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Improvements in the Construction of Bath Boilers.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1886.
Complete Left, 18th Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 18th Jan., 1887.
Improvements in the Construction of Bath Boilers.
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We EDWARD HADLEY of Shaw Road, Heaton Chapel, in the County of Lancaster,
Builder, and CHARLES DARRAH of the firm of Baxendale and Co. of Miller Street,
Manchester, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of invention to be as
follows:-
:-
The object of this invention is to construct a bath boiler which shall not require to
be set upon brickwork in the range or fire place to form the flue either wholly or
partially as heretofore, and consists in extending the boiler downwards to the bottom
of the fire place, so that the space hitherto occupied by bricks shall be utilised as extra
boiler space.
In this manner we not only increase the capacity of the boiler but also increase the
heating surface thereof.
The improvements are especially applicable to boilers with or without direct flues
and to front and side flued boilers, also to those with corrugated or plain bevilled
fronts.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent to the Applicants.

page_text: We, EDWARD HADLEY of Shaw Road, Heaton Chapel in the County of Lancaster
Builder, and CHARLES DARRAH of the firm of Baxendale and Co. of Miller Street,
Manchester, 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:
The object of this invention is to construct a bath boiler which shall not require to
be set upon brickwork in the range or fire-place to form the flue either wholly or
partially as heretofore.
On the accompanying drawing we illustrate in Fig. I a perspective view of a bath
boiler embracing our improvements.
As heretofore constructed this class of boiler has been set in the range or fireplace
upon one or more layers of brickwork and which brickwork has formed a part of the
back of the fireplace-the boiler flue being formed partly in the boiler and partly in
the brickwork. In our arrangement of boiler we dispense with brickwork entirely in
forming the back of the fireplace and which is effected by extending the boiler itself
from the dotted lines a, b, c and d, say down to the firebars e, and by forming the
flue, entirely in the boiler itself and thus the space hitherto occupied by brickwork is
utilised as extra boiler space.
In this manner we not only increase the capacity of the boiler and also the heating
surface thereof but we further increase the durability of the fireplace seeing that the
bricks hitherto used in this position have required frequent renewal.
The improvements are especially applicable to boilers with or without direct flues
and to front and side flued boilers, also to those with corrugated or plain bevilled
fronts.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is :—
The improved construction of bath boilers substantially as hereinbefore described.
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Year: 1886

page_text: I, HENRY DAVEY, of Rupert Lodge, Headingley near Leeds, in the County of
York, 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 construction of detached escapement for clocks or time
pieces, so arranged that while the pendulum is left free to swing through the
greater part of its course to and fro, it is subjected to an impulse sufficient to
maintain its oscillation only when it is at the extreme of its stroke in one direction.
This impulse may be derived from any suitable motor, a weight or spring or a small
water wheel, as I will describe referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is
a diagram in front view, and Fig. 1a is a side view shewing the mechanism arranged
to be worked by a small water wheel.
Referring to figs. 1 and 1, a spindle b worked either directly or through inter-
mediate gear from a small water wheel g, or it might be a weight or spring, has on
it a cam and arms which are stopped by a stud n on the horizontal arm a of a bell
crank lever the vertical arm a¹ of which extends down by the side of the pendulum
rod h. As the pendulum swings to the left, a roller z on it acting on a lifts the
arm a and stud n, and the arm on 6 being thus released it makes a part of a
revolution allowing a to descend. The weight of a and its attachments acting
through the arm a¹ gives an impulse to the pendulum. When 6 has made part of
a revolution it is arrested by a catch lever c and held stationary until the pendulum
on swinging to the right acts by a roller d on the tail of the lever c causing it to
release b which now makes a farther part of a revolution a small roller on its arm
raising a again and the arm becoming stopped by the stud n, after which the
action is repeated. A pawl r on the lever a at every upstroke of a acts on a
ratchet wheel i which gives motion to the clock hands. By means of a stud on i
acting once in every revolution on a lever f an electrical contact may be made or
broken, and thus motion may be communicated electrically to a number of time
pieces arranged in the circuit."

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:
1. An escapement for a clock consisting of a weighted lever which, during the
swing of the pendulum in the one direction, is raised by the motor and held by a
detent until the pendulum in its return stroke releases the detent and receives an
impulse from the descent of the weighted lever, substantially as herein described.
2. The combination of the cam b, the lever a a¹ and its stop stud n and the
detent lever c with a pendulum rod h substantially as and for the purpose herein
set forth,
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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1886.
Complete Left, 10th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 19th Apr., 1887.
1, LEWIS WOLFF, Black lead pencil manufacturer of 55 Great Queen Street Lincoln's
Inn Fields London do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A piece of india rubber of the usual rectangular form is perforated through its
entire length with a number of holes placed near to each other in such a manner that
the ends of the perforations are brought into contact with the pencil marks intended
to be erased an increased hold upon the paper will be obtained by means of the
edges of the perforations and the erasure will thereby be more easily effected.

page_text: An Improvement in the Manufacture of India Rubber for Erasing
* Pencil Marks.
I, LEWIS WOLFF, Black Lead pencil manufacturer of 55 Great Queen Street,
Lincolns Inn Fields, 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 object of my invention is to produce a form of India rubber which shall have
an increased grip upon the surface of the paper for the erasure of pencil marks.
To effect this I provide a piece of India rubber of convenient form or shape perforated
through its entire substance with a number of holes placed near to each other in such
a manner that the ends of the holes or perforations are brought (in the act of erasing)
into contact with the pencil marks intended to be erased.
An increased nold upon the paper will be obtained by means of the edges of the
perforations and the erasure will thereby be more easily effected. There are several
methods for producing the perforations in the rubber, the one I prefer to use being, to
pass the unvulcanized rubber mass through a tubing machine the die of which is
arranged to produce the required number of perforations, the rubber is next cut into
the size desired and metal rods or wires are introduced into the perforations to keep
them true during the process of vulcanization after which the rods are removed the
rubber trimmed and the manufacture is then complete.
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 piece of India rubber (of a suitable shape for erasing black lead pencil marks)
perforated with numerous holes throughout its substance in such a manner that the ends
of the perforations or holes are brought (in the act of erasing) into operation upon the
pencil marks which are to be erased.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1886.
Complete Left, 10th Nov., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 25th Mar., 1887.
PERCIVAL JONES 15 Westmoreland Street Dublin, China and Glass Merchant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
The construction of the handle consists in having the same enlarged grip at top as
well as at bottom.
The handle is made in two parts and joined in the centre thereby rendering the
weak part of the handle namely the top part less liable to breakage.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Handle for Glass Jugs and other Glass Vessels.
PERCIVAL JONES 15 Westmoreland Street Dublin China & Glass Merchant I do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED HANDLE FOR GLASS JUGS
AND OTHER GLASS VESSELS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The construction of the handle consists in having the same enlarged grip at top 1
as well as at bottom 2. The handle is made in two parts 3 & 4 and joined in the
centre 5, thereby rendering the weak part of the handle namely the top part & much
less liable to breakage.
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
Greater strength and resisting power of breakage more particularly as regards the
upper part of handle owing to its increased grip the handle becomes much stronger
and it also protects the jug from splitting up from the effects of a blow The handle is
made in two parts and joined in the centre.
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Year: 1886

page_text: I, ARTHUR MACARTHUR of No. 31 Albany Street, Edinburgh, in the County
of Midlothian, North Britain, Merchant 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 improvel wash or dip for sheep or other animals
and it is also applicable for washing fabrics and other materials.
The improved wash or dip consists of naphtha mixed with soft soap and Pearl
ash or Potash and with or without a small quantity of Ether, Benzine, Benzole,
or Benzoline mixed therewith. The compound so produced in order to be used
as a dip or wash is diluted with water, hot or cold.
It is found that the following proportions of the several ingredients may be
successfully used in practice, namely:-
Liquid naphtha, 1 gallon.
Soft soap, 1 lb.
Pearl ash, or Potash, 12 oz.
When Ether, Benzine, Benzole, or Benzoline is used it is preferably employed in
substitution of a portion of the naphtha, that is to say, the gallon of naphtha in
the aforesaid proportions would in part be substituted by the small quantity of
Ether, Benzine, Benzole or Benzoline employed.
It is however to be understood that for many purposes the wash or dip is
sufficient without the admixture of Ether, Benzine, Benzole, or Benzoline.
It is further to be understood that in place of Pearl ash or Potash an equivalent
substance having corresponding properties may be substituted.
In place of using a gallon of naphtha in the proportion herein before described
this may be substituted to any desired extent by creosote.
The substances hereinbefore mentioned are freely mixed together by stirring in
the cold state but these may also be mixed together when heated.
Price 431

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 improved wash or dip compounded of naphtha, soft soap, Pearl ash, Potash
or their equivalent and with or without Ether, Benzine, Benzole, Benzoline or
Creosote mixed therewith as hereinbefore described.
J. H. JOHNSON, DAY & JOHNSON,
Applicants' Agents,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Year: 1886

page_text: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
I, JAMES YATE JOHNSON, of 47 Lincolns Inn Fields, in the County of Middlesex,
gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been
communicated to me from abroad by Lucien Alfred Wilhelmine Desruelles, of
Paris in the Republic of France, Civil Engineer, to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to Electric Batteries and consists in the employment of
means as hereinafter described for protecting from corrosion or deterioration the
soluble electrode or electrodes in such batteries.
According to this invention the said electrodes are covered with a coating
constituted by any grease or fat. (but preferably a mineral grease) pounded or
crushed with metallic mercury; this mercury may or may not contain in the
condition of amalgam a certain proportion of another metal preferably one
analogous to that constituting the soluble electrode of the battery in which it is
employed.

page_text: I JAMES YATE JOHNSON of 47 Lincolns Inn Fields in the County of Middlesex,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this Invention which has been
communicated to me from abroad by Lucien Alfred Wilhelmine Desruelles of
Paris in the Republic of France Civil Engineer 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 Electric Batteries and consists in the employment of
means as hereinafter described for protecting from corrosion or deterioration in
open circuit the zinc or zincs or soluble electrode or electrodes in such batteries.
According to this Invention the said electrodes are covered with a coating
constituted by any grease or fat (but preferably a mineral grease) pounded or
crushed with metallic mercury, this mercury may or may not contain in the
condition of amalgam a certain proportion of another metal preferably one
analogous to that constituting the soluble electrode of the battery in which it
is employed.
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The grease when crushed or pounded with the mercury with or without the
addition of another metal constitutes a substance which my foreign correspondent
designates as "Hydrargérine and which is applicable to the protection of the
soluble electrodes of all electric batteries wherein such electrodes are employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is,―
Protecting the soluble electrodes of electric batteries from corrosion by coating
the said electrodes with a mixture compounded of fat or grease and mercury with
or without the addition of another metal substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 90th dox of November 1886.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, WILLIAM CHESTERMAN of Bow Works, Sheffield in the County of York,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner tho
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to a construction of reels for winding and containing what are
known as band chains that is to say flexible tapes or wires of steel or other suitable
metal, made of definite length or graduated, for measuring distances. I will describe
a reel according to my invention referring to the accompanying drawings Figs. 1 and 2
On one side of
which are vertical sections on planes at right angles to one another.
the reel is a disc or plate a on which is fixed a loop 7 of leather or other suitable strap,
through which the hand is passed for holding the reel. On a pin c projecting from
this plate are mounted to turn freely two discs bb secured to one another at some
distance apart by four or more rivets d so as to form a reel. The reel is kept in
position on the pin by a thumb-nut e compressing under it a spring against a collar
of the pin, giving such friction as is required to prevent the thumb-nut from becoming
unscrewed accidentally. On the outer of the discs b is a crank handle for turning
One
the reel. The tape which is to be wound has usually at each end of it a handle.
of these handles g is thrust through between two of the rivets d, and then the reel is
put on the central pin c which passes through the handle g of the tape, whereupon, by
turning the reel by the crank the tape is wound on the rivets d.
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 construction of reel for band chains, herein described and illustrated by the
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: · Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1886.
Complete Left, 28th Oct., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 28th Jan., 1887.
I GEORGE PERRY of Harwell Steventon in the County of Berks Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
The Invention relates to a simple method of precipitating a pure salt or compound
of Cobalt from solutions containing Cobalt with Nickel or Manganese or both. It has
hitherto been found difficult to precipitate the compounds of Cobalt in a pure state
from their solutions particularly in separating them from Nickel.
The process according to this Invention is as follows:-
A clear Solution of Sulphates of Cobalt and Nickel or Manganese or both is heated
to the boiling temperature with clean pure metallic iron when the Cobalt in solution
will be precipitated pure as a hydrated oxide free from Nickel and Manganese. This
oxide may by continued heating at boiling temperature be converted into a basic
Sulphate. As long as there is Cobalt in solution no Nickel will precipitate. Care
must be taken that iron rust does not get mixed with the precipitate. The iron should
be removed as soon as all the Cobalt has precipitated.
J. HENRY JOHNSON,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.,
Agent for the said George Perry.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Obtaining Compounds of Cobalt from Solutions
Containing the same.
I GEORGE PERRY of Harwell Steventon in the County of Berks Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of this Invention which has been communicated to me from
abroad by Michael Perry M.R.C.S. L.S.A. of Petersham Sydney New South Wales,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Invention relates to a simple method of precipitating a pure salt or compound
of Cobalt from solutions containing cobalt with nickel or manganese or both. It has
hitherto been found difficult to precipitate the compounds of Cobalt in a pure state
from their solutions particularly in separating them from nickel.
The process according to this Invention is as follows-
A clear solution of sulphates of Cobalt and nickel or manganese or both is heated
to the boiling temperature with clean pure metallic iron when the Cobalt in solution
will be precipitated pure as a hydrated oxide free from nickel or Manganese or both
This oxide may by continued heating at boiling temperature be converted into a basic
sulphate As long as there is Cobalt in solution no nickel will precipitate-Care must
be taken that iron rust does not get mixed with the precipitate-The iron should be
removed as soon as all the Cobalt has precipitated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this Invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
The obtainment of compounds of Cobalt from solutions containing the same by
treatment as hereinbefore described.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1886.
Complete Left, 20th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 5th Apr., 1887.
I, GEORGE FREDERICK FIRTH Woollen Merchant Oakleigh House Pinderfields
Wakefield do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The use of small Bats, Wickets, Bails, Balls &c., to be used on a Table, or on a
floor indoors, and played in a similar manner to ordinary Outdoor Cricket.

page_text: I, GEORGE FREDERICK FIRTH of Oakleigh House Pinderfields in the parish of
Stanley Near Wakefield in the County of York Woollen Merchant do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for A PARLOUR OR TABLE CRICKET GAME and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
It consists of a small wood bat, wickets, bails, ball, and Scoring Bell. This Scoring
Bell consists of a Brass dome bell, screwed on to a wood base, and is struck by the
Batsman, which stroke is counted a run. The Wickets have circular Metal discs
attached to them, by means of Screws, which enable them to stand upright on a Table
or Floor. The Game can be played by any number of Persons, and the same
rules, under which Cricket is played, are applicable to this Game.
The Game is played as follows.-The wickets are placed on a Floor or Table, with the
Bails resting upon them; the Scoring Bell is next placed about 6 feet from the Wickets.
The Bowler stands beside the Scoring Bell, and delivers the Ball to the Batsman. The
Batsman if successful in hitting the Ball, moves slightly from the Wickets, and strikes
the Scoring Bell 3 Times, and returns to his place at the Wickets, which is counted
one Run. But if the Bowler succeeds in striking the Wickets down with his ball,
before the batsman gets back to his place, the Batsman is Out. The Fieldsmen are
arranged around the room as agreed at the commencement of the Game, their business
being to catch or Field the Ball, as in ordinary Outdoor Cricket. The Batsman,
Bowler & Fieldsmen &c. must use one hand only.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is.
A Bat, wickets, bails and Scoring Bell, for the purpose of playing a Game,
partaking of the nature of Cricket, as herein set forth, and which I entitle, A Parlour
or Table Cricket Game.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1886.
Complete Left, 20th May, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 21st June, 1887.

page_text: Improvement in Ventilators for the Prevention of Down Draughts.
I, HENRY SUTCLIFFE of Adelaide Street Brass Works, Gibbet Street, Halifax,
Yorks, Sanitary 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:—
.
In carrying out my invention, I make the Ventilator in Iron, Zinc, Clay, or other
material suitable. The foundation or base is of a cylindrical shape. I then build up
the Ventilator with grooved rings of Iron, Zinc, Clay or other material suitable, and
spaces are left, between the grooved rings, causing them to act as draw plates, and
preventing down draughts. The top or cover is of the ordinary shape.
Such being the nature of my said invention, the following is a complete description
of the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming part of this
specification in which-
Fig. 1. is a Ventilator, or Chimney Top, made in earthenware, partly in section.
At 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. are grooved rings and at six, is the Top or outlet when left open.
When preferred Fig. 2. shews a Ventilator made in sheet metal, similar in construction
as at Fig. 1. At 1 and 2. are grooved rings and 6. is cap or cover, and 7 is baso.
The action of the wind, when striking the grooved rings, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. in the
direction shown by the arrows 8. rebounds, as shown by the arrows 9. and causing the
draw-plates, or grooved rings, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. to withdraw impure air or smoke from
interiors and to prevent down draughts.
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my said invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare what I claim is-
Firstly. The Improved Ventilator as shewn at Fig. 1. and 2. wherein is comprised
the several grooved rings, or louvres, forming drawplates all in combination, for the
purposes as described and illustrated in annexed drawings.
Secondly. In combination with Ventilator or Chimney Top one or more grooved
rings, and Top for operating in manner described and illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
TIL! 1011 1009
Improvements in Appliances for Darning.
Year: 1886

page_text: Improvements in Appliances for Darning.
I OSBORNE TERTIUS FLATHER of Holme Court Isleworth Middlesex Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES
FOR DARNING to be as follows:-
A Block or Pad A. B with raised edges studded with bent points to be used with
5 a needle C. D. having the eye about half an inch from the point.

page_text: block pad or frame with the points forced through it on either side of the hole or
thin place to be darned the rest of the work falling round the handle can be
grasped by the hand. To darn, first, with an ordinary needle threaded in the
usual way, take a stitch near a corner of the block pad or frame, then wind the
cotton (or whatever the needle be threaded with) across and back again from side
to side over the points in rotation until a sufficient space is covered with strands
across it, then work across the strands with the needle in and out in the usual way,
treating the strands first laid as the first row of stitches is usually treated in
darning as at present practised.
It will be seen that the first row of stitches formed by the strands wound across
the points from side to side takes but a very short time, and that with the pad
block or frame which will hold work of any shape in any position without cramping
the hand, as now very often happens, the second or crossing row of stitches is done
quicker than usual the whole operation taking at the most only half the time
usually taken and being much neater.
I disclaim the "needle C. D. having the eye half an inch from the point"
mentioned in my "Provisional Specification" using in its place an ordinary needle
for darning.
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,
.First. A Block, Pad or Frame (square of various sizes with handles) having on
each of two opposite edges a row of points turning slightly outwards, the space
between the two rows of points being somewhat arched) to hold the work and to
wind threads across.
Second. That the above can be used with the ordinary needles now commonly
used for darning.
Third. That the above can be used with the ordinary materials commonly used
for darning.
Fourth. That the work is performed easier, quicker, neater, and stronger than
hitherto.
Fifth. That in using this my Invention, it does not strain or cramp the hand to
hold the work while darning it as is now the case.
Dated this 24th day of March 1886.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1886.
Complete Left, 19th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 19th Aug., 1887,
FREDERICK GRIFFIN 5 Laurel Terrace Alkham Road Stoke Newington London, N.
Stationer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a spring adjusted and affixed to cloth or other material and when
applied to a (basket or) box forms a cover, which, by the action of the spring when
liberated, will be withdrawn and thus leave the contents of the box visible.
Dated this 19th day of October 1886.
FREDERICK GRIFFIN.

page_text: a narrow slip of wood or metal or in lieu of either the end of the material is folded
over to form a stiffened edge (according to the size of the basket or box) in the middle
of this edge is attached a projecting catch or metal hook. The opposite end of the
cloth or other material is sewn on to one end of a steel spiral spring. This spring
is passed over a metal or wooden spindle which has a hole bored near one end
through which the other end of the spring is passed and so held fast. When a
metal spindle is used each end of the spindle is flattened, bent over and a hole
made in the part bent over.
A wooden spindle consists of a straight piece of wood.
The above forms the revolving cover.
The cloth or other material is then tightly rolled round the spring and spindle, both
ends of the spindle are then fastened to the sides of the basket or box near the back by
means of a piece of wire a screw or a nail at each end.
Figure A shews the covering material secured to the spring and spindle in the
manner described in the foregoing.
Figure B shews a cover rolled up applied to a wooden box with a groove
formed by two slips of wood glued to each side of the box near the top along
which the edges of the cover run.
The cover can be fitted to any basket or box without grooves by bringing the
cover outside over the top; and also along inside top edges in the same position
as in figure B.
The cover is unrolled by taking hold of the catch and drawing it along over the
front edge of the basket or box thus winding the spring tighter round the spindle:
the catch keeps the cover in position. The cover is released by lifting the catch over
the front edge of the basket or box when the spring resumes its former tension
and withdraws the cover causing it to revolve round the spindle thus exposing the
interior of the basket or box.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I claim is :
A cover for baskets or boxes worked by means of a spiral spring causing it to
revolve round a spindle..
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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1886
Complete Left, 6th Sept., 1887
Complete Accepted, 16th Dec., 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Sorap Albums.
I JAMES EDWARD DOWLEY of 79 Milton Street E.C. Commercial Traveller 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, reference being made to the accompanying drawing :-
The novelty I claim consists in making a Scrap Album the leaves of which are
hinged together with cloth in a screen form rendering the same reversible as the book
when laid down on a table at full length can be immediately folded together again in
a compact book form and when thus folded the joined leaves can be turned over
continuously the book being thus interminable.
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. A Reversible scrap book, i.e. with leaves hinged together in a screen form as
shown in Fig. 1.
2. The same when folded together being so constructed that the leaves can be
turned over continuously yet in a book form as shown in Fig. 2.
December 6th 1887
JAMES EDWARD DOWLEY.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1886
Complete Left, 13th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 13th May, 1887.
I WILLIAM TREGASKIS of 19 Church Street Falmouth, in the County of Cornwall
Printer and Proprieter of Falmouth News Slip, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The object is to provide a flat type printing press having the following advantages :-
Rapidity of action, simplicity of construction, superiority of work done, and adapta-
bility for printing in colours.
The invention consists essentially in the combination of a slotted cylindrical inking
table having a distributing roller therein, with a reciprocating type bed arranged to
be carried alternately to the inking roller and to the platen or impression cylinder:
For printing in colours two type beds and inking appliances are combined.

page_text: Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, fig. 2 a transverse section at the line A A, fig. 3 an
elevation, and fig. 4 a transverse section at the line B B of a hand printing press
constructed in accordance with my invention.
a frame, b cylindrical slotted inking table secured to the frame a, e distributing or
inking roller carried in bearings d, free to slide in the guides e attached to the
shafts fg, h springs for retaining the bearings d in position. The shafts f g are
carried in bearings in the frame a. ibars connecting the shafts fg which are made
at their inner ends with discs j for that purpose, and also for carrying the guides e.
k duct roller carried in bearings in the frame a. The ink trough is of any usual form
and to avoid confusion is not shown in the drawings. I type bed moving to and fro
or reciprocating in guides m. n cam secured on the shaft g for giving to and fro or
reciprocating motion to the type bed 1, by means of the arm o, attached to the said
type bed and provided with a pin p which takes into the groove q in the cam n.
r driving wheel.
s platen attached to the frame t suspended from the spring u.
v excentric secured to the shaft f for depressing the platen s.
The action is as follows:-During each revolution of the shafts ƒg the type bed is
carried under the inking roller which passes over it, the cam groove of being so shaped

page_text: as to allow the said type bed to have a period of rest for that purpose. The type bed
then moves until it is under the platen which is depressed by the excentric v and gives
the impression, the type bed being again at rest. Whilst the impression is being
obtained the distributing or inking roller is being inked ready for the next impression.
Instead of a platen an impression cylinder may be used, and two or more sets of type
beds and inking appliances may be combined.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
In printing presses a slotted cylindrical inking table, a distributing roller, and a
reciprocating type bed, combined and operating substantially as set forth.
Improvements in Treating or Coating Casks Internally.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application 6th Mar., 1886.
Complete Left 2nd Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted 5th Jan., 1887.
Improvements in Treating or Coating Casks Internally.
GEORGE THOMAS BEILBY, of Saint Kitts Slateford in the county of Midlothian,.
Chemical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN TREATING OR COATING CASKS INTERNALLY to be as follows:-
The casks are first dried and heated by a current of hot air blown into them by
tubes passed through the bung holes, the tubes are then removed and a certain quantity
of melted Paraffin is poured into the casks which are then closed by bungs and are
rolled about in such a way that the entire inner surface is saturated with Paraffin. The
bungs are then removed and the excess of Paraffin is allowed to drain out by the bung
holes. The draining may be facilitated by again blowing hot air into the cask. I
prefer to use Paraffin of low melting point say from 80° to 100 Fahrenheit. The
casks must be thoroughly dry and heated some degrees above the melting point of the
Paraffin. Casks prepared in this way are well adapted for the preservation of liquors
and chemical substances which do not act on Paraffin.
GEORGE THOMAS BEILBY.

page_text: Improvements in Treating or Coating Casks Internally.
I GEORGE THOMAS BEILBY of St. Kitts Slateford in the County of Midlothian
Chemical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for TREATING OR
COATING CASKS INTERNALLY and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement
The casks are first dried and heated by a current of hot air blown into them by
tubes passed through the bung holes, the tubes are then removed and a certain quantity
of melted Paraffin is poured into the casks which are then closed by bungs and are
rolled about in such a way that the entire inner surface is saturated with Paraffin.
The hungs are then removed and the excess of Paraffin is allowed to drain out by the
bung holes. The draining may be facilitated by again blowing hot air into the casks.
Pure Paraffin of any melting point may be used, but for use in temperate climates I
prefer low melting point Paraffin as being less likely to crack and separate from the
cask.
Before the coating of Paraffin is applied the cask must be thoroughly dry and heated
to some degrees above the melting point of the Paraffin employed.
The process as here-in-before described is applicable either to new casks or to Casks
which have been in use. Casks which have become musty or foul by use are thoroughly
washed before being dried and coated.
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 preparation and coating of Casks internally by drying and heating with hot air
and coating with Paraffin all as here-in-before described.
Year: 1886

page_text: I LOUIS OSOSKI of 396 Mile End Road in the County of Middlesex, Dressing
Gown 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 relates to an improvement in dressing gowns and has for its object
to dispense as far as possible with the use of buttons, to afford protection to the
chest and throat of the wearer, and to prevent the garment gaping open at the
knees when the wearer is seated as occurs with dressing gowns that button down
the centre line of the front in the ordinary way of making such garments.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings forming part of this
Specification wherein Figure 1 represents the garment as it appears when in wear.
The other figures represent the patterns of the various parts composing the gown..
The same letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different Figures.
Heretofore the two halves of the front of a dressing gown have usually been of
about equal width, and buttoned, or otherwise joined together, down the centre
line of the front.
1
Now my Invention consists in making the one part of the front, (the part a for
example,) so much wider than heretofore that it will completely overlap the other
part b which is of the usual width so that instead of the two parts fastening
together down the middle of the front as usual the part a overlaps the part b
quite round to the side of the garment. The overlapping part a thus constitutes the
entire front of the garment, and it carries both the side pockets c d as well as the
breast pocket e. Only one button is used namely the one f at the neck to unite
the two portions together, the overlapping part a having a cord g attached to it;
one end or member of the cord passing round the back of the wearer and meeting
the other end at the front, whereby the part a can be readily adjusted to its
position round the body, the two ends being tied together in the ordinary way.
In the drawing, the upper part of the portion a is shown as being cut sloping so
as to escape the shoulder when folded over, but it may be cut square.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is ;-
'
1. A dressing gown, whereof the one portion of the front overlaps the other
portion of the front and carries the pockets-if such are used-as herein described
the overlapping portion thus constituting the front of the garment, substantially as
and for the purpose, specified.
2. A dressing gown, whereof the one portion of the front overlaps the other
portion, and carries the pockets if such are used-as herein described; and
provided with a cord or cords attached to the edge of the said overlapping part,
substantially as specified...
An improvement Manufacture of and other Purposes.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Oct., 1886.
Complete Left, 22nd July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 23rd Aug., 1887.
An improvement Manufacture of
and other Purposes.
I WALTER ROBERT JOHNSTON of Clanchattan, Nairn in the County of Nairn,
North Britain, Electrical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
My invention relates to the manufacture of carbons, that is to say rods or pieces
of other forms such as are used in electrical lamps, or slabs, blocks, troughs or other
shapes used for batteries or like purposes. I employ paper pulp which may be that
made from textile or other fibre or from straw, wood or other vegetable materials. I
mould this while in a soft moist condition into the desired forms, subjecting it when
necessary to pressure, and I then dry it and carbonise it in the usual way. For
some purposes in order to give greater cohesion I mix with the pulp agglutinating
substances, such as starch, sugar, tar and the like, which become carbonised along with
the pulp.
ABEL & IMRAY,
28, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Carbons for Electrical
and other Purposes.
I, WALTER ROBERT JOHNSTON, of Clanchattan, Nairn in the County of Nairn,
North Britain, Electrical 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 the manufacture of carbons, that is to say rods or pieces of
other forms such as are used in electrical lamps, or slabs, blocks, troughs or other
shapes used for batteries or like purposes. I employ paper pulp which may be that
made from textile or other fibre or from straw, wood or other vegetable materials. I
mould this while in a soft moist condition into the desired forms, subjecting it when
necessary to pressure, and I then dry it and carbonise it in the usual way.
For some purposes, in order to give greater cohesion, I mix with the pulp
agglutinating substances, such as starch, sugar, tar and the like, which become
carbonised along with the pulp.
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 manufacture of carbons for electrical and other purposes from paper pulp,
moulded, dried and carbonised, substantially as herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CARRIAGE LAMPS
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1886.
Complete Left, 2nd Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 21st Jan., 1887.
I, JAMES WESTAWAY Coryton Lew Down N. Devon Commercial Traveller do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CARRIAGE LAMPS
to be as follows:-
The wing reflectors on each side of the lamp are hung at the bottom by a loop or
universal joint, and on the top they are connected by a rod, carried across the top of
the lamp. The rod is moved backwards and forwards by a slide with knot to hold
and spring books to keep it in its place. On each side of the top of the lamp an arm
is pivoted which at one end is connected with the wing by a spill and slot, and at the
other end is attached to the connecting rod by a ring or loop.
By this arrangement, the connecting rod, on being slid forward, throws the upper
part of the wing reflector forward, and at the same time fixes the wings open at the
proper angle.
When there is only one wing to the lamp, the connecting rod is held on the
opposite side by a fixed rod or rail.
Coloured glass (red or ruby) is used in the wings in order to show a red light in
the rear.
The candle is regulated by wheels, which are pressed close to the candle by springs.
The pressure of these wheels relaxes as the grease gets warm and soft, and a spring
acting underneath causes the candle to rise just as much and as fast as the consump
tion requires. This arrangement may be applied to all candle lamps.

page_text: JAMES WESTAWAY Coryton Lewdown N. Devon Commercial Traveller 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 improve the light and prevent waste in any lamps
or sockets where a candle is used. With the ordinary nozzle the grease melts rapidly,
and the light is often made out, by the grease being jerked over the flame, the cone
shape is also an objection as it will not allow a free passage of air under the flame, so
that the combustion is incomplete.
In my Invention, the candle is kept in position, by means of wheels fixed at the
top of the socket, and a spring underneath, the socket being open to allow the air to
feed the flame. Any projections preferred may be used instead of the wheels.
Index. "A" nozzle with fixed projections. "B" nozzle with revolving wheels
"C" Hook projections. D. sliding reflector holdfast. "E" sliding holdfast with
shade. F. General Lamp. "G" Portable carriage reading lamp. "H" Carriage Lamp.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be perfornied, I declare that what I claim is:
The use of wheels or other projections to regulate the candle and to keep it in its
proper position.
Improvements in the Construction of Lawn Tennis Racquets or Bats.
Year: 1886

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION..
0
Improvements in the Construction of Lawn Tennis Racquets
or Bats.
I, WILLIAM SYKES of Horbury near Wakefield in the County of York Manu-
facturer of Athletic goods, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS OR BATS,"
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The insertion of a circular piece of ash, cane walnut cedar, whalebone or any
other hard material within the frame of the Racquet at the shoulder from side
to side.
Lawn Tennis Bata as now made fail to supply the requisite strength in the
frame, and this defect. further causes the Racquet to be imperfectly strung.
Hence the reason of a great number of Racquets breaking at the shoulder. This
invention so improves their construction as to thoroughly obviate these defects,
by rendering & Racquet more durable, and adaptable to the various degrees of
stringing, thus largely augmenting their driving power.
The improvement also gives to the Racquet a more finished and elegant appear-
ance, and does not increase the weight beyond the requirements of players.
The drawing annexed shews by Fig. 1. the front elevation of the Racquet
constructed as before stated, Fig. 2 a side elevation and Fig. 3 a section through
the Racquet at G. H. The parts of the figures marked A represent the stringing.
B the outer frame. C the circular piece of material inserted at the shoulder. D the
centre wedge. E the handle, and F the leather mould at end of handle.
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:
1. The insertion of a circular piece of ash, cane or other material in a Lawn
Tennis Racquet for the purposes herein stated.
1000
WILLIAM SYKES.