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MENT IN MATCH BOX HOLDERS
Year: 1885

page_text: We, ERNST AUGUST JAHNCKE, Manufacturer, and HENRY WILLIAM HERBST,
Engineer, both of Canonbury Works Dorset Street, Essex Road, Islington in the
County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVE-
MENT IN MATCH BOX HOLDERS and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Our invention consists of a plate or bracket which may be fastened to the wall
or other suitable place and which is so formed as to receive a common match box
which is firmly held thereto in its open position in the manner hereinafter described
and shown in the accompanying drawings.
We cut a metal blank to the required shape; we then stamp a bead or projecting
rib on either side of the blank; these beads or ribs at their lower ends run in a
semi-circle towards the centre and then upward as shown at a and a¹ Fig. I. We
then cut the plate at both sides of and above the upward running portion of the
beads or ribs in such manner as to form a tongue as shown at b in Fig. I. This
tongue is stamped up or raised above the surface of the plate and has its upper
end turned up so as to allow the bottom of a common sliding match box to pass
behind it at the same time pushing out the slide of the match box as shown at c
Section Fig. II. The box is thus held to the plate or bracket by the tongue and
prevented from slipping sideways by the ribs a and a¹. The object of the ribs a
and a¹, being brought round in a semi-circle at the bottom and then made to run
upwards on to the tongue, is to give the tongue sufficient strength to hold the
match box firmly. Holes d and d in Fig. I are provided at the upper and lower
end of the plate through which the same may be fastened.
Fig. I is a plan of the plate or bracket.
Fig. I A is a side view of the same.
Fig. IB is a longitudinal section of the same.
Fig. I c is a cross section of the same.
Fig. II is a longitudinal section of Fig. III with the match box on in its open
position.
Fig. III is a plan of the plate or bracket with match box on in its open position.
Fig. III A is an end view of the same Dotted lines e in Fig. I show where

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that
what we claim is
The match box holder substantially as hereinbefore described and shown in the
accompanying drawings.
AN IMPROVED PNEUMATIC CHIMNEY COWL AND VENTILATOR
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM CHARLES REED 70 Brompton Road Landport Portsmouth Hants,
Assistant Engineer Draughtsman H.M. Royal Dockyard. I do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED PNEUMATIC CHIMNEY COWL AND
VENTILATOR to be as follows:-
To consist of a shaft with round or rectangular base, made suitable for fixing in
required place, at the top of shaft is fixed part of an hollow concave cone upon
which is fixed several vertical blades each of which is formed into portions of an
helix, upon blades is fixed a bell mouth funnel.
The vertical blades dividing the concave cone and bell mouth funnel and being
divided around the circumference form several apertures opening out to the
horizontal to admit and lead currents of air to the interior of the funnel with a
revolving motion to create an upward draught within the Cowl and Ventilator.
The Cowl and Ventilator is made of metal or earthenware.
Deted this Fourth day of Dasamh 100K

page_text: An Improved Pneumatic Chimney Cowl and Ventilator.
WILLIAM CHARLES REED 70 Brompton Road Landport, Portsmouth, Hants,
Assistant Draughtsman (Marine Engineering). I do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for FREEING CHIMNEYS AND ROOMS OF SMOKE OR GASES BY AN
IMPROVED PNEUMATIC CHIMNEY COWL & VENTILATOR, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The Improved Pneumatic Chimney Cowl and Ventilator consist of an ordinary
base (A), on which is fixed part of a hollow cone, the bottom of which is flanged
out in a concave form (B), and on this cone are fixed several division. blades (C)
trained in an upward spiral form around it, and on the blades is fixed a bell-
mouthed funnel (D).
The division blades keep apart the bell-mouthed funnel and concave flanged cone,
and being divided around the circumference of concave flange cone and bell-
mouthed funnel form several chambers, each of which decreases inwards and
upwards in a spiral form. The wind which strikes against the concave part of
cone and chambers is directed upward. in spiral paths to the interior which mixes
with the smoke or gases giving it an impetius to escape.
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:
I beg to claim the arrangement or combination of Cowl and Ventilator as above
described.
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Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM SAMUEL WHITTUCK 14 Bathwick Hill Bath late Major (Bedford-
shire Regt) do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW TOY to be
as follows:-
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My invention consists of a disc having a number of radial arms.
In the centre of the disc is a hole in which the spindle of a large or moter top
is placed; this top having a beveled edge; and from the radial arms any number of
smaller ones, one in each arm according to the size of the moter top are made to
rest on the beveled edge of the moter top.
The large one or moter top being put in motion by a string, catcut, or other
material fit for that purpose gives velocity to the smaller ones, and when the
string &c is liberated all the tops fall and the race commences, the large top acting
as an obstacle against the smaller ones.
I WILLIAM SAMUEL WHITTUCK 14 Bathwick Hill Bath Somerset Late Major
(Bedfordshire Regiment) do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW
Toy and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists of a disc having a number of Radial Arms, in each of the
Radial Arms is placed a small top, in the centre of the disc or frame is placed a
large Motor top having a bevelled edge on which the small tops rest.
The spindle
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page_text: of the Motor top (which is placed in a hole in the centre of the disc) has a hole
through which the string, catgut or any other material fit for that purpose is
threaded Over the spindle is a handle. To put the tops in motion, hold the handle
downwards in the left hand, place the small tops in their respective Radial arms
and the large or Motor top in the centre of the disc. Pass the thread etc through
the hole and with the fingers of the right hand wind the Motor top from left to
right. During this operation the small tops do not touch the bevelled edge of the
large or Motor top Turn the frame over, the small tops then resting on the
bevelled edge of the large or Motor top. The string etc being pulled this releases
the Motor top and that together with the smaller ones start spinning, the Motor.
top acting as an obstacle against the smaller ones should they come in contact with
it. This toy can be made of any materiel such as Pewter, Brass, etc.
Covering Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, Hot or Cold Water Pipes, and for other like Purposes.
Year: 1885

page_text: Covering Steam Boilers, Steam Pipes, Hot or Cold Water
Pipes, and for other like Purposes.
I JOHN CLAYTON MEWBURN, of 169 Fleet Street, in the City of London, Fellow
of the Institute of Patent Agents 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 :-
Non-conducting substances for covering steam boilers, steam pipes, hot or cold
water pipes and for other purposes where a material is required to prevent the
radiation of heat or cold have generally been applied in the form of cement or
mastic; this requires some care and is expensive and the substance is liable to
rapidly scale off.
Now according to the present invention non-conducting or insulating substances
are inserted into supple sheaths formed of fibrous or other suitable substance; thus
it is only necessary to wrap or wind these sheaths around the boiler, pipe, or other
part to be protected. These sheaths, which when filled with the non-conducting
substance may be termed insulating ropes, may be made of cotton, hemp or other
filamentous material woven, plaited, knitted or otherwise. By preference they are
formed of plaited cotton like lamp wicks, and they may be made single or double
as may be thought desirable to enable them to retain the powdered substances
which they are to contain. Among the non-conducting substances which are
suitable for the purpose of the invention and which may be used singly or mixed
together I may mention, silica, refractory earth, cork and woollen waste; in the
form of powder, silica is preferred.
The filling of the sheaths may take place after they have been made in suit-
able lengths or while they are being manufactured. Or, the filling substance may
be made in the form of a core and be then covered with a sheath or have the
filamentous covering plaited or formed upon it by hand or machine.

page_text: Insulating ropes manufactured according to this invention may be made of such
diameters and lengths as may be most suitable for the particular purposes to which
they are to be applied. They should be wrapped or wound in close spirals round
the object to be protected and their ends should be secured by wire or otherwise to
prevent them unwinding.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated
to me, I declare that what I claim is
The non-conducting material hereinbefore described for purposes such as those
named, the said material consisting of a supple sheath or holder containing a non-
conducting or insulating substance, substantially as set forth.
APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM THORNTON of Palace Chambers, Bridge Street West-
minster in the County of Middlesex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of
my invention for "APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
" 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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My invention relates to apparatus whereby oil is caused to flow along with the
water employed to work hydraulic machinery so as to lubricate the working parts
of such machinery For this purpose, I arrange an oil vessel in communication
with the pipe supplying water to the hydraulic machinery in such manner that the
flow of the water, by exerting a certain ejector action, causes a quantity of the oil
to flow along with it. The oil vessel may be arranged either above or below the
water supply pipe as I will explain referring to the accompanying drawings, Fig 1
being a vertical section of apparatus according to my invention arranged with the
oil vessel above the water pipe, and Fig 2 being a vertical section of the apparatus
with the oil vessel below the water pipe In both cases, I introduce in the course
of the water pipe A, a nozzle B somewhat reducing its area, this nozzle being
surrounded by an annular chamber C which is in communication with the upper
part of the oil vessel D The lower part of the vessel D communicates by a pipe E
with the water pipe A at a point which is passed by the water before it reaches the
nozzle B F is a screw plug closing a hole for filling the vessel D with oil, and GH
and K are stop cocks The apparatus acts in the following manner
The stop-
cocks G, H, K being closed and the plug F being unscrewed, the vessel D 18
charged with oil, the plug F is screwed into its place, and the cocks G and H are
opened so that the oil is subjected in both directions to the pressure of the water
In the pipe A When the water flows along that pipe in the direction of the arrow,
there is a certain ejector action at the nozzle B which has the effect of somewhat
reducing the pressure in the chamber C and consequently in the upper part of the
vessel D This causes oil to flow into C and mix with the water flowing through
the nozzle B, whilst water passes by the pipe E into the lower part of D to supply
the place of the oil When the oil is exhausted from D the cocks G and H are
closed, the plug F is unscrewed and the cock K is opened to run out the water
from D, after which the vessel can be re-charged with oil.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The construction of apparatus for lubricating hydraulic machinery, substantially
as described with reference to the accompanying drawings
IMPROVEMENTS IN MORTICE LOCKS
Year: 1885

page_text: I JAMES BLAKELEY of 31 Bromsgrove Street Lower Grange Town Cardiff in the
County of Glamorgan Carpenter do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN MORTICE LOCKS and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The latch, or bolt is worked by means of racks, cogs, cords, ligaments or chains
and spiral or other spings.
The lock consists of a slide and tumbler and latch or bolt (latch or bolt being the
same) worked by a key and handle in the usual manner. In the said slide are
fixed pins or studs by turning the key to the right the slide is moved to the right,
the pins or studs then hold up the tumbler which prevents the latch or bolt from
being withdrawn therefor the door is locked or fastened. By turning the key to
the left the slide is moved to the left the tumbler then falls, therefore the latch or
bolt is at liberty, consquently the door is unlocked or unfastened, the latch or bolt
can then be used as a latch only and worked in the usual manner.
made in two parts and held together by the pins or studs thereby leaving a groove
The slide is
or space into which the tumbler falls.
Their is also a groove in the lower edge of the bolt or latch into which the
tumbler enters when the lock is used as a latch ouly.
By the above named arrangements and construction the lock can be made of a
smaller size than the ordinary inortice lock, therefore less time is required in fixing
the same, and the work in which the lock is fixed is left stronger than when the
old kind of mortice lock is used.
The key, slide and tumbler may be made of various forms according to the skill
of the lock-smith.
Provision is made in the construction or arrangement of the various parts, (when
used as a latch only) to allow the latch or bolt to be withdrawn or to be pushed
back without interfereing with the cogs, racks, ligaments, cords, chains or handle.
In the said slide are fixed pins or studs, by turning the key to the right the
lower or least projecting part of the key raises the tumbler and the more pro-
ecting parts of the key moves the slide so that the tumbler rests upon the stud
until the key has moved the slide to the extent, the tumbler then falls and the
otch in the tumbler drops upon the stud in the slide, the slide is then held in
osition by the tumbler, and the tumbler acts as a strutt or brace and prevents the
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page_text: bolt from being withdrawn consequently the door is locked. By turning the key
to the left the key acts as before by raising the tumbler and moving the slide the
tumbler then falls clear of the stud and again holds the slide in position leaving
the latch or bolt at liberty therefore the door is unlocked, the lock can then be used
SIMPLIFYING REPAIRS TO WATER FITTINGS BY AN IMPROVED WATER TAP
Year: 1885

page_text: I JAMES RAE, Manager Crownpoint Car and Carriage Works Glasgow do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for SIMPLIFYING REPAIRS TO WATER FITTINGS
BY AN IMPROVED WATER TAP and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement and
accompanying sheet of drawings:—
The object of my Invention is to ensure the renewal of the leather or other
washer of water taps without shutting off the water supply at the main; thus not
only materially reducing the cost of repairs but also preventing the freezing of
water in pipes in time of frost and the shock to old pipes: likewise effecting a
saving in water and the time otherwise occupied in seeking for the stop cock will
also be saved.
In carrying out my Invention I employ a loose valve A which is so adjusted
that it serves to shut off the supply of water until the stuffing box has been
removed; then, immediately this removal is effected, the water forces said valve A
up to its seat, thereby effectually preventing any escape of water during the
operation of renewing the leather or other washer a. Whilst, on the other hand,
the pressure of the water has no effect on the loose valve A, until the stuffing box
and cap of the tap have been removed.
For the purpose of illustrating the function of the loose valve A, I have shown in
the accompanying drawing, my invention as applied to two types of water taps.
Figure 1 shews my invention as applied to a screw down "bib" tap or cock; and,
Figure 2, shews my invention applied to a type of tap for domestic uses which is
widely adopted and well known more particularly in North Britain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention -and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
In water taps generally, the loose valve A fitted and operating substantially as,
and for the purposes herein described and set forth.
Improvements in Securing the Cords of the Cloths or Sheets Used for Covering Railway Wagons.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Securing the Cords of the Cloths or Sheets
Used for Covering Railway Wagons.
HAROLD SMITH of Pinley House near Coventry, Gentleman do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for SECURING THE CORDS OF THE CLOTHS OR SHEETS
USED FOR COVERING RAILWAY WAGONS to be as follows:-
The Cord is threaded or passed over the toothed or roughened end of an
eccentric arm or wedge which bites or presses the cord against a stop or plate
when the arm turns on its axis or when it is pulled round by the cord itself.

page_text: Used for Covering Railway Wagons.
HAROLD SMITH, of Pinley House nr Coventry Gentleman do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for SECURING THE CLOTHS FOR COVERING RAILWAY
WAGONS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The cord is threaded over the face of an eccentric lever with ratchet teeth, on
the face of this lever or grip I place a shield which projects over & beyond the
line of the teeth and holds the cord in its place till the lever bites or grips it, The
face of the teeth may be made concave for the like purpose. In the drawing,
the dotted lines shew the ratchet teeth S, S, S, behind the shield, C is the cord,
B the back or stop plate, and L, the lever.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
Firstly, attaching a Shield to the Lever extending beyond the line of the teeth,
PRESERVING MEAT
Year: 1885

page_text: I CECIL RUSSELL of 5 Victoria Villas, Robinson Road, Tooting, S.W. in the
County of Surrey, Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
PRESERVING MEAT and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Having made a strong infusion of Mocha Coffee with boiling water, I place the
joint of meat, or the whole carcase prepared in the ordinary way, as the case may
be, in a vessel, cask or tank, and as soon as the liquid is cold I pour it over the
meat, taking care that there shall be sufficient to cover the meat and a little in
excess to allow for evaporation. I then cover the vessel or cask to prevent the
liquid from spilling and the meat is ready for storage or transport. Thus preserved
it will keep fresh for months. When required for use I pour away the Coffee and
wash the meat in cold water.
As regards the strength of the infusion I allow one ounce of Mocha Coffee to
each pint of water, but I desire it to be understood that the strength of the infusion
may be modified without departing from the tenor of my invention.
Though I have stated this to be an invention for preserving meat I wish it to be
understood that the invention also applies to preserving game, fish & other perish-
able articles of food.
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
The method of preserving meat by keeping it in an infusion of Mocha Coffee.
Dated this fourth day of Fahmim 100%
IMPROVEMENTS IN my invention for SUSPENDING STOCKINGS
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
METHOD
THE
OF
AND MEANS
FOR
I MARGARET WILSON, of 4 York Place Oxford Rd Chorlton-on-Medlock
Manchester in the County of Lancaster Spinster do hereby declare the nature of
" IMPROVEMENTS IN
my invention for
SUSPENDING STOCKINGS 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 in the method of and means for the
better suspending or holding stockings for the use of either sex and has for its
object to avoid the discomfort and injury arising from the method of wearing
garters as such or of suspending stockings from the waist, and so to give the
greatest ease possible to the wearer combined with the greatest simplicity and
least cost.
And in order that my invention may be better understood I have caused to be
appended hereunto one sheet of drawings marked with letters of reference indicating
like parts in the figures.
Fig 1 shows the stocking suspender as worn.
Fig 2 shows the same separately.
In carrying out my invention and referring to the figures generally, I suspend
the stocking a from the shoulder b and keep the same tight by means of a sling c
see Fig 1, made of tape or any other suitable material, which may be thrown
across the shoulders wallet-like or vertically, see dotted lines, on the shoulders or
in any other way as desired.
In the latter case the suspender may be fastened by a button to the sleeve of
the undergarment or otherwise as desired, to prevent its slipping off the shoulder.
The band c is joined by two buckles or clips & and d' which forms the sling, at
the same time making length adjustible according to the height of the stocking
wearer.
At the end of the said band are fitted, by means of a buckle e two elastic straps f
which are attached to catches or clips g, for instantly slipping over buttons or
gripping the stocking.
This stocking suspender which is designed on the strictest Hygienic principles
gives perfect ease, free circulation, no drag, is quite slack over the shoulder
adjustible in length and cannot slip out of place.

page_text: 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
Suspending stockings from the shoulder cross-wise straight like a wallet or in
any other way that may suit the wearer, such suspender being adjustible in length
as set forth.
improvements amature of Forceram Burners for Lamps.
Year: 1885

page_text: improvements
amature of Forceram Burners
for Lamps.
We WILLIAM HENRY WATHEN and JOHN WATHEN of 259 Bishop Street
Birmingham in the County of Warwick Die Sinkers & Brass Founders, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our improvements consist in forming a bead or uneven surface or edge on the
base of the Porcelain, Fig. 1 on sketch herewith, this bead or uneven edge is
placed in a metal shell Fig. 2. on sketch herewith. We then turn the edge of
metal shell marked A on sketch over the bead or uneven edge of porcelain part
before mentioned thus fixing the same to the metal shell before mentioned and
forming the Burner as shewn in Fig. 3 herewith.
The advantages claimed are that the Burner is made in two parts instead of
more & that the porcelain is securely attached to the metal, so that the same will
not become loose after being continually attached to and detached from the collar
on the Reservoir of Lamp.

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Porcelain Burners
for Lamps.
WILLIAM HENRY WATHEN & JOHN WATHEN of 259 Bishop Street Birmingham
in the County of Warwick, Die Sinkers and Brass Founders, do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PORCELAIN
BURNERS FOR LAMPS 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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Our improvements consist in forming a bead or uneven surface or edge on the
base of the porcelain part of Burner Fig. 1 on sketch herewith this bead or
uneven edge of porcelain we place in a metal shell as shewn in Fig. 2 on sketch
herewith, we then turn the edge of metal shell marked A on sketch over the bead
or uneven surface or edge of porcelain part before mentioned thus fixing the same
to the metal shell before mentioned and forming the Burner as shewn in Fig. 3 on
sketch herewith.
Having now particularly described & 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
That the Burner (not including the tube for wick & the winder) is made in two
parts instead of more & that the porcelain is securely attached to the metal, so that
the same will not become loose after being continually attached to & detached
from the collar on the Reservoir of Lamp.
Supporting Shades.
Year: 1885

page_text: Supporting Shades.
I GEORGE WHYTE, Doctor of Medicine, Northview, Elgin, Scotland do hereby
declare the nature of my said invention for PREVENTING OVERFLOW OF GREASE
IN CANDLES AND FOR SUPPORTING SHADES to be as follows:-
The invention consists of two rings. The first is dome shaped and fits the top
of the candle, the edge of the upper opening is turned upwards, the lower edge
slightly everted. The second ring loosely surrounds the shaft of the candle and is
suspended from the first by three or more fine wires, the object of these being to
break the conduction of heat from the first ring. The second ring must be of
sufficient weight to keep the first in position. The supports for supporting the
shade pass from the lower edge of the second or lower ring outwards and upwards
to receive the Shade,
Dated at Wlain this 10th 1
CAT
"

page_text: Invention for Preventing Overflow of Grease in Candles and for
Supporting Shades.
I GEORGE WHYTE, M.D. Northview, Elgin, Scotland, do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for PREVENTING OVERFLOW OF GREASE IN CANDLES &
FOR SUPPORTING SHADES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement reference
being had to the accompanying drawing and to the letters and figures marked
thereon:-
The invention consists of a thin dome shaped cap, a, having a raised barrier, b,
surrounding its upper opening. This cap fits over the top of the can de, G.
Suspended from the cap by two or more fine wires or narrow metallic bands d, d. d
is a weighted ring, c, which loosely encircles the shaft of the candle. The rin
bell shaped and weighted with lead as shewn in section at, F. The ring howev r
may be of any other shape and be made of one solid metal; but I find it prefera' e
to employ the lead. The supporting wires e, e, for the shade, pass outwards from
the lower border of the ring and then upwards to be attached to the rim H upon
which the shade, i, rests.
As the candle burns away, the weighted ring supporting the shade gradually
falls, the upright position of the shade being maintained by the bro bearing of
the ring, c, and its weight. Owing to the conduction of the heat being broken
between the cap, a, and ring, c, the latter is always kept cool, and the candle does
not become heated. The shape of the cap, a, and its barrier, b, prevents any
overflow of grease.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st The dome shaped cap with its raised barrier.
2nd The weighted ring, c, suspended from the cap, a, in such a way as to break
the conduction of heat.
3rd The supporting wires e. e. passing. outwards from the lower border of the
weighted ring, c.
4th The general construction and arrangement of mechanism for preventing the
overflow of grease and for supporting shades.
Dated this 27th day of February 1886.
Barrels, and other similar Vessels
Year: 1885

page_text: Barrels, and other similar Vessels.
JAMES WOOLDRIDGE of Lye N Stourbridge in the county of Worcester Churn
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
CHURN-BUNGS OR STOPPERS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
This is an invention of an appliance for stopping the bung-holes in churns,
casks, or barrels, and other similar vessels, and designed as a substitute for the
ordinary bung with detached bar, and can be placed either on the side, (head
or end) of the churn, cask or barrel. The bung or stopper is formed with a flanch
or flange, under which a simple and detachable india-rubber ring, (by preference
vulcanised) or other suitable elastic material is placed, so as to close and hermeti-
cally seal the hole in the churn, cask or barrel, when the bung or stopper is pressed
down and secured by a contrivance attached to the outer rim or flange of the bung
or stopper.
It consists of a bar passing longitudinally across the bung, and through guides,
screwed, riveted, or cast to the outer rim or flange of the bung. The bar is secured
or combined with the bung by a screw passing through its centre into a socket,
screwed, riveted, or cast to the bung; the bar extending across and projecting over
the flange of the bung. The bung or stopper, or part thereof, is placed in the
bung-hole of the churn or barrel and turned round, (In cases where the bung is
required oval or any other shape, the bung is placed in the bung-hole of the churn
or barrel, the bar only being turned round, (the same appliance may be used for
round bungs,) and secured as described. The guides, screwed, or cast to the bung
as before described must be made wider, allowing the bar to reciprocate) until the
ends of the bar come under the jaws or brackets, which are screwed or riveted to
the staves of the churn or barrel, and is tightened in, to, or against the churn or
barrel by the screw which passes through the bar into the centre of the bung,
thereby raising the bar from the bung, 'the ends of the bar bearing against the
brackets, or bearing surfaces screwed, or riveted to the churn or barrel, and at the
same time, pressing the bung against the barrel, whereby a secure air and water-
tight joint is obtained.

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. The general construction and arrangement of the various parts of the bung,
bar, and brackets.
2. The peculiar combination of the bar with the bung.
3. The application and use of the bung to, and in churns, casks, barrels, and
other similar vessels.
4. The essential feature of this invention is the simple method of fixing it to the
churn or barrel.
Dated this fith day of November 1885.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES FOR CLEANING WATER CLOSETS, SINKS AND THE LIKE
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the county of Middlesex
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPLIANCES FOR CLEANING WATER CLOSETS, SINKS AND THE LIKE (A communi-
cation from Lewis O Howell Jr of the city of Philadelphia, United States of
America, Manufacturer) 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 especially to devices employed for cleaning water closets,
sinks &c and consists essentially of an inverted cone constructed of rubber, or
similar material, either moulded solid or made of discs, and provided with a handle
for manipulation. A single disc might be employed instead of the corrugated cone
with advantage for many purposes.
In the drawings Figure 1 is a side elevation of this improved device, and
Figure 2 is a vertical axial sectional view thereof. Figure 3 is an elevation view
of a cone constructed of separate discs. Figure 4 is a sectional elevation of a cone
constructed of separate discs of flexible material, and Figure 5 is a plan thereof.
Similar letters indicate corresponding parts.
A is a cone, constructed of rubber, moulded in one piece, or made of flexible
discs.
When made of a single piece, the centre of the cone may be formed of a core of
wood, A' or other suitable material. B is a handle of wood, attached to the cone,
or a single disc.
A is a lip, extending from the base of the cone; this lip is employed for reaching
the parts of the bowl of the closet not easy of access.
The cone may be corrugated either vertically or horizontally, or half of the cone
may bear horizontal corrugations, a' and the other half vertical corrugations a.
The device will be found admirably adapted for cleaning water closet bowls,
sinks &c.

page_text: 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 correspondent I declare that what I claim is
First: An implement for cleaning the bowls of water closets, &c consisting of a
ribbed or corrugated cone constructed of flexible material and provided with an
operating handle, as shown and described.
Second: The inverted cone constructed of discs of flexible material secured to
an operating handle, as set forth.
Third: A rubber disc secured to an operating handle and provided with a lip,
substantially as shown and described.
Fourth A corrugated or ribbed inverted cone A bearing lip A³ core A¹ and
handle B the whole combined and arranged to operate, substantially as shown and
described.
Year: 1885

page_text: We, HENRY BLECKLY BOURNE, Electrician, and HENRY RICHARD FOX BOURNE,
Gentleman, both of 41 Priory Road, Bedford Park, London, W, 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 our invention is to insure that the making or breaking of the
contact in an electrical switch shall be independent of the control of the operator.
In order to insure the contact of the switch being operated independently of the
handle or other device for putting the same in action, we construct the switch in
the following manner. We fix upon a spindle A an eccentric (cam or other device) C,
a handle H, and fit a movable contact piece B upon the said eccentric (cam or other
device) C, and fix one end of a spring (or springs) E near the outer end of of
the contact piece B, and the other end of the said spring (or springs) E to the
spindle A, or to a disc or arm attached thereto.
At the time of turning the bandle H, the action of the eccentric (cam or other
device) C will be to draw the contact piece B towards the centre of the switch, or
otherwise to enable the contact piece B to be free to move past the stop or stops D,
which stops are placed in such a position as to prevent the contact piece B passing
by them to make or break contact with the fixed contact piece F until the eccentric
(or other device) C has been put into action as above described at the same time
tension will be put upon the spring (or springs) E, tending to draw the contact
piece B in the direction that the handle has been turned.
On the contact piece B being liberated from the stop (or stops) D, the spring E
will move the contact piece B to its normal position relatively to the handle H,
thus putting the contact piece B into or out of contact with the fixed contact
piece F.
If required the eccentric or other device may be so applied as to move the pin
or pins out of the way of the movable contact piece, instead of moving the contact
piece out of the way of the pin (or pins).

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
1. In an electrical switch, the electrical insulation of a fixed contact piece or
pieces from a movable contact piece by means of pins or stops placed on either or
both sides of the said fixed contact piece, substantially as described.
2. In an electrical switch, the use of an eccentric, cam, or other device such as
shall enable the movable contact piece to pass the said pins or stops, substantially
as described.
3. In an electrical switch, the spring connection between the handle and the
movable contact piece substantially as described.
Improvements in Fastening Iron Bands for Barrel-making and Baling Goods.
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastening Iron Bands for Barrel-making and
Baling Goods.
I FREDERICK ANDREW, of St Mellion, Burnt Ash Kent, Accountant, do hereby.
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FASTENING IRON;
BANDS FOR BARREL-MAKING AND BALING GOODS to be as follows:-
This invention consists of an iron band with longitudinal slots at each end and
a fastener made of a piece of metal folded upon itself the ends of which after
passing through the slots are bent back.
The ends of the fastener are tapered on one side to allow of easy insertion into
the slot in the upper end of the band which when forced down over the fastener
will be contracted round the barrel or bale.
This fastening is easier to effect than rivetting whilst it allows of the bands
being drawn tighter and it is more secure than any other fastening in use.
Dated 1 1

page_text: Improvements in Fastening Iron Bands for Barrel Making and
Baling Goods.
FREDERICK ANDREW 42 Leyland Road Lee in the County of Kent Accountant
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FASTENING
IRON BANDS FOR BARREL MAKING AND BALING GOODS 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 the fastening of iron bands for barrel making and
baling goods and consists in slotting longitudinally the ends of the hooping at the
point where it is desired to form a junction and then uniting the ends by means
of a fastener formed by folding a strip of metal upon itself into a "T" shape, as
with a paper fastener in common use, the loose ends of which after being passed
through the slots in the hooping are (similarly) bent back when the fastening is
complete.
This method of fastening iron bands is easier to effect than is the common rivet
whilst it is more secure than other fastenings now employed and it has this
advantage that by tapering that part of the fastener to be passed through the slots
in the hooping the loose end of the hoop may be forced down over it so drawing
the hoop tight around the barrel or bale.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
In the improved fastening of iron bands for barrel-making and baling goods
the combination of longitudinal slots in the ends of the hooping with a metal T
fastener substantially as described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CORSETS
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM PRETTY Jun of Ipswich Corset Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN CORSETS" to be as follows:-
This invention relates to corsets to be worn by women when nursing infants.
The main body of the corset is cut down so low as not to cover the breast and
a breast cover in a separate piece of the form of the breast is provided. This cover
is connected with the main body of the corset by a stud passing through eyeletted
holes in the corset and breast cover. This stud is on the further side of the breast
cover and it serves as a pivot on which the breast cover can turn down out of
the way. On the other side of the breast cover near to the top a loop is provided-
it passes over a button on the front of the corset and keeps the breast cover
in place.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I WILLIAM PRETTY Jun' of Ipswich Corset Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN CORSETS" 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 corsets to be worn by women when nursing infants.
The main body of the corset is cut down so low as not to cover the breast and
a breast cover in a separate piece of the form of the breast is provided. This cover
is connected with the main body of the corset by a stud passing through eyeletted
holes in the corset and breast cover. This stud is on the further side of the breast
cover and it serves as a pivot on which the breast cover can turn out of the
way. On the other side of the breast cover near to the top a loop is provided―
it passes over a button on the front of the corset and keeps the breast cover
in place.
The improved corset is shown by the drawing annexed.
.
a. a. is the main body of the corset. b is the breast cover blocked to a suitable
rounded form; one of the breast covers is represented in place and the other
removed. At a' the body of the corset is cut down to expose the breast. c is the
stud which serves to connect the breast cover b to the body a on one side. I use
preferably metal studs made in two parts and with one part of the stem tubular
and receiving the other part into it. The stem of the stud passes through eyeletted
holes both in the body of the corset and in the breast cover.
a², a², are buttons on the body of the corset in front to receive elastic loops on
the breast covers and by these loops together with the studs the breast covers are
retained in place.
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
My improved nursing corsets which are cut down to expose the breast and are
provided with breast covers substantially as described.
A NEW SAUCE OR RELISH
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
We JOSEPH WARSHAWSKY of 26 Steward street London in the county of
Middlesex tailor AVELING APSEY of 84 High Street Putney in the county of
Surrey tailor and EDWIN HALL of 152 North end road London in the county
of Middlesex boot dealer do hereby declare the nature of our invention for
A NEW SAUCE OR RELISH and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The afore mentioned new sauce or relish is composed of Beet root previously
boiled and pulped or smashed to an even consistency, with Horse radish finely
ground-or milled-or otherwise brought to as near a powdered condition as
possible. The said Beet root and Horse radish so prepared-are mixed together
with the best spirits of vinegar-white wine vinegar or other vinegar, the
constituents to be blended in judicious proportions to suit and create the flavour
and consistency desired, with or without flavouring of spice-or other simple
vegetable flavouring-and with or without the addition of sugar.
The colors produced are various shades in red-various shades in pink-and
various shades in Beet colour-also white.
CLAIMS.
1. Peculiarities of color and shadings of color.
2. A Peculiarity of flavour and general consistency.
3. A Peculiarity of appitising quality consistent with healthfulness.
Treatment of Ailments of the Urethra.
Year: 1885

page_text: Treatment of Ailments of the Urethra.
I, LEOPOLD CASPER of 54 Friedrichstrasse Berlin Germany, Doctor of Medicine
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CON-
STRUCTION OF CATHETERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AILMENTS OF THE URETHRA
to be as follows:-
This improvement consists in providing the catheter, which was hitherto of
a plain cylindrical or tapered shape, with groves or flutes; the latter to run either
parallel to the centre line of the instrument or in screw lines, and serve as recep-
ticals for the ointment which it is desirable to introduce into the Urethra.
The section of such groves or flutes may be of any desired shape and be either
parallel throughout the instrument or vary with the diameter of the same at
different places.
G. M. BORUS,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: Treatment of Ailments of the Urethra.
I LEOPOLD CASPER of 54 Friedrich Strasse, Berlin, Germany, Doctor of Medicine
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CON-
STRUCTION OF CATHETERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AILMENTS OF THE URETHRA
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This improvement consists in providing the catheter, which was hitherto of
a plain cylindrical or tapered shape with groves or flutes, the latter to run either
parallel to the centre line of the instrument or in screw lines, and serve as recep-
ticals for the ointment which it is desirable to introduce into the urethra. The
section of such groves or flutes may be of any desired shape and be either parallel
troughout the instrument; or vary with the diameter of the same at different
places. For the purpose of more clearly showing the nature of this invention
and the way it is carried out, a drawing is appended. In figs. 1 and 2 of this
drawing a represents the stem of the catheter with curved end, 6 is the handle
and cc represent the groves or flutes, which latter are shown to a larger scale in
section in figure 3. In a modification not shown, the grooves may form a spiral
round the stem.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A series of groves provided on the stem of a catheter to serve as a reciptical
for ointment, for the purpose and in the manner illustrated and described.