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An Improved Foundation for Light Buildings and other Structures.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1840
Complete Specification Left, 9th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Foundation for Light Buildings and other Structures.
I, DOUGLAS ALLPORT, of 108, Queen Victoria Street, London, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of an iron collar in combination with a post or pile. The
collar is formed by a plate which may be strengthened by ribs and has a hole
through it, to enable it to pass over the post when the latter has been driven home
to the proper level. The collar may have flanges which enable it to be secured by
screws spikes or bolts to the post, so that the lower surface bears upon the ground.
I prefer to make the collar with upright flanges, projecting beyond the top of the
post to embrace the sill of the building, to which it may be secured by screws bolts
or spikes.
D. ALLPORT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
An Improved Foundation for Light Buildings and other Structures.
I, DOUGLAS ALLPORT, of 108, Queen Victoria Street, London, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention provides a convenient means of securing frame-houses and other
light buildings to the ground by attaching them to piles or posts of wood or other
material, and at the same time so distributing the weight of the structure that it is
not dependent upon the piles for support.
The drawings explain my invention which consists of an iron collar with flanges
forming a shoe as shown in all the figures.
Fig. 1 is a plan of the shoe.
Figures 234 and 5 are elevations of two different forms; and
Fig. 6 shows No. 2 in use.
The socket of the shoe receives the top of the pile, while the sill of the building
lies between its projecting jaws. Bolts may be used to secure both pile and sill to
the socket or shoe. The circular flange or sole of the shoe rests upon the ground,
or upon bricks or concrete which may be used to make up the necessary level, as in
Fig. 6, and this sole plate thus takes the weight of the building, while the pile
ensures it against movement by wind. Although the drawings show only two forms
of the shoe or collar, it may be made in several other shapes, and may modified to
receive the sills where they join at the corners of a building.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The iron collar or shoe as described for connecting the building with the pile
as well as supporting its weight.
2. The combination of the shoe or collar with a pile, pier or post for the purposes
described.
An Improved Umbrella Attachment.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 1st June, 1891-Accepted, 4th July, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Umbrella Attachment.
THOMAS JOSEPH MUMMERY 39 Wellington Street Newington Causeway
Southwark, Surrey, Cook do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is an improved flexible band fastener, for protecting
the handle and confining the ends of the ribs of an umbrella, and holding them close
to the stick.
Fig. 1. in drawing shows the said appliance which may be made of elastic
webbing or band, A & B, elastic band, C & D, rings, E button stud or hook,
F tassel.
To use the above place the band, A round the umbrella handle, then pass ring C
over button E which securely fastens the appliance to the umbrella, and acts as a
protection against the tops of the ribs scratching the handle, to confine the ribs to
the handle place band B round the top of ribs passing ring, D on button E.
Dated this 4th day of September 1890.
THOMAS JOSEPH MUMMERY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Umbrella Attachment.
THOMAS JOSEPH MUMMERY 39 Wellington Street Newington Causeway
Southwark Surrey Cook do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is an improved flexible band fastener, for protecting
the handle and confining the ends of the ribs of an umbrella and holding them close
to the stick.
The drawing furnished with Provisional Specification shows the said appliance
which may be made of clastic webbing or band, A & B elastic band, C & D rings,
E button, stud or hook, F tassel.
To use the above place the band A round the umbrella handle then pass ring C
over button E which securely fastens the appliance to the umbrella and acts as a
protection against the tops of ribs scratching the handle, to confine the ribs to the
handle place band B round the top of ribs passing ring D on button E.
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 use of elastic band or webbing the double ring C & D and button-hook or
stud E for fastening the said appliance.
New or Improved Artificial Fuel.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Artificial Fuel.
I, WILLIAM WILLOTT POPPLEWELL, of 17 & 18 Southampton Buildings, in the
county of Middlesex,. Fellow of the Institute of Patent Agents, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention (communicated to me from abroad by Heinrich Conried
of 13 West 42nd Street, in the City County and State of New York U.S.A.,
Commercial Agent) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described in and by the following statement :-
:-
My improved fuel consists essentially of a mixture of pulverized or disintegrated
combustible material such as coal dust, powdered coal, culm, powdered coke, powdered
peat, small peat, straw and like material, mixed with a binding substance obtained by
lixiviating wood, which wood lixivium or waste liquor of the sulphide cellulose process,
is concentrated until it has about the consistency of a syrup, this concentrated waste
liquor containing the resins, gums, etc. that are extracted from the wood by the
lixiviating process.
In carrying out my invention I mix in a suitable apparatus a quantity of pulverized
fuel such as coal dust, coke dust and like material, with the wood lixivium, sbape this
mixture into suitable blocks, which dry in a very short time and can then be used as
fuel.
The proportions of wood livivium and pulverized combustible material vary more or
less according to the concentration of this wood lixivium, and also according to the
nature of the pulverized material. If the coal is very rich, about from five to six per
cent. of highly concentrated wood lixivium is added; but if the coal is not very rich,
about ten per cent. of the wood lixivium is added.
Combustible bricks can also be made by first mixing the pulverized combustible
material with tar or molten pitch and mixing the wood lixiviuin with chopped straw
and then combining these two mixtures, the proportions being about one hundred
parts of coal dust to ten parts of tar, one part by weight of chopped straw, a quarter
part of water, and thirty parts of concentrated wood fixivium. These ingredients are
thoroughly mixed and shaped into bricks.
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 :
As a new article of manufacture, fuel blocks composed of disintegrated coal or other
disintegrated combustible material with so-called wood lixivium or concentrated
liquor of the sulphide cellulose process in about the proportions given, substantially as
set forth.
Dated this 18th day of repruary 1890.
POPPLEWELL & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.(., Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1890-Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1890
FELL & WILDING,
1, Queen Victoria Street, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Darning Appliances.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 7th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 6th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Darning Appliances.
GEORGE HENRY WEST 23 Iliffe Street Newington Butts Newington, Surrey
Wood Carver THOMAS JOSEPH MUMMERY 39 Wellington Street Newington
Causeway, Southwark, Surrey, Cook do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is an oblong block pad or frame, with three raised
rows of straight points the points of the outer rows being in pairs. The three rows
of points or pins enable three different size holes to be treated, and the arrangement
of the outer edge pins or points in pairs enables a coarse or fine darn to be made.
Fig. 1 shews the said appliance.
A and B are the two rows arranged in pairs, the three sizes are obtained in this
way. From A to B one size, C to B another and from A to C a third size. An
ordinary darning needle can be used with above appliances. To use the above
place it under the article to be darned, force the pins through, then wind darning
cotton across from pin to pin until the hole is covered, then work across the strands
in the ordinary way.
Dated this 7th day of July 1890.
GEORGE HENRY WEST.
THOMAS JOSEPH MUMMERY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Darning Appliances.
We, GEORGE HENRY WEST 23 lliffe Street Newington Butts Surrey, Wood
Carver THOMAS JOSEPH MUMMERY 39 Wellington Street Newington Causeway
S.E. Surrey Cook 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 oblong block, pad or frame with raised rows of straight points the points of
the outer rows being in pairs the three rows of points or pins enables three different
size holes to be treated and the arrangement of the outer edge pins or points in
pairs enables a coarse or fine darn to be made. To use the appliance place it under
the article to be darned forcing pins through the same then proceed in the following
manner.
To obtain a fine darn take a darning needle threaded with ordinary darning
cotton, then take a stitch at the corner of the block pad or frame wind across from
pin to pin singly, for coarse darn wind round two pins instead of one, then work
across the strands in the usual way.
The drawing furnished with the Provisional Specification shews the said
appliance.
A and B are the two rows arranged in pairs, the three sizes are obtained in the
following manner, from A to B one size from C to B another, and from A to C, a
third size.
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 :-
First: An oblong, block pad or frame having three straight rows of perpendicular
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page_text: Second: The two rows A and B pins or points to be placed in pairs the middle
C, at equal distances.
row,
Dated this 25th day of April 1891.
An Improved Chimney Cowl or Ventilator.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Chimney Cowl or Ventilator.
I, the Reverend JOHN BELLINGHAM SWANN Rector of Harlaston in the
County of Stafford, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The idea for which a Patent is desired is a single large flat spiral screw made of
tin, or some other thin metal (A). This screw revolving freely and extending
about twelve to eighteen inches (more or less as required) down a flue marked (B)
is fixed on and becomes part of a perpendicular rod, or spindle (H) which passes
down and forms the centre of the worm or thread of the said screw.
There is a
socket (D) fixed to the bottom of the flue on which the rod or spindle rests and
revolves in and a circular collar (E) at the top through which it passes to keep it
in its place in the middle of the flue. This screw is of high pitch about one turn to
the foot, and nearly fills the flue only leaving room for free movement, and may be
varied in dimensions so as to fit any flue. It is turned by means of the wind acting
upon three or more curved plates (C) or bowls (G) placed horizontally so as to
catch the wind on the concave side. These curved plates, or cups are attached by
means of arms to the aforesaid rod or spindle and when acted upon by the wind
cause both the rod or spindle and the spiral screw (A) attached thereto revolve in
the flue and thus causing an upward current of air. In cases of downdraught, such
as by the side of high buildings &c. the under edge of the curved plates (C 1.) is
prolongued so as to engage the wind and continue the rotatatory motion on the same
principle as a windmill.
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
That the aforesaid high pitched screw placed as herein described in a flue, or
cowl or ventilator and in connection with the curved plates or cups as shown in the
accompanying drawings, or figure, employing the wind as the motive power is new,
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand this 12th day of December 1890.
JOHN BM. SWANN,
Rector of Harlaston, nr. Tamworth.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Year: 1890

page_text: . ¡ate of Application, 5th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 5th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by THE ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT FÜR ANILIN
FABRIKATION, of Berlin, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturing
Chemists.]
Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
I, CHARLES DENTON ABEL, of No. 28, Southampton Buildings, Chancery
Lane, in the County of London, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
By the action of one molecule of tetrazoditolyle upon one molecule of a-naphthyl-
amine there results a product:

page_text: EXAMPLE 5.
Diphenetidine being substituted for tolidine in the process of Example 1, yields
a colouring matter, differing little from that of Example 3.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
1, CHARLES DENTON ABEL, of No. 28, Southampton Buildings, Chaucery
Lane, in the County of London. Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
By the action of one molecule of tetrazoditolyle upon one molecule of a-naphthyl-
amine there results a product:

page_text: In this case 17.1 kilos. of sulphate of dianisidine are employed, the process
remaining otherwise the same.
The colouring matter thus obtained dyes cotton directly a fine blue green shade.
EXAMPLE 6.
And similarly diphenetidine may be substituted for the tolidine in Example 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be perforined, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The production of colouring matters by combining one molecule of the tetrazo
compounds of tolidine, dianisidine or diphenetidine with one molecule of a naphthyl-
amine, diazotising the product thus obtained and reacting with this rediazotised
compound upon either of the a naphtholdisulpho acids, described in the Specifi-
cation No. 15,775 of 1885 or No. 4625 of 1888.
2. As new articles of manufacture the colouring matters herein described.
Dated this 5th day of February 1891.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Socket for Metal Golf Playing Clubs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 6th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Socket for Metal Golf Playing Clubs.
I, THOMAS CARRUTHIERS of Number Five Gillespie Place Edinburgh Dairyman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To shorten the length of socket of metal golf playing clubs and by running
socket down through and out at heel of metal golf playing clubs so having socket
open at both ends.
Dated at Edinburgh, the First day of December 1890.
THOMAS CARRUTHERS,
5, Gillespie Place, Edinburgh, Dairyman.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Socket for Metal Golf Playing Clubs.
I, THOMAS CARRUTHERS of 5 Gillespie Place, Edinburgh, in the County of
Midlothian, North Britain, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention which relates to a new or improved socket for metal golf playing
clubs consists in shortening the length of the iron socket or neck and running the
end of the wooden shaft right through the socket and out at the heel of the socket so
that the socket is open at both ends, the object of the said arrangement being that
the weight is taken from the part of the club where it is not required so as to make
the centre of gravity or balance not at the heel as is the case with irons at present
in use, but where the most effective driving power can be obtained, that is to say
immediately behind the ball.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 shews the general appearance of the shortened iron socket.
Figure 2 is a section of the socket and
Figure 3 shews the end of the shaft appearing out through the heel of the
socket.
In ordinary cases the socket or neck may be about 2 inches shorter than that of
the ordinary iron and thus the shaft may be two inches longer. Owing to the
socket being open at both ends a better fitting shaft is obtained. The shaft has also
a better grasp of the head which gives the player a greater command of the
implement. Also the increased length of the shaft gives it greater leverage, and
brings the "spring" into the proper place.
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.-
In golf playing clubs shortening the length of the iron socket or neck and making
the socket open at both ends substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
described.
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JOHNSONS,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Improved Form and Manufacture of Engine Packing for High Pressures.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1890-Accepted, 7th Feb., 1891
COMI LETE STEIFICATION.
An Improved Form and Manufacture of Engine Packing for High
Pressures.
I, RICHARD HENRY ATTWATER, of 109 Church Street, Preston, in the County
of Lancaster, Engine Packing Manufacturer & Mill Furnisher, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists in combining a noncorrosive soft metal wire and asbestos
yarn intimately twisted together, and firmly plaiting the same over & around a
number of cores (say for instance five) or cushions of flax, which have been
previously thoroughly lubricated with a noncombustible lubricant, or I may, where
great elasticity is required, substitute strips of india rubber for the flax yarn, or as
a further modification I may use say four cores of flax and the fifth one of india
rubber.
The packing made up in accordance with my invention will be found to be
superior to other makes, as the cores above referred to prevent the asbestos from
hardening (which it has a great tendency to do) in the stuffing box, whilst the wire
binds & prevents the asbestos from blowing out and at the same time tends to
increase the durability of the packing.
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 engine packing having central cores or cushions as and for
the purposes herein set forth."
Dated this 2nd day of December 1890.
JAMES
STEVENSON,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Drinking Glasses and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Aug., 1891-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Drinking Glasses and the like.
HORACE CANNON 36 Charlotte Street Fitzroy Square Clerk (Glass Manu-
facturer) do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The construction of a lager beer glass with a moustache guard : and I propose to
adapt this invention in casting tumblers, goblets, and other glasses with this guard
for the protection of the moustache when drinking frothy liquors.
Dated this 21st day of October 1890.
HORACE CANNON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Drinking Glasses and the like.
HORACE CANNON 36 Charlotte Street Fitzroy Square, London Clerk 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 forming drinking glasses and the like with a moustache
guard and to a mould with a divided plunger for making the same and is described
as follows; with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure I represents the plunger a closed, with the handle in its place holding
sliding part of the plunger up, in this position it is sent down into the mould by the
pressing machine (to which it is attached by screws e) as in Fig. 4, and forces the
metal (glass) to the top of the mould and into the aperture d to form the lip,
the handle is then withdrawn, which allows the plunger a to be raised leaving the
sliding part under the lip of the newly made glass; the mould is then moved
sufficiently to leave the sliding part of the plunger free of the lip and the plunger
entirely withdrawn.
Figure 1 in the drawing represents the plunger closed with the sliding part
held up by the bolt which goes through a hole in the upper part of the
plunger and fixes in a hole at the top of the rod attached to the sliding part
of the plunger.
Figure 2 represents the plunger with the sliding part let down by the withdrawal
of the bolt b.
Figure 3 represents the front view of the plunger with the sliding part let down
showing the rod attached to it, which runs up the centre of the plunger. f is the
hole at the top of the rod to receive the bolt b.
Figure 4 is the plunger in the mould.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The right of making glasses with a lip.
2. And the invention of the divided plunger for making drinking glasses and the
like, of the improved construction hereinbefore described.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1891.
HORACE CANNON.
Improvements in and connected with the Cylinders and Cisterns of Hot Water Heating Systems.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 28th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with the Cylinders and Cisterns of
Hot Water Heating Systems.
MOSES WILSON, 20 St. Ann Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster,
Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object a cheap and simple mode of ventilating and
feeding circulating cylinders and cisterns so as to prevent the explosion of boilers.
I fix on the cylinder or expansion pipe a socket with moveable cover-the cover
is made of such material and strength as to resist the ordinary pressure of water,
but to yield to an accumulated pressure of steam. In case the supply of water is
cut off, I feed the cylinder through this valve.
Dated this 27th day of December 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with the Cylinders and Cisterns of
Hot Water Heating Systems.
I, MOSES WILSON of 20 St. Ann Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster
Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to provide a simple method of ventilating hotwater
cylinders and pipes, also a ready system of filling the same with water when the
ordinary supply is cut off, and thereby prevent the collapsing of cylinders and
exploding of boilers. The accompaning drawing is a sectional elevation. A is a
flanged union fixed on top of the cylinder. B is a light metal tube made of sufficient
strength to resist the ordinary pressure of water, but to yield to a high pressure of
steam or vacuum caused by the condensing of steam in cylinder if the dead weight
safety valve and vacuum valve fail to act. C. is a glass tube shewing whether
there is water in the cylinder or not. D. is a cup or funnel to pour water in to fill
cylinder when the ordinary supply is cut off. E. is a dead weight safety valve.
F. is a vacuum valve. I vary the strength of the tube B. also weight on safety
valve E. according to the head weight of water.
I am aware that previous to my invention safety and vacuum valves have been
used on cylinders I do not therefore claim these parts as my invention, but
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed, I declare that what I claim is
In a safety valve the combination therewith of a collapsible tube-a glass tube
and a feeder fixed in such a manner as to ventilate the cylinder, shew when the
cylinder is full of water, and provide means of filling when required.
Dated this 26th day of September 1891.
MOSES WILSON.
Improvements in Furnaces.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 7th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Furnaces.
THOMAS SAILES FORSTER Copperas Bank Forge Deptford Sunderland do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The conveying of hot air into a particular part of furnace by means of two
kinds of specially formed bricks made from my own moulds which are so built
into the walls of the furnace as to form passages through which the air travels
and is discharged in a heated condition.
Dated this 8th day of December 1890.
THOMAS SAILES FORSTER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Furnaces.
THOMAS SAILES FORSTER Copperas Bank Forge Deptford Sunderland 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 conveying of hot air into a particular part of furnace by means of two
similar kinds of especially formed bricks made from my own moulds, which are so
built into the walls of the furnace, as to form when laid side by side passages
through which the air travels and is discharged in a heated condition.
The way and manner in which I carry my invention into effect will be readily
understood by reference to the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Fig. 1, is a longitudinal section taken upon the line ry Fig. 2.
Fig. 2, is a front elevation of furnace.
Fig. 3, are elevational views of a series of specially moulded bricks such as
use in pairs for forming the air passages.
I
The object of my invention is to provide a more efficient means than at present
exists for admitting heated air to any required part of a furnace, so as to consume
the waste products, avoid smoke, and obtain increased heating effect, while effecting
a saving in fuel. To this end I employ suitably moulded bricks, several of which
are shewn in Fig. under letters A to F. These are so moulded as to form clear
and unobstructed air passages when laid side by side in pairs in the furnace front,
side walls, or roof in the manner shewn in Figs. 1 and 2 by letters corresponding
to the bricks shewn in Fig. 3. By this means I am enabled to utilize the heat
imparted by radiation to the front, crown, or side furnace walls for raising the
temperature of the admitted air sufficiently to consume in the most economical
manner the waste products. The bricks are formed of ordinary fire clay and may
be used for any class of furnace. The arrows shew the direction of the heated air
currents.
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. In furnaces, the construction and use of specially moulded bricks for forming
air passages in the way & manner and for effecting the purposes described.

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2. In furnaces, the use & employment of air heated by. radiation in its passage
through channels formed by specially moulded bricks, laid in the manner
described.
24
FRANCIS M. ROGERS,
Agent.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water and other Liquids and in Fuel for Use in the Same.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 13th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 16th Aug.,
1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water and other Liquids
and in Fuel for Use in the Same.
WILLIAM HENRY SKINNER Builder 24 Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention is styled "The Economical Kettle and Cooking Apparatus." The
stove to contain the fuel is constructed of sheet iron, is of eight inches in diameter
and six inches in height having perforations at the sides for draught, the stove having
a handle and chimney, the chimney of two inches in diameter being immediately
opposite the handle. The kettle to be used for heating fluids has a concave bottom of
eight inches and a half in diameter, it holds a quart of water or other liquid, is
constructed of block tin, is six inches in height from the top of the cover to the
base line of the kettle-the kettle, handle, cover, and spout being of the same
metal.
The fuel to be used with this kettle and apparatus for heating or cooking purposes,
is composed of wooden chips of different kinds of wood, the chips being mixed with
resin and pine oil, the whole being compressed into oval solid blocks of three and
half inches in length by one inch in depth, and two inches and a half inside the
widest part.
0/1000
WILLIAM HENRY SKINNER,
24, Commercial Road, Exeter.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water and other Liquids
and in Fuel for Use in the Same.
WILLIAM HENRY SKINNER Builder 24 Commercial Road Exeter Devon 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 kettle is made of block tin with a concave bottom A of 8 inches diameter the
kettle having a handle B and spout B of the usual form is 8 inches in diameter and
6 inches in height. The apparatus is made of iron having perforations C at sides for
draught, the apparatus having a handle D and chimney D of 2 inches in diameter
being immediately opposite the handle. The fuel used for the apparatus is composed
of wood chips mixed with resin and pine oil compressed into small blocks of 3 inches
in length and 1 inch in depth and 24 inches inside the widest part. This combination
will boil a quart of water and cook a steak, chop, bacon and eggs combined with
potatoes in 10 minutes at a cost not exceeding a farthing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The novelty of the form of the kettle and apparatus.
2. The combination for constructing the fuel.
3. The quickness and cheapness for cooking purposes.
WILLIAM HENRY SKINNER.
Improved Pulley or Rack for Window-blind Cord.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 8th Sept., 189C-Accepted, 8th Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Pulley or Rack for Window-blind Cord.
I HENRY LEWIS of No. 7 Pembroke Street St. Pauls Bristol Organ Builder do
bereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvement claimed consists of a blind cord rack or pulley which may be
adjusted without cutting the cord and allows for contraction or expansion in variable
temperatures or conditions of the atmosphere.
It consists of a rack or pulley suspended upon a spiral bar terminating with a
spring, collar, and thumbscrew. The screw to adjust the cord and the spring to
regulate the expansion or contraction of the cord.
1000
HENRY LEWIS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Pulley or Rack for Window-blind Cord.
I HENRY LEWIS of No. 7 Pembroke Street Bristol Joiner 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 improvements in pulleys or racks for window blind cord
which has the following advantages,-
The cord may be adjusted without cutting, the peculiar design of the pulley regu-
lating more completely the tension of the cord and combined with the spring allows
for contraction or expansion in variable temperatures and conditions of the
atmosphere.
In order that my invention may be thoroughly understood I will now proceed to
describe it in detail referring to the accompanying drawings as part of this Specification
and to be read therewith.
In Figure 1 A A are two angle ends holding a bar B notched at corners to allow
the rack C to be moved by the thumb screw D, at the termination of the said thumb
screw D is a spiral spring E to counteract any contraction or expansion. The
pulley G G is in two parts forming a split pulley which gives greater tension to the
cord and prevents its slipping.
To use:-
-The cord being made of the required length I raise the rack by means of
the thumb screw slipping the cord over the pulley then depressing the rack by means
of the thumb screw until the spring is brought into action the split pulley holding the
cord firmly.
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 rack CC combined with the spring E and split pulley G G are my invention
and novel.
Dated this 01st day of 1900
novel.
Dated this 21st day of August 1900.
HENRY LEWIS.
Per S. T. White,
3, Unity Street, College Green, Bristol.
Improvements in Chains.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 8th July, 1890-Accepted, 9th Aug., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chains.
I, ALEXANDER MELVILLE CLARK, of the firm of A. M. and Wm. Clark, of
53, Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex, Fellow of the Institute of Patent
Agents, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to me
from abroad by William Charles Edge of 702, High Street, Newark, Essex County,
State of New Jersey, United States of America, Manufacturer) and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This Invention relates to a new construction of chain for ornamental purposes, and
consists in constructing the chain of pieces of tubing combined with ornamental caps,
the ornamental caps of one piece of tubing being united to the adjoining piece of
tubing, the short tubes standing at right angles to each other alternately, as herein-
after more fully shown.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, forming part of this
specification, wherein figure 1 represents a perspective view of one link of the
improved chain; Figure 2 is a face view of the chain; Figure 3 is a longitudinal
section, on line cc figure 2; and figure 4 a cross-section, on line k k figure 2;—all
the figures being shewn on an enlarged scale.
a a are short pieces of tubing, made of gold or analogous material and all placed
parallel with one another, as in figure 3; bb are equally, or about equally, short
pieces of tubing placed at right angles to the tubes a, as also appears from figure 3.
The ends of each tube a are covered by ornamental caps d of suitable form and the
ends of the tubes are covered by ornamental caps e, also of suitable form. The
caps d are, by soldering as at for otherwise, united to one of the tubes between
which they are placed and in like manner the caps e are, by solder g or analogous
fastening, united to one of the adjoining tubes a between which they are placed.
Thus, as in figure 1, each tube is connected with a pair of caps that cover the adjoining
tube placed at right angles and this in turn is united to the set of caps for covering
the next adjoining tube and so forth. Or, in other words, the entire chain is made up
of links, such as are shewn in figure 1, each link consisting of a piece of tubing having
attached to it ornamental caps that are adapted to fit over another piece of tubing that
stands at right angles to the first.
By this simple construction, a very ornamental and showy chain can be quickly
constructed, by almost any ordinary mechanic, no intricate work being required in its
make-up.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;
The chain consisting of a series of tubes a b that are placed at right angles to each
other, each tube having attached to it the caps that cover the ends of one of the
adjoining tubes, substantially as herein shewn and described.
Dated this on day of you.
A. M. CLARK.
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane, London, Patent Agents.
An Improved Fuel Saving Composition.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Jan., 1890)
Complete Specification Left, 24th May, 1890-Accepted, 5th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fuel Saving Composition.
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Estate Agent, Carleton, near Pontefract, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED FUEL SAVING COMPOSITION to be
as follows:
This composition is composed of a mixture of peat soil, sand, or coal slack, mixed
with lime, salt, or other chemicals, which composition when mixed with or laid over
coal, or other fuel, causes it to burn longer & give off less smoke.
Dated this 27th day of February 1890.
Improvements in Seals or Fastenings, also applicable for Locking-nuts.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 30th June, 1890-Accepted, 4th Oct., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Seals or Fastenings, also applicable for
Locking-nuts.
We, SAMUEL HARRY THOMPSON, a Central Passenger Agent, of 581 Wilson
Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, and THOMAS JAMIS CAIN, Mechanic of 71 Clara Street
Cleveland, Ohio, both of the United States of America, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention relates to improvements in a device for sealing letters and packages
and for locking nuts on bolts, and it consists of a spring-disc having a central opening
with radial slits diverging therefrom and having short cross-slits at the outer ends of
said radial slits, a second disc having a central stud or bolt to which said spring dise
is secured in making the seal.
Our device is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which,
Figure 1 represents the spring-disc.
Figure 2 is a sectional view of the spring-disc as seen applied to the stud of
the second disc.
Figure 3 represents the spring-dise having angular flanged edges.
Figure 4 is a sectional view of such spring disc as seen applied to a bolt.
Figure 5 shows spring disc as applied to a smooth bolt or rod.
A is the rim of the spring disc which is made flat a short distance from the outer
edge, the central part being slightly concave-convex.
Bis the central opening from which radial slits CC are cut and diverge, thus
forming several leaves D B, and E E are short counter slits cut at the outer ends
of the main slits C.
The second disc has a central stud provided with a groove over which the spring
disc closely fits the inside edges of the leaves engaging with the stud, and being
sharp take firm hold and prevent its removal.
For sealing envelopes or wrappers the disc having the stud is placed inside of the
envelope with the stud projecting up through a hole in the lap, and then the spring
disc is put over the stud and pressed down, and thus the seal is made.
For sealing or locking a nut on a bolt the edge of the spring disc is made angular
and the edge turned up, so that a wrench may be applied to turn it..
On a smooth rod or bolt the spring disc will hold with equal facility.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is: -
In a sealing device a disc or bolt having a central stud provided with a groove, a
spring disc having a central hole and radial slits with cross slits and a slightly
concave-convex surface combined and adapted to fasten envelopes and packages or lock
nuts, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 30th day of June 1890.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Mouthpiece for Tobacco Pipes, Cigar-holders, and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 19th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mouthpiece for Tobacco Pipes, Cigar-holders, and
the like.
I JOHN FRANCIS O'BRIEN Gentleman of The Arran Estate Office Ballina
Ireland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved mouthpiece for tobacco-pipes, cigar-holders
and the like and has for its object to prevent the saliva from entering the pipe or
the like.
In carrying my invention into practice, I form of india rubber or any other
suitable substance a mouthpiece one end of which is hollow and fits over the shank
or stem of the pipe or the like.
At the end which enters the mouth a small valve is placed and is so constructed
that it always remains closed and watertight except during the "draw" or
inhalation.
The said valve communicates with a tube or passage which passes through the
solid end of the mouthpiece and forms a continuation of the pipe tube or passage.
Dated this 20th day of June 1890.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mouthpiece for Tobacco Pipes, Cigar-holders, and
the like.
JOHN FRANCIS O'BRIEN, Arran Cottage, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Clerk, 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 have invented and perfected an india rubber, saliva-proof pipe tip, or cover for
the mouthpiece of smoking pipes, cigarholders, and the like, which being elastic, is
forced over the mouthpiece, and prevents the saliva, or moisture of the mouth, from
entering the shank or bowl. It consists of a small tube of rubber, about an inch
long, terminating in a solid end, through part of which a small passage runs,
corresponding to the passage through the shank of the pipe &c. This passage
terminates in a slit, or valve, through which the smoke must pass, and which always
remains closed, except during the "draw"; thereby excluding the saliva.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. That said invention prevents the saliva from entering the pipe, cigarholder,
and the like, thus reducing to a minimum, the formation or distillation of nicotine,
and the fouling of the shank or bowl.
2. That said invention being clastic fits any sized shank or mouthpiece, is easily
adjusted and removed, saves a large quantity of tobacco, and is cleanly to use.
3. That said invention while performing the above mentioned functions, &c.,

page_text: does not interfere with the various kinds of smoking pipes, cigarholders, &c., in use,
being applicable and adjustable to all.
Dated this 17th day of March 1891.
JOHN FRANCIS O'BRIEN.
Improvements in Carts and other Two-wheeled Road Vehicles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 25th Oct., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carts and other Two-wheeled Road Vehicles.
I, JOHN PITT BAYLY, of 18 Fulham Place, Paddington, in the County of London,
Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to me
from abroad by John Coefield, of Franklin, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Inventor), to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the mode of attaching shafts to carts and
other two-wheeled vehicles in such a manner as to prevent the oscillation of the box
and seat, commonly called among horsemen "horse motion." I attain this object by
means of the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which-
Figure 1 represents a side view of this device and Fig. 2 a top view of the same.
A, Fig. 1, represents a spring bolted on the axle B.
C is a bar or spring of steel, one end of which is bolted on the spring A and the
other on the shaft D.
His the draw-bar bolted on the shafts.
F is a cross-bar attached to the shafts by a spiral spring E.
Fig. 2 shows the duplicate of Fig. 1, showing the two springs A A, the two
shafts DD, two spiral springs E E, and two spring-steel bars CC.
The rear of the vehicle-body rests on the axle, with intermediate springs A A to
take the jolting, while the front of said body, which supports the feet and some of the
weight, rests upon the cross-bar F, which is connected with the under side of the shafts
by the spiral springs E E. By this combination the longitudinal springs C C take up
the horse motion at the rear of the vehicle-body, while the springs E E take it up at
the front thereof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is:
The combination, in a two-wheeled vehicle, of the axle, elliptic springs thereon, flat
longitudinal springs CC, and front support connected with the under part of shafts by
the spiral springs E E, whereby the horse motion is taken up at the front and rear of
the body by separate springs, as shown and described.
Dated this 24th day of September 1890.
J. P. BAYLY,
Applicant.