The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-15
ordnance and other Arearms This invention cons'sa ~

! charging
VIM. II. Elliot, OF Plattsburg, N. Y.-lmprovemcnt in
rincd firearms; novel method Of employing combining
and arranging certain devices by which u compact and
convenient pocket pistol is obtained.
X. 7. Parrot, OF Cold Spring, N Y-ymprovemcnt in
ordnance by the application Of wrought iron band to
| obtain strength
A!ien.-tmproved ri1ed ordnance, relative to the
"stop cockt and trigger.
Edgar d. seely, OF Brooklyn, N. Y.-Improvcment in
gun clppcrs, AN instrument intended to facilitate the
Gaping Of guns and intended to avoid tho loss Of time
caused by sending for and handling each cap Separately
joel W. Andrews, Of Norristown, ra-New flying gun
and bayonet battery This is great novelty aud said NJ
| the Patent 0alce TO DO worthy Of attentonl
| G II. Improvement in rinne lir, arms.
Henry Gross--improv ement in rifle Hrearms
Joseph Stewart Of San Francisco, Ca!.-Inproye
in the manGivriug Of heavy guns
VIM. Page, Of New York cty.-An Improvement tho
object OF which is to obtain in gun Of smooth bore the
| advantages derived from rited boro.
PRoJECTlLxs.
Richard Cornell, OF Baltimore, Md.--Imrroved machine
for manufacturing bullets The object OF This invention
consists First in Cyndrical undivided matrx adapted
to compress the bullet approximately in the form,
and then hold 1t to he turned Second in device
parting intermittent longitudinal and rotary melton to
the said natx to accomplish the objects above stated
d. Il. Ilochkss, OF sharon, Conn.-lnroved proectlc
for rcd ordnance This invention is intended 10 insure
the proper fabrication OF the gum and tho tendency to
cad the groves heretofore experienced TO greater
less extent in lead other soft metal heed expanding
| proecties.
X. Brhiow. improved waterproof cartridge.
! John Gauit, of Boston, Improvement IN ord
nance projocties intended to make tho proiecio more
destructive than ordinarily, and give il wider sweep
| james Mcintyre, Of Now York city-fombshcn, This
invention consists in forming tho shell OF two or more
castings, shells kept apart by projections, with sepa
rate compartments to contain al explosive, indamabie
| material.
Isaac Gooaseeea Co, of Norwich Conn Guido for
gliding bombs any other longitudinal projectiios, in
Their through the afr or water when thrown from
! gun.
Reuben Sha,er, OF Madison, Conr-Projecie for FIRE
atas. The object Is 70 produce ballet which shai
perfectly At The sides Of tho barre aud prevent the
ecaae of gas dafilg rs discharge theretfoia
I'd Iindner, q New ioik city.-lmpfoved method for
preparing e'e.ee'tcs for ordnance, ;,
! Vim. =, l.. chm, q Buffalo, N y.--Eand grenade,
Cast hoot', is. she'll ha, tho explosion VIII cause
IT 10 o]k .po greater number Of pieces shan Other
L. H. Pa:,o-rwo mpfoveras mis- in pfoeoies Tor rlcd
or1nco; NrSt, mode q fitting the rear portion Of Tie
e.sed pletce with ring Of b ass; second, relative
Ch.r.es r. Brown, Of Warren y. 10 .dnaace proec-
tics Tho principal object Of this Invention Is TO prevent
the elongated proiectilc from remaining paal
lei with the axis cf the bpe oil tic sla from which IL -
discharged and compel II during ~ hight to coinciioana
| lie tangonal to tho trajectory line
A. X Johnson, Of Middctown Conan envelope for
cartridges, impcryious to daynpnesr.
\. - Engsh q Hartford Conn. Improvement pp3a
smiths cartridge cases provides tho with metallic
''bushGg"
J. I. Gillespie, of New Albany, Ind-lmprovod metallic
cnstrlges lh object Is to pre- the cartridges
long per cd Of time.
nihony Plum, 4 New York city Improved shell for
r. +. Parrot--improvement in tho mode Of applying
fuses 10 an explosive shell.
John Gault,o Bosten, Mass New procctiio for ord
nance. Object, increased dAstruG.iyeness
4. ~ Sawyer, Of fitchburg, hlass.--'mproyement IN
clnister shot for ordnance. Caia be fred from
riHei cannon without u hry TO tn, grooves.
j. r. Tico Kew York oily.-rroiecliIe riaed ord
Improvement III the casting.
Ja'ncs A. Woudbdry.-improveEent in projectnes for
smooth bore ordnance.
c. ". Gafdacr, Of Troy, N Y.--Inprovemont in por-
cussun shells,
H. White OF Davenport r. Improved cartridge.
BALLOONS.
Mortimer Nelson, OF New York cy.--Pa1on. The
nature of this Invention consists in TIE revolving fls
applied to balloon, and arranged in sach manner tnaJ
they can DO used fog communicating vertical ascending
movement or u forward propulsion,
Josiah ). Shernan, OF Albany, \. y,-ilalloon The
obcc. is to give tho aeroaaut IN tho n control
tho voium" of the gas contained in tho balloon
Whereby he increase or diminish its density, TO
thas enable hin TO ascend or descend IN the ar, With
ii expenditure IN the way OF ballast.
John H. Llndoll, of Newark, n 1.-The nature OF this
Invention, Improvement, consists IN nodo for at
tachng legs TO the tripod Of The tent bottom which pro
vdcs for easy repairing in case OF accident In the
eld AID the better securing of The tent to the top Of sae
pole.
T. c. Wallace of Jersey City, n. IA that can be
carried on ;he NnapsacS Of soldier.
Andrew uerom, Of Paterson, n. J.--rarloboe hat.
= ". Davis, Of Lawrence, Mlss--rent. Tho object
being to provide facility for erection means to raise OF
bower it tho pole 10 form less open
closed tent and ouc made 10 rotate on the pole.
Thomas foyd of Boston, Msss.--A tent lat can be
arged or reduced in azo and suited to the ordinary ext
eeDcies Of occasions.
A. l.. Haskell OF Boston, Mass-lsnwovcnen. in cir
cuar teats Object, space, gooi shelter and ventilation.
II. K. Iawley & Co, of Baltimore, Md-portable wood
$. NJ PAWS Slight improvement, in tents
II. j. Phillips OF New York city-combinaton Of coat
On tent.
D. n Killnger, OF Boston. Mass.--Porable house
CAETEESs.
c. Barjholonae, Of New York city.-Cantcen Cams,
be readily hed, more convenient to drnt from aud
supplied with good altering device
John Case, of Philadelphia, Pa.-Same Claims, the
providing of the eanteen with q tube and stopper,
whereby tie drunk with greater facility thaa
herpt u
vded with means for readily drinking from brooks and
springs on the Inc OF march.
Stephen H. Russell. OF Boston, Mass--Soldiers
tocn, With drinking tube combined.
pennis Jennings, OF Brooklyn, n. Y.-combinaton o.
j. A. Montgomery. of whiiamspor., Pa.--objcct
cantcen, with cups the same, being reversed forms
s. Herbert OF New York city-Cantccn. Can be used
for boiling; has legs, which fold up.
CANT FURNITURE
U.Yrv w Eastman OF Baltimore, INSTRUMENTATION OF
ports ,la bed and bedstead OBJECT economy Of space
Can be adjusted in two miu ties.
David Stewart, Of Annapolis, Md.--An arrangement
whereby the soldier have It's coffee clear when eggs
and heuroos,s are 'snot como ~ .t-!ics'
w NJ. vpu va toner, of Newark n J.---Bost detachng
apparatus having ring at tie bow Of the boat,
leaving end perfectly free in any direction
Claims can be used on the roughoss sea aud will
H. w. Noshcr, Of Warren, Ill-Invention for securing
the fuel around coffee, when boiling.
J. Stevens, Of lowell, Mass.--Sprmg bed bottom.
Portable Can be packed in a small compass.
henry A. Hill, Of Boston, siass.Portable hltcr for sol
| dcrs
W Il. strong, Of New York city Combination Of army
| trunk aud bedstcad OF couch.
G. Meyer of Now Brunswick. n Improved shoes
| intended to prevent discomfort on long marches.
Geo Parf, Of Biiao, n Y.Camp chest that can be
| verod INTO q table.
| n. Johnson II New York ity.--camp stool.
Leon .rlJ. Johnson of Philadelphia PaSoidicrs pook
| ct sa.ety matclthador.
Daniel G. Gram, Of Rochester, N. YCombiuation of
| hospital or camp bed aud chair
j. ". Wh.pnle, Of New York cfty--Mitary cap Pe.
! culiariy--alwayE KEEP, IN proper shape
! g. Mcliam.--PoTtablc camp cot.
Win. II. Richards, OF Newton, INSTRUMENTATION Of
! knife, fork and spoon.
y. J. hardy, Of New York city-Foaing camp chair
WIN. A. Maaran, OF Boston, Msas.Por,able camp bed
stead.
Gurey & Brady, of New York Combination of
cot, lounge and chair.
Nathaniel Ames, OF Saugus Centre, Mass-Combinatlo ION
Of knife, fork and spoon.
Abel Ashali, of tiarretve, Oho.--Camp stool Can DO
Used for pillow
O. r Poll Of Flushing, N. Y.-Combina,ion of lounge
and camp stool.
So,h i. Woodbury., Of Lynn, Mass.--sInall portable
camp stoves Can be taken apart and carried the
kpspsack.
DIV Kensey camp cooking apparatus.
L. II. Miller, Of Baltimore, Md.-Bed and trunk
bmed.
Chauncy Bush, New York ty.--Camp pan and baker
Quite small YET is claimed the cooking whole mess
can be done on ii with ease.