US933065A - Tobacco-stemming machine. - Google Patents

Description

W. D. DORBMUS.

TOBACCO STEMMING MACHINE.

APPLIUATIOH FILED 110v. 27, 1905.

Patented Sept. 7, 1909.

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TOBACCO STBMMING MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED NOV. 27, 1905.

Patented Sept. 7. 1909.

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TOBACCO STEMMING MACHINE.

APPLIOATION FILED NOV. 27. 1905.

Patented Sept. 7, 1909.

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APPLICATION FILED NOV. 27, 1905.

Patented Sept. 7, 1909.

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Wan/11g haunnnn nuu 1 WILLARD ID. DOREMUS; OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

'I'OIBACGO-STEMMING' MACHINE.

Specification of flatter: item.

Patented Sept. 7, 1909.

Application filed November 87, 1906. Serial No. 404,156.

To allwhom itma g concern:

Be it known that I. VVI'LLARD D. Domains, a citizen of the United States, residin at \Vashington, in the District of Golnm ia, have invented certain new and useful Improvemcnts in Tobacco-Stemming Machines; and T- do declare the following to be a full, clean, and exact descri tion of the invention, such as will enable otiiers skilled in the art to which it appcrtnins to make and use the some, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the figures of reference marked thereon. which form a. part of this specification.

My invention relates to tobacco stemming machines but more particularly to amachine for stemming tobacco, wrappers, binders and fillers used in the manufacture of cigars.

A further object of my invention is to provide a tobacco stemming machine which will stem the leaf without in any way injuring the some, and which will entirely strip the leaf from the stem leaving no waste portion of the leaf on the stem.

A further object of my invention is to provide a tobacco stemming machine which will stem at greater quantity of tobacco, and stem the same better and more economically than can be done by hand.

A further object of my invention is to provide a tobacco stemming machine which is articularly simple -in construction, cheap ans easy to manufacture and simple of operntion.

. With all these objects in view my invention consists in the novel arrangement of the rollers for stemming the tobacco.

My invention also consists in the novel construction and operation of the reciproeating table which carries the leaf to the rollers.

My invention also consists in the novel construction of the stemming mechanism which puts a fold in the leaf during the stemming thereof thereby insuring an abso;

lutely clean stemming of the leaf.

My invention also consists in the novelconstruction of the gripper and also in combination of the gripper with the operating rollers. 1

My invention further consists in the novel construction and arrangement of the traveling npromwhich acting in conjunction with the rcciprocatin table carries the leaf to thstemming r0 lei-s.

My invention also consists: in the novel bracket.

as shown in Fig. 8.

construction of the mechanism for operating the parts and also in certain other nove features and in combinations of )arts all of which will be first fully described and afterward? specifically pointed out in thc appendedi oi oi ms.

Referring to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1.: is a side elevation of the tobacco stemming machine. Fig. 2 ism top plan view thereof. Fi 3 is a rear end elevation. Fig. 4. is a longitudinal vertical sectional View through the after portion of the innchine. Fig. 5 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view showing the ripper in the not of engaging the stem. ig. 6 is a similar View showing the gripper with stem and illustrating fold. in the leaf. Fig. 7 is a similar View showing gripper released from stem and leaf passing through the stemming rollers. Fig. 8 is a. detail view showing two of the stemming rollers and their pivoted Fig. 9 is o. to) plan view illustrating the stemming ro lers. Fig. 19 is a front elevation of the grip er. Fig. 11 is a transverse sectional view ta on on line 11--] 1 of Fig. 10. Fig. 12 is a. detail view show ing the cam which actuutes the reciprocating table, and Fig. 13 is a similar View showing cam in a different position. Fig. 14 is acrspective view of the gripper.

Lire numerals of reference indicate the some parts throughout the several figures in which:--

1 indicates the tobacco stemming machine which comprises the forward vertical frame pieces 2, rear frame pieces 3 nnd horizoutnl side frame pieces 4. The rear vertical frame pieces 3 extend above the horizontal side fname ieces 4 and carry the stemming mechanism 5 as shown in Fig. l.

Referring-to Figs. 9 and 4 which illustrate thepositions of the stemming rollers it will be seen that three rollers are employed, :1 forward roller 6, a central roller 7 and a rear roller 8. The forward roller 6 is suitably mountedin brackets 9 (Fig. 9) secured ,to the rear frame piece 3, which 118 shown in Fig. 9 are preferably, formed of channel iron. The central roller 7 is joui'n'ulod in u bracket 10 (Fig. 8-) at each end thereof. said bracket 1.0 being centrally slotted at 11 and mounted on; the shaft 12 of the forward rollbn G in such manner that the central rollerswings above the forward roller 6 p The rear roller 8 is preferably hollow having its surface perfoward roller 6 to pivoted section 39 of the rated as shown in Fig. 9, said roller 8 bein shorter in len h than the rollersfi and 7 and having a she t 13 mounted in an arm 14 at each end thereof, said arms being ivoted to the frame 3 at 15 as shown in i 9. Keyed or otherwise secured on the sha 12 of the forward roller 6 is a pinion wheel 16, said inion meshing with a smaller inion 17 w ich in turn meshes with a pinion 18 carried on the shaft 13 of the rear roller 8, the inions 16 and 18 being of the same size as siown in Figs. 12 and 13.

Referrin to Figs. 12 and 13, 19 indicates the driving gear wheel which as shown is toothed on the greater part of its periphery or from the points 20 and 21; that part of the periphery of said wheel 19 indicated by numeral 22 is smooth as is clearly shown. The partially toothed wheel 19 meshes with the pinion 16 on the shaft 12 of the forwardroller 6 driving said roller, which roller in turn drives. the rear roller 8 in the same direction through the medium of the intermediate pinion 17, small pinions 23 and 24 being carried on the rollers 6 and 7 commnnica the movement of the forcentral roller '7 as clearl shown in Fig. 9; thus it will be seen that a l of the rollers 6, 7 and 8 are driven by the artially toothed wheel 19.- Carried on the shaft 25 of the partiall toothed wheel 19 is a large belt wheel 26 avin its periphery fiooved at 27 to accomm ate a driving 1t 28 shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. Associated with the driving wheel 26 and directly above the same is a roller 28' and associated with said roller 28 is a similar, roller 29-, said roller 29 being carried on the upper end of a long lever 30, said lever being fulcrumed' at 31 to the channel frame 3 as clearly shown in Fig. 1, the lower end of said lever 30 being curved under the machine to form a convenient treadle 32, said treadle being normally held in its raised position by,means of a coil spring 33 connected to a suitable bracket 34 on the frame ,of the machine.

Carried on .the shaft 25 of the driving wheel 26, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, are the stemming grippers 35. Mounted on said shaft 25 but not rotatable therewith is a sleeve 36 (Fig. 3) carrying a stationary cam 37. The grippers 35 com rise two sections 38 and 39, t c section 39 ing ivoted to thesection 38 at 4011!; shown in ig. 10. The ipping end 41 of the section 38 is provid with a wall'42 extending behind the pivoted section 39 when the said grippers are in an operative position as shown in Fig. 11. Carried on the upper end of the flippers is a roller 43 (Fig. 2), said roller mg a engage the cam 37 in order to bring the ing ends of the 'ppers into 0' ative. ga ged A leaf spifig 44 carried z ii the section 38 and having its free end in enga 'ment with the pivoted section norma ly shaft 25 of t e driving wheel 26 is a cam 45,

(Fig. 3), and associated with said cam 45 is an extension 46 carried on a rock shaft 47 suitably journaled in a sleeve 48 secured to the channel frame piece 3 as shown in Fig. 3. On the inner end of said rock shaft 47 IS 21 depending arm 49 carrying a roller 50, and extending over said roller 50 and secured to the depending arm 49 is a scraper 51 havin for its purpose to prevent any particles 0 the stem or leaf from adhering to the roller 50. A coil spring 52 Fig. 3) connected to the extension 46 norma ly draws said extension toward the channel frame pieces 3, while a similar coil spring 53 connected to said extension 46 normally holds the same in an upri ht position as shown in Fig. 3, which hol s the roller 50 in close contact with the perforated roller 8.

Connecting the free ends of the arms 14 (Fig. 9) is a rod 54 being provided on each end thereof with a guide 55 which is slotted v in its lower portion as shown in Fi 4 to receivea pin 56 arranged in the c annel frames 3. Connected to the rod 54 is an arm 57 shown in 5, 6 and 7, said arm being arran d to be engaged by a in 58 shown in ful lines in Fi l2 and in otted lines in Figs. 6 and 7 sai pin 58 being arranged on the cam 59 (Figs. 12 and 13).

Referring to the cam 59 it will be seen that the same is arranged on the face of the partially toothed wheel 19 and is provided with a sudden off-set 60, a substantial flat surface 61 and a gradual ofi-set 62. Referring to Figs. 5, 6 and 7 in connection with the cam 59 it'will be seen that a lever arm 63 connected to the roller bracket 64 carries a roller 65, which roller 65 is at all times in engagement with the surface or periphery of the cam 59 elf-illustrated in Fig. 1. Connected to the lower end of the lever arm 63 is a link 66 which is connected at its forward end to a reciprocating table 67, said table being shown in plan in Fig. 2. As the cam 59 rotates with the partially toothed wheel 19 the roller 65 in engagement with the periphery of the cam is orced away from the center of the partially toothed wheel 19 as is of course obvious. Associated with the cam 59 is a pivoted lever 68 pivoted to the frame and having two arms 69 and 70 and 0. depending extension 71 (Figs.

.12 and 13). The arm 70 is provided with a of the arm 70 forcing he depending portion 71 outwardly as shown in Fig. 13. The shaft 12 of the forward taller-6 is provided such mamner that the tension of sai scopes with a stop 75, which stop engages the depending portion 71. of t e lever '66, thus preventing rotation of the forward roller 6 and central roller 7 and rear roller 8. As the cam 5'9 continues to rotate, the pin 74.- asses to the flange 73 on the arm 69 of the ever '68 engaging the flange 73 and raisrng the 'de ending portion 71 out of en ageme'nt wit'ht e stop 75 on the shaft 12 o t e forward roller '6 thus allowing said shaft 12 and rollerfi to a ain be rotated.

Arranged nnd er the rollers *6 and-7 are two roller brushes T6 and 7 7 each ro'ller being provided with a guard 78 which prevents portions of the leaf from entering between the brush il'ltttEIlflL'Sllld rollers being for the purpose of brushing the rollers in order to remove any articles of leaf or for eign matter which might iadhere to the rollers 6 and '7, said rollers hein driven by a suitable belt 79 as shown in ig. 4.

Amnged under the rec'i rocating table 67 are two belts 80 which orm an apron, said 'be'l'ts passing over suitable drums 81 at the forward portion of the machine while the fm'ward roller 6 is provided with two wide grooves 82 .to receive said belts 80. Arrmtged under said belts 86 on suitalble drums 83 at both ends of the machine is an endless g pron 84, said apron being driven by means a gear Wheel 85 from a rotating shaft of the mchine.

Connected to the needle lever 30 (Fig. 1) 'is 'a horizontal .arm '86 having an extension 87 thereon, while the drive wheel 26 is revided with'a notch 88 (Fig. 2) within or ich notch the extension 86 enters as shown in Figs. '1 and 2.

The drums -81 of 'the belts 80 (Fig. '1) are carried on a lever 89. the freeend of said lever being connected to a coil sprin 90 in d spring normally tends to stretch the belts 80.

Having thus fully described the several parts of my invention its operation is as dElows:

As shown'in Fig. 2 the reciprocating table '67 is provided on itsafter edge with a series o f sharp pins or fangs 91. When the table is in os'ltion shown in Fig. 2 the tobacco leaf i ustrated in dotted'lines is placed on the table, the operator engaging the leaf on the small sharp pinsoi' tangs'91.

Referring now to Fi 1 which illustrates theilrivin 'belt:28 in otted lines it will be observed t at the roller 29" on the 'treadle 'eration tightens the belt'on the driving fifand 7 thus unlocking the drive whee and all-owing the same to be rotated by the driving belt 28. While the driving wheel is in its locked position as shown in Fig. 1 and the reciprocating table is in its forward position as shown in Fig. 2 the cam roller 65 is in the sudden off set 600i the cam '59. As

the drivigg wheel starts to rotate the toothed portion the partially toothed wheel 19 meshin with the inion 16 (Fig. 12) of the fol-war roller 6 Fig. 9), rotates said forward roller, central roller 7 and near roller 8. During the rotation of these rollers the substantially flat portion '61 of the cam 59 is actin upon the cam roller 65 forcing said roller rom the center ofthe partially toothed wheel 19 which draws the reciprocating table rearwardly to the position shownin Fig. 5. As said cam :19 rotates, the pin 74 engages the flat end 72 on the arm 70 of the pivoted lever 68 (Fig. 13) thus forcing the d ending portion 71 into position shown an causing the same to engage the stop 75 on the shaft 12 of the forward roller 6. As this stop is engaged the tootluul portion of the partially toothed wheel 1*.) passes out of mesh with the pinion 16 thus allowing said partially toothed wheel I! to rotate the distance of the smooth periphcry 22 of the partially toothed when] 19. while the pinion 16 is being engaged and bold against rotationjby the depending porlion 71 of the lever -68. During the rotation of the partially toothed wheel 1!) the pin 74 on the cam 59 is carried on to the flange 73 on the arm 69 of the lever 68 engaging said flange and lifting the depending portion 71 out of engagement with the stop '75 on the shaft 12 of the forward rollor '16 (Fig. 12). As the depending portion 71 is raised out of engagement with the stop To the point 21 of the partially toothed wheel 15 which marks the commcncvnwut of the toothed periphery is brought into mesh with the pmion 16, thus again rotating said pinion and the stemming rollers 6. 7 and 8. As the ram roller '65 is passing along the substantially flat surface 61 of the cam 59 the rewiprm-uling'table with the leaf thereon is bring carried rearwardly to the point illustrator] in Fig. 5. The grippers 353 being rotated with the drive wheel 26 are rotated lo the point where the stem of the leaf is engaged and as the sections of the gripper 2% straddle the stem the'roller 43 on the pivoted section 39 engages lhe cam 37 (Figs. 3 and 4) which force the sections of the gripper logvtlwl causing them to cut and firmly enga the stem. \Vhile the reciprocating table is carrying the leaf rearwardly and while the stem is being engaged by the grippers the rollers are locked against rotation by the mechanism described and shown in Figs. 12 and 13. The cam roller 65 having reached the end of the sub tantially flat portion (31 of the cam the roller starts to travel along the oil set 62 which causes the table to momentarily stop while the gripper is engaging the stem. After the gripper has engaged the stem and carries it into position shown in Fig. 6 the cam yoller 5 is acting on its cam, draws the table over the forward roller 6 and about midway of the central roller 7 as shown in Fig. 6. When the cam 59, partially toothed wheel 19 and lever 68 are in position shown in Fig. 13 which is locking the stemming rollers against rotation the gri ers are in position shown in Fig. 4, wliile the central roller 7 is also in position shown in Figs. 4 and 8 which is their normal position owing to the coil spring 92 (Fig. 8) which holds the roller 7 in its raised position.

Referring now to Figs. 6 and 9 it will be seen that an extension 93 (Fig. 9) is formed on one of the arms 10 which carries the central roller 7, while a broken ring 94 is rovided on the inner side of the partially toothed wheel 19 the end 95 of the broken ring 9* en ages the extension 93 (Fight) forcing said extension down which carries the central roller 7 into position shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 7 ducking said roller and a1- lowing the grippers to pass over the same as shown in Fig. 6.

As the in 58, shown in dotted lines in Figs. 6 and 7, is carried around on the cam 59, said pin engages the arm .37 on the shaft 54 which forces said arm downwardly causing the perforated roller 8 to duck to allow the grippers to pass over the same as shown in Fig. 6. As the grippers are carried out of position shown in Fig. 6 the cam 45 Fig. 3) engages the arm 46 on the rock sha 47 which draws the roller 50 out of the path of I the grippers and simultaneously releases said roller 50 into position shown in Fig. 7. As the rip ers carry the stem over the perforatei ro ler 8 the cam 45 releases the arm 46 allowing the roller 50 to drop back upon the perforated roller .8 as shown in Fig. 7. The tobacco stem being now. gripped between the roller 50 and the perforated roller 8 the grippers release the stem as the roller 43acting on said gripper passes 05 of the 'cam '37; thus the stem is carried between the roller 50 and the perforated roller 8.

Referring now to Fig. 4, which illustrates the central roller 7 in its normal position before the stem has been grip ed by the griprs', and referring also in t iis connection to fig. 2 it will be seen that as the reciprocating table with the leaf thereon advances the end thereof is carried by the belts 80 between the rollers 6 and 7 as the belts 80 assin over the roller 6 guide the end of t e lea between the rollers when the rollers are in position shown in-Fi 4. As soon as the grippers have engage the stem the central roller 7 is ducked as shown in Fig. 5 and as heretofore described; and as the grippers advance with the stem the reciprocatm table advances into osition shown in Fig 6 which causes a old to be made in the leaf as shown in Fig. 6, said fold in the leaf caus ing the stem to be withdrawn from the leaf without an portion of the leaf adhering to the stem. 'he entire leaf passes between the rollers (S and T-and is deposited on the apron 84 which carries the stem to the apron of the machine and drops it into any suitable receptacle. As soon as the leaf has been stemmed the grippers atic 'lagain brought into position shown in Fig. 4 the reciprocab ing table is brought back into its first position by means of the cam roller acting on the surface of the cam 59. The table is then ready to receive the next leaf and the operation of stemming the same is repeated.

In order to etc the machine the pressure is relieved from tlie treadle 42 (Fig. 1) which permits the locking extension 87 to contact on flange of drivin wheehand when the cut awa ortion of the flange comes opposite the loc ring extension 87 said loc'ki-ng extension enters the cut away portion of the flan e by action of spring on treadle, thereby loc ing driving wheel 26and at the same time permitting the belt to straighten and become slackened, which disengages the driving belt. :28 from thedriving w eel 26.

- Having thus fully described my invention what I claim as-new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is

1. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a reci rocating table, a travcling a run, a pair 0 rollers )etween which the lea to be stemmed is carried, a gripper for engaging the leaf and for putting a fold in the same, said reciprocatin table actin in conjunction with the said rollers for ll0l( ing the fold in the leaf, substantially as described.

2. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of two rollers, means for leading a leaf to stemmed betzveen said froiliers. a grip r' or gripping tie stem 0 t e leaf and folding the leaf while the same is being stemmed, substantially as described.

3. Inarrouaceo stemming machine the combination of two rollers, means for leading a leaf to be stemmed between said rollers, a. gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, a pair of rollers for engaging the stem after the same has been gripped, and means for holding a fold in the leaf while the leaf is being stemmed, substantially as described.

4. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of two rollers, means for leading a leaf to be stemmed between said roll ers, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, means passing over said rollers for holding a fold in the leaf while the same is being stemmed, substantially as described.

5. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of two rollers arranged to re ceive a leaf to be stemmed a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, and means for holding a fold inthe leaf while the leaf is being stemmed, substantially as described.

6. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of two rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, and two rollers to-receive the stem after the same has been released by the grip )ers, the whole arranged in such manner t at the leaf passes between the first mentioned rollers and the stem passes between the last mentioned rollers, substantially as described.

7. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a reciprocating table to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a pair of rollers between which the leaf to be stemmed is led, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, means for moving said reci rocatin table over said rollers to hold a old in t e leaf while the leaf is being stemmed, substantially as described.

8. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a reciprocating table to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a pair of rollers between which the leaf is led, a gripper to grip the stem of the leaf, means for momentarily stopping the table while the gripper is ripping the leaf, means for moving the tab e over said rollers to hold a fold in the leaf while the leaf is being stemmed, substantially as described.

9. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a reciprocating table to receive,a leaf to be stemmed,.two rollers between which the leaf to be stemmed is led, a gripper for grippin the stem of the leaf, means for momentari ystoppin said table while the stem is being engaged 1 y the griper, means for movin said table over said rollers to hold a fold in the leaf, a pair of rollers to receive the stem after the same has been ripped by the grip ers, the whole arrange 1n such manner t at the leaf passes between the first mentioned rollers and the stem passes between, the last mentioned rollers, substantially as described.

-10. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a reciprocating table to re ceive a leaf to be stemmed, a pair of rollers between which the leaf is led, a pair of rollers to receive the stem, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf and for leading the stem to said last mentioned pair of rollers, substantially as described.

11. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a reciprocating table to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a pair of rollers, atraveling apron passing between said rollers to lead the leaf thereto, a gripper for grippin the stem, and means for moving said tab over said rollers to hold a fold in the leaf while the leaf is being stemmed, substantially as described.

12. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of two rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, means 'for causin one 0 said rollers to duck to allow the gripper to pass over the same, "a pair of rollers associated with said first mentioned rollers to receive the stem after the same has been grip ed by the grippers, substantially as describe fill) 13. ha tobacco stemming machine the combination of two rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed; one roller being arranged higher than the other, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, means for ducking one of said rollers to allow the'gripper to pass thereover, a pair of rollers associated with the first mentioned rollers, and means for moving one of said rollers out of the path of said gripper, and means for causing said last mentioned rollers to engage the stem, substantially as described.

14. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a pair of rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a gripper for gripping the stem of the leaf, a pair of rollers associated with said first mentioned rollers to receive the stem of the leaf after the same has been released by the grippers, one roller of the said last mentioned pair being perforated, substantially as described.

15. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a pair of rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a pair of rollers associated with said rollers, a ripper for grippin the leaf and for lea ing the stem to sai last mentioned rollers, a. brush arranged under said first mentioned rollers for brushing the same, substantially as described.

16. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a pair of rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed, a pair of rollers associated therewith to receive the stem of the leaf, a ipper for gripping the stem of the leaf an cutting the same t erefrom and for leadin the stem to said last mentioned rollers, su stahtially as described.

17. In a tobacco stemming machine the combination of a pair of rollers to receive a leaf to be stemmed a gripper for rip mg thestem of theleaf a r in said rollers and actuatin said said; drive wheel being provi ed wit a peive wheel or rivip 18. A. tobacco stemming machine oomprising means for engaging the leaf a gr er for engaging the stem and putt rig a fof hn the leaf, and means for maintaining the fold in the leaf while the leaf is being stemmed,

substantially as described.

In testimony whereof Iaflix my signature, in presence of two witnesses.

\VILLARD .D. DOREMUS.

Witnesses:

I). Cour, G. M. FORREST.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 933,065, granted September 7 1909, upon the application of Willard D. Doremus, of Washington, District of Columbia,

for an improvement in Tobacco-Stemming Machines/l anerror appears in the printed specification requiring correction, as follows: in the headings to the specification and drawings the words and figures Application filed November .27, 1905, should read Agiph'cation filed November 27, 1907; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Oflioe.

Signed and sealed this 5th day of October, A. D., 1909.

C. O. BILLINGS, Acting Uommissirmer of Patents.

18. A. tobacco stemming machine oomprising means for engaging the leaf a gr er for engaging the stem and putt rig a fof hn the leaf, and means for maintaining the fold in the leaf while the leaf is being stemmed,

substantially as described.

In testimony whereof Iaflix my signature, in presence of two witnesses.

\VILLARD .D. DOREMUS.

Witnesses:

I). Cour, G. M. FORREST.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 933,065, granted September 7 1909, upon the application of Willard D. Doremus, of Washington, District of Columbia,

for an improvement in Tobacco-Stemming Machines/l anerror appears in the printed specification requiring correction, as follows: in the headings to the specification and drawings the words and figures Application filed November .27, 1905, should read Agiph'cation filed November 27, 1907; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Oflioe.

Signed and sealed this 5th day of October, A. D., 1909.

C. O. BILLINGS, Acting Uommissirmer of Patents.

Correction in Letters Patent No. 933,065.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent N 0. 933,065, granted September 7, 1909, upon the application of Willard I). Doremus, of Washington, District of Columbia, for an improvement in Tobacco-Stemming Machines, an'error appears in the printed specification requiring correction, as follows: In the headings to the specification and drawings the words and figures Application filed November 27, 1905," should read AgipLicationfiled ZVouember :27, 1907, and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may coni'orm to the record of the case in the Patent Ofiice.

Signed and sealed this 5th day of October, A. D., 1909.

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