
77,649.— Chaeles and EDinrsT) Paeker, Meri- den. Conn., assi.gnors to Charles Paekee, same place.— Cojre^ Mill. — May 5, li^^. — The runner is supported at its upper end by the side pieces which extend up into the hoppcr'whieh rests below the lugs. The side pieces have an open space directly from the hopper into the runner. The vertical part of the runner has ribs or teeth, and upon the inside of the side pieces are teeth cut across their face which act as breakers previous to grinding.
Claim.— I. Attaching the stationary griading bed a on to the top board b by means of lugs e, in com- bination with the rim d, or a part thereof, the lugs entciing above and the rim below the top b, or tux versa, substantially as set forth.
2. Forming a cracker within the hopper, by ex- tending the side pieces or supports g up into the hopper, and so as to form open spaces directly from and within the hopper to the runner, betwe'en the said supports g. and when the said supports are in- clined to the runner as described, and the tmder and inside of the supports g pro-s-ided with teeth, so as to operate in the manner specified.
fan elevates it by a spout to an upper chamber where the flour settles" and whence the surplus air passes by a chute to the eye of the millstone.
'Claim. — The arrangement of the fan F, spout G, and chamber H, with'the spouts I, K, and D, as and for the purposes herein set forth.
77,655.— JOHX S. Ean-kes-, Detroit. Mich.— Fall Leaf Table.— ^aj 5, 1368.— The leaf is hinged to a piece which slides beneath the top and has^an inclined brace which retreats as its end is lifted from a catch pin in the lowerino: of the leaf.
Claim. — 1. The slides C, in connection with the screws D. the plates H. the slots G. and the hinges F, and the spiral springs X, when operating sub- stantially as and for the^urposes described.
2. The combination of the above-named parts with the arm I, hinge J, guide K, pin L, spring M, leaf A, top B, and "side fail E, when arTangedT and op- erating substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
77,656.— Chaeles F. Eavx, Milwaukee, Wis.— Wagon Skein. — May 5. 1863. — The spindle of the axle- tree" has a tapering bolt inserted axially into its end and secured by a transverse pin. The cast-metal skeia is retaine'd by a nut screwing on to the end of the bolt, and the 'wheel is secured by a linchpin passing through a cap, and diametrically through the spmdle and 1x»lt.
Claim. — Skein B. center-iron D. bolt E, linchpin F, nut G, and cap H. in combination, substantially as and for the purpose described.
77,650. — ToHX E. Paeker, Meriden, Conn.— I 77,657.— James H. KeisEsGER. Tinton, Ohio. — Feversille Knob Latch.— ^a\ 5, 1868.— Pressure on AniinalTrap.—'SLiiyo. 1863.— The track wav through a knob disengages the face plate of the lock and al- . the trap has a hinged door at each side and a gravi- lows it to be swung out so that the knob may be ! tating platform in the middle. The rat stepping on turned for a riirht of left hand door. ' j the latter depresses it and the doors close. Escap-
Ciai»i.— Hinging the face plate to the lock case, so | ing to the next chamber the platform rises, lowers as to be turned therefrom, substantially in the manner j the doors, and the trap is set. and for the pmpose herein set forth and described. | Claim.— The trap A. having the pivoted platform
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35, of shape described, doors C C, blocks D, rods d', •bait book E, arranged as described, passage Avay G, gates I I', and rod J, the whole being constructed and operated substantially as described.
77,658.— Christian Rich, Marshallsville, Ohio. — Farm Gate. — May 5, 1868. — The gate has a seg- ment gear on its hinging post and is moved by a rtick bar which is controlled by levers up and down the road. A bar above the rack bar operates the latch by depressing its rear end.
Claim. — The peculiar arrangement and combina- tion of the gate G I H, gate post B, gate latch K, wheel E,, latch plate D, sliding bar E, rack and pin- ion M N, levers F F, and lever posts A A, tbe sev- eral parts being arranged and combined in the man- ner and for the pui'poses specified.
77,653.— liARUisoN EOWE, Marietta,Pa.— -Fag-oi for liailroad BaiU.—MaY 5, 1868.— The top and bot- tom plates are ^ider than the intermediate filling which consists of two paii-s of old rails, cut to length, laid on their sides, their threads in contact, with two B-plates between the pairs and one on top and bottom of the filling and next to the exterior plates.
Claim. — The manner of making and applying my wider top and bottom plates, A E, in combination with the intermediate filling BCD, when made into a pile or fagot for being rolled into rails for rail- roads, substantially in the manner specified.
77,660.— Dayid Sarver and Egbert Coons, Greeusbnrg, Pa. — Corn Harvester.— M.aj 5, 18G8. — The machine cuts one row at a time, the knife com- ing in contact with the stalks while the revolving reel and the guide bar direct tbem when cut to the cradle where they form a gavel transverse to the path of the machine. ^Vhen sufficient has collected the di-iver oscillates the hand lever and the cradle tips out its load while a bar arrests the falling stalks during the momentary incapacity of the cradle to receive them.
Claim. — 1. A eut-oif, ~N, having an endwise move- ment parallel to the path of the machine, substan- tially as set forth.
2. The combination, substantially as set forth, with a tilting plaV-brm, of a cut-otf, vil)rating end- wise at a rigiit angle to the axis of the platform, and parallel to the path of the machine.
3. The combination, substantially as set forth, with a tilting platform and a cut-oif, of a guide or deflector, supported at the grain end only.
4. The combination and arrangement, as set forth, with the reel, revolving on a vertical axis, of the tilting platform.
5. The combination, substantially as set forth, of a laterally projecting cutting apparatus, a reel, re- volving on a vertical axis, a guide, a cut-off, and a tilting platform.
6. The combination, substantially as set forth, of the main frame and supplementary frame with the roller arm F and bracket F', for the purposes set forth.
77,631.— John Schatz, 'New Haven, Conn.— Eeed Organ Bellov^s. — May 5, 1868. — The bellows act on the vacuum urinciple instead of the plenum. Collapsing chambers are used in connection Avitli the operating bellows to increase the capacity and as- sure regularity and steadiness of draft.
Claim. — The arrangement of the two chambers I and K, or either of them, upon one side of a fixed partition, B, in combination with tlie chamber n and bellows F and G upon the other side of the said pai'tition, and all of the said partitions connecting with the passage A, and constructed so as to oper- ate together, in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
77,6S2.— Stephen Scottox, Eichmond, Ind.— Tree Box.—Wdy .5, 1868.— The metallic hoop which encircles the tree consists of bars whose notches or catches hold the boards. Bars protrude from two of tbe sides to \io\l the tree in a central position.
Claim.— I. A baud or bolt, constructed of the va- rious sections A, B, and C, formed substantially as described, and for the purposes set forth.
2. The braces E, in combination with the band,. substantially as and for the purposes specified.
77,663.-1. D. Seeley, Hudson, 'Wis.— Wash Boiler. — May 5, 1868. — The side plates form cham- bers within each side of the boiler, and the boiling water from beneath the grated false bottom is turned aside by the inclined deflecting plates aud is driven up the side chambers, discharging from the holes near the top of the plates.
Claim. — In a washing boiler, the combination of the plates B, forming vertical compartments, the transverse and diagonally placed plates B^, forming a continuous flange in extension of said plates B, and the perforated plate C, placed above the flanges B'-^, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,664.— Henry Siilaudeman, Decatur, HI. — Beer Cooler. — May 5, 1868. — The beer trickles over the corrugated sides of the pyramidal cooler and is received in the trough beneath. The cooler is filled with a constant supply of water, which it discharges into the water jacket of the pan, from whence it passes off.
Claim. — 1. The pyi'amidal cooler C, when the same is formed of either plain or corrugated sides C C, and the wliole is so constructed and arranged as to leave an open chamber for the recej)tion of water^ substantially as described.
2. The independent base trough A, when the same is constructed and arranged substantially as de- scribed, and for the poi'pose specified.
3. The pyramidal cooler C, when the same is formed of either plain or corrugated sides C C', and. the whole is so constructed and arranged as to leave an open chamber for the reception of water, in com- bination with the base trough, when the whole is constructed and arranged substantially as described, and for the purpose specified.
77,665.— George Slater, London, England, as- signor to George "Washington Belding, same place. — Setving Machine. — May 5, 1868. — One of the two vibrating shafts has an arm' to operate the shut- tle carrier and the other a cam to operate the feed bar. These shafts are operated by separate eccen- trics on the driving shaft, and the one operating the shuttle is made tubular from end to end, the- other shaft being passed through it.
Claim. — A simple rocking shaft, K, and an en- circling, tubular rocking shaft, J, combined with each other, and respectively, at one end, with a cam^ Y, operating the feed plate X, and lever IS'", operating the shuttle carrier O, aud at the other, with the ec- centrics G H, upon the di'iving shaft of a sewing- machine, all substantially in the manner and for the- purpose herein set forth.
77,686.— Jonathan Smead, East Wallingford, assignor to himself and Thojias Steward, Claren- don, Vt. — Automatic Feeder for Evaporators. — May 5, 1868. — The valves which admit the liquid to the- pans are operated by buoyant vessels which float ia the pans below, and their action is to maintain a uniform lieight of liquid in the pans. The casings around the floats are to prevent their being affected by the ebullition of the liquid. In the larger pan, besides its special duty, the float governs the ad- mission of liquid to the reservoir whence the other pans are supplied, an arrangement being supci-added by which excess or lack in the said paiis is made to work an auxiliary device to correct the inequality.
Claim. — 1. The perforated casings, arranged within the pans, in relation with the floats oiieratmg tlie sap or liqi.id-supplying mechanism, substantially as au(t for the purpose specified.
2. The arrangement of the chamber E, the case F,. valve c, with its stem d, and bent lever D, in rela- tion with each otlier, and Avith the stem b of the- float C*, the pipe /, and the reservoir pipe G, sub- stantially as and for the purpose set fortli.
3. The valves m, arranged upon the stems i of the floats J, aud in relation with the funnel-shaped mouth piece g, surrouudiug the orifices c' of the res- ervoir pipe G, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
4. Tlie elastic diaphragm e, arranged in the end of the case F, and in relation with the valve stem d.
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operated by the float C* and the pipe /, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,GG7.— Amor Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio.— Fer- tilizer.— Mny 5, 1868.— The dry cracklings after ex- traction of the grease are pulverized and mixed with phosphates as a manure.
Claim.— As a new article of manufacture, crack- lings, reduced to a powder, for use in combination with phosphates as a fertilizer.
77,668,— William C. Smith, Warrensburg, Mo. — Sugar Evaporator.— May 5, 18fi8.— Improvement on his patent, June 11, 1867. The furnace is adapted for a battery of pans at varying heights and the dampers determine the course of the caloric current so as to direct upon such pans as may l)e necessary, or directly to the chimney. The aii" is admitted at side openings, and after being warmed by traversing sinuous courses, enters the fire box below the grate.
Claim.— 1. The air-heating chambers B^B'^, when combined with the fire box B, in the manner and lor the purpose herein set forth and described.
2. The dampers or slides D D^ D^, when arranged and oi)erated as and Ibr the purpose shown and de- scribed.
77,669.— Daniel E. Somes, Washington, T>. C. — Cooling Air and Liquids, and Making Ice.- May 5, 1868.— Refrigerating is induced by the use of at- omized fluid. Carbonic acid is drawn or forced into a partial vacuum and then compressed into a re- ceiver to be used in a vacuum for cooling purposes. The heat rendered sensible by condensation is con- ducted away by cold water.
Claim. — i. Atomizing liquid over and over in a chamber or vessel, without removing it from said chamber or vessel, substantially as and for the pm'- pose set forth.
2. Atomizing liquid in a vacuum, or partial vacuum, over and over again, without removing it fi'om said vacuum or partial vacuum.
3. Generating and using gas, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
4. A small portable cooler, constructed and opera- ted substantially as set forth, as an article of manu- facture.
5. The atomizers and chamber, in combination with the pump or its equivalent, substantially as de- scribed.
6. The atomizers and chamber, in combination with pipes or channels, and means for conducting away heat, substantially as described.
7. The atomizers and chamber, the receiver, the pump, and means for cooling or freezing, substan- tially as described.
8. The atomizers and chamber, the gas generator, and pump or its equivalent.
9. The atomizers and chamber, the gas generator and receiver, the pipes, and means for cooling, sub- stantially as described.
10. The atomizers and chamber, the pump or its equivalent, and the gases, air, or liquids, substan- tially as set forth.
11. Means for regulating the supply of gas, air, or liquids, in combination Avith the atomizers and chamber, substantially as set forth.
12. The chamber and apartments with non-con- ducting substances, and double or multiple walls, substantially as and for the puiqiose set forth.
77,670. — Oded Spencer, Jacksonsburg, Ohio. — Steam Generator. — May 5, 1868. — The boilers are placed in parallel position in the furnace, and are connected by tubes above and below the water line. The furnace bottom is undulating, and the boiler and tubes are enveloped by the caloric current.
Claim. — The combination and arrangement of the boilers and tlibes with the furnace E, whereby the entire surface of the boilers A and tubes B C is sub- jected to tlie action of the heat, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,671.— rlACOB Springer, Lancaster, Pa., as- signor to himself, A. C. Flinn, and H. B. McNeal, same place. — Apparatus for Rectifying Spirits. — May 5, 1868. — The tub has three chambers and means for "heating the " singliugs" before charging the
lower chambers, so as not to check the continuous process of evaporation incident to the use of a siugle- chambered vessel. The upper chamber receives the low wines, and tliey are heated bv the steam in the middle chamber. The chambers' are charged suc- cessively from the upper one, and provisionals made for avoiding collapse and for carrying off vapor.
Claim. — The construction and arrangement of the doubling tub, Asith its three chambers DEE, copper or metallic heating dome H, or its equivalent, in com- bination with the pipes 5, 6, 11, and 12, arranged sub- stantially in the manner and for the purpose specified.
77,672.— Edward Staiilgrodt, Roehester, N. Y.— Lathe Ee^t.—Msy 5, 1868.— T>.e slot in the apron permits the carriage to be moved either way, to a distance bounded by the length of the slot, without opening tlie shear- knot. This affords a means of re- adjustment of a cutting tool to its wori: of cutting screws after liaving been removed for grinding.
Claim. — The combination of slotted "apron 13, knot g, screw d, plate /, and tool carriage A, when con- structed and arranged substantially as described.
77,673.— John H. Starck, Milwaukee, Wis.— Glazing arid Coloring Tobacco Pipes. — May 5, 1868. — The pipes, after baking, are dipped in a solution made by mixing Avater, 3 pints; milk, 3 pints; and gelatine, 1 oz., dissolved in a quart of water. After drying, two coats of shellac dissolved in alcohol are applied, and the pipes supported over a heated plate until the proper color is produced, ranging from yel- low to deep brown. If preferred, one coat of shellac and one of dye solution may be applied.
Claim.— 'i . The process of glazing tobacco pipes by the use of milk, gelatine, water, and shellac, sub- stantially as described.
2. The process of glazing tobacco pipes by the use of the whites of eggs and gum shellac, substantially as described.
3. The process of coloring tobacco pipes by the use of the dye-wood solution, substantially as described.
77,674 — Edward Stockton and William O. St. John, Folsom, Cal. — Apparatus for Producing Motive Power. — May 5, 1868. — Intended as a power for driving fan mills, pumps, churns, grindstones, &c., and operated by the power of springs and weights, which are wound up for the turning of the shafts.
Claim. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the springs I I, weights P P, and gears J J, said gears being so connected with their respective shafts that they remain stationary while the shafts are turned to wind up the springs and weights.
2. The ratchet wheels L L, for connecting the gears with the shafts, in combination with the couplings E E, substantially as and for the pui'poses describe"d.
77,67-5.— OLE O. Storle, North Cape, assignor to himself and Isaac N. Mason, Milwaukee, Wis.— Harvester Rake. — May 5, 1868. — The gavels are drop- ped at the side of the harvester. The'rake is dropped at the commencement of its stroke, and is moved athwart the platform by an endless chain, delivering the gavel on to the filter and pressing it against the arms of a shaft at the point of delivery. The depres- sion of the filter and elevation of the arms are effected by contact of a pin on the rake carriage with levers on the shafts of the dumping apparatus, and the gavel being dropped, the parts are restored to position, and "the elevated rake is carried back to the initial point, ready for another stroke.
Claim. — 1. Tilter I, levers M and N. rake frame F, and pin O, in combination, substantially as described.
2. Knke B, chain C, spur wheels D and D, and rake frame F, and lever G, in com])ination, substantially as and for the purpose described.
3. Rake B, tilter I, shaft K, rake frame F, lever G, levers M and N, and pin O, in combination, substan- tially as and for tlie purpose described.
77,676.— G. L. Swett, Leominster, Mass.— Shelf Pest. — May 5, 1868.— The post has a series of notches, and the hub of the shelf, being loose upon the post, catches on the shoulders Avhen deflectetl from a jjosi- tion concentric with the axis of the post.
Claim. — The standard or shelf rest B, when the
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same consists of a series of truncated cones, the larger base of each being upward, when the same is combined with and used for supporting adjustable shelves, substantially as described and for the pur- pose set forth.
7'?', 677.— Hugh Tagakt, Jaclisontown, Ohio.— Cattle Guard for Railroads. — May 5, 1868. — The ver- tical bars which form the guard are attached to a horizontal shaft, beneath which is a weight, which causes the bars to maintain an upright position, ex- cept when depressed by the passing train.
Claim. — The combination of the case A, shaft H, and weight B with the shaft C, provided with a series of vertical rods D D, when constructed substantially as described and operated as and for the purpose specified.
77,678.-11. M. Thompson, Coshocton, Ohio.— Lifting Jack. — May 5, 1868. — The bar is raised by the hand to the required height, and the pin passed through it and the notch of the rack bar. Being placed below the axle, the lever is depressed, and the stirrup iron falls into position on the base piece and maintains the load. The stirrup is withdrawn, by pulling on the rod to lower the load.
Claim. — 1. The lever C and standard B, in com- bination with stiiTup iron G-, substantially as de- scribed.
2. The base A, standard B, lever C, guard piece D, rod E, box F, and stirrup iron G, the whole being combined and arranged substantially as described.
77,679.— S. H. Tift, Morrisville, Yt.— Potato Washer. — May 5, 18G8. — The roots are washed by agitation in an interior perforated vessel which stands upon legs in the tub.
Claim. — The arrangement of the vessel B, pro- vided with perforations x x and legs h h, with the arms C C, agitator D, and outside vessel A, the several parts beiug constructed and operated sub- stantially as and for the purpose specified.
77,680.— SxVMUEL ToOMEY, Wilmot, Ohio.— Cow- structing Carriage Wheels. — May 5, 1868. — In the set- ting of the rim on. the tire some room for shrinkage is allowed between the rim and the shoulders of some of the spokes.
Claim. — The method of constructing bent rim car- riage wheels, with the ends of the rim abutting to- gether, and with spaces between the rim and the shoulders of the spokes, before putting on the tire, and then closing the rim and spoke shoulders together by the shrinking on of the tire, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
77,681.— Robert W. Towle, Searsport, Me.— Handle for Smoothing Irons. — May 5, 1868. — The forward end of the handle has a tenon which enters a mortise in the forward standard, and the rear end is held in the slotted standard by a latch piece which engages a notch in the post, and from which it is re- moved by a trigger on the handle when it is designed to disconnect the latter.
Claim-. — The combination of the handle a, spring c, lever d, connecting rod e, uprights g and j, with the iron b, constructed and operating substantially as described and for the purpose specified.
77,082.- G. W. Tucker, Elba Township, 111.— Gate. — May 5, 1868. — The weight of the gate is sup- ported upon a socket joint forming a hinge, and upon a roller on which the gate traverses as it swings t)0° in opening. The hooks on the gate post keep it from leaving its hinge.
Claim. — The ball E, socket I), hooks F, and roller G, in combination with the gate A, for the purpose substantially as herein set forth.
77,683.- Stephen Ustick, Philadelphia, Pa., assignor to himself and George L. Miller, same place. — Pea Sheller. — May 5, 1868. — A handful of unshelled peas are thrown into the hopper, and the lower ones fall between tlie strips and slide down the incline, being presented endwise to the rollers which draw in tlie pod and shell out the peas.
Claim. — 1. The combination and arrangement of the longitudinal strips e with the hopper E, substan-
tially in the manner above described and for the pur- poses specified.
•2. The combination of the roller B with the hopper E, when said roller has annular depressions i which coincide with the spaces /, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
77,684.— Henry Vatter, Lawrence, Mass.— Return Flue JStove Pipe. — May 5, 1868. — The pipe has a vertical, central partition, at the lower end of which is a damper. In one position of the latter the caloric current is forced to make the upward anc^ return cir- cuit before reaching the chimney, and in the other position the current has direct course to the chim- ney.
Claim. — 1. A return flue stove pipe, constructed and arranged for operation as and for the pm-pose substantially as described.
2. The damper C, constructed as described, in combination with the partition A and the pipe, for the purpose and substantially as described.
77,685.- W. J. Walker, Brooklyn, N". T.— Acid Powder as a Substitute for Yeast. — May 5, 1868. — Commercial mmiatic acid, 3 lbs., is mixed with water, 3 lbs., and the mixture thoroughly min- gled with dry farinaceous substance and pulverized.
Claim,. — 1. Producing a powder, which is an ad- mirs.bls substitute for yeast, by combining with a dry farinaceous substance a certain quantity of hy- drochloric (commercial muriatic) acid, when the same is prepared substantially as described and for the iiurpose specified.
2. Mixing with a powder, composed of a dry fari- naceous substance and muriatic acid, a certain'quan- tity of argal, cream of tartar, or other like acid pow- der, substantially as is described and for the purpose specified.
3. The mixing the powder with an alkaline car- bonate, in such proportions, -nith flour or meal, as to make a self-raising flour or meal, for the purpose of bread, pastry, (S:c., substantially as described.
7 7, 686.- Bartholomew and Peter Walther, New York, N. Y.— Hitching Post.— May 5, 1868.— The hitching chain is fast to a ball which rises and falls in the hollow iron post. "Water entering at the slot above runs out at an opening below.
Claim. — A hollow hitching post, A, covered by a perforated metallic cap, and provided with inclined water-escape channels at the bottom of its cavity B, substantially as and for the purpose desci'ibed.
77,687.— Walter Ward, Mount Holly, N. J.— Shaft Attachment to Wagons.— M.aj 5, 1868.— The pintle of the thill iron is held in two closed sockets, on sectional interlocking plates which slip up to- gether laterally, and are held by screws or rivets.
Claim. — A carriage shaft, or thill connection or coupling, made of the pieces A, B, C, D, interlocked or breaking joint with each other, and firmly united, so that the shaft or thills cannot become detached, substantially as herein described and represented.
77,688.- ErastusD. Weston, Taunton, Mass. — Cooking Stove. — May 5, 1868. — Passing in beneath the front overhang of the stove top the air courses beneath the top plate, dives behind the oven and passes thereinto. Prom thence it reaches the fire chamber, passes over tlie oven, dives down corner flues, along the sides at the bottom, reverts along the middle of the bottom and ascends the middle flue at the back.
Claim. — 1. The arrangement of the air-heating flue G, the fireplace A, the smoke flue K, the oven E, and the air flue or flues M, provided with one or more openings, I, to lead air into the oven, as set forth.
2. The arrangement of one or more oi)enings, J, with the flue G, the fireplace A, the oven E, one or more openings I, the flue or flues M, and the air flue G.
3. The aiTangement of the air flue G, and its in- duction openings H, so as to extend over and in front of the front plate of the fireplace, as repre- sented.
4. The arrangement of the air flues G M. the oven E, the fireplace A, the smoke flue K, and flues F, underneath and in rear of the oven, the oven being
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proTided with the air induction and eduction open- ings 1 J, as set forth.
77,689.— George H. White, Huntington, X. Y. — Preventing and Curing Crib Biting in Horses. — ;34^T 5, 1SG8. — A prominent part of the manger is so arranged that when the horse bites the same he is struck upon the jaw by a bar connected to levers which ai'C actuated by clepression of the said part of the manger.
Claim. — The device herein shown, attached to the manger or ^.ny place where the horse may be fastened, and to operate by the motion caused by the biting of the horse, substautiaUy as and for the purpose herein shown.
77,690.— Peter White, St. Louis. Mo.— Check Valve.— Maj 5, 136$ ; antedated April 22, 1868.— The poppet valve has a long stem and has two faces so that it may be reversed and either side used. The parts are an-anged to be detached for this purpose and the upper "tube and lower socket form guides for the valve stem.
Claiin — 1. The combination of the shaft K, thumb screw I. shaft X, valve A. valve seat B, socket P, and cvILnder E. substantially as herein set forth.
2. The aiTangement of the valve A and seat B, as herein set forth and described.
77,691.— Willi A5I J?". Whitelet, Springfield, Ohio. — Harvester. — May 5. 1568. — The di-ag bar is secured to the front end' of the frame, passes beneath the latter, divides, bends outward, and reaches the shoe in two places. The coupling arm holds the shoe at the proper lateral distance trbm the machine. The lever is used to elevate the coupling apparatus. The brace is bolted to the coupling arm and passes through the head of the standard oh the shoe. The object is to regulate the height of the shoe from the ground. The'drop latch is pivoted to the shoe and Its duty is to fall behind the heel of the cutter bar and keep it from running out of its seat when the bar is folded up for transportation.
Claim. — 1. The shell main frame A, cast in sin- gle piece, Avith a recess fitted to receive the gearing, ■and another recess, L, to serve as a receptacle for tools, in connection with the cover or platfonn M, likewise cast in a single piece, so as to inclose the gearing and cover the tool box with the same piece, substantially as set forth.
2. The drag bar li, constructed and attached to the frame and shoe in the manner described, in con- nection with the brace Y and the standard Z and coupling arm TJ, as set forth.
3. The lever W, attached and operatinc: as set forth.
4. The drop latch i', constructed and located as described.
77,69-^.- E. Pt. Whtixt, Plattsbnrg, X. Y.— Dumping Sled. — May 5, 1668. — The box is hinged to the rear bolster so a.s to tip and dump the contents when the bed is rmi back. This is done by removing a catch, when the draft of the team on the tongue draws upon a rope and runs the box to th^ rear.
Claim. — 1. The sliding bars B, when used in com- bination with a cord, E, for the purpose of elevating the front pai-t of a body, D, of a sled or wagon, and operated as and for the purpose specified.
2. Operating a dumping body, I), by means of the same team wliich draws the s'ame, without detach- ing and reattaching said team, substantially as and for the pm-pose specified.
3. The airangement of the posts C, pulleys h and j, with the cords E, when operated by means of sliding bars B, as and for the purpose herein set forth.
77,693 — Georce Wiggins, Ortonville, Mich., assignor to himself, Charles Herrixgton*, and Hiram Maxfield, same place. — Sheep Shearing Table.— Max 5. 1S68.— The table top has a double in- cline, and has straps to fasten the sheep ; one around the girth, either one of the three at one end of the table for the head, and the sliding bar, T\-ith trans- verselv sliding blocks, for the hind legs. This bar is drawn taut by the cord and windlass, secured by ratchet and pawl.
Claim. — The sliding bar C. in conjunction with the slots D, grooves E, the sliding fastening blocks G' and G". the strap I, shaft J, crank K, ra'tchet L, and pawl M, when arranged and operating substan- tially as and for the purposes specified.
77,694. — Julius Wilcke, Xewark. X. J. — Pump. — May 5, 1868. — The cylinder of the double acting pump' communicates at its ends with the ends of a "valve cylinder in which is an intermittingly 'moving, tubular valve, reciprocated by the pressure of the fluid in the main cylinder, upon the middle diaphragm of the valve. The latter has on each side of the partition ports, wliich act in conjunction with openings in the side of the chamber in wliich it re- ciprocates, to induct or educt the fluid.
Claim. — 1. The combination with the pump barrel A. having within it a reciprocating piston and valve cylinder or chamber C, connected with the pump barrel by end passages, a a', of a loose or independ- ent valve, E, constructed ■^s'ith an intermediate dia- phragm, e, and separate suction and delivery ports controlling separate suction and delivery p'oits or passages in the valve chamber, as the valve is shot by the pressure of the fluid at the commencement of the retm-n stroke of the piston, substantially as speci- fied.
2. The intermittently reciprocating valve E, with its dividing diaphrag-ni e, and side inlets and outlets, controlling suction and delivery ports in the valve cylinder by the pressure of the fluid in the discharge stroke of the piston, as specified, when said valve is of tubular or cylindiical form, and made with splits or divisions, H, to give to it an elastic character, essentially as shown"and described.
77,695.— Smox Wing, Boston, assignor to him- self and Eli E. Southward, East Boston, Mass.— Hanging Sigjis or Banners. — May 5, 1868. — The wind has passage through the susperided sign, which is therefore less'agitated, rendering its inscriptions more legible and its material more lastinij.
Claim. — Making the ground of signs or banners of an open work or net work of twine, thread, silk, cord, wire, or other material that will allow the free passage of air, substantially in the manner and for the pm-pose set forth.
77,696.— James E.Wixchell, Springfield, Ohio, assignor to himself, L. A. SiMOXS, and G. C. Steele. — Corn Harvester. — May 5, 1868, — The machine cuts one row at a time. Guides direct the stalks to the pair of rotary cutters, one of which is serrated. The stalks are fed and directed by the reel, and their butts are carried towards the rear and received upon the platform, the tops falling against a bar, which is removed by the driver when sufficient has accumu- lated. When released, the swinging aria retreats, its rear end being guided by a slot'in a cam ; and when the load has fallen, the counter-weight comes into pla7 , returning by a peculiar motion which pre- vents interference with the cut stalks. During this return motion the rear of the swinging arm is^gov- erned by another slot in tlie cam, "into which it is guided by a spring.
Claim. — 1. The" swinging lever or rest I, in com- bination with the cam K, or its equivalent, for im- parting to it the movements, substantially as de- scribed.
2. The corrugated roller G, arranged in rear of the cutters, for delivering the stalks to the platform, sub- stantially as set forth.
3. The combination of the roller G and the plat- form H, substantially as set forth.
4. Providing the groove a' in the cam K with the projection e", for holding the lever I in position, until operated by driver, as set forth.
.5. The combination of the lever I, connected by the arm a to rock shaft J, with the weighted arm m, or its equivalent, for automatically returning the lever to its position, substantially as set forth.
77,697.- TORWALD WiXTER, Boston, Mass. — Chair and Lounge. — May 5, 1868. — The end of the lounge is formed by a chair seat, which is capable of revolution on an axis so as to present the back in any required direction.
Claim. — 1. The combination and arrancrement of
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tbe rotary chair seat and back and the lounge frame, substantially as shown and described.
2. Coinbiuing with a rotary chair seat rollers k, supporting the seat upon a bed piece h, and enabling the chair to be rotated upon said bed piece, substan- tially as described.
77,698.— Chpjstian "Wolf, Danville, Til.— Horse Collar.— Maj 5, 18G8.— The sides of the collar are provided with tug hooks and rein rings, and are se- cured by a yoke above and a fastening below. The latter consists of a ratchet and spring pawl.
Claim. — The arrangement of a wooden codar A, having the straps or plates B F and H, rein guide E, and hold back rings secured to it, as described, with the ratchet bar K, guide I, pawl j, and spring h, all the parts being constructed and used as and for the purpose speciiied.
77,699 U. a'. Woodbury. Morrisviile, Tt.—
Vegetable ^Yah^her. — Mayo, 1838. — The rotary dasher revolves in the slotted cage which is slipped into a bucket or tub of water.
Claim. — The combination of the slotted bucket A E with the revolving frame a b b d, as described, which can be used in any water vessel of suitable size, for the x:)urx)oses specified.
77,700 — C. E. Woodruff, ^S^ewbern, Tenn.— Spur Wheel. — May .5, 1868. — The rim is made in two sections perpendicular to the axis ; each section has dovetail notches which correspond in the allied sec- tions, so that the double dovetailed shank of the key will hold the two togetlier. The key shanks also en- gage with the dovetail ends of the spokes. Pins hold the teeth in the wheels.
Claim. — 1. The rim of a spur wheel, as constructed and cast in sectional segments A A', united and bound together by the double dovetail shanks a a of the cogs B B, in the manner herein described.
2. The doable dovetail shanks a a of the cogs B B, in combination with the sectional segments A A', constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
3. The combination of the arms C C. the shanks a a, the pins b b, and the sectional segment rim, con- structed, arranged, and operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
77,701.— William Toungblood, ISTew York, ]Sr. Y. — Horse Collar. — May 5, 1868. — The collar has two tubular portions divided by a partition which is immediately beneath the hames and preserves the filling from being destroyed.
Claim. — As a new article of manufacture, an India- rubber horse collar of tubular form, when said collar is divided longitudinally by the thick India-rubber partition a, forming an increased bearing surface for the hames, as herein shown and described.
77,702.— Heixrich A. Zopff, Milwaukee, Wis. — Caliiiari/ Apparatus. — May 5, I1068. — The steamer has a depression in the floor to catch and retain con- densed steam and preserve the water below from contamination.
Claim. — The tight bottom on shell D, containing a recess E to catch the condensed steam and the raw, ill-tasting vegetable water, and in-event this liquid from falling into the water below, with cover G and strainer H, substantiaUy as and for the purpose de- scribed. ^
77,703.— AurxUSTUS B. Eelgemaker and Silas L. Deukick, Buffalo, N. Y.— Portable Pipe Organ.— May 5, 1868. — The front row of vertical pipes con- nect witli the upper section of tlie wiud ciiest, and the rear row of vertical pipes with the lower section. The valve opeuings for the bass notes connect with openings at one end of the valve chest by passages to the divisions alternately.
Claim. — A compound wind chest D, having two or more divisions e' e'^, each division liaving distinct air ])assages to sui)ply a distinct set, row, or rows of pipes, for the purpose and substantially as described.
77,704.— Herman Mengel, Philadelphia, Pa.— Instrument for Measuring and Laying out Gar- ments.— May 5, 1868. — The vertical and lateral scales
are graduated for obtaining the sizes and proportions of the figure, being adjusted to agree with the meas- ures as taken in the usual manner. At the upper end are scales adapted to the width of the back and the height of the shouhkr.
Claim. — In combination with an instrument hav- ing laterally and vertically adjustable scales B B' C D E the scales n, vertically adjustable in the instru- ment, for laying out, on clotli or other fabric, meas- ures for upper garments, operating substantially as described.
77,705.— Antonio Pelletier, Washington, D. C— Cement for Hoofing, Artificial Stone, Coating Iron, Wood, <£c.— May 5, 1868.— The oxide of cal- cium, magnesium, or aluminium is mixed with the chloride of the same; or the oxichloridc of zinc or other metals may be used. The cement is composed of moist woody fiber or hair, 8 ; sand, asbestos, or mica, 4 ; and oxide of zinc, 4 parts ; these are pow- dered and mixed with chloride of zinc in solution, 30° to 3.32 Baume, to render it plastic. Other pro- portions and equivalents may be used.
Claim.— 1. Tlie chlorides of the alkaline earths, true earths, and heavy metals, in combination with the corresponding oxides of these, for the purpose of prodaciug insoluble oxichloridc compounds, substan- tially as described and set forth.
2. In combination with the oxides and chlorides, organic substances, such as vegetable and animal fiber, glue, hair, shoddy, substantially as described and set forth.
3. In combination with oxichlorides and organic sribstances, finely divided granulated fibrous or pul- verized mineral ingredients of any kind, substan- tially as set forth,
4. The above-mentioned composition, with or with- out the incorporation or external coating with sili- cate of soda, either by itself or ground together with mineral colors, substantially as described and set forth.
5. In combination with the cement composition, for preventing its too rapid solidification, solutions of stai'ch, gum, dextrine, sugar, gelatine, borax, or sulphate of ammonia, substantially as described and set forth
77,706. — Henry Arden, Cincinnati, Ohio.— Car Elevator. — May 5, 1868. — The car is passed be- neath the frame and the hooks of the vertically moving frames engaged beneath the sill. The chains attached to the frames arc then drawn up by turning their pulley shafts by means of the arms upon them which are linked to a vertically raising bar. The latter may be actuated by a screw or other means.
Claim.— 1. The combination of the frame A, shafts C, and arms G with the links e and rod /, substan- tially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. 'The shafts C and pulleys D, in combination with the ropes or chains E and beams E, or their equiva- lents, all as shown and described.
3. The