matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
AN IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND REMOVING INCRUSTATION IN STEAM AND OTHER BOILERS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION:
I, ELLIS MORRIS, of No 10 Low Green, near Wigan, in the County of Lancaster,
Furnace Tender do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "AN
IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND REMOVING INCRUSTATION IN STEAM
AND OTHER BOILERS," to be as follows:
This invention relates to the manufacture of an improved composition for
preventing and removing incrustation in steam and other boilers.
The said composition consists of a mixture of Ammonia and Plumbago (black
lead) in the following proportions, that is to say:
About 20 pounds of ammonia are added to about one pound of plumbago (black
lead).
Dated this sixth day of June One thousand eight hundred and eighty four.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ELLIS MORRIS, of N° 10, Low Green, near Wigan, in the County of Lancaster,
Furnace Tenter, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND REMOVING INCRUSTATION IN STEAM AND OTHER
BOILERS," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My said invention relates to the manufacture of an improved composition for
preventing and removing incrustation in steam and other boilers.
The said composition consists of a mixture of Ammonia and Plumbago (black
lead) in the following proportions, that is to say :—
About 20 pounds of ammonia are added to about one pound of plumbago (black 1
lead).
The composition is mixed with the water before or after it is supplied to the
boiler.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
An improved composition consisting of about 20 pounds of ammonia and about
one pound of plumbago (black lead), substantially as, and for the purposes, herein-
before described.
Dated this sixteenth day of April One thousand eight hundred and eighty five. ¦
VANIC BATTER
Year: 1884

page_text: I HENRY FAIRFAX Clerk 443 Strand London do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for a GALVANIC BATTERY and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Instead of using a Galvanic Couple consisting of two dissimilar metals or
electrodes, such as zinc and copper zinc and platinuin, or some other combination
as in general use at the present time.
I use two similar electrodes preferably of carbon.
For exciting the current I use a solution of Caustic Soda and a solution of
Sulphuric Acid the acid being kept apart from the alkali by a porous cell or some
other suitable porous substance or material not readilly acted upon by either an
acid or an alkali.
I use by preference a solution of Caustic Soda in one division of the cell with
one of the carbons and Sulphuric Acid in the other division with the other carbon.
The porous cell, porous substance or porous partition being composed by preference
of Asbestos Cloth, Spun Glass, or some other analogous material.
The porous cell however may be made of porous carbon and arranged as in
Figure 1. So that the acid may be put into one compartment and the alkali into
the other. The intervening space being fitted, if desired, with a suitable stopcock
arrangement for running off the neutralized liquor.
The cell may be formed as shewn in Figure 2. with a porous partition composed
of some nonconducting material; in which case I prefer to place the carbons as
close to the partition as possible on either side. The chemical action being greatest
at the junction of the two liquids.
The porous pot may be made of porous carbon as shewn in Figure 3. and the
Caustic Soda placed in it. The Sulphuric Acid being placed in the other cell; or
reversed, the Sulphuric Acid being placed in the porous pot and the Caustic Soda
in the other cell. The carbons being arranged so that they are as close as possible
without absolute electrical contact.
I prefer to use an arrangement as shewn in Figure 4. An ordinary Carbon in
each division; one inside the porous pot, or porous partition; and the other in the
outer cell or other division; each carbon being packed around with small fragments
of carbon or gas coke. Each division is then charged; the one with Sulphuric

page_text: Acid and the other with the Caustic Soda in such proportions that they will, when
chemically combined exactly neutralize each other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is a Galvanic Battery having two similar electrodes, electrically excited by
the action of Sulphuric Acid on Caustic Soda substantially as before described.
Dated this 30th day of January 1884.
HENRY FAIRFAX.
IMPROVEMENT IN IRON FENCING AND HURDLES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
WILLIAM GRAY of No. 6 Queen Street in the City of Ripon Ironmonger do.
hereby declare the nature of his Invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN IRON
FENCING AND HURDLES to be as follows:-
The slide grip prong has the advantage of strengthening the main standard to
twice the strength of an ordinary welded on prong. Welded prongs frequently
drop off in fixing. The fencing is particularly easy to fix & on uneven ground.
can be keyed up to any part of the standard close to the ground whereas the
welded on prongs very frequently stand 5 or 6 inches above the ground. The
parts composing the fence or hurdles being easily separated a great advantage will
be derived in packing & transit. When fixed the prongs will be below the surface.
of the ground & thus will not come in contact with scythes in mowing or rollers
in rolling the land.
The accompanying sketch will show the exact formation of the standard, prongs,
grip and key. The descriptions of Drawings to Specification is as follows:
A. standard. B. grip and slit hole. C. prong single or double. D. key.
Dated th: 10th 1001

page_text: I WILLIAM GRAY of Number 6 Queen Street, in the City of Ripon Ironmonger
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN IRON
FENCING AND HURDLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The slide grip prong has the advantage of strengthening the main standard to
twice the strength of an ordinary welded on prong and welded on prongs
frequently drop off in fixing.
The fencing is particularly easy to fix and on uneven ground can be keyed up
to any part of the standard close to the ground whereas the welded on prongs
very frequently stand five or 6 inches above the ground-The parts composing
the fence or hurdles being easily separated a great advantage will be derived in
packing and transit-When fixed the prongs will be below the surface of the
ground and thus will not come in contact. with scythes in mowing or rollers in
rolling the land.
The Drawings filed with my Provisional Specification will show the exact
formation of the standard, grip, prongs and key and the description of such
Drawings are as follows:
IMPROVEMENT IN TENNIS SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: HENRY HARRIS 56 St. Michaels Road Northampton Shoe Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of the Invention for IMPROVEMENT IN TENNIS SHOES to
be as follows:-
The soles to be of solid leather, sewn, riveted, screwed, or affixed by adhesion.
Soles to be grooved by cutting, or by pressure with dies, or ridges to be affixed
seperately.
The object is to produce a ridged or corrogated surface to the soles of a leather
shoe.
HENRY HARRIS 56 St. Michaels Road Northampton Shoe Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENT IN TENNIS SHOES
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A tennis shoe with a sole of solid leather, either sewn rivitted or affixed
by adhesion, the soles to be grooved by cutting or by pressure with dies or rollers,
or ridges to be affixed seperately.
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
IMPROVEMENTS IN LEGGING FASTENERS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, GEORGE LEISTER HOLLOWAY, of 92 Denmark Road, Camberwell, London,
Commercial Traveller, and I HENRY STANNING, of 25 Charles Street Walworth
Road, London, Leather Cutter, both in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LEGGING FASTENERS to be as
5 follows:-
One Steel up one side of Legging, with three or more Studs securely riveted
there to, and one Steel up other side of Legging, with three or more Holes and Slots
to receive the said Studs.

page_text: I GEORGE LEISTER HOLLOWAY of 92 Denmark Road Camberwell Commercial
Traveller and I HENRY STANNING of 25 Charles Street Walworth Leather Cutter
both in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN LEGGING FASTENERS" 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 improvedments in legging fasteners which will be
readily understood by referring to the accompanying Drawings.
Fig. 1 represents a legging unfastened and Fig. 2 shews the same when fastened.
The fastener consists of two blades or flat springs of steel one of which is
inserted at each edge of the legging.
The position of these springs is indicated by dotted lines a and a².
One of the springs a carries three studs two of which marked b are in the same
vertical line, whilst the upper one c is slightly in arrear or further from the
junction line of the two edges. The other spring is slotted in threo: places
corresponding nearly to the position of the studs and these slots are enlarged at one
end to receive the studs aforesaid.
The lower slots intended to receive the studs b are in a line parallel to the leg
of the wearer whilst the upper slot destined to receive the stud c is at right angles
thereto.
•
To fasten the legging the studs bare inserted into their respective slots and their
shanks forced into the contracted ends thereof. In this position the stud c will
not fall naturally into the slot provided for it but if sufficient pressure be exerted
to bend the springs laterally until the stud c can be forced into the opening of the
slot the return of the springs to their natural state will throw the shank of the
stud c into the narrow portion of its slot and the two springs will then remain
securely fastened together until intentionally disengaged.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
The arrangement in connection with springs a and a¹ of studs b, b and c with
slots for the reception thereof as herein shewn and described.
AN IMPROVED GARDEN REEL PART OF WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO OTHER GARDEN IMPLEMENTS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOSEPH LEE of Vale House Hampstead Heath London in the County of
Middlesex Artist do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "AN IMPROVED
GARDEN REEL PART OF WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO OTHER GARDEN IMPLEMENTS"
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement and accompanying Sheet of Drawings
that is to say.
My Invention has for its object improvements in garden implements by which I
am enabled to make them lighter and more effective than usual without sacrificing
strength in so doing.
To illustrate the carrying out of my Invention in garden implements I have
shown on the Drawings a garden line reel and supplemental spike.
Fig. 1. is a side elevation of the reel itself.
Fig. 2. is a side elevation of the supplemental spike and
Fig. 3. is a section on the line D E showing the three ribs h, h', h³, which are
formed by the cutting out of the metal in the spike A in three parts k, k, l, much
of which metal is saved, besides the spike entering the ground more easily and with
the advantage of making a less hole while exposing a large outer surface for holding
in the ground. I do not of course confine myself to bollowing the spike in three
places as some economy may be obtained by more hollows and in some cases they
may be preferable. The spurs B and B which may also be made of similar shape
to the spikes by entering the ground prevent the reel from turning round when
required to be stationary. The same advantage of economy in metal is obtained in
other garden implements such as the prongs of forks and the prongs of rakes.
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 improvements in garden implements of the ribbed shaped spike A. and
supplemental spike C and the spurs B and B¹ for the purpose as substantially
herein set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LUBRICATING JOURNALS AND BEARINGS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROBINSON of N° 95 Windsor Road, Oxbridge Lane, Stockton on
Tees in the County of Durham, do hereby declare the nature of said invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN LUBRICATING JOURNALS AND BEARINGS" to be as follows:-
This invention is designed to economize lubricant such as grease by ensuring
that all the lubricant shall be actually utilized in lubrication and that it shall be
kept clean and free from foreign matter such as loose shale, grit, and the like; To
this end, according to my invention, the lubricant is enclosed in a bag of suitable
porous material such as canvas made in any required shape or form according to
the situation wherein it is intended to be used. By thus enclosing the main body
of lubricant, if journals have to be changed, the bags with their enclosed lubricant
can be removed and put back or re-applied as when the change has been effected
and moreover a large saving of labour and attention is effected as compared with
the ordinary method of lubricating.

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROBINSON, formerly of 95 Windsor Road, Oxbridge lane, Stockton-
on-Tees in the county of Durham, now of 134 Union Str. Middlesbro do hereby
declare the nature of said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN LUBRICATING JOURNALS
AND BEARINGS and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
"
This invention is designed to economise any kind of lubricant such as grease by
ensuring that all the lubricant shall be actually utilized in lubrication and that it
shall be kept clean and free from foreign matter such as loose shale, grit and the
like. To this end, according to my invention the lubricant is enclosed in a bag of
any suitable porous material made in any required shape or form according to the
situation wherein it is intended to be used. By thus enclosing the main body of
lubricant if journals have to be changed, the bags with their enclosed lubricant can
be removed and. put back or re-applied when the change has been effected, and
moreover a large saving of labour and attention is effected as compared with the
ordinary method of lubricating.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings, Fig 1 is a side view of a bag
containing lubricant as for example grease and Fig 2 is an end view of the same.
a is the bag or receptacle of porous material such as canvas, filled through one
end with lubricant such end being afterwards closed by sewing. When a bag thus
filled with lubricant is to be used it is placed in the plummer block or bearing or
stuffing box of journal or part to be lubricated so that the saine shall work in
contact with the lubricating Bag. The number and arrangement of lubricating
bags used to lubricate a given journal or other moving part will depend upon its
size and form.
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 use in lubricating journals and bearings of bags such as hereinbefore
described for the purposes specified.
THE COMBINATION OF AN OVEN HEATER AND FLAT OR SMOOTHING IRON HEATER
Year: 1884

page_text: JAMES HENRY SAMBROOK 168 Lower Moss Lano, Hulme, Manchester, in the
County of Lancaster, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for.
THE COMBINATION OF AN OVEN HEATER AND FLAT OR SMOOTHING IRON HEATER
to be as follows:-
My improvements consists of the addition of a hook or pocket to an ordinary
oven heater, this hook or pocket can be made by turning up the bottom end of the
oven heater or it can be cast or revitted upon the heater or firmly secured in any
manner that may be considered most praticable, and is used for the purpose of
holding tight against the ovenheater the smoothing iron or irons but which at the
same time are free enough to be easily lifted off.
One great advantage gained by this method is the simultaneous action of two
different domestic operations from one appliance instead of two as before.
What I claim as secured to me is the combination of the two appliances into
into one so that it can be used for either one of the purposes aforesaid or both
together.

page_text: CODIE DETE
DIECIFICATION.
JAMES HENRY SAMBROOK 168 Lower Moss Lane, Hulme, Manchester in the
County of Lancaster, Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
THE COMBINATION OF AN OVEN HEATER AND FLAT OR SMOOTHING IRON HEATER,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My improvement consists of the addition of a hook, lip or pocket to an ordinary
oven heater, this hook, lip, or pocket can be made by turning up the bottom end of
the oven heater or it can be cast or rivetted upon the heater or firmly secured in
any manner that may be considered most practicable, and is used for the purpose
of holding tight against the oven heater the smoothing iron or irons but which at
the same time are free enough to be easily lifted off.
One great advantage gained by this method is the simultaneous action of two
different domestic operations from one appliance instead of two as before.
Referring to the annexed sheet of drawings. Fig. 1. is a front view of my
invention. Fig. 2. is a side view shewing the manner in which I form the hook, B.
at the top and the hook, lip, or pocket, C. at the bottom of heater. Fig. 3. is another
view shewing the hook, B. and the hook, lip or pocket C. carried the whole width
of the heater and is used when two or more irons are heated at the same time.
A. in the several Figures represents the oven or iron heater. B. is the hook
which fits upon the fire bars and holds the heater, A. in its proper position against
the fire. C is the hook, lip, or pocket for holding the flat or smoothing iron or
irons &°.
Any suitable metal may be used in making my appliance such as sheet, wrought
or cast iron.
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 combination of two appliances into one so that it can be used for
either one of the purposes aforesaid or both together substantially as and for the
purposes herein set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF VEGETABLE CARBON FOR HYGIENIC ELECTRICAL AND SIMILAR PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I ARON FERDINAND WESTERLUND of Stockholm Sweden, Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF
VEGETABLE CARBON FOR HYGIENIC ELECTRICAL AND SIMILAR PURPOSES" and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The object of this Invention is to produce a slow burning carbon suitable for
insulating preserving desinfecting and hygienic purposes notably for keeping
wounds clean.
As material for producing this carbon may be used straw, hay, paper, cork
waste, cotton sphagnum and other vegetable materials. Before the carbonisation
the material is treated with phosphoric acid or with a phosphate soluble in water.
For this purpose I produce a solution in which the material is soaked. This
solution may for instance be made of one to seven parts of phosphoric acid and 70.
to 100 parts of water. As another example I may mention 1 to 5 parts of the
phosphate and 20 to 50 parts of water. Or I may soak the material in a solution
consisting of a mixture of any of the two classes of aforesaid solutions.
The
material is then dried more or less completely and then carbonised. The
carbonisation is or may be effected by means of combustion in the ordinary manner
or if any special form or shape of the carbon is required.between grates of metallic
wire. Owing to the previous treatment with the above mentioned solution the
carbonisation may be effected by free access of the air and yet with very little
waste so that nearly as great a quantity of carbon is obtained as with the
carbonisation without the access of the air.
In a Patent application of mine bearing even date with this my application I
have described a similar mode of producing a slow burning carbon only that the
solutions used are made with boracic acid or borates. I wish it however to be
clearly understood that a slow burning carbon having about the same properties as
the carbon described in this my application may be produced by the use of a
solution consisting of a mixture of one of the above named phosphoric solutions
and one or more of the boracic solutions named in the said application bearing
even date with this my application. As an example I will name two parts of
phosphoric acid, two of a phosphate of any suitable base, one of boracic acid, one
of a borate of any suitable base and from fifty to one hundred of water.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
The production of a carbon from vegetable material consisting in soaking
same in a phosphoric solution and then drying and carbonising substantially as
set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN RAILWAY CARRIAGE AND OTHER LOCKS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
'We SAMUEL WILKES of Bloxwich in the County of Stafford Lockmaker and
HENRY BAYNTON of Birmingham in the County of Warwick. Manufacturer .do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention for. IMPROVEMENTS IN RAILWAY
CARRIAGE AND OTHER LOCKS to be as follows:-
This invention consists in the use of a coil spring working round a pin and
bearing against a lever which carries a pin working in a slot so as to give the lever
a sliding action the end of this lever is pivotted to the back of the bolt so that
when the bolt is turned with the handle or key the spring causes the lever to bear
against the back of the bolt and keep it locked. This invention is applicable to
self closing locks and outside lock fastenings mortice latches and private locks.
Dated this 17th day of January 1884.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
100, Colmore Row, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: We SAMUEL WILKES of Bloxwich in the County of Stafford Lock Maker and
HENRY BAYNTON of Birmingham in the County of Warwick Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of our said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN RAILWAY
CARRIAGE AND OTHER LOCKS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement
reference being had to the drawings hereunto annexed and to the letters and
figures marked thereon that is to say :-
This invention consists in the use of a coil spring working round a pin and
bearing against a lever which carries a pin working in a slot so as to give the lever
a sliding action the end of this lever is pivotted to the back of the bolt so that
when the bolt is turned with the handle or key this spring causes the lever to bear
against the back of the bolt and keep it locked. This invention is applicable to
self closing locks and outside lock fastenings mortice latches and private locks.
Referring to the drawings Fig 1 is a view of a lock with the bolt closed down
and Fig 2 a view of the lock with the bolt shot out (a) is the coiled spring
working round the pin (b) and bearing against the lever (c) which carries the
pin (d.) working in the slot (e).
The end of the lever c. is pivotted to the bolt (x.) at (f.) so that when the
bolt is turned by a handle or by inserting a key in the hole (g) it moves in the
direction indicated by the dotted line and causes the lever (c) to slide slightly
down the slot (e). the spring (a) bearing against the back of the lever (c). keeping
the bolt locked as shewn in Fig 2. until it is released by inserting the key and
turning the bolt back into the position shewn in Fig 1.
3
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is the construction of railway carriage and other locks by placing a coil
spring bearing against a lever which is pivotted to the back of a bolt as herein
more fully set forth and specified.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SECURING BOTTLES OR GLASSES IN INKSTANDS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM LESTER SMITH of Birmingham in the County of Warwick Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SECURING BOTTLES OR GLASSES IN INKSTANDS to be as follows:-
This invention consists in securing the bottles or ink glasses in their stands by
means of globe headed nails screws or studs inserted into the stand in such position
that one such nail screw or stud clips each side of the bottle or glass and thus the
bottle or glass is sprung into its place and retained there by the pressure of the
nail screw or stud.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
100, Colmore Row, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I WILLIAM LESTER SMITH of Pitsford Street Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN SECURING BOTTLES OR GLASSES IN INKSTANDS and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists in securing the bottles glasses or other ink vessels in
position upon their stands by the employment of globular headed nails screws or
studs inserted into the stand in such position and number that one at least of such
nails screws or studs shall each slightly press or clip a side of the bottle or ink
vessel when pressed in between them and so retain it in position secure from
accidental displacement whilst it may be easily removed by the hand for the
purpose of cleaning This effect is gained by fixing the nails screws or studs so
that one side of the head of each shall be slightly within the line occupied by the
area of the base of the bottle or ink vessel which will then require to be sprung
in and which may if needed be grooved to receive the grip of the globular headed
retainer.
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 improvements in securing bottles glasses or other ink vessels upon their
stands by the employment of globular beaded nails screws or studs in manner
herein more fully set forth and specified.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
Arcade Chambers,
Corporation Street, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CURRY COMBS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ALBERT WHITE Cox of Hastings, in the county of Adams and State of
Nebraska, one of the United States of America, gentleman, do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CURRY COMBS, 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 improvements in that class of curry combs, in which the
toothed bars are protected by a shield to prevent the dirt from passing to and
between said toothed bars, such shield being detachably secured, for the purpose
of removing the same when it becomes necessary to clean the teeth.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig 1. is a plan view of my improved curry comb.
Fig. 2 is a detail perspective view of the cleaning bars or shield.
Fig. 3. is a section, of the comb and
Fig. 4 a detail sectional view of the ribs of the cleaning shield.
Comb, A, has the ordinary teeth plates and may have back plates or ribs if
desired.
The shield, B, consists of the plates B2 secured to a rod or wire, B¹, by turning
over the edges, as shown at d. c.
This wire B' is one continuous piece and passes through one end of the teeth bar
frame as shown in Fig. 1.
The plates B are turned up at the edges to form flanges b, thus forming a sort
of dish shaped plate, whereby the dirt is to a greater or less extent prevented from
getting into the teeth, and is therefore more readily cleaned; moreover it prevents
the hair from clogging up the teetli.
Again the flanged edges b act like springs; and when the shield is folded down,
if the bars, B, meet with any impediment, such as particles of dirt or hair, the
edges, v, are forced apart, and permit the bars to come down easily and freely over
the teeth.
When the shield is raised, these edges, v, press in, and act to clean the teeth
more effectually.
Thero have been combs manufactured in which the plates of the shield, corre-
sponding to B³ are flat.

page_text: These have been found not to be satisfactory for the reasons: when the cleaning
shield is opened or closed it is apt to catch the teeth for said teeth will, with use,
become bent; again these straight plates are not strong.
I have found that by turning up the edges of the bars or plates as shown in the
drawings they are rendered strong and are easily replaced on the comb without
catching the teeth.
By using the continuous wire B¹ I have also an additional element of strength,
in forming the comb. and as this wire passes close to the outsido rows of teeth, it
also assists in cleaning the teeth.
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 herein described curry comb having a shield formed of a plate or plates,
the slots or interspaces through which the teeth project, having their edges turned
outwardly for the purposes stated.
2. The herein described shield for curry combs composed of a plate or plates,
stiffened or reinforced by an encompassing wire, for the purposes stated.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STUDS AND IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ALFRED GUILLAUME Manufacturer of Northampton Street and of N° 77 Colmore
Row Birmingham in the County of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of the
said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN STUDS AND IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE
SAME " and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This Invention has for its object improvements in studs and in the manufacture
of the same by which we are able to make such studs stronger than formerly and
also to manufacture them cheaper.
Studs have according to the present mode of manufacture been made as regards
the shank and the back piece in two parts the one being united to the other in
various ways.
Now according to my Invention I make the shank and the back of the stud from
one piece of metal wire which I will explain more fully by reference to the
accompanying Sheet of Drawings :-
Figure 1 shows a piece of metal wire from which I produce the back and shank
of a stud.
Figure 2 shows the piece after passing through the first set of dies with a small
head formed thereon.
Figure 3 shows the piece after passing through the second set of dies with the
head still larger and the shank shorter.
The next set of dies flattens the rounded head somewhat bringing it to the
shape as shown by Figure 4 and the next set of dies completes the pressing
operation bringing the piece to the shape shown by Figure 5 and the last operation
is to pass the piece thus formed as per Figure 5 through cutting dies which sheers
the edge to the finished size.
In some classes of metal some of the stages might be omitted and in other
classes of metařit might be even necessary to add another stage or stages in the
developement of the article but in all cases the head is formed solid with, the
stem from the piece of wire or metal shown by Figure 1.

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 what
I claim is :-
The improvements in studs of forming the back part a and the shank b from the
piece of wire or metal shown by Figure 1 in the manner substantially as herein set
forth.
AN IMPROVED STOVE FOR INTRODUCING FRESH WARMED AIR INTO THE ROOM
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, RICHARD WADE BOYD of No 105 New Bond Street in the County of
Middlesex Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED STOVE FOR INTRODUCING FRESH WARMED AIR INTO THE ROOM to be as
follows:-
I make an air chamber at the back and top of an ordinary projecting stove by
fixing thereto externally a second back and top, such second top being perforated-in
such second back, at or near the bottom thereof, an opening is made communicating
by means of a pipe with the fresh air-the result is that the fresh air coming into
the air chamber gets warmed and ascends into the room through the perforations
in the second top.

page_text: I RICHARD WADE BOYD of N° 105 New Bond Street in the County of
Middlesex Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED STOVE FOR INTRODUCING FRESH WARMED AIR INTO THE ROOм and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I mako an air chamber (A. A.) at the back and top of an ordinary projecting stovo
by fixing thereto externally a second back and top, such second top being
perforated (at C) In such second back at or near the bottom thereof, an opening
is mado communicating by means of a pipe (B) with the fresh air-the result is
that the fresh air coming into the chamber gets warm and ascends into the room
through the perforations (C) in the second top.
I also fix to the original back of the stove horizontal plates (D D D) projecting
into the air chamber and so arranged as to make the fresh air in its passage
through the air chamber come into contact with such plates and absorb heat
therefrom.
The drawing herewith shows one mode of carrying out the invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the naturo of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is-
F
1. The addition to an ordinary projecting stove of an air chamber at the back
and top thereof by fixing thereto externally a second back, and top there being an
opening in such second back at or near the bottom thereof for tho admission of
fresh air and there being perforations in such second top to allow the fresh air
when warmed to escape into the room.
2. The insertion in such air chamber of horizontal plates in such a way as to
ensure the.fresh air absorbing heat therefrom before it escapes into the room.
AN IMPROVED SHIP'S CAPSTAN
Year: 1884

page_text: LEWIS GEORGE MOORE Hotel Keeper George Hotel Northampton do hereby.
declare the nature of invention for AN IMPROVED SHIP'S CAPSTAN to be as
follows:-
The adaptation of an Independent Vertical Shaft-with spur and bevil gear-to
work a capstan-either above or below deck. My invention consists of a new mode
of working a ship's capstan, so as to keep the gear, which actuates the same
independent of the capstan head.
·
The advantage of this method lies in the fact that ropes and chains can be
passed round and cast off capstan, without having to unreave same, thereby
allowing the capstan to be used for working the ship, as well as getting the
anchors, without using capstan bars--or hand gear on capstan head.
This I attain by pivotting a metal or wooden capstan in a base plate and by
means of horizontal spur gear-connect the head to a vertical independent shaft
or spindle (supported from the bed plate) which is actuated by a short horizontal
spindle and pair of bevil wheels worked by handles.

page_text: I, LEWIS GEORGE MOORE George Hotel Northampton Hotel Keeper do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED SHIP'S CAPSTAN and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My Invention consists of a new and novel mode of working a Ship's Capstan, so
as to keep the gear which actuates same clear and distinct. The advantage of
this method lies in the fact, that ropes and chains can be passed round and cast
off capstan, without having to unreave same, and that the same capstan can be
utilized for working the Ship, as well as getting the anchors &c.
This I attain by pivotting a metal or wooden capstan A on a base plate B and
by means of horizontal spur wheel C and pinion D connect to a vertical shaft or
spindle E, working in a vertical stand post F attached to base plate B. The
shaft E is actuated by a short horizontal spindle G and pair of bevil wheels H X,
worked by handles J. J. precisely as shown on drawings deposited. with final
specification.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declaro that what
I claim is-
The driving or working a Ship's Capstan by means of a seperate or independent
vertical shaft, working in a stand post or other suitable bearing, and the
gearing connected therewith-substantially as set forth in accompanying
drawings,
IMPROVEMENTS IN BELT-FASTENERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, HUBERT C. HART, of Unionville, in the County of Hartford and State of
Connecticut, United States of America, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of
my Invention for “IMPROVEMENTS IN BELT-FASTENERS," and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement, reference being had to the accompanying Drawing, in
which―
Figure 1 represents a perspective view of my improved belt-fastener..
Figure 2 is a cross-section of the same; and
Figure 3 is a plan-view of a belt, the ends of which have been connected or
joined by my improved fastener.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the Figures.
My Invention has relation to devices for connecting permanently the ends of
bands or belts, of leather or any other suitable material, for driving machinery and
for all other purposes; and it consists in the improved construction of a device of
that class as hereinafter more fully described and claimed.
My improved belt-fastener consists of a flat plate of metal, A, of square or
rectangular shape, and having by preference rounded corners, a. This plate is
cast with tongues, B, which I prefer to bend or corrugate in the direction of their
length, or from point to base, as shown in the Drawing; but these corrugations.
may be omitted if desired.
The pointed tongues, B, are so arranged upon the plate that they shall be in two
or more rows opposite to each other, so as to penetrate opposite ends of the belt
to be united. After the fastener has in this manner been placed upon the belt,
the tongues, B, are riveted down upon the belt by bending their points towards
one another, as shown in Figure 3, and hammering said points down into the
leather or other material of which the belt is made, thereby making it absolutely
impossible for the plate to become loose, or for the ends of the belt to become
separated, no matter what the strain upon the belt may be.
In practice I prefer to cast my belt-fastener of malleable iron; but any other
suitable metal may be used which possesses sufficient tensile strength and the
requisite degree of malleability to permit the bending and riveting of the teeth or
tongues in the manner described without breaking them,

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is-
1. A belt-fastener consisting of the flat plate, A, having rows of teeth, B, integral
therewith and arranged in a row or rows on opposite sides of the plate, opposite
to one another, substantially as set forth.
2. A belt-fastener consisting of the flat plate, A, having rows of teeth, B, integral
therewith and arranged in a row or rows on opposite sides of the plate, opposite
to one another, each tooth or tongue being grooved or corrugated from point to
base, substantially as set forth.
HUBERT C. HART,
IMPROVEMENTS IN TOILET GLASSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I CHARLES PITT BYRNE Esq™ 52 Bedford Gardens Kensington do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TOILET GLASSES to be
as follows:-
The invention is intended to supercede the present method of adjusting the
angle of toilet glasses & consists of a toothed rack made of any suitable material
preferably stamped out of sheet, brass-Through a hole punched in one end, the
rack is fixed to the side of the frame by an ordinary screw or other pin but so that
it may move freely in its own plane-Upon another screw or pin fixed on the
inside of the upright the teeth can be made to catch & so adjust the glass to any
angle.

page_text: CHARLES PITT BYRNE 52 Bedford Gardens Kensington do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TOILET GLASSES and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:→
The Invention consists in applying a simple ratchet movement to the frame of
the glass in order to adjust it to the required angle & may be carried out as
follows.
The glass frame A. B. is suspended from the uprights A. C. so as to swing freely
on the axis A. The rack which consists of a strip of metal cut in notches is
attatched to the frame by a screw or pin at B (which acts as a pivot) Another
pin is fixed to the upright at C & on this the rack rests by its own weight so that
in drawing the glass out the teeth successively catch upon it-By placing the finger
on the lever at L the teeth are released & the glass slides back.
The guide G-g keeps the rack in position & the curve at G brings it up to the
perpendicular when the glass is pushed home-(Fig 2).
The rack might of course be made in other forms.
The advantages claimed for the invention are 1st that the glass is more
satisfactorily more securely kept at the required angle 2ndly that there is no strain
on the parts as in all glass movements which "turn stiffly" hence it is especially
advantageous for large or heavy glasses 3rd its extreme simplicity & 4th it may be
applied to ordinary glasses already fitted with defective movements.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is the application of a metal rack to the above purpose.
Dated this 21st day of October 1884.
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF AFFIXING THE STAMP OF VERIFICATION TO CHINA OR EARTHENWARE JUGS OR MUGS INTENDED TO BE USED AS MEASURES OF CAPACITY
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I FREDERICK JAMES WHITE of Baptist Mills Pottery in the city and county
of Bristol Earthenware Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my inven-
tion for AN IMPROVED METHOD OF AFFIXING THE STAMP OF VERIFICATION TO
CHINA OR EARTHENWARE JUGS OR MUGS INTENDED TO BE USED AS MEASURES
OF CAPACITY to be as follows:―
The handle of the intended measure to be perforated laterally at its lower
extremity with a hole which can be filled with cement upon which, in a soft
state, the stamp of verification can be impressed so that when the cement is set
or hardened it will be impossible to remove the stamp.
Dated this 21st day of October 1884

page_text: I FREDERICK JAMES WHITE of Baptist Mills Pottery in the City and County
of Bristol Earthenware Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my inven-
tion for AN IMPROVED METHOD OF AFFIXING THE STAMP OF VERIFICATION TO CHINA
OR EARTHENWARE JUGS OR MUGS INTENDED TO BE USED AS MEASURES OF
CAPACITY and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly 5
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In the course of manufacture the handle of the jug or mug is perforated laterally
at its lower extremity with a hole which is countersunk on both sides and then
affixed to the jug or mug. When such mug or jug has been tested and found to
be correct the hole is filled with cement upon which while in a soft state the 1
Inspector of weights and measures can impress his stamp of verification-After
the cement has set or hardened it will be impossible to remove and affix the stamp
to any other article in consequence of the hole in which the cement is inserted
being countersunk on both sides.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 1
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. An invention of an easy and effective method for fixing Seals of verification
of the Inspectors of Weights and measures to China or Earthenware jugs or mugs
intended to be used as Measures of Capacity.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STOVES AND FIRE-PLACES
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES BAZELEY PETTER of Yeovil in the County of Somerset Wholesale
Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
STOVES AND FIRE-PLACES" and in what manner the same is to be performed to:
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
My Invention relates to improvements in stoves and fire-places (for burning fuel
gas or oil) of the character described in the Specification of Letters Patent granted
to me dated 17th November 1881 N° 5040 and now generally known as the
Nautilus Stove" and "Nautilus Grate."
"
Now my present improvements consist in the arrangement and application to
such stoves grates and fire-places of a grating and ash-pan. And in order that my
improvements may be clearly understood and readily carried into practice I will
proceed to describe the Drawings hereto annexed.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figore 1 shows a section of a nautilus shell shaped stove having a grating or
perforated plates and ash-pan A applied thereto in accordance with my Invention.
Figures 2 and 3 show perspective views of similar stoves differing in form and
having gratings or perforated plates A applied thereto by which means the
efficiency of such stoves or grates is greatly improved.
These stoves are formed with end (or back) flues B as described in the
Specification before referred to.
Having thus described the nature of my Invention and the manner of carrying
the same into practice I would remark that I make no claim to any of the parts
separately which are well known and in common use.
But what I clain is :-
The improved arrangement combination and application of gratings and ash-pans
to what are known as nautilus stoves and grates substantially such as hereinbefore
described and represented in the Drawings hereto annexed.
Dated th 7th 100