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of the levers A A a continuous motion is given to the shaft M as will be readily seen, and power may be applied from it to any machine. 5 I do not confine myself to the exact mode of gearing herein described as many modifi- cations of the same may be used and answer equally well. But What I claim as my invention and desire 10o to secure by Letters Patent is- The application for the purpose specified of one or more levers A' A with the floats or blades B B at their lower ends against
which the current acts, said levels being at- tached at about their centers to an adjust- 15 able frame D by an universal joint C as de- scribed, the upper ends of the levers being attached to cranks I, I, by which, through any suitable gearing motion is communi- cated to the shaft M substantially as de- 20 scribed. JAMES HARDIE. Witnesses: G. . W. WRIGHT, JOEL T. CASE.