71,992.--WAGON LOCK.--James A. Counts, Indianapolis, Iowa. I claim the catch, g, the bands, h h, the spring, the bar, e, lever, k, for the purposes set forth and described.
71,993.--HAME TUG.--Jas. C. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.
I claim, 1st, The metallic hames tug, A, provided with the V-shaped openings, C, having inclined sides, and the tongues, D, adapted to receive the V-shaped block, O, formed upon the block, N, of the trace strap and block, O, held in place by means of the pin upon the spring lever stop, Q, fitting in the groove, P, in the end of tongue, D, of the hame tug, as herein described for the purpose specified.
2d, The hame clip, fastened by bolts to the hame tug, substantially as herein described and for the purpose specified.
3d, The block, N, upon the trace strap, when provided with the V-shaped block, C, and the spring lever, Q, as herein described for the purpose specified.
71,994.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James. S. Crump, Williamsburg, Mo.
I claim, 1st, The curved eccentric arm, I, applied to the rock shaft, E, and operated in the manner and for the purpose described.
2d, The swinging lever, M, or its equivalent, in combination with the curved eccentric arm for operating the platform, as described.
3d, The arrangement of one or more springs in combination with the curved eccentric arm, I, for the purpose set forth.
4th, The manner of adjusting the hight of the swinging platform upon the supporting arms and uprights, as described.