No. 40,340.-ANDREW HUNTER, of Solano county, Cal.-Improvement in Grain Separators.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The grain is fed from a hopper to the upper end of a shoe, or parallel shoes, which have a series of perforated riddles adapted to retain larger grain than the kind under treatment; these pass off at the end of the last riddle in this shoe, while the smaller fall through on to a riddle whose meshes are of such a size as to clean out the smaller offal which fall on to the bottom board; the grain on the riddle and that on the board are respectively diverted to the right and to the left to two receptacles; the shoes have a longitudinal reciprocating motion derived from a double crank shaft.

Claim.-The arrangement of the screens E F G H I K, with the plate P, for the purpose of more thoroughly separating the grain to be cleaned from grain of larger size, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.

Also, affixing to the lower shoes the strips R and similar strips T in a reversed position on the bottom of the shoe under the screen M, for the purpose of guiding the grain into the hopper U, and chaff or small seed into the hopper V.

Also, the arrangements in grain-cleaning machines of trays or shoes in two or more sets in combination with the reversed cranks and connecting rods, in the manner and for the purposes set forth.

No. 40,341.-SAMUEL J. KELLY, of Pemberton, Burlington county, N. J.-Improvement in Grates.--Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The movable central section of the grate is supported by a flange at the front top bar, and at the back by a bevelled bar resting in a

recess.

Claim. In combination with the plates A A a a, grate bars B, and bar C, the movable section A' B, supported at front by means of the flange a', and at back by the bevelled bar D, resting in a corresponding recess E E in the bar C, when the said movable section extends completely around from the front and top to the lower and rear part of the grate, and all the parts are constructed and arranged in the manner and for the purposes specified.

No. 40,342.-JACOB KILLIAN, of Marshall, Marshall county, Iowa.-Improvement in Portable Fences.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The panels are made of three rails, and the pickets are sprung against alternate sides of the central rail and the outer rails and nailed in position. The rails are secured to the posts, to which are attached base boards to lie on the surface of the earth and steady the fence.

Claim. The pickets D attached to the rails A A' A", by bending the same alternately in reverse directions around the central rail A", and securing the same alternately to opposite sides of the top and bottom rails A A' in connexion with the posts B, attached to one or more of the rails and provided with horizontal bars C or rods E, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.

No. 40,343.-WILLIAM KITSON, of Lowell, Mass.-Improvement in Fire Extinguishers.— Patent dated October 20, 1863.-Fire among the cotton reaches the train, and, exploding the charge, drives the weight from the shelf, which draws down one end of the lever, and elevating the other, removes the plug and lets on the water.

Claim. The employment for admitting water to a cotton or other bin, to extinguish fire therein, of a valve or cock, which is opened by means of a weight which is set free for the purpose by the ignition of gunpowder or other explosive material, operating substantially as herein described.

No. 40,344.-JOHN L. KNOWLTON, of Bordentown, Burlington county, N. J.-Improved Sawing Machine.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This is intended for sawing timber in curved or bevelled form, such as ship timber. The gate or sash is placed between guides attached to a graduated ring fitted between friction rollers, and with a concentric sector rack and a pinion, so that the saw while in operation may be adjusted from an inclined to a vertical position, or vice versa, to suit the kerf required. The saw is driven by a crank pulley and pitman, and a slide which is attached to the gate.

Claim.-First, the attaching of the saw-frame or sash H to a ring C, fitted with friction rollers D and turned or adjusted by means of the sector rack E and pinions F, or their equivalents, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

Second, operating the saw-frame or sash H through the medium of the slide i, pitman J, and crank pulley K, all arranged substantially as described.

No. 40,345.-THOMAS S. LAMBERT, of Peekskill, Westchester county, N. Y.-Improvement in Thill Couplings for Carriages.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The improvement consists in the method of fastening in the bolt that passes through the eyes of the juck and gooseneck, which is by means of pivoted caps attached to the sides of the jack falling over and engaging in grooves in the bolt, or lying fair against its end to prevent its accidental displacement.

Claim. The combination of the caps D' D, either or both, in combination with the bolt F, in the manner and for the purposes substantially as set forth.

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No. 40,346.-JAMES LEWIS, of German Flats, Herkimer county, N. Y.-Improvement in Switches for Telegraphs.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This invention does not admit of a brief description. The springs, as arranged in the apparatus, are practically so many terminations of electrical conductors, and the bars serve to form connexions between said springs; the latter having been suitably and variously arranged on the surface of a cylinder, may be made to form any desired connexions between such two or more of said springs as may have been previously provided for.

Claim.-First, the barrel or cylinder 5, Figures 1, 4, and 8, and its connecting bars I to XVIII, (as many as may be necessary,) or their combined equivalent, when arranged to operate against springs a, r, n, and c, or their equivalents, in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth.

Second, the springs a, r, n, &c., Figures 1, 2, 3, and 10, or their equivalents, (as many as may be necessary,) when arranged to act against a barrel 5 and its connecting bars I to XVIII, or their combined equivalent, substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth.

Third, the alternate arrangement of the springs a, h, r, g, n, h', b, as shown in Figure 2, when used for the purpose substantially as set forth.

Fourth, the notches 13, with the inclined surfaces each side thereof on the springs a, r, n, &c., Figures 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10, when arranged and used substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.

Fifth, the mode described of limiting the upward movement and of preventing the lateral movement of the springs a. r, n, &c., by means of the slot 11 in the end of each spring, and the hook-headed nail 10, in connexion therewith, or their equivalent, when used substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.

Sixth, the combination and use of (first) the barrel 5 and its connecting bars I to XVIII, or their combined equivalent, with (second) the springs a, r, n, &c., or their equivalents, for the purpose substantially as set forth; together with (third) a suitable dial and index for making said barrel, connecting bars and springs, or their combined equivalent, practically available for the purpose set forth.

No. 40,347.-JOHN D. LYNDE, of Philadelphia, Pa.-Improved Soda Water Apparatus.— Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The ærated water and the gas in the larger fountain are admitted by distinct pipes into the measuring chamber, from which they are conducted by a pipe and a cock to charge the smaller fountain; the requisite proportion of gas in the latter is adjusted by the valve-stopper with its water and gas connecting passages.

Claim.-The measuring chamber B, the fountain D, and the improved valve f, all constructed and operated substantially as described; also the construction and arrangement of the cock C, as described, by means of which I am enabled to introduce through hole h, water or gas at a given pressure at will.

Also, the combination of the fountain D with the valve-stopper, and its use in connexion with the apparatus, constructed substantially as described, for the purpose of being filled and charged with aerated water or any liquid to be held and discharged under pressure.

No. 40,348.-CHARLES MAYER, of New York, N. Y.-Improvement in Trunks.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This trunk has triple sides and a double bottom, the sides being connected by slotted screw clamps, so that the middle part of each side slides between the inner and outer parts, and the trunk can be enlarged in height, a separate receptacle being formed between the two bottoms.

Claim. A trunk A having triple sides a, b, c, and two bottoms d d', said sides being connected by slotted screw clamps C, substantially as and for the purposes herein shown and described.

Also, the cavities h in the brackets of the clamps C, as described, to prevent the screws from slipping when the trunk is set.

No. 40,349.-CHARLES MCBURNEY, of Roxbury, Norfolk county, Mass.-Improved Strap for Drop Presses.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-Explained by the claim. Claim. The improved strap or belt for drop presses composed of several plies of canvas cut diagonally and cemented together with vulcanized India-rubber, as set forth.

No. 40,350.-JAMES MCINTYRE, of New York, N. Y.-Improvement in Fuze for Explosive Shells.-Patent issued October 20, 1863; antedated October 14, 1863.-The fuze powder is divided from the charge by a ball-valve, which blocks the mouth of the connecting passage, and is shaken from its seat by the concussion of the projectile in the act of striking.

Claim. A ball or block cemented upon a tube or opening communicating with the interior of the projectile, and surrounded with fuze powder, as set forth, so that the explosion of the projectile will take place when the said ball or block is shaken off its seat by the projectile striking any object, as specified.

No. 40,351.-WILLIAM MILLER, of Boston, Mass.-Machine for Pegging Boots and Shoes.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The machine is held with the lip of the tube

against the sole of the boot; the upper end of the spindle is struck, forcing down the awl, and driving a peg made into the sole by the previous operation, while the cutter cuts off a peg from the peg wood. The spring elevates the spindle, and by a connexion the pawl is made to turn the ratchet wheel and feed the machine along the requisite distance. The elastic cord presses the follower so as to force the peg just cut against the stop, ready for the next downward stroke.

Claim. The arrangement of the elastic cord N, and pulley O, with the tube K, and follower M, in the manner herein shown and described.

Also, the combination of the adjustable box D, and collar C, with the tube A, spindle B, and spring E, in the manner herein shown and described.

Also, the arrangement of the feed wheel J, with the tube A, and the awl, peg-driver and cutter, in the manner herein shown and described, so that said feed wheel will revolve on a plane vertical with said parts, all as set forth.

No. 40,352.-ISAAC G. MORGAN, of Ithaca, N. Y.-Improved Capstan or Windlass.Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The capstan is rotated by the engagement of its toothed perimeter with a worm screw which is rotated by one or the other of the bevel wheels on the respective ends of its shaft; these wheels are engaged by a larger and a smaller wheel respectively, and the shaft of the hand-wheel is inserted in either according to the required power or speed.

Claim. The application of the screw and endless nut, in connexion with the bevel wheels, socket-bar and hand-wheel, to a ship's capstan, boat, windlass, or rudder, or to any machine where great power is required, substantially as set forth and described; procuring power on the one hand, and velocity on the other.

No. 40,353.-OSCAR F. MORRILL, of Chelsea, Suffolk county, Mass.-Improvement in Aero-Vapor Burner.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The method of conducting the induction or supply tube over the foraminous plate by an arch, by which it is heated, and then downwardly and up into a mixing chamber, is described in the claim and represented; the heat conductor is for the purpose of keeping up the vaporizing temperature.

Claim. The improved aero-vapor burner, as not only constructed with the fluid vaporizing conduit D, arranged so as to extend across or over the foraminous cap A, and into the chimney C, and from thence to pass downward and afterward into the air and vapor mixing chamber B, but as having that portion of the conduit which is situated immediately over the said cap provided with the tubular arch D' (or its equivalent) to project upward within the chimney, the same being for the purpose or purposes as hereinbefore specified.

Also, the improvement of the extension of the conduit D downward through the caps A, and within the air and vapor mixing chamber, in manner substantially as specified. Also, the combination of the heater or heat conductor F with the aero-vapor burner, and the conduit D, applied thereto, substantially as described.

No. 40,354.-JOSEPH NASON, of New York, N. Y.-Improved Steam Pressure Regulator.— Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This device, to be influenced by the pressure of steam, is intended to actuate a damper in a flue or a valve in a steam passage so as to regulate the action of the engine. It consists of a coil of pipe, open at one end and closed at the other, and partially filled with mercury, and is connected by arms to a hub which runs freely on a shaft; a steam pipe from the boiler enters the closed end of the coil above the mercury, and its displacing pressure on the latter causes the coil to revolve and wind the strap on the volute, which motion is communicated by any mechanical device to a damper or valve.

Claim. First, the employment of the rotating coil E, dense fluid F, connexion 1, leading from the vessel in which the pressure is to be regulated, and connexion K, leading to a damper or valve adapted to control such pressure, the several parts being arranged substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.

Second, in connexion with the above described rotating coil, the employment of the volute J, or equivalent means of inducing a self-adjusting variable force opposing the pressure of the steam, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.

No. 40,355.-CESAR NEUMANN, of New York, N. Y.-Improvement in Hoop Skirts.Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The waistband is rendered elastic by the interposition of portions of elastic material; a number of the upper courses have an expanding arrangement of sliding clasps at points corresponding to the elastic portions of the waistband.

Claim.-The employment of the self-adjusting waistband A, with elastic straps a a', in combination with bustle rings B B', provided with sliding clasps bb', arranged in relation to the strips a a', and tapes D, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and described.

No. 40,356.-SANDFORD W. NORTHROP, of Albany, N. Y.-Improvement in Sawing Machines.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This is intended for slitting tumbers into two equal parts, the feed rollers adjusting themselves on each side at equal distances from the central

line in the direction of the saw, or at a proportionate relative distance as may be required. The feed rollers are carried by the reciprocating slides which are actuated by the crank shafts, the latter being connected by a rod by which the movements of the two sets of devices are made simultaneous and uniform.

Claim. The arrangement of the reciprocating slides B B', carrying the feed rollers C, in combination with the rock shafts D D', arms bb', and set screws c c', and with the rod E, connecting the cranks d d', the whole constructed and operating in the manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and described.

Also, making the rod E, adjustable toward and from the centre of the rock shaft D, as described, so that the motion of the slides B B' can be brought in any desired relation toward each other, and the timber cut in two or more parts as specified.

Also, the hand screw F, in combination with the slides B B', and rock shaft D, constructed and operating as and for the purpose set forth.

No. 40,357.-JAMES A. PELTON, of Middletown, Middlesex county, Conn.-Improvement in Moulding Artificial Teeth.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The upper part of the mould is made in two separate divisions, so as to enable the teeth to be removed from the lower part of the mould, which forms the concave side of the block and is formed in one piece. The teeth are cast six on a block representing the front set.

Claim.-First, the application of a mould, substantially as above described, to the formation of a set of six front teeth, in one continuous, curvilinear block.

Second, as an article of manufacture, the production of six artificial teeth, corresponding to the six front teeth of the human jaw, with the gum attached, in one continuous, solid, curvilinear block, by means of a mould, substantially as above described.

No. 40,358.-EDWARD FAVRE PERRET, of Locle, Switzerland.-Improvement in Watches.Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This is peculiarly applicable to the central or independent seconds-hand watch and consists in so connecting the seconds hand to the train that the former may be stopped without affecting the latter. The seconds wheel of the train is free to revolve around the staff on which the hand is placed excepting when a collet or clutch sliding on the staff connects the train with the latter. To stop the motion of the hand the pres sure on the clutch is withdrawn by the manipulation of a forked lever.

Claim. So combining the seconds hand with the fourth or seconds wheel that the seconds hand can be stopped and permanently held or started at pleasure, without affecting the movements of the seconds wheel, substantially as set forth.

No. 40,359.-O. M. POND, of Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa.-Improvement in Grain Drills.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The improvement consists of a stationary and a hinged lip which form the bottom of the seed box; the latter is moved by a lever which opens it to an extent graduated by a nut on the bolt. A bar with stirrers keeps the grain from clogging and is moved by the engagement of a pin on its end, with a cam groove on the hub of the wheel.

Claim.-First, the stationary lip D', and hinged lip D, in combination with the vibrating rake I, arranged and operating as and for the purpose specified.

Second, the adjusting nut C', bolt B, spring E, and nut F, in combination with the lever G, arranged as and for the purpose described.

No. 40,360.-HASKELL PREBLE, of Machias, Washington county, Me.-Improved Washing Machine.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This consists of a rotating cylinder with a corrugated periphery, and a reciprocating pressure board which is moved towards the said cylinder by means of a weighted L-shaped lever and a connecting rod.

Claim. The arrangement of the sliding carriage D, rod E, levers F G, and weight H, with the pressure board C, and cylinder B, in the manner herein shown and described.

No. 40,361.-CHRISTIAN REICHMANN, of Philadelphia, Pa.—Improvement in Lamp Shade Supporter.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-Explained by the claim.

Claim.-As an improved article of manufacture, a lamp shade supporter with springs a' b', and projections c, cut at one operation in a single piece out of sheet metal and then bent in annular form with its ends secured by the piece f, and slots e e, or other fastening which will admit of the expansion and contraction of the supporter, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.

No. 40,362.-SWEN ESKILL SANBORN, of Philadelphia, Pa.-Exploding Torpedoes, Mines, &c.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The hammer which strikes the percussion cap is placed in connexion with clock machinery so that the trigger is released after an interval of such duration as may be predetermined upon. The devices are to be found in the claim.

Claim.-First, the employment or use for the purpose of exploding torpedoes, &c., of an apparatus, substantially such as herein described, whereby the time when the explosion will take place can be determined and adjusted beforehand with perfect accuracy.

Second, the notched disk V, lever W, arm v, stop u, cam Y, trigger K, and hammer I, in combination with a clock movement, constructed and operating in the manner and for the purpose substantially as set forth.

Third, the application of the notched disk V to the index hand U, moving on the dialplate C, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

No. 40,363.-LEOPOLD SANDERS, of New York, N. Y.-Improvement in Hoop Skirts.Patent dated October 20, 1863.-This is a method of attaching the hoops to the tapes to prevent them from moving out of their relative position. Metallic clasps encircle the hoop and their points are thrust through the tape and clinched; the cord is passed through a hole in the clasp around the hoop and back through the hole.

Claim. The braids or cords c in combination with the clasps D, the above parts being applied to the tapes B, and all arranged as and for the purpose herein set forth.

No. 40,364.-MILO SAWYER, of Cincinnati, Ohio.-Improved Machine for Coating OilCloth.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-The cloth passes from the roller on which it is wound over a cylinder which forms the bottom of the paint box, thence past two lateral spreading beams and a scraper which smooths the painted surface; it then passes over a cylinder with an elastic cushioned surface acting as a tractive force to draw the cloth past the series of operating surfaces just described.

Claim. The application of an adhesive, elastic or tractive cylinder, which draws the cloth through the machine or under a scraper, for the purpose of coating cloth in long pieces, as herein above described, thus obviating the necessity of stretching it in frames, or cutting it in short pieces.

No. 40,365.-S. C. SCHOFIELD, of Freeport, Stephenson county, Ill.-Improvement in Grain Drills.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-A pivoted frame which has an intermittent vertical motion derived from pins on the driving which comes in contact with a rear extension bar of the frame, has upward projecting pins which are armed with leather disks, and pass through the holes in the bottom of the seed box to prevent clogging; by means of a cord the driver elevates the disks against the holes and stops the feed. The ploughs are lifted from the ground by a lever which depresses the front end of the pivoted plough beams.

Claim.-First, the employment or use of the rods h attached to the vibrating frame E, and passing through the perforated plate d, and bottom of the seed box D, the rods h being provided with leathers j, and all arranged to operate as and for the purpose set forth.

Second, the arrangement and combination of the bar G with the bars n p attached to it, standards g, teeth or ploughs H', lever I, and bar s, all arranged as shown, to admit of the adjustment of the teeth or ploughs, as set forth.

No. 40 366.-EDWIN SPRAGUE, of Alleghany City, Pa.-Improvement in Heaters.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-A central pipe rises through the furnace and a heating chamber around the furnace discharges into the pipe before it reaches the receiving chamber; a branch pipe from the latter to the chimney diverts the heated air from its passage upwards into the

room.

Claim.-The arrangement of the pipe e, register o, chamber x, pipe y, receiving chamber h, branch j, damper r, and vessel t, the whole being constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as herein described and for the purpose set forth.

No. 40,367.-RICHARD H. SPRINGSTEAD, of Constantine, St. Joseph county, Mich.Improvement in Cultivators.-Patent dated October 20, 163.-This machine is mounted on wheels, and the two ranks of teeth are attached to standards depending from pivoted frames, which are elevated out of the working depth by means of an L-shaped lever, pivoted at its angle to a standard on the frame. The rear ploughs, or those next to the corn row, are capable of lateral motion by the longitudinal motion of their bar frame, under the impulse of a lever.

Claim. The arrangement of the lever C, sliding bar F, its attached teeth H, and their hinged bar E, with the hinged bar I, its attached teeth, lever h i, and standard J, all in the manner herein shown and described.

Also, the arrangement with the hinged bars E I, axle C, and wheels B, of the guards bc, all operating together in the manner herein shown and described.

No. 40,368.-W. G. STERLING, of Bridgeport, Fairfield county, Conn.-Improvement in Lamps.-Patent dated October 20, 1863.-Surrounding the wick tube is a perforated plate under the burner; above the plate is a cap, on which is a skeleton bridge or flame spreader, the ends of which are attached to the cap, it being divided above so as to leave a narrow space in the centre for the flame to pass through; the wick tube is surrounded by a perforated tube, leaving an intervening space.

Claim.-The combination of the skeleton bridge H with the tube G, and also in combination with the disk L, to operate substantially as described.

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