We claim, 1st, The frame, A, constructed as described and set forth, for the purpose specified.
2d. The cord, B, combined with and supported by frame, A, as described and set forth, for the purpose specified.
72,076.--BREECH-LOADING FIRE-ARMS.--Henry O. Peabody (assignor to the Providence Tool Company), Providence, R.I.
I claim combining the breech block, A, hinged at its posterior extremity, and operating as described, with the hammer, D, by means of the protuberant inclined plane, C, or its equivalent, substantially as described for the purposes specified.
72,077.--RAILWAY CROSSINGS.--Stanhope Perkins, Fairfield, England.
I claim forming the points or V-parts of crossings, without splice, by bending the rail, prepared as above described, back upon itself, and securing the abutting parts in the manner and for the purpose above set forth.
72,078.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black, by introducing atmospheric air to the flame, by artificial means, for the purposes set forth.
72,079.--AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.
I claim, 1st, An axle box, substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.