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INDEX OF INVENTIONS
For which Letters Patent of the United States were Granted
February 8, 1887,
AND EACH BEARING THAT DATE.
[See note at end of list about copies of these patents.]
| Account register or coin counter, L. Benham. | 357,361 | |
| Acid, concentrating sulphuric, J. B. F. Herreshoff. | 357,528 | |
| Alarm. See Burglar alarm. Fire and burglar alarm. | ||
| Albumen from blood, obtaining, T. Nordenfelt. | 357,331 | |
| Anvil for steam hammers, A. E. Barnard. | 357,546 | |
| Auger, earth, S. Albright. | 357,544 | |
| Baling press, S. T. McCanless. | 357,400 | |
| Bandage, suspensory, Miller & Maughmer. | 357,494 | |
| Banjo, E. J. Cubley. | 357,270 | |
| Basin or grease trap, settling, G. E. Waring, Jr. | 357,349 | |
| Basins, alarm attachment for overflow, F. Brandt | 357,307 | |
| Basket cover, A. S. Chamberlin. | 357,466 | |
| Battery. See Galvanic battery. | ||
| Bed bottom frames, machine for securing fabrics to, W. S. Seymour. | 357,343 | |
| Bed bottom, spring, T. E. O'Brien. | 357,224 | |
| Bed, sofa, G. E. Krause. | 357,530 | |
| Bed, sofa, L. S. Trotter. | 357,348 | |
| Bed spring, oscillating, J. R. Masters. | 357,215 | |
| Bedstead fastening device, N. H. Waters. | 357,252 | |
| Bee feeder, W. H. McWilliams. | 357,493 | |
| Beer in fermenting tubs, apparatus for cooling, M. Gottfried. | 357,196 | |
| Belt for transmitting power, F. M. Walker. | 357,432 | |
| Bench. See Wash bench. | ||
| Bit. See Bridle bit. | ||
| Blind stop, L. T. Gulick. | 357,381 | |
| Blind, window, J. Fawcett. | 357,277 | |
| Boiler furnace, steam, J. R. Youart. | 357,442 | |
| Bolt threading machine, J. W. Adams. | 357,300 | |
| Book adjuster, I. J. Adair. | 357,543 | |
| Boot and shoe uppers, device for packing, C. W. Haselton. | 357,556 | |
| Boots or shoes, heel plate for, F. E. Hollenbeck. | 357,386 | |
| Bottle, nursing, C. B. Wheelock. | 357,439 | |
| Bottles, machine for capsuling, E. Gumbrecht. | 357,315 | |
| Box. See Fare box. | ||
| Bracelet, C. W. Lord. | 357,326 | |
| Brake. See Car brake. | ||
| Brake shoe, J. N. Mileham. | 357,284 | |
| Bridle, B. S. Seaman. | 357,341 | |
| Bridle bit, J. L. Murphy. | 357,497 | |
| Bucket, chamber and water, L. Z. Jenkins. | 357,390 | |
| Buckle, L. B. Stowell. | 357,243 | |
| Bungs, machine for cutting, S. C. Chase. | 357,175 | |
| Burglar alarm, electrical, G. Schleicher. | 357,416 | |
| Button, M. D. Shipman. | 357,237 | |
| Button, collar, L. Baer. | 357,358 | |
| Buttonhole stitching machine, J. H. Reed. | 357,537 | |
| Button ornamenting and engraving machine, C. R. Bannihr. | 357,264 | |
| Button or stud, W. W. Covell. | 357,179 | |
| Button, spring, F. W. Lynn. | 357,327 | |
| Calendar, perpetual combination date, J. M. Anderson. | 357,262 | |
| Cap, J. J. Seldner. | 357,418 | |
| Capsules, machine for cutting off gelatine, F. A. Hubel (r). | 10,807 | |
| Car brake, H. R. Wolfe. | 357,257 | |
| Car brake, railway, J. L. Brown. | 357,455 | |
| Car coupling, R. Bigney. | 357,451 | |
| Car coupling, W. Brendon. | 357,266 | |
| Car coupling, G. W. Giles. | 357,477 | |
| Car coupling, S. Haltom. | 357,555 | |
| Car coupling, J. Mullen. | 357,496 | |
| Car coupling, W. E. Roberts. | 357,504 | |
| Car coupling, C. Snyder. | 357,562 | |
| Car coupling, R. S. Sumner. | 357,510 | |
| Car, sleeping, G. Leve. | 357,531 | |
| Car starter and brake, R. B. Avery. | 357,263 | |
| Car, stock, L. Mengeler. | 357,219 | |
| Car, stock, Ott & Cordray. | 357,535 | |
| Cars, electro-magnetic attraction device for, J. B. Atwater. | 357,516 | |
| Cardboard or pasteboard, apparatus for cutting or dividing, W. R. Bacon. | 357,445 | |
| Card, game, P. K. Dealy. | 357,184 | |
| Carding machines, condenser for, W. Gill. | 357,478 | |
| Carriage curtain, F. A. Bradenburg. | 357,265 | |
| Carriage, folding baby, C. Haller. | 357,382 | |
| Carriage top, C. A. Keyser. | 357,485 | |
| Carriages, canopy top for, R. F. Krause. | 357,324 | |
| Carrier. See Crock carrier. | ||
| Cart, road, G. W. Payne. | 357,501 | |
| Cartridge loading machine, G. Burdick. | 357,457 | |
| Case. See Egg case. Fishing rod case. Organ case. Pigeon hole case. Watch case. | ||
| Cash carrier apparatus, S. W. Barr. | 357,449 | |
| Casks, machine for pitching, T. Krausch. | 357,323 | |
| Caster, furniture, L. Scofield. | 357,340 | |
| Casting, manufacture of moulds for, R. Bagaley. | 357,303 | |
| Chair. See Rocking chair. Tilting chair. Chair, G. Hunzinger. | 357,388 | |
| Chair and lounge, combined, G. Hamel. | 357,383 | |
| Chair bottom, R. Mitchell. | 357,405 | |
| Check register and coin counter, V. A. Krepps. | 357,557 | |
| Chimney cowl, C. W. Ackermann. | 357,355 | |
| Chimney cowl and ventilator, W. B. Crowther, Sr. | 357,269 | |
| Chuck, J. L. Kirkpatrick. | 357,394 | |
| Chuck, lathe, J. H. Westcott. | 357,437 | |
| Churn, W. H. Talley. | 357,247 | |
| Cider press, J. L. Barnes. | 357,448 | |
| Cigar cutter, W. H. Myers. | 357,560 | |
| Clamp. See Clothes suspending clamp. | ||
| Clamp, F. F. Houston. | 357,387 | |
| Clamp or vise, W. H. Denney. | 357,524 | |
| Clasp. See Pocket clasp. | ||
| Cleaner. See Flue cleaner. | ||
| Clock, programme alarm, E. Cushing. | 357,373 | |
| Closet. See Earth closet. | ||
| Clothes suspending clamp and tag holder, combined, | ||
| Carson & Witherell. | 357,464 | |
| Clothes washer, E. C. Willis. | 357,441 | |
| Coffin, J. Maxwell. | 357,490 | |
| Collets, machine for drilling and splitting, C. V. Woerd. | 357,514 | |
| Coloring matter for dyeing by the action of tetrazo dyes with beta naphthylamine sulpho acid, red, C. Duisberg. | 357,274 | |
| Coloring matter from tetrazodiphenyl, blue, C. Duisberg. | 357,273 | |
| Comb. See Gauge comb. | ||
| Combing machine, circular, J. W. Bradley. | 357,171 | |
| Condenser, steam, J. McIntyre. | 357,401 | |
| Cork fastener, W. M. Fischer. | 357,311 | |
| Corn husker, A. Decker. | 357,523 | |
| Corset, M. Adler. | 357,356 | |
| Corset, I. W. Birdseye. | 357,362 | |
| Cotton and other presses, packing attachment for, W. R. Rodgers et al. | 357,232 | |
| Coupling. See Car coupling. Thill coupling. | ||
| Crock carrier, G. K. Schauer. | 357,339 | |
| Cuff holder, G. E. Adams. | 357,167 | |
| Cultivator, S. T. Hudson. | 357,202 | |
| Cultivator, W. V. Walker. | 357,250 | |
| Cultivator, tongueless, H. J. Schmeiser. | 357,235 | |
| Cutter. See Cigar cutter. | ||
| Dental waste receptacle, T. F. Spencer. | 357,421 | |
| Derrick for use on dredging machines, Butler, Jr., & Clarke. | 357,520 | |
| Desk, wall, M. A. Miller. | 357,533 | |
| Digger. See Mechanical digger. Potato digger. | ||
| Disinfectant mixture, E. G. Xander. | 357,259 | |
| Distance indicator for cabs, etc., G. B. Smith. | 357,420 | |
| Doors, fastening for hinged and sliding, G. G. Smith. | 357,344 | |
| Draught equalizer, D. Conover. | 357,178 | |
| Draught or tug link, spring, J. T. B. Siden. | 357,419 | |
| Dredging purposes, float or ponton for carrying, lines of pipes for, E. Chaquette. | 357,367 | |
| Dyeing with basic aniline, Holliday & Rau. | 357,281 | |
| Earth closet, J. H. Watson. | 357,253 | |
| Egg case, J. R. Jones. | 357,484 | |
| Electric cut-out, O. B. Shallenberger. | 357,293 | |
| Electric machines, commutator for dynamo, Westinghouse, Jr., & Schmid. | 357,295 | |
| Electrical distribution, W. B. Harvey. | 357,280 | |
| Electro-magnetic motor, Darling & Bock, Jr. | 357,374 | |
| Elevator. See Hydraulic elevator. | ||
| Elevator doors, attachment for, E. P. Walker. | 357,430 | |
| Engine. See Oscillating engine. Steam engine. | ||
| Evaporating apparatus, A. Miller. | 357,404 | |
| Evaporating apparatus, vacuum, J. H. Hancock. | 367,481 | |
| Exhibitor. See Wall paper exhibitor. | ||
| Fanning mill, C. Altringer. | 357,261 | |
| Fare box, electrical, W. A. Crowdus. | 357,372 | |
| Fare register, C. E. Pratt. | 357,229 | |
| Farm gate, B. F. Ellis. | 357,275 | |
| Faucet, C. H. Loper. | 357,488 | |
| Faucet and filter for cans, H. H. Hull. | 357,319 | |
| Feed motion, C.E. Ring. | 357,415 | |
| Feed water heater, E. G. T. Colles. | 357,268 | |
| Feed water purifying apparatus, I. B. McCormack. | 357,328 | |
| Fence post, Gough & Speakman. | 357,314 | |
| Fence post, J. J. Kimball. | 357,393 | |
| Fence post base, W. W. McCallip. | 357,217 | |
| Fence wires, machine for winding and tightening, W. Knapp. | 357,209 | |
| Fertilizer distributer, S. H. Everett. | 357,376 | |
| File, binding, J. W. Dickieson. | 357,375 | |
| Filter, McLean & Cumming. | 357,402 | |
| Filter, H. Roeske. | 357,505 | |
| Fire and burglar alarm, combined. I. S. Bunker. | 357,366 | |
| Firearm, magazine, A. Burgess, | 357,458 to 357,462, 357,517 to 357,519 | |
| Firearm, repeating, C. J. Bjerkness. | 357,170 | |
| Fire extinguisher, chemical, J. P. Scott. | 357,292 | |
| Fishing rod case, G. Kamp. | 357,206 | |
| Flatiron heater, E. A. Nelms. | 357,406 | |
| Flue cleaner, C. F. W. Doehring. | 357,309 | |
| Fog horn, steam, C. A. Davis. | 357,469 | |
| Fork. See Saddle tree fork. | ||
| Frame. See Spectacle frame. | ||
| Funnel, A. Gersdorff. | 357,476 | |
| Furnace. See Boiler furnace. Heating furnace. Reheating furnace. | ||
| Furnaces, air feeding device for, T. W. Jenkins. | 357,391 | |
| Gauge comb, O. C. Hubbell. | 357,201 | |
| Galvanic battery, S. A. Chase. | 357,550 | |
| Garbage receptacle, E. G. Xander. | 357,258 | |
| Garments, shape retainer for the breasts of, J. Markmann. | 357,397 | |
| Gas holder. C. G. Fairchild. | 357,276 | |
| Gas motor, Gavillet & Martaresche. | 357,193 | |
| Gate. See Farm gate. | ||
| Gate, J. B. Holton. | 357,529 | |
| Gate latching device, Snow & Higgins. | 357,507 | |
| Glass, decorating, L. Winterhoff. | 357,354 | |
| Gloves or shoes, fastening for, A. Nolte. | 357,287 | |
| Governor, tread power, C. C. Smalley. | 357,239 | |
| Grader and ditcher, C. Cook. | 357,522 | |
| Grain winnower, C. J. Ericson. | 357,525 | |
| Hame, J. E. James. | 357,389 | |
| Hammers, lifting device for drop, W. S. Ward. | 357,433 | |
| Hand and spring motor, combined, C. Nicholson. | 357,222 | |
| Handle. See Ratchet tool handle. Tool handle. Hanger. See Picture cord and hook hanger. | ||
| Harrow, F. M. Everingham. | 357,377 | |
| Harrow, E. A. Grady. | 357,278 | |
| Harrow, G. I. Waughtal. | 357,254 | |
| Harvesters, cutting mechanism for, F. Van den Bosch. | 357,512 | |
| Hat bodies, etc., felting machine for, J. T. Waring. | 357,350 | |
| Hat hook, O. I. Foster. | 357,192 | |
| Hat protector, M. E. C. Hopkirk. | 357,200 | |
| Hat ventilator, F. C. Bowen. | 357,364 | |
| Hay press, C. A. Hamilton. | 357,480 | |
| Hay rake and loader, W. & B. F. Bader. | 357,446 | |
| Hay rake and loader, J. T. Hart. | 357,198 | |
| Head rest, Bonnell & Gilson. | 357,305 | |
| Heater. See Feed water heater. Flatiron heater. | ||
| Heating and ventilating apparatus, R. A. Rew. | 357,411 | |
| Heating buildings, apparatus for, I. J. Ordway. | 357,332 | |
| Heating furnace, air, J. Weik. | 357,513 | |
| Heel strips, making, F. W. Coy. | 357,552 | |
| Hinge for step ladders, A. Edmondson et al. | 357,188 | |
| Hoisting and supporting device, R. F. De Grain. | 357,185 | |
| Holder. See Cuff holder. Gas holder. Napkin holder. Rein holder. Hook. See Hat hook. | ||
| Horse power, B. A. Lombard. | 357,212 | |
| Hub attaching device, I. Johnson. | 357,321 | |
| Hydraulic elevator, R. C. Smith. | 357,345 | |
| Indicator. See Distance indicator. | ||
| Ingot moulds, feeder for, G. Nimmo. | 357,286 | |
| Joint. See Tripod joint. | ||
| Kiln. See Ore roasting kiln. | ||
| Knapsack reservoir, G. B. Donavin. | 357,272 | |
| Knife. See Pocket knife. | ||
| Knitting machine, circular, J. C. Egly. | 357,472 | |
| Ladder, step, H. C. Russell. | 357,233 | |
| Lamp, F. Rhind. | 357,412 | |
| Lamps and lamp stoves, wick tube for, L. J. Atwood. | 357,545 | |
| Lamps, switch and holder for incandescent electric, W. Hochhausen. | 357,385 | |
| Latch, B. A. Stevens. | 357,242 | |
| Lathes, drum for turning, G. Brenner. | 357,453 | |
| Leather creasing machine, S. H. Randall. | 357,230 | |
| Leather, machine for japanning and enameling, Wood & Reilly. | 357,515 | |
| Life detecting and preserving apparatus, Farnham & Askew. | 357,190 | |
| Lifting apparatus, J. Sargent. | 357,234 | |
| Link blanks, machine for cutting and bending, H. Brauchler. | 357,172 | |
| Liquid separator, centrifugal, H. F. Beimling. | 357,547 | |
| Lock. See Nut lock. | ||
| Lubricating composition, J. Plante. | 357,227 | |
| Lubricator, E. McCoy. | 357,491 | |
| Mattress, folding woven wire, Kunkel & Van Sas. | 357,558 | |
| Measuring rack for goods in the piece, Newton & Ferrill. | 357,534 | |
| Mechanical digger, M. R. Pryor. | 357,536 | |
| Mechanical movement. E. E. Orrell. | 357,499 | |
| Metal, machine for bending and upsetting, Dosme-Chatain & Guibert. | 357,186 | |
| Meter. See Water meter. | ||
| Milk, preparing powdered, J. Carnrick. | 357,465 | |
| Mill. See Tanning mill. | ||
| Mirror, hand, P. Wiederer. | 357,352 | |
| Motor. See Electro-magnetic motor. Gas motor. Hand and spring motor. Steam motor. Water motor. | ||
| Motor, Fisher & Hart. | 357,378 | |
| Mower, Nieth & Thomas. | 357,330 | |
| Multiple switch board systems, local battery circuit >for, J. A. Seely. | 357,540 | |
| Multiple switch boards, metallic circuit for, J. A. Seely. | 357,539 | |
| Musical instrument, V. T. Barnwell. | 357,168 | |
| Musical instrument, mechanical, Racca & Seward | 357,502 | |
| Napkin holder, E. Gaillac. | 357,313 | |
| Nut lock, J. T. Clark. | 357,467 | |
| Oliver. A. & E. Welsh. | 357,255 | |
| Ore pulverizer, N. Clement. | 357,369 | |
| Ore roasting kiln, H. H. Burden. | 357,456 | |
| Organ case, E. H. Loring. | 357,559 | |
| Oscillating engine, W. L. Todd. | 357,248 | |
| Outsoles, laying. F. F. Raymond, 2d. | 357,335 | |
| Paper box machines, printing mechanism for, H. P. Fiske. | 357,553 | |
| Paper making machine, G. Ferguson. | 357,474 | |
| Paper may be made to adhere to metal, process by which, D. Macdonald. | 357,213 | |
| Pen, fountain, A. H. Cobb. | 357,176 | |
| Photographic plates, apparatus for coating, Ismay & Dodds. | 357,483 | |
| Piano, upright, Richardson & Warren. | 357,291 | |
| Pianos, pianissimo pedal for, P. Weber. | 357,436 | |
| Picture cord and hook hanger, G. B. Fowler. | 357,312 | |
| Pigeonhole case, D. C. Meehan. | 357,403 | |
| Pin. See Rafting boom pin. Scarf pin. | ||
| Pipe moulding apparatus, J. C. McDermott. | 357,492 | |
| Plane, bench, J. Brice. | 357,454 | |
| Planter and marker, corn, S. Davis. | 357,470 | |
| Planter, check rower corn, C. E. Sweney. | 357,563 | |
| Planter, corn, F. M. H. Hempel. | 357,199 | |
| Planter, corn, T. C. Young. | 357,509 | |
| Plasterer's hawk, G. W. Jaques. | 357,203 | |
| Plow, J. W. Allen. | 357,443 | |
| Plow, T. J. Erwin. | 357,526 | |
| Plow, F. Grimm. | 357,279 | |
| Pneumatic dispatch tubes, automatic gate lock lock for, Bryson, Jr., & Mudge. | 357,174 | |
| Pocket clasp, H. M. Welliver. | 371,351 | |
| Pocket knife, J. Wiesner. | 357,353 | |
| Post. See Fence post. | ||
| Potato digger, W. Young. | 357,260 | |
| Press. See Baling press. Cider press. Hay press. | ||
| Pressure regulator, steam, J. P. Stabler. | 357,422 | |
| Printing and delivery mechanism, web, L. C. Crowell. | 357,551 | |
| Protector. See Hat protector. Watch protector. | ||
| Puller. See Stump puller. | ||
| Pulleys to shafts, securing, C. C. Smalley. | 357,238 | |
| Pulp, process of and apparatus for cooking wood, C. Cornwell. | 357,371 | |
| Pulverizing machine, J. B. Waring. | 357,434 | |
| Pulverizing machines, feeder for, J. B. Waring. | 357,435 | |
| Pump, measuring lift, L. D. & P. W. Miller. | 357,285 | |
| Pumping and distributing semi-fluids or liquids holding solid matter in suspension, J. V. V. Booraem. | 357,363 | |
| Rack. See Measuring rack. | ||
| Radiator, heat, J. F. Keener. | 357,207 | |
| Rafting boom pin, C. Buisson. | 357,365 | |
| Railway rail, R. L. Harris. | 357,316 | |
| Railway rails, cast iron brace chair for street. O. W. Meysenburg. | 357,532 | |
| Railway signaling, electric, G. Westinghouse, Jr. | 357,296 | |
| Railway switch. A. H. Ege. | 357,189 | |
| Railway switch, W. Wharton, Jr. | 357,438 | |
| Railway switch stand, D. H. Foreman. | 357,475 | |
| Railway time signal, A. P. Odell. | 357,407 | |
| Railway track, J. Lawler. | 357,396 | |
| Railways, construction of, J. J. Anderson. | 357,301 | |
| Rake. See Hay rake. | ||
| Ram, hydraulic, J. Richards. | 357,413 | |
| Ram or engine, hydraulic, W. A. Rife. | 357,414 | |
| Ratchet tool handle, J. Swan. | 357,245 | |
| Reaping and mowing machine, Grimes & Williams. | 357,527 | |
| Register. See Account register. Check register. Fare register. | ||
| Regulator. See Pressure regulator. Watch regulator. | ||
| Reheating furnace for sheet iron or steel. W. H. Bailey. | 357,447 | |
| Rein holder, W. Tennison. | 357,427 | |
| Ring. See Sheet metal ring. | ||
| Rivet receptacle, A. L. Conklin. | 357,177 | |
| Riveting machine, J. F. Webster. | 357,294 | |
| Rocking chair, reclining, I. W. Johnson. | 357,205 | |
| Roller bearing for shafts and axles, J. Gibbons (r) | 10,805 | |
| Roof, slate, W. Redett. | 357,503 | |
| Saddle tree fork, R. Wines. | 357,297 | |
| Sash balancing device, A. G. Johnson. | 357,204 | |
| Sash, window, T. A. Sweet. | 357,246 | |
| Saw gummer, E. Rogers. | 357,336 | |
| Sawing machine, circular, H. M. Darling. | 357,182 | |
| Scale, weighing, W. M. Taylor. | 357,426 | |
| Scales, attachment for calculating, R. C. Smith. | 357,346 | |
| Scarf pin, C. Huffner. | 357,318 | |
| Screen. See Window screen. | ||
| Screw cutting machine, H. F. Coy. | 357,180 | |
| Seam pressing machine, Haselton & Felt. | 357,482 | |
| Separator. See Liquid separator. | ||
| Sewage or other impurities, apparatus for removing, F. Sanders. | 357,338 | |
| Sewing machine, Fisher & Hart. | 357,379 | |
| Sewing machine, Ramsden & Ellis. | 357,334 | |
| Sewing machine driving mechanism, C. Nicholson | 357,223 | |
| Sewing machines, rotary take-up for, S. W. Wardwell, Jr. | 357,251 | |
| Shackle clips, manufacture of, F. P. Bates. | 357,450 | |
| Shackle, spring, Bergman & Miller. | 357,169 | |
| Sheathing and lath machine. E. M. Byrkit. | 357,521 | |
| Sheet metal bending machine, O. Pocock. | 357,228 | |
| Sheet metal, machine for shearing and bending, A. J. Duncan. | 357,187 | |
| Sheet metal ring and making the same, C. C. Andrews. | 357,302 | |
| Shell, C. G. Otis. | 357,500 | |
| Shirt, E. A. Lehmann. | 357,325 | |
| Shoe fastening, C. F. W. Seidel. | 357,541 | |
| Signal. See Railway time signal. | ||
| Skirt spring, dress, M. Cohn. | 357,370 | |
| Snow excavator, railway, Newman & Greene. | 357,498 | |
| Spade, H. C. Pittenger. | 357,408 | |
| Spark arrester, J. C. Albrecht. | 357,357 | |
| Spectacle frame, W. R. Johnston. | 357,392 | |
| Speculum, J. W. McCall. | 357,216 | |
| Spinning spindles, cap for footsteps for, Pickford & Jagger. | 537,226 | |
| Spring. See Bed spring. Skirt spring. | ||
| Spring jack switch, C. E. Scribner. | 357,538 | |
| Square, calipers, and dividers, combined, Kline & Jadicke. | 357,487 | |
| Stamp, pocket. L. Ehrlich. | 357,473 | |
| Stand. See Railway switch stand. | ||
| Steam engine, C. E. Robertson. | 357,231 | |
| Steam engine, W. Steers. | 357,423 | |
| Steam engines, reverse gear for. G. W. Cushing. | 357,308 | |
| Steam motor, H. Davey. | 357,468 | |
| Stone cutting saw, J. W. Maloy. | 357,214 | |
| Stone flower, cut, F. Stickel. | 357,425 | |
| Stoneware, etc., composition for the manufacture of, R. C. Remmey. | 357,410 | |
| Stove doors, device for opening, Wood & Brown. | 357,298 | |
| Street sweeper, H. Whiley. | 357,440 | |
| Structure, extensible, W. W. Atkinson. | 357,444 | |
| Stump puller, Tichenor & Walker. | 357,347 | |
| Switch. See Railway switch. Spring jack switch. | ||
| Table leaf support, G. L. Slater. | 357,506 | |
| Telephone receiver, W. C. Barney. | 357,360 | |
| Telephone support. S. Rosenblatt. | 357,337 | |
| Telephone transmitter, W. C. Barney. | 357,359 | |
| Telephone transmitter, F. Blake. | 357,452 | |
| Tent. M. P. McKoon. | 357,329 | |
| Thermostat, J. L. Campbell. | 357,463 | |
| Thill coupling, D. Murray. | 357,221 | |
| Thill coupling, J. C. Oliver. | 357,225 | |
| Thrashing machine, Morgan & Tolson. | 357,495 | |
| Tilting chair, C. E. Davis. | 357,183 | |
| Time signals, instrument for transmitting audible, J. R. Etter. | 357,310 | |
| Tires, heating, setting, and removing, Gentry & O'Brien. | 357,194 | |
| Tobacco stems, machine for granulating, S. E. Hascall. | 357,317 | |
| Tongue support, Van de Mark & Moore. | 357,428 | |
| Tool handle for interchangeable tools, E. Walker. | 357,429 | |
| Traction engine driving gear, F. M. Walker. | 357,431 | |
| Transplanting trees, device for, C. D. Harsin. | 357,197 | |
| Trestle tree, W. L. Bradford. | 357,548 | |
| Tripod joint, F. E. Wright. | 357,299 | |
| Trunk fastener, G. D. Spielman. | 357,240 | |
| Tug fastener, D. T. Chambers. | 357,549 | |
| Tug fastener for singletrees, D. T. Chambers. | 357,368 | |
| Type writing machines, attachment for, A. B. Dick. | 357,271 | |
| Valve, automatic air, H. L. Ide. | 357,320 | |
| Valve, balanced slide, A. J. Stevens. | 357,424 | |
| Valve for engine cylinders, relief, T. M. Fell. | 357,191 | |
| Valve gear, W. Wilson. | 357,256 | |
| Valve, globe, A. B. Rohney. | 357,561 | |
| Valve, throttle, J. J. Tonkin. | 357,511 | |
| Vehicle running gear, F. S. Seagrave. | 357,417 | |
| Vehicle, spring, J. W. Brown. | 357,173 | |
| Vehicle, spring propelled, D. M. Pfantz. | 357,289 | |
| Velocipede, L. P. Valiquet. | 357,249 | |
| Veneers, apparatus for cutting, H. B. Crandall. | 357,181 | |
| Ventilator. See Hat ventilator. | ||
| Violin tail piece, E. P. Jenison. | 357,283 | |
| Violins, keyboard for, J. F. Poage. | 357,409 | |
| Vise, pipe, C. S. Bonney. | 357,306 | |
| Wagon, dumping, T. Hill. | 357,384 | |
| Wall hangings and other fabrics, decorating, W. Sochefsky. | 357,508 | |
| Wall paper exhibitor, J. Travis. | 357,542 | |
| Wardrobe attachment, Goodrich & Corwin. | 357,554 | |
| Wash bench, D. Beaudry. | 357,304 | |
| Washboard plate, J. H. & O. T. Lapham. | 357,211 | |
| Washer. See Clothes washer. | ||
| Washing machine, J. M. Gilman. | 357,479 | |
| Washing machine, Schumpe & Mollenkamp. | 357,236 | |
| Washing machine, H. A. Stumpf. | 357,244 | |
| Watch balances, machine for drilling and tapping, E. A. Marsh | 357,398 | |
| Watch case, J. C. Landmann. | 357,395 | |
| Watch case pendant, C. K. Giles. | 357,195 | |
| Watch protector, M. Marx. | 357,399 | |
| Watch regulator, A. Platt. | 357,333 | |
| Watch, stem winding, E. Kuhn. | 357,210 | |
| Watch, stem winding and setting, J. Johnson. | 357,322 | |
| Water closets and other sanitary appliances, flushing apparatus for, O. J. McGann. | 357,218 | |
| Water meter, rotary, L. H. Nash (r). | 10,806 | |
| Water motor, W. J. Mingle. | 357,220 | |
| Water pipes from freezing, device for preventing, F. Steinkoenig. | 357,241 | |
| Wheel. See Wind wheel. | ||
| Wind wheel, W. Ecker. | 357,471 | |
| Wind wheel, H. C. Hutchinson. | 357,282 | |
| Windmill attachment, automatic, M. Oppenheimer. | 357,288 | |
| Windmill tower, C. B. Putnam. | 357,290 | |
| Window screen, J. A. Bryan. | 357,267 | |
| Wire covering machine, D. Macduff. | 357,489 | |
| Wire fabrics, machine for weaving coiled, W. S. Seymour. | 357,342 | |
| Wire springs, machine for making coiled, W. L. Goddard. | 357,380 | |
| Wool for spinning, preparing, P. L. Klein. | 357,486 | |
| Yarn dresser, W. S. Kenyon. | 357,208 | |
DESIGNS. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bridle front, F. M. Livingston. | 17,094 to 17,096 | |
| Casket lid, J. Maxwell. | 17,108 | |
| Corsets, ornamentation of, C. A. Griswold. | 17,088 | |
| Glassware, ornamentation of, D. Forbes. | 17,086 | |
| Hat rack, J. K. Palmenberg. | 7,098 | |
| Knitted fabric, J. H. Osborne. | 17,097 | |
| Lamp burner, L. Henkle. | 17,090 | |
| Purse, I. Heymann. | 17,107 | |
| Quilted fabric, A. Hildt. | 17,092, 17,093 | |
| Rug, G. B. Fox. | 17,087 | |
| Rug, J. Pegel. | 17,099, 17,100 | |
| Starching machines, frame for, F. M. Watkins. | 17,105 | |
| Statuary, group of, J. Rogers. | 17,102 | |
| Statue, P. Dumont. | 17,106 | |
| Stove rail, J. A. Price. | 17,101 | |
| Target, flying, A. H. Hebbard. | 17,089 | |
| Toy savings bank, Shepard & Adams. | 17,103 | |
| Type, font of printing script, C. E. Heyer. | 17,091 | |
| Watch case, F. Rapp. | 17,109 | |
| Watch case, P. Stucker. | 17,104 | |
TRADE MARKS. | ||
| Copies, apparatus for producing transferred, O. Lelm. | 14,067 | |
| Crackers, biscuits, and kindred articles, C. D. Boss & Son. | 14,049 | |
| Crackers, soda, Dozier-Weyl Cracker Company. | 14,053 | |
| Electromotor necklaces for teething children, Gehrig Gebruder. | 14,054 | |
| Face powder, C. L. Diehl. | 14,052 | |
| Fertilizer, bone phosphate. Lancaster Chemical Company. | 14,056 | |
| Flavoring extracts, M. Michaelis & Son. | 14,068 | |
| Floor covering, Corticine Floor Covering Company. | 14,050 | |
| Flour, wheat, H. C. Cole & Co. | 14,063 | |
| Gloves, kid, V. X. Jouvin. | 14,055 | |
| Heating by hot water, apparatus for, Gurney Hot Water Heater Company. | 14,064 | |
| Jewelry and silverware, S. F. Myers & Co. | 14,059 | |
| Liniment, Staats Pine Liniment Company. | 14,061 | |
| Liniment, liquid, T. Tindale. | 14,062 | |
| Medicinal preparation in the form of a lotion, Lynde & Hough. | 14,065 | |
| Milk, condensed, N. Y. Condensed Milk Company. | 14,051 | |
| Mitts, gloves, hose, and hand and arm coverings, A. G. Jennings & Sons. | 14,066 | |
| Pantaloons, E. F. Miller. | 14,058 | |
| Preservative liquids, Avenarius Brothers. | 14,048 | |
| Soap, laundry and toilet, C. F. Miller. | 14,057 | |
| Stove polish, F. H. Schweizer. | 14,060 | |
A Printed copy of the specifications and drawing of any patent in the foregoing list, also of any patent issued since 1866, will be furnished from this office for 25 cents. In ordering please state the number and date of the patent desired, and remit to Munn & Co., 361 Broadway, New York. We also furnish copies of patents granted prior to 1866; but at increased cost, as the specifications, not being printed, must be copied by hand.
Canadian Patents may now be obtained by the inventors for any of the inventions named in the foregoing list, provided they are simple, at a cost of $40 each. If complicated, the cost will be a little more. For full instructions address Munn & Co., 361 Broadway, New York. Other foreign patents may also be obtained.
FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Office: Nos. 346 & 348 Broadway, New York.
JANUARY 1, 1887.
| Amount of Net Cash Assets, January 1, 1886. | $63,512,618.00 | ||
REVENUE ACCOUNT. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiums | $16,386,067.69 | ||
| Less deferred premiums, January 1, 1886 | 878,161.65 | —$15,507,906.04 | |
| Interest and rents, etc. (including realized gains on Securities sold) | 4,157,786.42 | ||
| Less Interest accrued January 1, 1886 | 435,284. | —3,722,502.24 | —$19,230,408.28 |
| $82,743,026.28 | |||
DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT. | |||
| Losses by death, including reversionary additions to same | $2,757,035.97 | ||
| Endowments, matured and discounted, including reversionary additions to same | 559,075.01 | ||
| Dividends, annuities, and purchased policies | 4,311,119.11 | ||
| Total Paid Policy-holders | $7,627,230.09 | ||
| Taxes and re-insurances | 243,142.84 | ||
| Commissions, brokerages, agency expenses and physicians' fees | 2,529,357.57 | ||
| Office and law expenses, salaries, advertising, printing, etc. | 523,672.30 | —$10,923,402.80 | |
| $71,819,623.48 | |||
ASSETS. | |||
| Cash in bank, on hand, and in transit (since received) | $3,033,305.13 | ||
| United States Bonds and other bonds and stocks (market value, $43,124,273.88) | 39,522,443.99 | ||
| Real Estate | 6,839,974.22 | ||
| Bonds and Mortgages, first lien on real estate (buildings thereon insured for $14,000,000 and the policies assigned to the Company as additional collateral security) | 15,228,775.00 | ||
| Temporary Loans (market value of securities held as collateral, $5,912,741) | 4,450,000.00 | ||
| *Loans on existing policies (the Reserve held by the Company on these policies amounts to over 408,619.44,000,000.00) | 408,619.44 | ||
| *Quarterly and semi-annual premiums on existing policies, due subsequent to Jan. 1, 1887 | 1,041,666.15 | ||
| *Premiums on existing policies in course of transmission and collection. (The Reserve on these policies, included in Liabilities, is estimated at $1,050,000) | 646,437.14 | ||
| Agents' balances | 161,905.31 | ||
| Accrued Interest on investments, January 1, 1887 | 486,497.10 | —$71,819,623.48 | |
| Market value of securities over cost on Company's Books | 3,601,829.89 | ||
| * A detailed schedule of these items will accompany the usual annual report filed with the InsuranceDepartment of the State of New York. | |||
| CASH ASSETS, January 1, 1887, | $75,421,453.37 | ||
| Appropriated as follows: | |||
| Adjusted losses, due subsequent to January 1, 1887 | $202,346.43 | ||
| Reported losses, awaiting proof, etc. | 355,625.28 | ||
| Matured endowments, due and unpaid (claims not presented) | 37,890.70 | ||
| Annuities due and unpaid (uncalled for) | 9,318.74 | ||
| Reserved for re-insurance on existing policies; participating insurance at 4 per cent. Carlisle net premium; non-participating at 5 per cent. Carlisle net premium | 62,525,599.00 | ||
| Reserved for contingent liabilities to Tontine Dividend Fund, January 1, 1886,over and above a 4 per cent. Reserve on existing policies of that class | $3,123,742.77 | ||
| Addition to the Fund during 1886 | 1,320,530.69 | ||
| DEDUCT— | $4,444,273.46 | ||
| Returned to Tontine policy-holders during the year on matured Tontines | 267,848.21 | ||
| Balance of Tontine Fund, January 1, 1887 | 4,176,425.25 | ||
| Reserved for premiums paid in advance | 33,720.72 | ||
| $67,340,926.12 | |||
| Divisible Surplus (Company's Standard) | 8,080,527.25 | ||
| 75,421,453.37 | |||
Surplus by the New York State Standard at 4½ per cent. (including the Tontine Fund), $15,549,319.53
From the undivided surplus of $8,080,527.25 the Board of Trustees has declared a Reversionary dividend to
participating policies in proportion to their contribution to surplus, available on settlement of next annual
premium.
| Death Claims paid. | Income from Interest. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882, | $1,955,292 | 1882, | $2,798,018 |
| 1883, | 2,263,092 | 1883, | 2,712,863 |
| 1884, | 2,257,175 | 1884, | 2,971,624 |
| 1885, | 2,999,109 | 1885, | 3,399,069 |
| 1886, | 2,757,035 | 1886, | 3,722,502 |
| Insurance in force. | Cash Assets. | ||
| Jan. 1, 1883, | $171,415,097 | Jan. 1, 1883, | $50,800,396 |
| Jan. 1, 1884, | 198,746,043 | Jan. 1, 1884, | 55,542,902 |
| Jan. 1, 1885, | 229,382,586 | Jan. 1, 1885, | 59,283,753 |
| Jan. 1, 1886, | 259,674,500 | Jan. 1, 1886, | 66,864,321 |
| Jan. 1, 1887, | 304,373,540 | Jan. 1, 1887, | 75,421,453 |
Number of Policies issued during the year, 22,027. Risks assumed, $85,178,294.