I claim, 1st, The two clamping plates, and the tightening bolt, combined and operated substantially as and for the purpose specified.
2d, The springs, arranged in relation to the plates, c d, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
72,129.--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.--George W. van Dusen, Williamsburg, N.Y.
I claim the combination and arrangement of lever, V, with finger piece, Y, at one end and stud, b, at the other valve, G, and air passage, E, closed by a flexible diaphragm, K, substantially as herein described, and for the purpose of producing, by means of air, an action upon any suitable sound-producing mechanism through the movement of a sheet or strip perforated, or in any other eqivalent manner prepared.
72,130.--WATER INDICATOR FOR BOILERS.--Andreas Vang, Chicago, Ill.
I claim the arrangement of the globe, a, arm, b, cylinder, c, indicator, f, and whistle, g, substantially as herein set forth.
72,131.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Oliver Vanorman, Ripon, Wis.
I claim the arrangement of the fork heads, B B', in the frame, A, and with the arms, C C', rollers, e e, and cords, D D, as and for the purpose set forth.
72,132.--WASHING MACHINE.--Lewis Vaughan, Rapids, O.
I claim the adjustable bottom, B, and spring lever, I, as arranged in combination with the roller, C, in the manner substantially as described.