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Improvements in Tip Caps for Umbrellas.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tip Caps for Umbrellas.
I, THOMAS COLLIEU, of 15 Chiswell Street, in the City of London, 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:
The object of this invention is to provide umbrellas with tip caps which will
automatically adjust themselves in position over the tips or ends of the ribs of the
umbrella, by the simple act of grasping the top of the ribs in the hand.
And in order that my invention may be well understood and carried into practice I
will describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawing which represents
a sectional elevation of part of an umbrella fitted with my self adjusting tip cap.
A is a recess in the handle of the umbrella within which I place a spiral or other
spring B. The lower end of this spring abuts against a flange C on the tip cap D.
The said tip cap slides over a collar E fixed on the handle of the umbrella and
provided with a stop F to prevent the tip cap D from slipping too far down. The tip
cap is bevelled or curved on its under side J as shewn in the drawing so that on
grasping the neck or upper part G of the umbrella within the hand the pressure of
the tips H on the bevel or curve J of the tip cap will overcome the pressure of the
spring B and push the tip cap upwards allowing the tips to come close against the
umbrella stick; the pressure being now removed from the tip cap the spring will
again come into action and force the cap down over the tips of the umbrella, thus
securing them by the mere act of grasping the top of the ribs. To release the tips it
will of course be necessary to press the tip cap upwards against the pressure of the
spring B.
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 construction of a spring-actuated tip cap for umbrellas with a bevelled or
curved underside against which the tips of the umbrella ribs press when grasped in
the hand so as to force the same upwards against the pressure of the spring, sub-
stantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Dalth: 921 1ft 1080
*CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Feb., 1889
Specification Accepted, 16th Mar., 1889
1, JOSEPH WARREN CALEF, of North Easton, in the County of Bristol, State of
Massachusetts, in the United States of America, Gentleman 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 consists in a series of elastic wire ribs, preferably arranged in loops
or hows, suitably secured to a holder, and arranged to catch the seeds or stones of
raisins pressed against said ribs, the ribs supporting the raisin, while the seeds are
pressed through the skin of the raisin, between the ribs, the latter being so spaced,
that they will be slightly displaced, when a seed comes between any two of them, the
spaces between the ribs being slightly narrower than the average diameter of the
seeds, so that after a seed has passed between two of the ribs it will be caught and
held behind said ribs.
The drawings accompanying this specification represent in Fig. 1. a perspective
view of my improved raisin seeder; Fig. 2 represents an end view of the same, Fig. 3
represents an enlarged section on line a. c. in Fig. 1.
The wire ribs are represented at 2, 2, 2 and are here shown, as composed of coils of
spirally wound wire, soldered or otherwise attached to a holder, or handle 3. The
ribs may be straight or of any other desired form, instead of being curved, if desired;
but I prefer the curved form because the ribs are thereby kept in place and are less
liable to be bent by the pressure of the raisins, than if they were straight.
The ribs should be separated by spaces slightly narrower than the minimum
thickness of a raisin seed and the wire from which they are made should be sufficiently
flexible to permit the ribs to spring apart and allow a raisin seed to pass between
them.
A sheet metal shield or cover 4, may be attached to one side of the holder to cover
the coils at one side and support the pressure exerted upon the operative side of the
coils.
When a raisin 5 is presented against the ribs, the seeds 6, are caused by the
pressure to break through the skin and pass between the ribs. The latter yielding or
springing apart to permit the passage of the seeds there between, as indicated in Fig. 3
ID 1

page_text: and springing back after the seeds have passed into the interior of the coil, thus
preventing said seeds from adhering to the body of the raisin, so that when the latter
is removed from the ribs the seeds will remain within tho seadur.
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 :-
Ist. A raisin-seeder composed of a series of elastic ribs, placed side by side and a
holder therefor, as set forth.
2nd. A raisin-seoder composed of a spiral wire and a holder or handle therefor,
substantially as described.
Brd. A holler or handle provided with a shield or cover 4, and a series of wire ribs,
substantially as and for purposes herein specified.
JOSEPH WARREN CALEF.
Improvements in Bedsteads.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bedsteads.
I, FREDERICK HAINSWORTH, of 42 Quincy Street, Chicago, in the County of Cook,
and State of Illinois, United States of America, Blacksmith 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 improvement in bedsteads consists in making the end and side pieces of a
bedstead, partable from the posts so that when packing for shipping or exporting,
the side and end pieces can be entirely seperated from the posts, and the various
parts can be nested or packed together in a solid and compact form, and thus take
up much less room than when not seperated.
The figure in the drawing is a perspective view of one corner of a bedstead in
which the different parts forming the bedstead are seperated and ready to be nested
together for shipping or exporting. A, is the post, and it can be made of any
material and in any style desired. In it are made_slotted apertures D, D. B is
the side piece having at its ends the headed pins E, made to fit into the slotted
apertures O, O, in the posts. C is the head piece of the bedstead having in its
ends the headed pins I, I, which fit into the slotted apertures D, D, in the posts.
All of the slotted apertures D and O are made with their upper parts larger than
their lower parts so as to admit the head of the pin, and hold snugly the body
of the pin. To seperate the parts the head and side pieces are lifted up, so the
head of the pin will pass out of the larger part of the hole or aperture. Thus the
posts and head and side pieces can be readily and entirely seperated, and the different
parts can be nested or packed together for shipping or exporting in the smallest
space possible, which is much less than when the posts and end pieces are inseperably
united, as the posts are thicker than the end pieces, which leaves a vacant space
between the end pieces in the nesting.
The space between the feet of the posts and end pieces is entirely done away
with. It will be observed that in this invention I have accomplished what is greatly
desired, viz., the utmost compactness and economy of space, features necessary in
economically shipping and exporting goods. In overlaying metal bedsteads with a
different surfacing such as copperizing and bronzing, it can be done better with
the parts seperated.
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
As an article of manufacture a bedstead having the end and side pieces partably
connected with the posts so said pieces can be parted from the posts for nesting
and packing for shipping and exporting.
1000
FREDERICK HAINSWORTH.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Hooks and Eyes Used in Dressmaking.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Apr., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 5th July, 1889-Accepted, 10th Aug., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hooks and Eyes Used in Dressmaking.
I, RICHARD REES 146 Aldersgate Street London E.C. Haberdashery Buyer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Instead of the shank of the hook & eye being finished as at present, the wire forming
the same is extended #inch (more or less) at right angles on either side and curved
at the extreme ends for the purpose of holding in an outstretched position the material
to which the hook and eye shall be attached.
RICHARD REES.
RICHARD REES.
An Improved Saddle Rack.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 19th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 19th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Saddle Rack.
I FREDERICK JOHN STEWART CLEEVE Lieutenant Royal Artillery % Messrs. Cox
& Co. Craigs Court Charing Cross London do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The ridge A A is divided into two parts at B-which are joined by a hinge. The
uprights CC fit into cleats D D on the outside of the saddle case or other box and into
sockets E E under the ridge. When closed the ridge is bent round until A meets A
thus forming a box-size about two feet by four inches by four inches in which the
uprights are packed.
.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Saddle Rack.
FREDERICK JOHN STEWART CLEEVE Captain Royal Artillery care of Messrs. Cox
& Co. Craigs Court Charing Cross London 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 ridge of the saddlerack is hinged at the centre and can be folded up (vide
drawings left with the provisional specification) into a box size about two feet by five
inches by five inches to contain the uprights etcetera.
These uprights may either be fixed in cleats secured to a saddlebox or into feet
resting on the ground.
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 conversion of the ridge of the saddlerack into a box to contain its parts.
An Improved Out-door Game.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd June, 1889
Complete Specification Left. 3rd Apr., 1890-Accepted, 10th May, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Out-door Game.
WILLIAM ALFRED MORRISON BROWN Spirit Merchant 15 Guildford Street Leeds,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in confining or indicating a certain space on a lawn or
tennisgreen for the purpose of playing the game or games now usually played on a
billiard table. I provide board or other suitable sides having wire or springs for the
cushions, the pockets being indicated by openings or spaces with a small bell adjacent
thereto. In place of ordinary ques this game will be played with mallets. The whole
apparatus may be made portable or permanent and when laid or fixed down will form
as near as may be an out door billiard table.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Out-door Game.
I WILLIAM ALFRED MORRISON BROWN Spirit Merchant, 15 Guilford Street, Leeds,
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 consists in confining a certain space on a floor or lawn for the
purpose of playing a game or games now usually played on a billiard table the same
may be either a fixture or portable the whole apparatus when laid down will form as
near as may be a ground billiard table played with mallets instead of cues.
Refering to the drawings it will be seen that the apparatus when put together forms
a complete billiard floor or table as shewn on Fig. 6. Figs. 1 & 11 shews the means
of fixing the sides or cushions together with metal clasps or bands A & B which also
forms the pockets. Fig. 3 & 4 shews the cushions or sides placed in position thus the
slots A 1 drop on to the buttons or screws F 2 thus binding the whole together.
Fig. 5 is a section of the cushions or sides having a spike or prong to keep the side or
cushions in their place on the floor or ground during play suitable provision is made
by rubber springs or other suitable or well known substance to make the ball rebound
therefrom as shewn in X Fig. 5 the ball being represented by D. A mallet of the
usual type is provided having on its face leather or other substance as usually seen on
cue tips Fig. F 3. By the foregoing explanation it will be seen that the table or
enclosure being of a portable nature may be put down, taken up or packed with great
facility, the whole apparatus fitting together as one piece.
I do not bind myself to any size or modification thereof.
Having now particularly described & 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 manufacture of portable sides or cushions such as are herein shewn and
described as and for the purpose herein mentioned.
2. The manufacture of the several parts in manner substantially as shown &
described.
Dated this 24th day of March 1890
Improvements in Tension Pulleys, Specially Applicable to the Driving Tapes Used in Spinning Frames.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 1st June, 1889
Improvements in Tension Pulleys, Specially Applicable to the
Driving Tapes Used in Spinning Frames.
I, PRIESTLEY BAIRSTOW of Hanson Lane Halifax in the county of York Tinner do
hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
I construct my pulleys with their rims or peripheries of a concave form (where
the tape runs) with flanges at each side also bevelled up from the concave to the
flanges and without corners at the outer edges of the rims.
By this arrangement it is impossible for the tapes to slip off their pulleys, and
when putting on the tapes, thore is no possibility of the attendant injurying his
hands or of the tapes being injured or cut as constantly occurs with the existing
pulleys. The pulleys are also stronger and more durable.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant

page_text: Dated this Twenty sixth day of April 1889.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Strunt, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Appliance for Raising and Lowering Window Blinds.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Loft,
17th
May 1800 Accented 12th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Raising and Lowering Window Blinds.
JAMES GAMLIN 180 Grange Road Birkenhead Cabinet Maker do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The blind works with a cog & lever; and by acting directly on the roller does not
destroy the cord.
When tension is put on the cord, it lifts the lever and the blind is then free to be
pulled up or allowed to run down; as soon as the cord is let go, the lever falls
and locks in the cog wheel.
The pulley in the lever is to facilitate the running of the cord; it is higher on one
side so as to keep the cord from running up over the cogs on the roller.
The special features of this invention are-
The lever, pulley, and bracket; and its impossibility to get out of order.
00 1 1
C AL 1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Raising and Lowering Window Blinds.
JAMES GAMLIN 180 Grange Road Birkenhead Cabinet Maker 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 blind action works with a cog and lever, and by acting directly on the roller
does not destroy the cord. When tension is put on the cord, it lifts the lever A. and
the blind is then free to be pulled up, or, allowed to run down. As soon as the cord
is let go, the lever A. falls and locks in the cog wheel C. The pulley in the lever A.
is to facilitate the running of the cord; it is higher on one side so as to keep the cord
from running up over the cog C. on the roller.
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
alaim is
(1) The lever & pulley.
(2) The bracket.
(3) Impossibility to get out of order.
Dated this 17th day of May 1890.
JAMES GAMLIN.
Improved Means for Preventing the Slipping of Driving Belts.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Preventing the Slipping of Driving Belts.
I FREDERICK WILLIAM BARKER of the firm of Horn & Son of 151 Strand in
the County of Muddlesex, Patent Agent (a communication to me from abroad by
Frederick W. Nichols and Jonathan E. Ingersoll both of Adrian, County of
Lenawee, State of Michigan, United States of America) 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 my invention has for its object the provision of means for preventing the
slipping of belts on pulleys and consequently the preventing of the running off of
belts, since the latter is caused by the former.
The figure in the drawing sufficiently illustrates my invention.
A represents the driven pulley and B the driver. is a belt running on these
pulleys, and D is another belt placed on top of or over the first and running there-
with, thus forming a double belt. These belts may be of any desired width or any
desired thickness but I have found by experience that where two belts are thus
used they perform better service and last much longer than a single belt of twice
their aggregate thickness.
In operating these belts I find that the inner belt will sag, as the belts
the pulleys, and the outer belt will sag somewhat as the belts pass below the pulleys.
pass above
By thus running two belts one on top of the other, slipping is almost entirely
obviated the running off of the belt is prevented and the belt made to last longer.
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 means for preventing the slipping of belts, consisting of two belts, placed one
above the other on the pulleys, so as to form a double belt, both belts mounted
loosely on the pulleys, so that the inner belt will sag as the belts pass over the pulloys,
and the outer belt will sag as the belts pass under the pulleys, substantially as
described.
Dated this 8th day of V
1034
HORN & SON,
Applicant's Agents.
Improved Seat for Sanitary Appliances.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 14th July, 1590-Accepted, 4th Oct., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Seat for Sanitary Appliances.
I, LAMBERT JOHN DOPPING-HEPENSTAL of Derrycassan, Granard, Ireland, Captain
in Royal Engineers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
An improved seat for sanitary appliances made of wood or other suitable material,
so contrived as to leave a gap, or opening, in front, which causes it to somewhat
resemble a horse-shoe in plan.
Note. It is simply & conveniently made out of three pieces of wood, each (say)
18 in. by six inches by one in.; two are placed flat, and the third is screwed flat upon
them, so as to unite them, in such a manner that when shaped out and rounded off, a
circle of (say) 10 inches in diameter is partially enclosed, leaving a gap in front (which
is the main feature of this seat).
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Seat for Sanitary Appliances.
I, LAMBERT JOHN DOPPING-HEPENSTAL of Derrycassan, Granard, Ireland, Captain
of Royal 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 :—
Improved seat for sanitary appliances, made of wood, or other suitable material, so
contrived as to leave a gap or opening in front, which causes it to somewhat resemble
a horse-shoe in plan.
Note. It is simply and conveniently made out of a piece of wood about 5' 2" long
by 6 inches by 1 inch thick (Fig. 1) cut into three pieces; two of these are placed flat
and inclined to one another at an angle of (say) 38°; the third is laid flat upon them,
and united to them by screws in such a manner that, when shaped out, a circle of about
a square foot area is partially enclosed, leaving a gap in front of about 2 inches
width, which is the main feature of this seat-(Fig. 2).
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 use of a gap or opening in the front of seats for sanitary appliances.
¿í The simplicity in construction resulting therefrom.
Improvements in Scrap-books.
Year: 1889

page_text: Improvements in Scrap-books.
I, CARL HEINRICH HAMMANN, of Offenbach on Main, in the county of Hesse,
Germany Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE
MENTS IN SCRAP-BOOKS" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
Both
Hitherto, the collecting of autographs, news paper cuttings, letters and such other
articles has been effected in that way that the same either were kept loose in port-
folios and such other contrivances, or were pasted into books, covers etc.
these methods of keeping have their inconveniences. In the latter case, for instance,
the taking-out of single objects of the collection will be quite impossible without
injuring the object itself by the first named method this taking-out may be done
without difficulty but, in exchange therewith may possibly happen losses etc.
These inconveniences have induced me, to construct a scrap-book, which retains the
advantages of the hitherto used collecting methods without their inconveniences.
This scrap-book is made in the following way.
I bind together in the usual way any number of paste-board leaves so as to form a
book, but previously, each of these leaves is provided on each side with a small frame,
such as is represented on the drawing fastened to the sheets by means of paste or
other suitable means. This frame may be made of any convenient material, but pre-
ferably I employ for the same the rolled iron in thickness of paper which lately has
come on to the market.
This material is very elastic and will keep closely to the paste-board, so that between
both there will exist only a small space.
This space now has to serve for receiving the collected objects.
If, for instance, I will keep a news-paper cutting I introduce the same between the
frame and the paste-board, whereby the cutting will be pinched fast.
In employing the above mentioned sheet-iron, even am enabled by means of
impressions made on the frame to increase the pinching effect.
may moreover utilize this contrivance by using the said frames also for pasting
apon, for either news paper cuttings, scraps, or other objects, of collection or to which
they are specially suited, an index or record.
On the annexed drawing is represented an open book, having at the left only a
rame,. but at the right a frame with objects pinched therein, and a pasted on
ndex.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
nvention and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
laim is.
A Scrap-book of which the leaves are provided with a frame shaped pinching
ontrivance, for receiving and keeping fast objects suitable for collection of a flat
ind.
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HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Advertising in Connection with Looking Glasses, Mirrors, Pictures, and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Advertising in Connection with Looking Glasses, Mirrors, Pictures,
and the like.
FREDERICK HUBERT MORTLOCK, 219 Pentonville Road N. Billiard Table Manu-
facturer 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 in the combined arrangement of an advertizing medium with
ordinary looking glasses or mirrors, and the same is carried out in the following
manner.
I provide an ordinary looking glass or picture for example and upon the back of
this said looking glass I place the desired advertisement which I cover with a sheet of
glass, which may be held in position by inserting a bead or moulding around the
inside edge of same. Of course it will be understood that my invention is not confined
to the ordinary fixed looking glasses.
Looking glasses may be constructed with my arrangement, to stand on a shelf,
suspended by a cord or chain, to work on a hinged bracket, or from nail or driving
bracket, or on fixed pins at the top and bottom of frame, working in a fixed socket
and brackets so that the mirrors or pictures may be easily reversed and the advertise-
ments seen on the back thereof; but of course I do not confine myself to such an
arrangement. I may employ any suitable and convenient means of easy access to the
back of any glass containing the advertisement.
Having now particularly described & 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) In looking glasses, mirrors, pictures and the like; employing the available
space at the back for displaying advertisements.
Dated this 10th day of September 1889.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 8th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 19th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
A Bed Rest.
JOSEPH JOHN LEGG Beaconsfield Road Grove Road Woodford Essex Carpenter do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
Top piece is an oblong shaped frame fitted with laths or steel wire springs.
It is also curved to support back of patient, as is raised or lowered by quadrant
shape adjusting piece held in position by a pin placed in holes according to height
required and hinged to stand piece.
The stand is a square frame piece with one side of square arched up with slot in for
adjusting piece to work through.
It is all made of iron.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Bed Rest.
JOSEPH JOHN LEGG Beaconsfield Road Grove Road South Woodford Essex
Carpenter 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 top piece A is an iron frame 23 in. high by 17 in. wide bent to form a curve B
across 3 in. deep for receiving back of patient the bottom end of this piece is made a
flat 8 in. wide so as to bring it down close to bottom piece to which it is fastened by
a pair of hinges, it also has a quadrant shape adjusting C piece with indents in for
receiving latch to keep it at height desired which is fixed to it by means of an hinge,
this adjusting piece C is also made of 2 pieces which are rivetted together to allow
half of same to fold up when not required, the bottom piece D is a 17 in. square
iron frame with 1 side E arched up in middle 6 in. high by 6 in. wide with slot in top
of arch for adjusting piece to work through, to which is rivetted a specially made
latch F for regulating top piece to height required, the latch is made of an hinge
weighted with a knob to keep it in its place one part being rivetted to frame
alongside of slot.
The frames are made of 1 in. x No. 8 guage iron the top piece is fitted with
5 iron battens 1 made of same iron as frames to give it strength required, the other 4
of 1 in. hoop iron.
It has a cushion to lay in back piece size of which is 24 in. x 18 in. × 2 in.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim is
1st. Is that it has a curved back for patient to lay in.
A Portable Drill for Boring in Coal, Stone, or other Minerals.
Year: 1889

page_text: 1889
Date of Application, 17th Apr.,
Complete Specification Left, 27th June 1889--Accepted, 27th July, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Portable Drill for Boring in Coal, Stone, or other Minerals.
JOHN CLARKE Cordwainer Derby road Heanor Derbyshire do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Drills, that are now used range, from three to seven feet.
My invention is for the Drill to be in two sections instead of one, for the Drill to
screw of and on, six or eight inches from the point, so that when they require to be
sharpened they can take of the point end, instead of having to carry the whole of
the drill.
Dated this 10th day of April
1000.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Portable Drill for Boring in Coal, Stone, or other Minerals.
I JOHN CLARKE, Cordwainer, Derby Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, 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:-
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a side view of my improved drill, showing the drill screwed into the
shaft.
Figure 2 is an edge view of the same.
Figure 3 is an enlarged view showing the drill and screwed portion of the
shaft.
Figures 4, 7 and 8 show side views of the cutting ends of other shaped drills,
and
Figures 5 and 6 show respectively a side view and end view of a cap I employ to
protect the screw thread of each drill.
Instead of making each drill from three to seven feet long I make the shaft A of
the requisite length with the narrow end bored out and screw threaded to receive the
screw threaded end B of the drill point which I make of the shape required and
from six to eight inches long, with cutting edges at one end, the reverse end forming
a shoulder and screw threaded stem to screw into the shaft.
So that when the cutting edge of a drill requires to be sharpened, it may be
removed from the shaft and another sharpened drill substituted, one shaft thus
answering for as many drills as may be 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 construction and employment of portable drills in two parts, substantially as
described and illustrated in the Drawings annexed.
Darth dove of June 1880
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Feb., 1889
Specification Accepted, 30th Mar., 1889
I, ALEXANDER DARLING MUNRO, of No. 8 Avoca Street, South Yarra, in the
Colony of Victoria, Aural Specialist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the saine is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Artificial ear-drums as hitherto constructed commonly consist of a circular disc of
soft pliable material such as thin leather, india rubber, or flannel, to which a stem of
wire is attached by which said disc may be put into and withdrawn from the ear,
and sometimes said disc is notched on its edge. Now I find that, if the edge of the
circular disc be regularly serrated all around, it obviates the possibility of an unhealthy
sweating of the ear, which so often has such an injurious effect, better than if a few
notches be made in the edge of such discs; and I also find that, if the ordinary rigid
straight wire stems be substituted by a spiral wire stem (which is by preference of
largest diameter in its centre), any evil effect consequent on undue pressure being
applied to said stem is obviated.
In the drawing hereto attached, Figure 1 shows the old style of artificial ear-drum,
and Figure 2 my improved form. In each case, A is the disc and B the stem.
my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
My improved artificial ear-drum, the novelty of which consists in the continuous
and regular serration of the edge of the disc and the spiral spring stem attached to
the disc; substantially as herein described and explained and as illustrated in my
drawing.
Dated this Sixteenth day of January One thousand eight hundred and eighty
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 25th Jan., 1890
at is the stem of Statuar
d³ is a socket formed on the standard d² and having a set screw s.
d is the clip or fastening to the beam of the plough having a set screw s¹.
e is a clip for a purpose to be hereinafter described having a slot and bolt e¹ and
set screw S.
It will be seen from this description of the several parts and by reference to the
drawings that my attachment consists of a cutter formed of a flat plate of steel having
a projecting pin (d¹) either made in one piece with the said plate or attached with
rivets or screws; that the said pin (d') fits into a socket (d³) and is free to move
the
in it when desired but is (when in use) held firmly by the set screw s ;
socket (3) has a stem (d2) attached to the beam of the plough by the clip (d)
and set screw s¹. To still more firmly hold the stem (d) from turning in the
clip (d) I pass the clip (e) over the top of the stem (d2) and fasten the set
screw (2) into a groove made for the purpose, on this clip (e) is formed a projecting
piece or slot, having a bolt (e') which presses against the beam of the plough.
The attachment is fixed behind the coulter of the plough as shewn in the
drawing.
The cutter blade is made in the most simple and cheap manner from a single plate
of steel or of wrought iron and steel combined; it can be readily ground to a sharp
cutting edge, and kept bright so as to offer very little friction or resistance when at
work, which I consider very essential to secure perfection in the work to be performed;
it can be repaired and renewed with facility.
The knife can be altered in its angle to the beam of the plough by simply unscrewing
the pin (s), and also set to any angle with the horizon by means of the pin (s), and
can therefore be set to the exact angle at which it will do its work with facility, and
with the least expenditure of power; it can also be adapted to any sort or size of
ordinary plongh

page_text: Having now described and particularly ascertained the nature of my Invention and
how the same is or may be carried into effect, I wish it to be understood that I do
not claim the principle of skimming the upper part of the sod for this I am aware has
been proposed previously for plough and some other agricultural implements, neither
do I confine myself to the exact mechanical details, for the blade of my attachment
might be made with a front and back edge when by heing turned round in the socket
it will present a new cutting edge, but what I claim as novel and useful and desire to
secure by Letters Patent is :-
A New or Improved Attachment to a Plough, substantially as described herein and
illustrated in the accompanying drawings, as and for the purposes herein described.
Dated this 15th day of November 1889
THOMAS ANDREW
BROMELL.
Improvements in Tools for Putting on Wheel-tires.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1889-Accepted, 27th July, 188'
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tools for Putting on Wheel-tires.
I, FRIEDRICH SCHÜTZ, of Aarwangen, Canton Berne, Switzerland, Blacksmith, 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 improvements in the so called tire-dogs or tire-hooks
which are commonly used for putting tires on wheels, and has for its object to do
away with the necessity of having several tire-dogs of varying sizes inasmuch as
according to my invention it is made adjustable so that the same dog can be used for
different purposes.
The manner in which I carry my invention into effect is shewn in the accompanying
drawings.
Figs. 1 & 2 being side views of the improved tire-dog in different positions.
Fig. 3 being a ground plan.
Figs. 4 & 5 being certain working parts of the same.
Figs. 6 & 7 shewing the improved tire-dog in operation.
Like ordinary, well known tire-dogs I employ the principle of a grappling-hook
actuated by a lever but while in the case of ordinary tire-dogs the connecting part
between lever and hook is fixed I make that part adjustable, namely by means of the
metal piece S Figs. 1, 2, 6 & 7 which passes through the bed T of the grappling-
hook T, through which it passes freely up and down. To the said parts T & T is
attached a plate B Fig. 4 in such a manner that it can be moved sufficiently forward
and backward to either catch or release the teeth of piston S as required. The holes
in the plate through which pass the screws A Figs. 1 & 2 attaching it to parts T & T
are therefore elongated. To the said plate B is attached an anclior K Fig. 5 which
can be held down by means of spring F Figs. 2 & 4.
Fig. 1 shews the apparatus ready for use, the plate B having been pulled to the
right, as shewn in the drawing so that the rod S hangs by one of the teeth and the
anchor K has been let down so as to prevent the tooth at which the rod S hangs
becoming released.
Fig. 2 shews the rod S in the act of being lowered or raised, to allow of which
the anchor K has been lifted, and the plate B pushed towards the left so that the
rod S may be moved freely up and down.
Fig. 6 shews the apparatus in action, a lever W has been put through the ring R
and the tire X is being put on the wheel frame Z. In Fig. 7 the tire has been
partly put on the wheel frame, the rod S has been pushed upwards, allowing the
lever to be again worked with effect.
The teeth and plate B must of course be of suitable strength to withstand the
strain upon them, while the teeth may conveniently be rounded on the edges.
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 improved adjustable tire-dog substantially as described and as shewn in the
drawings.
London, 27th day of June 1889.
Improvements relating to the Attachment of Pads to Harness Saddles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, '26th Feb., 1889
Specification Accepted, 30th Mar., 1889
Improvements relating to the Attachment of Pads to Harness
Saddles.
We FRIEDRICH STROBEнN and PETER JANNS, both of Schulterblatt No. 9, Altona,
near Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of our 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 the attachment of the upper part of a harness-saddle with
the lower part carrying the padding. The improvements are represented in the
accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 shows partly in section and Fig. 2 in side-
view the complete saddle, Fig. 3 is a plan partly in section of the underpart of the
saddle and Figs. 4 to 8 are detail views of the parts of the improved contrivance.
The upper and lower part of the saddle, the latter carrying the padding are joined by
means of the terrets A A-and often besides by the ring-screws ss, the parts A and s
having screw threaded pins passing through the upper part into the nuts me secured
to the lower part.
The improved contrivance for attaching the upper and lower parts of the saddles is
as follows:
The nut proper m fits into a socket plate p, within which it is secured by a locking-
ring d provided with an outer-screw thread, and bearing upon a projecting edge i
below the upper circular part of the nut m.
The socket plate p is secured by rivets oo... to the part R of the pad, said rivets
being driven through holes in the socket plate as shown in Figs. 3 and 5. The ring d
is screwed in from above or unscrewed by a spanner or suitable tool. If the nut m
becomes damaged and is to be replaced by a new one which frequently the case, the
ring d is unscrewed and the nut m removed from the socket and replaced by a new
nut, which will then again be secured by ring d. The padding itself need not there-
fore be disturbed.
Fig. 4 is a section in line Z Z through the lower part with padding and through the
socket of the nut m. The nut is removed from the socket and it can be perceived
that without further trouble a new nut. m may be inserted (Fig. 7), into the
socket plate p and fixed by the locking ring d (fig. 8).

page_text: 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:
In harness saddles, the improved devices for connecting the upper and lower
part thereof comprising a removable nut m, a socket plate p therefor, secured to
the lower part by rivets or otherwise, and a removable locking ring d to secure
said nut in the socket-plate.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1889-Accepted, 6th July, 1889
UUMI LEIE DIECIFICATION.
Fire Alarm.
1, ALEXANDER WARREN HIDDEN 19 Custom House Street Galata, Mechanic
Constantinople Turkey 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
I use a hollow glass tube having at the bottom a globe the same as the thermometer,
length of the tube from 3 in to 4 in. and the diameter of globe half inch or more,
bore of tube less than one sixteenth (16) of more, containing clean mercury, or
spirits of wine, or any other suitable liquid showing the temperature of the atmo-
sphere. The hollow part of the tube will contain an axis of ivory, or box wood, or
any other light substance having fixed on the top part of the axis a brass disc of
one quater () diam. and one thirty second (3) thick."
Mercury becoming heated above the normal temperature will instantly cause the
axis to rise thereby, making contact to the wires leading from the galvanic batteries
to the bell thereby giving an alarm.
Referring to the drawing
1, is a hollow glass tube diam. 6 in., the bore of the same tube less than 16 in. or
more, length of the same tube from 3 in. to 4 in. having at the bottom a globe 2,
diam. or more containing clean mercury or spirits of wine, or any other suitable
liquid showing the temperature of the atmospere. The hollow part of the tube 1,
will contain an axis of ivory 3, or boxwood, or any other light substance. The bottom
part of the axis 3, will have a closely fitting piston to exclude the atmosphere from the
mercury, the upper part of the piston rod 3, to be slightly loose which will not retard
its movement when acted upon by the mercury which is contained in the glass
globe 2. On the top part of the piston rod or axis 3, I fix a brass disc 4, of one
quarter diam. () in and one thirty second (32) in. thick The complete apparatus
is attached to a piece of wood 5, length 61 in., breadth 1 in. 1 in., and thickness of
the same. The globe 2, rests on a brass concave disc 6, and is regulated according
to the temperature of the atmosphere by a screw fixed 7, on the bottom part of the
wooden board working through a suitable nut 8, to receive the same. This fire alarm
can be placed one in each room or corridor, in case of fire, the heat will instantly
cause the mercury to expand in the globe 2, thereby giving movement to the piston
or axis 3, making contact between disc 4, and conducting wires 9, 9, that lead from
the battery to the bell, thereby giving instant alarm.
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 I
claim 18,
That I believe myself to be the only true inventor of an improved fire alarm
as herein described.
1000
An Envelope or Paper Bag for Bottles for the use of Dispensers and others.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug., 1890-Accepted. 26th Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Envelope or Paper Bag for Bottles for the use of Dispensers
and others.
1 GEORGE AUGUSTUS EDWARD ROBERTS, of Twyford near Winchester, Surgeon
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
By means of the bottle envelope the process of wrapping up and sealing bottles in
paper is facilitated. The drawing shews a bottle envelope for an ordinary flat
dispensing bottle. The neck end of the bottle is inserted in the open end of the
envelope which is then folded in & the adhesive flap brought over & fastened.
Dated this 25th day of November 1889.
GEORGE AUGUSTUS EDWARD ROBERTS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Envelope or Paper Bag for Bottles for the use of Dispensers
and others.
I, GEORGE AUGUSTUS EDWARD ROBERTS, of Twyford, near Winchester, in the
County of Hampshire, Surgeon, 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 envelope or paper bag with a gummed flap, which can
be used to enclose bottles, instead of the usual method of wrapping in paper and
sealing with wax. The drawing left with the Provisional Specification shows an
envelope for an ordinary dispensing bottle. The tapering end of the envelope is
closed, and receives the neck end of the bottle; the other end is open, and is provided
with flaps one of which is gummed at the tip. The bottle is inserted in the open end
of the envelope neck end first, and then the flaps are folded in and the envelope is
sealed by moistening the gum.
In the drawings filed with the Complete Specification
Fig. 2. shows the blank before folding, the dotted lines showing where it is to be
Having now particularly described & 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 invention of a specially shaped envelope or paper bag with gummed flap for
enclosing bottles the use of which obviates the usual method of wrapping with
paper and sealing with wax.
Dated this 23rd day of August 1890.
GEORGE AUGUSTUS EDWARD ROBERTS.