”No. 8099.—Coupling for Cords.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by letters patent, is the use of half couplings, A, A, (each of similar shape and construction,) formed with lips, a, a, having slots, b, b, into which projecting hooks, C, C, fit, having notches, c, c, serving for the bolts, D, D, to enter and lock the coupling, or constructed and operating for the purposes shown, in any manner substantially the same.

LAWTON J. WARE.”

Warren R.I.

Reference Data:

Congressional Edition, by US Congress, 1852, page 169