American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-29

on the beyelled or curved edges of the wedge.
formed shank, in combination with the method
of holding down the end Of the shank, by means
Of the till thereon which works on to the toothed
plate of the recess, as described, whereby the
scythe is held more firmly to the snath, to resist
oil strain, than by any other method heretofore
practised.
And ! also claim the method substantially
as described, of spotting the scythe, that is
regulating the line that it shall have relatively
to the curves of the snath, by means of the
movable or adjusting plate, the edge of which
forms the bed for the shank of the scythe,
when drawn down to the clamps, as described
To John Scott & John Tannahill, of Philadel-
phia Pa, for improvements in jacquard ma
chimes 4@r 4t
We claim, first, the manner of operating the
cylinder by means of the double lockers, in
combination with the springs, whereby its
complete operation is effected by the upward
motion of the trap-board, substantially as aud
for the purpose described.
Second the application Of weights to the tail
cords above the harness, for the purpose Of
more effectually keeping them tight or straight,
and thereby ensuring the more correct opera
ton of the trap-boards and needles upon them,
substantially in the manner herein set forth.
To A. J. Surles, of Florence Ca, for i'm
provement in the construction of Bee-hives.
] claim having the comb placed within the
trap, fortified or protected from the moth, or
other insects by the diaphragm, substantially
in the manner herein fully explained.
To 7. r. Timby, of Meridian, N. Y, for re-
movable handles to sad irons.
/ claim the method herein described of con-
structing sad tailors', and other hand-smooth-
ing irons, with handles which can be readily
and securely attached to the iron, and easily
detached therefrom, substantially as herein
specified.
To Simon Willard of Cincinnati, o., for i'm
provement in the construction Of metallic build
ings.
] claim carrying up the vertical U-shaped
fange binders between the fanges of the roof
plates to which they are attached, thus sup
porting the roof and binding it firmly to the
building.
/ also claim such binders attached in such
manner, in connexion with the plates or rods,
attached at the same spot between the tanges,
and by the same spot between the fanges, and
by the same bolts and this / claim, whether
the suspension bars be employed or not.
LIST OF PATENTS ISSUED
For tie meck ending March 25, 1851, and bearing
date March %, 1851.
George Heffiey, Samuel Conrad, and James
Wigle, of Berlin, Pa.--For improvement in ad-
Unstable land sides of Ploughs.
Charles w. Krebs, of Baltimore Md.-For
apparatus for securing shutters in any required
position.
Michael Norton, of Cambridge, Mass.-For
improved Sash-lock.
Lewis Thorn of Philadelphia, Pa.-For I'M
provement in Extension Tables.
N. w. Speers, Of Cincinnati, O.-For appara-
tus for moving and securing Shutters, &c.
Richard +. Stevens, of Syracuse, N. Y.-For
improved apparatus for Drawing and Measuring
liquids.
Nathaniel Lamson, of Shelburne Falls, Mass.
For improvement in Scythe-fastenings
Heman Whipple, of Port Richmond, \. y
For improvement in machines for preparing
clay for making Brick.
Henry Klepfer, of Cincinnati, O.-For i'm
provcment in upright Piano Fortes.
Nathaniel Lamson, of Shelburne Falls, Mass
For Improvement in Scythe-fastenings
Francis B. Stevens, of New York, n. Y.-For
improvement in Balanced Valves.
REISSUES.
Horace Billings, of Bcardstown, nl.-For
composition for covering Hams. Patented April
8, 1850; re-issued March %, 1851.
James Phelps of West Sutton, Mass-For
improvement in washing machines for cleaning
rags. Patented November "A, 1S43 re-issued
March %, 1851.
DESIGNS.
VIM. and VIM. ii. Lewis Of New York, y. Y.
For designs for Pedestals and Columns.
Joseph Pratt, of Boston, Mass.-For design
for Parlor Crates.