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Improvements in Apparatus to be Employed in the Manufacture of Soap.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Loft, 10th Sept.,
1000 Accented
12th Oct
1880
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus to be Employed in the Manufacture
of Soap.
1
1 GERALD THOMAS BISHOP of 4 Melcombe Place Dorset Square in the County
of Middlesex Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
According to this invention I melt and combine the fat and other materials in a
vessel preferably of cylindrical form heated by a gas burner beneath it or in other
convenient manner and I agitate the materials by means of a pair of discs or plungers
mounted on rods passing to the outside of the vessel, the rod carrying one plunger
being hollow to allow the other rod to pass through it. The rods are connected to
cranks or eccentrics so that the discs or plungers alternately approach towards and
recede from each other and so thoroughly mix the materials under treatment.
Dated this 28th day of December 1989
GERALD THOMAS BISHOP.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus to be Employed in the Manufacture
of Soap.
I, GERALD THOMAS BISHOP, of 4 Melcombe Place, Dorset Square, in the County
of Middlesex, 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 :-
According to this invention I melt and combine the fat and other materials in a
vessel preferably of cylindrical form heated by a gas burner beneath it or in other
convenient manner and I agitate the materials by means of a pair of discs or
plungers mounted on rods passing to the outside of the vessel. The rods are
connected to cranks or eccentrics so that the discs or plungers alternately approach
towards and recode from each other and so thoroughly mix the materials under
treatment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a vertical section of the apparatus and Figure 2 is a plan with the upper
parts removed and with one of the folding lids of the vessel open.
a is the vessel, bare concentric or symmetrically arranged rods actuated by the
triple crank cc and carrying the discs or plungers d d. e is a guide. f is a gas burner
for heating the vessel and its contents.
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. Apparatus to be employed in the manufacture of soap consisting of a vessel
having suitable heating appliances and within it plungers carried by concentric or
symmetrically arranged rods and which alternately approach towards and recede from
each other.
2. In apparatus to be employed in the manufacture of soap the combination of
parts a b c d and e.
3. Soap making apparatus substantially as represented by the annexed drawings.
Datad this 17th day of September 1880
GERALD THOMAS BISHOP.
Improvements relating to Centrifugal Pumps.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1888
Specification Accepted, 15th Jan., 1889
Improvements relating to Centrifugal Pumps.
I, JOHN EMMETT LAWRENCE, of No. 11 Queen Victoria Street, in the City of
London, Hydraulic Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to centrifugal pumps, and comprises a novel construction of
the shells or casings of such pumps whereby the whole of the interiors and the suction
passages can be more readily inspected than heretofore, and whereby the discs and
spindles can be readily removed, for repairs or cleaning and replaced without disturbing
the pumps or the suction and delivery pipes.
According to my said invention the casing is formed in two portions, one
of which is detachable, the line of the joint passing through the axis of the
spindle.
and
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a centrifugal pump provided with my improvement;
Figure 2 is an end view of the same, the detachable portion of the casing being
removed.
Figure 3 is a plan of a portion of the apparatus shown in Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1, illustrating a modification of my
invention.
a is the fixed portion of the casing, b is the detachable portion and c is the
joint between the said two portions; d is the disc, and e the spindle carrying the
same.
The joint c extends from as near the suction opening of the pump to as near the
discharge opening as possible, and on a line passing through the axis of the spindle,
so that by removing the detachable portion of the casing, as shown in Figures 3
and 4, the whole of the interior of the pump is opened to inspection, and the disc
and spindle can be removed without disturbing the suction and delivery pipes..
The adjacent edges of the two portions of the casing are provided with flanges f,f,
through the medium of which the said two portions can be united. As shown in

page_text: Figure 1 the line of the joint corresponds to the arc of a circle, while in Figure 4 the
joint is formed on lines radiating from the axis of the spindle.
It is to be understood, however, that the form of the joint may be varied according
to the construction of the pump to which my invention is applied.
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 centrifugal pump the casing of which is jointed substantially in the manner
herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, for the purpose
specified.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Board for Playing with Counters and their Equivalents.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Board for Playing with Counters and their Equivalents.
I ALFRED UNWIN of 116 Copenhagen Street, Caledonian Road, in the County of
Middlesex, Beerhouse Keeper, 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 produce a playing board by means of which it
can be readily ascertained whether or not a given counter is lying on or over a given
line.
The Invention consists of constructing a playing Board in which slots are made to
take the place of the lines and thin flat pieces of metal or similar material are let
therein.
One of the ends of each of the said pieces of metal or similar material is loosely
attached to or strung on a piece of wire affixed to the side of the playing board.
When it is required to ascertain whether or not a given counter is over a given
slot the flat piece of metal or similar material therein is raised vertically when it will
displace the counter if the same is lying on or over the given slot.
And in order that my Invention may be more fully understood and carried into
practice, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying
drawing which shews a perspective view of my Invention.
The Playing Board A has a piece of wire or thin metal B B rigidly affixed to one
of the sides. On to this wire or thin metal any number of flat pieces of metal or
other material CC.. are strung or otherwise attached and placed in the corresponding
number of slots D D.....
The said slots D D.... are cut deep enough to allow the flat pieces CC.... to sink
therein so as to be beneath the surface of the playing Board.

page_text: To decide the question whether a given counter is lying over or on a given slot
(say D¹) the flat piece C¹ is raised vertically out of the slot D' as shewn in the
drawing, when the given counter will be displaced by the flat piece C₁ if it is lying
over or on the slot Bi
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 construction of a Playing Board in which flat pieces of metal or other material
are placed in corresponding slots in the said playing Board substantially as and for
the purpose hereinbefore set forth and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 27th day of March 1888
CASTLE SMITH,
Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Lotion for the Cure of Foot Rot in Sheep.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 25th Feb., 1889-Accepted, 25th July, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by WILLIAM GRAHAM SHEPHERD, of Southbrook,
New Zealand.]
Lotion for the Cure of Foot Rot in Sheep.
KNUD SANDO, Dunedin New Zealand Commission Agent now residing at
18 Montague Place London W.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
as follows:-
A chemical lotion for the cure of foot rot in sheep and called "Lotion for the cure
of foot rot in Sheep" and is composed of
Turpentine
Dated this 25th day of February 1889.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: JOHN OSGERBY of 69 Prince of Wales Road Middlesex Gas Engineer and JOHN LEA
of 75 Arlington Road Middlesex Electrical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows
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The object of this Invention is to enable a sweeps broom to pass through the
chimney top to clean it This we effect by placing the point of suspension abov
Instead of below
A support is attached to the chimney pot, passing up higher than the sweeps broom
18 required to go carrying the point upon which the top moves

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improvements in Chimney Tops
JOHN OSGERBY Gas Engineer of 69 Prince of Wales Roud Kentish Town NW in
the county of Middlesex ind JOHN LFA Electrical Engineer of 75 Arlington Road
Camden Town also in the County of Middlesex 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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The object of this invention is to enable a sweeps broom to pass through the
chimney top, to clean it This we effect by placing the point of suspension above
instead of below A support is attached to the chimney pot, pissing up lugher
than the sweeps broom is required to go carrying the point upon which the top
moves
On the accompanying drawing the chimney pot is shewn P, to the top of which is
attached two upright rods H, with their stops I, they piss through the cowl or
chimney top and are connected together by the cross bar M which has tube fixed to
it projecting upwards with cone centre it the bottom to receive the point of the
spindle A, this spindle is fixed to a cross bar at 6 thus bir is attached to two rods S
bent in such a manner as to connect them to the chimney top L, C is a disc resting
upon the stops I to prevent wind blowing down the chimney
When the sweeps broom passes up the chimney P, spreads itself out in the cowl L,
rises the disc C up the rods H, D and allows the broom to expand itself through the
rods S Upon the broom being withdrawn, the disc C follows it down until it rests
again upon the stops I
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed we wish it understood that wo
do not limit ourselves to any particular shape chimney top or cowl but what we
claim 18,
Its top parts constructed as hereinbefore described and substantially as shown in the
drawing
Year: 1888

page_text: I, ARTHUR MAURICE PALMER, of No. 109 Gower Street, in the County of Middlesex,
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 a protector or shield fixed over the groin of a cricketer so
as to protect the parts from the blow of a ball.
For this purpose, I construct the protector or shield as I will describe referring to
the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front view, and Fig. 2 is a side view, Fig. 3 showing to an enlarged
scale a section of the soft padding attached to the edge.
1 press or mould a piece A of leather, hard rubber or similar firm and elastic
material, to a form such that it can be fixed against the groin with its lower part
curving inwards between the thighs. To the edge of this I attach a soft padding B
which may be, as shewn in Fig. 3, a caoutchouc tube stuffed with cotton or other soft
material and attached by stitches C, the threads of the stitches passing round a strip D
of leather enclosed in the tube. To the back of the shield AI attach a bag E of soft
leather, fabric, or net, with a tape or ribbon run within a hem at its upper edge, the
ends of this tape or ribbon F being brought round to the front of the shield and tied
or otherwise secured there. By more or less tightening these, the mouth of the bag E
can be more or less drawn together or contracted.
The upper corners of the shield A have attached to them tapes or bands G partly
elastic which are passed over the hips of the wearer and are secured together by a
buckle or otherwise. Also from the hinder edge of the bag E a pair of tapes or
ribbons H are passed through between the thighs and are turned upwards to hook or
button or be otherwise secured to the back parts of the bands G.

page_text: By means of this shield attached over the groin, with its bag E acting as a
suspender, the groin and the contiguous parts are effectually protected against the
impact of a ball.
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 :-
A groin protector or shield for cricketers, constructed and applied substantially as
herein described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application. 18th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 18th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 7th Dec., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel.
I, JOSEPH FREEMAN COHEN, of 32 Great Saint Helen's, in the City of London, Coal
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
:―
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of artificial fuel in which
I propose to use coke as the chief or predominant ingredient.
In carrying out my improvements 1 take coke and I screen and crush it. I then
mix, with this crushed material, pitch, or tar, or both, or some other suitable binding
material, the said pitch or tar being, if desired, previously reduced to a liquid, or semi
liquid, condition. To this compound or mass I may, in some cases, and if thought
advisable, add coal dust.
I may also add a small proportion of sand, clay, or like suitable material, to prevent
the too rapid combustion of the fuel.
The compound fuel prepared, as above stated, is then pressed or moulded into blocks
or bricks of convenient form or shape.
T: 0
1000
ERNEST DE PASS,
68, Fleet Street, London, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel.
I, JOSEPH FREEMAN COHEN, of 32 Great Saint Helen's, in the City of London,.
Coal Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, that is to say:-
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of artificial fuel in which
I purpose to use gas coke as the chief or predominant ingredient.
In carrying out my improvements I take gas coke or small coke and screen and
crush it. 1 then mix with this crushed material pitch or tar, or both, or some other
suitable binding material, the pitch or tar being, if desired, previously reduced to a
liquid or semi-liquid condition. To this compound or mass I may, in some cases, and
if thought advisable, add coal dust. I may also add a small proportion of sand, clay,
or like suitable material to prevent the too rapid combustion of the fuel.
The compound fuel prepared as above stated is then pressed or moulded into blocks
or bricks of convenient form or shape.
The following are the proportions I prefer to employ, but I wish it to be understood
that I do not restrict myself thereto, as they may be varied without departing from
the nature of the invention.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :
The manufacture of artificial fuel from the ingredients hereinbefore described, and
in the manner set forth, and in or about the proportions specified.
Dated this 18th dow of Octobe 1000
ERNEST DE PASS,
68, Fleet Street, London, Agent for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Device for Extinguishing Fire by Means of Carbonio Acid.
Year: 1888

page_text: A New or Improved Device for Extinguishing Fire by Means of
Carbonio Acid.
I CAESAR BADE of Graskeller, Hamburg in the Empire of Germany Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of this invention is the employment of commercial fluid carbonic acid
for forming gaseous carbonic acid for extinguishing fires breaking out in closed spaces
especially in ships. The improved device is so arranged that the cylinders containing
the fluid carbonic acid may be exchangeably connected with a reservoir which is in
connection through a pipe or pipes with these rooms or spaces in which a fire is to be
extinguished in case of need.
The respective rooms or spaces should be closed, more or less air tight which is
sufficiently feasible for instance with the holds of ships.
By opening in case of fire the connection between the reservoir and receptacle of
liquid carbonic acid a high pressure of gas can be rapidly produced in the reservoir
the gas being transferred through the pipe into the respective room, will extinguish
the fire by displacing the air necessary to the burning thereof.
The accompanying drawing illustrates a device of this kind. A is the reservoir,
tested to the respective pressure and provided with a pressure gauge and safety valve.
This receptacle is connected on one side with the liquid carbonic acid receptacles B on
the other side (through the pipe e) with the hold of the ship or other spaces or rooms
to be protected.
In case of fire the valves i of the reservoirs B are opened thereby immediately pro-
ducing a high pressure in A as the fluid carbonic acid expands to 450 times its volume,
as soon as it escapes into the atmosphere. After closing, as well as possible all doors,
hatches, or other openings leading to the room that is on fire the cock / of the pipe e
is opened and at the same time a cock of the branch pipe leading from e to the
respective room.
The carbonic acid smothers the fire instantly as soon as the pressure and the quantity
of carbonic acid supplied are sufficient.

page_text: The size of the reservoir A and the number of the receptacles B must be adequate
to the size of the rooms to be protected.
The receptacles B may be supported on the tray a and held to the reservoir A by
rings or bows b. They are connected by pipe unions c with the reservoir.
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 device for extinguishing fire in closed rooms or spaces consisting of a reservoir A
connected by pipes with said rooms or spaces in combination with receptacles B
containing fluid carbonic acid substantially as set forth.
Dated this 29th day of March 1888.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant."
Year: 1888

page_text: 1, CHARLES ALVA BROWN of Portland in the County of Cumberland, and State
of Maine, United States of America, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what mauner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to cells or jars for electric batteries; and it consists in the
forming or manufacture of such a battery-jar from wood or paper pulp, said jar being
impregnated with a substance-such as coal tar-which will withstand the action of
acids and the other chemicals such as are used in batteries.
Hitherto battery-jars have been made of a variety of materials, such for instance,
as glass, hard rubber, porcelain, &c. ; but in all jars hitherto made the material of
which they were constructed has been brittle and easily destroyed, as in the case of
glass, hard rubber, and porcelain, or it has been heavy and expensive, as in the jars
of various materials lined with lead. Electricians have long desired a battery-jar
which should have the qualities of lightness, strength, and durability, which could be
readily and cheaply formed, and which should have a surface, and a texture suitable
to receive and retain the necessary chemical proof treatment.
Such a combination of desirable qualities is to be found in a jar constructed of
pulp. It is light and, when properly formed, very strong. It readily receives and
retains the necessary treatment by which it is protected from the softening action of
the chemicals used in batteries.
In the drawing, the figure shows half-sectional view and half elevation of one of
my battery-jars.
My jar is formed from wood or paper pulp on any suitable machine for the purpose.
The pulp jar is then impregnated with coal tar, the jar being immersed in the
heated tar.

page_text: By the porosity of the pulp it readily receives and retains the chemical proof liquid
with which it is soaked. The hot tar readily permeates the porous material and com-
pletely fils the cellular spaces. On drying, the oil of the tar oxidize and hardens,
producing increased density and toughness of the jar and rendering it thoroughly
proof against attack by ordinary battery fluids.
I am aware that it has been heretofore proposed to coat the interior of wooden
bottles with asphalt. Such a product is very different in structure from mine, and
would prove inefficient for battery purposes. The asphalt, being applied as a film to
the interior of the jar, would be chilled immediately on application, and could not
penetrate the cellular spaces. In use, the rubbing action of the electrodes, in case
such a vessel were used as a battery-jar, would crack the lining and cause it to scale
off, exposing the naked wood to the decomposing influences of the acids.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim that what I
declare is :-
As a new article of manufacture, a battery-jar of pulp impregnated with coal tar.
A Portable Apparatus for the Conveyance and Exhibition of Flowers and other Articles for Sale.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 17th Oct.. 1889-Accepted. 23rd Nov. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Portable Apparatus for the Conveyance and Exhibition of Flowers
and other Articles for Sale.
MARY ELLIOTT SCRIVENOR. The Green, Southgate, London N. Gentlewoman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to bo as follows:-
It consists of a model or miniature greenhouse or case of any suitable material
provided with fittings, shelves, or racks to hold, suspend, or support its contents,
secured by any suitable attachment to a barrow, or hand-truck having either one or
two front wheels and two rear wheels, so attached as to permit of readily turning or
steering the barrow, which is fitted with a handle for propelling it.
The roof, or sides, or both, of the greenhouse or case is to be so constructed as to
permit of roady access to its contents. The barrow or hand-truck may have
attached to it such hooks, projections or supports for accessories as may be found
desirable.
Dated this 17th day of December 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Portable Apparatus for the Conveyance and Exhibition of Flowers
and other Articles for Sale.
MARY ELLIOTT SCRIVENOR The Green Southgate London N. Gentlewoman, 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 consists of a model or miniature greenhouse or case of any suitable material,
provided with fittings, shelves, or racks, to hold, suspend, or support its contents,
secured by any suitable attachment to a barrow or hand-truck having either one or
two front wheels and two rear wheels, so attached as to permit of readily turning or
steering the barrow, which is fitted with a handle for propelling it.
The roof, or sides, or both of the greenhouse or case is to be so constructed as to
permit of ready access to its contents. The barrow or hand-truck may have attached
to it such hooks, projections, or supports for accessories as
desirable.
may be found
Having now particularly described the said invention I declare that what I claim is
The apparatus as above described for the purposes specified.
Dated this 17th day of October 1889.
MARY ELLIOTT SCRIVENOR.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, GUSTAF ADOLF RAAB, of Norrköping, Sweden, Captain, 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 present invention relates to an arrangement on watches to prevent the watch
from sliding out of the pocket and from thus becoming lost or snatched out by
pick-pockets.
On the annexed drawing such a watch protector is shown in figure 1 in vertical
projection and applied to a watch, in figure 2 the same is shown in horizontal
projection.
"
Figure 3 represents a modification of the same in vertical section.
Figure 4 shows the same in plan.
The watch protector consists of a ring or round plate, made of an elastic material
as caoutchouc, gutta-percha or such like in order to be the least inconvenient and at
the same time most suitable for the purpose to which it relates.
The watch protector, represented in figures 1 and 2 has the form of a truncated
cone, provided at the border with points, which grip on the cloth, when the watch is
drawn out of the pocket. The watch protector is by means of its aperture B placed
over the bow of the watch which thus holds the protector fast at the watch.
The arrangement is for the rest easily understood by means of the annexed
drawing.
In the modification, shown in figures 3 and 4, the protector has the form of a
circular disc, provided at the surface with grooves C. It is evident that the protector
can be of almost any form as for instance round, square, starshaped etcetera.
In applying such a protector to the watch, the same is prevented from sliding out
of the pocket and in case a pick-pocket should try to draw the watch out of the
pocket, there arises such a resistance, that one could not forbear perceiving it.

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 I
claim is
A watch protector consisting in a circular or funnel shaped plate of caoutchouc
gutta percha or other elastic material, provided at the surface or border with grooves,
points or such like, in order to prevent the watch from sliding out or being removed
of the pocket when the protector is placed over the bow of a watch.
Dated this 27th day of November 1888.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: 1, SAMUEL GRIFFITH, of the Railway Foundry, Reading, in the county of Berks,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The plate is fitted into a frame in the usual manner, and also with two or more
catches or hooks, which, by their own weight, fall under and catch the frame; the
catches are connected together by a ring or other suitable means so that they all work
together. The angle of the catches or hooks is such that any attempt to lift the plate
when in its place makes them hold the more firmly. This arrangement of self locking
is also applicable to the fastening of any plates which lie flatly when in position and I
claim its use for such purposes though I consider it more especially applicable to the
fastening of Coal Plates.

page_text: I, SAMUEL GRIFFITH, of the Railway Foundry, Reading in the county of Berks,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :—
The cbject of my invention is to provide a simple automatic apparatus for fastening
coal and other plates, which will not be liable to be rendered unserviceable by cor-
rosion or ill usage and will also be burglar proof.
The plate is fitted into a frame in the usual way. I provide on the underside
of the plate two or more leverhooks jointed to the plate by lugs and pins, which
by their own weight fall under and catch the frame thereby fastening the plate.
The lever hooks of which I prefer to use three-are connected together by a
centre piece, ring or other suitable means, the outer ends being jointed to the plate
as before described, the catches hanging downwards, the centre piece, block or ring
being used to make all the lever hooks work together-On pushing up the centre
piece the hooks are drawn inwards, but on dropping the same the hooks fall
outwards The angle of the hooks with the centre of pins, by which they are
jointed, is made less than a right angle, so that any attempt to open from the outside
makes them bold.
In the drawings annexed hereto Fig. represents a central cross section of
the plate as herein described, Fig. 2 showing the plan of plate looking up from
below.
a is the frame into which the coverplate b fits, and upon whose lower edge
the hooks fasten, c. c. are the lugs attached to the underside of cover plate, and to
which lugs the swinging lever hooks d. d are jointed by pins-One end of each lever
slips into a centrepiece e. to ensure all the books working together, ff are the hooks
which secure the plate.
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 combination of two or more lever hooks jointed to and under a cover plate and
catching under a frame, the hooks being less than an angle of 90 degrees and all the
lever hooks of each plate being connected together by means of a centre piece as
herein described and shown by the drawings.
Dated this 10th day of November 1888
Improvements in Corset Fasteners.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in Corset Fasteners.
I GEORGE MACAULAY-CRUIKSHANK of 62 Saint Vincent Street Glasgow in the
County of Lanark, Fellow of the Institute of Patent Agents, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as com-
municated to me to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This Invention which relates to fastenings for corsets consists of an improved
arrangement by which all the fastenings in the length of the busks are clasped and
unclasped simultaneously instead of singly and in succession as is usual.
On the accompanying drawings figure 1 shews a corset busk with the improved
fastening in its closed and figure 2 shews the busk with the fastening in its opened
position Figure 3 is a side elevation and plan respectively drawn to a larger scale
and shewing the fastening in intermediate position whilst figures 4, 5 and 6 are
detailed views of parts of the improved fastening-As shewn by these figures there is
rivetted or otherwise attached to one section of the busk a series of lugs a as usual,
the round openings or eyes in which, to receive the studs secured to the other busk
section 1, have, under this Invention, each a slot a' extending to the outer edge of
the lug Into the eyes of the lugs a, there are inserted other eye pieces b, these being
connected by bars c, to a thin metallic strip d, which is laid parallel with the
length of the busk -The pieces have slots or jaws all which in preparing to clasp
the fastenings are by operating the strip d downwards brought parallel to the slots a
in the lugs a as seen at figure 2 so enabling the studs on the busk section. f¹ to be
entered into the eyes band this being effected the strip d is pushed upwards as at
figure 1 so turning the jaw all of the eye pieces b downwards from the slot a' in the
lugs a whereby the studs i are locked in position-The heads of the studs i are
drafted or project to the right of their stems as seen at figure 6 in order to afford a
bearing surface to the eye pieces and to prevent the studs from disengaging from
the said pieces.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me
I declare that what 1 claim is :
The arrangement and combination of parts constituting the improved corset
fastening substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings
annexed.
Dated thin Seth dox of Novembo- 1000
Year: 1888

page_text: I, HERMANN WITZEL of Neustadt near Grossbodungen in the Empire of Germany
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:-
This invention relates to boots and consists in an improved construction thereof the
object of which is to enable the foot to be easily inserted into the boot, and the latter
fastened or secured by a single movement or act.
Referring to the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the boot,
opened and of the foot about to be inserted therein. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the open
boot. Fig. 3 is a side elevation and Fig. 4 a plan of the boot when fastened and
secured. Figs. 5 and 6 are detail views of a part hereinafter referred to.
The front of the upper is divided or separated on line y. (Fig. 4) and to each of
the edges so formed is sown, one to each, the corresponding edges of two symmetrical
faps abcde of the shape shown in Fig. 3. so that when the boot is closed or
fastened the two flaps lie superposed over the side of the front in the manner shown
in Fig. 3. The edges bc and c d are connected together on the two flaps and the
edges d e are fastened to the vamp. The two flaps therefore form a fold in the front
by the opening of which the foot may be easily inserted into the boot. To hold the
fold closed and the boot fastened and secured on the foot, to one of the flaps is secured
a lever or plate f. so shaped as to lie to the foot when the boot is closed, the inner
end of the lever is provided with the slot and is secured by stitching hinge fashion
at or near the instep z, the outer end of the lever flies between the flaps or within a
sheath or socket c' stitched to one of the flaps; when such flaps are folded over onto
the foot the spring or lever z aforesaid, by its shape tends to hold the flaps in such
position and the boot therefore fastened and secured. To further secure the flaps,
especially for country or field work, straps or tangs 6° care fastened at convenient
parts of the flaps, preferably near the corners b and c, these straps or tangs are
provided with button holes for attachment to buttons or studs on the boot.
The boot may be made more or less broad over the instep, by so placing the
sheath c that the outer flap is more or less stretched over the inner one.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is;
1. In boots the combination of two flaps a b c d e connected and arranged as set
forth, with lever f. substantially as and for the purpose described.
2. In boots, the combination with flaps a b c d e and lever f of tangs 60 c° and
buttons 6 c² as and for the purpose set forth.
Daded : 01 1
HERMANN WITZEL,
By Herbert & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in the Utilization of Waste and other Glass.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Left. 16th Apr., 1889-Accepted, 13th July, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Utilization of Waste and other Glass.
HENRY ALICK PAVELY 28 Mitchells Row Kew Road Richmond Surrey Mechanic
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
My invention consists in utilizing waste or other Glass, for making bricks and Tile
drain pipes, and the like, by melting the Glass and pouring same into suitable
moulds, of the required configuration, and is carried out in the following manner.
I am aware, that there is but little use, for what is known as waste Glass, and by
my invention I propose to utilize this waste Glass, by melting and moulding same into
bricks, and articles so manufactured, would he perfectly damp proof. In the case of
bricks so constructed under this invention, they would be valuable for foundations.
For ornamental purposes, colouring matter may be introduced into the Glass.
Dated this 29th day of August 1888.
E. EATON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Utilization of Waste and other Glass.
HENRY ALICK PAVELY 28 Mitchells Row, Kew Road, Richmond, Mechanic, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
My invention consists in utilizing waste or other glass, for making bricks and Tile
Drain pipes and the like, by melting the glass and pouring same into suitable moulds,
of the required configuration, and is carried out in the following manner.
I am aware that there is but little use, for what is known as waste glass, and by
my invention I propose to utilize this waste glass by melting and moulding same into
bricks, and articles so manufactured, would be perfectly damp proof. In the case of
bricks so constructed under this invention, they would be valuable for foundations.
For ornamental purposes colouring matter may be introduced into the glass.
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 utilization of waste and other glass, for making bricks, tiles and drain pipes,
and the like, by melting the glass and pouring same into a suitable mould substantially
as described.
E. EATON & Co.,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, ELLIOTT EMANUEL, 53, 55 & 57 Marylebone Lane, London W., Sanitary
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The frame A has a recess B round the upper rim which is undercut, wider at the
bottom than the top into which India Rubber made of the same shape is sprung into
the recess.
This India Rubber is cast with a V groove C in the centre of the upper
surface.
The cover D has a projection all round on the under side E which fits into the
groove in the India Rubber making an air tight joint. In order to secure this a bolt
and screw F is placed at each corner to draw the joint close together.
The India Rubber can also be made with a projection on top and a corresponding
groove in the cover, thus reversing the form shown in drawings.
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
1st. The form of recess and India Rubber which cannot be pulled out when the
cover is taken off, substantially as described in the specification."
2nd. The groove in the India Rubber which secures an air-tight joint, substantially
as described in the specification.
D
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Ant 1000
An Instrument for Use with the Back-sights of Fire Arms.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 17th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 5th Feb., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Instrument for Use with the Back-sights of Fire Arms.
THOMAS WILLIAM CAPLIN Naturalist &c. 21 Halkett Street St. Heliers Jersey
C. I. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A small triangular piece of Sheet Metal with scale cut in, numbering from 0 to 10.
An Indicator points to the scale & is pressed by a spring. The above is used for
measuring the elevation of the back sight of fire arms, at short ranges- The Elevator
s used by placing it upon the left-hand side of the barrel of fire arm, with bottom
edge of plate (fig. 1) resting upon the stock so as to allow the sliding bar of fire arm
to protrude through the hole (fig. 4) of plate under the indicator (fig. 2) which is
bressed by a spring (fig. 3). Fig. is a guard which prevents the indicator from being
bushed out.
Dated this Sand do..
Luont 1000
THOMAS WILLIAM CAPLIN.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Instrument, for Use with the Back Sights of Fire Arms.
THOMAS WILLIAM CAPLIN 21 Halkett Street St. Heliers Jersey C. 1. Naturalist
. &c. 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, reference being had to the drawing filed with the provisional specifica-
tion :--
A small triangular piece of metal with scale cut in numbering from 0 to 10. An
indicator points to the scale, being pressed by a spring. The instrument is used for
measuring the elevation of the back sight of fire arms at short ranges in the following
manner; viz., by placing it upon the left-hand side of the barrel of firearm, with bottom
edge of plate (fig. 1 as shown in illustration) resting upon the stock, so as to allow the
sliding bar of fire arm to protrude through the hole (fig 4) of plate under the indicator
(fig. 2), which is pressed by a spring (fig. 3), the indicator is kept in its place by a
guard (fig. 5).
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
Year: 1888

page_text: We ERNEST DUDENEY of 32 Edward Street Brighton in the County of Sussex
Grocer, and WILLIAM JOHN MEWETT of Brighton Hospital Brighton in the County
of Sussex aforesaid Resident Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to construct a funnel, by means of which the quantity
of liquid passing therethrough can be regulated.
The said invention consists of an ordinary cock or tap fitted in the neck of the
funnel as will be seen by reference to the accompanying drawing which is furnished
in illustration of my invention.
In any convenient part of the neck of the funnel A a tap or cock B is brazed,
soldered or otherwise fitted so that if it is seen that the bottle or other vessel into
which the liquid is being passed by means of the funnel is becoming full, or has
received the quantity of liquid intended, the tap or cock is turned and the supply thus
cut off.
A great deal of waste and annoyance will be saved by means of this invention.
If necessary to prevent the handle of the tap or cock from abutting against or
resting upon the sides of the bottle or sinking into the mouth of the vessel which is
being filled by means of the funnel a shield or other contrivance can be attached to
[Price 6d1

page_text: the funnel so as to form an outer ridge or casing to rest against the sides of the bottle
or other vessel which is being filled.
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 funnel with a tap or cock constructed on any part of the neck thereof substantially
as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth and illustrated in the Drawing.
33333
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, E.C., 1
Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Jan., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 26th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1888
SYDNEY WILLIAM BAYNES Electrical Engineer 13 Albert Terrace Notting Hill
Gate London W. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The surface or surfaces of Reels, or Coil formers, or other electrical apparatus
requiring insulation, to be coated or covered with a vitreous, or other enainelling
substance. By this process, complete insulation is effected.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Insulation of Electric Appliances.
I SYDNEY WILLIAM BAYNES of 4 Hallfield Street Maningham Bradford Yorkshire
Electrical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention has for its object a new and complete mode of insulating electric
appliances, combining the advantages of being fire resisting and moisture proof.
For this purpose I make use of a metal support, preferably of iron, it having been
first worked into the shape necessary to suit the instrument, machine, or apparatus,
for which it is required. I then cover or coat the surface or surfaces of the said
metal foundation, with a vitreous or other enamelling substance.
A suitable method of so doing is to clean the metal articles with diluted sulphuric
acid; then a powdered composition, consisting of, 140 parts of broken glass, 22 parts
of carbonate of sodium, and 12 parts of boracic acid, is sifted on the cleaned surface.
Adhesion of this powder is secured by first applying to the metal a coating of gum
water. The article is then dried in an oven, whence it is transferred to the enamelling
After
furnace, where it is heated until the fused glaze flows evenly over the surface.
removal from the furnace, the article treated is allowed to cool with extreme slowness.
I do not claim nor do I bind myself to the process of enamelling aforesaid.
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 enamelling of electric appliances or apparatus with a vitreous substance so
as to make them insulated from the electric current.
2. The coating of the surface or surfaces of electric appliances or apparatus with a
vitreous substance so as to render them insulated, fire resisting, and moisture proof.
Noted this 24th day of September 1888.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1888
Specification Accepted, 18th May, 1888
The above are thoroughly mixed together and afterwards to them is added
coal-dust, coke-dust, small coal or smudge, sufficient to make up the required
weight.
The whole are mixed together and when preferred moistened with water, whereby
the combination of ingredients is brought to a semi-plastic state, it may then be passed
through an ordinary brick making machine whereby it is formed into brickettes, from
thence the brickettes are taken to a suitable place for drying; or instead of the
employment of water as above stated, the mixture may be heated, and in

page_text: that state passed through the brick machine for the purpose of forming it into
brickettes and afterwards passed into any convenient position for storage or cooling
purposes.
The proportions of the ingredients are modified or varied to suit the quality and
purpose for which the fuel is required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is: :-
An artificial fuel consisting of a combination of ingredients, manufactured sub-
stantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
"
1 1000
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicants.