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Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 25th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted. 4th May. 1889
BENJAMIN FINCH 110 Waterloo Road Manchester Consulting Engineer 1 do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
1 propose to substitute for the present fuel used-some material indistructable
by fire such as pummice stone-silicate cotton or asbestos lumps of suitable size
& shape to act as an absorbant of some highly inflamable oil or spirit which
I shall distribute over these lumps when in an incandescent state so generate
flame at a high temperature: and so dispense with constant stokers & the removal
of ash or clinkers & yet ensure more uniform generation of heat.
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Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application. 14th Aug., 1888
Specification Accepted, 21st Sept.. 1888
I, WILLIAM HENRY DANIELS of 7 Cavendish Grove, The Avenue, Southampton,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention consists in a screw propeller having any suitable number of blades
of any suitable length, shape or size, placed at any suitable angle.
The blades, however, are to be perforated, with holes of any suitable size or shape
and number and at any suitable angle to the axis, so that the water may be driven
back through the blade as well as by the blade.
The accompanying drawing represents a section of a propeller A showing perfora-
tions B passing through the blades; the number, size, direction, and shape of these
perforations can be varied as required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A screw propeller the blades of which are perforated substantially as described.
Dated this 14th day of August 1888.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigars and in Apparatus therefor.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 29th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 25th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 27th Apr., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigars and in Apparatus
therefor.
1 JOHN FRASER, Secretary, of Cope Brothers and Company Limited Lord Nelson
Street Liverpool in the county of Lancaster Cigar Manufacturers do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object is to so make cigars that they are adapted to be smoked without the
consumer having io cut or perforate the ends.
Under the first part, I manufacture cigars in the usual, or any desired manner,
make an aperture, or apertures, in the end of each cigar and apply heat, and pressure,
so as to make the surfaces of the cigars around the apertures close and firm in texture
yet, sufficiently open to allow free draught during sunoking.
Under the second part, I make use of apparatus consisting of punches or perforaters
heated by flames electricity or otherwise to make the apertures.
Dated this 28th day of June 1888.
J. T. KING,
Agent for the Petitioner.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigars and in Apparatus
therefor.
I JOHN FRASER Secretary of Cope Brothers and Company Limited Lord Nelson
Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster Cigar Manufacturers, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to bu
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object is to so make cigars that they are adapted to be smoked without the
consumer having to cut or perforate the ends.
Under the first part 1 manufacture cigars in the usual, or any desired manner,
make an aperture, or apertures, in the end of each cigar and apply heat, and pressure
so as to make the surfaces of the cigars around the apertures close and firm in
texture yet sufficiently open to allow free draught during smoking.
Under the second part 1 nuke use of apparatus consisting of punches or perforaters
heated by flames electricity or otherwise to make the aperture or apertures so that
heat is applied to the surfaces of the aperture or apertures during the process of
manufacture. If desired the aperture or apertures may be made by one apparatus
and the heat applied by another but not so advantageously.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invon-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
First. The manufacture of cigars with an aperture or apertures by the agencies of
loat and pressure substantially as set forth.
Second. Apparatus to be used in the manufacturo of cigars substantially in the
manner and for the purpose set forth.
An Improvement in Holding the Plates of Secondary voltaic Batteries.
Year: 1888

page_text: An Improvement in Holding the Plates of Secondary voltaic
Batteries.
We, BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE, and JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM, both of
No. 2 Princes Mansions, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the County of Middlesex,
Electrical Engineers, 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 :-
Our invention relates to means of holding the plates of secondary voltaic batteries
in a simple and secure manner as we will describe referring to the accompanying
drawings. Fig. 1 is a transverse section and Fig. 2 is a side view shewing a number
of plates fixed according to our invention.
We provide an upper and a lower frame A of wood or vulcanite, or it may be of
ceramic ware or other non conducting material, each of those frames consisting of
side and end pieces dovetailed or otherwise jointed together at the angles so as to
constitute a rectangular frame enclosing the set of plates that have to be fixed. Each
of the two side pieces of each frame A has through it a central row of mortice holes
and a double row of round holes C intermediate in position to the mortices B. We
cast the spongy lead plates of the battery each with four rectangular projecting lugs
to enter the mortices B, and we cast the peroxide plates each with four pairs of round
projecting pins to enter the holes C, as shewn in the drawing.
The plates are thus firmly held, the spongy lead plates each by its four projecting
lugs, and the peroxide plates, each by its four pairs of projecting pins.
As the round holes Cinterspace with the mortices B the sides of the frame A are
not materially weakened, and there is little risk of oxide or conducting material
lodging on the lugs and so causing a partial short circuit. Instead of rectangular
lugs and mortices for the spongy-plates round pins and holes may be used as shewn
in Fig. 3, and the number of projections or pins employed may be varied. Also,
instead of two enclosing frames A there may be three or more.

page_text: We are aware that plates of secondary batteries have been cast with projecting pins
or lugs at their edges and therefore we make no general claim to plates so constructed
but having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
--
The herein described method of holding the plates of secondary voltaic batteries by
providing them at their edges with lugs or projections entering holes formed in the
sides of frames which are made of insulating material and which enclose a set of the
plates.
Dated this 28th day of February 1888.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Box for Matches, Cigarettes, or other Articles.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Box for Matches, Cigarettes, or other Articles.
I, ANNIBAL JEZZI of 56 Carter Lane in the city of London Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED BOX FOR MATCHES, CIGARETTES
OR OTHER ARTICLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be par-
ticularly described & ascertained in and by the following statement:
The object of my invention is a box with tight sliding lid & a special arrangement
to prevent such lid from coming out of the box.
The box is made of thin cardboard the sides A. B. C. of (Fig. 1) of this box fold
on the dotted lines all round over the sides! D. E. F & the sides G. H. fold and
are pasted over the sides A. C. The opening L. (Fig. 1) comes over the opening M.
leaving space between the two surfaces N. N. & O. 0. (Fig. 1) to receive and allow
the lid P. (Fig. 3) to safely slide between them see (Fig. 2) which represents
the box pasted up shewing space for lid & (Fig. 4) which represents the box with
the lid half way inside it.
This lid P (Fig. 3) is folded at its extreme end & when pulled forward the folded
part R catches the tongue S. (Fig. 1. 2. 4 5) & prevents it-the lid from coming
out of the box, see (Fig. 5) which represents the box open with the lid at the end of its
extension forward, determined by the meeting of the folded part R. & the tongue S
(Fig. 4 & 5).
.
(Fig. 6) represents the box closed with the lid at the end of its extension
backwards. The lid P. (Fig. 4. 5. 6) is so well guided between the surfaces, N. N.
&O. O. (Fig. 1) & the sides B G. H. (Fig. 1) that it cannot possibly deviate nor
catch the contents of the box, & the folded part R (Fig. 5) cannot fail to meet the
tongue S. (Fig. 4) so preventing the said lid from coming out of the said box.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is.
1st. The openings L. M. (Fig. 1) in a box, which openings falling one over the
other, allow space & form a safeguide for the lid P (Fig. 4. 5. 6.) which slides tightly

page_text: between them & the surfaces N. N. & O. O. (Fig. 1) & the sides B. G. H
(Fig. 1).
2nd. The tongue S (Fig. 1. 2. 4. 6) & the folded part R of the lid P (Fig. 3) in a
box which by their meeting together (Fig. 5) in opening the box determine
the extension forward of the said lid & prevent it-the lid from coming out of
the box.
3rd. The shape of the lid P. (Fig. 3) & the lid itself in a box which lid replaces the
so called drawer now generally in use for wood & cardboard boxes.
Dated this First day of December One thousand eight hundred and eighty eight
An Improvement in Weed Drawing
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left. 21st Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Feb., 1889
An Improvement in Weed Drawing
1 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 imitating Terra Cotta ware, by making them of
wood; shaped and coloured to imitate Terra Cotta ; for use as drawing models.
1 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:
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An invention of a novel method of imitating Terra Cotta ware, by making them of
wood; shaped and coloured to imitate Terra Cotta ; for use as drawing models.
WALTER WOOLARD.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Wood Drawing Models.
I, WALTER WOOLARD of Bay Villa (formerly 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 imitating Terra-Cotta ware, by making them of 5
wood shaped and coloured to imitate Terra Cotta for use as drawing models.
.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
I. The application of wood in imitation of Terra Cotta for drawing models, thus 1
making them
11. Practically unbreakable and therefore
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Year: 1888

page_text: HENRY WALKER,
Queen Street, South Normanton.
HERBERT SHREWSBURY,
Queen Street, South Normanton.

page_text: We, HENRY WALKER, miner and HERBERT SHREWSBURY Platelayer both of
Queen Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire, 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 :-
and ascertained m and by the following statement :—
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a side view of a blade of a miner's pick of the usual construction.
Figure 2 shows a side view of our improved pick blade in two parts separated.
Figure 3 shows a side view of the two parts placed together and secured in
position in a pick handle socket ready for use.
Figure 4 an edge view of the socket and
Figure 5 an enlarged cross sectional view of the socket through the line D on
figure 3, showing a set screw and nut in plan, hereafter referred to..
We form our improved pick blade in two parts A, A¹, as shown at Figure 2,
when placed together and put in the socket the recess in the upper part A receives
the top of the socket to which both parts are securely cramped by a set screw B
which passes through a screw threaded hole beneath in the socket, below the screw
threaded hole a portion of the socket is cut away at a right angle to its length for
a nut C, which has a square hole through it to receive the square lower end of the
set screw B provided with a saw gate across its top by which it is placed in the
screw threaded hole in the socket after being passed through a hole in the top of
the socket shown by dotted lines in Figures 3 and 4.
The nut C has five holes in its periphery radiating from the centre shown by dotted
lines at Figure 5 when the blade is inserted in the socket the screws C may be set up
to clamp the blade fast or lowered when the blade has to be removed by inserting
the point of a pick blade in one or more of the holes to turn the screw as required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
The improved pick in two parts and the improved socket provided with a set screw
and nut substantially as described and illustrated in the Drawings annexed. .
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Improvements in Rag Tearing Machines.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 13th NOV., 1000
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 15th Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rag Tearing Machines.
ROBERT FLETCHER MACHELL and WILLIAM MACHELL of Cloth Hall Mills Dews-
bury in the County of York Shoddy Manufacturers, and FIRTH LEES Foreman Rag
Grinder of Dewsbury, aforesaid do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The present machines are without fans and perforated receiver and all the dust
can not be removed from the shoddy. The object of our Invention is to overcome this
difficulty by constructing fans and a perforated receiver.
The dust propelling fan blows the shoddy, dust &c. into the perforated receiver, the
dust is separated from the shoddy and drawn into the dust inhaling fan this dust is
carried into a chamber above.
Dated this with day of November 1888
R. F. MACHELL.
WM. MACHELL.
FIRTH LEES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rag Tearing Machines.
ROBERT FLETORER MACHELL and WILLIAM MACHELL of Dewsbury in the
county of York Shoddy Manufacturers and FIRTH LEES Foreman Rag Grinder of
Dewsbury aforesaid do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particulary described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
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The present machines are constructed without dust propelling & inhaling fans &
perforated receiver. Our object is to remove all dust from the shoddy or pulled
rags by introducing these fans & receiver which draw the dust out of & separate it
from the shoddy.
The dust propelling fan (A) is constructed at the rear of the Rag Tearing Machine
& by its action propels the torn rags or shoddy and dust into the perforated shoddy
receiver (B).
The perforated receiver (B) receives the dust (arising from the pulled rags) and
the pulled rags or shoddy. It is constructed of wood, and perforated plates are fixed
within one foot of each side of the receiver to allow of the dust being lodged inside
the perforations the floor of the receiver is also made of perforated plates-as per
drawing.
The dust inhaling fan (C) is placed at the top of the perforated receiver and draws
or inhales the dust in the receiver and carries it away into a chamber above (D)
and the torn rags (or shoddy) are thus left free from dust in the receiver.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
An Improved Fire Escape.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 4th D.c.. 1888
Specification Accepted, 8th Jan.. 1889
An Improved Fire Escape.
I CHARLES BRAWN of 124 Kings Road Chelsea in the County of Middlesex
Outfitter 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 afford a ready effective and economical appliance
for use as an escape from buildings in cases of fire or panic. I construct in wood or any
metal but preferably in steel a small flat plate having interstices at intervals. Through
these interstices a flat webbing or rope is passed being threaded through alternate
holes. The effect of this threading is to act as a check and prevent the too rapid
descent down the rope or webbing. A piece of the plate about half an inch in width
is cut on either side near the edge extending nearly the length of the plate thereby
forming a bar or rod on either side by which means it is made reversable and self
adjusting. On these rods are placed two swivels or spring hooks to which are
attached a belt or sling for the purpose of passing over the head and under the arms
to support the body in its descent down the rope or webbing at each end of which is a
hook for the purpose of attaching to a strong hook in the wall near the window.
When more than one person has to descend the escape is simply pulled up after each
descent and the end of the rope reversed the sling instantly drops into its place and
requires no alteration or readjusting.
In order that my invention may be better understood I append drawings in which
Fig. 1 shows a front view of the appliance Fig. 2 a back view and Fig. 3 a side view
of the same.
The plate detached from the rope is shown at Fig. 4.

page_text: DD Shows the rods fixed at side.
E. E. are the swivels. Similar letters in each of the figures refer to similar parts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what 1
claim is :-
1. An appliance consisting of a plate with líoles or interstices formed thereon or
therein through which a flat rope or webbing is passed for use as an improved fire
escape constructed as described and illustrated substantially and as set forth.
JOHN BLACK,
Applicant's Agent.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, REGINALD THOMAS WOODCOCK, of 38 Chapel Street, Pentonville, Middlesex,
Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to certain improvements in saucepans, the stump being either
cast with or attached to the body of the saucepan in such a manner that a passage is
formed between the interior of the saucepan and the stump which is hollow for the
passage of steam into same, the outer end of the stump is closed either by a cap or by
the end of a handle which I prefer to screw into the stump.
The handle or the stump, according to the arrangement adopted, has a hole in it,
coverable by a lid or shutter which can be removed from the hole to allow of the
escape of steam during boiling, it being necessary when cooking certain kinds of food
to allow of this escape, this being usually effected by, lifting and lodging the lid upon
the top edge, which by my invention is obviated.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said R. T. Woodcock.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saucepans.
I, REGINALD THOMAS WOODCOCK, of 38 Chapel Street, Pentonville, Middlesex,
Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed. to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
"
This invention relates to a certain improvement in saucepans, the stump being either
cast with or attached to the body of the saucepan, in such a manner that a passage is
formed between the interior of the saucepan and the stump, which is hollow for the
passage of steam into same, the outer end of the stump is closed, either by a cap, or
by the end of a handle, which I prefer to screw into the stump. The handle or the
stump according to the arrangement adopted has a hole in it coverable by a lid or
shutter, which can be removed from the hole to allow of the escape of steam during
boiling, it being necessary when cooking certain kinds of food to allow of this escape,
this being usually effected by lifting and lodging the lid upon the top edge, which by
my invention is obviated.
The annexed drawings show my invention.
Figure 1 is a partial view and showing the handle of a saucepan in elevation.
Figure 2 is a part sectional elevation of a saucepan, the handle being also partly in
section.
A is the saucepan. B a hole in it and in the hollow stump. C is the handle
with a plug or partition D shutting off the upper from the lower part. E is an
aperture in the handle C forming a passage from the interior of the saucepan to the
top outside of the handle. F is the sliding or turnable ferrule, or it may be a hinged
flap a lid, or shutter for closing the aperture E when desired.
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 1 claim is :-
:-
The construction of saucepans with a hole B leading from the interior to an
aperture in the handle C, said aperture being closeable by a ferrule, or its equi-
valent F, as and for the purposes described.
The 12th day of February 1889.
An Improved Tool for the Purpose of Removing Hard Scale from between the Narrow Water Spaces of Steam Boilers.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 22nd May, 1889 - Accented 3rd Aug
1000
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tool for the Purpose of Removing Hard Scale from
between the Narrow Water Spaces of Steam Boilers.
WILLIAM GEORGE AKHURST 13 Romulus Terrace Gateshead-on-Tyne Durham
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The tool consists of a long tubular handle fitted with a franio at the end, inside
of which a rod passes at the end of the rod a head or hammer is fixed and is capable
of being drawn up and down, the head or hammer (which is preferable in the form
of a wedge) actuating a chisel or chisels which are fixed in sockets or handles and
are hung on a fulcrum or fulcrums in the frame of the tool. The tool is perfectly
portable and is never fixed the tool being held by the operator in one hand, and
the rod or runner actuated by the other.
Dated this 2nd day of Anovni 1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tool for the Purpose of Removing Hard Scale from
between the Narrow Water Spaces of Steam Boilers.
WILLIAM GEORGE AKHURST Mapperley House Willesboro' Ashford Kent
Engineer late of Gateshead-on-Tyne 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:—
Referring to the accompanying drawings, the tool consists of a long tubular
handle A inside of which a rod B passes at the end of the rod a hammer or head C
is fixed (which is preferable in the form of a wedge) and is capable of being drawn
up and down by the rod and handle D actuating a chisel E which is fixed in a
socket F and hung on a fulcrum G by a pin passing through the frame of the
tool H.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is this
In an improved tool which is capable of being effectually worked for the removal
of scale in the very narrow water spaces of boilers, and is at all times perfectly
portable and never fixed in the boiler the tool being held in one hand and actuated
by the other.
Dated this 20th day of May 1889.
WILLIAM GEORGE AKHURST,
Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1888
Specification Accepted, 26th Oct., 1888
I PHILIP ARTHUR NEWTON of the Office for Patents, 6 Breams Buildings,
Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex Patent Agent, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide an efficient substitute for the ordinary
neck ties, which besides requiring much skill in tying the attaching bow or knot, are
very liable to become loose.
According to this invention, the neck covering is capable of self adjustment, and
may be applied to the neck or removed therefrom in a moment.
The foundation of this neck covering is a strip of elastic metal of sufficient length
to lap around the neck, and of the usual depth of a cravat or neck tie. To this strip
of metal a "set" is given, which will enable it to spring to, when applied to the neck
of the wearer, without unduly or unpleasantly gripping the neck. The metal may be
covered with silk or other material, or it may have an enamel coating, and to the
centre of the coiled strip may be applied a bow or its equivalent, or scarf ends.
In the accompanying Drawing,
Fig. 1 shews in perspective an elastic neck covering made according to this invention,
the bow being seen in front ;-and
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the same as seen from behind the bow.
In these Figures, A is the spring strip, in this case uncovered. B is the bow, sewn
to the back of which are the straps CC, by which the bow is held to the strip A;
the connection of the parts may however be effected in any other suitable
inanner.
Fig. 3 shews the strip laid out flat, the ends being guarded by metal clip
pieces.

page_text: By the application of this invention, it will be. understood that a pleasant freedom
is allowed to the covered neck of the wearer, as, the use of buckle and strap, or snap,
or equivalent rigid fastening, is avoided, the spring strip having such a shape and
set as will ensure its closing suitably about the neck, and holding the bow, knot, or
scarf, in a central position.
1
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by
my Foreign Correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
The improved self adjusting neck band or covering as above described.
Dated this 20th day of Santember 1888
Year: 1888

page_text: A communication from GEORGE R. WARWICK, of the firm of Warwick and Sons,
Wholesale Stationers and Book-binders, Toronto, in the Dominion of Canada.
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 object of the invention is to bind together the sheets of paper forming the
pad in such a manner that no binding composition will adhere to the sheets when
removed from the pad and it consists, essentially, in placing on the edge of the
paper to be bound a piece of linen, or other porous material and covering the outer
surface of the said piece of material with a coating of glue or paste which will soak
through and cause the material to adhere to the edge of the paper, so as to bind the
sheets together as desired.
Previous to this invention pads of paper were made by covering the edge to
be bound with a coating of adhesive composition which would soak beyond the edge
of the paper and adhere to the sheets after they were removed from the pad.
By the adoption of this invention I have entirely overcome this defect, as only
sufficient adhesive soaks through to bind the sheets to the material. When the paper
is prepared in the ordinary way for the manufacture of pads place on the edge
to be bound a piece of linen or other similar material, and cover the outside of the
said material with glue, paste or other suitable adhesive and then press the material
against the edge of the paper until it adheres thereto.
This binding is also much stronger than the old style.
The same effect might be produced by coating one side of the material, and when
it is to be used, dampening or heating it so as to make it moist and cause the material
to adhere to the edge of the paper when pressed against it.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion 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 :-
As an improvement in the manufacture of paper pads binding the edge or edges
of the pad by a piece of linen or like material coated on its outside with glue,
paste or other suitable adhesive, and pressed when moist onto the edge to be bound,
substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Improvements in and Connected with Portraits for Ventriloquial Entertainments.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th June, 1889-Accepted, 13th July, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and Connected with Portraits for Ventriloquial
Entertainments.
WILLIAM NEWTON HARRADINE 19, Hertslet Road Holloway London Professional
Ventriloquist do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A framed picture, either pencil drawing, water-colour-or oil painting, supported
on easel, table, or suspended, is made to change in its frame either by rolling picture
away, by flaps, or taking the picture out of frame & revealing another behind.
This may be repeated, & each time a fresh subject presented until frame is exhausted.
The pictures" to be portraits, or creations suitable for Ventriloquial Enter-
tainments.
An aperture being cut in the "lower jaw" of each portrait, a mechanical moving
mouth is inserteil, & this mouth answers for any number of portraits.
ת.
11000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and Connected with Portraits for Ventriloquial
Entertainments.
I WILLIAM NEWTON HARRADINE 39, Gloucester Road Holloway London, Profes-
Sional Ventriloquist 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:-
A framed picture either pencil drawing water color, or oil painting supported on
easel, table or suspended, is made to change in its frame either by rolling the picture
away, by flaps, or by revealing another behind. This may be repeated any number of
times & each time a fresh subject presented until the frame is completed or
exhausted. The pictures may be either portraits or creations suitable for Ventriloquial
Entertainments. An aperture being cut in the lower jaw of each portrait a mechanical
moving mouth is inserted & this mouth answers for any number of pictures.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The novelty of producing consecutively several portraits or pictures in one frame.
with one moving mouth to suit all the subjects employed.
Dated this 11th day of June 1889
W. N. HARRADINE.
Improvements in Piano Keys or Setting Levers Used in the Shedding Motion of Looms.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1888
Specification Accepted, 17th Aug., 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Piano Keys or Setting Levers Used in the
Shedding Motion of Looms.
We EDWARD BURTON and DAVID WALKER both of 90 Clayton Street, Thornton
Road Bradford in the County of York, Machine Makers 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 :-
Our Improvements consist in forming the piano key with a hook cast thereon for
securing one end of the spring which holds the key in position to be operated upon
by the pin from the pattern barrell. The hook cast thereon dispenses with drilling
the key as heretofore and enables the operator at the Loom to change the spring
without pulling out the fulcrum rod, Fig. 1 is side elevation and Fig. 2, is plan of
piano key used in shedding motion drawn about full size, a, is the key with the
hook b cast thereon for holding the spring-d is the fulcrum rod and e the pin which
operates the key by means of the barrell.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:
The hook on piano keys for the shedding motion of Looms, as and for the
purpose herein fully described and illustrated.
J. E. CARTER,
Craven Edge, Halifax,
Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Water Waste Preventers.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 16th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th Feb., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water Waste Preventers.
I, OSCAR ELPHICK of Doultons Sanitary Engineering Works, Albert Embank-
ment, London, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to water waste preventers in which the tank is emptied by
syphonic action-I dispense with all valves between the water in the tank and the
outlet pipe the latter being made to project into the tank a little way above the bottom.
Around this pipe is a cylinder closed at its lower end where it is fixed to the bottom
of the tank and projecting upwards to just above the top of the tank-Inside this
cylinder is a cone or funnel fitting it at the top and descending into it someway below
the top of the outlet pipe so as to form a trap. Fitting loosely on the outside of the
cylinder is a second cylinder or bell closed at the top and connected to the lever
handle or other actuating mechanism-Sufficient space is left between the bottom of
this bell and the fixed cylinder to allow the water to flow freely between them. When
this bell is depressed by the handle the air in its top is compressed and passes down
the funnel up through the water at the bottom of the fixed cylinder and out through
the outlet pipe. When the bell is again raised a vacuum is formed, drawing in water
from the tank, which rising above the top of the funnel flows down it, and produces
a syphon action, by which the tank is emptied down to the level of the bottom of the
bell, sufficient water remaining in the bottom of the fixed cylinder to form a trap to
the bottom of the funnel.

page_text: and out through the outlet pipe. When the bell is lifted again by the weight a
partial vacuum is formed in it and water is carried up within the bell until it overflows
the top of the funnel.
The syphonic action is then set up and the tank is emptied leaving however the
lower end of the funnel e securely trapped.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In a water waste preventer the combination of parts substantially as described
that is to say with a lifting bell and funnel e trapped at its lower end by dipping
into water in a cylinder or receptacle d and with an outlet pipe c projecting up into
the said cylinder or receptacle a distance sufficient to form the trap as herein
set forth.
2. A water waste preventer substantially as described and illustrated by the annexed
drawings.
Dated this 14th dow of Janu 1880
Improvements in or Connected with Smoothing and like Irons and in Handles (Detachable) for the same.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in or Connected with Smoothing and like Irons and in
Handles (Detachable) for the same.
I, HENRY GARDNER, of 166 Fleet Street, City of London, Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention which his been communicated to me from
abroad by Richard Mott Wanzer of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturer to be
ns follows
This invention relates
First To cert un improvements connected with sid irons
These are constructed with a recess in the upper part such as a socket or by the
attachment of one thereto and also a clip piece or lip, to which a handle can be affixed
or released the detachable handle forming the second part of this invention
The handle is preferably of D shape and from the belly part of the D two foot
pieces are arranged one to take under or within the socket of the iron proper and the
other at each side of the lip before spoken of Above this latter socket, a lever catch
is pivotted and when the handle is fixed, the lever catch is pressed upon by a spring
to keep it in or under the lip which fixes the handle firmly to the iron
The free end of the catch lever projects just above the level of the flat part of the D
handle, so that by pressure of the thumb, the catch can be released from the lip and
the foot piece withdrawn from the socket
The invention is described as a sad iron but it is applicable to all kinds of irons,
whether they be like flat irons, box irons, fluting irons, and the like
Dated this 11th day of June 1888
Improvements in Night Latches for House Doors.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in Night Latches for House Doors.
I, FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES GIBBONS of Saint John's Works, Church Lane
Wolverhampton in the County of Stafford, Lock 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 improvements consist first in dispensing with the case of the latch as the
receptacle for the working mechanism of the same, which is worked or operated on
the ordinary lever principle, and secondly, that of employing the smallest key which
has ever been known to be used in latches of this description.
This I accomplish by the employment of a cylindrical box or cap-A—Fig. 2—
which attach to the cover-plate-B-of the latch case, by means of screws, passing
through lugs or ears-C-C-Fig. 1-in opposite directions on the outer side.
The box or cap may be made of any suitable length corresponding with the thickness
of the door upon which it is required to be used, and the working mechanism-which
consists of a small bolt and levers working upon a circular plate having a longitudinal
slot therein in which there works or moves in the action of withdrawing the latch
bolt a shaft D-one inch or more in length which projects from the back of the
small bolt and bears against a corresponding shaft-E-on the end of the striking
|bolt-F-working within the latch case.
The circular plate having the working mechanism thereon is dropped into the
extreme front of the cylindrical box or cap, upon two or more projecting lugs-G-G-
or ears cast within it, and secured in position by screws passing through both, when
a plug cover-plate-H-through which the key passes into the lock, is inserted over
the levers, and by incans of screws-1-1-passing through the sides of the cylindrical
box into the said plug cover-plate, the whole is firmly secured together.

page_text: It will thus be seen that the main object of my improvements has been that of
minimizing the size of the key, so that it will now be understood that by the adoption
of the principle herein claimed, a person may have a lock for his drawer or desk, and
a latch for his house door inade of the same suite, with the same size key to
open all.
Apart from bringing all the working mechanism to the extreme front of the
cylindrical box or cap, all the rest is old.
W H. ST. AUBIN,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: ROBERT SETTEN Wholesale Stationer 36 & 37 George Street St. Pauls
Birmingham do liereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my improvement in Bride Cake Boxes is to provide a pocket for holding
the Cards.
The pocket is made by the addition of a piece of Cardboard placed on top of Lid,
extending from, and attached by means of paper, to each side; top of pocket being
about an inch from top of lid, with portion of the Cardboard cut out to facilitate the
removal of the Cards.
I also claim the right to attach this pocket to all kinds of Cardboard Boxes.
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page_text: D. Lid.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said improve-
ment & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. By providing definite space in Bride Cake Boxes for holding Cards we
prevent same being soiled by coming in contact with the cake in transition.
2nd. The right to attach said pocket to all kinds of Card Board Boxes.
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MARY SETTEN,
Representative of the late Mr. Robert Setten.
Setten & Durward,
Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 16th Mar., 1888
I, HERBERT JOHN ALLISON, of 52 Chancery Lane, London, in the county of
Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, which has
been communicated to me from abroad by Stanley Singleton Stout and Harold
Green Underwood, of 66 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, in the county of Milwaukee
and State of Wisconsin, one of the United States of America, Patent Solicitors,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention has for its object the securing of nuts firmly upon the screw-threaded
portions of bolts, and to this end the improvements consist in certain peculiarities of
construction illustrated in the accompanying drawings and hereinafter set forth.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a view of the end of a bolt with the nut shown in section in place
thereon.
Figure 2 is a view of one of the nuts detached, and
Figure 3 is an end view of the nut and bolt together.
A represents the bolt and B the nut, the latter being made of elastic material,
such as steel and slitted, and analogous to that shown in patent No. 1,583, dated
February 1, 1887, save that the bore is not flattened nor rendered elliptical, as in
said patent, but instead thereof the pitch of the nut threads is made different from
the pitch of the bolt threads. For illustration, let the pitch of the bolt threads be
ten to the inch, and the pitch of the nut threads be ten and one-eight to
the inch. Now, inasmuch as it would be impossible for a rigid nut with
this variation of pitch to be screwed to place on the bolt, this improved nut, to
accomplish this, will open at the slit a, and may then be readily screwed to
place, the coarser threads on the bolt preventing contact in the depth of the threads,

page_text: but the impingement between the bolt and nut being exceedingly tight and firm at
the beginning and end of the thread of the nut, and all jar and vibration to which the
nut and bolt are subjected tend only towards a closer approach of the separated threads
and firmer impingement of those in contact.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is :-
The combination of a screw-threaded bolt with a slitted elastic. nut, the bore of the
bolt and nut being normally the same, but the pitch of the threads being different.
Dated this 31st day of January 1888
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1888
Specification Accepted, 6th Apr., 1888
1, FREDERICK THOMAS PROSSER, of No. 200, Pentonville Road, London, N. Racket
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved construction of rackets.
In carrying it into effect, I provide a length of English ash or other suitable wood,
(but the former for preference), of a proper length and section; and bend it on a
block for the purpose of imparting the desired shape to it. The particular shape
to be given to the frame of the blade of the racket is of great importance. The
proper shape is illustrated in the accompany drawing, and any departure from
it interferes with the efficiency of the racket. It is left on the block until thoroughly
seasoned after which it is dried carefully, with the result that its weight is decreased
and its strength increased. The centre piece, preferably made of bass wood because
of its lightness and hardness, is then fitted into its place, and the racket strung very
tight, the gut being led in exactly the respective directions illustrated. The method
of stringing illustrated is the proper one, and gives the best results; and any departure
from it interferes with the efficiency of the racket. The centre piece may be after-
wards covered with vellum, or other suitable material. The handle is then clamped
with suitable metal bolts.
In order that my invention, and the means by which the same is to be carried into
practical effect, may be thoroughly understood, I will now proceed to describe the
same in detail, referring in so doing to the accompanying drawing which is to be
taken as part of this specification, and read therewith.

page_text: A is the frame of the racket, formed out of a single piece of suitable wood, by
bending it in any convenient way, after it has received the proper sections, upon a
block of the proper contour.
B is the centre piece; b, the vellum covering; and 6, the metal bolt.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The berein before improved construction of racket, substantially as described with
reference to the accompanying drawing.
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