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IMPROVEMENTS IN BANJOS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I FREDERICK J. MILLER, of 72 Maiden Lane, in the City, County and State of
New York, United States of America, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of
my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BANJOS 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 tone, quality and finish of a
banjo, and the following improvements, that are herein fully set forth.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying Drawings forming part of the
Specification in which similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all
the Figures.
Figure 1, is a plan view of my improved banjo with parts broken away to
exhibit other parts.
Figure 2, is a longitudinal section on line X, X, Figure 1.
Figure 3, is an enlarged sectional elevation, showing my improved metallic
outlet in section.
The rim A, of my improved banjo is constructed in the same manner as the old
style banjo.
The volume of sound is increased by means of a sounding board B, consisting of
a disk of sheet metal, and a downward projecting edge flange C, by which it is
secured in a horizontal plane by means of bolts or other devices, within the lower
part of the banjo rin beneath the head.
Apertures D, are commonly made in a banjo rim for sound outlets, but about
such apertures the wood is apt to check or split and thereby impair the instrument.
To avoid this I fit in each aperture D, a metallic trumpet shaped thimble or tube,
as shown in Figure 3, at I, the flaring mouth of which projects beyond the banjo
rim and because of its shape increases the volume of sound.
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 combination with a banjo head and rim of a metallic sounding board,
substantially as herein shown and described said sounding board being fixed
horizontally beneath the head, as set forth.
2nd A banjo rim provided with apertures fitted with metallic trumpets substan-
tially as and for the purpose set forth.
AN IMPROVED SKETCHING COMPASS FOR MILITARY AND OTHER USE
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I ARTHUR WILKINSON of North Walsham in the County of Norfolk Major in
Her Majesty's Army, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "AN
IMPROVED SKETCHING COMPASS FOR MILITARY AND OTHER USE" and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to an improved field sketching compass and it has for its
object to enable the compass to be readily attached in any convenient position to a
pocket or other sketch book or to a mere packet of sheets of paper or even to a
single sheet of paper. or cardboard.
The Invention is intended chiefly for the use of military engineers and officers in
the field, and it is designed to enable any special sketching board to be dispensed
with by providing a means of ready attachment as above mentioned.
In order that the Invention may be more readily understood, I have illustrated
it in the accompanying Drawings forming part of this Specification, and I will
proceed to describe it with reference thereto.
Figure 1 is a plan of the attachment compass. Figure 2 is an elevation of the
same (as applied to a closed book for sketching on a sheet of paper laid on the
cover). Figure 3 is a vertical section thereof and Figure 4 is a perspective view
showing the device applied to an open book for sketching in the book itself.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are drawn to an enlarged scale.
a is a box containing a compass needle n. 8. mounted in the ordinary way, the
compass box being provided with Colonel Richards working meridian b, and if
found necessary furnished with a cap or cover to protect the glass. The box a has
a flange a¹ at bottom and is fitted to revolve stiffly in a corresponding rebated ring
wherein it is retained by a plate & beneath secured to said ring. This ring c is
made in one with an L shaped frame e el adapted to embrace the edge of a book or
other sketching support and provided with a clamping screw f screwing through a
hole tapped in the bottom plate e' of the frame. This screw fis provided with a
milled head and has a disc g pivoted loosely to it so as to remain stationary while
the screw is turned and both this disc and the underface of plate d may be
provided with points h to obtain a firm hold and prevent any shifting of the
attachment. These points may however be dispensed with if it is desired to avoid
damaging the paper or other substance sketched upon.

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:
An attachment compass consisting in the combination with a compass of a
supporting clamp in which the compass is fitted adjustably the said clamp being
adapted to be secured to a book all substantially as herein shown and described.
Dated thin 09-1 day of August AD 188A
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF VEGETABLE CARBON FOR HYGIENIC, ELECTRICAL AND SIMILAR PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ARON FERDINAND WESTERLUND, of 4 Stora Nygatan Stockholm, Sweden,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE PRODUCTION OF VEGETABLE CARBON FOR HYGIENIC, ELECTRICAL AND SIMILAR
PURPOSES" 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 produce a slow burning carbon suitable for
insulating, preserving, disinfecting and hygienic purposes notably for keeping
wounds clean.
As material for producing this carbon may be used straw, hay, paper, cork waste,
cotton sphagnum and other vegetable materials. Before the carbonisation tho
material is treated with boracic acid or with a borate soluble in water. For this
purpose I produce a solution in which the material is soaked. This solution may,
for instance, be made of 1 to 5 parts of boracic acid and 40 to 60 parts of water.
As another example I may mention 1 to 5 parts of borate and 70 to 150 parts of
water. Or I may soak the material in a solution consisting of a mixture of any of
the two classes of the aforesaid solutions. The material is then dried more or less
completely and then carbonised. The carbonisation is or may be effected by means
of combustion in the ordinary manner or if any special form or shape of the carbon
is required, between grates of metallic wire. Owing to the previous treatment
with the above mentioned solution the carbonisation may be effected by free
access of the air and yet with very little waste so that nearly as great a quantity
of carbon is obtained as with the carbonisation without the access of the air.
In a Patent application of mine bearing even date with this my application
I have described a similar mode of producing a slow burning carbon only that the
solutions used are made with phosphoric acid or phosphates. I wish it however to
be clearly understood that a slow burning carbon having about the same properties
as the carbon described in this my application may be produced by the use of a
solution consisting of a mixture of one of the above named boracic solutions and
one or more of the phosphoric solutions named in the said application bearing even
date with this my application. As an example I will name 2 parts of boracic acid,

page_text: 2 of a borate of any suitable base, 1 of phosphoric acid, 1 of a phosphate of any
suitable base, and from 40 to 80 parts of water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is,-
The production of a carbon from vegetable material consisting in soaking same
in a boracic solution and then drying and carbonising substantially as set forth.
BREWER & JENSEN,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPOSITION FOR MAKING ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL ARTICLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I MOSES LYONS L.S.A. of Woodbine Cottage St Simon's Road Southea in the
Borough of Portsmouth in the County of Hants do hereby declare the nature of
said Invention for MAKING THE COMPOSITION FOR MAKING ORNAMENTAL AND
USEFUL ARTICLES, to be as follows:-
I melt 2 lbs. of shellac, with either 1 lb. of white resin, or 1 lb. Burgundy pitch,
or 1 lb. common pitch, with 1/8 lb. gutta percha, or indiarubber, when melted, add
any colouring matter desired, and sufficient plaster of Paris to form a paste, take
asbestos, floss silk, jute, hemp, or any other mineral, animal, or vegetable fibre, in
the raw, or manufactured state, any size required, dip it in a solution of soda, or
tungstate of soda, when dry, immerse it in the hot melted composition, place it in
a metallic, or any other, die, put it under a powerful press, till perfectly cold.
Dated this Second day of January 1884.

page_text: I MOSES LYONS L.S.A. of Woodbine Cottage St Simon's Road Southsea in the
Borough of Portsmouth in the County of Hants do hereby declare the nature of
my said Invention for A COMPOSITION FOR MAKING ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL
ARTICLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
I melt 2 lbs. of shellac with either 1 lb. of white resin or 1 lb. of Burgundy pitch
or 1 lb of gum benzoin or 1 lb. of gum cowrie or 1 lb. of common pitch also with
1/2 lb. of gutta percha or india rubber. When melted I add any colouring matter
desired or required and sufficient plaster of Paris to form a paste. I then take
asbestos, floss silk, jute, hemp, Chinese grass, esparto or any other suitable mineral
animal or vegetable fibre in the raw or manufactured state any size required I dip
it in a solution of tungsate of soda or a solution of biborate of soda and sulphate
of magnesia and when dry immerse it in the hot melted composition, place it in a
metallic or any other die and put it under a press till perfectly cold.
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 combination of the substances above nained in the proportions or thereabouts
specified for the purpose of obtaining a composition for making ornamental and
useful articles.
IMPROVING THE SOUNDBOARDS OF PIANOFORTES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, HENRY CHRISTOPHER COOPER Pianoforte Maker of 3 St Loyes Bedford,
in the county of Bedford, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVING THE SOUNDBOARDS OF PIANOFORTES to be.as.follows::.
The soundboard is made as a case or shell, having front, back and sides; as a
violoncello, The front is placed immediately behind the wires, the back is behind
the pianoforte, the front and back are connected inside the ends of the pianoforte
by the sides, also between the bracings at top and bottom, and by soundposts
between the bracings near the bridges.
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page_text: I HENRY CHRISTOPHER COOPER 3 St Loyes, Bedford Pianoforte Maker do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVING THE SOUNDBOARDS
OF PIANOFORTES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The soundboard is made as a case or shell having front back and sides as a 5
violoncello, The front is placed immediately behind the wires the back is behind
the pianoforte, the front and back are connected inside the ends of the pianoforte
by the sides, also between the bracings at top and bottom, and by sound posts
between the bracings near the bridges.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my, said 1
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
That I produce a greater quantity and a better quality of tone than is produced
by an ordinary sounding board.
IMPROVEMENTS IN KETTLES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM JOHN WELCH of 17 Great Charles Street Birmingham in the
county of Warwick toolmaker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN KETTLES to be as follows:-
A Kettle, the body of which is made in two parts, the lower part a round taper
copper vessel or pan made wholly of sheet copper tinned on the inside only
and burnished or polished on the outer surface. This lower part is without any
seam or joint whatever except where it is joined to the upper part of the body or
neck which is made of tinned plate stamped and burnished and without seam or
joint except where it is joined to the lower part as above mentioned.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM JOHN WELCH 17 Great Charles St Birmingham toolmaker do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN KETTLES 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 Kettle made partly of tinplate and partly of copper;
the lower part (consisting of sides and bottom being stamped or spun out of one
piece of sheet copper to the required depth and shape; the top being stamped out
of tinplate and burnished to the required shape and size to fit the lower part or
bottom; a bead being left at the edge into which this lower part or bottom fits:
the bead being then rolled or spun over on to the lower part, which is taper, thus
joining the two parts together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed: I declare what
I claim is
A Kettle, the upper part or top of which is made of tinplate, and the lower,
consisting of sides and bottom, boing stamped or spun out of ono piece of sheet
copper without seam or joint.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS FOR SECURING THE BILLS IN MILL-BILL HOLDERS EMPLOYED IN THE FACING OF MILL-- STONES, OR FOR OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EDWARD BEARD PEARSE, of Exeter, in the County of Devon, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS FOR
SECURING THE BILLS IN MILL-BILL HOLDERS EMPLOYED IN THE FACING OF MILL--
STONES, OR FOR OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This Invention. has for its object improvements in the means for securing the.
bills in mill bill holders, and consists in the employment of a steel-blade secured in
the manner hereinafter described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view, Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation, and Fig. 3 is a part
front elevation in section.
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The bill-holder A is a hollow casting and the cover A¹ thereof is arranged at a
suitable angle to receive a wooden wedge B. C is the bill of flat steel or other
hard metal which protrudes through the casting A as shewn in Figs. 1 and 2. D is
a metal key placed transversely through the slots D¹ in the holder A. The key D
rests upon the base of said holder, and the bill C abuts against the key or
stop D as shewn. The bill C and the key or stop D are covered and firmly secured
by the insertion of the wedge B which will firmly lock itself when in work, and
prevent any vibration of the bill.
A convenient number of slots, D¹, are arranged in the holder A on each
side through which the key or stop D may be inserted relatively to the length of
the bill.
By the aforesaid means the bill can be turned end for end as desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of .my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I déclare that what I
claim is
In tools for facing mill or other stones, the means for securing the bill, C, in the
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page_text: holder A consisting of apertures D' the key or stop D, wedge B and casting cover A¹
arranged substantially as herein described and illustrated with reference to the
accompanying drawings.
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PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
Agents for the Applicant.
Statement of Address to which all communications respecting this application
are to be sent in accordance with Rule 9.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CUPBOARD-DOOR TURNS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES RHODES of 65 Larches Street, Sparkbrook Birmingham in the county
of Warwick, Brassfounder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN CUPBOARD-DOOR TURNS to be as follows:-
The shapeing of the end of Spindle as shown in the accompanying drawing
& the plate & cap for keeping the tongue in position.
The manner of fixing my improved Cupboard-door Turn is as follows :— -The
spindle A. is passed through a hole bored in the door, the plate B. & tongue C. are
put on the spindle & the cap D is then placed in position & fastened to the door by
ordinary screws passed through the holes shown in the two plates, thus making it
impossible to withdraw the spindle or for the tongue to get displaced. The Turns
are made to suit doors of any thickness by means of the additional groove shown
in the spindle.

page_text: I, JAMES RHODES of 65 Larches Street Sparkbrook, Birmingham in the County
of Warwick, Brassfounder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVED CUPBOARD-DOOR TURNS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The metallic spindle shaped as shown in the accompanying drawing and the
plate & cap for keeping the tongue in position. The manner. of fixing my
improved Cupboard-door Turn is as follows:-The spindle A. is passed through a
hole bored in the door, the plate B and tongue C. are put on the spindle and the
cap D. is then placed in position and fastened to the door by ordinary screws
passed through the holes shown in the two plates, thus making it impossible to
withdraw the spindle or for the tongue to get displaced. The Turns are made to
suit doors of any thickness by means of the additional grooves shown in the
spindle at A.
The drawing shows my improved Spindle attached to an ordinary door-knob, 1
but it is suitable for and would be applied to Door handles made of any shape or
material and can be used either with or without the plate B. which is intended to
prevent the woodwork from wearing away.
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 sole right to the Metallic spindle A.
2. The Metallic cap
D.
Dated this 3rd day of September 1885.
JAMES RHODES.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN FISH HOOKS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
ROBERT WRIGHT Salmon Fly Dresser 9 Upper Grove Street Redditch County
of Worcester England do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN FISH HOOKS to be as follows: viz.
That the hooks, be made with the shanks or a certain portion thereof tubular
5 whereby the gut snoods or tippets can be fastened or attached by inserting them
through the tubular part.
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I ROBERT WRIGHT Salmon Fly Dresser of 9 Upper Grove Street Redditch,
County of Worcester England. do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN FISH HOOKS" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement and accompanying Sheet of Drawings.
My Invention in fish hooks consists in having the shank of the hook tubular
through which the gut, snood or tippet, is passed and a knot made in the end
thereof, thus securing the same to the hook, without the use of silk thread as is at
present used.
So that my Invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the accom-
panying Sheet of Drawings and to the letters of reference marked thereon.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of one of my new fish hooks and a short piece of line.
Fig. 2 is a part elevation and part section of the same hook and piece of line.

page_text: a, is the socket or tube at the end of the shank of the hook, through which the
gut snood or tippet, b, passes, the said gut is then finished with a knot, c, which
secures the line, 6, in position. The socket or tube, a, may be of any convenient
length and may be formed either by thinning the metal down and curling it round
into a spiral socket and natural recess for the knot, c, or by drilling a hole in the
shank and shaping a recess for the knot, c, out of the solid metal or it may be
formed by flattening the end of the hook and bending it round so as to form the
socket as shewn in Fig. 3.
The little hole, d, may be used if desired for convenience in fastening the end of
the line, gut, snood, or tippet, to the hook.
These hooks may be made of any desired size or design to suit the various
purposes to which such hooks are applied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Invention
and in what manner it is to be carried into effect I declare that what I claim is-
The improvements in fish hooks consisting in the formation of a socket or tube, a,
through which the line, gut, snood or tappet, b, passes in securing it to the hook
substantially as herein set forth and illustrated by the accompanying Drawings.
Dated this Second day of May 1884.
GEO. BARKER,
8, Quality Court,
London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A METHOD OF INCREASING AND MAINTAINING THE HEAT OF STEAM USED FOR WORKING ENGINES
Year: 1884

page_text: We CHARLES JOHN GALLOWAY and JOHN HENRY BECKWITH both of Knott Mill
Iron Works, Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Engineers do hereby declare
the nature of our invention for "A METHOD OF INCREASING AND MAINTAINING THE
HEAT OF STEAM USED FOR WORKING ENGINES" and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
It is usual to apply to the cylinders of steam engines steam jackets for the purpose
of maintaining the heat of the working steam, and many attempts have been made
to superheat the steam before it reaches the cylinder. These expedients are more
or less ineffective because the steam in the jacket is not hotter than the steam
entering the cylinder, and because superheating apparatus are generally complex
and far from durable. Now, according to our invention we remedy these defects by
employing a separate boiler, which may be comparatively small, and generating in
it steam at a higher pressure and temperature than that of the working steam in
the main boilers.
We employ either the steam or the hot water of this auxiliary boiler for
circulating through jackets encasing the working cylinders or the main steam pipes,
or through or around tubes, presenting extended surface, around or through which
the working steam has to pass on its way to the cylinders. Thus by conduction
from the hotter fluid the heat of the working steam is increased and maintained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:―
Increasing and maintaining the heat of steam used for working engines by
conduction of heat thereto from the hotter steam or water of a separate boiler
worked at a pressure greater than the main boilers, substantially as herein
described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ROTARY FACING APPLIANCES FOR USE IN LATHES AND OTHER MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN WILLIAM PHILLIPS 30 Walbrook, E.C London Engineer do hereby declaro
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ROTARY FACING APPLIANCES FOR
USE IN LATHES AND OTHER MACHINES to be as follows:-
An arrangement by which Facing Heads may be used in Boring Machines, on
Boring Bars, Lathes, and in Drilling Machines, with either vertical or horizontal
spindles.
My invention consists of a Facing Head for machining objects in the Lathe,
Boring or Drilling Machine, which is obtained by having a flanged distance piece
cast on the Facing Head so that it can be bolted to a Face Plate of a Lathe, or
Boring Machine.
The flanged distance piece is also fitted with a cap and is bored to receive, and
form a bearing to grip upon a Boring Bar or upon the spindle of a Drilling
Machine.
The tool holder is a square shaped block sliding in grooves across the face of the
Head and is actuated by a screw passing through it and mado self acting by a
"star wheel" on the end of the screw.
By this arrangement objects may be tooled either in a Lathe, Boring or Drilling
Machine, that from their irregular form cannot be swung or revolved.

page_text: COMPLETE DI ECIFICATION.
JOHN WILLIAM PHILLIPS Engineer 30 Walbrook London do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ROTARY FACING APPLIANCES FOR
USE IN LATHES & OTHER MACHINES 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 arrangement by which Rotary Facing Appliances
may be used in Boring Machines or on Boring Bars and in Lathes and Drilling
Machines, which is obtained by having a flanged distance piece cast on the Facing
Appliance so that it can be bolted up to the Face-plate of a Lathe or Boring
Machine or used on a Boring Bar or in a Drilling Machine by fixing upon the flanged
distance piece a cap which is bored to receive the bar or Drill spindle.
The tool holder is a square shaped block sliding in grooves across the face of
the Rotary Facing Appliance and is actuated by a screw and star wheel in the
usual manner.
By the use of this appliance, objects may be machined in a Lathe, Boring or
Drilling Machine, that from their irregular form could not be swung.
Fig 1 of the accompanying drawings is a front elevation, Fig 2 is a side elevation
& Fig 3 is a plan, A. is the flange for bolting to Face-plates, B is the cap for gripping
Boring Bar or Drill spindle and C is the tool holder.
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 Combination and arrangement of a Rotary Facing Appliance with a flanged
distance piece and cap suitable for using in Boring or Drilling Machines on Boring
Bars and in Lathes.
IMPROVEMENTS IN FLOUR OR CORN SHOOTS
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN J. HARRINGTON Ballard Tralee Co. Kerry Ireland Corn Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FLOUR OR CORN
SHOOTS, to be as follows:-
:-
This Invention relates to improvements in delivery shoots or spouts and valves
for regulating and expediting without waste the discharge of Flour, Meal, Corn or
any substance to be similarly treated, and consists of a case C. C. which may be
wood or metal, and may be round, square, or any convenient shape to suit existing
appliances. In the sides of this case are fitted adjustable bearings B. B. through
which a spindle S. passes carrying a circular slide valve V. which is opened or
closed from the outside by a bandle H. Projecting covers D. D. are arranged on
inside of case C. C. to prevent leakage. The spindle may be fitted in centre of
case or to one side as circumstances may require.
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page_text: JOHN J. HARRINGTON Corn Merchant 3 Princes St Tralee Co Kerry, Ireland
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FLOUR or
CORN SHOOTS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I first construct an Iron or Wood case C. C. K. K. which may be either round,
square, or any necessary shape to fix to existing spouts, or may be made of sufficient
length to fasten direct to floors of granaries or stores containing the substances to
be delivered.
To the lower end of case K, K. sacks can be attached in the usual way by means
of straps or hooks.
On opposite sides of case are bolted two covers A A, in these covers are contained
bearings B B (which may be adjustable (or otherwise) for the spindle. S.
On this spindle I fix a Valve V with circular face, which is actuated from
outside by means of a handle, H. Suitable stops are provided in the case to limit
the travel of the valve, Covers are arranged inside the case for the purpose of
preventing leakage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;
'In a shoot constructed, as described the use of a valve travelling in a circular
path, whereby friction against the substance to be delivered is minimised, and the
necessity to move the material lying on the valve (to admit of its free movement,)
is obviated.
The Valve being completely under control by means of the handle from outside,
the discharge can be regulated as required.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN SHOOTING CASES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JASPER VALE-LANE, of N° 5 Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex,.
Shooting Case Maker, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN SHOOTING CASES to be as follows:—
My Invention relates to cases for the use of infantry either volunteers or regulars
when practicing rifle shooting.
The case is constructed of leather, rectangular in shape and of convenient size to
be carried by a sling from the shoulder of the wearer. When the lid is raised, the
side of the case furthest from the wearer falls down, the inner surface being
provided with loops or bands for holding cartridges and scoring book-Internally
the case is provided with a partition, the outer face being fitted with pockets for
containing Verniers, Tickets, sight protectors and blacking material, oil bottles,
pencils, and other small articles; the remaining larger portion of the case being
available for carrying glasses, ammunition in packets, and other requisites for a
course of shooting. An extra pocket may be formed on the inside of the lid for
tickets or note-paper.

page_text: JASPER VALE-LANE Case Maker Longfleet Poole Dorset do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SHOOTING CASES and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:
The case opens by pressing down pin in centre of double action lock, the front
flap then falls down giving a place for 7 rounds of cartridges in loops holes; also
place for scoring book fixed by elastic & pencil on the said flap; the front partition
as pockets for verniers bottles of oil & sight. black & tube, also place for range
tickets & railway tickets. On the same partition is 7 loop holes for cartridges;
at the back of the said partition is a space for cartridges. in packets or field glasses
and all equipments use in rifle shooting, on back of case is 2 straps to carry
mackintosh or sheet. The case closes by lifting up flap then pushing down!lid
shuts with double action lock. The case is carried by handle or strap round case.
I claim the flap for 7 rounds of cartridges in loop holes & place for book & pencil,
also partition in front for verniers oil & sight black bottles & tube range tickets
& railway tickets in pockets; also place for 7 cartridges in loops and novelty of
case for the purpose of rifle shooting.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF RAZORS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I ARTHUR BENJAMIN BALL of 35 Bennett Street London Road Sheffield in the
county of York cutler do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF RAZORS 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 razor blades and to that description of blade known as
the "Frame Back" or "Swiss." As ordinarily made, the back or frame is in one
piece and is slotted or grooved to receive the blade. A razor-blade constructed
according to my improvements is in three parts namely: the blade proper of thin
steel ground to a cutting edge and two strips of metal one on each side of the back
of the blade and tang which form the back or frane of the blade and tang. The
strips forming the frame can be of steel, iron, brass or similar metal and they are
rivetted to the blade. In the manufacture of the improved razor blade, the blade.
proper and the strips forming the frame or back are flyed out or cut out from sheets
in an ordinary fly-press.
The accompanying drawings illustrate my Invention. Fig. 1, is a front view of
the improved razor blade; F. 2 is a plan or top view. Fig. 3, is a transverse
section of the blade as taken through the dotted line W X (Fig. 1) Fig. 4. is a
transverse section of the tang as taken through the dotted line Y Z Fig. 1. A is
the blade of thin steel; A¹ is the blade tang; B is one side of the blade-back or
frame; B is one side of the frame of the tang; C is the reverse side of the blade-
back or frame; C₁ is the reverse side of the frame of the tang. The blade A with
tang A' is rivetted to the backs or fraines B B and C C'.
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 combination of blade A of thin steel ground to a cutting edge with tang A';
strips B B, C C forming the back or frame, the parts being manufactured by
flying out or cutting out from sheets of metal and rivetted together to form a
complete razor-blade and tang.
Dalhin bouth dow of Tanuary 1881
JOHN JONES PARKER,
Agent for the Applicant.
A SCARF-RETAINER
Year: 1884

page_text: "
I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Engincer do hereby declare the nature of this Invention for "A SCARF-RETAINER'
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In the accompanying Drawings
Figure 1 is a view of the back or inside part of a necktic provided with this
improved fastener or retainer.
Figure 2 is a sectional view of the same, showing the fastener adjusted upon the
collar stud or button.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the fastening or retaining device, attached ;
and
Figure 4 is an edge view of the same.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the Figures.
This Invention has relation to devices for fastening and retaining scarfs and
neckties in their proper position around the neck of the wearer, and it consists in
the improved fastener which will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.
In the accompanying Drawing A denotes a scarf or necktie, which may be of
any desired style, shape and construction. The fastener consists of a round disk
of metal, having two projecting ears, B B, a slot C, leading from the periphery of
the disk towards and a little beyond the centre of the same, and struck up upon a
suitable die to form the cup-shape shown at D. This cup is fastened to the inside
of the tie by stitches through the perforated Bat cars B B on opposite sides of the
central slot or inlet, C, the outer ends of which are bent inwardly, as shown at E,
to form stops which will prevent the head of the collar-stud or button, shown at F,
from slipping out of the slot C. This slot is of such a width that it will easily
admit of the passage of the shank or narrow part of the collar-stud or button, and
after the fastener has been placed properly in its position upon the stud it will be
seen that its shape is such that it will fit closely over the rounded head F, of the
stud or button, accomodating itself to its shape, while the inwardly projecting

page_text: stops, EE, will prevent the cup D, from slipping off of head F unless the
device is pushed against it in such a manner as to disengage the stops from the
stud.
It will be seen that this device can be struck up from any suitable sheet-metal
at a very small expense; that it can be affixed to any kind of a scarf or necktie ;
that there are no sharp edges to cut into or wear the fabric of the neckband or
collar, and that it can be attached to, and disengaged from, the collar stud or button
in a moment of time.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and the manner of performing the same I declare that what I claim
is :-
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The herein described fastening-device for attachment to neck wear, consisting of
the circular cup shaped plate D, provided with the slot C stops E and ears, B B, on
opposite sides of and at right angles to the slot, substantially as set forth.
REGULATING THE HEIGHT OF DESKS AND SEATS
Year: 1884

page_text: WALTER HOWARD ST. RUTH Teacher of Gymnastics, 7 April St. C. on M.
Manchester, do hereby declare the nature of his Invention for REGULATING THE
HEIGHT OF DESKS AND SEATS to be as follows:-
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The desk or seat rests on a round, square, or triangular column or shaft, which
may have parallel or tapering sides, placed in a cavity, with a wedge thin end
downwards.
When the desk or seat is lifted the wedge decends and prevents its return.
When the wedge is lifted the desk or seat decends. The wedge is moved by
means of a handle which moves in a slött.
The column or shaft may pass through the cavity. in its entire length as shown
in Figs. 1. 2. 3 and 4 or it may not; and the cavity be closed at the bottom.
The Drawings attached to this Specification show sections of music stool, chair,
standing desk, and vertical views of the square, round and triangular shaft and the
adjusting wedge in place, viz.
"
Fig. 1, "a," the supporting column or shaft; "b," the bottom of the adjusting
wedge; "c," the frame; d" the slott; "e," the handle of the adjusting wedge.
b" the wedge; C the frame; "d," the slott; e, the
Fig. 2, "a" the shaft ;
handle of the wedge.
"
Fig. 3 "a" the shaft; b, the wedge;
handle of the wedge.
"
"
"
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"the frame;
"
d," the slott, "e" the
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Fig. 4, "a" the shaft; "b," the wedge; "c," the frame; d" the slott; "e," the
handle of the wedge.
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Fig. 5, "a," the shaft ; b" the wedge; "c" the frame, "d," the cavity; e the
handle of the wedge.
Fig. 6a," the shaft, "b" the wedge, "c," the frame, "d" the cavity; "e," the
handle of the wedge.
.
Fig. 7a," the shaft, "b" the wedge, "c," the frame, "d," the cavity; "e," the
handle of the wedge.
Dated this 7th day of February 1884.

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 combination of a central leg or support attached to a desk or seat or similar
article of furniture, with an adjustable wedge, both working in a socket, in the
frame substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein before described and
illustrated.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE PRODUCT "TONTISSE DE SOIE" OR SILK FLOCK, RESULTING FROM CUTTING SILK THREADS INTO SMALL FRAGMENTS
Year: 1884

page_text: "
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ALBERT SAUVÉE, of 22 Parliament Street, Westminster in the County of
Middlesex Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE PRODUCT "TONTISSE DE SOIE"
OR SILK FLOCK, RESULTING FROM CUTTING SILK THREADS INTO SMALL
FRAGMENTS," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
When raw or thrown silk is scoured it loses its soft touch and the threads of a
skein get stuck together. This is due to the unravelled state of the silk or to
other imperfections of the fibres, such as rings, small knots, down &c. and which
after scouring are detached from the thread and lay loose on the surface or project
from it. The twisting up of the silk removes more or less these imperfections
according to the amount of twist given to the thread, but it does not do away
entirely with them.
If you attempt to prepare "tontisse" from silk thread after scouring, the small
pieces entangle together in such a manner that it is almost impossible to keep them
sufficiently separated to work them.
The object of this Invention is to make the small pieces of thread independent
of each other by doing away with the causes of entanglement. To obtain this
I stick on to the surface of the silk thread all the particles that have been detached
or project from it, by the process of smoothing, scouring, dyeing &c. &c. By
doing so I obtain an improved product of "tontisse de soie" which can be
manipulated and worked up into manufactured materials. It is effected in the
following manner :-
I take skeins of silk either raw or twisted, smooth, scoured or dyed and fix
them on any kind of reeling apparatus, unwind and rewind on another apparatus
at such a distance that the travel allows the silk to dry. Between the two reeling
machines is a tank containing liquid sizing composition such as starch, size, wax,
521

page_text: fucus, varnish &c.; the silk thread is lead through this bath and as it comes out it
passes between two rollers, the pressure of which can be altered so as to regulate
the quantity of size remaining on the thread. The thread is besides guided in its
travel by means of small glass rings or perforated plates which also help to lay
the projecting particles the same way on the thread.
I so obtain a silk thread that can be cut up into very small pieces without
fearing their entanglement and this " tontisse can be used for ornamentation in
the usual process of manufacture.
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:
zahl "tantines da coio"
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DRUM GUARD OF THRASHING MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EDMUND EVANS of Walton in the County of Radnor Machinist do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DRUM GUARD OF
THRASHING MACHINES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The guard contains four laps of wood, the first three are of red deal, and the
fourth of hard wood; the hinges are placed on an improved plan i.e. they run in
three straight parallel lines-each hinge consisting of four joints-the ends of the
guard are in two pieces each, and of hard-wood, or can be made of iron plate if
required. The guard is fitted with a moveable feed board, which prevents the
grain flying out of the drum, and enables the man to feed the machine with wheat,
in the old way in front of the drum without danger he (the feeder) can also feed
barley oats beans and peas and all loose corn at the back of the drum guard with
safety.
The guard can be set in three different positions-as the feeder finds necessary-
by moving two slide bolts and a drop link. It can also be folded double for the
purpose of travelling.
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. That the said guard is an improvement on all other guards, inasmuch as it is
made of four laps of wood, instead of one or two as I believe all others are.
2. The hinges are on an improved plan.
3. The guard is fitted with a moveable feed board.
4. It can be placed in three different positions, as may be required.
5. It can also be folded flat on the drum for convenience in travelling.

page_text: CFolding boards to form back of guard, these boards
and also the ends are hinged so as to fold down
flat when not in use
ORO NAZAL STEAM INHALER
Year: 1884

page_text: We, THOMAS TOOGOOD and JAMES TOOGOOD of 35, 36 & 37 Mount Street
Berkeley Square in the County of Middlesex, Glass Manufacturers do hereby
declare the nature of our invention for AN ORO NAZAL STEAM INHALER and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The mouth or orifice of the vase or other receptacle is of such shape or
configuration as to allow of the mouth and nostrils being so enveloped that the
steam from the water or medicated compound, contained in the vase or other
receptacle, is inhaled into all the air passages of the Nostrils, Mouth and Throat.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner same is to be performed We declare that what
we claim is
A vessel or receptacle with mouth or orifice shaped to fit over mouth and nose
allowing vapour to be inhaled into mouth and nose, substantially as before
described.
.
IMPROVED MEANS OF ADVERTISING ON WOODEN MATCHES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I RICHARD BESLEY of 29 Hurst Street Herne Hill in the County of Surrey
Advertising Contractor, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"IMPROVED MEANS OF ADVERTISING ON WOODEN MATCHES" to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to afford a cheap medium for advertising exten-
sively. My invention consists in printing in any desired color or colours on the
side or sides of the wooden match the name of the article or thing to be advertised,
thus "A. B's Baking Powder, used by all good cooks."
P. O'HALLORAN,
Patent Agent for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings, W.C.

page_text: I RICHARD BESLEY of 29 Hurst Street Herne Hill in the County of Surrey
Advertising Contractor do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVED MEANS OF ADVERTISING ON WOODEN MATCHES" and in what manner
the saine is to be performed; to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :—
My invention relates to advertising on Wooden Matches, and is carried into
practice as follows.
On one side or all the sides of the match, I print in any desired color or colors
and in any desired type or letters the name, character, and such other particulars
as may be desired of the article or thing to be advertised, thus "Use A. B's Baking-
Powder, used by all good cooks."
Having now particularly described 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 printing in the manner hereinbefore described on the side or all the sides
of the match the name, character, or other desired particulars, of the article
or thing intended to be advertised.