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AN IMPROVED HYACINTH GLASS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHANN CHRISTOPH BEYRODT in the firm of F. C. Schmidt seedsman and
nurseryman in Erfurt (German Empire) do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for AN IMPROVED HYACINTH GLASS and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :―
This hyacinth-glass consists of two parts, nainely:
1.) of the top part A intended for the reception of the bulb together with the
tube C attached to it.
2.) of the lower part B, which serves to contain the water.
The lower part B is filled with water, the bulbs are laid in the top A and the
tube C is inserted in the under part B, whereby the water enters it and causes the
formation of the root of the bulb, so that finally the roots fill it entirely. On
renewing the water and cleaning the glass B which must be done every 8 or
10 days, the top A containing the bulb is lifted with latter and the roots from off B,
so that no touching of the bulbs or anything injurious to their development can
occur.
In the case of the simple hyacinth-glasses used as yet the bulbs and the roots
must be taken out when the water has to be reneved and the glass cleaned, which
renders it impossible to avoid injuring both parts and checking them in their
development. This new hyacinth-glass can be made of plain or fancy glass, like-
wise of clay, porcelain and terracotta, and in all shapes and sizes.
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,
Hyacinth-glass with movable top and tube for the reception of the bulbs and
roots and for a convenient renewing of the water and cleaning the glass.
Dated this 19th day of November 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF STEAM PUMPING ENGINES
Year: 1884

page_text: We HENRY WATSON and HENRY BURNETT WATSON Engineers High Bridge
Works Newcastle on Tyne do hereby declare the nature of our invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF STEAM PUMPING ENGINES, 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 the improvement in the design and construction
of steam or donkey pumping engines and consists in having the valve boxes
arranged on each side of the pump barrel the valve seats being fixed in their places
with bolts or studs; the valves being arranged so as to be easily removed for
examination.
The columns or air vessels placed on the top of the valve boxes are connected to
each other by means of a curved cast iron web, having a bearing for carrying one
end of the crank shaft and also a slot to serve as a guide for the motion block.
The steam cylinder is bolted on to the top of the columns.
In arranging the connection between the piston and the pump rod, we introduce
a distance piece which when disconnected allows the pump piston to be drawn out,
examined and refitted, without removing the steam piston and rod, thereby saving
the time in taking off the cylinder cover and remaking the joint.
This invention will be understood by reference to the accompanying drawings,
which shew elevation, plan and sections of the pump.
The pump has been designed to allow all the working parts to be examined by
unskilled workmen, the advantage of this at sea especially is manifest.
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
1st The introduction of a distance piece marked A between the piston and
pump rod.
2nd The particular design and construction of the columns or air vessels B. B,
and the arrangement of valve chests C. C.
IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATION FROM STEAM BOILERS AND THE LIKE
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, GEORGE PEMBERTON JAQUES of 132 Belle Vue Row Armley Leeds in the
County of York Boiler Inspector do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATION FROM STEAM BOILERS
AND THE LIKE to be as follows:-
A blend or admixture and made into a powder or a liquid. Approximate
quantities 14 lbs each, Cylinder saltcake, Cylinder nitrate cake, Super tartar pot
cake, Soda Ash, Soda crystals, Costic soda, and Red Saunders Wood, and 7.lbs of
Myrbane Oil. To be ground all together in a grinding and mixing mill. Method
of applying the same: To be mixed with the water or put in the manhole,
plughole, or any other convenient way.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE PEMBERTON JAQUES of 132 Belle Vue Row Armley, Leeds, in the
County of York Boiler Inspector do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATION FROM STEAM BOILERS
AND THE LIKE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly-
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
A blend or admixture and made into a powder or a liquid. Approximate
quantities, 14 lbs each, Cylinder salt cake, Cylinder nitrate cake, Super tartar pot
cake, Soda Ash, Soda crystals, Costic soda, and Red Saunders Wood, and 7 lbs of
Myrbane Oil. To be ground all together in a grinding and mixing mill. Method
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of applying the same. To be mixed with the water, or put in the manhole, 1
plughole, or any other convenient way.
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.
1st To thoroughly dissolve the crusts in. whatever form it is found of any class 1
of Boilers, Feedwater pipes, Condenser tubes, and other containing any body of
incrustation.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MANHOLE COVERS FOR DRAINS
Year: 1884

page_text: .
I, HENRY M°COLLEY of 44 Laimont Road, Chelsea, London, Ironfounder &
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
MANHOLE COVERS FOR DRAINS to be as follows:-
Around the inside of the frame I make a channel to contain glycerine, oil or
other suitable liquid and on the under side of the lid I make a corresponding,
projection to dip into the liquid in the channel in the frame to trap the gasses
emanating from the drains. I bevel off the inner edge of the top of the frame and
I similarly bevel off the under side of the outer edge of the lid to fit into the
bevelled edge of the frame. I also put chipping or fitting pieces on the frame and
. on the lid to fit the one to the other.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
I, HENRY M°COLLEY of 44 Lamont Road Chelsea London, Ironfounder &
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
MANHOLE COVERS FOR DRAINS & THE LIKE and in what manner the same is. to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Around the inside of the frame I make a channel to contain glycerine oil or
other suitable liquid & on the under side of the lid I make a corresponding
projection to dip into the liquid in the channel in the frame to trap the gases
emanating from the drains. I bevel off the inner edge of the top of the frame
& I similarly bevel off the under side of the the outer edges of the lid to fit into
the bevelled edge of the frame, I also put chipping or fitting pieces on the frame
& on the lid to fit the one to the other. In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1
represents a sectional view of a manhole cover with my improvement, A being the
frame B the lid. C. C. is the channel for liquid DD is the lip. EE is the
bevelled edge of inside of frame & F. F. the bevelled edge of lid which fits into
the frame.
Having now particularly 'described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is,.
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Making manhole covers for drains & the like with the top inner edges of the
frames and the under side of the outer edges of the lids bevelled as shown &
described.
IMPROVEMENT IN COLD WATER TAPS FOR HOUSE USE AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I ROBERT HALLIMOND of Escomb Bridge near Bishop Auckland in the County
of Durham, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENT IN COLD WATER TAPS FOR HOUSE USE AND OTHER PURPOSES to
be as follows:-
The improvement is in the tap closing by the pressure of the water. A solid
india rubber ball is seated above the inlet of the water with a spindle fixed through
its centre and when the tap is required to be opened The spindle is forced
downwards by a screw fixed above it.
The top part of the tap is a gland stuffed with india rubber which is pressed
down by the screw and thus prevents any leakage out of the top of the tap.

page_text: I ROBERT HALLIMOND of Escomb Bridge near Bishop Auckland in the County
of Durham Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENT IN COLD WATER TAPS FOR HOUSE USE AND OTHER PURPOSES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
A solid india rubber ball is seated above the inlet of the water into the tap and
a spindle is fixed through the centre of the india rubber ball. As soon as the
water is admitted it forces the ball tightly on to the seat and prevents any water
escaping thus very effectively closing the tap.
The upper part is a gland stuffed with india rubber washers, to prevent any
leakage out of the top when the tap is open. In this gland a screw is fitted to
work down on to the spindle.
When the tap is required to be opened the spindle is forced downwards by
means of this screw, and carries the ball along with it. The water then escapes
and a supply is readily obtained. In order to close the tap again, the screw is
simply to be worked the reverse way until the pressure of the screw is taken off
the spindle, when the water will force the ball tightly on to the seat again and the
tap will be closed.
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. A tap with india rubber ball closed by the pressure of the water and
constructed substantially as herein before described.
2. Packing the spindles of taps with india rubber rings in the way, and for the
purposes hereinbefore described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM WASHERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN HENRY CLARK of 1 St James Street Leeds in the county of York do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM WASHERS
to be as follows:-
1. A rim on the lid to go on the outside of tank. As in section. The flat
part at top being " over so has to confine the steam in the tank & prevent the
steam from escapeing at the lid, as in old machine.
2. The bottom to be slopeing to one end with tap underneath so as to let all water
& sediment drain out. Which is impossible without tilting (and then would leave
the sediment in the bottom of the other machines.
3. The corners of tray are made so that the machine is let down about 1," &
about 1" from side of machine as shown in section thereby causing a steadier flame
& greater amount of heat, than in the old style of machine.
4. Also having a boss or cap to screw on the hole when the handle is taken out
for boiling purposes as shown in plan instead of inserting a cork as before.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN HENRY CLARK of No 1 St James St Leeds in the county of York do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM WASHERS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A rim on the lid to go on the outside of tank as in section. The flat part at top
being '" over, so as to confine the steam in the tank, & prevent the steam from
escaping at the lid, as in old machine. Also to prevent the sides of machines froin
Bagging or bending out.
The bottom to be sloping to one end with tap underneath so as to let all water
& sediment to drain out. Which is impossible without tilting & than would leave
the sediment at the bottom of the other machines.
The corners of the tray are made, so that the machine is let down about 1/2" and
about 1" from side of machine, as shown in section, thereby causing a steadier flame
& greater amount of heat than in the old style of, machine.
Also having a boss, or cap, to screw on the hole, (when the handle is taken out) 1
for boiling purposes, as shown in plan instead of inserting a cork, as before.
REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS.
A Handles.
B Handle for drum.
C Boss or cap for hole.
D) Rim for lid.
E Corners for tray.
F Gas burner.
G Sloping bottom.
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. Construction of lid, thereby causing less steam to escape in working, and
strengthening the machine.
2. Complete self emptier.
3. Construction of tray, whereby more heat is obtained for gas consumed.
4. By having a cap, so that the machine can be used for boiling, or other
purposes.
Dated th 07th Joes of tahu 100K
IMPROVEMENTS IN PRUNING OR BILL HOOKS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES ROOM of Kingsweston in the County of Gloucester do hereby declare
the nature of my said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PRUNING OR BILL
HOOKS" 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 certain improvements in pruning or bill hooks the
object being to so construct the instrument that the work of pruning or trimming
trees or bushes may be effected more expeditiously and easily than at present, the
same being applicable at once for the purpose of lopping, thrusting and billing.
In the drawing annexed hereto is shown this improved hook which is constructed
of metal with the sharp edges A. B. C combined for purpose of suiting the work
required to be done that is to say the edge 'A for lopping B for thrusting and C for
billing.
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The blade and body of this pruning or bill hook is made with a rolled socket
termination D into which will be fixed a handle of desired length (a "long arm
for high work) and the holes a, a¹ shown in the drawing are for reception of screw
or nail attachment and a² for a transverse rivet or screw bolt; At the point A¹ the
edges B and A run off together.
The top edge B and the back edge A will be used for lopping or cutting and for
thrusting to cut off long straggling branches when they are not strong enough to
bear a ladder which at present causes great inconvenience to the person pruning or
trimming, the thrusting edge B being particularly advantageous for cutting small
branches without tearing down the bark at the point of junction with a stem.
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 construction of pruning or bill hooks characterized by the edges
A, B of the blade and socket D as and for the purpose herein set forth, and as
shown by the accompanying drawing.
Å NEEDLE FOR USE IN FELTING MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this Invention for "Å NEEDLE FOR
USE IN FELTING MACHINES" and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to the barbed needles which are used in machines for
uniting together two materials, a bat and web, the needles passing through the top
material or web which is laid upon the lower or bat and in returning the barbs
drawing the threads of the bat into the web and so firmly uniting the two
materials.
This has previously to this Invention been done by needles triangular or
thereabouts in cross section which do the work satisfactorily so far as they go, but
as the barbs are formed only upon the ridges there are only three rows of barbs.
Now careful experiments have demonstrated that if the number of rows of barbs
were greatly increased and the barbs formed all round the needle or nearly so the
result would simply be to tear the fabric to pieces without producing the desired
result. But it has also been shown that a reasonable increase in the number of
rows of barbs produces a most advantageous result, so much so that by employing
four rows the theoretical duty that the improved needle should be capable of
performing is approximately carried out in practice and about 25% more work
can be got out of the needles with four sides than out of those with only three
sides. The immense importance of this Invention is therefore at once apparent for
while with the old form of needle three yards of material could be treated in given
time, with the improved form approximately four yards could be done in the same
time.
In the accompanying Drawings Figure 1. is an enlarged elevation of the improved
needle and Figure 2 a cross section upon line y. 2. of Figure 1. It will be seen
that the barbs B are arranged in rows up the needle like the barb of a fish hook,
so that as they return they draw the threads of the bat with them.
For very coarse fabrics the number of rows of barbs may be increased but for
ordinary fine materials four are as many as can be advantageously used.

page_text: Having now described this Invention and the method of performing the same as
communicated to me by my foreign correspondent I claim
A barbed needle having more than three edges or rows of barbs substantially as
and for the purpose set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRUSSING AND SELF-BINDING REAPING MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, DANIEL WYLLIE, 219 High Street, Ayr in the County of Ayr, Grain
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
TRUSSING AND SELF-BINDING REAPING MACHINES to be as follows:-
A wood, iron, or other metal Needle-Guard and Divider A made in one or more
parts, fitted to a bar or shaft B, crossing the machine, and adjustable by slot C to
the radius of the needle.
This Guard and Divider is fixed by bolts D, or otherwise to said bar or shaft B,
and when made in one part has a slot or fork E, through which the needle passes
when in motion, when made in two or more parts may be fixed to said bar B
without a slot or fork, but leaving space for needle to pass through.
This Guard and Divider, is for the purpose of dividing the trusses or sheaves
and for preventing the Straw, Grain, Hay, Grass, Clover, or other substances
upon which the machine is operating, from passing along with the needle to the
Knotter.
The substance upon which the machine is operating. is by this arrangement
retained behind the Guard and Divider until the return of the needle when it
passes off into the next sheaf or truss.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I DANIEL WYLLIE, 219 High Street Ayr, Grain Merchant do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TRUSSING AND SELF BINDING
REAPING MACHINES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement referring
to the drawing accompanying my provisional specification:
A wood, iron, or other metal Needle-Guard and Divider A made in one or more
parts, fitted to a bar or shaft B crossing the machine and adjustable to the radius
of the needle C. This Guard and Divider is fixed by bolts D or otherwise to said
bar or shaft, and when made in one part has a slot or fork E through which the
needle passes when in motion. When made in two or more parts it may be fixed
to said bar without a slot or fork, but leaving space for needle to pass through.
This Guard and Divider is for the purpose dividing the trusses or sheaves and for
preventing the Straw, Grain, Hay, Grass, Clover, or other substances upon which
the machine is operating from passing along with the needle to the Knotter. The
substance upon which the machine is operating is by this arrangement retained
behind the Guard and Divider until the return of the needle, when it passes off
into the next sheaf or truss.
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. That the Guard and Divider effectively divides the sheaf or truss.
Second. That it prevents the material upon which the machine is operating
from passing along with the needle to the knotter.
Third. That said material is, when in a continuous feed, retained behind this
guard and divider, and the needle, in readiness to form next sheaf or truss.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BATHS
Year: 1884

page_text: SAMUEL OWEN Sanitary Brass founder 38 Sun Street Finsbury Sqre London EC
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BATHS, to bo
as follows:
My Invention consists of a Seat A cast in the head of the Bath to enable the
Bather to sit in the Bath and the Supply pipe B is for the purpose of filling the
Bath with Hot Water at the bottom or near the bottom thus avoiding steam
vapour arising in the Bath Room.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
SAMUEL OWEN Brassfounder & Patentee 38 Sun Street Finsbury Square
London EC do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BATHS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A Bath with Seat cast in one piece at Round end, or head of Bath A shewn in
the drawing already lodged with provisional specification; also Improved Supply
Bath Fittings which prevent so much steam arising when valves are opened.
On turning on the two levers, the water flowing in through two unions connected
with the Hot & Cold water tanks respectively, & flowing down supply pipe B
thoroughly mixes before reaching outlet thus avoiding so much steam.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention & in what manner same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. Seat a round end, or head of Bath, Bath and Seat cast in one piece.
2nd Improved Bath fittings herein before described by means of which the
nuisance of the steam arising in room, consequent on Hot & Cold water not mixing
before meeting in bath, is avoided.
THE IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF STEAM BOILER TUBES pro tecting Ferru
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WALTER TAYLOR of No 10 Gordon Road Hornsey Vale Hornsey in the
County of Middlesex Coppersmith do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for "THE IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF STEAM BOILER TUBES " to be as
follows:-
The improvement which is to be called "The Steam engine Boiler Tube pro-
tecting Ferrule" is for the preservation of Steam Boiler Tubes by using Ferrules
from four to eight inches in length instead of the short ones now in use the object
being to preserve the ends of the Tubes from Burning and friction caused by the
great quantity of cinders and ashes going through the tubes which with the present
ferrules (the same not being long enough) causes the ends of the tubes nearest the
fire box to wear out much quicker than the other part of the tubes thereby causing
the requirement of new tubes much sooner than would be if the system now sought
to be introduced were adopted. "The steam engine Boiler Tube protecting Ferrule'
can be used with or without Flange.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WALTER TAYLOR, of 10, Gordon Road, Hornsey Vale, Hornsey, in tho
County of Middlesex, Coppersmith, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED FERRULE FOR STEAM-BOILER TUBES, and in what manner tho
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The improvement which-I-call "The improved Steam Engine Boiler Tube pro-
becting Ferrule relates to-the-preservation_of_steam boiler tubes-by-using-
ferrules and the invention consists in using long and specially shaped-ferrules--
instead of the short ones now in use, the object being to preserve the ends of the
tubes from burning and friction caused by the great quantity of cinders and ashes 1
going through the tubes which with the present short ferrules cause the ends of
the tubes nearest the fire box to be worn-out-much quicker than the other part of
the tubes, thereby-requiring the use of new tubes sooner than would be the case if
the improved shaped ferrule were adopted. The improved ferrule can be used
with or without-a-flange_and_is to bo constructed of metal as shown in the 1
accompanying drawing in which Fig 1 is an elevation-and-Fig-2-longitudinal
section of the improved ferrule with flange-Fig 3 longitudinal section of ferrule
without flange. Fig 4 is a plan view of flange. Fig 5 cross section at A B fig 1.
Fig 6 cross section at CD fig 1. Fig 7 cross section at E F fig 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 2
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what
I-claim is
The improved long ferrulo with or without a flange-shaped substantially as
illustrated.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ROCKETS FOR SIGNALING AT SEA AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM BALCH of 18 Prior St Greenwich in the county of Kent Pensioner,
Royal Navy, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN ROCKETS FOR SIGNALING AT SEA AND OTHER PURPOSES to be as follows :-
The Rocket or shell consists of a metal case filled with coloured stars also a small
metal case in which powder is confined and fused. It is then cased in leaving a
space at the base for the length of fuse & firing charge & detonating cap for
firing the same. A second case may be added for protecting the lower part of the
rocket. This Rocket may be used for any kind of distress signals where a ship is
water logged or from n raft or boat cast away at sea. The metal case renders it
impervius to damp & may be fired from any kind of gun mortar or tube.
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TOILET APPLIANCES IN COMBINATION WITH UMBRELLAS OR PARASOLS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, BENJAMIN JACOBS, of N° 5 Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex
do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "TOILET APPLIANCES IN
COMBINATION WITH UMBRELLAS OR PARASOLS" and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This Invention consists in attaching to the handle of the umbrella or parasol, a
receptacle for containing puff powder and pad for applying the same to the face.
The receptacle may be of any convenient ornamental shape and attached to the
handle by screw or ferrule, or may be formed out of the same material as the
handle itself. In addition to the powder puff I place in the lid of the receptacle,
a small mirror.
In order that my Invention may be more fully understood, I have hereto
annexed a Sheet of Drawings illustrative thereof.
The Drawing represents the han lle of a parasol or sunshade, to the top of which
is attached by means of a screw a a box or receptacle B formed in two parts and
united by screw-thread. In the upper part of the box is a mirror c. It will be
obvious that the shape of the receptacle may be varied indefinitely, and also the
method of fixing the same to the umbrella stick. The lid also instead of being
screwed may be hinged and fastened by snap or spring.
Having thus described the nature of my Invention und shewn by Drawings how
the same is to be performed, I would have it understood that I claim :-
The combination of a box or receptacle for containing puff powder and pad with
the handle of a parasol or umbrella, substantially as herein shewn and described.
Dated this 28th day of Murch
HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, W.C.
COMBINATION TAG OR LABEL AND ENVELOPE
Year: 1884

page_text: I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention for "COMBINATION TAG
OR LABEL AND ENVELOPE" 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 envelopes designed to be used as tags or labels by
fastening the same to boxes, bales, etc for transportation or to goods when exposed
for sale and it consists in an envelope and upon which may be written the address
etc. made from stiff paper or other suitable material provided at one end with a
string by which it may be secured to any desired article, while the flap at the
other end, opposite to the string is left open to receive an invoice, a price list or
other similar memorandum, all of which will be more readily understood by
reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 represents a back view
of a tag-envelope embodying this invention.
Figure 2 represents a front view of the same with the flap open and
Figure 3 represents a blank of the desired shape to form the envelope.
A is a blank cut from heavy stiff paper or other suitable material and provided
with the flaps a b c d.
The flaps a b and c are closed in the ordinary manner while the flap d is gummed
and left open for the admittance of the invoice, price list or whatever else it may
be desired to insert therein.
A hole e is then cut through that end opposite to the flap d and the eyelet or
reinforcement is then applied thereto. A string g is passed through the hole e
and secured in the ordinary manner The string is permanently attached to the
envelope body in such a manner that while the envelope may be at all times
secured to the package or to the goods, the string will not interfere with the
insertion or removal of the bill of lading, price list, etc. either before or after the
envelope has been secured.
The flap & is gummed like the flap of an ordinary envelope to perform its office
to close the envelope independently of the means employed for attaching the
envelope to the package or goods.

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 An envelope provided with a reinforced opening at one end and with an open
flap at the other end.
2nd An envelope, having a string permanently attached thereto at one end and
an open gummed flap at the other end.
3rd The combination envelope and tag substantially as specified.
APPLIANCE FOR HOLDING AND TIGHTENING TENNIS NETS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN OSMOND of Clifton, Blackheath Park in the County of Kent, Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "APPLIANCE FOR HOLDING AND
TIGHTENING TENNIS NETS" 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 cheap and simple means of tightening tennis nets, as I
will describe referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side elevation
and Fig. 2 is a plan of the upper part of one of the net poles, to which my
invention is applied. Fig. 3 is an end view of the tightening crank lever which
I employ, and Fig. 4 is an end view of the rod which holds the net cord.
On the top of the pole A. I mount a crank B which has projecting up from it a
crank pin C, and has a handle by which it can be turned. On the crank pin C I hook
the eye of a rod D to the end of which is attached the net cord E. For the purpose
of altering the length of this cord it may be coiled in several convolutions around D
and passed through the notch of a collar d at the end of D where it is held by a
cover F hinged to D. By turning the crank B round in the direction of the arrow
Fig. 2, the net cord is drawn tight and the rod D is engaged between a latch 6 and a
stud b' projecting up at the end of the crank B. Obviously when there are means
of altering the length of the net cord independently of winding it around D, the
rod D may be dispensed with, an eye at the end of the cord itself being hooked on
the pin C. Also, instead of pivotting the crank B on the pole A so as to be capable
of turning thereon in a horizontal plane, it may be mounted on the pole so as to
turn in a vertical plane, or the pole itself with the crank fixed on it may be turned
round by a handle applied at any convenient part of its height.
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. For holding and tightening a tennis net, a crank pivotted on or turning with
the pole and having attached to it the end of the net cord, substantially as herein
lasanibed

page_text: 2. In combination with a crank operating in the manner referred to in the
preceding claim, a rod having an eye to engage ou the crank pin and arranged to
receive and hold several coils of the cord for determining its length, substantially as
herein described.
Dated this 19th day of December 1884
AN IMPROVED MEANS OF. PREPARING PIECES OF LEATHER TO BE READILY APPLIED TO BOOT SOLES AND FOR SIMILAR USES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I WALTER SMARTT of Buckhurst Hill in the County of Essex, Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED MEANS OF.
PREPARING PIECES OF LEATHER TO BE READILY APPLIED TO BOOT SOLES AND
FOR SIMILAR USES, to be as follows:-
I clean and roughen any parts of the leather which appear to require it and coat
those parts of the surface which it is intended to attach to soles or other surfaces
with adhesive waterproof cement which can be softened ready for use by being.
exposed to heat.

page_text: I WALTER SMARTT of Buckhurst Hill in the County of Essex Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED MEANS OF
PREPARING PIECES OF LEATHER TO BE READILY APPLIED TO BOOT SOLES AND
FOR SIMILAR USES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention consists of a new mode or method of preparing leather for, and of
attaching the same to, boot soles and other surfaces, for repairing, clamping and
analogous operations and purposes. If not already sufficiently clean and rough,
I clean and roughen the surface of the leather, or such parts of the surface
which it intended to attach to the soles of boots and shoes. I then coat such
Burfaces with an adhesive waterproof cement, which is capable of being softened to
render it adhesive, and ready for use by being exposed to heat.
I make the cement (by preference) by melting and well mixing two parts of
good gutta-percha; two parts of Archangel or other good pitch, and one part of
good shellac.
Pieces of leather of sizes suitable for commercial purposes, and, having, in some
cases, been cleaned and roughened, as aforesaid, usually on one side only, I apply
the cement thereto, in a warm state, spreading the sume thereon. The pieces of
leather are then ready for use, and may be used by attaching the same to the soles
of new or old boots or shoes.
When applying such prepared leather to the soles of boots or shoes, it is
necessary to warm the cemented side of the leather to be applied and I find it
generally advantageous also to clean, roughen and again clean, or dust, and then to
warm the sole of the boot or shoe to which it is to be applied, previously to the
operation. The sole if uneven, from wear, may be made level with cement or
leather and it should be dry, and it is better to apply pressure to the attached
piece. Although the surfaces may adhere together with sufficient tenacity by the
means hereinbefore described; yet it is sometimes advantageous to use pegs, nails,
screws, or other means, for the purpose of imparting additional security.
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 method and means of preparing leather by coating the same with adhesive
cement, and the use and application thereof substantially as and for the purposes
herein before described.
THE BETTER CON- STRUCTION OF LOCOMOTIVE AND OTHER STEAM BOILERS to be as follows
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN BROWN of 634 Kings Road, Fulham in the County of Middlesex Boiler
Maker do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for "THE BETTER CON-
STRUCTION OF LOCOMOTIVE AND OTHER STEAM BOILERS to be as follows:-
"
This Invention which is to be called "The Continuous Tube Boiler" and which
saves at least 40 per cent in fuel, consists of adding an uptake to each side of the
Furnace at the Back End connected to two Horizontal Tubes which is connected at
the Front of the Boiler to two more Horizontal Tubes by a Smoke Box and
connected at the Back of the Boiler each Horizontal Tube is pierced by Four or
More Vertical Tubes.

page_text: I JOHN BROWN of 634 Kings Road Fulham in the County of Middlesex Boiler
Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE BETTER CONSTRUCTION
OF LOCOMOTIVE AND AND OTHER STEAM BOILERS, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
My invention relates to boilers of the horizontal flue type, and is especially
intended for use with locomotives. But boilers constructed according to my
invention are applicable also for other purposes.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood I will refer to the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which the various parts of a boiler constructed
according to my invention are indicated by letters of reference.
I add an uptake D. to each side of the furnace-flue C. at the back end thereof.
These uptakes communicate with two horizontal flue tubes E which pass through
the boiler to the front, when they communicate with two other similar tubes which
pass through to the back, as shown in the drawing, into a smoke box H. The
flues E. are crossed by water tubes F.
The fire passes from the furnace C. into the uptakes D.-then through the wing
horizontal tubes E, to the front of the boiler A.
Then returns through the centre horizontal tubes E. to smoke box H. at back of
Boiler, then through the chimney I.
Each vertical tube is encircled by the fire in its passage through.
By the use of my Invention a great saving in fuel will be obtained because the
flame and heated gasses instead of passing once through the boiler as in the the
ordinary locomotive boiler pass three times through the boiler.
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 steam boilers with the uptakes D. and flue tubes E,
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 27th day of September 1884
IMPROVEMENTS IN CARRIAGE SPRINGS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN ALLEN 29 Long Acre London Coach Builder do hereby declare the
nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CARRIAGE SPRINGS to be as follows,
namely:
A coach spring of ordinary pattern is attached to the axle at bottom and to the
pump handle or bed at top. A cee spring is attached thereto at each end and also
by means of a brace or coupling to the end of the top half of the spring and thereby
the concussion of the road is lessened and greater ease is obtained for the carriage
Two half springs are connected by eyes or by eyes and couplings at one end:
and the straight end of a cee spring is inserted between them and connected with
both at the point of junction. The scroll end of the cee spring is also connected to
the other end of the top half spring by means of a brace or a coupling or a round
robin, and at an intermediate point of the cee spring it is also connected with the
other and corresponding end of the bottom half spring by means of an eye a shackle
or a coupling. By this arrangement of springs the concussion of the road is
lessened and greater ease is obtained for the carriage.

page_text: I, JOHN ALLEN 29 Long Acre London Coach Builder do hereby declare the
nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CARRIAGE SPRINGS and in what
mauner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :--
:
Two half springs are connected together by eyes, or by eyes and couplings at one
end and the less curved end of a C or S spring is inserted between them and
connected with both at the point where they join each other. The scroll end of
the C or S spring is also connected with the other end of the top half spring by
means of a brace or coupling or a round robin and at an intermediate point of the
C or S spring it is also connected with the other and corresponding end of the
bottom half spring by means of an eye, a shackle or a coupling. By this
arrangement the advantage of upper and under springs is attained as with perch
C spring carriages while the perch itself is dispensed with allowing the fore
carriage to lock all the way round. Having now particularly described and
ascertained the nature of my Invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed I declare that what I claim is
1. The method herein set forth of mounting a carriage on S or C springs
supported by another spring or springs without the intervention of a perch.
2. Supporting the S or C springs wholly or partially by a dummy in place of one
or both of the other springs.
Ti Container 1001.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BISCUITS FOR DOGS GAME AND POULTRY
Year: 1884

page_text: We BENJAMIN CLARKE TIPper and LawrENCE CLARKE TIPPER of N° 77 Colmore
Row Birmingham in the County of Warwick Manufacturers do hereby declare the
nature of our Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN BISCUITS FOR DOGS GAME AND
POULTRY and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement, to be as follows, that
is to say,
Our Invention has for its object improvements in biscuits for dogs, game, and
poultry which are highly nutritious and also medicinal.
"
In manufacturing our biscuits to which we have given the name of "The Meat
Vegetable and Herbal Biscuit' we use the following ingredients in about the
following proportions
Flour
Best seconds
Good sound Meat
Potatoes
Carrots
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Dandelions or extract of Dandelions
Nettles or extract of Nettles
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70 parts.
22 parts.
10 parts.
6 parts.
2 parts.
1 part.
1 part.
The meat, potatoes, and carrots are cooked before they are mixed with the flour
as also the dandelions and nettles when used in their natural state, but the extract
is best for these.
The whole of the above are mixed with water until the proper consistency of
tough dough is obtained from which the biscuits are moulded and baked. In using
the food for small birds the biscuits would be ground into powder.
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
The improved preparation of food for dogs game and poultry of the several
articles in about the proportions hereinbefore fully described, substantially as set.
forth.
APPARATUS FOR MOVING AND LOCKING RAILWAY POINTS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMILELE
DPECIFICATION
I, JAMES SAXBY of Cleveland House Upper Tooting in the County of Surrey,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "APPARATUS FOR
MOVING AND LOCKING RAILWAY POINTS," 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 apparatus for moving and locking railway points,' so
arranged that the pull or push of a single operating rod sorves the purpose of
unlocking and shifting the points and then locking them in their altered position.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a plan of apparatus according to my
invention, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 a transverse section, Fig. 4 is
an elevation of the crossing bar that connects the two point rails. A is a rod
which is pulled or pushed by any convenient connections from a signal cabin or
elsewhere. This rod is fitted to slide through guides B B¹; it has a laterally pro-
jecting tooth O and two upwardly projecting locking teeth D D¹. The two point
rails E E are connected by a cross bar F in the underside of which are cut two
notches G G¹ at a distance apart equal to the stroke of the point rails. The bar Fis
worked by one arm H of a bell crank lever, the other arm K of which has a notch
to receive the tooth C, and on each side of this notch a sloped off tooth L L¹. In
the position shewn, the points are set to one side of the line and are locked by the
locking tooth D being engaged in the notch G of the bar F; whilst also the lateral
tooth C bearing against the slope of the tooth L, prevents movement of the bell
crank HK. When it is desired to shift the points, the rod A is moved in the
direction of the arrow, whereby the locking tooth D is withdrawn from the
notch G leaving the bar F free, and at the same time the lateral tooth C is pushed
off the slope of the tooth L, so as to occupy the space presented at the edge of K
between the teeth L and L. On continuing the movement of A in the direction
of the arrow, the tooth C acting on the inner side of L' moves the bell crank H K
and thereby moves the bar F transversely, shifting the point rails E E¹ from the
one side to the other; and finally the tooth C comes to bear against the slope
of L, and the locking tooth D¹ enters the notch G', the points being thus locked
in their shifted position. By drawing the rod A back, the points can, in like
manner, be again unlocked, shifted back and locked in the position shewn.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim
is :-
Apparatus for moving and locking railway points, consisting of a single push or
pull rod A with its teeth C, D and D', in combination with the notched and toothed
bell crank lever H.K and the doubly notched rod F connecting the point rails,
arranged and operating substantially as herein described.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1884
IMPROVEMENTS IN KILNS FOR BURNING BRICKS, PIPES OR OTHER EARTHENWARE ARTICLES
Year: 1884

page_text: CHARLES PRICE Edwards Road Clarendon Park Leicester Bricklayer & Builder
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN KILNS FOR
BURNING BRICKS, PIPES OR OTHER EARTHENWARE ARTICLES to be as follows:-
This Invention consists in making Kilns with arched Covering, with feeding
holes in the top of said arched Floor Covering, for the purpose of continuing the
fireing internally of the articles in the Kilns, instead of fireing externally, the
draught of the fire internally is governed and caused by using a Blast fan to force
air into the bottom of Kilns by suitable Channels provided in same, or by using
an Exhaust fan in Flues or connections for the purpose of drawing away the gases
into a low Chimney in the centre of one or more Kilns, by this method of Burning
there will not be required a high Chimney, by this Method of Burning Small Slack
or Refuse from Coal can be used thereby causing a great saving in fuel and time
in burning Bricks pipes or other earthenware articles.

page_text: I CHARLES PRICE of Edward Road Clarendon Park Leicester in the County of
Leicester Bricklayer and Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN KILNS FOR BURNING BRICKS PIPES OR OTHER EARTHENWARE
ARTICLES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in making kilns with arched covering, with feeding holes
in the top of said arched floor covering for the purpose of continuing the fireing
internally of the articles in the kilns instead of fireing externally-The draught of
the fires internally is governed and caused by using a blast fan to force air into the
bottom of kilns by suitable channels provided in same or by using an exhaust fan
in flues or connections for the purpose of drawing away the gases into a low
chimney in the centre of one or more kilns-By this method of burning there will
not be required a high chimney-By this method of burning small slack or refuse
from coal can be used thereby causing a great saving in fuel and time in burning
bricks pipes or other earthenware articles.
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 application to a kiln for burning bricks pipes or other earthenware articles
of an air blast or exhaust substantially as and for the purpose specified.
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