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Improvements in Trunks, Tin Boxes, or the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Mar., 1892-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Trunks, Tin Boxes, or the like.
I, WILLIAM HELLIWELL, of the firm of William Helliwell and Sons, of
Excelsior Works, South Parade, Halifax, in the County of York, Trunk
Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention has reference to trunks, tin boxes, and the like, and my improve-
ments therein consist in placing over each corner of the lid or bottom of the box a
piece of angle iron of suitable size and design. The angle iron is composed of
wrought iron or steel, and it is formed or made the required shape by means of dies.
under pressure.
Dated this 24th day of June 1891.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Trunks, Tin Boxes, or the like.
I, WILLIAM HELLIWELL of the firm of William 'Helliwell and Sons, of
Excelsior Works, South Parade, Halifax, in the County of York, Trunk
Manufacturers, 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 has reference to trunks, tin boxes, and other like articles, and my
improvements therein are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1
is elevation of a trunk showing the application thereto of my improved strengthening
angle iron corner piece A made secure by rivets. This angle iron corner piece,
which may be made of any suitable size and design, is illustrated on a larger scale
at Figs. 2, and 3 and it is composed of wrought iron or steel and formed or made
the required shape by means of dies under pressure. Although I have shewn in
the drawing, the application of this angle iron corner strengthening bar to the lid.
of the box, I would have it understood that it may be placed at the corners of the
bottom of the box.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The application to the corners of trunks, tin boxes and the like, of angle iron
strengthening bars made and produced by means of dies under pressure.
Dated this 21st day of March 1892.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Agents.
Improvements in Plates used for Containing Food.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1891-Accepted, 11th July, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Plates used for Containing Food.
I, WILLIAM DOUSLIN of 13 Honoria Street, Huddersfield in the County of
York, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
My invention consists in the construction or form of plates employed for
containing food, in the rim or flange of which plates I form recesses or cells to
hold condiments, such recesses being for the purpose of preventing the condiments
from slipping down into the lower part of the plate and becoming mingled with
the soup, gravy, or other liquid therein contained.
Hitherto the rims or flanges of plates have been formed slightly sloping
downward towards the centre of the plates, in such a manner that salt or other
condiments have at every movement or inclination of the plate, been liable to slip
down, or to become flooded with any liquid contained in the plate, but in my
improved form of rim, recesses or depressions are made, by preference two, which
act as receptacles for salt or other condiments employed, and prevent such
condiments from slipping down into the lower part of the plate or from being
otherwise disturbed until required for use.
In order to enable my invention to be fully understood I will proceed to describe
the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 represents
a plan view of a portion of a dinner plate, in the rim of which recesses are formed
for containing condiments, according to my invention, and Figure 2 represents a
transverse section of the same portion of plate taken at the line X X.
The well or bottom of the plate is represented at A. A, the rim or flange at BB
and two recesses or depressions formed in the rim for the purpose of containing
condiments such as salt and mustard at C and D.
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 plates for containing food, recesses or cells formed in the rim or flange of
such plates for the purpose of containing mustard, salt, or other condiments, and
preventing them from being accidentally displaced, such recesses or cells being
formed substantially in the manner described, and as represented in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this ist day of Tune 1801
WM. DOUSLIN,
13, Honoria Street, Huddersfield.
Improvements in Ball Taps.
Year: 1891

page_text: Improvements in Ball Taps.
I JOHN UNTHANK LEE of 129 Spring Bank, Hull, in the County of York,
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide an effective, durable, and cheap ball
tap, the valve of which is not liable to get out of order, and can be readily and
cheaply repaired.
Fig. 4 shows a modified form of cup.
I employ a tube A which is attached either to the cistern, or to the supply pipe,
in any suitable manner, the said tube A, has cast upon it lugs or projections B,
upon which the lever C pivots.
Upon the said lever C, is a circular or other projection D, upon this projection
is fixed an indiarubber or other suitable yielding, round, faced, semicircular, or
other valve E.
F is a cup screwed or otherwise attached to the tube A.; within the cup F is the
opening G, and the valve seat H, which is preferably double, so that upon one seat
being injured or rendered inefficient, the other will be intact, and in working order.
The cup also is secured to the tube so that it can be easily detached and attached
for repairing the valve seats when required, and when completely worn out, a new
cup only is required, and the ball tap is as good as new.
At the end of the tube is a cap which can be screwed off when the tube requires
cleansing.
The fixed semicircular or other fixed valve is made of indiarubber, composition,
or of other suitable elastic or yielding substances.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is:-
1. In ball taps, the use and employment of fixed, round faced, or other fixed
indiarubber valves acting upon single or double seats, removable for repairs, as and
for the purposes, substantially as shown and described.
2. The combination of tube A, with lugs B, cup F, lever C, having the round
faced, or other fixed valve operating upon the valve seat or seats within the cup as
shown and described.
3. In ball taps, the use and employment of renewable valve seats, within the
removable cup, for the purposes such as shown and described.
Dated this Ninth day of October 1891.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Saville Street, Hull, and Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Striped Woven Fabrics.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Striped Woven Fabrics.
I, WILLIAM RAWLINGS, of the firm of Messrs. William Firth, Sons, and
Company, of Church Bank, Bradford, in the County of York, Merchants, 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 more particularly to certain improvements in that class of
goods known as silk and cotton striped sleeve linings, which until recently have
paid duty to the United States Government at a certain rate, but through the
operation of the McKinley Bill, the duties have been increased 30 to 45 per cent.
Now my object is to produce a material having the same appearance for striping
purposes as silk, but which shall be admitted under the cotton class, the duty upon
which is considerably less than the silk and cotton class.
I construct the warp stripes of the above named goods of china grass or china
grass combined with cotton and by these means I am enabled to produce goods with
warp stripes having the same effect as silk, with the advantage of the goods being
admitted to the United States at a much lower duty.
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 method of manufacturing striped fabrics commonly used as sleeve linings by
forming the stripes of china grass fibre separately or combined with cotton in lieu
of silk as hitherto used.
Dated this 5th day of February 1891
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Improvements in Saucepans.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Sent., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 6th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saucepans.
HENRIETTA LUCY SWAN 14 Chester Road Highgate N. no calling Widow
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The placing of a piece or pieces of metal about half way or partly round the
rim of the saucepan to prevent spilling while pouring out.
And the rim of an ordinary lid cut to fit the same.
Dated this 5th day of September 1891.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saucepans.
HENRIETTA LUCY SWAX 14 Chester Road Dartmouth Park Hill London
Married Woman 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 improvements in the construction of saucepans or
receptacles for boiling liquids and the invention consists in placing or forming a
piece or pieces of metal about half way round or thereabouts the rim, upon the
inside of the saucepan and providing a lid to fit over same; by the use of which
the contents of the said saucepan can be better poured out without spilling.
In order to more clearly illustrate my invention I annex drawings to which I
now refer.
Figure 1 is a plan of my improved saucepan.
Fig. 2. is a perspective view of the lid therefore.
a is the rim of the saucepan which is provided upon the inside with a rim b. so
as when the saucepan is tipped up the liquid is prevented from running over the
rim except through the opening or spout c.
Referring to Figure 2. f. is the lid with rim g., the position of which when
upon the saucepan is shewn by dotted lines h.
If desired I inay instead of having one continuous piece or rim b, have two rims
one at each side of the spout.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
(1). The improved construction of a saucepan having a rim or rims formed or
attachel to the edge of same, and correspondingly to the lid substantially as
described and for the purpose set forth.
Dain thin 74% dow of November 1801
E. EATON,
Patent Agent.
Improvements in Boxes or Receptacles for Tobacco and other Materials.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1891-Accepted, 27th June, 1891
COMPIT SPIDICATION
Improvements in Boxes or Receptacles for Tobacco and other
Materials.
We, EDWARD JOSEPH KENNEDY and JAMES ROBERT MCDONALD, of the firm
of J. & E. Kennedy, of 88 & 89, Amiens Street, Dublin, Ireland, Tobacco Manu-
facturers, 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 boxes or receptacles in which tobacco and other
materials can be packed in an attractive form for sale.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved box or receptacle closed; and,
Figure 2 is a transverse section of the same:
Figure 3 is a side elevation; and,
Figure 4 is a transverse section illustrating the manner in which the contents of
the box are withdrawn.
Figures 5, 6, and 7 are respectively a side elevation, a transverse section and a
plan of the inner or sliding portion of the box or receptacle.
Similar letters in all the figures indicate similar parts.
The box or receptacle is constructed of an outer portion consisting of a box or
case a and its cover b and of an inner portion c consisting of a case open at the front
and at the top.
The inner portion c is adapted to be slid in and out of the case a, and for this
purpose it is provided with a tag or projecting piece of ribbon, tape or the like d.
In practice the material, which for example, as shewn in the drawing, may
be tobacco, for the packing of which the improved box is especially adapted, is
placed in the inner case c and may be, with advantage, previously wrapped in a
stripe of paper having its ends overlapping at the top. The case c is then slid
within the box a and the cover b placed thereon, when the goods will be ready
for sale.
To make use of the tobacco, the box being closed, as shewn in Figures 1 and 2,
it is only necessary to remove the cover and then, by means of the tag d, to raise
the inner sliding case c sufficiently to expose a portion of the contents (as shewn in
Figures 3 and 4) which can be easily removed for use, the remainder being then
slid back into the box a and the cover b replaced.
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 box or receptacle for tobacco and other materials, substantially as
herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Waterproof Aprons used in Riding on Horseback.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1891-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Waterproof Aprons used in Riding on Horseback.
I, EDMUND HOWL of Tipton in the County of Stafford Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide a waterproof covering for the knees
and thighs of the rider when riding on horseback in such a manner that the rain
cannot run down on to the pummel of the saddle, or the seat of the rider.
The manner in which I carry out my invention is as follows:-
Fig. 1, on the accompanying drawings shews waterproof apron rolled up.
Fig. 2, shews waterproof apron opened, and in use.
Fig. 3, shews waterproof apron rolled up and attached to saddle cloth, leather or
otherwise.
Fig. 4, shews waterproof apron opened.
I use the ordinary saddle cloth, leather or otherwise (A preferably) and fix a
waterproof apron B in front of same either by lacing, sewing, or other ways of
attachment, the top part of apron B is held round the rider's waist by means of
straps, which straps are fastened with a spring stud and eye as used on gloves or
otherwise this spring stud and eye is released automatically by a slight pull, so that
the rider cannot in any way get fixed to the saddle. The lower front end, and back
of waterproof apron is attached in the same way under the flap of the saddle, the
eye being sewn to the apron, & the stud sewn on to the saddle flap on the under
side.
When the waterproof apron is folded up, it is secured in its place by two small
straps C.
The waterproof apron can also be fixed to the front of a saddle by lacing, sewing,
or other ways of attachment, instead of the saddle cloth, leather or otherwise, and
be used in a similar manner.
I wish it to be understood that I do not bind myself to the exact details, as
several modifications may be used, without departing from the principle.
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. The attachment of a waterproof apron to a riding, saddle cloth, leather or
otherwise, and fastened round the rider by straps, spring stud and eye, or otherwise,
in such a way that he is released by the slightest pull, substantially as described.
2. The attachment of a waterproof apron, to the front of a riding saddle and
fastened round the rider, by strap, spring, stud and eye or otherwise, in such a way
that he is released by the slightest pull substantially as described.
Dated this 30th day of September 1891.
EDMUND HOWL.
Improvements in Musical Instruments, specially applicable for Per- formances on Theatre Stages, Concert Platforms, and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Feb., 1991-Accepted, 28th Mar., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Musical Instruments, specially applicable for Per-
formances on Theatre Stages, Concert Platforms, and the like.
We, THOMAS GILES and ALBERT GILES, performing as, the Brothers Gilleno,
of Hengler's Circus, Argyle Street, London, W., Musical Clowns, 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 thereof,
that is to say:-
Our invention relates to improvements in musical instruments and has for its
object to provide an apparatus specially applicable for performance on the stage of
theatres, concert rooms and the like whereby any required musical air or tune may
be executed thereon with considerable sonorous intensity and brilliant effect.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is a front elevation of my improved musical
apparatus, Fig. 2 being an end elevation partly in section of the same. Fig. 3 is a
detail.
My improved apparatus consists of a stand formed of two hollow uprights a a
bolted upon the feet which are connected together by a rod c. Two vertical
rods d d are capable of sliding at their lower extremities within the said uprights
being fixed therein in any suitable position by the headed screws ee; these rods are
surmounted by a hollow knob fx, for the purpose of ornamentation and of securing
the uppermost of the three hollow horizontal bars g g¹ g² in position owing to the
screw ends passing through the projections h', one of each of which is only shown
in the drawings, formed at the two ends of this uppermost bar and being secured
in tapped holes formed at the upper and solid ends of the rods dd which are hollow
with this exception. The bars g' g² are secured respectively to the rods d d by the
headed screws passing through holes formed in the rods d d and secured into
the tapped ends of the bars g².
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These horizontal bars carry a series of sonorous plates or gongs o of bell or other
suitable metal arranged in such a manner that when struck or sounded in succession
they shall form octaves, one complete octave being formed by the gongs o of the
bar g while the gongs of the other bars produce sounds which serve to modify the
octave. The plates or gongs o are suspended to their respective bars by silk cords
or equivalent having a loop at one end and a hook at the other, the loop end being
passed through one of the perforations of the gongs over the corresponding bar
and then attached to the said hook in the manner clearly shown in Fig. 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The improved musical instrument arranged, constructed and operating substantially
as described and shown and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 20th day of February 1891
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Cigarettes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Sept., 1891-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cigarettes.
I, HERMANN GOLDENFARB of 63 Greenwood Road. Dalston, London, Cigarette
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention consists in fitting one end of a cigarette with a tip which forms a
mouth piece that obviates injury to the lips and tongue by preventing immediate
contact with the paper envelope of the cigarette.
This effect by emptying a portion of the tobacco out of such paper envelope
after filling the same thus leaving a small vacuum at one end. I then line such
vacuum by inserting a coiled strip of stout paper therein which expanding forms a
socket after which I turn. in the top edge of the cigarette paper all round and
fasten the same with gum mucilage or other suitable adhesive. Having thus
formed the socket I then insert therein a quill or other tip while the mucilage
is wet so that as it dries it fixes the tip in the socket and holds it in position.
The accompanying drawing shews a cigarette made according to my invention―
a is that portion of the cigarette envelope which is filled with tobacco-b is the
socket formed in the manner above described and c the tip.
If desired a small piece of wool or other absorbent material may be placed in
the tip to act as a filter to intercept the nicotine and other impurities.
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 combination with a cigarette a quill or other tip fitted in one end thereof all
substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described and shewn.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1891.
ELT & Co.,
33, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Paper Files.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 4th July, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paper Files.
I, CHARLES EDGAR STONE of 7 King Street, West in the City of Toronto, in the
County of York in the Province of Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada, Accountant,
do hereby declare the nature of my 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 A. A' represent two upright wires,
curved at the top and are secured to the plate B on the floor of the device; CC show,
two upright wires which are secured to the balance weight D, located in an
oblong chamber E sunk in the floor of the device.
The upright wires C Care-when operating the device-pressed backwards at
the top in putting papers on the file and when said papers are placed on the
wires A A the balance weight D brings back the wires C C¹ to their normal
position.
It will be observed that there is a spring H placed in front of, and about midway
between the wires CC, and is secured on the lock-latch G, and to the plate B of
the floor of the device, which spring acts as a guide, causing the file to close every
time papers are passed over the wires. It acts also as a guard against papers
pushing off accidentally in filing the same, said spring when the file is full assists
the weight D to keep it closed up by pressing against the top of the papers.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. The combination in a paper file of the upright curved wires A. A', with the
plate B; the upright wires CC; with the balance weight D, secured on the under
ends thereof as shown and described.
2. The combination of the balance weight-chamber E, with the balance weight D
pivoted on the under face of the cover F.
3. The combination of the locking-latch G with the cover F operated by the
knob G¹.
4. The combination of the spring H, with the locking-latch G, secured by the
pivot screw G.
5. The combination of the spring H, with the wires A. A', and C C', operating
conjointly with the same in operating the file.
Dated this 19th day of March 1891.
Improvements in Winter Gloves.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Winter Gloves.
I, WALTER SHEAD, of 2, Holborn Bars, in the City of London, 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 :-
My invention consists in combining cords or corduroys with leather in the
manufacture of winter gloves. The backs of the gloves to be of the said cords or
corduroys and the palms and wrists of leather or the palms only of leather and the
backs and wrists of the said cords or corduroys.
The gloves to be partly or wholly lined with a warm material such as wool.
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 combining of cords or corduroys with leather in the manufacture of
winter gloves.
2. The making of winter gloves from cords or corduroys and leather combined.
Dated this 6th day of February 1891.
XI AT TER SHEAD
WALTER SHEAD
A. Stone Saw.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A. Stone Saw.
A communication from abroad by ROBERT SNARR, of 26, Elgin Avenue, Toronto,
in the Dominion of Canada, Stone Cutter.
I, REGINALD WILLIAM JAMES of 1, Queen Victoria Street, in the City of
London, Civil Engineer, 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 design a stone saw which will cut through stone
with rapidity and ease, and it consists essentially of a metal blade having notches
cut in it in such a manner that they will hold the chilled shot, used in sawing stone,
substantially as hereinafter more particularly explained.
Figure 1, is a view of my improved saw in the act of cutting a stone, a portion
of which is broken away to show the location of the chilled shot.
Figure 2, is an enlarged view of my improved stone saw blade.
I may mention that it is customary to make the edge of a stone saw blade
perfectly smooth and to use in connection with the said saw blade chilled shot
mixed with sand. With stone saws of this kind it usually takes an hour to cut two
inches deep into stone of ordinary hardness, whereas by the adoption of my
improved form of saw blade, I am able to cut about nine inches in the same time
and under the same circumstances.
A, represents the stone saw blade. A series of notches a, are made in the edge
of this blade and preferable in both edges, so that the blade may be reversed when
desired. It will be observed that the sides of each notch, a, are parallel with each
other. They are made parallel in order that the chilled shot, b, will be held in
position so as to effectually act against the stone being cut.
It will be noticed on reference to the drawing that the edges, d, of the portion of
the blade, A, between the notches, a, are on a straight line with each other so as to
support the blade, A, horizontally.
The great advantage of my improved saw lies in the fact that the chilled shot,
or other cutting material, is held in the notches as a sort of reserve, that is to say,
at each stroke of the saw (which of course rocks as it is worked) a portion of the
cutting material in the notch will fall on the stone and at each return stroke a
certain portion of the cutting material is gathered into the notch, and in that way a
full supply of cutting material is always ready for work.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
As an improved stone saw, a metal plate having a series of notches with sub-
stantially parallel sides made in the edge of the said saw blade; substantially as
and for the purpose specified.
nu 10th day of October 1801
FELL & WILDING,
1, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Grids or Gratings of Openers, Scutchers, Carding Engines, and similar Machines."
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Oct., 1891-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Grids or Gratings of Openers, Scutchers,
Carding Engines, and similar Machines."
We, WILL LORD, Machine Maker, of the firm of Lord Brothers, Canal Street
Works, Todmorden, in the County of York, THOMAS GANDY MILLS, Manager,
and SAMUEL NEWELL, Foreman, both of the same place, 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 improvements in the grids or gratings of openers
scutchers, carding engines and similar machines for treating textile materials, and
our improvements consist essentially in forming such grids or gratings without
what is technically termed "hook "but instead with their working faces in the
true form of a circle or segment of a circle or in a smooth curve so that the
cleaning or working surface is even and the cleaning edges do not project beyond
the face of the grid as has hitherto been customary.
And in order that our invention may be fully understood and readily carried
into effect we will describe the accompanying sheet of drawings reference being
had to the figures and letters marked thereon.
Figure 1 is a plan of part of a grid or grating made according to our
improvements and
Fig. 2 is a transverse section of the same.
From the drawing it will be seen that the grid or grating a has the usual
openings b, but that the cleaning edges c do not project beyond the face of the
grid and this absence of "hook" is as already stated the essence of our invention.
We prefer to cast our improved grid in segments, but it may be stamped or
punched out of sheet metal.
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 grid or grating substantially as herein set forth having its
cleaning or working edges flush with the face of the grid instead of projecting
beyond said face as hitherto customary.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1891.
H. B. BARLOW,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Brushes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1891-Accepted, 20th June, 1891
Improvements in Brushes.
1, WILLIAM DAVENPORT, of Rangemore Heaton Park Manchester in the
County of Lancaster 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 :-
It consists of certain improvements whereby the back of the brush is made
available for removing the coarse or projecting dirt from a garment or other
object before the bristle side of the brush is brought into use.
To accomplish this I cut or otherwise form the whole or part of the back of the.
brush with shaped or toothed grooves, either lengthways crossways or both or
intersecting each other or fit the back with plates formed in a similar manner of
either metal, indiarubber, or any other suitable material so as to form a series of
ridges or teeth.
Or I leave the wirework with which the bristles are secured to the back
uncovered so as to form a series of rounded projections along the back of the
brush the wirework in this case being made as ornamental as possible, or, I fit
ornamental wirework or other suitable perforated metal work over the back of
the brush.
My invention is not only applicable to dry brushes such as clothes and boot
brushes, but also to wet brushes such as scrubbing brushes, and the brushes used in
lavatories, usually denominated "nailbrushes," in which latter case a grooved
rubber back is of great service in removing inkspots and other stains from the
fingers.
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. Forming, or fitting, the backs of brushes with a series of ridges or teeth,
substantially as described hereinbefore, for the purpose set forth.
2nd. Forming, or fitting, the backs of brushes with a wire or perforated metal
back, substantially as described hereinbefore, for the purpose set forth.
Dated the 14th day of May 1891.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
464, Market Street, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
Improvements in the Permanent Way of Railways.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1891-Accepted, 24th Oct., 18.01
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Permanent Way of Railways.
I, GUSTAV WEPFER, of Wasseralfingen, in the Kingdom of Wurtemburg and
German Empire, Mining Engineer, 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 railway rail, the head of which has on one side a
projection or flange set at a lower level than the bearing surface on the top of the
head aforesaid.
Such a rail possesses the following advantages over the rails hitherto known :-
First, owing to the projection or Hange, the rail presents greater resistance to
vertical and especially to lateral pressure; and, secondly, it is unnecessary to take
measurements in order to ascertain the extent of wear, for, upon the head of the
rail becoming so far worn down that its bearing surface is almost on a level with
the lateral flange, it is at once apparent that the rail requires replacing.
In the accompanying drawings, two of the improved rails are represented.
Fig. 1 is a cross section of one of the rails, which has, except as regards the
lateral flange, similar sides; the fish-plates being shewn in end elevation.
Fig. 2 is a corresponding view, with the fish-plates omitted.
Fig. 3 illustrates the appearance of the rail when worn.
Fig. 4 is a view corresponding with Fig. 1, but shewing a rail which has, apart
from the lateral flange, dissimilar sides.
Fig. 5 represents the same rail without fish-plates.
Fig. 6 illustrates the appearance of the rail shewn in Figs. 4 and 5 when worn.
When the heads of the rail is worn to the extent shown by a, then the wheel
comes into contact with the lateral flange b; this being an indication that the rail
requires replacing.
The fish-plate d is formed with a projection and a foot A, which strengthen the
same against lateral pressure. Further, the heights of the fish-plates c and d are
such that, when the fish-plates are in place, they lie close against the head and the
foot of the rail and strengthen the rail against vertical pressure.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
1. A railway rail formed with a lateral flange set below the level of the rail-
head, for strengthening the rail against vertical and especially against lateral
pressure, and serving also to indicate the amount of wear which may have taken
place, substantially as herein described.
2. The combination, with a railway rail having a lateral flange b, of a fish-plate d
having a projection 7 and a foot l', substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1891.
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
An Improved Tea Pot.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 12th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tea Pot.
JOSEPH GEORGE PLATER 10 Amelia Street Walworth Road S.E. Inventor
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An ordinary tea pot with a false bottom made of wire gauze, fixed just above the
spout and falling to the back, allowing the tea to pass freely through to the
lower bottom.
Dated this 11th day of November 1891.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tea Pot.
JOSEPH GEORGE PLATER 10 Amelia Street Walworth Road S.E. Inventor
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 ordinary tea pot with a false bottom made of wire gauze fixed just above the
spout and falling to the back, allowing the tea to pass freely through to the lower
bottom.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
nanformed I dooler that
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tea Pot.
JOSEPH GEORGE PLATER 10 Amelia Street Walworth Road S.E. Inventor
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 ordinary tea pot with a false bottom made of wire gauze fixed just above the
spout and falling to the back, allowing the tea to pass freely through to the lower
bottom.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what
to be performed I declare that
what I claim is :
the
The strainer A covers the whole of the bottom.
It gives a good flow of tea without the leaves getting into the spout.
It surpasses all portable strainers now in use.
Dated this 12th day of August 1892.
Improvements in Stop-cocks.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1892
Improvements in Stop-cocks.
I, CARL SCHERLER of Ruheplatz Strasse Berlin in the German Empire, Manu-
facturer, 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 stop-cocks and its objects are to facilitate the construc-
tion and to lessen the cost of manufacturing such cocks.
As at present generally constructed some of the parts of stop-cocks have to be
finished in the vice and by hand or be left in the rough state, but by constructing
them to embody these improvements they may be entirely finished by lathework.
The drawings appended hereto illustrate in what manner this invention may be
carried into effect, and are hereinafter referred to.
Figure 1 represents a longitudinal section of the improved stop-cock the plug
being shewn partly in section and partly in elevation ;
Figure 2 an elevation of the plug; and
Figure 3 an elevation of the complete cock.
The cock consists essentially of the tubular body a and the coned plug b. The
body a is formed preferably by boring a central hole a through a brass or other
suitable rod, the tube so formed being turned to have a slightly larger diameter a¹
at or about its centre. One end of the cock is then turned down and screwed as
at c, whilst the other end d is bored and tapped to correspond. A suitable packing
washer or ring is provided to fit on the end c.
The thicker portion a' of the body of the cock is bored through in a direction at
right angles to its axis and is suitably coned. The coned plug is ground into
place in this coned hole in the usual manner. The passage through the taper plug
is indicated by the letter and a suitable tommy hole i may be formed through the
neck e for turning the cock on and off, the position of the hole i indicating at the
same time whether the cock is closed or open. The passage through the plug is
made slightly larger than the bore a through the cock.
At its lower end a³ the plug is screwed and furnished with a washer and nut g
by means of which the plug is prevented from being accidentally removed and
which also serves for tightening and adjusting the plug within its seat. For this
purpose the washer must of course bear against the body of the cock and accord-
ingly a flat part is turned upon the enlarged part a' concentric with the plug so as
to furnish a seat for the washer.
The angular motion of the plug is limited by means of the pins ll coming into
contact with the stops k k¹.
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 stop-cock constructed substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated
by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 21st day of December A.D. 1891.
WILLIAM E. HEYS,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1891

page_text: means of the knob on the rod n, forcing the bottom stamp into contact with the
moistened part of the letter and affixing it. The letter is then drawn out in the
direction of the arrow, that is at right angles to the direction in which it was
inserted and the stamp passes under the roller z which presses it firmly onto the
letter.
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. An apparatus for stamping letters and the like consisting of the damper and
water reservoir and of the stamp receptacle and plunger by means of which the
letter is first moistened and the stamp then affixed to the moistened part, the whole
constructed substantially as described.
2. An apparatus for stamping letters and the like consisting of the damper and
water reservoir, of the stamp receptacle and its plunger, and of the roller, by
means of which the letter is moistened, the stamp affixed and finally firmly pressed
into contact with the letter, the whole constructed substantially as described.
3. The construction and arrangement of apparatus for stamping letters and the
like substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 16th day of April 1891.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Lowering Apparatus applicable as a Fire Escape or for other purposes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
COME DETE DIECIFICATION.
Improved Lowering Apparatus applicable as a Fire Escape or for
other purposes.
I FREDERIC HOLTHAUSEN, of No. 5 Hauteville, Paris, France, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:--
The object of the present invention is to provide a new fire escape, consisting of a
spiral cylinder, upon which is wound the cord which serves to regulate the descent.
In order that my invention may be more readily understood, I have hereto
annexed a drawing illustrative thereof.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the apparatus and Fig. 2 is a part sectional elevation
thereof.
The apparatus is composed of a sleeve or cylinder a in which is formed a spiral
groove b, of which the pitch is progressive.
The cylinder, including the suspension rings c and the regulating hooks d, are
formed in a single casting.
The cord which regulates the descent of the apparatus, passes through the two
eyes e, which terminate the spiral and which are also integral with the sleeve
or cylinder a, a form of construction which imparts great security to my apparatus,
the cord not being able to leave the cylinder or spiral groove.
The two rings c which serve for the suspension, are cast integral with the sleeve,
as well as the hooks d, forming thus a collection of parts perfectly solid, and not
presenting any weak points, either as regards strength, or accuracy of working.
In order to effect the regulation of the apparatus in its descending motion, that
is to say, to retard the descent, or arrest it completely, it is sufficient to give the
cord one or two turns around the lower hook d.
The apparatus is applicable to other purposes in addition to its use as a fire-
escape, which is the principle object, but it may be used in any trade or occupation
in which persons require to be suspended in mid-air for any length of time.
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 complete apparatus for facilitating escape from fire and similar purposes,
constructed substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
D
his 21st day of September 1831.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Waterproof Garments.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Waterproof Garments.
I, GEORGE JAMES WRIGHT of the firm of BRICE PALMER AND WRIGHT of
14 Cannon Street in the City of London, Manufacturers, 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 more particularly to waterproof cloaks or coats having
capes attached thereto or forming a portion thereof when such cloaks or capes or
both are made of a material which is rendered impervious to moisture and not to
air, without the use of india rubber.
The objects of this invention are to enable a cloak made of the above material to
afford more complete protection against moisture to the wearer, without destroying
the ventilating properties of the material, and to cause a cloak made according to
this invention to fall more gracefully when worn than is the case with such cloaks
as hitherto made.
Now, according to this invention, we make the cape portion of the cloak of two
thicknesses of cloth or other fabric, joined together at the edges and where attached
to the cloak only, leaving the two thicknesses of the material between the joined
portions separate and independent from each other.
By this means, the garment is
rendered more perfectly waterproof, as the moisture would have to permeate two
thicknesses of material instead of one.
Also, if the outer portion of the cape were covered with moisture, ventilation
would still go on through the inner thickness of material, and the cape being
heavier, has a more graceful appearance when worn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, what we claim is :—
In waterproof garments made of a material which is impervious to water but
not to air, forming the capes thereof of a double thickness of material, substantially
as and for the purposes stated.
Dated the 19th dor of March 1801
ERNEST SALAMAN,
61 and 62, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.