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Improvements in the Production of Grease for Lubricating Purposes.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Production of Grease for Lubricating Purposes.
WILLIAM WALKER, 48 Paddock Street, Hanley, in the County of Stafford, Oil and
grease Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object the production of a mineral grease for lubricating
purposes, said grease being easily and cheaply produced, and when so produced is as
efficient for many purposes as the more expensive greases made from resin and other
vegetable oils. The following is an example of the method of producing grease
according to my invention :-
I take oil distilled from blast furnace tar three parts, a grease known as petroleum
tailings one part, and lime sifted to a powder ono part. The oil should be contained
in a suitable vessel and the said grease known as petroleum tailings after being warmed
to make it liquid is added to and stirred amongst the said oil, after which the line
flour is added and the whole thoroughly mixed together and left to stand until it is
sufficiently solid to be removed.
The proportions of the ingredients here given may be varied according to the quality
of the grease required, for instance, if more lime is added in proportion to the other
ingredients the grease will be harder, the lime having the effect of solidifying and
turning the oil into grease, and the petroleum tailings impart a body to the grease and
make it a better lubricant.
For many purposes where a common grease is required it will not be necessary to
add the petroleum tailings, simply using the grease made from the lime flour and oil
distilled from blast furnace tar. Although I have mentioned petroleum tailings as an
ingredient for improving the grease, other m'neral lubricating oils or greases will
answer the purpose and may be used instead.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my, said, inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is :-
1. The production of a grease for the purposes hereinbefore mentioned, the said
grease being a compound of oil distilled from blast furnace tar and lime flour substan-
tially as herein set forth.
2. The production of a grease by mixing together oil distilled from blast furnace
tar, a grease known as petroleum tailings, or other mineral lubricating oil or grease,
and lime flour substantially as herein set forth.
Year: 1888

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liquid water-glass or silicious varnish.
The oil tar is heated in a suitable vessel and the other ingredients are added and
intimately mixed with it, the whole being stirred uniformly meanwhile. The paint
so manufactured can be applied with a good stiff brush in one or more coats according
to requirements.
This paint is especially adapted for roofing such as felt zinc and other roofing,
which it renders fire and water proof. It is also recommended for all sorts of
wooden buildings such as verandahs, arbours, sheds, booths and the like, also for
posts, railings barriers, gates and especially for ships, boats, wooden bridges and the
like. The paint also protects floorings and their joists against rot and the appearance
of the fungus xylophagus lacrymans.
This paint is also used with advantage for coating iron articles to protect them
against the influence of the weather and rust, such as iron structures, bridges, railings,
chandeliers, lamp-posts, anchors, iron fittings, pipes, weigh-bridges, turn-tables and
the like.

page_text: The paint can also be used advantageously for coating brickwork and masonry.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The manufacture of a waterproof, fireproof and rot preventing paint consisting
of about 40 per cent., in measure, of heated oil tar with which are mixed intimately
while being uniformly stirred about 50 per cent. of pulverised slate, 4 per cent. of
siccative, 3 per cent. of sal-ammoniac and 3 per cent. of liquid water-glass or silicious
varnish.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Ribbed Fabrics, such as Velveteens and other Fabrics of the like Kind.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ribbed Fabrics, such as
Velveteens and other Fabrics of the like Kind.
I, AUGUSTE DESQUIENS, of Le Thil, in the Republic of France, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
This invention relates to the method of weaving ribbed fabrics, such as velveteens
and other fabrics of the like kind. In weaving such fabrics the threads which
constitute the warp'are ordinarily used single or twisted together, and my present
invention consists in increasing the number of such threads, arranging them side by
side in groups of two, three, four, or five threads.
By this means if one of the threads, arranged as described in groups, breaks, no
defect is produced in the fabric as is the case in the ordinary method of manufacture.
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London,
Agents for the Applicant..

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Velveteens and other Fabrics of the like Kind.
I AUGUSTE DESQUIENS, of Le Thil, in the Republic of France, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be, per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to the method of weaving ribbed fabrics, such as velveteen
and other fabrics of the like kind. In weaving such fabrics the threads which
constitute the warp are ordinarily used single or twisted together, and my present
invention consists in increasing the number of such threads, arranging them side by
side in groups of two, three, four, or five threads.
By this means if one of the threads, arranged as described in groups, breaks, no
defect is produced in the fabric as is the case in the ordinary method of manufacture.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
In the manufacture of ribbed fabrics such as velveteens, the use of warp threads
each consisting of a number of separate threads arranged side by side, substantially as
and for the purpose described.
Dated this 13th day of December 1888.
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London,
Agents for the Patentee.
Year: 1888

page_text: ROBERT LOOF JOHNSON, 1 Terminus Road Eastbourne in the County of Sussex,
Jeweller ARTHUR BOOTS 65 Cavendish Place Eastbourne in the County of Sussex
Jeweller do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of this invention is to enable one man to couple or uncouple Railway
This
Trucks, from either side without the necessity of going between the trucks.
invention can be adapted to the present coupling hooks. This is performed by
cutting a slot G Fig. 1 from the top of the shoulder K. Fig. 1. from the top into
the centre hole where the link passes through into which is placed the shackle A
Fig. 1-2 the ends of which are formed into a loop C fig. 1 with an intermediate
short piece of Iron tubing B. Fig. 2 through this the coupling link F fig. 1 & 2 is
passed. The shackle A Fig. 1 & 2 is kept forward a short distance beyond the
hook N fig. 1 & 2 by an Iron plate or projecting piece of Iron D Fig. 1 & 2. This is
welded on to the bottom of the hook N fig. 1 & 2 so that when it is uncoupled the
link F fig. 1 & 2 can be thrown back over the shackle A Fig. 1 & 2 where it rests
safely until required for coupling which is done by means of a hook pole H Fig. 3. It
is accomplished quickly and with ease, plenty of play is allowed in the loops and holes,
so that they are not likely to become rigid or stiff from rust.
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claim in
Year: 1888

page_text: I, ALLEN WILLIAM NICHOLLS of W. B. Nicholls and Company of 47 Castle Street,
Southwark, Surgical Plaister Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My invention consists of an improved construction of cabinet for holding a coil or
roll of surgical plaister in such manner that the end shall always be presented so that
it can be pulled and the required quantity or length drawn out and cut off.
My improved coil plaister cabinet is represented in the annexed drawings, Figure 1
being a front elevation, Figure 2 an end elevation and Figure 3 a transverse section.
a is an oblong rectangular box the length of which will be somewhat larger than the
width of the tape or continuous plaister which is to be coiled therein; the box has a
lid or cover which can be opened when required and when shut is secured by the
hook or fastening c. dd are rings secured to the top of the box to allow of its being
suspended from hooks or nails. In the ends of the box are circular apertures to give
passage to and form the bearings of a rod or roller e upon which the coil of tape or
continuous plaister is wound. In the front of the box at the lower part is a
longitudinal slot through which the end of the plaister normally protrudes.
In order to supply the cabinet with a coil or roll of plaister the one end of the
plaister is inserted through the slot and attached to the rod or roller e and this rod
or roller is then made to rotate so as to wind up any desired length of the plaister
thereon as seen at The other or final end of the plaister is allowed to protrude
through the slot as shown at h so that it can he pulled and any required length or
auantity drawn out and cut off.
9.

page_text: A distinctive feature in my improved cabinet is the slot f in the front through
which the continuous plaister is introduced when the cabinet is to be charged or
supplied and through which the plaister is withdrawn and cut off as required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The coil plaister cabinet herein-before described and represented in the annexed
drawings.
An Improved Composition for Use in Cleaning Glass, Statuary, and other Substances.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 24th Feb., 1888
An Improved Composition for Use in Cleaning Glass, Statuary,
and other Substances.
We, DAVID SELWYN ROBERTS of 86 London Road, Neath, in the county of
Glamorgan, painter, and ALEXANDER PETERS of 6 and 7 Queen Street, Neath, afore-
said, painter and plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The improved composition in which this invention consists is made up of hydro-
fluoric acid carbolic acid, china clay and water.
These ingredients are thoroughly mixed together and the composition is applied to
the glass, marble or other substance to be cleansed. The composition is preferably
laid on with a brush and after having remained on the substance for a brief interval
it is rubbed off with a cloth or otherwise removed.
The acids in the composition attack, dissolve, and render easily removable impurities
adhering to the substance to be cleansed.
This composition may be applied to the cleansing of glass roofs, windows, statuary,
polished stone pillars and the like.
The following proportions, which may, however, be varied, are found to give in
practice good results.
In one gallon of the composition:-1 quart of hydro-fluoric acid, 2 quarts of
carbolic acid, 2 lbs. of clay, the remainder being water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
An improved composition or mixture for cleansing glass, statuary, polished stone-
work and the like, consisting of hydro-fluoric acid, carbolic acid, china clay and
water in suitable proportions, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 23rd day of January 1888.
NICHOLAS WATTS,
Applicants' Agent.
Improvements in Turning, Planing, or other Machine Tools and Holders therefor
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in Turning, Planing, or other Machine Tools and
Holders therefor
I, JOHANN MARTIGNONI of Frankfort-on-the-Main in the German Empire
Mechanician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement
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This invention relates to an improved turning, planing and other cutting machine
tool It consists of steel cutting disc the circumference of which is recessed or
interrupted at one or more points ground so as to form cutting edges, of a worm
wheel and endless screw in connection with the disc so that this latter may be turned
round into any desired position, and of a holder in which is fixed a screw or screw
bolt carrying the disc and worm wheel and which is provided with a projecting
part for fixing the tool to a rest, slide or support of a lathe, planing or other cutting
machine
In the accompanying drawing Fig 1 is a side view of the tool of this invention,
Fig 2 a front end view thereof, Fig 3 a part sectional side view with cutting disc
removed and Fig 4 a sectional plan
The cutting disc a formed with the ground nose part 6 is fixed by screws c to worm
wheel d which is carried on screw bolt g in holder fand is provided with projecting
part for fixing the holder fin a rest, support or slide of a lathe, planing or other
cutting machine, so that the ground nose 6 of the disc a may serve as a cutting edge
The endless screw h engages in the worm wheel d and serves for adjusting the disc a
It is mounted on holder h
When the tool is to be used the cutting edge of the nose 6 is adjusted to the proper
position by slacking the screw bolt g then operating the screw and worm wheel
mechanism h, d and fixed in the adjusted position by tightening up screw bolt 9 into
holder so as to fix cutting disc a and worm wheel d hrmly to holder f, the screw
bolt 9 being for a part of its length and the boss e of worm wheeld conical, to facilitate
this operation

page_text: As the disc a is of equal thickness and hardness throughout, it may be used until
almost worn away, as when blunt only the nose part 6 has to be ground'sharp In
addition to the nose 6 shewn in the drawing, the disc a may also have at the same
time other and differently shaped cutting edges thus rendering unnecessary the use
of several different discs as different forms of cut may be made on the same piece
of work by a different adjustment of the same without removal from the holder
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1 The cutting disc a provided with cutting edges in combination with endless screw
and worm wheel mechanism hd for the purpose specified substantially as described
and shewn
2 The disc a provided with cutting edges in combination with the in part conical
screw bolt g carrying the worm wheel for the purpose specified substantially as described
and shewn
Year: 1888

page_text: We, JOHN WILLIAMS, Golynos House, Talywain, in the county of Monmouth,
Blacksmith and WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Hanbury Arms Hotel, Caerleon, in the county
of Monmouth, Publican do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved steam trap to work automatically in dis-
charging the condensation water accumulating in the steam pipe of any engine in
case such engine be working some distance from the boiler; so that the steam may
enter into the cylinder of the engine in a dry state.
The apparatus consists in the main of two vertical cast iron cylinders of different
diameters called the inner (marked 3) and outer (marked 4) cylinders; with a
Wurtemberg syphon partly in inner, and partly in outer cylinder; the inlet to syphon
being closed by a conical topped valve (marked 7) this valve being opened by float
(marked 5) which works loosely on the rod.
The apparatus is intended to work attached to a "receiver" (or some such receptacle
where condensation water may collect) placed in the main steam pipe of the engine,
the outlet from such receiver being connected with the inlet (marked 1) of the
apparatus which leads into a perforated pipe, called the distributor, which runs around
the flange of the inner cylinder. This perforated pipe is for the purpose of distributing
the steam and water against the sides of the two cylinders, so that the water may
lie at the bottom of the cylinder; the water rising in the inner cylinder through
holes made in the base thereof.
When sufficient water has collected, the float (5) rises to top of the rod, thus
opening valve (7) the water escaping through syphon (marked 6) the valve (7)
closing against any steam seeking to escape. An air cock should be placed in the lid
of inner cylinder in case of cold water or no pressure.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare what we
claim is
1st. The distributor which is a perforated pipe running around the flange of the
inner cylinder the object being equal distribution, and condensation of steam and
water against the sides of the two cylinders.

page_text: 2nd. We claim for the inner cylinder which is made with a wide flange as a cover
for the outer cylinder; the flange being screwed to the inside flange of the outer
cylinder.
3rd. We claim the escape valve (7) which also acts as a prevention valve against
the escape of steam; this valve works in inner cylinder attached to the same rod as
float (5).
.
We claim the construction of the whole, as shown on drawing as a complete steam
trap; to work automatically.
Dated this 50th day of December 1988
Improvements in Machinery for Decorticating, Breaking, and Sepa- rating Fibrous Materials, such as New Zealand Flax (Yocka), Aloes, Pineapple, and other like Fleshy Fibrous Plants and Leaves.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left. 4th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1889
Improvements in Machinery for Decorticating, Breaking, and Sepa-
rating Fibrous Materials, such as New Zealand Flax (Yocka),
Aloes, Pineapple, and other like Fleshy Fibrous Plants and
Leaves.
I EDWARD BRASIER of Bastable House New Cross in the County of Surrey do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improved machinery for operating upon fibrous materials consists of one large
roller and two or more smaller rollers acting in combination with the surface of the
larger roller.
The surface of the rollers is composed of a series of small V rings mounted upon a
central axis and when the machine is empty there is a clearance between the rollers.
The combined rollers have a lateral end way motion which is produced by a cam
and lever the lever gearing into clutch connecting wheels suitable gearing being
arranged for driving the same.
In the front of the larger and smaller rollers a comb or hackle is mounted in the
inside of the frame of the machine and is so arranged that when the feed rollers take
the fibre from the feed board a lever is pressed down upon the comb which pierces the
leaves and shreds them as they are being drawn through the rollers.
The comb in the up stroke is freed from any adhering matter by the plates placed
between the comb teeth. The pressure on the rollers is regulated by means of a spiral
spring and set screw.
A horizontal pipe is placed in the front of the machine and also at the back to
supply water for washing the fleshy matter of the fibre coming from the machine.
1000
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.(.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: one large and two or more smaller rollers A B C are constructed and arranged to
operate thereon substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described
and represented in the drawings hereto annexed.
2. The improved general arrangement construction and combination of machinery
for operating upon certain descriptions of fibrous materials substantially in the manner
and for the purposes hereinbefore described and represented in the drawings hereto
annexed.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex, M.I.M.E.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The apparatus forming the subject of patent 9196 of 28th June 1887 can also be
used as follows for the changing of the tension of the current :
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings represents a simple commutator consisting of
a metal disc A revolving round a shaft or spindle O. To the periphery of this disc
are fastened insulating strips a and two contact brushes B B¹ are arranged in such a
manner that when one touches one of the insulating strips the other one touches the
conducting part of the periphery.
This commutator serves to charge a condenser D, figure 2 by means of a generator G
of high electromotive force and to discharge it afterwards into the circuit F through a
larger condenser E. For this purpose one of the poles of the generator is connected
with one of the coatings of the condenser D and this coating is further connected with
the first plate of one of the coatings of the condenser E, the other pole of the generator
is connected with the brush B'. The second coating of the condenser D is connected
with a sliding contact which connects it electrically with the disc A. The second
brush B is connected with the first plate of the second coating of the condenser E and
the end plates of this condenser are connected with the circuit F.
When the disc A revolves the second coating of the condenser D will be first
connected with the generator by means of the brush B' disc A and sliding contact C
and this coating will be charged to the potential of the generator; by a further
movement of the disc A this connection with the generator will be broken and the
condenser E will be connected by means of the brush B. The surface of the con-
denser E is larger than that of the condenser D. By this connection the condenser D

page_text: will be discharged into the condenser E and through this into the circuit F and by the
combination of these two condensers the potential will be lowered in the proportion of
the surfaces of the condensers E D.
By the combination of the two condensers the high tension of the generator
is changed into a lower one in proportion to the relative surfaces of the said
-condensors.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
A transformer for electric currents consisting of two condensers of unequal surface,
the condenser having the smaller surface being charged by an electric generator
having a high potential and discharged into the circuit through a second condenser
having a larger surface whereby the original potential is lowered substantially as
described.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 15th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th Feb., 1889
I, JAMES GEORGE ACCLES of 4 Craven Street, Strand, in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
According to this invention I construct a cartridge box of a cylindrical form and
in which the cartridges are packed in a helix, being received in recesses in a band,
which can be drawn out of the box to deliver the cartridges one by one.
The band may either be of a less width than or of the same width as the box.
In the former case I fix in the box a helical partition so as to make a helical space
to receive the band. In the latter case the edges of the band are received into
helical grooves or guides in the two circular ends of the box. In order to reduce
the friction, the band of the partition may be corrugated or otherwise formed in such
a way that the leaden bullets shall not bear upon anything, the friction being taken
by the brass cartridge cases.
Year: 1888

page_text: ELLEN LAKE Collar Laundress Northam near Bideford Devon do hereby declaro
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A Collar & Front Combined. The front to be made with an immitation opening
in the centre. One part of the front to be attatched to a Collar (of any shape) the
other part to a band. One end of the collar to be fastened to the front by stud, or
button.
Dated this Twenty seventh day of October One thousand eight hundred and
aight sight
A Combined Automatic Candle Shade Holder and Extinguisher..
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Automatic Candle Shade Holder and Extinguisher..
I, CHARLES EDWARD GREEN, of 25 Ely Place, London, Clerk, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same, is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a novel combination of candle shade holder, which lowers
as the candle is consumed, and of a flame extinguisher, capable of being held up, or
away from the candle by a sliding clip, yet available for an automatic release by an
appliance, such as a pin stuck into the candle, a clip embracing the candle, or by
pressure against the candle socket, the main object being, that an automatic
extinguishing shall occur when the candle has burnt down the prescribed distance,
by the position at which the pin or the clip is affixed on or to the candle.
For the purpose of my invention and as shown on the annexed drawings,
Figures 1 and 2, the article is composed of a weighted thimble or socket A, shown
also in section at Figure 3, the upper end B of which, sits upon the candle C to
lower itself on the candle as consumed, the lower part of the thimble serving as a
guide, its depth from a to b being sufficient to keep the shade holder D in an upright
position. The holder D is attached to the socket A by wires, or metal strips E, E,
one of which is partially embraced by a sliding strip F (see Figure 4).
This sliding strip F carries a lock plate G, under the nose of which, the
tongue H of the extinguisher lever I can he engaged when the extinguisher or
cap J and its lever I are lifted into the position shown at Figure 1, but which,
when the tail end K of the strip F bears upon an obstacle, such as a pin pushed
partly into the candle C, or on to a clip L placed on the candle and in the
descending path of the piece K, the tongue H becomes released, the cap. J then
falling, as at Figure 2, to extinguish the flame.
Any appliance can be affixed on or to the candle for actuating the leg K and
catch G, that forming no part of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :--
1. The construction of a candle shade holder, and an automatically releasable
extinguisher appliance, arranged and combined, and acting in the manner described,
and substantially as indicated by the annexed drawings.
2. The attachment of an extinguisher J to a candle shade holder frame and
arranged for automatic action or otherwise as described.
The 5th day of December 1888
The 5th
day of December 1888
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Charles Edward Green.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, HENRY ARTHUR PICKTHALL, of Fairview Road, Oxton in the County of Chester,
Shipowner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object, a well-dish which will prevent the corners of the
meat from slipping into the well and which will allow the gravy free access to the
well.
The invention is best described by the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a dish constructed according to this invention,
and
Figure 2 a longitudinal section of Figure 1.
In these AA are gravy channels, B a bridge forming a part of the dish and
perforated for gravy channels set forth at C, and D the well. I prefer the bridge not
to project above the last bend of the rim and the faces to project outward from the
well so as to form a sharp abutment. It is obvious, however, that numerous other
forms could be used such as a few projecting pieces either from the sides or floor of
the dish or both. The best and strongest form known to me is that shown in the
drawing, and I give it simply as an illustration not to bind myself in any way to its
exact form.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
A well-dish having a salient projection or bridge, forming a part of the said dish,
placed immediately in front of the well so as to prevent the meat from slipping into
the well, while giving free access to the gravy.
Dated this 15th day of November 1888.
Year: 1888

page_text: We, HEINRICH OSTERMANN, Chemist of 5 rue Neuve du Temple CHARLES LACROIX,
Director of the Usine de Degrossissage, Coulouvreniere, both in Geneva in
Switzerland, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, that is to say :-
Our invention relates to a new metallic alloy intended to be used in place of Steel,
and more particularly for manufacturing such parts of watches or chronometers which,
when they become magnetized or oxidized, are liable to interfere with the good working
of the watch or chronometer. Our said alloy is also specially useful for manu-
facturing balance wheels and spiral springs for watch escapements.
Our metallic alloy is composed of Gold, Palladium, Rhodium, Copper, Manganese,
Silver and Platinum.
These metals are suitably combined together in the following proportions.
Gold, thirty to forty parts; Palladium, thirty to forty parts; Rhodium one tenth
to five parts; Copper, ten to twenty parts; Manganese, one tenth of a part to five
parts; Silver, one tenth of a part to five parts; and Platinum one tenth of a part to
five parts.
The copper and manganese may first be melted and the so obtained alloy combined
with the other specified metals, or all the metals may be put together in a crucible and
melted together. In the latter case the manganese must be placed upon the bottom
of the crucible.

page_text: Having now particularly described the nature of our invention we declare that we
claim
a
1. An alloy composed of gold, palladium, rhodium, copper, manganese, silver, and
platinum, for the purpose specified.
2. An alloy composed of thirty to forty parts of gold, thirty to forty parts of
Palladium, one tenth of a part to five parts of Rhodium, ten to twenty parts of Copper,
one tenth of a part to five parts of Manganese, one tenth of a part to five parts of
Silver, and one tenth of a part to five parts of Platinum, substantially as described and
for the purpose specified.
Improvement in Bottle Stoppering.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 23rd July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Sept., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Bottle Stoppering.
TOM IRELAND 13 Junction View Audenshaw near Manchester Joiner do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Comprises Swivel with Cork attached, two side Locking Levers, and Clasp. The
swivel is attached to the two side locking levers by a crossbar and swings loose.
The clasp is fastened round the neck and under the collar of Bottle with an arm on
each side which locks the Levers; when the Swivel and Cork, is pushed down you
press the Levers to the Arms, and all is locked. To uncork the Bottle you press the
Levers from the Arms and so unlock.
Improvement in Bottle Stoppering.
TOM IRELAND 13 Junction View Audenshaw near Manchester Joiner do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Comprises Swivel with Cork attached, two side Locking Levers, and Clasp. The
swivel is attached to the two side locking levers by a crossbar and swings loose.
The clasp is fastened round the neck and under the collar of Bottle with an arm on
each side which locks the Levers; when the Swivel and Cork, is pushed down you
press the Levers to the Arms, and all is locked. To uncork the Bottle you press the
Levers from the Arms and so unlock.
Apparatus for Supply of Hot and Cold Water.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 1st May, 1889-Accepted, 15th June, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Supply of Hot and Cold Water.
WILLIAM HENRY JENKINS 36 Parade Leamington Engineer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a boiler A connected by pipes B C, D E forming columns
to a tank F.
The pipe B has no internal communication with boiler. It has a branch O to be
connected to a cold water service it has also a cock 1.
The pipe C has no internal communication with boiler-this forms an overflow or
steam pipe from tank.
The pipo D is a flow pipe & also contains the hot draw off cock 2.
The pipe E is a return pipe.
The pipes are convertible one for the other.
Pipe B is furnished with a ball cock inside tank & the nose of the cock is
lengthened to a point near bottom.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Supply of Hot and Cold Water.
WILLIAM HENRY JENKINS 36 Parade Leamington Engineer & Contractor
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention consists of a boiler A, connected by pipes B, C, D E forming
columns to a tank F.
The pipe B has no internal communication with boiler, it has a branch O. to be
connected to a cold water service; it also has a cock 1.
The pipe C has no internal communication with boiler, this forms an overflow or
steam pipe from tank.
The pipe D is a flow pipe & also contains the hot draw off cock 2.
The pipe E is a return pipe.
The pipes are convertible one for the other.
Pipe B is furnished with a ball cock inside tank & the nose of the cock is
lengthened to a point near bottom of tank.
The letters A, B, C &c. refer to drawings left with provisional specification.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The arrangement or combination.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following stateinent :-
The invention relates to an improvement in that portion of the furnace surrounding
the fire-pot and the object of the invention is to so construct the water jacket
surrounding the fire-pot that it may be lined with fire brick, and at the same time
present a heating surface of metal in direct contact with the fire within the pot. It
consists, essentially, in forming the interior wall of the jacket with recesses shaped to
receive fire-bricks, the metal portion of the water-jacket being even with the surface
of the fire-bricks so as to form a surface of iron and fire-brick alternately in that
portion of the furnace which surrounds the fire-box.
Fig. 1 is a perspective sectional view of that portion of a furnace which surrounds
the fire-pot.
Fig. 2 is a sectional plan of the same.
In the class of furnace in which the water-jacket is formed around the fire-pot and
the metal inner wall of the pot arranged to come in contact with the fire, it is found
in practice that the water within the jacket has the effect of cooling the hot coals
immediately in contact with it, and unless the fire be constantly forced, the body of
coals in the fire-pot is reduced in temperature to a considerable extent, and in some
cases this cooling-off process has the effect of putting out the fire.
In this improvement the interior metal walls A of the water-jacket are formed with
a series of recesses to receive the fire-bricks B; the inner wall A being flush with the

page_text: face of the fire-bricks. These recesses are dove-tailed so as to retain the segments of
the fire-brick B in position, and they form, with the metal surface, a continuous wall.
of fire-brick and metal around the fire-pot C.
As a large mass of the inner wall of the water-jacket thus formed is composed of
fire-bricks the fire in the pot C is protected from the cooling effect of the water within
the water space D while at the same time sufficient metal surface of the wall A
is presented to the fire to secure the necessary heat for the water in the D.
space
A further advantage in this construction lies in the fact that the water surrounds
three sides of each fire-brick B thus preventing the fire in the pot C from affecting
the bricks to the extent that they would be affected were they in contact with each
other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me
by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is:
A furnace having a fire-pot surrounded by a hollow jacket having its inner wall
shaped to receive a number of fire-bricks the said fire-bricks being separated by
water-spaces substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 28th day of December 1888.
Improvements in Bicycle and Tricycle Saddles.
Year: 1888

page_text: Complete Specification Left, 19th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 16th Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bicycle and Tricycle Saddles.
HENRY SIMS, Bicycle Maker, S, Wells Terrace, Finsbury Park, County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relating to Bicycle and Tricycle Saddles consists, Firstly—It has a
spiral spring or springs round the Saddle pillar on which the arin carrying Saddle
works vertically. Second.-Hinge-joint carried forward, and a steel arm fitted to
hinge-joint running backward, with Saddle tension across. Third.-The screw adjust-
ment on Saddle pillar to tension spiral spring or springs. Fourth.-I claim in this
Saddle of having no cross-action, and working on spiral spring or springs.
רי
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Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 10th Feb., 1888
1, WILLIAM EDWARD BERRY of No. 5 Boufield Road Lewisham in the County of
Kent, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to a cheap and simple construction of marker for drawing on
the ground the lines required for lawn tennis and such like games, as I will describe
referring to the accompanying drawings. A is a tubular body or frame of the
apparatus constituting the handle by which it is held and moved, and constituting
also a reservoir for the marking liquid which is poured in at the top through a
funnel B and a strainer C, and which flows out in quantity governed by a stop cock D
on to the periphery of the marking wheel E, which has round it a coating of soft.
material such as felt. In order to guide the operator, I attach to the lower part of
the tube a sight F in the plane of the middle of the wheel, enabling him to direct the
wheel along a line of tape, cord or the like laid on the ground.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
A marker for lawn tennis and such like games substantially as herein described and
illustrated by the drawings.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrical Dry Elements.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrical Dry Elements.
I CARL GASSNER Jr. of Mayence, Germany, Doctor, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object to facilitate the formation of a layer of hydrated
peroxide of iron on the carbon electrode of galvanic dry elements such as are described
in Letters Patent No. 16810/86 which were granted to me. I obtain this by bringing
carbon saturated with a solution of chloride of iron in contact with an exciting or
agitating mass which absorbs chlorine from the chloride of iron and therefore precipitates
hydrated peroxide of iron-For this object I make use of an excitant liquid composed
of a solution of caustic soda or caustic potash and starch flour, as the chlorine gas of the
chloride of iron forms with the caustic soda chloride of sodium, or with the caustic
potash chloride of potassium while hydrated peroxide of iron is precipitated.
Further I obtain this by combining the exciting or agitating mass with sal-
ammoniac, chloride of zinc and protoxide of zine; as the protoxide of zinc and chloride
of zinc also take up chlorine from the chloride of iron and precipitate hydrated
peroxide of iron.
Or I can obtain the same result by means of glue, gelatine and other such substances
taking up water which are employed as exciting materials for galvanic dry elements
and which are combined for this purpose with an ammoniac salt, as the ammoniacal
gas becoming free under the influence of the current withdraws the chlorine from the
chloride of iron and precipitates hydrated peroxide of iron.
The depolarisation by the freshly precipitated hydrated peroxide of iron is both a
good and lasting one as it gives up all its oxygen, in the presence of salammoniac.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is,
The production of hydrated peroxide of iron in galvanic dry elements by chloride of
iron in combination with a chemical body contained in the exciting or agitating mass
or developed therein by the action of the current which absorbs Chlorine from the
chloride of iron.
age
Year: 1888

page_text: Forage.
I, CHARLES PARKIN GOODE of Albion Mills York Road, Kings Cross in the County
of Middlesex, Forage Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the manufacture of compressed forage in blocks of form and
weight conveniently portable each containing in small bulk a large amount of nutriment
for horses and other animals.
For this purpose I mix together chopped hay or straw (ghoosa) about 48 lbs. in
weight, and pease beans, tares, lentils, or gram about 32 lbs. I compress this
80 lbs. of mixture until it forms a block occupying the bulk of about 1 cubic foot.
Each block after being compressed, while it is still held between its pressing plates,
is baked and is thus rendered quite firm and permanent in form without any tendency
to expand. After baking I remove the pressing plates and pack each block for
transport in canvas or gunny. As the block does not tend to change in form or
dimensions, no hoops or bands of any kind are required to secure the bale, which can
be readily cut open when required for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The manufacture of compressed forage in portable blocks packed in fabric without
hoops or bands, substantially as herein described.
Manufacture of a Non-alcoholic Drink or Beverage.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1888
Specification Accepted, 18th May, 1888
Manufacture of a Non-alcoholic Drink or Beverage.
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HENRY CARTER Vinecot, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, S.E., Gentleman living on
Private Income, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
This compound is claimed not as a medicine but as a beverage, & is nourishing &
invigorating to the system; it being made solely from herbs. The quantities &
ingredients are:-5 lbs of Dandelion Root. 5 lbs of horehound, 1 lb. of Mustard
Seed. 1lb of Camomile Flowers, 1 lb of Salt, 1 cwt of Sugar, to 100 Galls. of
water, lb of German Yeast.
The herbs are boiled for 5 hours, then strained; the German Yeast added; &
bottled for use, then allowed to stand for 3 weeks in a cool place before using.
.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention; & in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what I
claim is;
A Vertical Grinding Mill for Grinding all kinds of Minerals.
Year: 1888

page_text: A Vertical Grinding Mill for Grinding all kinds of Minerals.
We GEORGE NORMAN and ROBERT ARTHUR NORMAN Mount Street Sheffield in
the County of York Engineers do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The machine is constructed for Grinding Wet or Dry material, Coal, Coprolite or
other minerals or materials and will be made of Iron or Steel and in accordance with
Drawing and the explanation as follows:-An outer casing enclosing a vertical spindle
or shaft, Rings, Discs or Grinding runners. J Driving gear fixed at top or bottom of
machine as may be required and attached to spindle D by ordinary mechanical
arrangements so as to drive right or left hand or both ways. D The verticle spindle
or shaft, in one or more pieces to which the runners or grinders I are so attached that
they may be driven at uniform or varying speeds the bottom ones quicker than top
ones or in opposite directions to one another. I Runners or Discs two or more in
number will be grooved or fluted or toothed on the edges. The grooves or flutes will
be made at various angles with the axis and widest at the upper side of runner and
reduced towards the underside in such form and at such angle as required for the
material to be operated upon. The Discs are so arranged that they can be lifted out of
the casing and rings the lower runner being less in diameter than the upper ones or
the lower runner larger than the upper ones. These Discs are made solid or in
segments, or with solid body and chilled-iron or steel faces fitted to form the grinding
surfaces. A. Grinding rings plain fluted or toothed on faces similar to the runners or
discs and to be made solid or in segments or with grinding faces attached. C. Space
or distance rings fitted in segments or solid. G Revolving scraper to turn the ground
material into shoots H and revolving or oscillating screens or sieves. F Shoot or
spout for feeding. E Screws wedges or levers for raising lowering or removing the
runners and for regulating the aperture between the runners I and rings A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
A vertical machine with Discs running at right angles with the vertical shaft and
grinding with the periphery cut in grooves, flutes or toothed as described and the
arrangement of discs being less or larger at the bottom than the top.
Dated this Fourteenth day of November 1900