71,957.--SOFA BEDSTEAD.--Charles H. Berry, East Somerville, Mass.
I claim the combination of the lower position, a, the seat, b, and head, d, and the hinged or movable panel, e, in a sofa or lounge, substantially as and for the purpose described.
71,958.--CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Pa.
I claim the combination of the removable frame, B, sliding frame, C, ratchet bar, G, and pinion wheel, H, with each other, with the body, A, of the churn, and with the dasher shaft, I, substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
71,959.--HAT-FELTING MACHINE.--Job W. Blackham, Brooklyn, N.Y.
I claim, 1st, The duplicate series of rolls, b and bN', and rubbers, C and CN' or their equivalent, with their water pans, N N', and jets of hot water or steam, as represented, arranged to operate together in the manner and for the purpose herein specified.
2d, Mounting the reciprocating rubber over the bed of rolls so as to allow of its ascent and descent by means of springs, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
71,960.--BUILDERS' SCAFFOLD.--John E Bliss, Oxford, Ind.
I claim the combination of the right angled pivoted frame, A, and adjustable sliding bars, B and D, with each other, substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
71,961.--SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR CATTLE.--Rufus K. Blodgett, near Fulton, Ill.