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Improvements in Fuel Economisers for Fire-grates.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fuel Economisers for Fire-grates.
I JOHN PHENIX of 10 Pitt Street, Blackburn in the County of Lancaster, Broker,
o hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what manner the same is to
e performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
tatement :-
My invention consists in an improved fuel economiser for fire places of all
DE GOITICATION.
Improvements in Fuel Economisers for Fire-grates.
I JOHN PHENIX of 10 Pitt Street, Blackburn in the County of Lancaster, Broker,
do hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what manner the same is to
e performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention consists in an improved fuel economiser for fire places of all
descriptions.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation in section showing my improvements applied to an ordinary
grate or fire place.
Fig. 2 is a plan of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a plan of bottom of grate.
I employ a bottom grate A within the ordinary fire place B, C are the ordinary fire
bars or ribs, the bottom grate A is provided at each end with recesses D and E, into
which fit the side and front vertical plates F and G, having air inlets at their sides and
fronts, the side plates being held a distance from the sides of the fire place, by the
position of the recesses D, and they are also provided with flanges K, at their tops to
prevent-the-fuel from getting down between the economiser and the sides of the fire
place; the side plates also have each a finger H projecting over into recesses J in the
front bar plate, for further securing it in position. -
By this construction of economiser air spaces are provided on all sides of the fire,
and more complete combustion is obtained, also they are easily put in and taken out,
the section of the bars forming the air spaces are preferably triangular shaped, the
openings being larger at the outsides.
The air spaces L between the end plates and the sides of the fire places prevent the
end plates from burning.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The use and employment of the bottom grate, having recesses such as D and E,
for receiving and holding the vertical side plates and front bars in position, such as
shown and described.
2. The combination of the bottom grate, side plates and front bar, in fire places, in
the manner and for the purposes, such as shown and described.
Dated this Thirty-first day of May 1890.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Composition for use in and in connection with the Manufacture of Portland Cement.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1890-Accepted, 7th June, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition for use in and in connection with the
Manufacture of Portland Cement.
I, GEORGE HIGHAM of Medway Inn Wouldham near Rochester Kent Master
Builder 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 the production of a composition to be used in the
Manufacture of Portland Cement. For this purpose 1 take and mix the following
ingredients to be compounded in the proportions respectively prescribed as follows:-
Of chalk or limestone, 2 to 3 hundred weight, of mud or clay, 1 hundred weight, of
fuel, (such as turf breeze or charcoal) preferably from 8 to 12 chaldrons which
quantity may be varied according to the dryness of the mixture.
I wash or grind together the chalk or limestone, and the mud or clay, adding as
much fuel as is required. The mixture is then moulded, cut, or pressed into bricks
or blocks of any suitable size so as to allow of their being placed in kilns or similar
buildings. They are so shaped as to allow for the passage of a free draught between
each brick or block during combustion.
The above proportions may be slightly altered or varied for certain conditions or
purposes without departing from the essence or substance of the invention.
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 :-
11
The combination of certain ingredients compounded in manner substantially as
herein before set forth and described.
1000
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Attachments of Skates.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 7th Feb., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Attachments of Skates.
1, EDWIN ATHERTON CUMMING of Argyll House, Balham Park Road in the
County of Surrey, Tutor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to certain improvements in the attachment of skates to
the heel of the boot of the user, and has for its object to effect a simple ready and
efficient fastening which can be made instantly and not be liable to fail in action.
According to my invention I fix a shank with projecting head to and at that
part of the top of the skate which comes about the centre of the user's heel and in
the boot heel for its reception I provide a hole of suitable shape and depth covered
by a fixed plate having a hole of shape and size adapted to receive said projecting
head upon the skate, and with a slot diminished opening in one direction into which
the said shank will pass whilst its head slides inside the plate above when pressed
into the diminution of the slot. The attachment is then complete, the head in the
hole preventing vertical movement and the shank in the slot lateral movement.
I will now more fully describe my invention in reference to the accompanying
drawings in which similar letters refer to similar parts.
Figure 1 is a plan of a skate and
Figure 2 an inverted plan of the boot to which it is to be attached.
Figure 3 is an elevation of boot and skate, the heel parts being in section.
To the heel part of the skate S in proper. position I fit a square or round shank t
of suitable height with Tor shaped projecting head T. This may sometimes
(for example in the case of adapting old skates) be a nut screwed to the top of the
usual blade fixing screw s, or it may be a special appliance. In the boot heel I
make a hole A of depth of about equal to that of the shank t and head T and of
an area equal to that of head T and covered by a fixed plate B having a slot b in
one direction. The plate and slot may be disposed in any direction but I prefer
the arrangement illustrated.
To make the attachment the head T is passed through the hole A in plate B
into the hole in the boot heel and slidden in the direction of the slot b so that it is
held fixed and the attachment is secure until the skate and head T are slidden
back and disconnected, after making the attachment as described the skate is fixed
to the boot by the usual sole spikes c c and straps d, d.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The attachment of skates to boots in the manner hereinabove described in which
a shank with projecting head fixed to the skate is passed and slidden into a slotted
hole in the heel of the users boot substantially as set forth.
Dated this 2
day of November 1890.
J. C. CHAPMAN,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Blotter.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Dec., 1890-Accepted, 10th Jan.. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Blotter.
I ISAIAH ALFRED NEWMANN trading as the Berlin Publishing Company of
83 Euston Road in the County of Middlesex Publisher do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows :-
This invention consists in forming a blotter or case for holding blotting paper so
that the paper contained therein may not only be kept clean but the case inay also
serve as an advertising medium.
According to this invention I form the blotter or case with a hinged flap or cover
at each end so that where such flaps are folded over they shall cover the blotting
paper contained in the case which latter consists of a flat piece of board with four
corner pieces to embrace the blotting paper. The whole may be made of cardboard
or other suitable material or a combination of materials and the inside of the flaps
propose to use for advertisements.
I
1000
BROWNE & Co.,
59 & 60, Chancery Lane, Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Blotter.
I ISAIAH ALFRED NEWMANN trading as the Berlin Publishing Company of
83 Euston Road in the County of Middlesex, Publisher 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 consists in forming a blotter or case for holding blotting paper so
that the paper contained therein may not only be kept clean but the case may also
serve as an advertising medium.
According to this invention 1 form the blotter or case with a hinged flap or cover
at each end so that where such flaps are folded over they shall cover the blotting paper
contained in the case which latter consists of a flat piece of board with four corner
pieces to embrace the blotting paper. The whole may be made of cardboard or other
suitable material or a combination of materials and the inside of the flaps I propose to
use for advertisements.
And in order that my said invention may be better understood, I will now proceed
to explain the same with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which :-
Figure 1 shews view of my improved blotter open and ready for use.
Figure 2 view of same closed A shews blotting pad B. B. cover of same.
The covers B. may also be utilised for advertisements.
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
The Manufacture of a Jelly Powder.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Manufacture of a Jelly Powder.
I, JOHN WHITE of 148 Leadenhall Street, in the City of London, Factory Manager
to John Moir & Son Limited, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of a powder which can be converted into
a jelly suitable for table use by the mere addition to the powder of a suitable quantity
of boiling water.
In manufacturing my jelly powder I take about four and a half pounds of isinglass
or of gelatine, preferably of the finest quality and grind it to powder in any suitable
manner, and then dry it. I then take about thirty six pounds of loaf sugar, preferably
of the finest quality, (or a suitable quantity of glucose or grape sugar or saccharine)
and, after passing it through a sugar-grinding machine and fine sifter, I mix it with
the powdered isinglass or gelatine, adding about one and a half pounds of powdered
citric or tartaric acid.
Suitable flavouring and colouring ingredients are now added, and the whole
thoroughly mixed and incorporated in a mortar or in any other suitable manner when
the preparation will be ready to be packed in tins or otherwise ready for the
market.
The above quantities are those which I have found to give good results in practice
but it will be obvious that they may be somewhat modified.
To make use of my jelly powder, all that is required to form one quart of jelly is to
take, say, from nine ounces to ten ounces of the powder (according to the strength of
the isinglass or gelatine employed) and to pour over it about one and three quarter
pints of boiling water and after stirring round slightly it can be poured into wet
moulds and put away in a cool place to set.
It will be obvious that the quantity of water can be diminished and wine or spirit
added to make up the required quantity.
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) A jelly powder manufactured substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 11th Apr., 1891
MARIA WOOLLEY.
EATON WOOLLEY.

page_text: We hereby declare that to the best of our belief our invention as above described
is novel, and we claim the following with regard thereto :-
:-
1st. That the flame produced by the burning of the material contained in the
composition forming the subject of our invention has the effect of purifying the air
with which it comes into contact.
2nd. That no injurious or obnoxious emanations are created by the burning of the
said compositions.
3rd. That the light produced by the burning of the said composition is a
disinfecting light.
MARIA WOOLLEY.
EATON WOOLLEY.
Improvement in Brushes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 2nd June, 1890-Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1890
DDOVISIONAL
SPRATICATION
Improvement in Brushes.
ROSE RAY, Corset Maker, No. 6 Clifton Street Landport near Portsmouth and
WILLIAM HENRY DAY, Cross Street West Cowes Isle of Wight Painter do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our Invention consists in the construction of a raised back which has for its object
the protection of the hand from being injurod as is the case with the ordianary brush
when being used.
We will now proceed to describe our said Invention we construct a raised back in
centre of brush and tapering off at each end of brush, on either side of centre of back
is an aperture or opening passing through from side to sido so as to allow the fingers
or hand to pass through the opening or aperture thus forming a clutch to the back of
brush which is fixed to the brush by means of screws.
This Invention is applicable for Scrubbing Brushes Shoe Brushos and the like.
Dath: 0 1 1 1000
ROSE RAY.
WILLIAM HENRY DAY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Brushes.
ROSE RAY No. 6 Clifton Street Landport near Portsmouth Corset Maker WILLIAM
HENRY DAY Cross Street West Cowes Isle of Wight Painter do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to he performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Our Invention consists in the construction and adaptation to an ordinary brush of
a raised back A for the purpose of obviating the danger of injury to the hands which
danger exists in the ordinary brusli.
We will now proceed to describe our Invention. We construct a raised back A of
any suitable shape and material which tapers away from the centre to nothing at each
end of the brush B this raised back A has a hole opening C or slot running right
through the same from side to side for the purpose of allowing the hands or fingers to
enter therein and thus giving a better grip or clutch to the band at the same time
preventing nails splinters etc. from coming into contact with the fingers when the
brush is in use owing to the fingers or hand being inserted in the opening aforesaid
the said raised back A may be attached to the back of the brush in any convenient
way or manner such as by screws D it will be seen that this invention is applicable
to any ordinary brush such as shoe brushes scrubbing brushes and the like.
Having described our invention what we claim as our invention is
In Scrubbing Brushes and the like the construction and adaption to brushes a raised
back substantially as described and for the purpose herein set forth.
TOMA
ROSE RAY,
No. 6, Clifton Street, Landport, near Portsmouth.
WILLIAM HENRY DAY,
Cross Street, West Cowes, Isle of Wight.
An Improved Tool for Raising or Lifting Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, and other similar Edible Roots.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tool for Raising or Lifting Potatoes, Carrots,
Parsnips, and other similar Edible Roots.
I, ROBERT FITZGErald Meredith, Master of Arts, of Halstock Rectory, Yeovil, in
the County of Dorset, Clerk in Holy Orders, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to construct a tool by means of which. edible roots,
such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips and such like, can be rapidly raised or lifted from
the ground in which they are growing without damaging them, thus effecting a great
saving of time, labour and expense.
The tool as shewn in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing is constructed with
four or any other suitable number of prongs A of a heart shape, or approximately so,
and with a suitable shank or neck B into which a handle may be fixed. The tool is
slightly bent at the neck and shoulders C as shewn in Figure 2 which is an edge view
of Figure 1, in the same manner as a spade or fork used for digging purposes.
With a tool of this construction, edible roots can be rapidly raised or lifted out of
the ground without the damage usually caused by the ordinary fork with pointed
prongs, or spade.
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 :-
My improved tool for raising or lifting potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and other
similar edible roots constructed substantially in the manner herein described and
illustrated.
Laou Me even day vi say 100.
"Invention
CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Battery Element.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Battery Element.
I, JACOBUS NICOLAAS LEVSEN, of Haarlemmer, Honthimen No. f 1c Amsterdam,
North Hollands, Netherlands, Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This my
invention relates to a new and improved battery element more especially
applicable for use with that class of battery known as the Leclanché, and commonly
employed in connection with telephonic and telegraphic plants.
The object of the Invention is to provide a battery element which produces a
stronger and more constant current than the ordinary carbon and zinc or other
elements at present in use.
I now proceed to describe my said invention reference being had to the accom-
panying drawings and to the figures and letters of reference marked thereon.
Figure 1. is an elevation of an ordinary glass cell and Figure 2 is a plan thereof.
Figure 3 is an elevation of the element, and Figure 4 is a plan thereof.
Figure 5 is
an elevation of the zinc forming a part of the element. Figures 6 and 7 show
elevation and plan respectively of the battery complete.
A represents an ordinary carbon provided with a binding-screw and to the outer
side of which the zinc shown in Figure 5 is applied in the manner shown in Figures 6
and 7. The carbon and zinc are then placed in a loose sack C substituted for the
ordinary porous pot commonly employed which is filled around the carbon and zinc
with a mixture of pulverized retort carbon and manganese which is covered with a
coating of mixed resin and pitch, the proportions being about two thirds of
retort-carbon to one third of manganese and three fourths of resin to one fourth
of pitch.
The element constructed as aforedescribed is immersed in a saturated solution of
salammoniac and water contained in the cell and which extends up the element a
distance equal to about two thirds its height.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A new battery element consisting of the carbon and zinc electrodes, a mixture
of pulverized retort-carbon and manganese covered with a mixture of resin and
pitch all approximately in the proportions herein set forth, and a sack of sail-cloth
or other like material encompassing the whole, substantially as and for the purposes
hereinbefore described and illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this Ninth day of May 1890.
REGINALD W. BARKER,
Agent on behalf of the Applicant.
Improvements in Medicines for the Female Sex.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1890-Accented 31st Oct
4004
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Medicines for the Female Sex.
I, WILLIAM RIVETT, of No. 134, Mildmay Road, in the Parish of Islington,
in the Administrative County of London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in medicines for the cure of that class of
diseases in the human female which are characterised by a retardation, diminution,
or cessation of the catamenia.
It is well known that an appreciable percentage of the female population suffers
from irregularity in respect of the catamenia, and that such irregularity is pro-
ductive of not only pain, but is often the cause of other serious complications. Now,
according to my invention if the female, on noticing any irregularity will take my
invention, immediate relief will be obtained and a cure effected.
The ingredients which I make use of in compounding the medicine which is the
subject of the present invention, are parsley, gin, and soda; and they are compounded
in the way and, preferably, in the proportions next specified :-
Parsley
Gin
Soda
-
1 bushel.
1 gallons.
3 pounds.
The gin is of under proof strength, and the soda of ordinary commercial quality.
The parsley and soda are put into 14 gallons of boiling water and the boiling is
kept up for 2 hours, or until the volume of liquor is reduced to 7 gallons. The
liquor is then strained off, the gin added to it, and the whole boiled for 10 minutes.
When this last boiling is over the medicine is produced, and is ready for bottling.
The proportions given above are those which I find to be the best, and may be
taken as calculated for obstinate cases.
proportions may be modified. The average dose is one of about six fluid ounces,
Of course, for slight or medium cases, the
and where the disorder is not complicated by affections of the other organs, one
lose is sufficient to re-establish a normal condition in the patient.
my said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
nvention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
laim is:-
The hereinbefore described combination of parsley, gin, and soda, as set forth.
Dated this 14th day of Novomban 1000
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 31st May, 1890

page_text: 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 1
claim is :-
Vessels or receptacles for the purpose above specified consisting of two parts, one
upper and one lower, the former of which is made funnel-shaped the latter being of
any suitable form and the two parts being either separably connected or connected
by a chain or the like and held together by spring or rigid fastenings.
Dated this 16th day of April 1890.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Means of Applying Certain Antiseptic Agents to Beer, Wine, or other Fermented Drinks.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 7th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 13th Sept., 1890
PROVISIONAT
SDRAINDICATION
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means of Applying Certain Antiseptic Agents to Beer,
Wine, or other Fermented Drinks.
ARTHUR BOAKE and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS both of Warton Road
Stratford in the County of Essex, Manufacturing Chemists do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Consists in the treatment of beer or wine or other fermented liquors with pellets or
tabloids of definite weight of certain dry crystalline or powdered antiseptics usually
employed for the preservation of such beverages, such as calcium sulphite, magnesium
sulphite-ammonium sodium or potassium sulphite, or sodium or potassium bisulphite
or sodium or potassium meta-sulphite or salicylic acid or mixtures of two or more of
the same.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means of Applying Certain Antiseptic Agents to Beer,
Wine, or other Fermented Drinks.
We ARTHUR BOAKE and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS both of Warton
Road, Stratford, in the County of Essex, Manufacturing Chemists 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 consists in the treatment of beer, wine or other fermented liquors
with pellets or tabloids of definite weight of certain dry crystalline or powdered
antiseptics usually employed for the preservation of such beverages such as calcium
sulphite, magnesium sulphite, ammonium, sodium, or potassium sulphite, or sodium or
potassium bisulphite or sodium or potassium metasulphite, or salicylic acid.
For the purpose of carrying out this invention one of the above named antiseptics
(or a mixture of two or more) is first ground into fine powder and then
a suitable quantity is taken either by itself or intermixed with a small quantity,
say, 5%, of inert gumming or cohesive substance and compressed by hydraulic,
screw lever or other pressure in metallic or other moulds to the condition
necessary to maintain it in a coherent mass as a pellet or tabloid after the pressure
has been withdrawn. We do not claim any particular means of compression or any
exact size for the pellets or tabloids, but we have found that those weighing the 8th of
an ounce are very suitable for practical purposes.
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 compression of any of the above named antiseptic agents or a mixture of
two or more of them by suitable means into the forms of pellets or tabloids.
(2.) The application to beer, wine or other fermented liquids of pellets or tabloids
consisting chiefly of any of the above named antiseptic agents or a mixture of two
or more.
Dated tha Seth do of A 1900
An Oscillating Side-valve for Steam Cylinders.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Sept., 1891-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Oscillating Side-valve for Steam Cylinders.
EDWARD HEWETT 7 Carey Place Watford Herts. Gentleman do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A wheel so constructed that when oscillated will supply the required stroke to
the cylinder of a steam engine at the same time having no force of steam upon the
said wheel.
3
EDWD. HEWETT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Oscillating Side-valve for Steam Cylinders.
I, EDWARD HEWETT, 7 Carey Place, Watford Herts., Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Figure 1 is a transverse section of a valve and casing constructed according to
my invention.
Figure 2 is an elevation of the same, and
Figures 3 and 4 are diagram views with the casing removed showing the valve
in different positions.
A is the casing having within it the wheel B to which an oscillating motion is
given about its axis C. The two faces of the wheel B or their peripheries are
preferably ground so as to make steam tight joints with the inner faces of the
casing A. One face of the wheel B has in it two grooves D and E forming
portions of circles. The groove D is connected by the passage D' to the space
around the wheel B. The casing A has in it three ports F, F' and G, and is
connected to the steam pipe H. The ports F and F are connected to the two
ends of the cylinder whilst the port G.leads to the exhaust.
The action of the apparatus is as follows:-The casing A is always full of steam
admitted by the steam pipe H so that the wheel B is always surrounded by steam.
The steam passes through the opening D" into the groove D so that the wheel
oscillates and the groove D comes over the ports F and F¹ alternately steam is
supplied to the two ends of the cylinder in turn. When the port F is open to the
groove D and is so taking steam the port F¹ is open to the groove E and is so
connected to the exhaust G as shown in Figure 3 and vice versa as shown in
Figure 4.
By adjusting the length of the spaces between the grooves D and E the cut off
of the engine can be varied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. An oscillating valve within a casing always full of steam and having within it
two passages one connected to the hollow casing and the other connected to the
exhaust substantially as described.
2. An oscillating valve substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1891.
EDWARD HEWETT.
Improvement in the Construction of Pianofortes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 9th June, 1890-Accepted, 1st Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Construction of Pianofortes.
CHARLES WILLIAM GROSSE LOVE 337 Kentish Town Road London N.W.
Pianoforte Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention consists in making the backs of pianofortes upon the principle of
the body of a violin; the bracings passing between two shaped sounding-boards; the
object being to obtain great mellowness of sound, and additional power.
571
1800
ROBT. WELLS,
6, South Square, Gray's Inn,
Solicitor or Agent for the said Charles William Grosse Love.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Construction of Pianofortes.
CHARLES WILLIAM GROSSE LOVE 337 Kentish Town Road London N.W.
Pianoforte Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in making the backs of upright pianofortes upon the
principle of the body of a violin; the object being to obtain additional power, and
great mellowness of sound for solo accompaniment; the back is built in the usual
manner, and fitted with an open sounding board; a thin wooden backboard being
fitted covering the whole of the gridiron of the base from end to end, and from the
plank to the bottom; and shaped similar to the back of a violin, and held in shape
by a number of bars, shaped and attached to it; the whole is fitted and attached to
the back of the pianoforte with glue or rivets or otherwise.
Fig. 1 shows the back of an ordinary piano with an open sounding board and extra
openings, marked eo, in the belly.
Fig. 2 shows the inner or concave side of additional sounding-board filleted at f
same as an ordinary belly and barred from top to bottom with shaped bars, marked b,
to resist outward pressure: this board is ready for attachment.
Fig. 3 shows a finished piano with extra sounding-board attached; the lines
in the illustration simply denote the shape of the board which is convex on the
outside.
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 formation of the piano upon the principle of a violin to obtain great
mellowness of sound and additional power as aforesaid.
Dated this 9th day of June 1890.
CHARLES WILLIAM GROSSE LOVE,
Applicant.
Improvements in Sash Pulleys for Windows.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 7th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 28th Feb., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sash Pulleys for Windows.
JOHN CLARKSON, Joiner and Carpenter, 48, Grosvenor Terrace, York, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
Instead of the ordinary rectangular face to which pulley is attached and which
requires to be mortised into the pulley style by chisel or other tool-I form my face
in such a manner that it is sunk in the desired position by a single rotary cutting
tool, thereby saving much time and labour.
Dated this Third day of November 1890.
JOHN
CLARKSON,
48, Grosvenor Terrace, York, Joiner and Carpenter.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sash Pulleys for Windows.
JOHN CLARKSON, 48, Grosvenor Terrace, York, Joiner & Carpenter, 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:-
Instead of the ordinary rectangular face to which pulley frame is attached and
which requires to be mortised into the pulley style by chisel or other tool I form
my face in such a manner that it is sunk in the desired position by a single rotary
cutting tool which may be larger or smaller thereby saving much time and
labour.
The mode of fixing and the general arrangement of parts are shewn by the
accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 being the pulley fixed in position in the woodwork of the window.
Figs. 2, 3, 4 & 5 shew the plan of cutting where in the several examples the recess
for my pulley face has been cut by a rotary cutting tool.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention, & the manner
in which it is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1st. The construction & use of a pulley frame for windows the said pulley frame
being formed in such a manner that it is sunk in the desired position by the use of
a rotary cutting tool.
2nd. I claim a face on a pulley frame for windows the outline of which face
shall consist of a series of curves such curves corresponding to a recess which may
be formed in the woodwork by a rotary cutting tool.
3rd. I claim the general arrangement & design of parts as herein described &
illustrated.
Dated 11 of Th1001
JOHN
CLARKSON,
48, Grosvenor Terrace, York, Joiner and Carpenter.
A Combined Watch or Jewel Case and Stand.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 24th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Watch or Jewel Case and Stand.
I, RICHARD HODD, trading as R. Hodd & Son 30 & 31 Hatton Garden in the
County of Middlesex, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a combined watch or jewel case and stand.
My said improved combination article comprises a portable case of any suitable
shape and constructed of any desired or suitable material and having two or more
parts but preferably two only hinged together in such a manner that the said case
when open may be used as a watch or jewel stand. The said hinge whereon the
two halves or parts of the case turn is specially constructed to allow of the case
being opened very wide to give the required backward slope or inclination to the part
holding the watch or jewellery when the article is used as a stand.
The said case may be lined with any suitable material and provided with hooks
pockets or pegs or the like for containing or supporting jewellery or a watch as may
be desired. may provide the case with any suitable snap or latch for securing the
same when closed.
In the accompanying drawings which show one form of my combined case and
stand,
Figure 1 is a front elevation of the device when open and used as a watch stand.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the same, and
Figure 3 is a view of the device when closed.
Like letters represent corresponding parts in the different figures.
AA are two symmetrical parts hinged at B and forming a case or box which
when closed is secured by a snap or catch C. The hinge B is so constructed that
the two halves A of the case can be turned back upon each other as shown in Figure 2
so that when one half of the case is placed upon a level surface with its interior
face downwards, the other half will form a stand which leans backward at a
sufficient or convenient angle as indicated. A watch may in this position of the
stand be hung on the snap C or on any other suitable hook or books or pegs D
provided for the purpose within the case, the latter being also suitably lined. Or
jewellery may be hung within the said stand or placed in pockets formed in the lining
thereof. It is obvious that my improved device forms a very convenient and useful
combination article which may stand on the dressing-table or be closed and packed in
a dressing case.
When used as a jewel stand, the interior fittings are suitably devised for the
purpose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A combined case and stand constructed substantially as above described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawings for the purposes specified.
Dated this 10th day of December 1890.
P A
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Preserving Eggs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th May, 1890-Accepted, 5th July, 1890
Improvements in Preserving Eggs.
I, WILHELM CARL HANNO JESSEN, of 14 Kattesundet Copenhagen in the Kingdom
of Denmark, 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 :-
In preserving eggs, the eggs are according to this invention coated with a thin
air tight skin of caoutchouc, which entirely prevents the entrance of air to the egg.
By this means eggs can be kept for an almost indefinite time without losing their
freshness in the slightest so that eggs may be stored and sold just as other goods.
When the eggs are boiled the shell does not crack or burst like the shells of eggs
preserved in other ways and in addition the protecting skin on the egg prevents
Joss of weight. Temperature also exerts very little influence and sea air no influence
upon the eggs, although generally sea air affects preserved eggs very injuriously.
The eggs therefore can easily be kept fresh for two or three weeks. The treatment
to which the eggs are subjected for their preservation has no effect on their
taste or their quality and it is also very cheap costing only a few half pence per
100 eggs.
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This method of treatment has further the advantage, that the existence of the
protecting skin on the egg can at any time be easily ascertained-it can also without
trouble be taken off whenever desirable.
The process consists in dipping the eggs in a solution of caoutchouc in benzene
or naphtha and then putting them aside to dry. The drying takes place very
quickly in consequence of the volatility of the naphtha or benzene. The caoutchouc
solution is generally best used concentrated, i.e. holding as much caoutchouc as
possible, but naturally a weak solution may be used, especially when the process is
often repeated.
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 :-
Preserving eggs by dipping them into a solution of caoutchouc in a solvent such
as naphtha or benzene and afterwards allowing them to dry, thereby covering them
with an air tight skin of caoutchouc.
Dated this 20th day of May 1890
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents.
Composition for Use in Treating Sheep for Foot Rot.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 13th Sept., 1890
Composition for Use in Treating Sheep for Foot Rot.
I ALFRED JOHN LEARNER of Crownthorpe Wymondham in the County of Norfolk
Farmer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
The object of my invention is to provide a composition or ointment for use in treat-
ing sheep for foot rot that instead of burning and hardening the hoof shall leave the
same in a soft and healthy condition.
In carrying out my invention I first boil a quantity of honey for the purpose of
purifying the same, removing the scum formed on the surface and after cooling I
mix with alum in powder fine verdigris, Armenian bole and oil of vitrol in the
following proportions.
The whole of the above is thoroughly mixed together with say one small wineglass
full of rain water. The composition is then boiled gradually for half an hour in an
enamelled or like clean pan or vessel.
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 composition or ointment for treating sheep affected with foot rot substantially
POPPLEWELL & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Brick Machines.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Apr., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Jan., 1891-Accepted, 7th Feb., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brick Machines.
We JAMES DIXON and RICHARD THOMAS DIXON of Horwich near Bolton in
the County of Lancaster Brick Makers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
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The object of this invention is after the shale is fed into the receiving trough by
the hopper, to close the top of the trough, before the ram enters the said trough,
and so prevent any of the shale escaping.
We employ a plate arranged to work in slides on the top of the receiving trough,
such plate being held in a parallel position with the back ram, by the slides, and
operated preferably by a rocking shaft, or counter shaft, having two arms and
coupling links connected to the plate by pins, or other means; the rocking shaft
receiving its motion from either the fly or main wheel, or from the back ram shaft,
which has two projections or runners fastened to them, so as to come in contact
with a cam on the rocking shaft, the motion of the plate closing the opening into
the trough, after the ram has received its full charge of shale or clay, so converting
the trough into a box, to prevent the escape of shale or clay into the hopper, and
remaining shut, the shale is pressed into the mould, then the slide is moved back,
and the trough receives a new charge, so that the shale in the trough and that in
the hopper will be separated and gauged for each brick.
Dated this Second day of April 1800
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: trough or feed box into a receptacle to prevent the escape of the shale or clay back
into the hopper M, the trough or feed box remains shut until the shale is pressed
into the mould, then the slide is moved back, and the trough or feed box receives a
new charge, so that the shale in the trough or feed box and that in the hopper will
be separated and gauged for each brick.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we would have it under-
stood that we do not confine ourselves to the mechanical arrangement shown for
operating the slide A, but we claim :—
1. In brick machines, the use and employment of a slide A for closing and
opening the trough or feed box C as and for the purposes such as shown and
described.
2. In brick machines, the combination of trough or feed box C, slide A, links G,
shaft E, arms F, cam H, studs or brackets J and K upon the fly wheel L, as and
for the purposes such as shown and described.
Dated this First day of January 1801
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicants.
A New or Improved Mixture or Compound for Preparing Beverages.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application 18th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 8th Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Mixture or Compound for Preparing
Beverages.
I, RICHARD MILLER of 9 Goats Shaw, near Oldham, in the County of Lancashire,
Factory Operator, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
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My invention relates to an improved mixture or compound for preparing beverages
for table use, in the place of coffee, cocoa and the like.
To attain this I prepare a mixture in the following manner, and in the quantities
named or thereabouts. I take one hundred and twelve pounds of sound apples, and
fifteen pounds of figs, and reduce them to a pulp by passing them through a suitable
machine, to the pulp thus formed I add four pounds of ground cloves, two pounds of
ground Columbia root, and one pound of ground carraway seeds, and when all these are
intimately mixed I allow the mass to stand in an enclosed vessel for about six hours.
I then take one hundred and twelve pounds of pearl barley and place it in an iron
cylinder, such as is used for roasting coffee, and expose said cylinder to the required
heat until the barley has become of a light brown color. The barley is then removed
from the cylinder, and while yet hot is put with the pulp above described, and passed
through a beating machine until the barley is thoroughly incorporated with the pulp,
the whole is then put into the roastor and treated in the same manner as the barley
until it assumes à pale brown tint, it is then placed upon a slab to cool, and while
upon the slab I spread over the top about two pounds of butter and rub it well into
the mixture. When the mass is cold it is ground in a similar manner to coffee or
cocoa and is ready for use. The beverage is prepared by adding boiling water or milk
in the same manner as coffee or cocoa.
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 an improved mixture or compound for preparing beverages for table use, the
combination of apples, figs, columbia root, cloves, carraway seeds and pearl barley in
the proportions named or thereabouts, prepared in the manner described substantially
as and for the purposes herein set forth.
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
4, Moorfields, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
4, Moorfields, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.