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AN IMPROVEMENT IN FIRE BARS FOR FURNACES
Year: 1885

page_text: We, THOMAS SAMUEL DOBSON, Commission Agent, and ARTHUR MURFET, Model
Maker, both of 4 Fletcher Gate, in the town and county of the town of
Nottingham, do hereby declare the nature of our invention for AN IMPROVEMENT
IN FIRE BARS FOR FURNACES," and in what manner the same is to be performed,
5 to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Figure 1 shows a plan of one of our improved fire bars.
Figure 2 shows a side view of the same bar.
Figure 3, shows a sectional view of two such bars, through the centre of their
length.
Our improved fire bars are specially adapted for marine boiler and other furnaces
where great heat is required.
Each bar consists of a vertical web the lower portion A of which is corrugated
horizontally the whole of its length, and the upper portion B is formed into a
number of vertical grooves reversely placed upon each side, the closed end of each
groove is slightly narrower than the outer open end, the open ends of the grooves
lie exactly opposite the closed ends of the grooves of the next adjacent bars on
each side of it, each bar is strengthened with ribs on each side alternately placed
about eight or ten inches apart, the full depth of the bar, these ribs prevent any
warping or twisting of the bar and dispenses with distance pieces in the centre of
the bars.
Each bar has a square shoulder at each end which is provided with a stud D on
one side, when a number of such bars are placed in position, the upper surfaces
occupy less space than the air space, and the horizontal corrugations give greater
strength. The construction of the bar enables us to produce it at one third less
weight, length for length, than bars previously employed, and the action of the air
as it passes between the bars on the horizontal corrugations and vertical grooves
keeps them cool, thereby ensuring greater durability, consequently they are more
economic.
The alternately reticulated face or upper surface of the bars, effectually pieces of
fuel from falling through and yet the attendant is enabled to insert a pointed rako

page_text: or pricker bar, and draw it from end to end of the bars, and clear the spaces of
cinder or clinkers at will.
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 and employment of fire bars for furnaces, each having an
horizontally corrugated web, substantially as described and illustrated in the
Drawings annexed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLICABLE TO SUCTION DREDGERS
Year: 1885

page_text: OR
I, ALPHONSE CASSE Civil Engineer of Brussels in the kingdom of Belgium do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPLICABLE TO SUCTION DREDGERS and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This improvement has for its object the adaptation to the end of the suction
tube of suction dredger of a comminuting apparatus consisting of a series of knives,
a set of mattocks, or other disaggregating tools, actuated by any convenient means
and intended to disintegrate turf, clay, shells and in short, any ground that cannot
be disaggregated by the action of the suction dredger intended to raise it up.
The annexed drawings show as an example, one disposition used for the
establishment, the working and the gearing of this disintegrating apparatus
adapted to said dredgera
Fig. 1 shows, on a scale of 10, the general disposition of a suction dredger pro-
vided with the apparatus.
Fig. 2 is a horizontal projection of same seen from below.
Figs 3 and 4 show, on a larger scale, partly in section and in elevation, a detail
fore and end view of the apparatus.
At the end of the suction tube A and just at the orifice B, is a horizontal shaft a
supported by two brackets P cast with or fixed upon the tube A, whose transverse
section and stretching tension rods t are shown in fig. 5.
At one end of this shaft is the apparatus C, and at the other end is a cog wheel E
for band chain (Chaine Gall).
The disintegrating apparatus consists either of a series of special knives c, c¹, c*
or of a set of mattocks or other disaggregating tools whose number, shape, and
dimensions may vary according to the nature of the ground operated on.
In case the disaggregating tools should act upon the tube A like the screw upon
a steam ship, another helix is placed longside the wheel E in order to counterbalance
the effect of the apparatus.
This disintegrating apparatus is set in motion by means of a band chain G+ acted
on by a cog wheel El fixed upon shaft b passing through the side of the dredger,
and whose pulley F is geared directly to the motor.
It is obvious that this mode of gearing may be replaced by any other means
giving the same result, as for instance: a shaft may be placed parallel to tube A

page_text: and should receive from above and transmit below, the motion communicated by
crown wheels or by friction cones.
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 suction dredgers herebefore described and consisting of the
adaptation at the orifice of the suction tube of such apparatus of a device intended
to break up and disaggregate the ground to be operated upon, substantially as
herein before described and set forth. These improvements having for their object
to facilitate the working of the dredger and to prevent the obstruction or stoppage
of the suction tube.
A New or Improved Game, and Mechanical Figure for Use therein.
Year: 1885

page_text: A New or Improved Game, and Mechanical Figure for
Use therein.
I, HENRY GESS, 24 Wardley Street Garratt Lane Wandsworth Proprietor of
Exhibitions (Travelling) do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A wooden figure, to be dressed in the attire of either Male or Female, the same
being worked by mechanical contrivances The arms to work either separate or
together according to the action of the levers, worked by hand. In the interior
of body of figure a wooden drum is attached to each arm with a band over
same, passing down left side of body to work left arm then passing the lower part
of body working in a direct line to act with right arm passing down the leg and
out at heel of figure-Two lines passing from the heel to the levers The whole
being concealed from public view. The figure to stand from 5 to 6 feet high as
may be required.
The object of this Invention is to afford amusement at fairs and other places,
in which a cocoanut or other article is placed on the head of the figure The
visitors attempt to knock off the nut etc, by throwing a stick, ball, or other article.
at the figure-The arms of the. figure are kept in motion by means of suitable
mechanism herebefore described for the purpose of, defending its head from the
blows, such mechanism being actuated from a platform at a distance.

page_text: Use therein.
HENRY GESS, 24 Wardley St Garret Lane Wandsworth Proprietor of Exhibition
(Travelling) 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 afford amusement at fairs & other places in
which a cocoanut or other article is placed on the head of the figure. The visitors
attempt to knock off the nut etc by throwing a stick, ball, or other article at the
figure The arms of the figure are kept in motion by means of suitable mechanism
hereafter described for the purpose of defending its head from the blows & each
mechanism being actuated from a platform at a distance.
The figure is made to represent either a Male or Female. The head of the figure
is fixed to an iron pipe on a pivot in the body of the figure, & is connected to line
the other end of said line being fixed to a foot or hand lever, a rubber spring being
fixed to the opposite side of body to draw the head back in position. The arms
are arranged to work either seperately or together according to the action of the
levers hereafter described. In the interior of the figure is a wooden drum attached
to each arm with a band over same said band passing down the left side of the
body to work the left arm then passing over pulley to opposite side & so down
the right leg of the figure under pulley & out at the heel of said figure into a
pedestal on which figuro stands said line then goes under pulley & is connected at
the end to the levers & to the foot lever The line working the head runs parallel
with the lines working the arms.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LACES
Year: 1885

page_text: ALFRED PETER SHARP Marble Mason 17 Gt Brunswick St Dublin do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LACES to be as follows:-
For the use of indiarubber elastic laces, for Boots Shoes Slippers Corsets Surgical
Bandages Belts, leggins and weareing apparel, these etastic laces either endless or in
lengths, and may be woven over, and are laced over hook eyelets studs or buttons
which may be made with sheifs, the hook eyelets as at present in use, hold a firm
grip of the lace, and save the nessisity of tieing or fastening, light boots & shoes
can be taken off and put on without any unlaceing, the great advantage of the use
of this lace is, it yeilds to evey notion of the limb or body and never relaxes its
hold or strain,

page_text: .ALFRED PETER SHARP Marble Mason 17 Gt Brunswick Street Dublin 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:-
For the use of india rubber elastic laces for boots shoes slippers corsets surgical
bandages belts leggings horse hose or stockings and the like, wearing apparel &
These elastic laces either endless or in lenghts and may be woven in one or a series
of threads of elastic woven together and are laced over hook eyelets studs or
buttons which may be made with sheifs. The hook eyelet as at present in use,
hold a firm grip of the lace and save the necessity of tying or fastening. I propose
-to use a special make of hook or stud without eyelet but clinched in the leather
with one or more forked prongs, light boots or shoes can be taken off and put on
without any unlacing, the great advantage of the use of this lace is it yeilds
to every motion of the limb or body and never relaxes its hold or strain.
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1st The use of India rubber clastic as laces for purposes substantially as
described.
PREPARING AND MAKING A FURNITURE CREA
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I ROBERT WILLIAMSON of Number 38 Pendrill Street on the Beverley Road in
the Town and County of the Town of Kingston-upon-Hull Spanish Furniture
Cream Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for PREPARING
AND MAKING A FURNITURE CREAM to be as follows:-
Composition is composed of Lees made from pure Malt Vinegar, .Colza, and
Galipoli Oils, and Turpintine. The Lees are made of the best Malt Vinegar,
poured boiling upon Quick Lime, then left to refine for forty eight hours, it is then
drawn off and mixed with equal quantities of the Oils in proportion, and 1/2 a
gallon of Turpintine to twelve gallons of the Cream, it is then ready for use.
1007
IMPROVEMENTS IN TUBE COUPLINGS FOR POINT AND SIGNAL RODS
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES PHILIP ANNETT Eastleigh Southampton Signal Foreman, HENRY GEORGE
WILLMER Eastleigh Southampton Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TUBE COUPLINGS FOR POINT AND SIGNAL RODS
to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to secure a more safe and simple coupling for
point and signal rods than those at present in use and having fewer parts.
This we achieve by making the tube with a socket at one end in which we cut
a slotted hole through the socket being made to fit over the end of the next
length of rod, which has a corresponding slotted hole, through which we pass a
taper key, having a projection on the top end to prevent the possibility of the key,
working through the slotted holes, which is a frequent cause of accidents.
We are aware that various kinds of keys and loose sockets and plugs have been
used for coupling point and signal rods.
But what we claim as our invention is the method of forming the socket on the
tube itself to fit over the next tube, so that one key driven through securely holds
the tubes together.
We claim also a projection on the key, to prevent it working through the slots
in the sockets and tube.
Date 11
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page_text: COMPLEID
DIEVITIVATI
JAMES PHILIP ANNETT Eastleigh Southampton Signal Foreman HENRY GEORGE
WILLMER Eastleigh Southampton Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TUBE COUPLINGS FOR POINT AND SIGNAL RODS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object of our invention is a more safe and simple coupling for Point and
Signal Rods, than those at present in use and one, having fewer parts.
This we achieve in the following manner by making the Tube itself with a socket
at one end, through which we cut slotted holes. This socket being made to fit
over the next length of Tube, which has corresponding slotted holes. A. Tapered
key being driven through the slotted holes in both socket and Tube. Thus securely
holding the lengths of Tubing together.
As an additional safeguard we stamp a Projection on the top end of the Tapered
key to prevent the possibility of its working through the slotted holes.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Figure 1. is a Longitudinal Section of the Coupling showing the socket formed on
the Tube a which fits over the end of the Tube B.
Figure 2. is a plan on the underside of Coupling, showing the key twisted in the
ordinary way, to prevent its working upwards.
Figure 3. is an end view of Figure 1. showing the Projection C. stamped on the
key, to prevent the key working through the slotted holes in the socket and Tube.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that
what we claim is
1. The method of Forming the socket on the Tube itself.
2. The Projection stamped on the key substantially as and for the purpose
berein described and as shown on the accompanying Drawing.
100K
JAMES PHILIP ANNETT.
HENRY GEORGE WILLMER. 30
Improvements in Lamp Burners for Burning Petroleum Oil.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Lamp Burners for Burning Petroleum Oil.
I, JAMES LIND, of 61 Great George Street, Liverpool in the County of Lancashire
Petroleum Lamp Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN LAMP BURNERS FOR BURNING PETROLEUM OIL to be us
follows:-
First The strengthening of the body of the Burner by running a raised rin or
beading round outside of chimney space.
Second-The passing of the chimney holders through the said raised Rim and
body of Burner, thereby giving them greater strength and bearing.
Third-The long spindle of wick winder is prevented from springing or bending.
by passing it through the outer or ornamental part of Burner.
Dated thi
dow of Nam 100K

page_text: Improvements in Lamp Burners for Burning Petroleum Oils.
I, JAMES LIND of 61 Great George Street Liverpool in the County of Lancashire
Lamp Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN LAMP BURNERS FOR BURNING PETROLEUM OILS 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 certain Improvements in the construction of Lamp
Burners of the ordinary kind or style now in use, and may readily be understood
by referring to the accompanying sketch.
A is a Raised Rim round the outside of the chimney fitting space so as to form a
groove or bed B (into which the glass chimney of the ordinary kind fits) and thus
greatly strengthening the Burner C the Ornamental Rim is' a continuation of the
Raised Rim A so as to afford a bearing for the wick spindle D which passes
through it.
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E E E E are the four chimney holders, which are passed up the Raised Rim A
through the four slots F F F F the ends being made secure in the lower part of
the Burner.
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 enlargement of the body or plate of the Burner, which is in one piece of
stamped Brass, so as to form a Raised Rim A round the chimney space B, and an
Ornamental Rim C, whereby the Burner is greatly strengthened.
2. The passing of the four chimney holders E E E E up through the four
slots F F F F in the Raised Rim A so that they may have a bearing against the
under surfaces of the Raised Rim A whereby they are greatly strengthened and
supported.
3. The turning up in two small pieces, instead of punching entirely out, the
slots at F F F F so as to form a support against lateral movement of the chimney
holders.
4. The passing of the Wick Spindle D through the Ornamental Rim C whereby
the said spindle is strengthened and supported.
Hat Rest and Guard (with Umbrella Holder Attached) for Fixing Under Seat.
Year: 1885

page_text: Hat Rest and Guard (with Umbrella Holder Attached) for
Fixing Under Seat.
Lt. Col. CHARLES RALEIGH CHICHESTER Land Agent Runnamoat Roscommon
I do hereby declare the nature of the above invention for SECURING HATS UNDER
SEATS IN PLACE OF ASSEMBLY to be as follows:-
1.
Fender of iron open work, metal &c, or other material, in form of semi circle,
seven inches in depth, screwed on to bottom of seat, about two inches from the
wood of the seat, having a moveable bar or clip, attached to one end of fender, to
confiue Hat, corresponding with a similar clip at the opposite side, usually screwed
to seat, but which may be left moveable-The moveable clip has a hook at the end
which projects to hold umbrella.- Fender to be made of patterns more or less
ornamental to suit taste, and to be fitted if required, with a bottom at from
8 to 9 inches from the seat.-The fender may be made separate for each Hat, or
made straight & continuous, to fit the length of bench.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Hat Rest and Guard (with Umbrella Holder Attached) for
Fixing Under Seat.
I, Lt. Col. CHARLES RALEIGH CHICHESTER of Runnamoat Roscommon Land
Agent do hereby declare the nature of my invention for HAT REST & Guard
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Two side clips A for supporting Hat in a hanging position under the seat, one clip
fixed, the other moveablo & ending in a hook B to carry stick or umbrella-
Screen C or fender to protect Hat from dresses semi circular in shape & about
7 inches deep from which the side clips project which side clips are secured to the
underneath part of the seat by screws or staples-The whole is made of light wire
or brass or cast metal-Sketch herewith,
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 novelty of the Screen or Guard & the projecting crook for stick together
with the side clips over which the leaf of the Hat is slipped & from which the
hat hangs.
AN IMPROVED PERAMBULATOR HOOD
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES AYLWARD 24 Harcourt Street Marylebone, W. Coach Painter do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED PERAMBULATOR HOOD to be
as follows:-
When closed it has the appearance of a minature Landaue which when opened
would without my invention project over each end six inches, to prevent this
(besides making the peranbulator look smaller & neater) I have invented a spring
back to the hoods, which when pushed down runs on springs in a tube into the
body of peranbulator the hoods then have to be fastened down by means of straps
at the back and when unfastened will spring to their usual place of their own
accord covering a child in closely, thus protecting them from either wind or rain,
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page_text: JAMES AYLWARD, 24, Harcourt Street, Marylebone, W. Coach Painter do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED PERAMBULATOR HOOD and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My Perambulator is built after the style of a Miniature Landau, to which I have t
invented an improved Hood, which when pushed down runs on springs into the
body & is fastened down by means of a strap, & when unfastened will spring back
to their own place.
Fig. 1. Shows the Hood closed.
2. Shows the Hood opened.
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3. Shows the action of invention when the Hood is closed, and
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4. Shows the nature of invention when the hood is opened.
(a). Is an iron sliding rod with a gound iron stopper (d) on its end, used for
pressing spring into tube.
(b). Is a zinc tube made to shape of body to protect spring.
(c). Is an ordinary spiral spring.
(e). Is the back rail made from wood (1 inch in thickness at top and graduated
to inch at bottom, the two sliding rods are connected to it), & by placing the
hand on the centre of this rail & pressing it down causes the Hood to open & to
keep it so there is a small strap on the rail which is then fastened on to the body
underneath.
I here state the features I claim
(1.) Without my Invention the hoods when opened would project 6 inches,
making the Perambulator appear very awkward.
(2.) It is most convenient that in bad weather the hoods & windows can be
closed & the children are in good shelter, also, in windy or sunny weather either
of the hoods could be closed thus affording protection.
Dated this 9th day of December 1885.
IMPROVED METHOD OF GLAZING WITH OR WITHOUT PUTTY
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
I, THOMAS JOHN HAWKINS of Hillingdon Heath Uxbridge, Middlesex, Florist,"
Seedsman and Farmer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED
METHOD OF GLAZING WITH OR WITHOUT PUTTY, to be as follows:-
.:
The Bar is made of Wood, ornamented to taste, any size or strength according
to requirements The patent is embodied in the Water Groove marked on plan Å :
This groove prevents the entrance of water and at same time prevents the exit
of heat.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, THOMAS JOHN HAWKINS of Hillingdon Heath Uxbridge Middlesex Florist,
Seedsman and Farmer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVED METHOD OF GLAZING WITH OR WITHOUT PUTTY and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The Sash Bar is made of Wood ornamented to taste, any size or strength
according to requirements-The Patent or Improved system of Glazing is embodied
in the water groove marked on plan A on the drawings accompanying my
Provisional Specification The Glass can be secured by putty or tacked in The
Groove is to prevent the entrance of water and prevent also the exit of the heat
which the existing Sash Bars do not do.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1 The water groove at either side of Sash Bar and in the centre of Rabbit as
shown on plan and marked A.
IMPROVEMENTS IN VENT PEGS
Year: 1885

page_text: HARTLEY COCKCROFT Jeweller, 40 Moorhead Villas. Shipley FREDERICK SPONG,
Gentleman 7 Victoria Terrace Leeds do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN VENT PEGS to be as follows:-
As a substitute for the ordinary Wood Vent Peg & others worked by Springs or
Valves which are so liable to get out of order & also are inefectual inasmuch as
the springs corrode & break off & the Valve get chocked by any fermented liquer,
we propose to make our Vent Peg of Brass or any other Metal or suitable
material, which shall be screwed or driven into the Barrell or Bung, the said peg to
be hollow. On the top of the peg shall be screwed a cap or cover against a leather
or other Washer, and to prevent the neccessity of unscrewing the cap off entirley to
admit air, we propose drilling one or more holes at the bottom of the upper thread,
in a groove which is cut for the purpose of freely & instantley admitting air, at the
slightest turn of the cap or cover, The said holes are drilled into the hollow of
the peg.

page_text: Fig. 1 is a side elevation, and Figs. 2 and 3 longitudinal sections shewing the
vent peg screwed into bung of barrel. Figs. 4 and 5 are respectively a side
elevation and longitudinal section of vent peg with taper end driven into bung of
barrel.
a is the barrel and 6 the bung. c shews the tapered part of vent screwed into
the bung b. d represents the taper end of vent peg without being screwed but
driven tight into the bung b. On the upper part of the vent peg is a collar e and
also a projecting piece or boss f which is provided with a screw thread for receiving
the cap g:
A longitudinal hole h is provided through the vent peg, and through the pro-.
jecting piece or boss f we provide a transverse opening which may be in the form
of a round passage i as shewn at Figs. 1, 2 and 3, or of a V form as shewn at j
Figs. 4 and 5, or of other suitable forms; so that by unscrewing the cap g however
slightly, air is admitted into the barrel a.
We inake the herein before mentioned vent peg of wood, brass or other, suitable
metal or material.
The washer of leather or other suitable material, is employed for rendering
the vent peg perfectly air tight when the cap g is tightly screwed down onto it.
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 and construction of hollow vent peg having transverse openings
or passages of a round, V, or other suitable form, provided in the projecting part
or boss f, also the adjustable cap g whereby air can be admitted into or shut off
from barrel a substantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
AN IMPROVED GUAGE FOR THE PERMANENT WAY OF RAILWAYS
Year: 1885

page_text: I PERCY RICKARD, of 104, Lister Lane, Halifax in the County of York, Civil
and Mechanical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED GUAGE FOR THE PERMANENT WAY OF RAILWAYS, and in what
manner the same is to be performed; to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
By my invention the ordinary permanent way guage used on Railways to
ascertain the width between the two rails serves the double purpose of accurately
determining the elevation of one rail above the other as well as the distance between
the two rails,
This I propose to effect by means of an attachment fixed at one end of the guage
which consists of a graduated bar sliding vertically in a box or case which is
attached to the guage itself or made as a part of the same, this bar has one edge
cut into teeth to form a rack and is actuated by a pinion having a milled head
attached thereto, a clamping screw fixes the bar in any position in the box The
bar has graduations and figures thereon by which the amount of elevation of one
rail above the other is-indicated. A small spirit-level is fixed in the cross-bar of the
instrument by which to bring it to a horizontal position.
To use the instrument the guage is placed upon the two rails with the
attachment over the lower rail and the pinion (which actuates the bar) turned
until the spirit-level shews the guage to be perfectly horizontal when the bar is
clamped and the elevation read off from the figures on the bar.
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 method of measuring the elevation of one rail above the other by means of
a rack and pinion attachment, substantially as described above.
in Furnace Bars and bridges
Year: 1885

page_text: I, THOMAS THOMPSON of 54 Blake Town, Seghill in the County of Northum-
berland, Engine Man 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 :-
This Invention relates to certain improvements in Furnace Bars and bridges
applicable especially for the furnaces of marine and stationary Boilers, the object
being to keep the fire free from slag and prevent smoke and effect economy of
fuel-In the accompanying sheet of drawings Figure 1, represents a set of hollow
bars with plain surface (or with projections on the surface as desired) 4 inches
diameter by 5 feet long, and 1 inch bore or any other convenient thickness and
length, the said bars being arranged parallel with the boiler and from inch to
1 inch apart as may be convenient; A A are pinions one on the end of each bar
one of them being rotated by the worm B driven by any suitable motor the
pinions on the bars gearing with each other as shewn to transmit the motion
through all the bars. If it be preferred the bars can be rotated by hand in which
case a handle may be applied to one of the bars as shewn in Figure 2. Figures 3
and 4 represent the hollow bridge and bearer separate from each other.
Into the interior of this hollow bridge the hollow fire bars open they being fitted
into the openings d to allow the air to pass through the bars into the said hollow
bridge and thence to the combustion chamber by the opening é at the back of the
bridge and shewn in back view in Figure 5. The top part of the bridge Figure 3
may be made as part of or to fit into the bearer as shown in Figure 4 or otherwise
Figure 6 represents the front bearer for the fire bars. Figure 7 is a longitudinal
section to a reduced scale shewing the fire bars and hollow bridge combined.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st The arrangement of revolving fire bars for keeping the fire free from slag
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the Drawings.
2nd The combination of hollow fire bars and bridge through which the air passes
and is heated and escapes by the opening c into the combustion chamber for
preventing smoke and economizing fuel substantially as hereinbefore set forth and
illustrated by the Drawings.
1
THOMAS THOMPSON,
54, Blake Town, Seghill, Northumberland.
IMPROVEMENTS IN INCLINED CABLE RAILWAYS OR TRAMWAYS
Year: 1885

page_text: We, JOHN HEATH, manager and WILLIAM FROST, underlooker, of the Sneyd
Colliery, Burslem in the County of Stafford do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN INCLINED CABLE RAILWAYS OR TRAMWAYS and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Heretofore in the construction of inclined cable railways or tramways the
custom has been to employ either a double line of rails for the whole length of the
incline, or a double line of rails above the passing-place and a single line below.
In order to obviate the necessity for using a double line of rails except for a short
distance in the centre of the incline for the purpose of a passing-place for the trams
or corves we employ a fast-point turnout which is constructed in such a manner as
to allow of the use of a single line of rails both above and below the passing-
place, thus considerably lessening the cost, both of the making and maintenance of
the road and the rail or tramway. In order that the working of our invention
may be the more fully understood, we will proceed to describe the drawings here-
unto annexed.
Figure I. is a plan of an inclined rail or tramway upon which are shewn, by
dotted lines, the ascending and descending corves or trams, A. and B. respectively,
at the point where that portion of the chain or rope C. C., running from the
descending corve B. to the top of the incline, falls into a notch or space in one of
the rails near the upper points of the passing-place, where it remains whilst the
wheels upon one side of the ascending corve A pass over it.-D. D. shew the position
of the corves or trams when passing each other.-E. E. are the landing-places at
the top and bottom of the incline.
Figure 2 is an enlarged plan of the rails shewn in Fig. I. between the lines F.
and G, shewing the notch or space L into which the rope C. falls whilst the
ascending corve A passes over it.
Figure 3. is an enlarged plan of the rails shewn in Figure L. between the lines G
and H.
Figures 4. 5. & 6 are sections of the rails shown in Figures 2 and 3, at the
ines J. K and L respectively.

page_text: Having thus described the nature of our invention we would have it known
that we claim as our improvements
1st the construction and arrangement of the fast points; and
2nd the construction and arrangement of the rail having a notch or space I in it
for the rope or chain C to fall into whilst the corve A passes over it; and
3rd the construction and arrangement of the rail or tramway for the purpose set
forth substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn by the drawings hereunto
annexed.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN TOP BOOTS AND LONG BOOTS
Year: 1885

page_text: "
We, JULES ALPHONSE THIERRY and ALFRED LEON THIERRY both of No 292,
Regent Street in the county of Middlesex, Boot Manufacturers, do hereby declare
the nature of our invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN TOP BOOTS AND LONG
BOOTS " 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 the manufacture of the tops of top boots and of the legs
of long boots, particularly when these are required to be stiff, as for military and
riding boots. For this purpose we employ the substances known as celluloid,
nitrocellulose or their analogues, such as are used for making imitations of fabrics,
leather and the like, and in applying these we adopt the following process. In
inaking the top of a top boot we shape on a suitable mould a sheet of the celluloid
material, warning and stretching it while we draw it to shape, and turning in the
top part so as to make an inside fold which we press into shape while it is heated.
We cement together the two meeting edges of the sheet by placing over them,
inside a strip of the same material which is brushed over with collodion, and
pressing it on between heated dies. For stitching the top to leather or other
inaterial we employ a sewing machine which is provided with a vessel containing
oil or other suitable liquid, and a fine tube leading thence to a point immediately
above the part of the material which is to be penetrated by the needle. We heat
the liquid almost to boiling and we adjust its flow by a stop-cock so that small
drops of the hot liquid flow successively on to the material. This has the effect of
so softening it that the needle easily penetrates, and the stitch when drawn tight
becomes sunk under the general surface. In making legs for boots, the operation is
generally the same as above described except that the top fold is not required. The
celluloid material may be of any desired colour and it may be exposed outwardly
as in a top boot or military or riding boot, or it may be applied as lining to a stiff
legged boot, being outwardly faced with leather.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
The manufacture of tops for top boots or legs for long boots of celluloid or its
analogues, shaped united and stitched substantially as herein described.
Dated this 10th day of February 10,
ABEL
IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London. W.C.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRAM AND LOCOMOTIVE STEAM ENGINES
Year: 1885

page_text: I THOMAS GREEN of The Smithfield Iron Works Leeds in the county of York,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
TRAM AND LOCOMOTIVE STEAM ENGINES" 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 certain improvements in Tram and Locomotive Steam
Engines, and has for its object to utilize the waste heat in such Engines, so as to
superheat the exhaust steam, to prevent the back pressure in the cylinders, a result
hitherto of superheating, and also to prevent any undue pressure in the condenser
caused by using superheater and surface condenser together.
I will now proceed to describe how I accomplish the above objects, by aid of the
accompanying drawings. Figure 1, is a front elevation, and Figure 2, is a sectional
elevation of my improvements.
The exhaust steam from the cylinders is passed into the exhaust pipe G, to a
valve A, placed in exhaust pipe G; thence to superheater B, which has a pipe C,
with nozzle D, which communicates with the chimney E.
The steam in the superheater expanding, would cause back pressure to cylinders,
or extra pressure to the condenser; but this is prevented by valve A, which only
opens to allow steam to pass to the superheater B, and closes as soon as the
pressure in the superheater B, becomes greater than the exhaust pressure from the
cylinders, thus preventing any back pressure in the cylinders. By these means
the waste heat is utilized for superheating the steam, and back pressure in the
cylinders is prevented.
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 placing of the valve A, in exhaust pipe G, to prevent any steam coming
back from the superheater B, which would cause undue pressure in the condensers
and back pressure in the cylinders.
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IMPROVE- MENTS IN WASHING MACHINES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, SARAH ANN SISMEY of 39 Pembroke Street Calledonian Road in the county of
Middlesex Housekeeper do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN WASHING MACHINES and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I provide a round disc of wood with handles on its side moveable or otherwise
and a knob on the top. On the underside of this disc I fix several pillars or legs
of wood or other material by preference five in number.
Referring to the Drawings which accompanied my provisional application. Fig. 1
is a plan of the underside of the disc and Fig. 2 an elevation of the washer
A being the disc (a) the legs or pillars (b) the handles for working (c) a knob for
lifting the washer.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improved construction of washer substantially as herein set forth and
described consisting of a disc several short legs, handles projecting from the disc
for working it and a small knob or projection for lifting it whereby a washing
machine or "Dolly" of small compass is constructed which will answer the purpose
of the ordinary large "Dolly."
Improvements in Friction Gro
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Friction Gro
I WILLIAM ARENA MARTIN of 9, Pocock Street Blackfriars Road, Southwark in
the County of Surrey, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my said 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 improvements in Friction Gear. To carry this
into effect I construct and use a wheel (hereinafter referred to as the external
wheel) internally grooved, that is having grooves and projections at the inner side
of the rim at the periphery instead of on the surface of the wheel as is customary
with ordinary friction gear and I fix a wheel or wheels (hereinafter called the
internal wheel or internal wheels) having grooves and projections to correspond
with those in the said external wheel, to work in connection therewith within the
periphery of the said external wheel and the power or motion is transmitted from
or by the said external wheel to the said internal wheel or wheels or vice versa.
It will be seen that the said external wheel and the said internal wheel or wheels
revolve in the same direction and as the curves of the said external wheel and the
said internal wheel or wheels incline towards each other a stronger grip or hold for
driving is obtained than is possible with the ordinary friction gear. The number
and angle of the grooves in the said wheels may be altered or varied to suit the
power and speed required and the said internal wheel or wheels may be made in
sections so that its or their width may be increased or lessened with facility.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I shall now proceed to
describe the drawings accompanying this specification.
In these drawings figure 1 is an elevation of the said improved friction gear and
figure 2 is a sectional plan of the same.
A Figures 1 and 2 is the said external wheel and B figures 1 and 2 is the said
internal wheel. C figure 2 represents the said grooves and projections at the inner
D shows the corre-
side of the rim at the periphery of the said external wheel.
sponding grooves and projections on the said internal wheel. E figures 1 and 2 is
a set screw for throwing the said internal wheel in or out of gear.

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 form construction and use of the said internally grooved or external wheel,
as a means of transmitting conveying or reciprocating power or motion, by friction,
to or from another wheel or other wheels (which I call the internal wheel or internal
wheels) and the use and application of the said internal wheel or internal wheels
in connection with the said external wheel.
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM RICHARDSON N° 6 Bray Street in the Borough of Birkenhead in the
County of Chester Manufacturer of Toilet Requisites do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for HAIR RESTORING to be as follows:-
A Combination of Oils, found by my experience to stimulate a growth of hair-
consisting chiefly of the following ingredients-Tincture of Cantharides, Whité
Rose Oil, Cocoa-nut Oil, Palm Oil, Beef Marrow, Oil of Rose Mary, Almond Oil,
Lavender Water, & Otto of Roses.
Dated this 20th day of August 1885.

page_text: WILLIAM RICHARDSON, N° 6 Bray Street in the Borough of Birkenhead in the
County of Chester, Manufacturer of Toilet Requisites do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for HAIR RESTORING and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
A Combination of Oils, found by my experience to stimulate a growth of hair-
consisting wholy of the following ingredients-Tincture of Cantharides 1 drams,
White Rose Oil dram, Cocoa-Nut Oil 2 drams, Palm Oil 1½ drams, Beef Marrow
3 drams, Oil of Rose-Mary dram, Almond Oil 6 drams, Lavender Water dram,
& Otto of Rosés 3 drops-Jamaica Rum
To be applied as ordinary Pomatum.
drain.
The above is thoroughly mixed together in 2 oz bottles.
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
1 claim is
A combination which stimulates the secretions of the hair, causing a renewed
growth to take place where the same was previously suspended.
Dated this 20th dow of Ontahan 100%
IMPROVEMENTS IN SPEED GOVERNORS
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRY NORTHCOTT of 7, St Mary's Road, Peckham London Mechanical
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SPEED GOVERNORS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My improvements in speed regulators, commonly called "Governors," consist
mainly in substituting chains made up of either flat or round links for the arms
and weights now generally employed.
My chains are connected to the Governor Spindle lugs in the same way as the
ordinary links are so connected, and my chains act also in the same way,—that is,
by centrifugal tendency. This tendency may, as with ordinary Governors, be
opposed either by a weight, or by a spring. Sometimes one may be. most suitable
for the purpose, and sometimes another. Or, both may be used together.
Figure 1 shows my Chain Governor with a Vertical Spindle. The Chain shown
hanging straight as with the Governor at rest is thrown outwards when the
Governor is rotating, to form a curved shape, and the lower sleeve actuating the
throttle valve lever is thus raised. The central weight opposes the centrifugal
tendency. In the modification shown at Figure 2, and suitable for being placed
vertically, horizontal or inclined, the centrifugal tendency is opposed by a spring as
shown.
I show a chain of uniform size in the drawings, but in some cases I make it
larger and heavier towards the middle, or place a heavy link or its equivalent in
the middle of each chain. And although I show two forms only of the Chain
Governor, the chain may be used with almost any modification of the centrifugal
governor.
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 Chain Governor, acting and constructed substantially as described.
IMPROVED CAVALRY AND FIELD BOOT
Year: 1885

page_text: GEORGE WILLIAM DOLMAN 272 Commercial Road Landport Boot and Shoe
Manufactor do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED CAVALRY
AND FIELD BOOT to be as follows:-
A boot with an improved front the leather lace being substituted by an elastic
arrangment the whole being coverd with a leather pad. So that the wearer can
with ease put on or take off the said boot. An improved spur rest is introduced
made of metal which also acts as a support to the heel stiffning the said spur rest
is secured in the solid part of the heel of the said boot which prevents the said
spur rest from getting out of place.
.
COOK

page_text: GEORGE WILLIAM DOLMAN 272 Commercial Road Landport Hants Boot & Shoe
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED CAVELRY
AND FIELD BOOT and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The front or instep of boot is cut or slit about three inches longitudinally In the
inside of this slit I sew a piece of elastic webb placed between two layers of soft
leather allowing rom for the stretching of the elastic webb when the wearer is
putting on or taking off the said boot. Over the slit on the outside of boot I sew
a leather pad on the one side, the other side of pad being secured by means of strap
and buckle I introduce into the making of boot a metal spur rest this rest is bent
or forged to two opposite right angles one end for securing it in the heel of boot
the body of rest passing up one inch & three quarters from heel of boot between
stiffening and counter. The other end then projecting out at back of boot half
inch forming a spur rest.
Having now particularly discribed and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st An easy method of making a watertight boot without using laceses.
2nd A metal rest for spurs which acts also as a support for heel stiffnings.