matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 5th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 8th June, 1888
1, DAMUEL WILSON OF 1 Duke Street, St. Helens, Lancashire Oneinist & Druggist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in papers, for catching
and killing flies and which papers are known as fly-papers.
My invention consists of a piece of paper cut to any suitable configuration and
which paper may be of that class known as parchment paper, or any other paper
which is non-porous, strong and tough.
At the top and bottom of the said fly-paper is a margin for the purpose of printing
thereon descriptive matter and directions.
I also leave a margin at each side, and coat the remaining surface of the paper with
a substance which is both soft, and of a tenacious character, preferably bird-lime in
solution of carbon bi-sulphide.
The carbon bi-sulphide facilitates the spreading of the bird-lime which attracts the
flies and holds them by reason of its sticky nature.
By this my invention the fingers are not soiled in using the fly-papers and the
bird-lime which is stronger than other sticky substances used is well spread and does
not permeate through the paper.
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HORN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: 1, SAMUEL WILSON, of 71 Duke Street St. Helens, Lancashire, Chemist and Druggist,
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 my invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in papers known
as fly papers, and used for the purpose of catching and killing flies.
Said invention consists essentially of a piece of paper of that class known as
parchment paper but may however be of any other paper which is non porous, strong
and tough, and which paper is cut to any suitable configuration.
At the top and bottoin of said fly paper is a margin for the purpose of printing
thereon descriptive matter and directions.
At the sides I leave a margin and coat the remaining surface of the paper with a
substance which is both soft and of a tenacious character.
The substance with which I coat the paper consists of bird lime in solution of carbon
bisulphide. The carbon bisulphide facilitates the spreading of the bird lime which
attracts the flies and holds them by reason of its sticky nature.
By the use of this my invention the fingers are not soiled whilst handling them,
and the bird lime (which is stronger than other sticky substances) does not permeate
through the paper.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is :-
A fly paper consisting of a piece of parchment paper or other non porous paper cut
to any suitable configuration, and said paper coated with bird lime in solution of
carbon bisulphide, a margin at the top and bottom of said paper for descriptive
matter, and a margin at each side of said paper, all substantially as and for the
purposes hereinbefore set forth.
Improvements in or relating to the Production of Ammonia and Oxalic Acid and Alkaline Salts from Molasses or from Desaccha- rized Lyes without Carbonization.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Ammonia and
Oxalic Acid and Alkaline Salts from Molasses or from Desaccha-
rized Lyes without Carbonization.
1, Dr. EMIL MEYER of Berlin in the German Empire, Chemist, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Molasses being heated and melted with at least the same weight of dry caustic
potash or caustic soda decomposition takes place gradually without rising or frothing,
the greater part of the organic matter is destroyed and a considerable quantity
of oxalic salts is formed. This decomposition taking place at 180°-220° C. produces
a light yellow colored fluid hardening after cooling to a greenish yellow.
According to the quantity of organic matter contained in the molasses a larger or
smaller excess of caustic alkali is required, the quantity of which must be at least
eight times as great but not exceeding twenty times the quantity contained in
the molasses itself.
The alkali is finally recovered completely as carbonate by glowing after separating
the oxalic salts.
The chloride of potassium contained in the molasses is either separated during the
refining of the oxalic salts or may be recovered afterwards crystallized from the
caustic lye produced by treating with lime and then boiled down to 40° Baume. A small
quantity of chloride of potassium does not however interfere with the smelting
process.
The smelting is preferably done in cast iron stills provided with heads and
refrigerators and heated either by direct heating from the exterior or by superheated
steam in a system of tubes. The molten mass when finished is. run off from a
convenient opening in the bottom of the still and is dissolved after cooling for the
purpose of separating the oxalic acid as oxalic salt either by evaporation or by
treating it with lime the moiber lye of the last process to be treated like other
alkaline liquors for the purpose of separating pure potash soda and the other salts.
The greater part however may be used over again.

page_text: Instead of molasses may be treated the thin lye removed by the various processes
of separating sugar from molasses, in which case the expense of evaporating the thin
caustic alkalis is obviated. The caustic lime recovered by these processes from the
saccharate of lime may be used for preparing the alkaline liquids required for the
melting process.
Desaccharised lyes containing an excess of alkali after treatment with lime and
potash in described manner may be concentrated or evaporated in a triple-effect
vacuum-pan and a small quantity of ammonia generated thereby may afterwards he
collected. By the process of decomposition taking place in the melting still by the
potassium hydroxide the greater part of the ammonia is recovered.
Dated this 16th day of December 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 23rd May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th June, 1888
JAMES JOHNSON,
Agent.

page_text: unis invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The invention relates to Tobacco pipes, Cigar, and Cigarette holders and to apparatus
generally used in smoking tobacco.
The object is to provide simple convenient and efficient apparatus whereby
when Tobacco is smoked deleterious or noxious matter is prevented from reaching
the smoker.
The invention consists essentially in the combination of a Tobacco container and
stem with a Wash bottle or Filter connected to the said container and stem by
flexible tubes.
The connection is made by a metal ferrule nicely fitting into the stem of the said
container and on the Mouthpiece thereof.
Inside the ferrule there is a-stop placed S (see Diagram) to divert the tobacco
smoke through the two short tubes branching out of the ferrule.
To these tubes the flexible tubes F F (see Diagram) are attached.
The flexible tubes are cemented together or made double and pass through
the stopper or cork which fits airtight into the Wash bottle or Filter B (sec
Diagram).
To the longer flexible tube in the Wash-bottle or filter a small piece of tube of some
hard material is fixed P (see Diagram).
The shorter tube is cut off after passing through the stopper, to which it is
fastened.
The Tobacco smoke from the container or pipe passes through the longer tube and
water or other liquid or porous substance in the washbottle or filter to be filtered,
thence through the shorter tube and Mouthpiece to the Smoker.
The Washbottle or filter suspended by the flexible tubes may be conveniently carried
in the waistcoat pocket whilst smoking.
By pulling out the Mouthpiece and stem of the Tobacco container the ferrule and
apparatus are detached. The same mouthpiece is also made to fit the stem of the
Tobacco container or pipe, so by fixing the Mouthpiece to the stem of the Tobacco
container a common Tobacco pipe of the first order is formed.
The Apparatus thus forming a portable Hookah, cooling and filtering the smoke or
a common Tobacco pipe at pleasure.

page_text: The stem and tobacco container or pipe may be made of wood or any material, and
the Mouthpiece of Amber or any composition.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what 1
claim is :-
First. The fixing of a stop in the ferrule that joins together the Mouthpiece and
Stem of the Tobacco container so as to divert the course of the smoke, or a stop in
the Mouthpiece or stem of the Tobacco container answering the same purpose of
diverting the course of the smoke substantially as herein described.
Secondly-The use of double tubes or tubes cemented together to attach to the
ferrule, Mouthpiece, or Stem of the Tobacco container to convey the smoke into
the wash bottle or filter thence to the smoker, substantially as herein described.
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Coating Furposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 21st June, 1887.
Coating Furposes.
I, JOSEPH GOWLAND THOMPSON of No. 311 Cable Street Saint Georges in-the-East
in the County of Middlesex Oil and Colorman 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 an improvement in the apparatus for regulating and
extinguishing the light of Oil and Spirit Lamps without in any way interfering with
the wick spindles after the otton is once lighted. The drawing annexed shows
several views of the burners of oil and spirit lamps having my improvements applied
thereto.
For this purpose a sliding tube a open at both ends is fitted closely over the wick
tube b. Connected with this outer tube is an ordinary lever c (or rack and pinion)
by means of which the tube a can be raised or lowered as required.
By raising the tube a to the requisite height the light is immediately and completely
extinguished the apparatus being so constructed that it can be projected above the
outer cone d of the burner if found to be necessary.
This sliding tube a acts also as a regulator. It can be so adjusted by means of the
lever c (or rack and pinion e' Figure 4) as to reduce the light as low as possible or
the flame can be increased as may be required without either lowering or raising
the wick.
This improvement is also applicable to Lamps fitted with more than one wick tube
as shown in Figures 1 and 2 Figure 2 being a separate view of tubes a a. Additional
outer tubes are placed over each wick holder b and put in motion as before described.

page_text: Figure 3 shows a burner having a single wick and tube a in three positions and
Figure 4 shows the extinguishing tube a as raised and lowered by a rack and
pinion c¹.
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 improved arrangement and application of a sliding tube or tubes open at both
ends fitted closely over the wick holder or holders of Oil and Spirit Lamps used for
either Lighting or Heating purposes and raised or lowered as may be required by
means of an ordinary lever or rack connected therewith for the purpose of regulating
and extinguishing the light in the manner herein before described.
Dated thin 17th of M 1007
Year: 1887

page_text: I WILLIAM SNAYDON of Corscombe in the county of Dorset, Farmer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
My Invention relates to an improved construction of Iron Hurdles by which their
removal from place to place is easily and readily effected.
In accordance with iny Invention I place a small wheel c near the foot of each of
the end uprights A. A; said wheels running in a transverse direction relatively to the
length of the hurdle; the wheels c aforesaid may either rotate on studs or axles
adapted to the end uprights A. A., or the lowest of the series of longitudinal bars,
forming portion of the hurdle may be arranged sufficiently near the ground to allow
of said horizontal bar serving as an axle for the wheels.
In the ordinary construction of hurdles the extremities of the uprights A. A. usually
enter the ground in a perpendicular direction as shown by the dotted lines in
accompanying drawings; as this arrangement however would interfere with and
prevent the improved hurdle according to my Invention from resting on the wheels c
when raised from the ground to an angle sufficient to allow of its being conveniently
wheeled about, I provide supplementary prongs d" adapted to the crank feet d. of a
suitable length and at a convenient distance to allow of the hurdle being raised as
before described from the ground; also by means of the supplementary prong pieces
adapted to the end uprights A, A., additional rigidity and strength will be given to the
feet d.
I also propose in accordance with my Invention to slightly crank the foot of the
middle upright B. (or the feet of the intermediate uprights in cases where more than
one intermediate upright is used) as shown at d¹.
As a modification of the arrangement above described, one wheel only may be fixed.
to the center upright B, instead of one at each end or it may form a third wheel if
desired.
My Invention is applicable to hurdles of any dimensions and of any of the usual
types or descriptions."

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:
First. An improved portable hurdle substantially as herein described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
Second. The application to hurdles of a wheel or runner or of wheels or runners,
substantially as and for the purpose herein described; the feet or prongs of the hurdle
being so formed as to allow of the adaptation and use of the wheel or runnor or wheels
or runners c, substantially as set forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 29th Apr., 1887.
I, GEORGE LITTING, of the Grammar School, Stevenage, Herts, Clerk in Holy
Orders, 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:
I mount a pair of discs A A, made of metal or other material, with knife-cleaning
buffers between them, on a spindle B B, and on the same spindle I mount a circular
shoe-brush CC. This brush is either securely attached to one of the discs, or separato
from them by an interval of space, but revolves with the discs. The spindle-handle D
bears a pulley E, which, by means either of a strap or cog wheel, drives a second
pulley and spindle GG, to which is attached another circular shoe-brush H H.
This spindle may also, if desired, carry a pair of discs and knife-cleaning buffers.
One of the brushes is for removing dirt, and the other for polishing.
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 combination whereby one or more circular shoe-brushes and a pair of discs
carrying knife-cleaning buffers can be driven by means of the same spindle, in the
manner as herein substantially described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 12th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 27th July, 1888
EDWIN HENRY BRINDLEY LYNE 54 London Street Fitzroy Square London, W.
Property Master do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
A pipe & rose to conduct a spray on prints untill the Tank is as full of water as
wanted being regulated by regulator which raises Ball- which lifts self acting Plug
which runs water off leaving Prints on marbles which covers the bottom of Tank,
when as the Ball lowers it replaces Plug, and so continues filling and emptying, it can
be fixed on Tubs or anything that is now in present use by Photographers, needs
no watching.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1887
Complete Left, 31st Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 4th May, 1888
1, EDWARD JAMES TAYLOR, of Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex, Distiller do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
By
According to my invention in place of using fresh water in making the Mash, or
infusion or solution, for distilling I employ sea or salt water entirely or in part.
this means I obtain a better spirituous fermentation, whilst acetic fermentation and
putrefaction are checked and an improved quality of spirit is produced.
Dad thin and day of T₁l. 1997

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Spirits..
I, EDWARD JAMES TAYLOR, of Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex, Distiller,
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 :-
According to my invention in place of using fresh water in making the mash, or
infusion or solution, for distilling, I employ sea or salt water entirely or in part. By
this means I obtain a better spirituous fermentation, whilst acetic fermentation and
putrefaction are checked and an improved quality of spirit is produced, the fermenta-
tion can also be advantageously carried on at a higher temperature than with fresh
water.
The proportion of salt in the water can be greatly varied :-the larger the per
centage the better are acetic fermentation and putrefaction prevented but on the
other hand spirituous fermentation is rendered more difficult. Perfect spirituous
fermentation can be obtained with sea water alone but it requires care and attention
to keep up the temperature for this reason I prefer to add about 50 per cent. of
fresh water and still weaker solutions are useful.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The use in the manufacture of spirits of sea or salt water for making the mash,
infusion or solution substantially as described.
Cisterns, Urinals, and the like.
Year: 1887

page_text: Cisterns, Urinals, and the like.
I, JOHN BUCKLE of 21 Bourne Street, Hull, in the County of Yorkshire Plumber &c.
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for WATER CLOSET CISTERNS, URINALS &c.
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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This is a Syphon formed by a Trapped Upright Pipe, No. 4, having a Cap, or
Cover, No. 1. with Air pipe No. 2 to top-to be used either automaticly by pressure of
water or by lifting the Cap-with lever or other Appliance-To be made of Lead,
Iron or other Metal or Earthenware &c.
By lifting the Cap-by means of any ordinary or special lever or other Appliance-
the Syphon will be charged-and the water set in motion-so that any regulated
quantity of water will be discharged to Water Closet &c-Or by making the Cap
fixed the Syphon can be charged by the pressure of a head of water in Cistern,
giving an intermittant supply regulated by the flow of Water into Cistern. In no
case can a further supply be had until the Cistern or other receptacle is again filled
to the requisite height-No. 1 Cap. 2, Air Pipe. 3, Stud. 4, Stand Pipe
5, Discharge Pipe.
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. Ensuring a supply of Air to Cap No. 1. at every discharge by means of Air pipe
No. 2 to Top terminating above bottom of Cap.
2. Abscence of any Valve, Joint or working part in Cistern thereby reducing
friction and wear of Material.
3. Prevention of contamination of water being doubly trapped between Water
Closet &c. and Cistern.
4. Prevention of waste No second discharge can take place until the Cap is in
position and the Cistern filled to the regulated height-The water cannot be left
running.
JOHN BUCKLE.
the Churns Moving when the Vehicles are in Motion.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Oct., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 14th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 20th Oct., 1888
the Churns Moving when the Vehicles are in Motion.
I WILLIAM RICHARD SEWELL of 49 Praed Street & 9 South Wharf Paddington
Middlesex, carriage van & cart builder, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for SECURING CHURNS IN VEHICLES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF MILK" to be as follows:-
A flat hook of the width of the churn handle & lined with leather or other soft
substance passes over the churn handle & is continued into a light framework of
suitable metal which revolves on the stem of the hook; at the lower end of the
framework is fixed a boss with a screw through which passes a stem which is secured
to the platform or bottom of the vehicle by an eye or other fitting. The top of the
stem is left square over which a slotted key sliding on the framework drops to secure
it when adjusted. When the framework revolves the two loose rods connecting the
churn handle & platform respectively are drawn together by means of the screw
thread on the lower stem & locked by the key thus drawing the churn firmly to the
bed of the vehicle.
Dated this Eighteenth day of October 1887.
WILLIAM R. SEWELL.

page_text: the Churns Moving when the Vehicles are in Motion.
I, WILLIAM RICHARD SEWELL of 49 Praed Street Paddington in the County of
Middlesex, Van Builder, do hereby declare the nature of my invention, for
SECURING CHURNS IN VEHICLES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF MILK TO PREVENT THE
CHURNS MOVING WHEN THE VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION, and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
A flat hook of the width of the churn handle lined with leather or other soft
substance passes over the churn handle & is continued into a light framework of
suitable metal which revolves on the stem of the hook. At the lower end of the
framework is fixed a boss with a screw through which passes a stem which is secured
to the platform or bottom of the vehicle by an eye or other fitting the top of the
stem A is left square over which a slotted key B sliding on the framework Cfits.
the framework revolves, the two loose rods connecting the churn handle & platform
respectively are drawn together by means of the screw thread on the lower stem
& locked by the key B, thus drawing the churn firmly to the bed of the vehicle.
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As
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
I. The fixing of the churn securely to the vehicle.
II. The securing of the fastener from coming loose by means of the slotted key B
as above described.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, HERRMANN BUTTERMILCH, Manufacturer of Halle % in the Kingdom of
Prussia, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention and in what manner tho
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This Invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in what are known as
clothes pegs and the following is a clear and exact description of the same referenco
being had to the accompanying Drawings which make a part of this Specification
and to the figures and letters of referenco marked thereon.
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a clothes peg according to this invention.
Figure 2 is a side view of same.
This Invention consists in constructing a clothes peg, as herein set forth and
illustrated, so that by applying pressure at one end, the other end will open and take
in the clothes line and the article to be attached thereto.
To the above end the clothes peg (which is preferably of wood and in one piece) is
formed of a bifurcated stem having rounded jaws cd, such jaws and stem being
constructed with a slit g to allow the jaws cd to be sprung open to receive the
clothes line and the article to be attached thereto. The stem is provided with wing
pieces ab springing from the jaws c d forming angled slits ef as shown in Figure 1
of the Drawings. In consequence of this formation, if the wing pieces a bare
pressed upon by the fingers of the operator the jaws c d will open so that the clothes
fine and the article to be attached thereto will pass through the mouth k into the
rounded part and when the pressure of the fingers is removed from the wing
pieces a b the jaws c d will close upon the clothes line, and secure the article thereto.
To release the article the peg is opened by pressing on the wing pieces a b.

page_text: The clothes peg as above described is used for attaching clothes, linen and other
articles to lines for drying purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A clothes peg consisting of a bifurcated stem h having wing pieces a band jaws cd
substantially as set forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 13th Dec., 1887
I WALTER HARRY WILLIAM FOSTER of No. 7 Pall Mall in the County of
Middlesex Artist 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 Invention is a new and improved Light Reflector and is produced by means
of an encasement of either Glass Metal China Enamel or Wood (painted silvered or
burnished) in a frame work or box which acts as a Mirror so that by means of a
light placed either at the top or bottom or in a horizontal or vertical position the
Reflector will exhibit any object by night or day and reflect light in any position or
place, for instance it may be used for signalling at Railway Stations the destination
of an approaching Train by being fixed in the front of an Engine, and also for
exhibiting Advertisements by perforation of the front of the box or for throwing light
upon a Picture or other fixed object.
The construction and effect of the Mirror is indicated and illustrated in the accom-
panying Drawings marked respectively A and B. Drawing A is a box or case with
a swing front open, shewing from its inside the Mirror as fixed. Drawing B is the
box closed with side lights for displaying an Advertisement; the word "Mirror"
thereon being the representation of a perforated word in the front of the Box indicating
an Advertisement.
Figure 1 on Drawing A indicates the Mirror or Reflector. Figure 2 marks the
position of the openings of the Box for the reception of the light. Figure 3 is the front
of the case upon which an advertisement or name is placed or perforated. Figure 4
marks the socket or position of the Lamp or Light for lighting the Mirror.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said
my
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The construction of the Mirror or Reflector so as to produce the display of light
upon any object and in any position.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1887.
Complete Left, 28th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 29th Apr., 1887.
I ISAAC GREENBURY of 6 The Arcade in the City of Edinburgh Jeweller, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
My Invention consists in forming hair forks or similar articles which serve as
ornamental fastenings for ladies hair, with receptacles for holding the pins of brooches
so that the said brooches can be worn as hair ornaments.
To that end I form a passage through the side of that part of the hair fork which
protrudes from the hair the said passage being sufficiently large to admit of a brooch
pin passing through, the catch of the brooch fastening the end of the pin thus making
it secure to the hair fork, this being a quick and simple means of making brooches
useful for wearing as hair ornaments without having additional grips or tubes rivited
to the surface of hair forks.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair Forks or Pins.
I ISAAC GREENBURY of 6 Arcade in the city and county of Edinburgh Jeweller
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in, and by the following
statement:
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My Invention consists in forming hair forks or similar articles which serve as
ornamental fastenings for ladies hair with receptacles for holding the pins of brooches
so that the said brooches can be worn as hair ornaments.
To that end I form a passage through the side of that part of the pin which
protrudes from the hair, the said passage being sufficiently large to admit of a brooch
pin passing through, the catch of the brooch fastening the end of the pin, thus making
it secure to the hair fork, this being a quick and simple means of making brooches
useful for wearing as hair ornaments without having additional grips or tubes
rivitted to the said hair fork.
In the accompanying drawings figure 1 illustrates a hair fork with a brooch secured
to it. The fork shown in figure 2 has a drilled passage A through the side into which
the pin B passes.
Figure 3 is a side view of hair fork showing passage A.
Figure 4 illustrates a pin with single stem showing passage A drilled through the
side.
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 improvement in hair forks or pins for holding the pins of brooches by means
of a drilled passage through side of the hair fork itself substantially as herein
described.
D
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Year: 1887

page_text: We, MARY SMOUT, of Melrose House, Quarry Road, and CHARLES LICK FOLD SMOUT,
of 8 Trinity Street, both of Hastings in the County of Sussex, Seaweed Florists do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to bu
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of our invention is an improved method of preparing seaweeds, corallines,
sponges, zoophytes, and other marine objects for use in dress trimmings, fringes,
bouquets, table decorations, and for all purposes to which natural and artificial flowers
can be ornamentally applied.
We first thoroughly cleanse the material from all dirt, and then bleach it by any of
the methods now in use, or we improve on the methods of bleaching now in use by
steeping the material in a solution of permanganate of potash, and afterwards in a very
weak acidified solution of superoxalate of potash.
The material is then thoroughly washed and afterwards soaked in a solution of
glycerine, or in a solution of a deliquescent salt, and then dried.
It is then fastened to wire by twisting paper or thin gutta percha round the stalk
and wire in the usual manner.
The material thus fixed on wire is shaken in a box containing finely powdered starch
by which means the pores of the material are filled and the surface covered with the
fine powder.
We use starch for the purpose of drying the objects which have been moistened by
glycerine, and for the purpose of preventing the colours which are afterwards applied
from staining anything to which the objects thus treated are applied.
It is then coloured and mounted in the usual way.

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 :
1st. For the purpose of preparing seaweeds and other marine objects for ornamental
purposes, the use in the process of bleaching of a very dilute acidified solution of
superoxalate of potash, substantially as described.
2nd. For the purpose of preparing seaweeds and other marine objects for ornamental
purposes, the use of starch as, and for the purpose described in the foregoing
specification.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 18th Mar., 1887.
1, GEORGE ALFRED HARVEY, 65 Loampit Vale, Lewisham, in the County of Kent,
Zinc Worker, 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 invention relates to the effective support of gutters of iron, zinc, or other
materials, at the eaves of buildings, by a more convenient method than has been
employed hitherto.
I propose to effect this object by a cradle bracket of wrought, or cast, iron, or other
metal, made, or cast, in two pieces.
Referring to the drawings which accompany this Specification, and which illustrate
this invention―
Fig. 1. is a perspective view of the back part of my cradle bracket, which is fastened
to the wooden plate A, Fig. 3, by screws as shown (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) in Figs. 1 & 3.
Fig. 2. is a perspective view of the front part of my cradle bracket, and,
Fig. 3. is a section showing the two parts of the bracket bolted together, fastened to
the wall, and having the gutter resting in the bracket.
The upper edges of both portions of the bracket, B B &c., Figs. 1, 2, 3, are turned
in, and enclose the upper edges of the gutter, CC, Fig. 3.
In attaching the bracket, the inner portion, Fig. 1, is first screwed to the wall
plate, A. The bottom part of the front portion of the bracket, D D D D, Fig. 2, is
passed over above the bottom part of the back portion E E E E Fig. 1, the tongue, F.
Fig. 2, passes into a slot G, Fig. 1, the bolt, H Figs. 2, 3, passes into the opening 1,
Fig. 1, and is screwed up at J, Fig. 3, when the attachment is complete. The
fastening, H, may also be screwed upwards by working a thread into the plate D D &c.
Fig. 2 at H.
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-
First The construction of a gutter bracket in two paris, with the bottom portion
of the one part covering the bottom portion of the other part, and binding the two
ogether to form the sill of the bracket.

page_text: Second-The turned in upper edges of the bracket, by which the following
dvantages are secured :-
The gutter, resting in the bracket, is kept in its place and shape, without any
other fixing or fastening whatsoever.
-The turned over edge will prevent the gutter being lifted by gusts of wind,
or other force from below.
c-The turned in edge will strengthen the gutter against crushing outward
pressure by ladders or other force.
d-Dispensing with all nails and fastenings will give the gutter free play for
contraction and expansion.
Third The adaptability of this invention, in its principle, to Ogee, half-octagon, or
any other form of gutter, into which metal can be rolled, stamped, pressed, or cast.
GEORGE ALFRED HARVEY.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 12th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 17th Aug., 1888
WILLIAM PHILLIPS.

page_text: like Metal Articles Formed of Connected Parts.
1, WILLIAM PHILLIPS of 56, 58 & 60 Hockley Street, Birmingham Diesinker,
Toolmaker, Stamper & Piercer 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 putting on and fixing the foot or base of metal knobs egg-
cups, salt-cellars, and like metal articles "formed of connected parts," by means of
Tools, and thus doing away with the use of solder.
I will now proceed to describe my invention as applied to egg-cups and according
to drawings left with the provisional specification.
In carrying out my invention 1 proceed as follows.
I raise up the cup or upper part of the article, and pierce a hole in the bottom of it
as shewn in Fig. I a.
I then raise up the foot or base, with a ledge upon it as in Fig. I b.
I then put the foot or base through the pierced hole in the cup-part as in Fig. 2.
Having done which I bring a pressure by means of tools, inside the cup-part and
upon the upper part of the foot or base, thus flanging the upper part of the foot or
base over the inner edge of the cup-part as in Fig. 3 and so fixing them firmly
together, by means of the said pressure and without the use of solder or other such
means.
As a further improvement I would pierce the hole in Fig. Ia with a serrated, or
scalloped edge, and I would raise up the foot or base with the upper part, corre-
spondingly sorrated or scalloped, so that when fixed together it would give additional
firmness and security.
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 putting on and fixing of the foot or base of metal knobs, egg-cups, salt-cellars
and like metal articles, by means of Tools in the manner described and represented by
Figures I to 3 inclusive.
Dated this 11th day of July 1888.
-WILLIAM PHILLIPS.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 14th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 19th Oct., 1888
SAMUEL GIBSON RHODES 3 Park Street Park Lane Leeds in the County of York,
Dentist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To apply to Gas fires or Gas stoves one or more hollow tubes or diaphragms, each
made of two corrugated plates of metal joined at the sides, but open at the top and
bottom, having also a number of tubes passing horizontally through the corrugated
plates and the space between them.
I cause the hot products of combustion to pass on to the tubes or diaphragms,
through the horizontal tubes to the back of them, before allowing said products to
escape to the outlet or chimney.
The tubes or diaphragms are open to the atmosphere at the top and bottom, thus
allowing a current of air to pass through and become heated.
1997

page_text: SAMUEL GIBSON RHODES 3 Park Street, Park Lane, Leeds, Dentist, in the County
of York, 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 improvement consists in applying to gas fires or gas stoves one or more tubes
or diaphragms H each made of two corrugated plates of metal joined together at the
sides but open at the top and bottom, having a number of tubes A passing through
the corrugated plates. I cause the hot products of combustion from the gas fire to
pass on to the tube or diaphragm H through the tubes A to the back of H before
allowing said products to escape to the outlet or chimney C. The tube or diaphragm H
is open to the atmosphere at the bottom, its upper end entering the box K thus allowing
a current of air to pass through H and out at openings E warmed.
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation, Fig. 2 section of stove at A-A. Fig. 3 Elevation
of Diaphragm.
B. burner for supplying gas fire, F fireclay back of stove, the arrows show the
direction taken by the hot gases into the box or casing G. in which is placed the tube
or diaphragm H. The hot gases pass through the tubes A to the back of the tube or
diaphragm, and thence through to the chimney. D opening for fresh air, to pass
through diaphragm into the box K out at openings E.
I corrugations of diaphragm.
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 arrangement and application of one or more diaphragms operating substantially
as and for the purposes herein set forth.
2. The form and construction of a tube or diaphragm as shewn in Figure 3 and
herein set forth.
3. The application of tubes or diaphragms of the form shewn in figure 3 and herein
set forth, to any form of gas fire or gas stove.
Dated this Thirteenth day of August 1888.
CANDLE SHADE SUPPORTS
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 8th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 15th June, 1888
I, MARGARET MADELIN WHYTE, Northview, Elgin Scotland do hereby declare the
nature of my said invention for CANDLE SHADE SUPPORTS to be as follows:-
It consists of a tube made of thin metal or other suitable material, considerably
wider than the candle; contracted at the top so as to catch the end of the candle,
also contracted at lower end so as just to allow the thickest part of candle to
easily through.
pass
At a certain distance from the top, one or more very narrow slits are made in the
circumference of the tube or a non-conductor of heat may be used instead, the tube
being divided into two to receive it & so arranged as to break the conduction' of heat.
The shade rim is supported by one or more uprights and the tube weighted
with lead.
Dated this 20th day of A's 1887
Improvements in Cylinder Brakes of Lithographic and Letterpress Printing Machines.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1887
Complete Left, 12th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th July, 1888
Improvements in Cylinder Brakes of Lithographic and Letterpress
Printing Machines.
CHARLES POLLARD of 22 Malvern Road Beeston Hill Leeds in the county of York,
Printers Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN CYLINDER BRAKES OF LITHOGRAPHIC AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINES to be
as follows:-
I put a grove or groves V shaped or with bevel sides and a flat bottom in the
ordinary brake wheel of Litho or Letterpress machines so as to obtain more breaking
power when operating upon the brake wheel in taking up the back lash in the Cylinder
gearing.
The shoc or brake strap is formed to fit in the grove or groves of the brake wheel
and arranged and operated on in the ordinary manner. The usual leather covering
being put on to cause as great amount of friction as possible with the smallest amount
of pressure put on the brake to take up the back lash and secure the proper relative
position between the Cylinder and table when the paper is fed to Cylinder.
1007

page_text: Printing Machines.
1 CHARLES POLLARD, of 60 (late 22) Malvern Road Beeston Hill Leeds in the
county of York, Printers 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:-
I put a grove or groves V shaped or with bevel sides and a flat bottom in the
ordinary brake wheel of Lithographic and Letterpress printing machines so as to obtain
inore braking power when required for taking up the back lash in the cylinder
gearing.
The shoe or brake strap is formed to fit in the grove or groves of the brake wheel.
The usual leather covering or other suitable substance being put on the shoe or strap
to cause as great amount of friction as possible with the smallest amount of pressure
put on the brake shoo or strap to take up the back lash and secure the proper relative
..position between the cylinder and the printing machine table when the paper is fed
to the cylinder.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of brake wheel and shoe and spring.
Fig 2 is a side elevation of Fig. 1.
The brake wheel A is the ordinary wheel on printing machine cylinder.
The brake shoo or strap B is the ordinary brake shoe or strap.
C. is the usual antifriction runner to keep brake off when not required.
The action is as follows
The indentions shown in the bottom of the grove in brake wheel allows the spring D
'to force the brake shoe against the brake wheel when required.
•
Having now particularly described and, ascertained the nature of my. said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1st. The grove or groves or angular sides in the brake wheel.
2nd. The shoe or strap suitable to obtain the amount of brake required as herein-
tofore described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1887
Complete Left, 9th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 9th Mar., 1888
ROBERT COULTER 70 Back Piccadilly Manchester India-rubber Manufacturers
agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
An air-tight chamber or chambers in one or more parts made of metal, or any
similar or suitable substance, in such shape or size as to adjust round the neck or
other portion of the body and fastened with either hinges springs snaps or locks,
for supporting the body in water.

page_text: ROBERT COULTER India Rubber Manufacturer 91 Piccadilly Manchester 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 air-tight chamber or chambers in one or more parts, made of metal or any
similar or suitable substance in such shape or size as to adjust round the neck or
other portion of the body & fastened with either Hinges, Springs, Snaps or locks
for supporting the body in water.
Having now particularly described & 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 Metalic or other similar or suitable substance Hollow Collar or belt which
opens & shuts by means of a hinge, spring or lock so as to enable it to
open and close in a bracelet form encircling the neck or any other portion of
the human body. I also claim to make such collar or belt in one or more
parts or air chambers thus preserving its efficiency to keep the body floating in case
of accident to any particular section. I wish it to be understood that I do not confine
myself to any shape, size or demension nor any particular metal or similar or suitable
substance.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1887¯‍
Complete Specification Left, 6th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 17th Aug., 1888
We GEORGE WOODS of Bewsey Terrace, Bewsey Road and EDWIN WOODS of
175 Bewsey Road Warrington in the County of Lancaster, Wire Manufacturers do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
-
The object is to provide an improved bed for the use of invalids imbeciles and others
who for various reasons are incapable of retaining their urine during sleep or are unable
to be removed from the bed.
The invention consists essentially in providing the mattress preferably a wire woven
mattress with a series of openings through which pipes or tubes from a waterproof
cover are led into a chamber or closet or frame suspended from the mattress or
bedframe.
Within the said chamber or closet or frame is a receptacle into which the pipes or
tubes above mentioned drain. The said chamber or closet is fitted when desired with
a door through which the receptacle can be removed and replaced.
A tray or like contrivance is suspended or placed on the floor beneath the chamber
or closet or frame, if required to catch any overflow or leakage.

page_text: of
Fig. 1 is a plan and fig. 2 a longitudinal section under our invention. 1 bedstead
any usual or suitable make. 2 woven wire mattress. 3 ordinary mattress with a
series (in this case nine) of openings 4 therethrough. 5 frame carried by hangers 6
from the mattress 2. 7 receptacle in the frame 5. 8 waterproof cover formed with
pipes or tubes 9 which pass through the openings 4 into the receptacle 7. 10 tray
beneath the frame 5.
The mattress 3 may be carried on the usual laths instead of the wire mattress 2 and
the frame will then be suspended from the laths or the mattress 2 may alone be used.
The number.of.openings 4 may be increased or diminished and their position varied.
Instead of a frame a chamber or closet with an opening or door may be used and the
chamber frame or closet may be suspended either from the mattress, laths or bedstead
as found most suitable.
Fig. 3 shows a modified arrangement in which the pipes or tubes 9 serve as hangers
for the frame 5.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is,
First. Invalid beds substantially as herein set forth.
Second. The combination of mattress with openings, cover with tubes, suspended
frame chamber or closet, and receptacle substantially in the manner and for the
purpose set forth.