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New or Improved Dressing for Leather.
Year: 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Dressing for Leather.
I, JOH. HEINR. Gustav LangenhaGEN of Leipzic, in the Kingdom of Saxony and
German Empire Inventor do hereby delare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:--
The object of this invention is a finishing composition for leather which has especially
the advantage of being made in the form of a powder, and also the disadvantages
connected with liquid composition-such as the danger incurred by transport, large
storage room and consequent high freight-will be removed by this invention. By
the addition of hot water a large quantity of liquid finishing, all ready for use, can be
made from a small amount of this powder. A further advantage of this finishing
composition is that it makes the leather clastic and soft, whereas most other finishings
make the leather, in course of time, brittle.
This finishing composition consists of the following parts :-
10 parts Dextrine
Shellac
Aniline (Nigrosine)
Tannin
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Borax
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Bitter oil of almonds.
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Gum-Arabica
100 parts.
The first six parts of the mixture are mixed in the form of powder with one another.
The mass is packed in the form of powder, and when wanted for use,
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page_text: correspondingly small part of this powder is dissolved in boiling water. The liquid,
when cool, gives a black lacquer-like coating.
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:-
A leather finishing in powder form consisting of 10 parts Dextrine, 50 parts Shellac,
20 parts Borax, 144 Aniline (Nigrosine) 2 parts Tannin 24 parts Gum Arabica,
all in the form of a powder, and finally part Bitter Oil of Almonds, which powder-
formed mixture is to be dissolved in boiling water and which is to be applied for
finishing purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 2nd Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 5th Apr., 1888
JOB WILLIAMS No. 3 Duncalf Street Walsall Blacksmith do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows :-
This Grip is made of Malleable Iron, or Steel or Wrought Iron. The patent consists
of a box cast to, or otherwise firmly fixed to the Grip in which the sliding part of the
Grip is worked up & down by a screw; the box keeping the sliding part in the
centre of rope & in the centre of screw, & so prevents the bending of the screw.
JOB WILLIAMS.

page_text: JOB WILLIAMS No. 3 Duncalf Street Walsall Blacksmith do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Grip is made of either Malleable Iron Steel or Wrought Iron. The Patent
consists of Box A cast or otherwise firmly fixed to the Grip in which the Sliding
Part B of the Grip is worked up or down by Screw C. The Box A keeping the
sliding part B in the centre of the Rope and in the centre of Screw C and so prevents
the bending of Screw C.
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 Box A which keeps the sliding part B in the centre of the rope and in the
centre of screw C and so prevents the bending of screw C.
AN IMPROVED WATER TAP, OR STEAM VALVE
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1887
Complete Left, 12th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 15th June, 1888
WALTER PRESTON 3 Malvern Place Cemetery road Beeston Hill Leeds in the County
of York Drysalter do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED
WATER TAP, OR STEAM VALVE to be as follows:-
The plug or valve, is placed in a horizontal position, (instead of vertical) from the
inlet to outlet. The plug or valve, being hollow with hole for outlet, at sido when
shut.
The outer Case, also valve or plug, being cone shaped. The valve, or plug, is
ground in the outer Case, to make a perfect joint. The internal pressure, keeps plug
or valve in position. To open plug or valve, a handle is placed in the front, which
moves across a quadrant, bringing outlet hole (which is at the side of outer case when
shut) in direct communication, with discharge hole under outer case, as in ordinary
taps. The plug or valve is connected to lead pipe with a solder joint, or to Boilers
with Screw fittings.

page_text: WALTER PRESTON 3 Malvern Place, Beeston Hill Holbeck, Leeds in the County of
York Drysalter do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The tap or valve is placed in a horizontal position, the inside of outer case, being
cone shaped, with a spout on the bottom side for discharge. An inner hollow cone,
is ground in to fit. With one hole for discharge, at the side. To open tap or valve,
a handle or disc is placed on the small end of inner cone (which projects from the
outer case). On this handle or disc, being turned to open tap or valve, the hole in
inner cone, is brought opposite discharge spout in outer case. On being turned to
shut off, the hole in inner cone, is turned opposite the smooth inner surface, of outer
case. The outer case is made in two parts. A tap and a union to fit, lead piping,
when used as a water tap. The tap being screwed into the union, can any time
be easily taken off, and examined, or renewed in a few seconds.
Number (1) on drawing is a plan of tap or valve. The line C. D represents the
portion of tap cut through, as shewn on section Number (2).
Number (3) represents the Rear End elevation of tap or valve, which is fixed to
lead piping.
Number (4) represents the section obtained by cutting away, the tap or valve at
the line A. B on Number (2).
Having now particularly described, and ascertained, the nature of my said
invention and, in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is
(1) I claim that my invention is a great improvement on water taps, or steam
Valves as no stuffing box is required.
(2) No leather or other washes are required.
(3) Simplicity of Construction.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, DAVID JAMES SUTHERLAND MORISSON COLQUHOUN KEMP of 16 Buckleigh
Road Streatham Common in the County of Surrey, Esquire, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a construction of stake for supporting plants in such a
manner that it serves also for watering them or conveying moisture or manure into
the soil occupied by the roots. For this purpose I employ a tube which, as shewn in
the accompanying drawing, has its lower end slit or sloped off and may near that end
be perforated by a number of holes. The upper mouth of the tube may be funnel
shaped as indicated by the dotted lines, but this is generally unnecessary as the nozzle
of a watering hose or vessel can be introduced into the mouth, or a separate funnel
can be used.
It is useful to provide a flanged plug P to be inserted in the mouth of
the tube to receive the blows or pressure necessary for driving the stake into the
ground. The plant for support may be tied in the usual way to the stake, and a label
may be affixed to it in any convenient manner. Water or liquid manure being poured
into the tubular stake will find its way out by the slit or perforations into the soil
underneath the surface and close to the roots which it has to supply. Thus the
quantity of liquid required is very much lessened as it has not to wet an extensive
exposed surface, and is not liable to be rapidly dried up by evaporation.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
For supporting and watering a plant, a tubular stake constructed and applied
substantially as herein described.
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Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 4th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 26th Oct., 1888
1, HENRY MICHAEL STEINTHAL of Scarborough in the County of York, Floor Clo
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in the manufacture of a novel elastic substance possessing all
the properties of and capable of being used as a substitute for india rubber.
My elastic vegetable substance is manufactured from vegetable oils oxidized at a
high temperature and afterwards solidified by the addition of a non-metallic substance
under rapid gyration at a moderate temperature.
J. C. MEWBURN,
169, Fleet Street, London,
Agent.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Manufacture of a Novel Elastic Substance.
I, HENRY MICHAEL STEINTHAL of Scarborough in the County of York, Tiled Floor
Cloth Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists in the manufacture of a novel elastic substance possessing all
the properties of and capable of being used as a substitute for india rubber.
My elastic vegetable substance is manufactured as follows:-I take pure linseed oil
and boil it in a copper vessel at a high temperature-say up to 600° Fahrenheit-at
which I maintain it for about six weeks. I then allow it to cool. I then reboil it for
about fifteen minutes at a moderate temperature-say up to about 200° Fahrenheit―
adding at the end of that time a percentage of a mixture of a caoutchine, flowers of
sulphur and finely powdered amber, which mixture should be well incorporated with
the oil under rapid gyration by means of stirrers, whereby the oil on again being
allowed to cool becomes solidified and constitutes my novel elastic substance. The
proportions of the caoutchine, flowers of sulphur and amber in the mixture may be
considerably varied. I have found that twenty parts of caoutchine, to seventy five
parts of flowers of sulphur and five parts of amber are proportions that answer well.
The percentage of the mixture added to the oil will vary from about five to ten per
cent. according to the degree of density and elasticity required in the product; the
greater the percentage of the mixture the denser and the less elastic will be the
product.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The novel clastic substance manufactured substantially as hereinbefore described.
J. C. MEWBURN,
169, Fleet Street, London,
Agent.
Improvements in Gas Heated Laundry, Tailors', Hatters', and similar Irons.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 19th Aug., 1887.
Improvements in Gas Heated Laundry, Tailors', Hatters', and
similar Irons.
I ROBERT BELL SANSON of 87 Globe Road London, E. in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to gas irons heated internally by a mixture of air & gas, the
air being supplied by mechanical means. Fig. 1. shews a section. Fig. 2. a plan. Fig. 3.
end view of iron and Fig. 4. front view of burner. I construct the iron of the required
shape either flat bottom or rounded as shewn in dotted lines, with a hollow cast iron
chamber A, A. open at the back end and having a handle B. at the top. In the
interior of the iron is cast or otherwies placed an iron shelf or diaphragm C this
dividing the iron into two chambers. The burner D is cast to the plate F which is
fixed to the end of the iron. This burner is inclined by preference at an angle of 30°
degrees to the bottom of A and at the end of which I fix a piece of gauze wire at E
for the purpose of spreading equalizing and regulating the flame and by increasing
the area of the outlet allowing a greater pressure and quantity of combustable mixture
or of air or of gas alone to be used as desired. The opening at I being for the supply
of air for combustion. This opening I, I prefer at the bottom and that of the
ventilating opening G for the exits of the products of combustion at the top with
a cover plate, J. A mixture of air & gas is conveyed by a flexible tube H into the
iron A, A through the burner D and is ignited at E or a mixture can be supplied in
the manner described in the specification of Letters Patent granted to me and
dated Feb. 29th 1884, No. 4141 the flame impinges on bottom A passes round the
shelf or diaphragm C out of the ventilating opening G as shewn by the arrows marked
on Fig. 1, by this arrangement I ensure that the heat of the flame impinges upon the
bottom of the iron A where the greatest heat is required and at the same time
insuring a perfect ventilation and combustion by the gauze burner E the shelf or
diaphragm C and opening G & I.

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 :—
1st. A burner with gauze wire cover E substantially as shewn and described.
2nd. A chambered gas iron A. A. having a burner D and gauze wire E placed at a
suitable angle in combination with the shelf or diaphragm C with openings G & I for
assisting combustion & for ventilation substantially as shewn and described.
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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1887
Specification Accepted, 8th Nov., 1887
I, PIERRE ALRIQ, of 128 Rue du Faubourg Poissonière, Paris, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to cranes designed to be portable from place to place. Up to
the present time such cranes have been mounted on railway trucks or pontoons only.
Now 1 propose to combine with a steam or hand crane of any suitable construction a
platform, carriage or cart with sufficient wheel base and guage to give stability and
enabling the crane to be transported from place to place with facility and speed.
In order that my invention may be the better understood I now proceed to illustrate
a crane and cart or carriage combined.
A is the supporting platform, cart or carriage with the usual fittings wheels and
springs; B is the crane pivotted in the centre thereof, C being the winding gear of any
suitable kind, and D being the counterpoise.
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 combination with a platform, carriage or cart mounted on such wheels as will
enable it to pass over ordinary roads of a crane of any suitable construction, sub-
stantially as and for the purposes specified.
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FELL & WILDING,
1, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 18th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 27th Dec., 1888
WILLIAM HOBART BIRD 30 Compton Road Wolverhampton in the county of
Stafford Lock Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An improved construction of Reversible latch Bolt for Door locks and latches, and
an improved construction of Follower and crank action for Door locks and latches viz. :
In a Latch bolt with reversible head the use of a Volute Spring of Steel, Brass, or
other Metal as shown by enclosed Drawing at B.
In a Latch action the form of Crank and Follower shown upon enclosed Drawing
where C represents improved form of Crank and D improved form of Follower.
Dated this 22nd day of December 1887.
WILLIAM HOBART BIRD.

page_text: Improvements in Door Locks and Latches.
I, WILLIAM HOBART BIRD Lock Manufacturer of 30 Compton Road Wolverhampton,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
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and
An improved construction of Follower and Crank action for Door locks
Latches and an improved form of spring for Reversible latches of Door locks
or -Latches substantially as follows-
and
A novel form of Follower of the shape shown at D upon the drawing, and a novel
form of Crank as shown at C upon the drawing, working together to actuate a latch
bolt of ordinary construction whereby the said latch bolt is moved more quickly and
easily than by usual method, and a novel form of Spring of the shape shown at B,
(called a volute spring), to be applied to the movable head of a reversible latch bolt,
whereby the said head is kept in place when the latch is in use.
The drawings herein referred to are those accompanying Provisional Specification.
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 use in a door lock and latch of a novel form of Follower and Crank working
together to actuate an ordinary latch bolt. The said Follower being shown at D. and
said Crank at C. of drawings-and the application of a novel form of spring to the
reversible heads of Door latches (called a volute spring) and shown upon drawing
at B.
Dated this 17th day of September 1888.
WILLIAM HOBART BIRD.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th May, 1887.
Complete Left, 16th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1888
I, JOHN THOMAS BARNETT KING, Bassinette Manufacturer (of the firm of
Brassington & Cooke) Cable Street, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, do
hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a vehicle capable of holding one or more children, made in the form
of a miniature gig, dog cart, or similar two wheeled vehicle, in, and to, the shafts of
which is placed, and attached, a toy horse of a suitable size, beneath the feet of which
is pivoted a wheel by means of a bent bearing, so that whichever way the vehicle is
pushed or drawn, the wheel is trailed and follows. The entire vehicle is fitted with a
back handle so that it can be propelled by an elder person in the same manner as an
ordinary bassinette or perambulator. The front wheel gives great facility for steering
the vehicle amongst furniture or other obstructions.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
Agent to Applicant.

page_text: An Improved Toy or Children's Vehicle.
I, JOHN THOMAS BARNETT KING, Bassinette Manufacturer (of the firm
Brassington & Cooke) Cable Street, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, do
hereby declare the nature of this Invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
It consists of a vehicle capable of holding one or more children, made in the form
of a minature gig, dog cart, or similar two wheeled vehicle, in, and to, the shafts of
which is placed and attached a toy horse of a suitable size, beneath the feet of which
is pivoted a wheel, by means of a bent bearing or fork so that whichever way the
vehicle is pushed or drawn the wheel is trailed and follows. The entire vehicle is
fitted with a back handle so that it can be propelled by an elder person in the same
manner as an ordinary bassinette or perambulator. The front trail wheel gives great
facility for steering the vehicle amongst furniture or other obstructions.
In order that the foregoing may be better understood, I send herewith a sheet of
Drawings, in which is given a perspective view of the toy, a indicating the trail
wheel.
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 :-
An improved toy, consisting of a toy horse and minature two wheeled vehicle and
front trail wheel, substantially as described and shown, hereinbefore and in the
accompanying drawing.
Year: 1887

page_text: I WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON Estate Agent, Wentbridge Lodge, Pontefract,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The game consists of two or more players picking up small balls or other suitable
articles, with the ends of two round sticks, or other implements, (one to be held in
cach hand,) & dropping the balls or other articles into a box, or cylinder, about three,
or. four, inches high, having a small opening at the top.

page_text: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Estate Agent Wentbridge Lodge Pontefract
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The game is played by two or more players, picking up a number of balls or other
suitable articles, with the ends of two round sticks, or other suitable implements, one
to be held in each hand, and afterwards dropping the balls, or other articles, into a
box or cylinder, having a hole, or holes, at the top to receive them. The player
that gathers up the balls, (or other articles) in the shortest time wins the game.
I declare, that what I claim, as new, in this game, is,
Taking up balls, or other suitable articles, with the ends of round sticks or other
suitable implements, and holding them with the sticks &c., until they can be lifted
from the ground, or from a table, & afterwards dropping the balls through the hole, or
holes, in the top of the box or cylinder.
Improvements in Parallel Rulers.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 21st July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 24th Aug.,
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Parallel Rulers.
I FREDERICK JOSEPH HALL of 31 Hyde Park Road, King Cross, Halifax in the
county of York, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:-
:-
My invention consists in a semicircular or other shaped cover or ruler with its two
sides extended and tapered edges; this cover may be made of metal wood or other
suitable substance, with or without a scale or scales on the taper edges, the roller is
preferably made the whole length of the inside of the ruler or cover and pivots on
bearings or centres, the roller is made of any suitable substance and may be plain or
fluted and scaled or marked on its periphery at one or both ends; rollers so constructed
are cheap, efficient, and not liable to slip and is protected from injury by the cover. •
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Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I FREDERICK JOSEPH HALL of 31 Hyde Park Road, King Cross, Halifax in the
county of York, Clerk do hereby declare the nature of this Invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement
My invention consists in a semicircular shaped cover or ruler with its two sides
extended and having tapered edges, this cover may be made of metal, wood or other
suitable substances with or without a scale or scales on one or both of the round or
tapered edges.
The roller is preferably made the whole length of the inside of the ruler or cover,
and pivots on bearings or centres, the roller is made of any suitable substance, and
may be plain or fluted, and scaled or marked on its periphery at one or both ends, or
in the middle only.
Rollers so constructed are cheap, efficient, and not liable to slip, and are protected
from injury and dust, by the cover; also it insures quick and regular ruling.
Fig. 1 is a plan of plain ruler.
Fig. 2 is a front elevation of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a plan of ruler with a scaled roller.
Fig. 4 is a section of Fig. 3 on the line A. B.
Cis the semicircular shaped cover, D are the two extended sides with tapered or
round edges, which may be provided with a scale see Fig. 1. E is the roller pivotted
at F, F. H, H, are openings in the cover to show scale or other markings upon the
roller, whereby the distances travelled from one ruled line to another may be easily
and accurately measured; the roller and its indicator are also protected from injury
by the cover.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The construction of parallel rulers with semicircular cover, double ruling edge, and
indicating roller, substantially as and for the purposes shown and described.
Dated this Twentieth day of July 1888.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: 1, EDMOND ALBIN, of Strassburg, in the Empire of Germany, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to he performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to air feeding for boiler furnaces and consists in arrangements
for the heating of the air preparatory to its entrance into the furnace.
Referring to the accompanying drawing showing the application to a boiler
furnace,
Fig. 1 is a vertical section.
Fig. 2 a horizontal section.
On each side of the boiler are chambers or ducts a adapted to be wholly or partially
opened or closed at the front plate by doors or registers k. Immediately behind the
front plate, in the commencement of the chambers a are placed valves preferably
shutter valves, which so act, that cold air can enter a but not escape when heated from
out of a. The chambers a terminate in a chamber d which is preferably placed
behind the furnace bridge, and are provided at the outlets into the chamber d with
valves or shutters b, which serve the same purpose as the aforementioned valves r.
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The cold air entering a is heated therein and also in the chamber d; it expands and
enters through the ducts e provided with similar valves e into the ash pan which is
not in direct connection with the outer air. There is also situated under the fire bars
a grating composed of a number of lamelles or plates the said grating being hinged
as shown for the purpose of removing the ashes. This grating, heated by the
radiation from the fire bars, imparts a considerable portion of this heat to the air
entering from e, which passes through the fire bars into the furnace.
By this previous heating of the air great economy in fuel is attained.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :
In boiler furnaces.
The feeding of the air under the fire bars, and the preparatory heating of the air
by means of the chamber d, ducts a and e, valves bw and plates 8, substantially as
described and illustrated.
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Improvements in the Lining of Saddle Numnahs, Pannels, Collars, and the like..
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 13th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 15th Nov., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Lining of Saddle Numnahs, Pannels, Collars,
and the like..
I HENRY STAINES WILTON, Saddler of 457 and 459 Oxford Street London in the
County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE LINING OF SADDLE NUMNAHS, PANNELS, COLLARS AND THE LIKE to be as
follows:
The improvement is for preventing chafing by placing upon the Numnah a piece of
sheet cut from the natural Sponge to rest upon the withers of the Horse and receive
the pressure of the Saddle in like manner also for the lining of the pannels of Saddles
and for collars &c. the perspiration yielding the necessary moisture to render the
natural sponge elastic and similar in action to that of the Rubber sponge sheet lining
Patent No. 76 Dated March 15th 187 hitherto used by me for that purpose, the
duration of the Natural Sponge being more reliable than that of the Rubber sponge
before mentioned and also cheaper.
Dated this Twenty cavonth day of January 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Lining of Saddle Numnahs, Pannels, Collars,
and the like.
I HENRY STAINES WILTON Saddler of 457 & 459 Oxford Street London in the'
County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE LINING OF SADDLE NUMNAHS as above and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
In carrying out this Improvement I prefer to entirely cut away that portion of the
Nuinnah at the withers marked A Fig. 2 (which represents side view of the Numnah)
which I replace with Turkey Sponge and as sponge has only one wearing side,
I prefer to use two thicknesses putting the cut surfaces together thus both sides have
a natural wearing surface, this is attached to the felt or leather of the Numnah in
such a manner that the sponge receives the pressure and absorbes the perspiration
which gives the necessary moisture to render the natural sponge elastic, thus keeping
the back cool.
In preparing the sponge lining for Saddles a large surface is necessary which
I obtain thus Pieces of sponge are cut of uniform thickness and fitted together the
cut edges being joined by India Rubber solution making a sheet out of which I cut the
lining shown at A. Fig. 1. (which represents the under side of the Saddle) the sponge
lined surface may be used next the Horse or it may be covered with serge or linen as
required.
I apply the sponge lining to collars and the like in a similar manner to that
described for saddles.
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 a more reliable material than hitherto used for preventing saddle
or collar galls and the like, substantially as herein described.
Dated this Thirteenth day of October 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 26th Feb., 1887.
We LOUIS LEVI and ALEXANDER MAYER both of 47 & 49 Greene Street New York
in the State of New York one of the United States of America Manufacturers of
Ruchings and Lace goods do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide certain new and useful improvements in
neck wear, whereby a better fit of the same is obtained and it is rendered less apt to
become detached, loosened, or displaced.
The invention consists in ladies' neck-wear-such as ruching-provided with a
pliable metal spring stiffener concealed within the band of such ruching which
retains the shape given to the article of neck wear and renders it reversible.
In the accompanying drawings, Figure I is a perspective view of a piece of my
improved ladies' neck wear, parts being broken out.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the same.
Like letters of reference indicate like parts.
The neck-wear A, made of ruching, lace or any other material usually used for
making such articles, is formed with a bottom band or strip, B, to which the ruching
or other material is secured, the said band or strip being hollow. In the said hollow
strip or band I conceal a pliable spring, C, made of metal.
The neck-wear can be bent in any desired shape and to bring either side out, and
will always form handsome curves, and will fit well against the neck and in the neck-
opening of the dress. It need not be pinned or otherwise fastened at the back, and
need only be held in front by the usual breast-pin, it is not easily displaced, and retains
its shape perfectly, whereby the neck wear is made more durable.

page_text: I do not claim a collar having a stiffening-spring of definite length attached to the
collar-band.
My invention is applicable to ruchings and the like of indefinite length.
The ruching can be cut into pieces of desired length, the spring being cut at the
same time, and the ruching can then be put around a wrist or neck and afterwards
reversed if desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The reversible ruching having concealed within its band B the pliable metal.
spring G substantially as herein shown and described.
A Machine for Polishing, Brushing or Raising Yarns or Woven Fabrics of Wool, Worsted, Shoddy, or Cotton.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 22nd Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 27th Jan., 1888
A Machine for Polishing, Brushing, or Raising Yarns or Woven
Fabrics of Wool, Worsted, Shoddy, or Cotton.
CHARLES BINNS Manager 26 Richmond Grove Manchester do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows :-
One large central revolving brush, around part of which are guiding adjustable
rollers over which the yarns, warps or woven fabrics are carried & come in contact
with 1. 2. 3. 4 or 5 sections of the said brush at the same time.
Four small revolving brushes placed around the upper half of the large central
brush these four being in moveable sockets and may be lowered to come in contact
with the reverse side of the yarns, warps or woven fabrics so that both sides of same
are operated upon at same time-By these four brushes being in moveable sockets,
they may be moved away from points of contact, so that only the central brush is
working on the yarns warps or woven fabrics.
Dated this 30th day of March 1887.

page_text: and loose clamp. The loose clamp acting as a wedge and being screwed down holds
two brushes firm against the alternate fast clamp.
G-Guide rollers.
Fig. 3. Vertical section of machine and showng the central and one small brush.
Fig. 4. Sectional view referring to Fig. 2.
Fig. 5. Plan of machine and showing complete driving wheels.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said machine
I declare that what I claim is
A machine for Polishing, Brushing or Raising Yarns or woven fabrics by means
of one large central revolving brush and four smaller brushes which by means of
adjustable guide rollers brings 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 sections into contact at the same time,
also the manner of raising or lowering the four smaller brushes and the manner of
fastening on the brushes as herewith described.
Dated this 21st day if Dacomben 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 1st Sept., 1887
Complete Accepted, 7th Oct., 1887. ·
I WALTER WOOLARD of High Street Stevenage in the County of Hertford School
Furniture Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
--
An invention of a novel method of making the supports or standards of school
desks and forms, by making them of "Bent Wood" instead of straight wood or iron
or other method.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in School Desks and Forms.
I WALTER WOOLARD of High Street Stevenage in the County of Hertford School
Furniture Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
An invention of a novel method of making the supports or standards of School 5
Desks and Forms by making them of Bent wood instead of straight wood or Iron
or other method, thus making them very light as well as strong.
The Bent-wood is prepared by steaming process in the ordinary way and the Desks
and Forms are affixed to it in the usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
I The application of Bent wood to school desks and forms, as supports or standards,
thus making them
II very light; in weight as well as in appearance, and at the same time
III very strong and durable.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, CHARLES HENRY BOYNE Ivy House, Gold Street, Tiverton Devonshire, Aërated
Water, Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :—.
The Stopper A (of which Drawing III is a section) is circular in shape to fit the
neck of bottle D. It may be made in glass, wood, porcelain, clay, vulcanite, or any
other non-porous substance.
The top of the Stopper, T, is counter-sunk or concaved to hold the top of Clasp E.
Around the head of the Stopper is a groove G to hold the wire P for fastening the
Hinge Cat F¹.
The spill of Stopper, V (see Drawing III) has a head W at the bottom to hold a
rubber ring M (Drawings I & II) which fits in the neck of bottle D, making it
air-tight.
The Clasp B (of which Drawing IV is a side view) is made of metal. It has a bow
at the bottom L, to fasten it to the bottle at H, and a spring at the top to hold the
Stopper in its place, (E). At S (Drawing IV), a head will be stamped with the
words "Victoria Jubilee" and the inventor's name.
The Hinge C (of which Drawing V is a side view) is made of metal, and has two
bows, F&F to fasten it to the Stopper at G, and to the Bottle at H in the groove or
projection by a wire R, which also fastens the Clasp B at L.
The Rubber M is in the shape of a ring, and is fixed to the Stopper, rendering the
mouth of the bottle air-tight when closed by the Stopper.
Drawing I represents section of bottle with Stopper closed.
Drawing I represents section of bottle with Stopper open.
Drawing III represents section of Stopper without rubber ring..

page_text: Drawing IV represents a side-view of the Clasp.
Drawing V represents a side-view of the Hinge.
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 Stopper and Fittings above described, which may be attached to any
Aerated Water, or other Bottle, are perfectly air-tight at any pressure.
2. That it will bear any pressure from within without being forced open.
3. That the Stopper can be opened without the aid of any tool or opener, by a slight
pressure of the thumb or finger.
4. That the risk of the bottle bursting when being opened is entirely avoided.
5. That any portion of the contents of the bottle can be poured out, and the Stopper
replaced without injury to the liquor remaining.
6. That the liquor. will not fly out of the bottle when being opened, thus avoiding
the waste of contents.
7. That the bottles fitted with these Stoppers can be filled with any bottling-machine,
or by the hand.
CHARLES HENRY BOYNE.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Aug., 1887
Specification Accepted, 14th Oct., 1887
A communication from FRANZ CZECH, of Haida, Bohemia, in the Empire of Austria,
Glass Manufacturer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The decorations in relief for ceramic ware have the fault of being easily breakable,
and the fine but brittle parts break even during the packing and the transit of the
article, the slightest pressure or shock being fatal.
The present invention consists in decorating all ceramic ware with ornaments such
as flowers, leaves animals or other suitable ornaments used for decorating in relief,
made of tissue, india-rubber or other suitable clastic material. These ornaments are
fastened to the articles to be decorated by glass cement or other suitable material
and are then covered with a suitable varnish which gives them a glass or enamel
like appearance and a certain rigidity without however impairing their elasticity.
These decorations can be produced in such a manner that the difference in the
material can only be detected on the closest scrutiny.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner the same is
to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The production of relief decorations for ceramic ware such as flowers leaves animals
and the like of tissue india-rubber or other suitable elastic material cemented to the
articles to be decorated and coated with a suitable varnish which gives them a certain
rigidity and a glass or enamel like appearance.
Improvements in Brakes for Wagons and other Road Vehicles.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1887
Specification Accepted, 3rd May, 1887
[Communicated from abroad by GEORGE C. BODEN, residing at Jersey City, County
of Hudson, State of New Jersey, United States of America.]
•Improvements in Brakes for Wagons and other Road Vehicles.
J, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the county of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E., do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The object of this invention is to produce an automatic Wagon Brake.
Referring to the drawings of which―
Figure 1 is a plan view of a wagon embodying this invention.
Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation on linea a Fig. 1.
A represents the wagon, consisting of the rear axle B, front axle C, reach D, pole E,
wiffletree F, and wheels G G¹ G² G³.
To the rear axle B, is pivoted the arms H H¹ with cross-piece I having shoes or
brakes JJ attached thereon. The cross-piece is raised and allowed to fall by the cam
arms kk joined together and pivoted to the reach D.
These cam arms are connected to the wiffletree by rod L. The wiffletree is
adjustably attached to the pole E in order to allow it to have a forward and backward
movement, for the purpose of raising and lowering the cam arms.
When the wagon is drawn on a level or up a hill the wiftletree is pulled forward on
the pole, which causes the cam arms to rise, lifting the cross-piece I and shoes J J¹
from off the rear wheels G G₁, see dotted lines Fig. 2.
When the wagon is going down a hill the wiffletree releases its pull upon the cam
arms and allow them (cams) of their own weight and that of the cross-piece I to fall
down as shown in full line Fig. 2.
This brings the shoes against the wheels G G and the friction thereof draws the
said shoes closely against the said wheel and effectually and automatically locks the
same.
The instant the horses draw against the wiffletree the brake shoes J J¹ are lifted
from off the wheels.

page_text: Having particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention as
communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner the same is to
be performed -I declare that what I claim is :-
I. In a wagon brake the arms H H1 pivoted to the rear axle as shown, and connected
with cross-piece I with shoes JJ, in combination with the cam arms k k¹ pivoted to
reach D, and operated by rod L from wiffletree F, substantially as set forth.
II. In a wagon brake the cam arms k pivoted to reach D, and operated by rod L
from wiffletree F, in combination with the cross-piece I with shoes J J and the
arms H H¹ pivoted to the rear axle substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: 1, ISAAC BLUE HARRIS Superintendent of the North British Rubber Company's
Works, Castle Mills in the City of Edinburgh, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My invention relates to improvements applied to the glands of stuffing boxes of
steam engines and the like for the purpose of ensuring that the oil used for lubri-
cating the piston rod or other rod may be retained within the stuffing box to preserve
the packing used therein instead of as is usual leaking or being forced outwards by
the pressure of steam or other fluid within the cylinder of the engine. To that end
I provide an auxiliary packing around the piston rod or other rod retaining the same
by a gland or otherwise in a small stuffing box formed at the outer end of the main
stuffing box gland and I form an an oiling holo or reservoir in the main gland to
admit the lubricant to the piston rod at a point between the main packing and the
auxiliary packing.
In the accompanying drawing figure 1 is a cross section and figure 2 a longitudinal
vertical section of the stuffing box end of a steam engine cylinder illustrating my
invention applied thereto. The main stuffing box A is formed in the usual way and
fitted with packing B which is held in place by the gland C. The outer end of said
gland C is made in the form of a small stuffing box D having in it a packing ring E
which is retained in place by an outer gland F. Intermediate between the packing
rings B and E an oiling hole G is formed in the gland C to admit oil or other
lubricant from an oil cup to the surface of the piston rod H and said oil hole may
either terminate in the usual recess or reservoir g formed round the rod directly under
the oil cup or be carried to a recess g' formed between the end of the gland Cand an
undercut ring c fixed to it. A cleaning hole I which may be plugged at its end is
provided for clearing out the oil reservoir at intervals. By the use of the auxiliary
packing E the oil fed into the reservoir g or g' is therein retained in contact with tho
rod H and is prevented from leaking out whilst the main packing B is by this means
kept well lubricated.
The invention is particularly applicable to horizontal inclined and inverted stuffing
boxes.

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 a stuffing box the provision of an auxiliary packing at the outer end of the
stuffing box gland in conjunction with an oiling hole or reservoir placed intermediate.
between said auxiliary packing and the main packing substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
2. A stuffing box gland having in it an oiling hole or reservoir and having formed
at its outer end an auxiliary stuffing box substantially as and for the purpose set
forth.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents.