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AN ADJUSTABLE HOLDER FOR FISHING RODS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, CHARLES LISSON MATTHEWS of N° 98 Friern Road, Dulwich in the county of
Surrey, Agent, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN ADJUSTABLE
HOLDER FOR FISHING RODS " and in 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 and to the figures and letters
marked thereon, that is to say:-
In many kinds of rod fishing, it is desirable that the rod should remain held in
a certain place at a certain angle. My invention relates to an adjustable holder
for a fishing rod, which can be fixed in a bank of earth or on a bough or may be
secured to a ledge, such as the gunwale of a boat or punt. The accompanying
drawing shews at fig. 1 a side elevation of the holder, figs. 2 and 3 being end views
looking from right and left respectively. An upright bar A is twisted at right
angles at B and pointed at C, so that it can be stuck into the ground. It has
also fitted on its lower part a sliding bracket D having a setting screw, E by
which it can be clamped on a bough or on the gunwale of a boat or other ledge.
On the upper end is pivotted a bar F which is bent.at one end into a loop G,
open above, and at the other end into a loop H, open below, so that the rod R,
when laid in these loops, rests on G, and its butt end is prevented by H from
tilting upwards. A link K jointed to F has several holes in it, any one of which
can be engaged on a stud L projecting from A, the bar F and the fishing rod which
it holds being thus fixed at such degree of inclination to the upright A as may be
desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, what I claim is-
The use of an adjustable holder for fishing rods, constructed and operating
substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
And 1
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1001
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
MENTS IN THE DRIVING CRANKS OF VELOCIPEDES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, SAMUEL WAGSTAFF SMITH, The Lawn, Dyke. Road, Brighton Gentleman, in
the county of Sussex do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE DRIVING CRANKS OF VELOCIPEDES, to be as follows:-
The crank shaft is made with throws of different lengths viz two short throws
for level roads and two longer ones for rising ground or for the better enabling the
rider to ascend hills.

page_text: SAMUEL WAGSTAFF SMITH, late of The Lawn, Dyke Road, Brighton Gentleman,
but now residing at Pinley House near Coventry in the County of Warwick do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DRIVING
CRANKS OF VELOCIPEDES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
.
The driving cranks are made of different lengths of throw, viz two short throws
for easy roads & two long throws for hilly or rising roads or for ascending hills;
they are forged in the usual way (that) the ordinary cranks are made for
Velocipedes.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
Making the driving cranks of Velocipedes with two different lengths of throw,
viz, two short ones & two longer ones as shewn by the drawings. L. L' shew the
long throw & S. S¹ the shorter throw.
The novelty in the Invention is the differential lengths of throws in the crank
enabling the rider to use either the two short ones, or the two long ones, or one of
each throw as he may find most convenient in driving the machine.
PROTECTING UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC WIRES
Year: 1884

page_text: CIONAL DIECIFICATION,
We HENRY HARMAN SLADE of Easton Road in the City & County of Bristol
and WILLIAM ARTHUR SLADE of 24 The Grove Clapham Road (S.W.) Surrey
Gentlemen do hereby declare the nature of our invention for PROTECTING
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC WIRES to be as follows:-
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A pipe or tile divided into two or more channels so that one or more covered
electric wires might be placed in each the object being to separate the cable
containing all the wires of a system so that one portion might be renewed altered
repaired increased or removed without disturbing the whole lot. Glazed stoneware
pipes or tiles are recommended in the first place as they will prevent latent defects
in the insulating material developing themselves as quickly as they do in iron
pipes but other material might afterwards be found better adapted to the purpose
or less expensive.
The drawings herewith show some of the pipes and tiles but they may be made
of all sizes and shapes and with any number of holes.
W. A. SLADE,
For self and H. H. Slade.

page_text: We HENRY HARMAN SLADE of Easton Road in the City & County of Bristol
and WILLIAM ARTHUR SLADE of 24 The Grove Clapham Road (S.W.) in the
County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of our invention for PROTECTING
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC WIRES and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A pipe divided into two or more channels so that one or more electric wires
covered, or one uncovered wire supported by non-conductors fixed at short
distances, might be placed in each; the object being to separate the cable that
one portion of a system may be renewed, altered, mended, increased or removed
without disturbing the whole lot. The drawings herewith show some of the pipes
but they may be inade of all sizes and shapes and with any number of holes.
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: A pipe or conductor protector with two or more channels, arranged
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth..
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Deted this 96th day of Sentember 1884°
AN IMPROVED JOINT OR CONNECTION FOR JACK HOOKS AND LEVERS EMPLOYED IN LOOMS FOR WEAVING
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
We, EDWARD HOLLINGWORTH of Dobcross, Yorkshire, Mechanical Engineer, and
THOMAS KERSHAW of the same place, Foreman Mechanic do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for "AN IMPROVED JOINT OR CONNECTION FOR JACK
HOOKS AND LEVERS EMPLOYED IN 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 the formation of a new hinge or joint for connecting
together the jack hooks and levers of looms.
Usually the joint or connection is made by means of a revitted screw, but in
practice it is found that the screws work loose, and fall away, allowing the jack to
drop among the healds and warp, and doing much damage thereby.
Our invention is intended to obviate such disadvantages, and this we accomplish
by dispensing altogether with screws or nuts; and instead thereof we so form and
construct the end of the jack hook and lever that when they are placed together
and partially twisted the parts are secured and cannot get disconnected whilst
working.
In order to illustrate our invention we have annexed the accompanying sheet of
drawings wherein A shews the end of jack hook, B shews end of lever and Fig 1
shews the parts when put together and in working order.
It will be observed that the head of the jack hook is hollowed out to receive the
end of the lever B, and that in addition to the head of the hook being hollowed
out, the flange or rim a is cut through at the point b as shewn in the edge view of
the hook, so that the reduced part c in the head of the lever can be slided under
the part b, and thereby be held in position; but in order that the head of the
lever B can be more effectually secured to the head of the hook a small projection d
is cast on the head of the said lever, which enters into a groove formed under the
flange a as shewn in dotted line, but such groove need not be formed all around
the underside of the flange as shown in the drawing, but may be only partially
grooved, as the oscillatory movements of the parts are very little as is well
understood.

page_text: In order to connect the parts together, the end of the lever is placed into the
head of the hook as shewn in Fig 2, and on moving the lever in the direction of
the arrow, the reduced part c slides under the rim at b, as shewn in Fig 1, whereby
the hook and lever are securely held together, and yet free to oscillate without any
liability to get loose. By this means a firm, strong, and durable joint is obtained.
Instead of having the reduced part c to slide under the part b, the parts may be
visa versa, by having a slot or groove formed in the head of the lever and a
projecting piece h on the hook, which enters the slot as shewn in Fig. 3.
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
Firstly. The formation and construction of a jack joint in manner substantially
as herein shewn and described.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN FORK CLEANERS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
JEREMIAH MORGAN 3 Freemantle Place, Kingsdown" Bristol Manufacturer
Harness Oil, & do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN FORK CLEANERS to be as follows :-
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Chamois, Flannel & can be adjusted, taken off, and readjusted immediately.
Consists of Uprights let into Wood &c to be of sufficiently thin material as to
admit of Chamois Flannel &c being folded over, and when folded over to fit
between prongs of Forks Uprights can be arranged at different distances apart,
to fit various sized Forks-The uprights to be pliable enough to draw to shape of
Fork &

page_text: JEREMIAH MORGAN Manufacturer Harness Oil &° 3 Freemantle Place Kingsdown
Bristol do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FORK
CLEANERS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly.
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Uprights sufficiently thin in substance as to admit of Chamois, Flannel & being 5
folded over and for Forks to fit on between the prongs after Chamois & is folded
over-Uprights should have sufficient give to come to shape & size of Fork or may
be placed at different distances apart—Uprights may be made of different materials
viz Metal, Bone & or Hard Rubber nature.
Having now particularly described & ascertained nature of my said invention 1
& in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is .
An instrument for cleaning Forks consisting of substantial uprights that chamois
may be folded over as herein before set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOT JACKS
Year: 1884

page_text: I LEON CAILLEAUD of Rochefort-sur-mer, Republic of France, Merchant do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOT JACKS"
to be as follows:-
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This invention consists in a novel construction of Boot Jack, which is formed of
a plate of any convenient size and shape, that is to say, square, round, rectangular,
or oval. The rectangular shape is preferable.
This plate is provided with a boss or lump, which may have an ornamental
character, such as a ball, an acorn, the head of an animal or bird, or the human face,
or a caricature of the same, and from which will project two horns. These horns
are close together at the point of departure from the boss or lump, but the distance
increases as they project outwards, and they are slightly curved to fit round the
heel of all sizes of boots.
The plate can be fixed by screws to the floor, or it may be held down by one
foot while the boot is being drawn from the other in the usual manner.
The boss may be formed or cast in one with the plate, or it may be. secured
thereto by a sort of bayonet joint, or by a screw, or in any other convenient
manner.
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The two horns may also be cast in one with the head, or they may be screwed
thereto, or secured in any other convenient manner, so that they may be removed
when not required..
When the article is made in two distinct parts, the plate and the horned head,―
the plate may be permanently secured to the floor, either of the shop or of the
dressing room, by screws as before mentioned, and the horned head adapted thereto
when required for use.
It may be mentioned that the article above described is of small dimensions and
is very portable.

page_text: The head B may be screwed to the plate A', see Fig: 4, and by making the
thread on the pivot pin slightly conical, the head will be firmly maintained in
position whatever may be the strain on the horns.
If desired the horns may be formed separately and socured to the head in any
convenient manner. In Fig: 4 the horns are shewn threaded at their inner ends
at c to be screwed into the head,
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
1 A Boot Jack formed of. a plate having an opening as at a¹ and capable of
being fixed to the floor by screws, in combination with a bead carrying wide
spreading horns to receive boots of all sizes substantially as described.
2nd In a Boot Jack the means for securing the head or boss to the plate
substantially as described with reference to Figs: 1, 2 and 3 of the drawings.
3rd In a Boot Jack the means for securing the head or boss to the plate
substantially as described with reference to Fig: 4 of the drawings.
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ROUGHING HORSE SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: COME LEIE
SPECIFICATION.
WILLIAM JOHN NASH 2 Regina Road Holloway N. General Smith, I do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for ROUGHING HORSE SHOES and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
It consists of
1st a plate of Iron or Steel to be placed at the Toe part of the Shoo, so formed
that it will fit against the Shoe at a right angle with the Face of the Shoe and
bent so that the 2 ends shall rest on the Face of the Shoe, this is the Toe
Roughing.
2nd of a plate of Iron or Steel to be placed on the Heel part of the Shoe, this
plate to have a portion bent at a right angle which forms the Roughing at the
Heel part of the Shoe.
3rd of a connecting Rod to connect Toe and Heel Roughs together, one end of
this Rod Screw'd into the Heel Rougb, the other end Screw'd about 3 in and
2 Nuts fitted to it one to run down the whole of the Screw and the other to be.
used at the end.
4th A Clip is made of Iron about 11% in Wide by 1/8 of an inch thick & when
straight before bending about 3 in long, and about 1/2 an inch at each end bent at
a right angle with the middle part & a Hole made through the middle part close up
to one of the bent ends for the connecting Rod to pass through.
5th a Bar is made of Iron about 3/4 in wide by 1/8 in thick, Crank'd at each end
and with 2 Holes in it tap'd for Screws this Bar to reach across the Frog of the
Horse's Hoof & the ends to be inserted between the Shoe & Hoof.
6th the Method of placing this Roughing on the Shoe is first to place the Crank'd
piece across the Frog of the Horse's Hoof with the ends inserted between the Shoe
and the Hoof, then (having previously Screw'd the connecting Rod into the Heel
Rough) to put a Clip on the Rod close down to the 2nd Nut, then placing the Heel
Rough over the crank'd piece & Screwing both together, then to screw the Clip up
close to the Shoe, then to place the Toe Rough on the end of the Rod, put the Nut
on & Screw all up tight.
Note all the parts to be made in different sizes & strengths to suit the different
sized Shoes & feet of Horses.

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, In horse shoes, the use of a connecting rod & nuts for attaching Roughs
substantially as herein set forth & described.
2, The use of a Clip & Cranked pièce for attaching Roughs to horse shoes
substantially as herein set forth & described.
3, The combination of connecting Rod, Clip & Cranked piece with Roughs, all
being affixed to horse Shoes as herein set forth.
1001
IMPROVEMENTS IN METAL ROOFING TILES
Year: 1884

page_text: I ARTHUR CHARLES HENDERSON of 47 Museum Street Oxford Street in the
Parish of Bloomsbury and county of Middlesex Civil Engineer and Patent Agent
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN METAL
ROOFING TILES" A communication to me from abroad by Luc Julien Charles Victor
Corbin of the city of Paris in the Republic of France to be as follows:-
This invention relates to metal tiles for roofing purposes, the object being to
obviate the employment of solder whilst facilitating and accelerating the connection
of the tiles. These consist of zinc, iron, or brass plates in the centre of which are
a number of elongated and convex protruberances, the ends of each tile terminating
in cylindrical rims or flutes.
Above and below the convex portions of the tiles is a flat piece, this at the
upper part is bent outwards whilst at the lower part it is bent inwards, so that
the tiles can be hooked one to the other in rows or tiers, the fluted sides of
cylindrical form fitting into the neighbouring tile on either side; by this means
perfectly tight joints are made without the use of solder, and the tiles are free to
expand or contract with the temperature.
The formation of the convex and fluted portions is effected by cold pressure.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FORM AND MODE OF MANUFACTURE OF SHEEP SHEARS.
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLEIE
DIECIFICATION.
I ROBERT MARSDEN of Southgate House Eckington in the County of Derby
and of the Tinsley Park Works Attercliffe Sheffield in the County of York Steel
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE FORM AND MODE OF MANUFACTURE OF SHEEP SHEARS. and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This Invention has for its object the improvement of what are known as sheep
shears but which are likewise used for other purposes and for a better method of
manufacturing the same.
The present form is speaking generally and with slight modifications that shewn
in the Drawing Fig. 1. It may be said to consist of three parts viz-the
blades A A or cutting portion the handles B B and the spring at the end C which
opens the blades of the shears after having been closed by the land in the operation
of cutting or shearing.
As in my Specification N° 628084 I do away with the bow spring at the end of
the ordinary form of shears C-Fig. 1, and make the blades to work from a joint
at the end as shewn at H Fig. 3. The handles in this case as in the Specification
6280 are bent over on one side only so as to enable the shear blades to lie closer
to their work the spring F to move or open the blades is so attached as to work
underneath of and inside the handles and is entirely out of the way as shewn in
Fig. 3. This form gives great firmness to the shears and holds the cutting edges
well up to their work especially for heavy work while a further advantage is
gained that in resharpening they can be turned over on the joint and ground or
whetted and put back again without the necessity of taking them to pieces or
disturbing the joint in any way.
The mode of. manufacture is the same as in my Specification 6280%.
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 as my present Invention is The making and attaching the parts
together viz-the two sides and the spring by means of a revit screw or other
suitable means as shewn in Figs. 2 & 3.
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A HOLLOW HEEL-TIP
Year: 1884

page_text: I ALBERT HENRY POPE, of 72 Burdett Road Mile-End, London in the County
of Middlesex Shoemaker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
A HOLLOW HEEL-TIP to be as follows:-
That kind of heel-tip or plate used more especially for the heels known to the
trade as Louis XV or Wurtemburg shape. I propose to make a hollow heel-tip or
plate of brass, iron or other suitable material, the lower face of the tip being
smaller than its upper face. The sides of the tip have thus an inclination outwards
at any required angle. I preferably hollow the tip from its upper surface by
making its sides of equal thickness throughout. Rigidity is preferably provided
for by continuing a thin bar or plate across the front of the tip on its lower surface.
The same surface is also provided with a flange having holes through which the tip
can be secured to the leather. The centre of the tip is then filled up in any suitable
way and the plate or tip cannot become loose until the fillings is worn away.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ALBERT HENRY POPE, of 72, Burdett Road, Mile End, London, E, in the
county of Middlesex, Shoemaker do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for A HOLLOW HEEL-TIP and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
That kind of heel-tip or plate used more especially for the heels known in the
boot trade as Louis XV or Wurtemburgh shape. For this purpose I provide a heel-
tip or plate of brass, iron, or other suitable material, the lower face of the tip being
smaller than the upper face. The sides of the tip thus have an inclination outwards
at any required angle. I preferably hollow the tip from the top or upper surface,
so that its sides shall be of equal substance throughout. By constructing it in this
way the tip may be stamped out of metal of uniform thickness. But if a variation
is required, or if for any other reason stamping is not adopted, the tips may be
cast, or produced by any ordinary method. Rigidity is preferably produced by
continuing a thin bar or plate across the front of the tip upon its lower surface.
The same surface may also be provided with a Bange having holes through which
the tip may be secured to the leather.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I hereby declare that what I claim is
(1) A Heel-tip or plate with its lower face smaller than its upper face, so that
its sides have an inclination outwards. By "upper face" I mean the surface
coming in contact with the ground.
(2) In combination with the above, a hollow heel-tip or plate substantially as
described.
. (3) And also in combination with my first claim, any hollow, solid, or partially
solid tip or plate of ordinary construction.
Dated thig 17th dev of Anril 1885
AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE FOR REGULATING THE SPEED OF MOTORS OF SEWING MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM HENRY PERCIVAL of 23 Westbourne Villas in the County of
Middlesex Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
AUTOMATIC BRAKE FOR REGULATING THE SPEED OF MOTORS OF SEWING MACHINES
AND OTHER MACHINES to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object the adaptation and application to the motors of
sewing machines and other machines of a similar character of an automatic
governor or apparatus for regulating and preserving uniformity in the speed at
which such machines are driven.
And my invention consists in adapting and applying a governor so as to act on a
spindle on one end of which is a weighted lever which acts on an arm to which is
fixed a brake such brake being thereby caused to press against the fly wheel with
a. force regulated by the automatic action of the governor balls.
The length of leverage is regulated as required by means of a screw which for
convenience is passed through the top of the machine so that this may be readily
stopped or started as required.
By means of the above arrangement the speed of driving will be uniformly
maintained according as the lever is set by means of the screw.
OAL 1

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 adaptation and application to the motors of sewing machines and other
machines of a similar character of an automatic brake with adjustable leverage for
the purpose of maintaining uniformity of speed in the manner substantially as
hereinbefore described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PURIFYING APPARATUS FOR SEWER VENTILATORS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN MACKENZIE KNIGHT of the Vestry Hall Bancroft Road Mile End in
the County of Middlesex Architect do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN PURIFYING APPARATUS FOR SEWER VENTILATORS to be as
follows:--
The sewer opens into one or more chambers each supplied with suitable receivers
for disinfecting material. Into these receivers I place frames furnished with cotton
wicks or other capillary material.
The sewer gas is allowed to pass through the narrow channels formed by the
wicks and thus to come in contact with the disinfecting material before passing
into the open air.

page_text: I JOHN MACKENZIE KNIGHT of the Vestry Hall Bancroft Road Mile End in the
County of Middlesex Architect do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN PURIFYING APPARATUS FOR SEWER VENTILATORS and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The ordinary air shaft from a sewer marked D on plan and section is closely
covered at the top and an opening or openings C are made at the side. A frame B
made of wood or other material covered with lamp cotton or other capillary
material is placed in a trough A into which a disinfecting or deodorising liquid is
placed. The air passes through the opening C and along the narrow channels
formed by the cotton wicks or other capillary material into the open air through
the grating E. A man hole cover F is placed over the apparatus for the purpose of
taking it out and replenishing the disinfecting liquid and capillary materials.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The use of cotton wicks or other capillary material as applied to purifying
disinfecting or deodorising apparatus for sewer ventilators.
2 The use of liquid disinfectants and deodorants in capillary wicks applied to
sewer ventilators.
Dated this 10th
box 1004
AN IMPROVED CORNICE POLE
Year: 1884

page_text: I, GEORGE HERBERT REYNOLDS, of 22 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane,
in the County of Middlesex, Cashier, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for "AN IMPROVED CORNICE POLE," to be as follows:-
The object of my Invention is the construction of a mechanically operated cornice
pole, in which friction shall be reduced to a minimum, and the use of the ordinary
pole rings rendered unnecessary.
Hitherto, cornice poles, when made of brass, or other metal, have been of a
circular section, and the rings for holding the curtains, run upon them in the well
known manner.
Or, when the pole has been grooved to be used with runners instead of with the
ordinary rings, it has been the practice to plug the pole with wood, and to fit
therein a metal groove for the runners to work in.
Now, according to my Invention, I dispense with both the aforesaid grooving
and plugging, by either rolling or drawing the metal skelp into a
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section,
i.e. if the two edges were joined, instead of being turned up, the section would be a
true circle.
For operating each curtain, I provide an endless or doubled cord inside my
improved pole, turning round at its doubling a fixed pulley, and passing, as it
leaves the pole, downwards over two other pulleys conveniently placed for the
purpose.
Within the pole I place a suitable number of carriers, one set for each curtain,
from which said curtain is suspended in any well known way. At least one of each
set of carriers is fastened to the cord of that set. I make these carriers of such a
section, that they slide upon the upturned edges of my improved pole, with the
smallest possible amount of friction.
My improved cornice pole is supported in position in any suitable way. The
ends are closed, and, as well as the pole, may be ornamented to any desired extent,
or left plain, as may be preferred.
The practical advantages of my improved pole are, less wear and tear of the
curtain, less noise, and greater ease in operating it.
Dated this 15th day of July 1884
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
Patent Agents,
22, Southampton Buildings, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant,

page_text: axis as the pulley, d¹. I wish it to be distinctly understood that any of the well
known methods of stringing with either one or two cords may be used with my
improved cornice pole.
E. F. are the respective sets of carriers one set to each curtain. I prefer to make
the leaders ef' which are fast to the cord without eyes for curtain hooks. Each
curtain is hung to its carriers in any convenient way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
The construction of tubular metal cornice poles with the two upturned edges
upon which the carriers slide formed out of the metal of the pole as described with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
May
1007
PHILLIPS & LEIGH
Patent Agents,
22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO SHAFT LOOPS FOR HARNESS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co, Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, London, in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare
the nature of said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO SHAFT
LOOPS FOR HARNESS," 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 shaft-loops or shaft-tugs for harness and has for its
object to provide an anti-friction device for harness loops or shaft tugs, which said
loops or shaft tugs can readily be attached to harness of ordinary construction and
will permit replacement of parts when worn out.
The said invention consists essentially in constructing a shaft loop or tug with a
metallic stirrup, adapted and designed to be secured thereto internally and provided
with an anti-friction roller, carried on a detachable spindle.
Referring to the accompanying drawing, A indicates a harness loop, of leather or
other suitable material, which may be of any desired construction. B indicates a
metallic stirrup or piece, of substantially U-shape, tapering or diminishing in
thickness from its middle portion to the ends. The said stirrup attached to the
loop inside the shaft opening a of the latter by rivets b b or in any other suitable
manner, and is intended to be of such a form that it may be applied to any ordinary
shaft loop.
The middle or lower portion of the stirrup B is provided with lugs b¹ b', which
afford bearings for an anti-friction roller C. The latter is mounted on a shaft or
spindle c, by displacing which the roller may be removed when worn, and a new
roller substituted therefor. A recess or slot is formed in the stirrup at 63, to allow
the roller to turn freely. The shaft or thill of the vehicle which enters the loop
rides upon the roller C. In some cases the lugs b1, 61, may be formed on a separate
recessed plate and the latter attached to the stirrup, but I prefer making the said
lugs integral with the stirrup, as shown.
By making the lugs 6' 6' of sufficient height the recess 6ª may be dispensed with.
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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First. The combination with the shaft-loop A, of ordinary construction, of the
stirrup B secured detachably inside the said loop, and adapted to fit the same, and

page_text: carrying an anti-friction roller mounted on lugs 61 61, substantially as shown and
described.
Second. The recessed or slotted stirrup B having lugs b¹ b¹ and the slot b' the
said lugs affording bearings for an anti-friction roller C, substantially as shown and
described,
Third. The combination with the loop A of the slotted or recessed stirrup B,
secured inside the said loop by rivets b, and having lugs b¹ b¹ supporting an anti-
friction roller C, substantially as shown and described.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF PREPARING LIME FOR SANITARY PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, MILES WILLIAMS of Wigan in the County of Lancaster Varnish Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD
OF PREPARING LIME FOR SANITARY PURPOSES, to be as follows:-
I take ordinary burnt lime and slack the same in the usual method in a pit tank
or suitable vessel after which I dry the same artificially or I add just sufficient
moisture to cause the lime to fall into a powder. I then grind the dried lime
or powder having added thereto an amount of chloride of sodium preferably about
one third in bulk and so cause the two substances to be ultimately intermixed by
being so ground together or the chloride of sodium can be added to the water
before slacking the Lime. The whole can then be packed in barrels boxes bags or
other suitable recepticles and is ready for use. The material so prepared may be
used for limewash colorwash or for agriculture or indeed for any purposes to which
ordinary slacked lime is usually put and at the same time is capable of being dealt
with in a much more convenient manner.

page_text: I MILES WILLIAMS of Becchlee Edge Lane Liverpool and of the Britannia
Varnish Works Millgate Wigan both in the County of Lancaster Varnish
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE METHOD OF PREPARING LIME FOR SANITARY PURPOSES and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
I take ordinary burnt Lime and slack the same in the usual way in a pit tank
or other suitable vessel after which I dry the same artificially or I add just
sufficient moisture to cause the Lime to fall into a powder-I then grind the dry
Lime or powder having added thereto an amount of chloride of Sodium, preferably
about fifteen per cent, and so cause the two substances to be intimately intermixed
by being so ground together or the chloride of Sodium can be added to the water
before slacking the Lime-The whole can then be packed in Barrels boxes tins
bags or other suitable recepticles and is ready for use.
The material so prepared may be used for Distempering, Lime or color washing,
by simply adding water preferably hot or used dry for agricultural purposes or
dusting night soil pails, cattle sheds, shippons railway trucks or for Disinfecting or
antiseptic purposes with or without the addition of Carbolic Acid Pine or Firwood
spirits Creosote or other suitable fluid or, for precipitating or clarifying sewage or
for any purposes to which ordinary slacked Lime is usually put.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The method of preparing Lime substantially in the manner and for the purposes
herein before particularly set out and described.
SPRING HANDLES FOR BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I CHARLES JOSEPH HART Manufacturer of 28 George Road Edgbaston
Birmingham in the County of Warwickshire do hereby declare the nature of
my Invention for SPRING HANDLES FOR BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES to be as
follows:-
.
I make the grip of the handles of coiled steel wire, secured at each end to a metal
pommel by means of which the attachment can be made to the supports.
This invention will apply to all handles where vibration is experienced.

page_text: I CHARLES JOSEPH HART of 28 George Road Edgbaston Birmingham in the
County of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for SPRING
HANDLES FOR BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
In applying my invention to the Handles of Velocipedes I make the Grip a spring
of coiled wire, preferably of steel of various configurations, as may suit the
particular use of the Handle. I secure the wire at either or both ends of the Grips
to a solid bush of Metal by which it can be attached to the support of the Handles
and thus allow the elasticity of the spring to be available under pressure in all
directions.
The annexed drawings shew handle grips constructed according to my invention
of a closely wound coil of spring wire preferably steel.
Figure 1 shews a handle where the grip is horizontal and is held between the
extremities of a forked stein. The steering handles of tricycles or velocipedes are
commonly of this form.
Figure 2 shews a handle when the grip forms the continuation of or surrounds
the extremity of the handle lever; such handles are used in various positions,
horizontal vertical and inclined:
In constructing these handles I prefer to cast a lead mandril upon an iron core
to the form of the interior of the coiled handle grip required. I then wind the
steel wire upon the block properly securing the ends; afterwards I melt out the
lead and this being done I bring the wire to the desired spring temper.
The grip
when fixed in its place has a bar or stem passing through it from end to end, this
may be the extremity of the handle lever. This stem where it is within the grip
is square in section and the grip at its two ends is worked out to a corresponding
form so that the grip when in place may not be able to turn on the stem. In
Figure 1 the stem is rivetted into the fork of the handle. In Figure 2 where the
stem is the continuation of the handle lever the grip is secured so that it may not
escape from the end of the lever by a disc or washer and a tap screw passing
through it into the end of the stem.
These spring handles have such elasticity as to prevent the rider being
inconvenienced by the jar or vibration to which the machine is exposed when
travelling on a rough road.
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
Handles for velocipedes having grips composed of wire coiled to the form of the
grip substantially as described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREATEMENT OF PETROLEUM TO REDUCE THE INFLAM- MABILITY THEREOF
Year: 1884

page_text: I LORENTZ ALBERT GROTH K.G.V. Civil Engineer and Managing Director
of the Universal Inventors and Patentees Financial Company Limited 30 Finsbury
Pavement London E.C. do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREATEMENT OF PETROLEUM TO REDUCE THE INFLAM-
MABILITY THEREOF and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
"1
"
In one litre of petroleum is disolved about 625 grammes of green vitriol and
about 50 grammes of camphor whereby an essence will be produced which by heat
of 65 degrees will burn without explosion. With this essence 3 litres of petroleum
is mixed which gives a product which will burn in about 41 degrees of heat by
which an explosion is impossible and which by the mixture of camphor gains in
clearness and power of lighting.
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 composition or mixture of petroleum with green vitriol and camphor as
above described,
A RECEPTACLE FOR UMBRELLAS IN RAILWAY AND OTHER CARRIAGES
Year: 1884

page_text: I ROBERT MARSDEN of Southgate House Eckington in the County of Derby and
of the Tinsley Park Works Attercliffe Sheffield in the County of York Steel
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for A RECEPTACLE FOR
UMBRELLAS IN RAILWAY AND OTHER CARRIAGES 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 been produced to meet a long felt need of a place in railway
and other carriages wherein to put wet umbrellas to prevent the wet from running
upon the floor and in other ways inconveniencing the occupants of such carriages.
In carrying out this Invention I take a piece of zinc galvanized iron or other such
kind of material as may be thought best for the purpose and I make by bending
or such other means as may be necessary a receptacle of the following general form
viz.-See A Fig. 1.
Into the middle of this I put a partition B or in very narrow doors of the
form E E the object of which is to prevent the umbrellas from falling sideways and
so interfere with the opening or closing of the door and into the bottom a tube c.
I then place this upon the carriage door either by screwing the same thereto
permanently or by first placing two pieces of metal or other material to form
slides H down which the projecting edges D D are made to run and by which the
receptacle is held in its place and from which it can easily be removed for the
purpose of cleaning if necessary. Having placed this in position I take a small
socket formed thus G which is screwed or otherwise fastened upon the bottom of
the carriage door ✗ through which a small piece of piping is carried F which takes
off the water deposited in the receptacle A and which is run out at C into G and
conducted to the outside of the carriage. The whole apparatus will not need to
project more than about three inches at the top or more than two inches at the
bottom from the carriage door and need not be more than from eight or nine inches
to twelve inches wide according to the size or number of seats in the carriage. An
umbrella occupying about two inches square. It is evident that these receptacles
may be made of various materials and may be covered to match the general fittings
of the carriage or they may be painted to correspond with the style of the third
class carriage. They may likewise be made in a form to contain two or more
umbrellas for dog carts and other open vehicles thus see Fig. 5. they may be
fastened to the edge of the seat in the middle and partly passed through the

page_text: bottom. A hook may be fastened to hold the reins 1 on dismounting thus making
them more convenient.
Fig. 4. shews inlarged views and sections.
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 general arrangement of a receptacle as is here shewn.
Dated this 10th day of April 1884.
ROBERT MARSDEN.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE KEY- BOARDS OF PIANOFORTES, OR SIMILAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Year: 1884

page_text: I MARY SNOW, of 111 Chester Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN THE KEY-
BOARDS OF PIANOFORTES, OR SIMILAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS to be as follows:-
The engraving, or otherwise marking upon the face of each of the keys (as shewn
in the accompanying diagram) the value, or sign of the musical note, or tone
produced when the key is struck by the player, and by shewing by a distinguishing
color (red, or otherwise) those notes which are sometimes written in the bass clef,
and sometimes in the treble clef, by which a knowledge of, and proficiency in
the use of the instruments may be more easily acquired than by the use of the
instruments as at present constructed, thus making what may be called a,
"Walton Self Instructing Piano."

page_text: I, MARY SNOW of 111 Chester Road, Kidderminster Worcestershire England
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE KEY-
BOARDS OF PIANOFORTES, OR SIMILAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and in what inanner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The engraving or, otherwise marking upon the face of each of the keys, as shewn
in the accompanying diagram) the value or sign of the musical note, or tone
produced when the key is struck by the player, and by showing by a distinguishing
color (red or otherwise) those notes which are sometimes written in the bass clef,
and sometimes in the treble clef. Having now particularly described, and ascertained
the nature of my said Invention, and in what manner the saine is to be performed,
I declare that what I claim is :-
That a knowledge of, and proficiency in the use of Pianofortes, or similar musical
instruments may be more easily acquired, by my invention than by the use of the
instruments as at present constructed, thus making what may be called
a "Walton Self Instructing Piano."
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
Marking the keys with the signs of the corresponding notes, and giving those
keys that represent notes which appear in both clefs a distinguishing colour as
above described, to help learners.
THE CORE OF SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH CABLES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Ì HENRY GRANT BAKER of N° 3 Upper East Smithfield in the County of
Middlesex Rope Maker do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for THE
COVERING OF THE CORE OF SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH CABLES to be as follows::
The invention consists of a platted covering of tared hemp yarn which formá
the Cable, which covering being made without any turns as in the ordinary rope
entirely protects the core of the cable and also prevents any. possibility of it
becoming twisted or kinked which twisting or kinking breaks the electric wire
composing the core. Experience has proved that cables made from tarred hemp
are much more durable than those made of wire & the invention will save fifty per
cent. of the present cost of submarine cables.

page_text: I HENRY GRANT BAKER of N° 3 Upper Enst Smithfield in the County of
Middlesex Rope Maker do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for THE
COVERING OF THE CORE OF SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH CABLES and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:—
The Invention consists of a platted covering of tarred hemp yarn whic's protects
the core and forms the Cab'e which platted covering being made without any
turns as in the ordinary rope entirely protects the Core of the Cable and also
prevents any possibility of it becoming twisted or kinked which twisting or
kinking breaks the electric wire composing the core.
Experience has proved that cables made from tarred hemp are much more
durable than those made of wire and that excepting when in contact with iron
vegetable fibre is practicably indestructible and the invention will save fifty per
cent of the present cost of submarine electric cable.
The Cable constructed as shown in the drawing represents cables made up of the
core which consists of the electric wire covered with gutta percha and being marked
core on the said drawing which core is covered by the first platting marked on
the drawing and which first platting is covered by the second plating. The
plattings can be made of any size and number so as to make the cable of the size
or strength required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of iny said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The application of a platted tarred hemp yarn covering to the core of submarine
and other electric cables which covering forms the Cable.
Dated this 4th day of February 1991