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An Improvement in Releasing Buckles for Harness and all kinds of Straps.
Year: 1884

page_text: An Improvement in Releasing Buckles for Harness and all
kinds of Straps.
I HENRY DUDLEY COOPER, of 33 Wimpole Street, in the Parish of St Marylebone,
in the County of Middlesex, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN RELEASING BUCKLES FOR HARNESS AND ALL
KINDS OF STRAPS" to be as follows:-
The buckle consists of an ordinary tongue falling on a sliding bar which is
movable so as to release the tongue in the event of an accident or other event.
which requires the trace or other strap when buckled up to be immediately.
detached.
The sliding bar on which the tongue falls moves backwards and forwards on the
sides of the buckle to hold or release the tongue according as the screw from the
bow of the buckle retains it so as to hold the tongue or draws it away towards
the bow so that the tongue no longer rests upon the said sliding bar.

page_text: I HENRY DUDLEY COOPER, of 33 Wimpole Street, in the Parish of Marylebone,
do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN
RELEASING BUCKLES FOR HARNESS AND ALL KINDS OF STRAPS," and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The buckle consists of an
movable so as to release the
which requires the trace or
detached.
ordinary tongue falling on a sliding bar which is
tongue in the event of an accident or other event
other strap when buckled up to be immediately
⚫ The sliding bar on which the tongue falls moves backwards and forwards on the 1
sides of the buckle to hold or release the tongue according as the screw from the
bow of the buckle retains it so as to hold the tongue or draws it away towards
the bow so that the tongue no longer rests upon the said sliding bar.
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 1
I claim is
The sliding bar of the buckle on which the tongue falls, the sliding bar being
movable may be drawn backwards or forwards, sliding on the sides of the buckle
so as to hold or release the point of the tongue.
I do not claim any adjustment by screw or otherwise by which the sliding bar i
may be held in its place or drawn backwards or forwards.
HENRY DUDLEY COOPER.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM GENERATORS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN HENRY HARRISON of 20 Upper Northgate Street in the City of Chester
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
STEAM GENERATORS to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to the construction of steam generators which are
designed particularly for purposes of transport to places difficult of access and are
consequently limited to light weights and small dimensions.
"
In order to fulfil the .
above conditions and limitations, I construct a series of short hollow cylinders the
ends of which are bored and fitted with tubes in the manner usually employed in
horizontal tubular boilers. Each individual of the series constitutes a section of
the boiler conforming to the conditions and limits of weight and dimensions which
may be necessary. Any number of these sections may be secured together end to
end to make an entire boiler of the requisite size. In order to secure the sections
together so as to provide at the same time for connecting their relative steam and
water spaces I provide suitably arranged holes (preferably three) in the tube plates
of the sections these holes and the axes of the cylindrical sections accurately
coincide, the former are fitted with flanged ferrules which allow of suitable bolts
passing very easily through them from end to end of the boiler. The spaces
round the bolts and the insides of the ferrules thus form the necessary connections
or communications between the water and steam spaces of the sections. By these
means the boiler is put together in an exceedingly simple manner and in proportion
to the heating surface with very few joints.
Further, in order to provide for the continuity of the currents of beated gases
which pass through the tubes the tube plates of each section are accurately drilled
so that when the sections. are placed end to end and secured with the bolts
mentioned above the tubes coincide. The tubes at one end of each section are
enlarged in order that the small end of the tubes of one section may enter or
telescope slightly into the enlarged end of its neighbour.
J. H. HARRISON,
20, Upper Northgate Street, Chester.

page_text: I JOHN HENRY HARRISON of 20 Upper Northgate Street Chester, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM
GENERATORS " and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention is illustrated by the annexed drawing where the steam generator
is made with cylindrical shells a b c separated by ferules d and connected together
by stay bolts e, f through ways between the sections, g sectional flame tubes,
steam chest connected to the shells a b c by pipes h* ij, k smoke box and flue,
7 fire place, m combustion chamber formed of brick work strengthened by metal,
n blow off pipes and cocks, o, man hole doors, p safety valves.
Having now 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 improvements herein set forth.
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN WILLIAM BLAKE Ironmonger and Galvanizer 115 High Street Gosport
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for use on board Ships and
Yachts to be as follows:-.
A Ships Davit Socket in two or more parts, the inner circle made to revolve, and
fitted with various centres so as to allow of Davits being made of other than round
Iron which are now in use. This davit Socket will be made with centres fitted to
take Flat, oval, Egg shape, Tee H or any shape Iron which may give strength
and at the same time reduce the weight of such Davits.

page_text: COMMUTE
I JOHN WILLIAM BLAKE 115, High Street Gosport, Hants do hereby declare the
nature of the invention for AN IMPROVED SOCKET FOR SHIP'S DAVITS and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :--
The invention of my socket will enable a ship's davit of any shaped iron to 5
revolve and enable other than round iron to be employed in making the ordinary
Davits. The Socket consists of a revolving centre (through which any shaped
davit may pass) to be fitted to a similar socket to that now in use.
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 1
I claim is
1. That the Socket has a revolving centre.
2. That it will enable other shape davits than round iron to revolve in it.
3. That it will enable iron of lighter weight but maintaining equal strength to
be used.
IMPROVEMENTS IN KETTLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN BLAND of N° 62 Harley Street Cavendish Square in the County of
Middlesex Commercial traveller do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN KETTLES to be as follows:-
On the inside of the bottom of the Kettle fix a number of upright tubes, which
shall be open to the fire at the bottom, and blind at the top.
These tubes may be varied in number, diameter, and height according to the
shape and capacity of the Kettle, and the requirements of the person for whom it
was made.

page_text: "
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN BLAND. of Radnor House Bolton Gardens South Kensington in the
County of Middlesex. Commercial traveller do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for EXPEDITING THE HEATING OF WATER IN DOMESTIC KETTLES and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—*
On the inside of the bottom of the Kettle fix a number of upright tubes, which
shall be open to the fire at the bottom, and blind at the top.
The Kettle may be for use on an ordinary open fire, or it may be especially made
to fit a closed range, or a gas, oil or any other stove. The Kettle may be of any
shape size and capacity.. It may be made of any metal or amalgam of metals, or
any other material of which Kettles are made.
The tubes may be varied in number, diameter, and height according to the shape
and capacity of the Kettle. The tubes may be round, square or any other shape;.
and the top ends may be flat, conical, domeshaped, bulbous or any other shape.
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
That I am the inventor of the system of placing a number of upright tubes in
the bottom of the ordinary domestic Kettle, each tube being open to the fire at the
bottom and closed at the upper end.
"
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF JUTE AND HEMP CARPETS, MATTINGS AND RUGS
Year: 1884

page_text: We WILLIAM LONGAIR and THOMAS COUPER trading as James Paterson and
Co of Heathfield and Lawside Works Dundee in the County of Forfar North
Britain, Spinners and Carpet Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of our
Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF JUTE AND HEMP CARPETS,
MATTINGS AND RUGS, to be as follows:-
Hitherto it has been the practice to produce a mottled appearance or figure
upon jute aud hemp carpets, mattings and rugs by employing yarns of different
self colors.
Now this Invention consists in printing the warp yarns themselves of variegated
or mottled colors and so that when such yarns become woven together the required
mottled or figured appearance is imparted to the fabric and this in a more striking
manner and at less cost of manufacture than has hitherto been practicable.
J. G. WILSON,
Agent for Applicants.

page_text: We WILLIAM LONGAIR and THOMAS COUPER trading as James Paterson and
Co, Heathfield, and Lawside Works, Dundee, Forfarshire, Spinners and Carpet
Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of our said Invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF JUTE AND HEMP CARPETS, MATTINGS, AND
RUGS" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Hitherto it has been the practice to produce a mottled appearance or figure
upon jute and hemp carpets mattings and rugs by employing yarns of different
self colors or by combination or twisting together of such different self colored
yarns.
Now this Invention consists in printing the warp yarns themselves of variegated
or mottled colors and so that when such yarns become woven together the required
mottled or figured appearance is imparted to the fabric and this in a more distinct
and striking manner and at less cost of manufacture than has hitherto been
practicable.
Having thus 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 manufacture of jute and hemp carpets, mattings and rugs of warp
yarns printed in variegated or mottled colors substantially, as and for the purposes
bereinbefore described.
Dated this 10th day of September 1884.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for Applicants.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHIRTS VESTS AND THE LIKE
Year: 1884

page_text: I THEODORE WALKER of Roseneath, St. James Road, Leicester in the County
of Leicester, Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN SHIRTS VESTS AND THE LIKE" to be as follows:-
This Invention consists in the form or arrangement of the opening required for
convenience in putting the vest or other similar garment on.
I provide the usual hollow for the neck but instead of the usual central opening
down the front, I form one or more-preferably two short openings in front.
These can be conveniently placed so as to come in the hollow of the shoulders and
tending downwards though they can be made horizontal if preferred and one longer
opening could be used. I however prefer the two short openings which can be
secured with one button to each.

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I THEODORE WALKER of Roseneath, St James Road, Leicester, in the County
of Leicester, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHIRTS VESTS 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:―
This Invention consists in the form or arrangement of the opening required for
convenience in putting the vest or other similar garment on.
I provide the usual hollow for the neck, but instead of the usual central opening
down the front I form one or more, preferably two short openings in front. These
can be conveniently placed so as to come in the hollow of the shoulders and tending
downwards, though they can be made horizontal if preferred and one longer opening
could be used. I however prefer the two short openings which can be secured
with one button to each.
A is
In the accompanying Drawing a shirt embodying my Invention is shown.
the shirt B the opening for the neck and C. O the slits or openings which may be
secured with a single button or equivalent D as shown. By this means the middle
of the chest of the wearer is covered instead of being exposed by the opening down
the middle as in the ordinary shirt.
The position approximately as shown in the Drawing is preferred as being most
convenient although as stated above I can adopt a different position if required.
I do not bind myself to use one button or fastening only and can of course use
as many as may be desirable but where the opening is short one is generally
sufficient.
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 shirt vest or equivalent "garment having one or more slits or openings C
commencing at the neck but not at the middle of the front thereof and extending
outwardly and downwardly substantially as described and shown.
2) A shirt vest or equivalent garment having one or more slits or openings
communicating at the neck but. not at the middle of the front thereof substantially
in the manner specified.
1 1
CT 1
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF TINNING PLATES
Year: 1884

page_text: We THOMAS HENRY JOHNS, and William ALBERT JOHNS; both of 22 Rushmore
Road, Clapton, London, in the County of Middlesex, Tin Plate Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for "AN IMPROVED METHOD OF TINNING
PLATES" to be as follows:-
=
Our Invention while relating particularly to the manufacture of the light sheets
or plates known as "Taggers" will be found suitable for putting a light coating of
metal upon other kinds of sheets or plates.
Our improved method consists in coating. the plate or sheet by passing it directly
from a grease bath between rollers previously coated with metal, by the passage
between them of one or more plates from a tin or other metal bath, by the rollers
in turning dipping in a trough containing the molten coating metal, or in any
convenient manner.
When manufacturing at the same time "Taggers" and ordinary plates, we use
in conjunction with a metal bath and grease pot combined and fitted as described
in the Specification to our Letters Patent No 4637 of Tenth of March 1884, or in
combination with any suitable Apparatus for Tinning iron and steel plates or sheets,
another apparatus similar to or differing in construction from the apparatus patented
by us as aforesaid, but which will not contain a metallic but simply a grease bath.
The manufacture will then be as follows:-
We first pass through the bath containing the molten Tin the plates to be coated
in the ordinary way, these plates pass thence to the grease pot and are lifted up by
a cradle, or otherwise, into the finishing rollers upon which they leave a certain
portion of the coating metal; when one or more of these sheets or plates from the
tinning bath has passed through the finishing rolls, we feed, automatically, or
otherwise, one of the sheets from the grease bath containing the sheets to be made
into "Taggers," to the said finishing rollers from which this plate or sheet will
receive a sufficient coating of Tin, and so on alternately, or in such succession as
may be found most expedient, and we thus manufacture "Taggers" without
passing them into or through a bath of metal.
We may as aforesaid put tin or other metal upon the conting rollers without
passing through them plates from a tinning bath but our method used in conjunction
with the ordinary manufacture of plates will be found very economical.

page_text: through them plates from a tinning bath, but our method used in conjunction with
the ordinary manufacture of plates will be found very economical.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of Our Baid
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, We declare that what
We Claim is :—
The manufacture of light sheets, such for example as are known as "Taggera
without passing them into or through a bath of metal, substantially as described..
Dated this Tenth day of December 1884.
"
W. E. GEDGE,
Agent for the Applicants.
AN IMPROVED. METHOD OF FIXING HARROW TEETH
Year: 1884

page_text: THOMAS GIRFITT N° 11 Ampthill Street, Bedford Working Smith do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED. METHOD OF FIXING HARROW
TEETH to be as follows:-
Tho teeth of the Harrow can be made with round or square iron, the top of each
tooth bent in the form of a rectangle, with a hole at the end for a bolt to pass
through, the sides of the tooth bevelled so as to fit closely into the angles formed
by the crossing of the Harrow bars; a bolt to pass through each tooth and through
the Harrow bars at each crossing of the bars, and fastened with anut.
The advantage obtained in thus fixing the teeth, is, that the teeth are firmly held
to the cross bars of the Harrow by the bolts and nuts, and the bevelled sides of the
teeth locking closely in each angle prevents them from getting loose.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, THOMAS GIRFITT Smith 11 Ampthill Street Bedford do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for FIXING HARROW TEETH BY AN IMPROVED METHOD and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The top of each tooth is cranked square in the proportion of one and a half 5
inches to an eight inch tooth. In the crank a holo is formed allowing a bolt to
pass through which bolts it to the cross bars and is firmly secured by means of a
screw and nut, the bolt passing through the crank and the two cross bara.
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 1
I claim is
That by this Invention all the usual friction in the holes of the bars is avoided
the teeth being firmly locked between the two cross bars making the Harrow much
more durable.
DEVICE FOR PREVENTING WATCHI SNATCHING
Year: 1884

page_text: ROBERT HUMPHRIES 52 Seymour Place Bryanston Square London Silversmith.
do hereby declare the nature of invention for A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING WATCHI
SNATCHING to be as follows:-
It consists of two round pieces of metal being secured with a screw, one inside
5 the pocket and the other at the back, with a loose ring for swivel and chain to pass
through.

page_text: ROBERT HUMPHRIES Silversmith 52 Seymour Place Bryanston Sq. London W.
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING
WATCH SNATCHING and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
`particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The Invention consist of two round pieces of metal one 3/4 Inch with a tube
soldered on and tapped with a screw the other 1/2 Inch and a screw soldered on
it and a ring with a loose ring through it, a small hole through the pocket and the
two screwed together, it is impossible for any one to snatch a Watch, as directly a
strain is put on the chain the Watch becomes locked in the pocket, but the Wearer
can remove his Watch at pleasure, the swivel of chain passes through the ring and
the Watch is attached to it after passing through the ring.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING.
The Invention consist of two round pieces of metal figure 1. one 3/4 Inch in
diametere with a tube soldered on it figure 2 and tapped with a screw the other
plate 1/2 Inch diametere figure 3 and a screw soldered on it figure 4 and a ring
soldered on the other side of plate with a loose ring through it figure 5 a small
hole through the pocket and the two plates with rings screwed together figure 6. it
is impossible for any one to snatch a Watch as directly a strain is put on the chain
figure 7. the Watch becomes locked in the pocket figure 8. but the Wearer can
remove his Watch at pleasure The swivel of chain figure 9 passes through the
ring 10 and the Watch is attached to swivel 11 after passing through the ring.
Having now particulary 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 Ring which the Chain passes through and the Stud to secure the
Ring to the pocket.
AN IMPROVED TREATMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RAW MATERIAL FOR ASPHALT PAVING OR SIMILAR PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I FERDINAND BOSSHARDT of the firm of Bosshardt and Grant, Mechanical and
Consulting Engineers and Patent Solicitors of 24 & 32 Bulls Head Chambers
Market Place Manchester in the County of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature
of my Invention for AN IMPROVED TREATMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RAW
MATERIAL FOR ASPHALT PAVING OR 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 novel features of my invention over the existing Patent N° 4448, dated
March 6th 1884 granted to Emil Dietrich, consist that not only lime or asphalt
stones may be used and converted into a raw material suitable for asphalt paving
but also other reduced natural or artificial stones ores slacks earth sand glass, wood
or paper substances by the addition of bitumen partly in a consistent state. The
treatment is as follows:-
The stuff named before is reduced and pulverised and then pure bitumen in
a consistent state in paste form, viz. Trinidad, Epuré, Goudron or any other pure
bitumen which will become liquid and volatile at an extremely high temperature,
also in form of a powder mixed therewith and both stuffs brought into consolidation
by means of warming the same in rotating or similar vessels or receivers in order
that the softened bitumen is either sucked up by the fine powder particles or will
adhere itself around the same and cause such particles to come consolidated.
Trinidad Epuré or such like bitumen are of the best use.
To maintain the consistent paste like aggregate state liable of splintering in the
disintegrator the mixing will either be performed in a cool room (if necessary
artificially cooled) or by sprinkling the said mixture with petroleum during the
time of warming it in rotating vessels or similar receivers, or on a stove in order
that the raw material to be produced, as far as the sort of material employed will
require, will become more flexible. Experiments have proved that by this
treatment a powder well suited for undergoing the stamping or rolling operation
may be produced.

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
First To pulverise natural or artificial stones, ores earth, sand glass wood or
paper substances and mixing the same mechanically with pure bitumen also
in the form of a powder and then causing the finely-powdered bitumen
contained in the stone-powder to be absorbed by means of heating the same
in a rotating vessel or other similar appliance for the purpose of producing
a raw material for asphalt paving or similar purposes.
Second. To make flexible the mixture described as far as the employed materials
will require by sprinkling the same with liquid petroleum during the time
of warming in rotating or similar vessels or on stoves.
Dated this 7th day of August A.D. 1884.
Pr. FERDINAND BOSSHARDT.
Bosshardt & Grant.
IMPROVEMENT IN SHOES FOR HORSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I ARTHUR BRINKMAN of 61 Swaton Road, Campbell Road, Bow E in the
County of Middlesex (Engineer) and I, THOMPSON DOBSON of 24 Barcham street
St Leonards Rd Bromley E in the County of Middlesex (Furniture dealer) do:
hereby declare the nature of our Invention for IMPROVEMENT IN SHOES FOR
HORSES to be as follows:-
A Horse Shoe of the ordinary shape of cast steel or other metal with four small
clips attached through which is a hole drilled and tapped to admit of a small
hollow screw which screws through the clips into the hoof and thus securely
fastens the shoe upon the hoof without nails.
ARTHUR BRINKMAN.
THOMPSON DOBSON.

page_text: I ARTHUR BRINKMAN of 61 Swaton Rd Campbell Rd Bow E in the County
of Middlesex (Engineer) and I THOMPSON DOBSON of 24 Burchamn St St Leonards
Rd Bromley E in the County of Middlesex (Furniture Dealer) do hereby declare
the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENT IN SHOES FOR HORSES and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This relates to Horse Shoe Forged or cast of steel or other metal, with four
clips in position as shewn in drawing at A. B & C. D giving clearance front and
side of boof to clear clips, these clips have holes drilled through them and tapped
as shewn at section A. B through which is the hollow screw, as shewn at enlarged
section K this screw as described in drawing when screwed through the clips into
the hoof, securely fastens the shoe without nails.
This Horse Shoe is of the ordinary shape with four small clips projecting and in
position to clear both front and side of hoof as shewn in Drawing at A B & C D
these shoes can be forged or cast of Steel Iron, or other material and can be fitted
to the hoof by the ordinary method by being made hot or they can be fitted cold
as they will be made with a true surface where the shoe touches the hoof, these
shoes are fastened to the hoof by four small hollow ended screws as described in
Drawing at K, having a saw cut through one end to admit screw driver, when the
shoe is fitted to the hoof, the Animal stands with its weight upon the shoe, when a
small tool is inserted through the holes tapped in clips which makes the indentation
in the hoof to receive the point of screw as shewn in Drawing at section, A. B, the
screw is then screwed through the clips into the hoof, without any pressure or draw
being put upon the hoof, but securely fastening the shoe the screw is then clenched
making it impossible to get loose or jar out, the groove in bottom of shoe as shewn
in Drawing is made to receive wood or composition to prevent Horse Slipping.
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:-
This Horse Shoe with four clips and screws as herein described and shewn in
drawing to securely fasten the shoe upon the hoof without nails or injury to
the hoof.
APPARATUS FOR COOLING THE ATMOSPHERE IN SMITH'S SHOPS, FACTORIES, AND OFFICES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM MORGAN of 31 Reading Street, New Swindon, in the county of
Wilts, Foreman of Smith's, Great Western Railway England, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for APPARATUS FOR COOLING THE ATMOSPHERE IN
SMITH'S SHOPS, FACTORIES, AND OFFICES" to be as follows :—
I employ a Water Tank (Note O in drawing) for cooling blast, of round or any
other suitable section, made of cast or wrought iron, with a pipe composed aslo of
wrought iron or cast iron, leading from the main (A) through the water Tank (Ơ)
with an elbow or vertical or horizontal position, suitable for height or diameter
required, and fitted with wind roses bent or straight peices, with perforated holes to
eject blast with valve (D) to regulate blast to suit atmosphere.
Dated this 23rd day of February 1884.

page_text: I, WILLIAM MORGAN of 31 Reading Street, New Swindon, in the County of
Wilts Foreman of Smiths, Great Western Railway England do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for APPARATUS FOR COOLING THE ATMOSPHERE IN
SMITHS SHOPS, APARTMENTS, RAILWAY CARRIAGES, AND OTHER CLOSED SPACES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I employ a Water Tank ("see C in drawing") for cooling pipes of round or any
other suitable section, made of cast or wrought iron, leading from the main (A)
through the water Tank (C), with an elbow or vertical or horizontal position as
shewn in Fig 3, 2 and 1, and adjustable for height required, they are fitted with
wind roses, bent or straight peices with perforated holes to eject blast and with
valve (D) to regulate blast to suit atmosphere. The blast is produced by a fan (as
shewn in the drawing, or in some other suitable 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
1. A Water Tank (C) in combination with the blast pipe passing through it,
substantially as and for the purposes. described.
2. The delivery pipe (A), above the valve (D), arranged so as to allow of its
being adjusted vertically substantially as and for the purposes described.
Dated this 27th day of October 1884.
WILLIAM MORGAN.
PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF BENZENE AND ITS HOMOLOGUES FROM THE LIQUID OBTAINED BY COMPRESSION OF PETROLEUM GAS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, CHARLES HANSON GREVILLE WILLIAMS of Hounslow in the County of
Middlesex, Consulting Chemist do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF BENZENE AND ITS HOMOLOGUES FROM THE
LIQUID OBTAINED BY COMPRESSION OF PETROLEUM GAS" and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
When the illuminating gas prepared from petroleum is compressed for the
purposes of storage, a liquid is obtained containing homologues of olefiant gas,
benzene (commercially known as benzole) and homologues of the latter.
In order to separate the benzene I first fractionally distil the said liquid
separating it into three portions. The first portion contains all that distils below
150° Fahrenheit. The second contains all that distils above 150° and below 190°,
and the third contains all that distils above 190°. The first portion I reject, the
second I subject to the treatment hereinafter described for separation of benzene,
and the third I subject to a similar treatment to the second portion, by which I
obtain a mixture of benzene and toluene. This treatment consists in subjecting
the liquid obtained as aforesaid to the action of dilute nitric acid, or of a mixture
of an alkaline nitrate with dilute sulphuric acid. By this means the homologues
of olefiant gas are converted into compounds which may be easily separated from
the benzene and toluene by distillation. I prefer in treating the liquid by nitric
acid, to use approximately the following proportions: for every 100 gallons of
the liquid to be treated I employ 50 gallons of commercial nitric acid and
50 gallons of water; and, when an alkaline nitrate is employed I use for every
100 gallons of the liquid 190 lbs. of commercial nitrate of soda and 218 lbs. of
commercial oil of vitriol, previously diluted with about 24 %, gallons of water.
These proportions may however be increased or diminished according as the liquid
treated is less or more rich in benzene and toluene.
The mixture of the liquid with dilute nitric acid, or with alkaline nitrate, oil of
vitriol and water, is then distilled preferably in a salt-glazed stoneware still,
heated in a steam or water bath, or in a current of steam. The benzene and its
homologues readily distil over, the homologues of olefiant gas being converted by

page_text: the treatment into compounds which remain behind in the still. If necessary, a
second treatment may be employed in order to secure a very pure product.
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 process for separating benzene and its homologues from petroleum gas
liquid substantially as herein described.
WATER CHARGING A CISTERN OR OTHER VEHICLE TO CONTAIN WATER
Year: 1884

page_text: I SAMUEL OWEN 38 Sun Street Finsbury Sqr London E C Plumbers Brassfounder
do hereby declare the nature of any invention for PREVENTING THE NOISE OF WATER
CHARGING A CISTERN OR OTHER VEHICLE TO CONTAIN WATER to be as follows:-
A Ball Valve with a long nose to the outlet reaching to-within or about one
inch the bottom of the cistern.

page_text: SAMUEL OWEN Brassfounder & Patentee 38 Sun Street Finsbury Square
London EC do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NOISELESS BALL
VALVE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
That this is a Ball valve for a cistern or other vessel to contain water, having an
outlet pipe reaching below the surface of the water to within a short distance from
the bottom of the vessel for the purpose of preventing the noise which would
otherwise be made by the falling water.
By means of a tube soldered screwed or otherwise fixed on the nose of the valve
for supplying water to any vessel to contain water, by my Invention the water
passing through the supply Valve, & down the tube, as shewn in drawing already
filed with provisional specification the noise that would otherwise be made in
charging the vessel is prevented.
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
The tube, soldered, screwed, or otherwise fixed on the nose of a valve, for
supplying water to any vessel, & reaching to within an inch from the bottom of the
vessel to contain water,
IMPROVEMENTS IN FILTER PRESS TAPS AND NOZZLES
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN NEWTON Brassfounder Longport Staffordshire do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FILTER PRESS TAPS AND NOZZLES
to be as follows:-
My invention in the first part consists in alteration of form or shape of outlet
from Tap body at C on accompanying drawing. By using this form or shape of
outlet I am able to produce a stronger Tap, considerabely lighter, less bulky and
quite as durable as the best form of Tap now in use.
Secondly I claim as my invention the shape of nozzle or that part of press tap
nozzle marked F on accompanying drawing and also in material used for making
same. Whereas the said nozzle is now usualy made round or round at one end
of part F and between flanges D and E and square at the other end. I claim as
my invention the use of a nozzle made oval or oblong with round corners as shown
in section G and between the flanges marked D and E. By using this form of
nozzle the filter press is much stronger because the holes through frames of Trays
do not require to be so large to admit my nozzle as the nozzle heretofore used.
I also claim as my invention the use of a flexible material such as indiarubber in
the construction of my nozzle, but when I use a flexible material for the said part
of my nozzle, I do not bind myself to the use of an oval or oblong shape as in the
case of nozzles made entirly of metal, but I make them either oval, round or any
other shape.

page_text: JOHN NEWTON Brassfounder Longport Staffordshire do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FILTER
PRESS TAPS AND NOZZLES. and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improvement in Filter press Taps has for its object compactness and
durability. By cranking the outlet C on accompanying drawing I am able to
shorten Barrel G and thus not only make the tap more compact but increase its
strength I also use an inverted plug as shown by Fig 2 on accompanying drawing
and when I do so I screw the nipples of standpipe on the outside and attach the
large end of Barrel G to same.
My improvement in nozzles for Filter Press Taps has for its object economy and
durability in Filter press Trays. That part of my nozzle which passes through
back of tray I make oval or oblong between flanges D and E as shown by section
at A B marked 1 By making my nozzles this shape it will readily be seen that
the back of the tray or oak strip does not require to be cut and weakened to the
same extent as when the old form of nozzle is used. I also make my nozzles
longer than the old form between flanges D and E and put spanner square H above
flange D which enables me to hold or lift my nozzle without damaging top of
trays.
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 Shortening the Body of Tap G by means of cranked outlet C.
2nd The use of an inverted Plug Tap as shown at Fig 2.
3rd The construction of nozzle between Flanges D and E.
ROVED CORNER FOR GARDEN AND OTHER FRAMES
Year: 1884

page_text: CHARLES JOHN PRICE West Molesey Surrey Gentleman does hereby declare
the nature of his invention for AN IMPROVED CORNER FOR GARDEN AND OTHER
FRAMES, to be as follows:-
A cast, or wrought Iron Angle or grooved Corner of any required height (27 or
18 inches being the most useful) having angles or grooves into which planks of
wood can be placed or fixed, thus making a complete four sided Frame or box
without any other fixing being necessary & which can be readily put together and
taken to pieces.
The Inventor claims this system as being particularly adapted for the construction
of Garden Frames, but it can be used for any other similar purpose.
The Inventor particularly claims the novelty of the Idea to construct Frames in
a ready manner and that his system has the following novel advantages.
1st That any Gardener can make frames himself, without any skilled labour
being required.
2nd That Frames can be sent away from the Manufacturers in pieces to the
great saving of space and carriage.
3rd That when out of use the Frames can be easily taken to pieces and stowed
away for future use without injury.

page_text: CHARLES JOHN PRICE West Molesey Surrey, Gentleman do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED CORNER FOR GARDEN AND OTHER
FRAMES 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:-
An Improved Corner for Garden and other frames.
The Frame Corners are made of such a height (27 inches at back and 18 inches
in the front) that 2=9 inch boards and one cut down the middle will make the
sides, and three boards will make the head & two the foot of the frames, or, if
convenient any odd pieces of wood can be used.-If the frames or boxes are
required to be higher, the Frame Corners can be placed on the top of each other,
and the whole firmly fastened by placing half the centre board in each Frame
Corner and securing them with a pin or screw put through at the holes provided.
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 cast iron corner pieces as described above for the construction of
Garden frames or similar Structures.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CUFF AND SHIRT FRONT STUDS
Year: 1884

page_text: I DAVID BELL, of 20 Saint Huberts Road, Great Harwood, in the County of
Lancaster, Watch Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN CUFF AND SHIRT FRONT STUDS," to be as follows:-
My improvements consist in certain arrangements in parts of the Stud so as to
make the stud when put together perfectly secure, for which purpose I form the
stud as per drawings, Fig 1 is a section of the stud, Fig 2 plan with cover removed,
Fig 3 presser, Fig 4 cover, Fig 5 plan of cover inverted; mode of putting together,
Fig 3 is passed through Fig 4, and pressed on spring a Fig 2, and turned to the
right against the small projection 6 Fig 4, on releasing the pressure the spring a
forces the catches c c Fig 3, into the recesses d d Fig 5, when the stud is perfectly
secured, to unfasten, press down and turn to the left.
'

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I DAVID BELL, of 20 Saint Huberts Road, Great Harwood, in the County of
Lancaster, Watch Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN CUFF AND SHIRT FRONT STUDS," and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My improvements consist in certain arrangements in parts of the Stud, so as to
make the Stud when put together perfectly secure, for which purpose I form the
Stud as per Drawings, Fig 1 is a section of the Stud, Fig 2 plan with cover removed,
Fig 3 presser, Fig 4 cover, Fig 5 plan of cover inverted, mode of putting together,
Fig 3 is passed through Fig 4 and pressed on spring a Fig 2 and turned to the
right against the small projection 6 Fig 4 on releasing the pressure the spring a.
forces the catches c c Fig 3 into the recesses d d Fig 5 when the Stud is perfectly
secure to unfasten press down and turn to the left.
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
Firstly. The imployment of the presser piece with catches.
Secondly. The cover with pin and recesses for receiving the catches of the
presser.
Thirdly. The bow spring for forcing the presser into the recesses of cover.
Fourthly. The general arrangement and combination of parts, as are herein
shewn and described for the purposes set forth.
ADJUSTABLE CHIN HOLDER FOR THE VIOLIN OR VIOLA
Year: 1884

page_text: I FREDERICK UPTON Violinist of 13 Bernard. St. Regents Park in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for an ADJUSTABLE CHIN
HOLDER FOR THE VIOLIN OR VIOLA to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide Violinists with a Chin Holder that can
be raised or lowered at pleasure. To effect this object I place a Screw or a Spring
about the centre of that part of the Holder which comes in contact with the Chin.
On turning this screw or adjusting the spring the Holder may be raised or lowered
as required. To ensure firmness of the Holder when adjusted I fix pins at the
sides and underneath the Holder. It may be made of wood, metal or other suitable
material.

page_text: I FREDERICK UPTON Violinist of 13 Bernard Street Regents Park London do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for an ADJUSTABLE CHIN HOLDER for
THE VIOLIN OR VIOLA and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Fig. 1 of the annexed drawings is a front view of the Apparatus, Fig. 2 is
that part of the Holder which comes in contact with the chin and Fig. 3 is a
section of the same.
Fig. 1 is fastened to the Violin or Viola by means of the screws b, the bar B
being thus securely fastened to the Instrument on turning the screw at a Fig. 1
the table or rest for the chin A Fig. 2 may be raised or lowered to suit the
requirements of the performer. The Apparatus may be made in wood, metal, or
other suitable material.
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 Adjustable Chin Holder for Violin or Viola substantially as herein-
before described and illustrated in the annexed drawings it being understood that
I do not limit myself to the use of the arrangement therein shown for raising or
lowering that part of Fig. 1 marked A in the annexed drawings there being other
means of raising or lowering the said part of the Holder without departing from
the object of my said Invention.
Dated this sixth day of February 1884.
AN IMPROVE- MENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF COTTON CORDS
Year: 1884

page_text: I DAVID MADELEY of Travis Mills Royton in the County of Lancaster
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVE-
MENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF COTTON CORDS and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
The object of my invention is to manufacture Eight shaft cotton cords with a
combined satinet and calico back whereby I produce a firm and well bound cloth
with a close back well adapted for raising.
The invention consists in weaving the backs or ground picks alternately satinet
and calico with two face picks intervening, the pattern being formed with the
intersection of twelve weft picks with twelve warp threads or ends; the first and
seventh weft picks being calico picks and the fourth and tenth satinet picks. The
second, third, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth, eleventh and twelfth being face picks.
"
Fig. 1. in the annexed drawing is what is called a "straight over weavers draft
of this tie-up; the horizontal lines representing the warp, threads or ends and the
vertical lines the weft threads or picks. The crosses denote where the warp
threads are raised for the weft threads to pass under them.
Fig. 2. is the same tie up condensed showing how the twelve warp threads or
ends are drawn in through the Eight shafts. One and seven are drawn-in through
the first shaft, two and eight in the second, three and nine in the third, four and
ten in the fourth, and five, six, eleven and twelve are drawn-in respectively
through the other four shafts.
Fig. 3. shows how this tie-up may be varied slightly by reversing the relative
positions of the fourth and tenth, or two satinet picks, and Fig 4. is the same
condensed.
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

page_text: the manufacture of cotton cords by the interweaving of the warp and weft threads
so as to produce a cotton cord having a combined alternate calico and satinct back
in the manner hereinbefore particularly described and illustrated by the weavers
drafts hereto annexed.