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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES to be as follows:-
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM GARROOD of 8 Thomas Street, Northampton, in the county of
Northampton, Boot and Shoe Maker do hereby declare the nature of the said
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES to
be as follows:-
"
This Invention has for object to provide a boot or shoe with simple and efficient
means of ventilation.
In carrying out my invention I provide the insole with a number of perforations
which communicate with chambers or spaces which I form between the soles, the
said chambers or spaces communicating with a tube or passage passing from the
heel to the back part of the boot such aperture or passage from the seat upwards
being preferably formed between the stiffener and the upper.
By this arrangement the movements of the feet in walking will cause a constant
circulation of air throughout the boot or shoe.

page_text: I WILLIAM GARROOD of Thomas Street in the Town of Northampton Boot and
Shoe Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for VENTILATING BOOTS
AND SHOES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement: —
I perforate the inside of the Boot with one row of perforations commencing three
quarters of an inch under the front of the heel terminating within two inches of
Toe of the Boot, and I also make a row of perforations on each side of the afore
mentioned perforation terminating at the same point commencing at the top of the
waist Fig. II I then insert a flat tube of Leather three and a half inches long Five
eighths' of an inch wide at top Two and a half inches wide at bottom one eighth
of an inch clear space inside in the back of the Heel of the Upper between the
Golosh and the lining, the Golosh being perforated at the top Fig ID half an inch
above the top of the Leather Tube, I then insert a thin brass tube A in the Insole
at the back of the Heel A. Fig: II one inch and a half long Five eighths of an inch
wide. I then form the Air Chamber C Fig: III along the waist by placing
two pieces of Leather E Fig: III one on each side of the perforations (called the
Shank).
.
The bottom or fore part of the Boot I fill up with one solid piece of Leather with
three spaces cut therefrom to form the Air Chambers in the forepart F Fig III
then the Boot is ready for the outsole and finished in the ordinary way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st The perforations of the Insoles of Boots and Shoes for the purposes of
Ventilation as specified.
2nd The formation of Brass Tube and Leather Tube as specified.
3rd The method or arrangement of the above for the purposes of Ventilation as
specified.
Dated this fourteenth day of November One thousand eight hundred and
eighty four.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MECHANISM FOR IMPARTING A LONGITUDINAL MOTION TO THE COMPRESSING ROLLERS OF LOOMS FOR WEAVING.
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
We CALDER HURST CLEGG, Manufacturer, and ABRAHAM HOYLE, Manager,
both of the Shore Mills, Littleborough, in the County of Lancaster. do hereby
declare the nature of said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN MECHANISM FOR
IMPARTING A LONGITUDINAL MOTION TO THE COMPRESSING ROLLERS OF LOOMS
FOR WEAVING. and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our improvements consist in mechanism for imparting a longitudinal motion to
one or more of the compressing rollers placed between the fell of the fabric and
the cloth beam of certain looms for weaving.
In performing our Invention we fix at each end of the compressing roller to
which a longitudinal movement is to be imparted a ring or collar the outer side of
which is inclined or tapered like a double wedge and we make the inner sides of
the bearings in which the said roller turns also inclined so that at each revolution
of the roller it is moved to and fro longitudinally.
And in order that our Invention may be fully understood and readily carried
into effect we will proceed to describe the accompanying Sheet of Drawings,
reference being had to the Figures and letters marked thereon.
Fig. 1 is an end view and Fig. 2 a plan, showing part of two compressing rollers
to one of which our Invention is applied and Fig. 3 is a plan view showing the
full length of the rollers.
a is the breast beam of the loom to which are secured the brackets b, c, which
form bearings for the compressing rollers d, e; at one end of the roller e is an
incline fand at the other end is an incline g and on the bearings for the shaft of
the said roller are corresponding inclines h and i. The thickest or most prominent
parts of the inclines ƒ and g bear against the surfaces of the inclines h and i and
thus ensure a positive to and fro motion of the roller e at each revolution.
More than two compressing rollers may be used and inclines may be employed
to give a longitudinal motion to each compressing roller, if desired. The incline
may be varied and the inclines ƒ and g may be formed with or connected to the
roller and the inclines h and i may be formed with or separate from the
brackets b and c.

page_text: By imparting a longitudinal motion to compressing rollers we prevent fluff or
other substance from adhering to them.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
The combination with a compressing roller of the inclines ƒ and g and the
inclines h and i as and for the purpose herein described and as shown.
CALDER HURST CLEGG.
ABRAHAM HOYLE
H. B. Barlow,
Agent for Applicants,
17, St. Ann's Square,
Manchester.
CALDER HURST CLEGG.
ABRAHAM HOYLE
H. B. Barlow,
Agent for Applicants,
17, St. Ann's Square,
Manchester.
AN IMPROVED TOOL FOR CUTTING METAL
Year: 1884

page_text: I COLIN MATHER, of the firm of Mather & Platt, Salford Iron Works, Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of said
Invention for AN IMPROVED TOOL FOR CUTTING METAL, and in what inanner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
My Invention relates to the steel tools used in the cutting of metals in a lathe or
planing machine and has for its object the making of such tools in a cheaper and
more convenient form than those at present in use, especially when using any of
the self hardening steels which are difficult to forge and sharpen.
I make the tool of a semicircular form the inside or smaller circumferenco
forming the cutting angle the cutting angle prosented to the metal varying
according to the distance of the cutting edge from the tool holder.
In performing my Invention I take a piece of tool steel (say "Mushet" steel an
inch and a half square section) and bend it so as to form part of a circlo and then
grind it at the end to a suitable form; in grinding the cutter the heel only is
ground, one end may be ground for a right hand cut and the other end for a left
hand cut. I make a groove in a bar or holder corresponding with the form of the
bent tool steel or cutter and fit the latter into the groove so that one side projects
sufficiently to be held securely by the pressure of a plate screwed to the holder
the cutting end being advanced, say, about one inch and a half.
And in order that my Invention may be fully understood and readily carried
into effect I will proceed to describe the accompanying Sheet of Drawings, reference
being had to the Figures and letters marked thereon.
Fig. 1 represents one of my improved tools cutting cast iron. Fig. 2 is a
sectional view of the tool and Fig. 3 represents the tool cutting wrought iron.
In these views, a is the piece of bent tool steel or cutter: 6 is the bar or holder
formed with a groove to receive the tool or cutter a; c is the plate, which is screwed
to the holder b and retains the cutter a in the desired position; d is the rest and c
is the shaft or other article being turned.
By the uso of my Invention I am enabled to form a cutter, the cutting angle of
which never requires grinding and which may be held in its holder in such a

page_text: manner as to admit of the cutting angle being varied by moving the cutting edge
from or toward the holder and yet will not slip whatever strain may be put
upon it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I would have it
understood that I do not limit myself to the precise details herein described and
shown as they may be varied or modified without departing from the nature of my
Invention, as for example, the cutter may be formed of various sections of steel and
the diameter of the imaginery circle of which the cutter forms a part may be
increased or diminished at will and
COLIN MATHER.
H. B. Barlow,
Agent for Applicant,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
IMPROVEMENTS IN INDIA RUBBER WATERPROOF FABRICS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM CURRIE India Rubber Manufacturer, Caledonian Rubber Works,
Edinburgh N.B. do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN INDIA RUBBER WATERPROOF FABRICS 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 the production of India Rubber Waterproof
Fabrics, suitable for clothing or other purposes, having entirely novel, and artistic
colored surfaces, obtained by the use of Metallic substances.
To obtain these, I proceed as follows-I incorporate with India Rubber by the
aid of Mixing Rollers-a process well known to India Rubber Manufacturers-
Metallic dust or Powders, commercially known as Bronzes.
The Metallic colors may be varied, and are in a large assortment of colorings,
such as Gold, Silver, Crimson & etc. etc. or may be blended by using two, or more
colors, thus adding to the number, and variety of shades.
The quantity of Metallic Dust may be varied, but I find one ounce to one pound
of India Rubber a useful proportion.
After the India Rubber and Metallic Dust are reduced to a homogeneous mass
by frequently passing them through the Mixing Rollers it is brought to a plastic
state by the addition of any of the solvents of India Rubber, such as Coal Tar
Naphtha.
In this state it is spread on Cloth by the Spreading or Knife Machine also well
known to India Rubber Manufacturers.
The produce of this is a fabric, Coated, or Waterproofed by, or with, India
Rubber, mixed with Metallic Bronzes in any desired shade, having a novel and
effective Metallic appearance.
In applying or Spreading this Mixture of India Rubber and Metallic Dust to the
fabric, the latter may be previously coated with pure India Rubber, or India
Rubber mixed with other substances, or after applying the India Rubber
incorporated with Metallic Dust, the latter may be covered by an additional
covering of pure India Rubber or India Rubber mixed with other substances.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: The production of India Rubber Waterproof Fabrics suitable for
clothing or other purposes having a novel and effective Metallic appearance,
obtained by the incorporation with India Rubber of Metallic Dust or Powders,
commercially known as Bronzes.
Dated this Second day of February 1884
MENTS IN CHAIRS
Year: 1884

page_text: MENTS IN CHAIRS" and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention has for its object improvements in chairs.
My improved chair is provided with arms and the back is not fixed as is usual
but is hung by pivots near its upper end which admit of the back being turned
over. in such manner as to cause it to lie flat over the arms resting on projections
provided for this purpose.
The chair is in this manner converted into a table or high stool.
In order that my Invention may be most fully understood and readily carried
into effect I will proceed to describe the Drawings hereunto annexed.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved chair it is as will be seen a chair
suitable for a hall or other place where a chair entirely of wood is appropriate.
Figure 2 is also a side elevation of the same chair but with the back of the chair
turned into a horizontal position so that the chair may be used as a temporary
table or a stool.
A is the pivotted board which forms in one position the back of the chair, and
in the other the table top.
A¹ A¹ are the pivots by which this back board is connected, to the uprights BB
on either side of the chair back.
C. C. are the arms of the chair.
A* is a cross bar fixed upon the back board so that its ends project, and these
projecting ends when the chair is converted into a table or stool rest upon the arms
and support the back board in a horizontal position as indicated in Figure 2.
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 I
claim, a chair with a pivotted back capable of being turned to a horizontal position
and there supported upon the arms of a chair, substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of July 1884.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
AN IMPROVED FASTENER FOR HOLDING THE SCARF DOWN
Year: 1884

page_text: GEORGE ALBERT BROWN 162 Hampstead Road London N.W. Engraver. I do
hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for AN IMPROVED FASTENER FOR
HOLDING THE SCARF DOWN to be as follows:-
A small piece of metal about 3/8 of an inch wide & about inch long fastened
on a piece of india rubber about 1 or 2 inches long same width as metal, with
2 pins for hooking in scarf passing through india rubber & metal, a hole in india
rubber to put on a shirt front stud will fit any stud by stretching india rubber
& hooking to scarf will keep scarf from shifting above collar.
Dated this Ord ... of Mauch 1001
GEORGE ALBERT BROWN 162 Hampstead Road London N.W. Engraver do
hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for AN IMPROVED FASTENER FOR
HOLDING THE SCARF DOWN and in what manner the same is to be performed;
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A piece of india rubber with holes to attach to shirt stud fastened to a piece of
metal with hooks to catch the scarf.
To performn-Stretch india rubber which will enlarge the holes to admit the
stud it will then by being stretched reach any scarf which will keep in position by
the hooks. Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
said Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is,
"The application of an india rubber band with holes and a metal plate with
prongs to hold the scarf down in the manner described."
Dated this 31 day of March 1884.
GEORGE ALBERT BROWN.
COUPLING
Year: 1884

page_text: COUPLINGS, BBQ what manner the same is to be performed; to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Reference being had to the accompanying Drawings forming part of this
Specification and in which
Figure 1 is a top view.
Figure 2 is a side elevation.
Figure 3 is a section taken on line 3-3 Figure 1 and
Figure 4 is an end view.
My Invention relates to those couplings in which a doubly slotted draw-head is
employed, one slot having a hook pivoted therein, to engage with the opposing
drawhead, which latter is also provided with a hook to engage within the other
slot, of the former, and my-Invention consists in features of novelty hereinafter
fully described and pointed out in the claims.
Referring to the Drawings A, A, represent the adjoining ends of two cars, B, B,
the draw-bars and C, C, coupling hooks, one pivoted to each bar by a bolt D the
bars having slots I to receive the lower ends of the hooks. Each head also has a
slot or opening J, to receive the free ends of the hooks.
The hooks can be raised as shown in Figures 2 and 4 to uncouple the cars,
either from the sides or top of the cars. From the sides they are raised by bars
or rods L, supported by straps M, secured to the ends of the cars, and connected to
the books by ropes or chains N which pass through eyes N¹ secured to or formed
upon the draw-bars.
The bars or rods L have catches L' that engage with the outer straps M, as
shown on the lower side of Figure 1, when the hooks are raised, to hold the hooks
in their upper position until the cars come together, when the catches are jarred
out of engagement with the straps when the hooks will fall and couple the cars.
The inner position of the rods or bars is shown on the upper side of Figure 1 and
the left side of Figure 4.
It will be seen that either bar can be pulled out without the other of that car
and raise the hook

page_text: The hooks are raised from the tops of the cars by rods or bars O secured to the
hooks and supported by straps O' secured to the ends of the cars.
They have catches O' that engage with the straps when the hooks are raised
and are jarred loose to allow the hooks to fall, the same as the bars L.
The horizontal bars may be used on one car and the vertical bars on another and
the two cars be coupled together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A car-coupling consisting of a doubly slotted draw-head, having an eye thereon,
strap on the end of the car, a hook, pivoted in one of the slots, pull-rod having
notch to form catch and working through the strap,, and connection passing
through the eye on the draw-head and securing the pull-rod to the hook as set
forth.
IMPROVED DRIVING GEAR FOR PARTS OF BOBBIN NET OR TWIST LACE MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EDWARD COPE of Lenton Firs, Lenton, Nottingham in the county of the
same name, Lace Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
for IMPROVED DRIVING GEAR FOR PARTS OF BOBBIN NET OR TWIST LACE MACHINES
to be as follows:-
Hitherto in giving reciprocating or intermittent motion to parts of bobbin net
or twist lace machines such as point bars catch bars and jacquard apparatus it has
been the practice to employ cams levers and links or like gear the correct action of
which at high speeds was not to be depended on.
Now the object of my invention is to provide neat and efficient gear easily
constructed and applied which shall give the desired motions with certainty and
accuracy.
In carrying my invention into practice I construct the driving wheel with
helical teeth and a circumferential projection or projections and the driven wheel
with helical teeth and a transverse recess or recesses, or vice versa. The two wheels
above described are secured on shafts or spindles in the usual manner and are
geared together with their axes at right angles to one another. The action is as
follows; whilst the helical teeth are in gear both wheels revolve but when the
circumferential projection or projections on the driving wheel enters or enter
the transverse recess or recesses in the driven wheel, the driven wheel remains
stationary during the time the said projection or projections is or are traversing the
recess or recesses.
The shaft or spindle carrying the driving wheel receives motion directly from
a driving belt or other suitable power transmitter and imparts such motion in the
manner above stated to the driven wheel The spindle or shaft carrying the driven
wheel is coupled direct to the part to be moved when an intermittent rotary
motion is desired as for jacquard cylinders, and is connected to the parts to be
driven by cranks connectingrods levers and like gear when a reciprocating motion
such as is imparted to point bars is required.

page_text: Fig 4 shows the application of my improved gear to actuate points bars b,
driving wheel e driven wheel, j connecting links, o points bar carried by the arms p
and rocking bar q.
Fig 5 shows the combs and landing bars r of a Levers lace machine with links j
for connecting the landing bars to my improved gear.
It will be obvious that the wheels will receive positive and uniform periods of
motion and rest and that the gear may be so made that the to and fro motion
of the carriages will be certain and invariable.
It will further be obvious that points bars and other parts of machines that
require to have reciprocating motion imparted to them interspaced with periods of
rest may be advantageously actuated by the gear above described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
Giving intermittent motion to reciprocating parts of bobbin net or twist lace
machines by means of toothed wheels and connections constructed and combined
substantially as herein set forth.
IMPROVING & SIMPLIFYING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPRING MATTRASSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
GEORGE HURDLE of N° 28 Hanover Buildings in the Town & County of
Southampton, Patentee & Gas Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of
my invention for IMPROVING & SIMPLIFYING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPRING
MATTRASSES to be as follows:-
Laths of Iron form the base upon which Spiral Springs are fastened the ends
of each lath having holes as in ordinary Bedstead laths & being secured in the
same way by Pins or Studs on the angle iron sides of Bedstead. At the top ends
of Spiral Springs are other laths, fastened as at base. At the sides are strips of
metal, hinged, to keep the Springs in a vertical position. When in use these
hinged pieces are folded up by the weight-ensuring a perfect & uniform action.
No stuffing being necessary, a light, clean, airy, & sanitary Mattress is the result.
This mode of construction makes it convenient for packing as it can be made
either whole or in sections, & may be taken to pieces as quickly as an ordinary
Bedstead.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE HURDLE of Nº 28 Hanover Buildings in the town and County of
Southampton Patentee and Gas Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SPRING MATTRESSES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :—
Laths of iron form the base upon which spiral springs are fastened-the ends of
each lath having holes as in ordinary bedstead laths and being secured in the same
way by pins or studs on the angle iron sides and ends of bedstead—At the top
A NEW OR IMPROVED TRAM RAIL
Year: 1884

page_text: I HENRY POSTON of Belle Vue, Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, Essex, Surveyor
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for A NEW OR IMPROVED TRAM
RAIL 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 twofold videlicet Firstly. To prevent accidents
which are now of frequent occurrence and often involve loss of life and considerable -
expense by obviating the skidding of the wheels of carts, wagons carriages and
other vehicles along the edges of the tram rails. Secondly To effect a considerable
economy in the cost of maintenance of the granite pitching stones next the tram
rails by preventing friction.
This I effect by making the edges and sides of a tram rail of a corrugated or
toothed form as shewn at A A in the accompanying Drawing which shews a view
in perspective of a portion of a tram rail made upon my improved principle together
with a part of the granite pitching stones B B laid on each side thereof."
I wish it to be distinctly understood that I do not confine myself to any
particular method of making or producing such corrugations or serrations as the
same may be made either by being wrought forged rolled or cast in the tram fail.
By this simple but valuable improvement the wheels of carts and other road
vehicles are effectually prevented from skidding along the edge of the tram rail as
they are thereby enabled to mount the rail immediately upon coming in contact
therewith at any angle at the same time that the destructive grinding action of
such wheels against the pitching stones which is at present unavoidable when the
wheels are so skidding along the edge of the rail is entirely obviated and the cost
of maintenance is consequently very considerably reduced.
One great advantage of my invention is that it can be readily adapted to any
section of rail and also to any method of laying tramways.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to or may be performed I declare that
what I claim as of my invention is-Forming corrugations or serrations in the
edges and sides of a tram rail substantially in the manner and for the purposes
hereinbefore specified and shewn.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHIPS AND LIKE VESSELS OR BOATS to be as follows:
Year: 1884

page_text: I GEORGE HORATIO TOWNSEND BEAMISH of Spyhill House, Queenstown Ireland
Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for " IMPROVEMENTS
IN SHIPS AND LIKE VESSELS OR BOATS to be as follows:-
"
"
My Improvements consist in providing the sides or bottoms or both of Ships
vessels or boats with plates or "fins" so arranged that the rolling or pitching of
the Vessel or the motion of the waves will force the said plates or fins" against
the water in a direction obliquely to the line of the vessels length and thus produce
a reactionary resultant in the direction of the Vessel's length and hence a movement
of propulsion,
"
The angles at which the plates or “Fins' are placed may be varied to suit the
particular vessel to which they are applied and they may either be permanently
fixed to the Vessel or be made to ship and unship or they may be projected out
from the vessel on brackets or supports and they may have a single or double
vibratory movement imparted to them.

page_text: I GEORGE HORATIO TOWNSEND BEAMISH of Spyhill House Queenstown Ireland
Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of said invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN SHIPS AND LIKE VESSELS OR BOATS 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 providing the sides or bottoms or both of Ships or
vessels or boats, with plates or "fins' so arranged that the rolling or pitching
of the vessel or the motion of the waves will force the said plates or "fins" against
the water in a direction obliquely to the line of the vessels length and thus produce
a reactionary resultant in the direction of the vessels length and hence a movement
of propulsion This will be understood from the accompanying diagrams.
The angles at which the plates or "fins" are placed may be varied to suit the
particular vessel to which they are applied and they may either he permanently
fixed to the vessel or be made to ship and unship, or they may be projected out
from the vessel, or brackets or supports, and they may have a single or double
vibratory movement imparted to them. Figure 1 of the diagrams is a side eleva-
tion Figure 2 a plan. Figures 3 and 4 transverse sections the former at one end
and the other midship.
"
The "fins" a may be hinged in any suitable manner to the sides of the ship at
angles which can be altered in accordance with requirements. There may be any
suitable number of these fins on the sides or bottom of the ship and some may
be hinged to turn upwards and others to turn downwards, so that the action of
the water in either direction will act on some of the "fins' on each side of the
vessel.
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
Providing ships or other vessels or boats with plates or fins arranged and
operating substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 8th day of December 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN HOSE COUPLINGS
Year: 1884

page_text: I ISAAC BLUE HARRIS of Castle Mills, Fountainbridge Edinburgh, India Rubber
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN HOSE COUPLINGS" to be as follows: -
These improvements relate to that part of the coupling which enters the hose or
over which it is tied with wire or secured by pinching bands or clips, and consist
in forming that part so that it shall be effective in proventing the hose slipping off
the said part and at the same time shall not injure the inside of the hose
One mode of forming the couplings hitherto in use to prevent the bose slipping
off the coupling is to make grooves in the part referred to so that in section they
look like saw teeth. This form is injurious to any hose and destructive of india
rubber hose when pressed by the needful tying on or attaching of the hose and
coupling. Another mode of forming the part referred to is to make a ridge moro
or less rounded on the extreme outer end of the part to prevent slipping. This is
less injurious but as the hose is liable to be bent sharp at the end of the coupling
this ridge is apt to sink injuriously into or above the material whereof the hose
is made.
My improvements consist in forming the ridge about the middle of the part
entering the hose so as to have the hose tied both in front and rear of the ridge.
This may be modified by extending the ridge to the rear so that the front half of
the part shall be of less outside diameter than the rear part and having a separate
tying on or securing for each half. The latter arrangement is applicable to hose
incapable of any suitable enlargement of bore, the latter to hose capable of a slight
enlargement of bore to permit of the ridge passing into hose of a less bore than the
diameter of the ridge.

page_text: Hose couplings of these constructions allow of the hose retaining its original
dimensions over a considerable portion of the barrel, of the coupling and the part
of the hose at the end of the barrel of the coupling, where in use the hose is liable
to be exposed to severo strains, is not crippled in the process of connecting the bose
with the coupling.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
First. A hose coupling the barrel of which is cylindrical at the part where it
receives the hose upon it, except at an intermediate point in its length where tho
barrel is provided with a ridge, over which the hose is drawn and then secured by
clips or ties.
Second. A hose coupling the barrel of which is provided with a cylindrical ridge
or enlargement extending from an intermediate point in its length to the end, such
cylindrical enlargement entering within the end of the hose which is then secured
by clips or ties.
LIFTING INVALIDS ON ANY BED
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES NEWHAM Surgeon 16 Princes Street Cavendish Square, W. do hereby
declare the nature of this Invention for LIFTING INVALIDS ON ANY BED, to be as
follows:-
The apparatus consists of a seat pivotted to two bars one on each side, the bars
are also connected above by another bar, each side piece is hinged to a piece of
wood which rests on the bed, a back-band is also fastened across the centre of the
two side bars.
To use the apparatus, a bar is put on each side of the patient and the seat is
placed under his thighs & close up to his body and pivotted to the two bars-the
back band is then put under the patient & buckled to both bars.
The patient is then raised by attendants who lift the side bars & fix them in the
raised position by the two supports behind, the patient is then in a sitting position
and a commode can be placed underneath him.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I, JAMES NEWHAM of N° 16 Princes Street Cavendish Square, in the County of
Middlesex, Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR MOVING HELPLESS PATIENTS" and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described in and by the following
statement:
My Invention relates to apparatus which can be used on any bed for lifting
helpless patients as I will describe referring to the accompanying Drawings.
Fig. 1 is a plan of the apparatus; Fig. 2 is a side view and Fig. 3 is a perspective
shewing it in the position which it takes when the patient is raised. A seat
board A having at each end a pivot a is passed under the patient's thighs close up
to his body. Two bars B B, each hinged to a board C are put on the bed at each
side of the patient, being slid from the feet upwards, so that hooks D on the bars
engage the pivots a, and the upper ends of the bars B are connected by a cross
tie E. A back band F is passed under the patient and secured by buckling or
otherwise to the two bars B. Attendants now raising the two bars lift the patient,
who rests on the seat A and leans against the back band F. In this position he
can be retained for such time as may be necessary by struts G that are hinged to
the bars B and a commode can be placed under the seat A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
Apparatus for moving helpless patients, constructed and operated substantially
as herein described with reference to the accompanying Drawings.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL STONE
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES HATFIELD of Station Road Kew Gardens in the County of Surrey
Concrete Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL STONE and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
The object of my invention is to produce concrete or artificial stone of closer
texture than has hitherto been possible and to do this in such a manner as to
ensure great resistance to transverse as well as crushing strains, and to maintain a
certain degree of elasticity in the material.
I carry out my invention by ultimately mixing one part of good hydraulic
cement with one part of crushed granite and three parts of blast furnace slag.
I add a suitable quantity of water to this mixture and thoroughly incorporate the
whole by stirring or pugging. I then carefully observe the process of hydration
that goes on in the mass and immediately upon the absorption of the whole of the
free water I add one part of the substance known as slag-wool, that is to say slag
reduced to a finely-divided fibrous condition by a jet of steam. This substance on
being kneaded or pugged into the mass of concrete at the particular stage of the
process above-mentioned chemically unites with the other materials and forms a
stone of great strength, toughness and durability.
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
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The construction of artificial stone or concrete by the addition of slag wool to a
mixture of hydraulic cement, crushed granite and blast furnace slag substantially
as specified.
AN IMPROVED PORTABLE HOT WATER APPARATUS OR BOILER SUITABLE FOR BATHS CONSERVATORIES AND OTHER PLACES
Year: 1884

page_text: I GEORGE ALFRED HARVEY of 65 Loampit Vale Lewisham in the County of
Kent Zinc Worker do hereby declare the nature of AN IMPROVED PORTABLE HOT
WATER APPARATUS OR BOILER SUITABLE FOR BATHS CONSERVATORIES AND OTHER
PLACES and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention consists of an apparatus for heating water and is particularly
applicable for supplying baths or it may be employed for heating conservatories
and other places. In the accompanying drawing Fig 1 shews vertical section of
my improved hot water apparatus Fig 2 plan of same. Fig 3 detail hereinafter
mentioned In all the views the same letters denote the same parts A shews
jacketted cylinder. B shews conical top or chimney preferably made of copper.
C shows reservoir into which the cold water is supplied from the supply cock D
E shews a series of shallow enclosed dishes communicating with the vertical
pipes G G and outlet pipe H one of these dishes is shewn in plan at Fig 3. The
apparatus is heated by means of gas fitted at bottom of same or by other means.
It will be seen that the holes I in the dishes E vary in size the smallest one being
in the top dish each one increasing in diameter to the bottom one. This is done so
that each one may be exposed to the direct heat from the gas or other heating
medium employed. The dishes are also inclined downwards towards the centre
with the exception of the top one E¹ which has no hole in its centre-The
reservoir C is provided with small holes L so that the water may pass slowly
through same.
The action is as follows:-The water is supplied from a cistern or main to the
reservoir C and from thence it passes slowly through the holes L runs down the
outside of the cone B (which has become highly heated by the gas or other heating
medium) into the space M. formed round the cylinder in the direction of the arrows
fight. The water thus becomes highly beated and may either be used for a bath
or for other purposes by connecting the outlet pipe H as required or the apparatus
may be used as a stove-There is no fear of explosion with my improved apparatus
as it is open for the escape of steam and water always remains in the pipes and
dishes therefore the apparatus would not be liable to be lighted empty.

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
Firstly the combination and arrangement of parts - constituting an improved
portable hot water apparatus substantially as set forth.
Secondly The improved portable hot water apparatus substantially as set forth.
Dated this 20th day of December 1884.
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN TROMBONES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, CHARLES ATTWOOD GOODISON of N° 23 Berners Street in the county of
Middlesex, Musical Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN TROMBONES" and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
•
The slide Trombone has hitherto been made with a single sliding tube, by the
lengthening and shortening of which the different notes are produced. The length
of slide necessary for producing, many of the notes, especially upon the bass
instruments, is consequently very great, and the compass is limited by the possible
stretch of the arm.
This invention relates to a construction of Trombone whereby these difficulties
are overcome, as I will explain referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is
a perspective side view of a Trombone, according to this invention, and fig. 2 is a
transverse section of the tubes. Instead of extending the tube of the instrument
with a single bend having two limbs, as hitherto, it is made with a double tube
slide, having four limbs, A B C D, thus reducing the length of the slide to one
half of the length otherwise required, and making every inch of movement of the
slide equivalent to two inches of the ordinary single slide. The sliding movement
is given in the usual way by 'the hand applied to the cross tie H.
When it is
desired, the instrument is provided with a stop preventing the farther tubes from
being pushed entirely off the nearer tubes. This stop consists of a rod or, tube R
having a collar r faced with cork or other elastic material, which works within an
outer tube T, the mouth of this tube having a bush screwed in at t against which
the collar butts.
Having thus described the nature of my invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is―
Constructing a trombone with a double tube slide, having four sliding limbs, as
and for the purposes herein set forth.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
An Improved Process for Making Imitation Marble.
Year: 1884

page_text: CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Process for Making Imitation Marble.
We ALBERT BRUCE JOY of the Studio 26 Saville Row Regent St in the County
of Middlesex Sculptor and JOHN JOSEPH LEWEN of 13 Beaumont Road West
Kensington in the County of Middlesex Decorator do hereby declare the nature of
our invention for "AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR MAKING IMITATION MARBLE" and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
To produce an imitation of marble we prepare a cast it may be of a statue or
other object which it is desired to reproduce in imitation marble. The material we

page_text: employ is plaster of Paris mixed with zinc white (say 15 or 20 parts of the former
to one part of the latter) and we sometimes add finely flaked mica to other
ingredients. This we do when it is desired that the cast shall present an
appearance of crystallization not only on its surface but also throughout its
substance. A small quantity of ochre or other color may be added if desired.
When the cast is thoroughly dry we immerse it in a bath of refined linseed oil
and leave it entirely covered with the oil for a period of six or seven days. We
then remove the cast from the bath and allow it to stand in a warm place for four
or five days. Then we coat the cast thinly over with a mixture of old refined
linseed oil and flake white; this treatment gives to the cast the appearance of old
marble. The coating will retain a sticky and glossy surface and small particles of
finely flaked mica when applied to it will adhere and give a crystalline appearance
to the parts to which they are applied. Instead of flake white, zinc or any other
white may be employed but by experiment we find that flake white gives good
results.
To give the glossy surface a flat coating dry whiting should be rubbed all over
the cast with a piece of wadding or a new soft brush.
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
(1.) The improved process for treating casts to produce imitation marble
consisting in submitting them to the action of an oil bath then drying them and
afterwards coating them with flake or other suitable white substantially as
described.
(2.) The improved process for producing imitation marble consisting in preparing
casts from plaster of Paris mixed with zinc white and with or without powdered
mica, then submitting them to the action of an oil bath, then drying them and
afterwards coating them with flake or other suitable white substantially as
described.
A SAFETY FOOT-STRAP FOR LADIES' RIDING HABITS
Year: 1884

page_text: COME LEIE
DRECLICATION.
I. HENRY NICOLL of 45 Warwick St. Regent St. London in the County
of Middlesex, Outfitter do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
A SAFETY FOOT-STRAP FOR LADIES' RIDING HABITS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention consists of a foot-strap for Ladies' Riding Habits which will keep
the skirt in its proper place yet in case of an accident will instantly free the foot
or feet.
The foot-strap of my invention is in two parts, the one a small metal
case containing the releasing mechanism is attached to the habit skirt by a piece of
elastic: the other is a notched bar of steel fastened to a loop of elastic or other
material of such a size as to closely fit the foot. In use the notched bar is pushed
into the case until the snap contained in the latter enters the notch. The cases and
notched bars I make in two different ways as shown in the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1. is intended for ordinary riding. Fig. 5. for Hunting where violent and
sudden strains are put upon the foot-strap. The drawings show the releasing
action which is regulated to free the notched bar at a strain of from seven pounds
and upwards as may be required to keep the skirt in its place.
Fig. 1. shows the safety-foot-strap for ordinary riding; the attachment to the
skirt is shown at A, the metal case at B., the notched bar and loop for the foot
at C.
Fig. 2. shows the interior of the metal case- with the steel spring A, the round
knob of which holds the notched bar.
Fig. 3. shows the notched bar.
Fig. 4. shows the end view of the metal case without the notched bar.
Fig. 5. shows the safety foot-strap for hunting. The attachment to the skirt is
shown at A: the metal case at B: the notched bar and loop for the foot at C.
Fig. 6. shows the interior of the metal case. A is a coiled steel spring; attached
to this and hanging loosely in the case is the metal block B. in which are cut
grooves, for the snap and notched bar as shown by dotted lines. C is the steel
trigger which touches the bottom of the case when the block. B. is drawn
sufficiently low, it then pushes back the snap releasing the notched bar. D. is a
piece of watch-spring keeping the snap in its proper place.
Fig. 7. shows the notched bar.
Fig. 8. shows the end view of the metal case without the notched bar.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
1. That the safety foot-strap as adapted for ordinary riding and for hunting, and
shown in the drawings is altogether novel.
2. That the method of preventing loss of the notched-bar on its release, in the
event of accident by fitting the attached loop closely to the foot is novel.
Dated this Sixth day of March 1884.