I claim the bolt, E, constructed arranged within the lock case in
combination with the follower, F, constructed with a cam, I, and spring,
H, so as to hold the bolt securely in both its locked and unlocked
position, substantially in the manner herein set forth.


71,945.--MECHANISM FOR PRESENTING PALM LEAF TO LOOMS.--Isaac Angell,
Malden, Mass.

I claim for employment in connection with a loom for weaving with palm
leaf or similar weft a mechanism substantially as set forth which
automatically presents in succession the entering ends of single pieces
of weft in such position with relation to the cross sectional form of
each that each piece will be carried into the shed or web flatwise.

Also the mechanism for effecting the elevation and release of the weft,
substantially as described.

Also the plate, d, with its rectangular perforations and the gate or
slide for clamping a single piece of weft projecting through the plate,
substantially as shown and described.

Also a mechanism substantially as set forth for "knocking off" the weft
raising mechanism when a piece of weft is presented.


71,946.--BLACKBOARD FOR SCHOOLS.--William Arroquuier, Worcester, Mass.

I claim covering the plaster, B, with a coating, C, composed of the
ingredients named and applied in the manner above described whereby the