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Improvements in and relating to Fastenings for Boots.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 28th Mar., 1801
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Fastenings for Boots.
I, CHARLES WILLIAM DAWSON, partner in the firm of Allen, Bros. & Co., of
Albion Place, London Wall, in the City and County of London, East India
Merchants and Agents, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention,
(communicated to me from abroad by George Berney Allen, of Cawnpore, in
the North-Western Provinces of British India, Assistant to Messrs. Cooper,
Allen & Co., Manufacturers,) 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 certain improvements in the method of fastening boots
by lacing, and it has for its object, enabling the quarters or sides of the boot to
be opened to the fullest extent without withdrawing the lace from the eyelets, and
enabling the quarters or sides of the boot to be drawn together by one pull without
any fear of the lace breaking, thereby materially facilitating the putting on and
taking off of the boot.
I attain this end by making the eyelets of a much larger diameter than those now
used and by placing a smaller number of eyelets-not exceeding four-on cach
quarter or side of the boot. The lace I use is of strong tough hide of a diameter
not less than three sixteenths of an inch. I insert the lace and pass it through the
eyelets in the manner shown in the accompanying drawing which illustrates a boot
embodying my invention.
Referring to this drawing A designates the boot, a. a. etc. designate the eyelets
in the quarters or sides thereof, and B designates the lace.
By making the eyelet of an increased size, using a smaller number of them, and
employing a thick lace, the said lace is enabled to run freely through the eyelets
in such a manner that the quarters or sides of the boot can be opened to the fullest
extent, and drawn tight again, without any lacing or unlacing being necessary,
thereby materially facilitating the putting on and taking off of the boot.
My invention is specially adapted to the boots for the native soldiers and
policemen of India, who invariably experience great difficulty in lacing and unlacing
the ordinary lace boot, thereby often causing considerable delay in "turning out,
besides speedily rendering such boots unwearable through rough usage.
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 improvements in boots fastened by laces, substantially as and for the purpose
hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 26th day of January 1891.
CHARLES WILLIAM DAWSON,
Per R. E. P.
Improvements in Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1891
Complete Specification Left. 5th Oct.. 1891-Accepted. 28th Nov., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
We WILLIAM KAY Cotton Spinner of 29 Thomas Street in the Township of
Atherton County of Lancashire and BENJAMIN KAY, Cotton Spinner 74 High
Street, in the Township of Atherton County of Lancashire do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:―
We construct of iron or steel, an instrument, by means of which the thread is
broken the instant 4 fold, lumps or bad ends come in contact with it, and we
construct it in the following manner :-
We take by preference a piece of steel about 3 inches long, " wide, and about
"thick.
At one end of which we form a thread by which it can be fixed in the frame,
at the other end we form 2 hooks 1 at each side looking in opposite directions.
About half way between the ends we place 2 more corresponding hooks. The use
of these hooks is to catch the thread.
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CT1001
WILLIAM KAY.
BENJAMIN KAY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
We, WILLIAM KAY of 29 Thomas Street, in the Township of Atherton, in the
County of Lancashire, Cotton Spinner, and BENJAMIN KAY, of 74 High Street
in the Township of Atherton, in the County of Lancashire, Cotton Spinner, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
We construct an instrument of iron, or steel, which when placed in the frames,
will break down the ends the instant 4 fold, lumps, or bad ends come in contact
with it, and we construct it in the following manner :- -We take by preference a
piece of steel about 3 inches long in. wide in. thick-at 1 end of which we form
a thread as shown at E by which it can be fixed in the frames, at the other end we
form 2 hooks 1 on each side pointing in different directions, about half way between
the bottom and the top we form 2 similar hooks as shown in section A B & C D
which break the thread. Our mode of application is in the following manner.
We drill and tap a tin. hole in the ring plate of the frame, in the centre between
each pair of spindles the reason of this is that the hooks looking in opposite
directions may catch the thread of each spindle when thrown out by centrifugal
force as the thread is weighted by uneven spinning.
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 :
An instrument that will remedy the making of waste from the causes before
stated in this our Complete Specification.
1001
WILLIAM KAY.
BENJAMIN KAY.
Improvements in Ball Bearings for Cycles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Aug., 1891-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1891
Improvements in Ball Bearings for Cycles.
I, CHARLES HUELSER, of the firm of Huelser & Co. of Temple Chambers
London, International Patent Agency, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, a communication to me from abroad by Julius Preussger of Zittau,
in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of this invention is a device by which the ball bearing of bicycles
and tricycles is transferred to the fork, while hitherto the axle had to carry the
ball bearing, whereby the diameter of the latter had to be rather large.
With the improved device, the diameter of the ball bearing can be so far
reduced that four balls are sufficient and thereby an exceedingly easy running of
the wheel is attained.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a cross section,
Fig. 2 is a side view, and
Figs. 3 and 4 are modifications of the improved device.
With fork A are connected two cones a, on which run the balls b contained in a
recess of wheel B. If fork A. possessed sufficient rigidity, the complete device
would already be formed by the parts mentioned. It is however not recommendable
to make fork A too heavy; the cones a, as shewn in the drawing, are preferably
bored through and fixed relatively to each other by a fine screw C.
In the modification shewn by Fig. 3, a sunk nut c screwed into cone a is drawn
on the end of screw C, while in Fig. 4, the cone is provided on wheel B and the
balls are contained in a recess of fork A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
In cycles, the arrangement of the ball bearing at the fork A, in which arrange-
ment either the cone a or the recess for the balls is connected with the fork,
while a fine screw C passing through the wheel is employed for fixing the fork
ends relatively to each other, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 30th day of July 1891.
HUELSER & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Means or Apparatus for Supporting Railway Wagon Sheets or Covers.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Aug., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 24th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means or Apparatus for Supporting Railway Wagon
Sheets or Covers.
GEORGE HONEYBALL 41 St. Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk Railway Checker
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention is a chain suspended on fixed brackets from each end of the
railway wagons. The elevation is formed in the centre of the wagons by a wooden
wheel which is on a dobble action screw attached to the chain which tightens or
loosens the chain. The railway wagon sheets resting above my invention will form
a shoot for the water and so prevent the goods in the wagons from getting wet.
Dated this 29th day of August 1891.
A monded this the 0th day of October 1801
GEORGE HONEY BALL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means or Apparatus for Supporting Railway Wagon
Sheets or Covers.
GEORGE HONEYBALL 41 Saint Nicholus Street Ipswich Railway Checker
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The apparatus consists of two chains A or ropes one of which is attached to a
union Bin which works a left hand screw joint C or swivel and the other is
attached to a union in which works a right hand screw joint C or swivel the two
screw joints or swivels being then jointed to either end of a square or other shaped
length of iron D on which is fixed a circular piece of wood E the other end of one
chain or rope being attached by an eye or link to a swivelled iron bracket F fixed
on end of truck or wagon by means of screwed eyes or clasps G the end of other
chain or rope having a spring or other hook H attached and catching into a
swivelled iron bracket F fixed on the other end of truck or wagon by means of
screwed eyes or clasps G. On the eye or link at end of one chain or rope and on
the spring or other hook, at end of other chain or rope is a small globe of wood I.
By revolving the circular piece of wood E the chains or ropes will be tightened and
the sheet or cover raised over or near the centre of the truck or wagon and by a
contrary revolution the chains or ropes will be loosened.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
1. That it so raises the sheet or cover over the truck or wagon as to throw off any
water snow or other substance falling on it and thus preventing all damage to goods
in the truck or wagon.
2. That it can be permanently attached to any truck or wagon and when 20.
attached is readily and easily used by any porter.
Dated' this Twenty-third day of November One thousand eight hundred and
ninety-one.
GEORGE HONEYBALL.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1891-Accepted, 4th Apr., 1891
Referring to the drawings—A. is the front-part of the press having doors B & C..
On the lower end of the narrow edge of the left-hand door B is a squeezer F, made
of soft metal or pressed leather, screwed on to the door in such manner that it can
move and give way.
The
A rounded pin or peg E is screwed perpendicularly into the bottom-board.
squeezer F ends, in front, in a round head, which, when the door is being closed,
passes or puts itself behind the round peg E.
On the inner long-side of the right hand door C is a counterpresser or trigger G
which is screwed on so as to be opposite to the squeezer F, and in such manner,
that, when the press is closed, its front-end presses against the head of the squeezer 5,
which, by this action, is forced behind peg E and so holds the doors firmly in their
closed position.
The new locking arrangement acts in the following manner:
When closing the press, first shut the door B which closing action causes the
head of the squeezer F to pass or place itself loosely behind the round peg E (see
Fig. 1); then shut the right-hand door C. By closing the door C the counter-
presser G is caused to press the head of the slack squeezer F firmly behind peg E.
As will be seen from Fig. 1 the door B cannot now be opened until the door C is
opened.
This self-locking apparatus may, with equal facility, be applied to every kitchen
cupboard, on which, at present, a joint peg or common lock is fitted.
As the common lock or joint peg are merely designed for connecting one wing
with the other, it is evident, that, for the purpose of locking, it is not necessary
that they should be used, all that is necessary is simply to close both doors one
after the other and the locking is complete.
To open the cupboard draw the right-hand wing open after which the slack
squeezer F ceases to act and the left wing can then be opened easily.
The apparatus may in the same way be applied for locking windows and for other
like purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-.
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:―
A self-locking apparatus for doors windows cupboards and such like characterised
by a squeezer F made of pressed leather or soft metal which is arranged on one.

page_text: wing of the object to be closed and the head of which, after closing, passes behind
the peg E. whilst, on the other wing, is a trigger or counterpresser G which acts
against the head F of the squeezer so as to lock automatically and to open itself by
the gliding off of the slack squeezer F without application of force, substantially as
herein before described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 26th day of February 1891
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
A Self-fanning Rocking-chair.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Self-fanning Rocking-chair.
I, ANTOINE MUSNICKI of 12 Boulevard du Nord Brussels in the Kingdom of
Belgium, Mechanic do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a rocking-chair provided with an automatic fanning
arrangement. The fanning apparatus which will be best understood by reference
to the accompanying drawings consists of two spindles A and a Upon the
spindle A attached to the back of the chair by two brackets S Fig. 2 are mounted
two pulleys B over which are passed two cords cc', one of which is connected to the
spring R and the other to the two-armed lever L. The spring R is attached to
the back of the chair by a hook or eye s Figs. 1 and 2.
The lever L is pivoted at a and one of its arms carries a preferably india-rubber
roller or castor r arranged to move on the floor.
The spindle A is provided at both ends with fans of any suitable shape, the
position of which is adjustable at will by means of a universal joint g.
The operation is as follows:
The person seated on the rocking-chair by leaning back raises the castor relative
to the pivot a thereby depressing the other or hooked end and pulling the cord c
and imparting motion to the spindle A. As the rotary motion of this shaft is
shared by the second pulley also, the cord c¹ is wound upon this pulley and expands
the spring.
When the user leans forward the reverse will take place the cord C being wound
and the cord C¹ unwound while the spring R contracts. This alternate rocking
motion will thus result in a simultaneous motion of the two fans or screens which
will turn backwards and forwards and produce the desired air current the direction
and amount of which is adjustable according to the position to which the user of
the chair will move the fans.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The application to a rocking chair of an automatic fanning arrangement or
device.
2. The combination with a rocking chair of an automatic fanning device
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
3. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete rocking
chair fanning device substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 24th day of March 1891.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
A Method of Utilizing Waste Chips and Dust of Rhubarb Root.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
ER
A Method of Utilizing Waste Chips and Dust of Rhubarb Root.
I ABRAHAM BARTHOLF, of 137 Elm Street, New York, in the County of
New York, and State of New York, United States of America, Civil Engineer,
and Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
Rhubarb root of commerce is usually prepared for use by cutting or sawing out
the sound portions of the root into fingers, squares, oblongs circles &c., in solid
form. By thus cutting away the decayed or worm caten portions of the root, the
value and cost of the sound portions are greatly augmented, while the chips,
dust, &c., are of little value, compared with the original root or the perfect
product, as such chips and dust have heretofore only been utilised in the form of
powder.
The object of my invention is to treat the sound chips and sawings which have
been removed from the original root, in such a manner as to produce an article of
rhubarb equal in value, quality, and usefulness to the sound product out from the
whole root.
To carry my invention into effect, the chips are ground or granulated then
moistened, adhesive material of any kind, but preferably gum-arabic, added
thereto, and the mass thoroughly mixed in any suitable receptacle. The mass
while in a moist state is then pressed and moulded into the desired shapes, such
as fingers, oblongs, circles, &c., or if desired, spread or rolled out while in a moist
state, into a sheet, and when sufficiently dry cut or sawed into the desired shapes.
When thus treated my rhubarb-root so closely resembles the solid root when cut
into shapes, as to be hardly distinguishable therefrom. My method of treatment.
does not injure the product in any manner, or impair its medicinal qualities while
at the same time the product will keep in any climate, and is not subject to the
ravages of insects, &c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improvement in the art of treating rhubarb chips, etc., which consists in
moistening the chips or granules thereof, mixing adhesive material therewith, and
while in a moist state moulding or pressing the material into any desired shape, or
forming the moist material into a sheet, and when sufficiently dry cutting the shapes
therefrom as set forth.
1001
FELL & WILDING,
1, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Attaching Letters or Numbers to Cloth or similar Material.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 29th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1881
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Attaching Letters or Numbers to Cloth or similar
Material.
I, ROBERT LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT of 62 Croxteth Road, Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows
Improvements in attaching letters or numbers to cloth or similar material, con-
sisting of pieces projecting from the letter or number, to be inserted into the cloth
and bent down.
Dated this Twenty-ninth day of January 1891.
R. LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Attaching Letters or Numbers to Cloth or similar
Material.
1, ROBERT LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT of 62 Croxteth Road, Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide means whereby letters or numbers
may be attached to cloth or similar material.
For this purpose I make the letters or numbers with pieces projecting from them,
such projecting pieces to be pushed through the cloth and then turned down in
under, so as to lie flat against the cloth.
The accompanying drawings show the letter A and the projecting pieces M N
SR in position according to my invention.
Figure 1 shows the letter A with the projecting pieces M N S R out flat.
Figure 2 shows the face of the letter A denoted by T with the projecting
pieces N and S pushed through the cloth X Y and extending beyond it.
Figure 3, shows the projecting pieces M N S K bent down against the cloth.
When the projecting pieces M N S K are all put through the cloth and beat
down inside, the letter is held in position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is,
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The application of projecting pieces to letters or numbers, substantially as and
for the purpose herein described and shown upon the drawings.
Datel this Twenty-eighth day of October 1891.
ROBERT LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT..
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
I WILLIAM BARBER of No. 3 Queens Road Dalston in the County of Middlesex.
Boot Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in boots and shoes, the object of same
being to provide such boots and shoes with perforations formed in the underneath
parts of same, in such a manner, that while no water can come through, a free
current of air is allowed to pass into the inside of the boot or shoe, and to circulate
around the wearer's feet.
And in order that my invention will be more readily understood, I have shewn
the same on the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a view of a shoe fitted with my invention, partly in section, and
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the inner side of the sole and heel of a shoe constructed
according to my invention.
A is the shoe with the sole a provided with a number of perforations a¹ at the
end where the heel is fixed to same.
These perforations lead into a cavity or chamber a² formed by cutting or
stamping a circular or other piece out of every strip of leather used in building
up the heel, as shown in Fig. Î.
A solid piece of leather or other suitable material is then fixed over the heel
in the usual way, to prevent water entering the chamber a".
A passage
B leads into the chamber a through which the air enters and passes
therefrom into the boot in the manner described.
The said tube or passage is stamped or punched in the leather, and may be
lined with metal if desirable or convenient.
The entrance to same is placed near the top of the heel, so as to be better out
of reach of water into which the foot may be accidentally set.
I inay provide along the instep of the inner sole or sock of the boot or shoe, a
number of perforations a³ (Fig. 2) similar to those already described, so as to
allow freer access of the air to the foot.
In order to prevent the water entering the tube or passage B and so reaching
and wetting the feet of the wearer of the boot or shoe, I provide a removable
plug C, of vulcanised india-rubber or other suitable material, which is inserted
into the mouth of the passage B and so renders the same perfectly air and
water-tight.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In boots and shoes, a number of perforations communicating with an air-
passage for the purpose of ventilating the boot or shoe, substantially as described
and shown, and for the purpose set forth.
2. In boots and shoes of the form described, a vulcanised india-rubber or other
plug, for rendering the air-passage perfectly air and water-tight when desirable,
substantially as described and shown, and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 6th day of June 1891
HUGHES, SON & Co.,.
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Device for Holding Taps in Barrels.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Holding Taps in Barrels.
1, WALTER WOODCOCK of S Villa Road St. Leonards on Sea, in the County of
Sussex, Professor of Music do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object an improved device for holding taps in beer barrels,
and for facilitating the tapping of barrels without waste so that a small tap would
be made to fit a larger hole than it would unaccompanied by my device. At
present in using small taps for large holes paper and other material is bound round
the top and this moves back when the tap is driven in and often allows a continuous
dripping of the contents of the barrel to go on which is a source of great loss and
annoyance.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practical effect I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings shewing my
device attached with a tap to a barrel.
Figure 1., shews the end of a barrel A. in section with my device B and the tap T
attached thereto.
Figure 2., shows the device separately in perspective.
Figure 3., shews the same in longitudinal section.
The barrel end A is shown in section and it will be at once noticed that the tap
at its larger end t¹ would entirely go through the hole in the barrel and that
binding paper upon it would not be likely to be effective at all. Now my device B
is a conical piece of say brown paper made up into the shape and dried into a
substantial cone by lapping layer after layer upon each other or papier machè
moulded into the shape would answer the same purpose but I do not bind myself to
any particular material as wood or metal or vulcanite or other material would
answer equally as well so long as the shape is retained and when I say the shape I
speak generally because it may be made shorter or longer and the hole b¹ may ouly
extend a short distance along from the front 62 and it may then enlarge or chamber
out as per dotted lines 63 so that the tap would only bite at the front end thereof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
The improved device B for holding taps in barrels and other positions and to
facilitate the fixing of taps, substantially as herein set forth and as shewn upon the
drawings.
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent.

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An Automatic Cord Holder.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st July, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1391-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Automatic Cord Holder.
EDWARD PHILLIPS Designer Whilty Villas 27 Newton Road Sparkhill
Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The automatic cord holder is made of metal the front portion being the shape
of a quadrant forming a channel for the cord to run in & fixed at the bottom near
the back plate is an eccentric wedge, which produces instantanious action.
As soon as the cord is released from the hand it falls against the eccentric
wedge the weight of the blind drawing the cord upwards is immediately caught
by the eccentric wedge and held fast & secure.
When it is desired to lower or highten the blind, the cord is drawn at right
angles with the architrave, thus allowing the eccentric wedge to fall and.free
the cord.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Automatic Cord Holder.
EDWARD PHILLIPS Designer 27 Newton Road Sparkhill Birmingham do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
he performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The automatic cord holder is constructed in metal, and made with a back plate
of any dimensions, with a shoe in front as 'shown on drawing.
The front part of shoe is made in the shape of a quadrant for the purpose of
leaving a channel A for the cord to pass through, as shown on section.
At the bottom, and inside the shoe and near to the back plate, an eccentric
wedge F is fixed for the purpose of automatically securing the cord, which works
as follows: In fixing the blind or any other cords, they are first passed through
the hole at the top marked B on section into the direction C.
When it is desired to release the cord, it is pulled out in the direction D.
allowing the blind or any other article to which the top end of the cord is fastened
to be raised or lowered into any position required.
When the cord is loosed, it falls straight down into position E and would be
drawn up by the weight of the blind, but that the eccentric wedge F, against
which the cord falls is instantly raised into position as shown by dotted line G
and firmly holds the cord against the inside of quadrant or cord channel as shown
on section; thus securing it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
An automatic eccentric wedge used for the purpose of a cord holder which
works automatically as described and termed an automatic cord holder.
Dated this 6th day of November 1891.
EDWD. PHILLIPS.
An Improved Holder for Reels of Cotton, Scissors, and other like Articles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr, 1891-Accepted, 13th June, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Holder for Reels of Cotton, Scissors, and other like
Articles.
I, RICHARD SOUTHWELL, of Holbury, Lockerley, Romsey, in the County of
Hants, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a new or improved holder or stand for reels of cotton,
scissors, pins, buttons, and other similar articles, the object of the said invention
being to provide a compact revolving holder for the aforementioned articles, for use
by dressmakers and others, so as to obviate the inconvenience caused by the mis-
laying of any of the said articles.
And in order that my said invention may be more readily understood, I have
shown same on the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of the holder or stand.
A is a standard or support, from which rises a pedestal B provided with a socket
at into which fits a second pedestal B¹ which is allowed to revolve in the
socket b.
Radiating from this second pedestal B₁ are arms B2 which are provided at their
outer extremities with flat discs & perforated in the centre, through which, pins C
pass. These pins Care provided at one end, each with an ornamental knob e
which prevents the pin from slipping through the perforations aforementioned.
These pins C act as spindles for reels of cotton or the like to revolve upon as
shown at c. The knobs c also serve as thimble holders as shown at c².
which is
The pedestal B¹ is surmounted by a pin-cushion d and tape-measure
provided with a screw-thread so as to screw off and on the top of the said
pedestal.
The base or standard A is provided with sockets or sheaths a (not shown on
Fig. 2) for the double purpose of containing scissors or the like, and also to serve
as handles when the stand is required to be lifted.
Drawers or tills E are provided in the standard A. for the purpose of holding
buttons, needles or other like articles.
The whole can be made in any suitable material, metal or otherwise.
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 revolving stand or holder for reels of cotton, scissors, and other
articles, substantially as described and shown, and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 27th day of April 1891.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Solution or Electrolytic Fluid for Galvanic Batteries.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 14th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Solution or Electrolytic Fluid for Galvanic
Batteries.
I, WILLIAM JOHN ENGLEDUE, of Petersham Place, Byfleet, in the County of
Surrey, Colonel in the Corps of Royal Engineers, do hereby declare the nature
of the said invention to be as follows:-
The object of the present invention is to produce a solution or electrolytic fluid
for galvanic batteries used for the production of electric light, the actuation of
electric motors, or for other purposes. I have found that batteries charged with
this solution yield a comparatively steady current for a great length of time, with
greater economy than has been attained by the solutions heretofore in use.
The solution consists of the following ingredients :—viz.
Sulphuric acid (commercial)
-
Hydrochloric acid (commercial)
Bichromate of soda which has been dissolved
by the action of the atmosphere, or steam
Water
-
-
2 fluid ounces
2 fluid ounces
1 fluid ounces
10
ounces
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Solution or Electrolytic Fluid for Galvanic
Batteries.
I, WILLIAM JOHN ENGLEDUE, of Petersham Place, Byfleet, in the County of
Surrey, Colonel in the Corps of Royal Engineers, do hereby declare the nature
of the said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, that is
to say :-
The object of the present invention is to produce a solution or electrolytic fluid
for galvanic batteries used for the production of electric light, the actuation of
electric motors, or for other purposes. I have found that batteries charged with
this solution yield a comparatively steady current for a great length of time, with
greater economy than has been attained by the solutions heretofore in use.
The solution consists of the following ingredients :—viz.
Sulphuric acid (commercial)
Hydrochloric acid (commercial)
-
Bichromate of soda which has been dissolved by
the action of the atmosphere or steam
Water
-
2 fluid oz.
2 fluid oz.
1 fluid oz.
10

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The new or improved solution or electrolytic fluid for galvanic batteries,
composed of sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, bichromate of soda and water,
substantially as hereinbefore described.
1001
W. J. ENGLEDUE,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
W. J. ENGLEDUE,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
An Improved Drainer for use with Flower-pots.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, tot Jan., 1992 Accepted, 8th Feb. 1096
1535 ACCCUICU, ULIT., 1994
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Drainer for use with Flower-pots.
I, ALBERT PORTER, of Stone House, Maidstone, in the County of Kent,
Steward, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide a crock for covering or guarding the
hole or holes in the bottom of flower pots, the said crock being adapted to prevent
worms or other vermin from entering the pot through the said hole without acting
as an obstruction to the hole in the fulfilment of its proper purpose and having for
a secondary purpose a saving of time in potting plants.
To this end I make the crock of a piece of woven wire work of sufficiently small
mesh or of a perforated metal plate with small holes of any suitable metal, cut to
a convenient shape somewhat larger than the hole to be covered so that the
improved crock may extend over the whole opening of the hole and be supported
on the bottom of the pot around the hole.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1891.
HERBERT & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Drainer for use with Flower-pots.
I ALBERT PORTER of Stone House Maidstone in the County of Kent, Steward,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of this invention is to provide a crock for covering or guarding the
hole or holes in the bottom of flower pots, the said crock being adapted to prevent
worms or other vermin from entering the pot through the said hole without acting
as an obstruction to the hole in the fulfilment of its proper purpose and having for
a secondary purpose a saving of time in potting plants.
To this end I make the crock of a piece of woven wire work of sufficiently small
mesh or of a perforated metal plate with small holes of any suitable metal cut to a
convenient shape, somewhat larger than the hole to be covered so that the improved
crock may extend over the whole opening of the hole and be supported on the
bottom of the pot around the hole.
The annexed drawing illustrates such a crock cut out of woven wire gauze.
Tig.
being a plan view and
Fig. 2 a side or edge view.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
-
A crock or device for covering the hole in a flower pot or the like constructed of
a wire gauze or perforated metal, cut to suitable form and size as set forth.
Dated this 1st day of January 1892.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.

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An Improvement in Imitation Seal Skins.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Imitation Seal Skins.
I, GEORGE HENRY NUSSEY of Boar Lane, Leeds, in the County of York,
Woollen Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to imitate dyed and finished seal skins.
For the above purpose I employ the machine described in the Specification
No. 3253 dated 3rd March 1888, granted to myself and Haskard, for knitting the
fabric; such Specification describes a machine for knitting a double cloth with
pile between, such pile being cut continuously, as the double pieces are being
knitted for the purpose of separating them.
For the above purpose employ wool, cotton or other yarn to form the
foundation; and for the pile I employ silk, mohair or combination yarns of fine
fibrous materials. After the cutting operation which separates the two pieces has
been effected, the piled face of each fabric undergoes a cutting or shearing
operation for taking out the unevenness of the pile, and afterwards it is scoured or
milled and then dyed, stained, tinted and lacquered to produce the required colour
and lustre.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
A knitted fabric in imitation of dyed and finished seal skin, such fabric having
been cut, dyed, stained or tinted and lacquered substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1891,
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Navigable Balloons.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 13th June, 1892-Accepted, 16th July, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Navigable Balloons.
WILLIAM NELSON HUTCHINSON, of The Lodge Silverdale Road Eastbourne
County of Sussex, General in Her Majesty's Army, Colonel Duke of Wellington's
Regiment do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:---
With a cylindrical, or somewhat similarly shaped navigable balloon, the
improvement is effected by making the condensor of the steam engine that actuates
the arrangement by which the balloon is propelled, a long tube of tough steel (or
other metal or mixture of metals) to be in lieu of, and take the place of the bar
described in the abandoned Patent No. 80518 as lying in the mid horizontal vertical
plane of the balloon.
The whole or part of this tubular condensor is connected with the escape pipe of
the steam engine by the well-known patented flexible metallic tube, in one or more
coils.
Dated this 17th day of November 1891
W. N. HUTCHINSON,
General.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Navigable Balloons.
1, WILLIAM NELSON HUTCHINSON, General in Her Majesty's Army, of The
Lodge, Silverdale Road Eastbourne in the County of Sussex, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement -
To economize in water navigable balloons propelled by steam, should have means
for condensing it. With a cylindrical, or nearly similarly shaped navigable, the
claimed improvement is effected by substituting, as a condenser, a long tube of
toughened steel (or of combined metals) for the compressor-bar or tube described
in my abandoned Patent 80518, lying in the mid-longitudinal vertical plane of the
balloon. This tubular condenser (a part or the whole of the tube) is attached
without adding much to the weight to be carried-to the exhaust pipe of the steam
engine, by a flexible metallic tube in one or more coils-such flexibility and
expansion in the attachment being essential as this condensing, compressing tube
lies at a constantly varying distance from the car by which it is sustained in
position, as shewn in the drawings of the named abandoned Patent. The tube
serves as a back bone to give the required firmness to the longest cylindrical
navigables.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The condenser for navigable balloons propelled by steam, substantially as
described in this Specification.
W. N. HUTCHINSON,
General.
An Improved Adjustable Wrench.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 28th May, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Adjustable Wrench.
HARRY LUCAS The Tom Bowling Lamp Works Little King Street
Birmingham, Lamp Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My invention relates to those adjustable wrenches which have the adjustable jaw
mounted on a leg which slides into the handle of the wrench and my object is to
make an improved arrangement of the actuating screwed nut or roller in combina-
tion with the handle.
I make the nut or roller longer than usual and with an enlarged milled head or
its equivalent at one end and with the opposite end enlarged for keying into
the handle of the wrench.
The wrench handle is slotted to receive the roller so that the milled head or
its equivalent stands outside the end of the handle and the opposite end of the
roller keys into the handle.
The sliding leg which carries the adjustable jaw has its end reduced and
screwed to engage with the actuating nut or roller as is usual.
D
1
1
T1 1001
HARRY LUCAS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Adjustable Wrench.
HARRY LUCAS, The Tom Bowling Lamp Works Little King Street, Birmingham
Lamp Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to those adjustable wrenches which have the adjustable
jaw mounted on a leg which slides in the handle of the wrench and my object
is to make an improved arrangement of the actuating screwed nut or roller in
combination with the handle.
I make the nut or roller longer than usual and with an enlarged milled head or
its equivalent at one end, and with the opposite end enlarged for keying into the
handle of the wrench.
The wrench handle is slotted to receive the roller so that the milled head or its
equivalent stands outside the end of the handle and the opposite end of the roller
keys into the handle.
The sliding leg which carries the adjustable jaw has its end reduced and screwed
to engage with the actuating nut or roller as is usual.
It is obvious that the enlarged part of the roller which keys into the handle
may be placed at any convenient position on the roller instead of at the end.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is the actuating screw or roller,
Fig. 2 is the handle slotted at the end to receive the roller,
Fig. 3 is the sliding or adjustable leg and
Fig. 4 shows the wrench complete.

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
In an adjustable wrench the construction and arrangement of the actuating
nut or roller with the wrench handle substantially as and for the purpose
described.
41 1000
HARRY LUCAS.