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An Improved Adjustable Tension Saddle for Bicycles, Tricycles and other Vehicles, also Applicable to the Saddles of Horses.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improved Adjustable Tension Saddle for Bicycles, Tricycles,
and other Vehicles, also Applicable to the Saddles of Horses.
I, FRANCIS WILLIAM BAGSHAW 14 Lime Street Sheffield Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE TENSION
SADDLE to be as follows:-
This invention consists of two pieces of sheet steel or other suitable metals,
which form the frame of the Saddle, and are attached together at the rear of
saddle by means of a short stud, which passes through a slot in the under plate,
also through small hole in the upper plate, and are both secured together by a
small nut, at the rear of under plate is an adjusting screw (which is held in
position by a socket) which screws into the head of stud above mentioned, by
turning the adjusting screw either backwards or forwards, the top plate, is moved
along the carriage or sliding plane of the under plate, and the required tension of
the saddle covering is obtained.

page_text: An Improved Adjustable Tension Saddle for Bicycles, Tricycles,
and other Vehicles, also Applicable to the Saddles of Horses.
I, FRANCIS WILLIAM BAGSHAW 14 Lime Street Sheffield Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE TENSION
SADDLE 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 of two pieces of fluted sheet steel A & B or other suitable
metals, which form the frame of the Saddle, and are attached at the rear, by means
of a short stud E, which passes through a slot in the under plate B, also through
small hole in the upper plate A, and are both secured together by a nut D, at the
rear of under plate B is an adjusting screw C (which is held in position by a
socket F) which screws through the head of stud E, by turning the adjusting
screw C either backwards or forwards, the top plate A is moved along the carriage
or sliding plane of the under plate B, and the required Tension of the Saddle
covering is obtained.
Having now particularly discribed and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is,
I. The adjusting screw C passing through socket F before entering stud E which
makes the adjustment either backwards or forwards more simple and firmer than
any other yet made.
II. I also claim the advantages of been able to adjust this Saddle either
backwards or forwards which is not attained by any other yet made.
III. The carriage of upper plate A having flanges which cover over carriage or
sliding plane in plate B makes the whole frame firm and rigid and also makes the
sliding and adjusting more easier than any other.
Dated this 16th day of June 1886.
A Liquid for Removing Grease from and Cleaning Textile Fabrics.
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Liquid for Removing Grease from and Cleaning Textile
Fabrics.
I FANNY HANSEN 10, Watling Street Manchester of no occupation do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for A LIQUID FOR REMOVING GREASE FROM
& CLEANING TEXTILE FABRICS and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The liquid consists of 1 oz liquid Ammonia oz Ether oz Spirits of Wine
diluted to 6 oz with weak Potash water. To be applied by moistening a woollen
cloth rubber with a few drops of the liquid & gently rubbing the fabric to.be
.cleaned.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;
It effectually removes grease from textile fabrics without leaving any unpleasant
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IMPROVEMENT IN MINCEING AND CUTTING SAUSAGE MEAT AND PIE MEAT
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM GEORGE GREGORY Butchers Implement Manufacturer and Outfitter
65 Cross Lane Salford do hereby declare the nature of said invention for
IMPROVEMENT IN MINCEING AND CUTTING SAUSAGE MEAT AND PIE MEAT to be
as follows:-
The application of six revolving knives as shewn in the drawings annexed also
to simplify the securing of the said six knives to revolving knife shaft by
application of a screw nut on one or each side of knife plates to inclosed drawing.
Dated this 17th day of January 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Silent Sausage Machines and Pie Meat Cutters.
WILLIAM GEORGE GREGORY Butchers Implement Manufacturer and Outfitter
65 Cross Lane Salford I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CUTTING
SAUSAGE AND PIE MEAT, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Application of six revolving knives (A), securcing the said six knives, to hexagon
shaft (B), with fast boss and knife plates, or washers (C) with nibs upon them,
with screw (D) on each outside knife plate or boss, as shown in my previous
Provisional Specification and drawings submitted, also the particular shape of
knives with a tang (E) as shown in drawings, so that the knives may be easily
and quickly adjusted into position. The drawing refured to above are those
accompaning the Provisional Specifications.
The great difficulty of former makers of the Silent Sausage Machine has been to
secure the revolving knives in a simple form-What I claim is
(1.) I have attained the object of securing six revolving knives which has not
been previously obtained in particular manner discribed in my provisional drawings
and specifications submitted.
(2.) By securing the said six knives to hexagon shaft by the means of knife
plates or boss, with nibs upon them, so that the knives may be easily adjusted into
position and secured there by means of a screw nut on each side of boss.
(3.) The particular shape of knives with a tang so that the knives may be
quickly adjusted between the hexagon shaft and the nibs upon the knife plates, as
shown in drawings accompaning provisional specifications.
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Improvements Shoes, and the Method of Applying and Attaching the same thereto.
Year: 1885

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Improvements
Shoes, and the Method of Applying and Attaching the same
thereto.
I, DAVID GILSON, Engineer, 360 Kingsland Road, London, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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I provide two metal plates the shape of the heel; on the top plate is a projecting
slide forming a wedge both longitudinally, and transversely, and fixed to the inner
sole, or upper part of the heel by means of screws or rivets.
The bottom plate is of similar shape to the upper plate, and is provided with an
internal wedge-shaped groove to fit, or receive the projecting wedge of the upper
plate; and is screwed, or pinned, to the lower or wearing part of the heel. I also
provide a screw of a novel description to fix the upper and lower parts of the heel
together, by one fourth turn of the said screw.
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The lower portion can be fixed, or unfixed, from the upper part of the heel or
boot, thereby rendering the heels interchangeable and causing uniformity of wear
thus preserving the original shape of the boot, or shoe. For Cricketing boots etc
spikes are added. In frosty weather rough heels are used to prevent the wearer
slipping.
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Improvements in the Construction of Heels for Boots and
Shoes, and the Method of Applying and Attaching the same
thereto.
J, DAVID GILSON, Engineer, 360, Kingsland Road, London, 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 improvements in the construction of heels for boots and
shoes and the method of applying and attaching the same thereto, whereby the
heel can be removed and replaced at will.
For the purpose of this invention I provide two metal plates of the shape of the
transverse section of the heel; one of the said plates which is attached to the hind
portion of the sole of the boot has formed on its face a dovetailed projection
which is slightly tapered towards its inner end. The second plate which is
attached to the upper part of the body of the heel has a dovetailed groove
corresponding to the said projection on the first mentioned plate formed therein.
When it is desired to attach the heel to the body of the boot the projection on
the first mentioned plate is caused to slide into the groove into the second plate,
and, when in position, the heel is firmly fixed by means of a screw or other
suitable contrivance. The removal of the heel for any purpose, may be easily
effected when desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improvements in the construction of the heels of boots and shoes, consisting
of the arrangement on the hind portion of the sole of a plate provided with a
dovetailed projection and on the upper part of the body of the heel a plate
having a corresponding groove, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOSEPH GERARD of Chelsea Boot and Shoe Manufacturer do hereby declare
the nature of my said invention of IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS to be as follows:-
My present invention relates to improvements in Boots and consists in making
an opening or openings at or near the back of the boot for the insertion of the foot.
This improved Boot may be fastened by means of buttons, strap and buckles, or
other convenient means.

page_text: I JOSEPH GERARD of 257 Kings Road Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of any said invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS to be as follows:-
:
My present invention relates to improvements in Boots and consists in making
an opening or openings at or near the back of the Boot for the insertion of the foot,
which will be readily understood upon reference being had to the accompanying
drawing. A. is a tongue piece (which may in some cases be dispensed with)
attached to the heel stiffener part of the boot, B is a flap by which the boot is
closed and fastened to the buckle C. It is obvious that, instead of securing the
boot by means of a strap and buckle, it may be secured by means of buttons, laces,
or in a variety of ways which it is not necessary to mention.
:
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is.
1. A boot having an opening or openings at or near its back for the insertion of
the foot substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ORGAN PIPES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JAMES JOHN WALKER of 27 Francis Street in the County of Middlesex Organ
Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ORGAN
PIPES 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 the prevention of access of dust to the interiors
of Organ Pipes, especially to reed pipes, as also the inducing of an enhanced mellow-
ness and resonance of tone. In order to accomplish this I cause the top of the pipe,
usually left open or partially closed by a flexible shade or cover, to be completely
closed by a cover that may be soldered down all round in the case of metal pipes,
or the cover may be tacked with solder only, that is it may be soldered only at
short intervals on its circumference, leaving open spaces between, or the open top
may be closed by a tightly fitting cap if the pipe is cylindrical, and if the pipe is
conical a short plain part is left at the end, for the cap to fit upon, and the cap may
have the vent holes in it mentioned hereafter, or the open end of the pipe may be
closed by a cork or plug, if the pipe is of wood the cover may be attached by any
suitable means. I provide a vent for the egreas of wind when the pipe is speaking,
either by making holes which may be circular, oblong or of any convenient form in
the side of the pipe, or I cut a tongue in the side of the pipe, if of metal which
may be bent to open or close the slot or orifice, or if of wood I attain the same end
by attaching a suitable tongue or regulating slot and at times I use both the holes
and tongues together. My invention will be more readily understood by reference
to the accompanying drawings in which like letters represent like parts. Figs. 1. 2.
3 and 4 represent four forms of metal pipes and Fig 5 a form of wood pipe, in
which A A A A A is the tongue, B B B B the vent holes, and C C C C C the
covers. The position of the holes or slot with the tongue I vary according to
the form of pipe, or the required power or variety of tone to be produced. The
arrangement above described not only protects the interior of the pipes from dust,
thus avoiding the expensive method of mitreing, but it is valuable as inducing an
enhanced mellowness and resonance of tone.
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 Organ Pipes substantially as above described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ANNEALING POTS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, THOMAS TIMOTHY "Smith" of 23 Neath Road Briton, Ferry in, the County
of Glamorgan do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
ANNEALING POTS to be as follows:-
For the construction of an Annealing Pot and Stand to be made of cast or
wrought iron or steel for Annealing Tin and Terne plates of all sizes; the Pot to
be made in two or more piecies and the Stand in one piece.
The Pot constructed under my improvement will be made without a Top attached
(as at present constructed they being cast or worked in one) it will be made with
a ledge inside about 3 inches below the Top or Bottom of the Sides, or may have a
hoop put round outside which would be about 3 inches above the Side, upon or
within which the top which will be a plain plate may rest and to exclude all air
after the Top has been put on the rim so. formed will be. filled with sand, and;
pots so constructed may be reversed Top to Bottom.
I claim for my improvement that it will assist the expansion and contraction of
the pot thereby lessening the chances of tearing and cracking, which exists with
the present mode of construction in which the Pot and Top are made in one.
The Stand for the Pot will be similarly constructed to those at present in use.

page_text: Improvements in Annealing Pots.
I, THOMAS TIMOTHY of 23 Neath Road Briton Ferry in the County of
Glamorgan Smith do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENT IN ANNEALING POTS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
For the construction of Annealing Pots to be made of cast or wrought iron or
steel for Anneling Tin and Terne Plates and other articles.
The Pot as at present constructed is cast or worked in one with a Solid Top
cast or welded on.
By my improvement the Pot will be made without a Top of any kind; if made
of cast iron or steel it would have a ledge inside with a grove or recess in it
round the Pot at Top and Bottom forming part of and would be cast attached to
the Pot. If made of wrought iron the Pot would be formed and welded and the
Ledge would be made of a separate piece of iron and may either be rivetted or
screwed in position; or a hoop may be put round the Top of the Pot which may
either be rivetted, screwed, or shrunk in position.
The Ledge will be the resting place for the Top which by my improvement is
a perfectly plain plate of either cast or wrought iron or steel.
When the Top has been put in position it will be covered with sand or other
suitable substance to exclude all air.
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. That my improvement will assist the expansion and contraction of the Pot.
2. That it will not be so liable to crack and break if constructed under my
improved method as it would by being cast or worked in one as at present.
Dated this 26th January 1886.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER TAPS AND OTHER LIQUID TAPS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JOSEPH EASBY of 161 Spring Vale Road, Sheffield, in the county of York,
Whitesmith do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
WATER TAPS AND OTHER LIQUID TAPS" to be as follows:-
My improvement is for a water tap or any other liquid tap, to prevent the liquid
from flowing when screwed down My invention consists of a screwed washer
made of vulcanized fibre or any other flexible material, with a hexagon hole in the
centre to screw into the seat of a screw down tap. The washer will stand flush
with the valve or seat and the leather washer or other washer will screw down
upon the washer which becomes the seat of the tap, thus preventing it from
flowing.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Water Taps and other Liquid Taps.
I, JOSEPH EASBY, Whitesmith of 161 Spring Vale Road, Sheffield in the county
of York, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
WATER AND OTHER LIQUID TAPS &C. and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My improvement is for a water or any other liquid, steam or gas tap, either
screw down, valve or ball taps. My invention consists of a screwed washer "A"
made of vulcanized fibre or any other flexible material with a hexagon or round
hole "B" in the centre to screw into the seat of the tap. The washer will stand
flush of the valve or seat which will form the seat, the leather or other washer will
screw or press down thus preventing the liquid steam or gas from escaping.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
(1.) The right to use vulcanized fibre or other flexible material for tap seats.
(2.) The right to apply it to screw down, valve or ball taps for liquids, steam
and gases.
(3.) To apply it to taps already in use without removing them. Also vulcanized
fibre screwed or pressed in on to a flange or without one.
Dated this 28th day of August 1886
A TURNING AND TAPPING LATHE
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I. ABRAHAM EMANUEL, 53, 55 & 57 Marylebone Lane Oxford St, London, and
Phoenix Works, Speaking-Stile Walk, Holloway Head, Birmingham, Sanitary
Engineer and Gas Fitting Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for A TURNING AND TAPPING LATHE and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
In this Lathe the Tools revolve fixed in chuck A, the work being stationary
fixed in chuck B which is opened and closed by screw C. The Tools are brought
into work by means of a Lever D and slide E on which the work is fixed. In
ordinary Lathes the work revolves and the Tools, by slide rests and other
appliances are held against the revolving work. The adjustable Frame F is fitted
with chuck B to hold the work, this can be raised or lowered by screw G to suit
the various diameter of the work to be turned or tapped.
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. That the Tools revolve instead of the work, substantially as described in the
Specification.
2. The adjustable Frame fitted with chucks to hold the work that can be raised
or lowered as desired substantially as described in the Specification.
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ABRAHAM EMANUEL,
AN IMPROVED BEARING FOR SHAFTING, AXLES, AND THE LIKE
Year: 1885

page_text: I, GEORGE WESTON, 65 Charles Street, Sheffield, in the County of York,
Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED
BEARING FOR SHAFTING, AXLES, AND THE LIKE, to be as follows:-
I use a number of metal spindles, the ends of which are turned to form pins to
fit into two metal rings. The spindles are fixed loosely into the rings, parallel
with, and near to each other (but not to touch) and so form a circle, the circle
described by the inner sides of the spindles to be the diameter required. The pin
ends of the spindles to be riveted or otherwise fastened to hold the rings in position.
The spindles to be uniform in length and diameter between the shoulders formed
by turning down the ends. The rings to be wider than the outside diameter of the
spindles and so form a collar extending to the sides of the plummer blocks or
pedestals to prevent lateral movement of bearing. The plummer blocks in which
the spindles rest are as usual in two parts but bored or turned out to the exact
diameter of the outer circle formed by the spindles. When the bearing is between
fast collars on the shafting, or crank pins, or the shafting reduced in diameter, the
rings are divided and made into two semi-circles so that they can be placed in
position round the shaft, but in this case the rings must not be wider than the
outside diameter of the spindles.
ELECTRICAL SWITCH
Year: 1885

page_text: GEORGE MARRIS Manufacturer 58 Broad Street Birmingham do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH to be as follows:-
A, is a bulb of wood or any other suitable material, grooved and bored to receive
the necessary metallic parts, B and C are metallic springs fitting into the grooves
of bulb A, D is the electrical terminal of B, and E is the electrical terminal of C,
F is a key plug with the thumb and finger end insulated from the contact cap at
other end, the said key plug is worked by a spring in barrel G, the said barrel
having a diagonal movement slot with stop shoulder, on turning the key F, the
connecting cap on F is brought into pressing contact with B and C, thus closing
the electrical circuit, the reverse action of F opening said circuit, the whole enclosed
in an ornamental or plain case and forming a new switch.

page_text: I, GEORGE MARRIS 58 Broad St Birmingham Manufacturer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention for AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
Referring to the drawings filed with the Provisional Specification A. is a bulb of
wood or any suitable material, grooved & bored to receive the necessary metallic
parts. B & C. are metallic springs fitting into the grooves of bulb A. D is the
electrical terminal of B E is the electrical terminal of C. F is a key plug with the
"thumb & finger" end insulated from the contact cap at the other end, the said
key plug F is worked by a spring in a barrel G the said barrel having a diagonal 1
movement slot with a stop-shoulder. On turning the key F the connecting cap
on F is brought into pressing contact with B & C. thus closing the electrical
circuit. The whole to be enclosed in a plain or ornamental case as may be desired.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. Novelty of arrangment of the key-plug F & barrel G combined.
2. Novelty of arrangement of the springs B & C as regards their position on
bulb A & size & shane.
PIPE FOR SMOKING TOBACCO, WHICH NICOT
Year: 1885

page_text: is Consumed.
GEORGE HARRY HINGSTON FULLER, 52 Mill Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool,
Tobacconist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED PIPE
FOR SMOKING TOBACCO, IN WHICH THE NICOTINE IS CONSUMED, to be as follows:-
(1) Principle being that the pipe is lighted from the bottom & you draw from
the top so consuming the nicotine.-(2) The bore of the stem (merschaum lined)
instead of opening direct into the bowl, runs upwards & opens on top of rim, (vide
diagram)-(3) The top is an air-tight screw cap.-(4) A perforated ivory plate is
placed in the bowl just below the opening in rim (vide C in diagram). (5) In the
space between cap & plate is sponge (vide D). (6) The bowl is lined with
merschaum perforated at top & in the form of a second bowl, (vide A in diagram).
(7) The bottom of the bowl is cut away, & its place taken by a hinged metal
ash-pan (vide diagram).

page_text: is Consumed.
GEORGE HARRY HINGSTON FULLER 52 Mill Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool,
Tobacconist, I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED
PIPE FOR SMOKING TOBACCO, IN WHICH THE NICOTINE IS CONSUMED, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement, reference being made to the drawing accompanying
my provisional specification :-
The pipe can be made of any material, & of any shape.-The bore of the stem
(merschaum lined) instead of passing direct into the bottom of the bowl, runs
upwards & opens in the top of the rim.-The bowl is open top & bottom, at the
bottom is a metal ash pan, perforated at the circumference, hinged, & fastens with
a clasp where the stem joins the bowl.-The top has a thread turned on the
ontside, on to which is screwed a cap, which fits perfectly airtight; a perforated
ivory plate C fits into the top of the rim,.just below the opening of the bore of the
stem; between cap & plate is a piece of sponge D.-The inside of the bowl is lined
with merschaum A, conical in form, the, narrow end abuts close to the plate, & is
perforated with holes.
You fill the pipe from the bottom, by opening the ash-pan, then light it there,
close the ash pan, & draw, the smoke ascends through the tobacco, the holes in the
merschaum cup, & ivory plate, the sponge, & lastly down the bore at the back of
the bowl, & then along the stem to the mouth.
As the tobacco is burnt the nicotine is either evaporated by the heat, or burnt
by the ascending lighted tobacco; in this way the nicotine is consumed, & cannot
get into the mouth. Any impurities in the smoke are. held by the sponge; so the
tobacco smoke comes perfectly pure into the mouth.
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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
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AN IMPROVEMENT IN HAY RAKES
Year: 1885

page_text: HUGH PRITCHARD Farmer Yorath Ystradgynlais Swansea Valley do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN HAY RAKES as per
Plan A and Section B and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My Invention is the use of one Wheel placed in Centre of a Frame of the Figure
of a Trapezoid to carry the Rake back wards and forwards, the Frame to be made of
four pieces of Wood, Iron or Steel, the Head for the Teeth from seven to ten feet
long, the sides or Handles about six feet long with Cross-bar about twenty-five
inches long, and placed fifteen inches from points of handles, the teeth may be of
Wood, Iron or Steel and any convenient length to suit the purpose of raking or
gathering, as the case may require, the Wheel and Axle to be of Iron the Wheel
about 2 feet 9 inches in diameter the Axle to be about 2 feet 8 inches long and
placed across-frame parallel to head and Cross-bar, nearly midway between them
or any position to suit the operator, the Wheel to revolve on Axle at Centre as
shewn on Plan A and Section B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The use of one Wheel placed in a frame of the Figure Trapezoid for the purpose
of carrying the Rake backwards and forwards and that the use of one Wheel in a
Hay Rake is new and has not been used before.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ORRIN LUTHER HULBERT, of the City of Saint Louis in the State of
Missouri, one of the United States of America, Photographer do hereby declare
the nature of said Invention to be as follows, reference being had to the
accompanying drawing forming part of this specification
My invention relates to a sheet of photographs and my invention consists in
features of novelty herein-after fully described and pointed out in the claim.
The drawing is a front view of one of the sheets containing thirty five of the
pictures (or blanks) only three of the pictures being shown.
Lines of perforation are made between the pictures to allow of their easy
detachment in the same manner that a postage stamp is detached from a sheet.
These pictures are reduced at one operation from a large one by an apparatus
not herein claimed and therefore not herein shown and described.
I prefer to gum the back of the sheet so that the stamps can be readily attached
to any object. Before perforating or gumming the sheets they may be burnished
to give a fine and finished appearance to the pictures.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. A sheet containing a number of photographic pictures which are separated
by intervening rows of perforations substantially as set forth.
2. As a new article of manufacture a sheet of fac-simile photographs gummed as
Bet forth.
3. As a new article of manufacture a sheet of fac-simile photographs perforated
and gummed as set forth.
4. As a new article of manufacture a sheet of fac-simile photographs made and
prepared ready for attachment and use, substantially as set forth.
Dated September 25th 1885.
ORRIN LUTHER HULBERT.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.
A NEW OR IMPROVED METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING ARTIFICIAL GROTTOS
Year: 1885

page_text: I LORENTZ ALBERT GROTH, K.G.V. Civil Engineer and Proprietor of the
Patent Industrial and Financial Agency 30 Finsbury Pavement London E.C. do
hereby declare the nature of said invention for "A NEW OR IMPROVED METHOD
OF CONSTRUCTING ARTIFICIAL GROTTOS " a communication to me from abroad by
August Dirigl, Gentleman of Schwabing, near the City of Munich in the Kingdom
of Bavaria German Empire, 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 and build artificial grottos
stalactites &c so that not only a true imitation of nature is obtained but also the
structure is made so light that it may be applied to any building of bricks or wood
in any floor or even in the open air.
Fig 1 shows front view of such a grotto constructed in a brick story divided in
the middle by a wooden framework A. and Fig 2 section of same on line B. C.
In constructing the grottoes an iron net D is used which forms the outlines of the
rocky parts and consists of strong iron rods a preferable of a rectangular section
bent as required and thinner rods or wires b connected together This net is
supported and fixed by pins c to hooks d in the walls cielings &c thus securing the
principal parts of the net which is then covered with straw or canvas or other
suitable material secured by strings or wires. The whole is then covered with
morter E. upon which when dry the peculiar imitations which are formed separately
of plaster of Paris cement &c in the usual manner are placed.
When dry any required tint or cololar may be added in the usual way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The construction of artificial grottos by means of a net of iron rods wires &c
covered with suitable material upon which the morter &c imitations can be fixed
as shown.
TOUs Forms of valves.
Year: 1885

page_text: TOUs Forms of valves.
JOHN SMITH MORRIS JOHN ALFRED MORRIS JAMES MURGATROYD all Brass
Founders of Empire Works 78 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester and we do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for A RENEWABLE METALLIC SEATING
AND LID FOR APPLICATION TO VARIOUS FORMS OF VALVES and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
Our invention relates to valves in which a lid is pressed down on, or raised from
a seat by means of a screw spindle, either attached to, or detached from lid,
thereby closing or opening the orifice & also to check or pump valves, and consists
of a turned and bored seating formed of two annular rings connected by means of
three four or any number of uprights as may be required thus forming a cage.
The bottom ring forms the seat of the valve lid. The seating or cage is fitted with
a valve lid the two being ground together to a true fit. This valve lid may be of
any of the existing forms suitable or as shown in drawing (which we prefer). This
seating or cage drops in the usual outer case as shown on drawing, (which in our
valve is enlarged) on a seat prepared for it. A thin rubber or soft metal or other
suitable material packing ring being introduced between the two, and is held down
on its seat by means of the head which comes in contact with the top ring; thus
the removable seat becomes, as it were, a fixed part of the outer case, and yet is
perfectly free to be lifted out when the head is removed. The head may be either
Screwed or bolted on or otherwise fastened.
The drawing is self explanatory, the letters of reference being;
Clocks, Billiard Counters, and the like.
Year: 1885

page_text: Clocks, Billiard Counters, and the like.
I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication from
Mess Acby and Landry of Madretsch near Bienne) and in what manner the saine
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
This invention refers to an improved ratchet wheel mechanism to be used in
combination with other parts for different purposes for instance in clocks, watches,
billiard counters and the like.
In the accompanying drawings
Figures 1 and 2 represent the mechanism in different positions of working in
front elevation.
Figure 3 is a side elevation of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a plan of Figure 2.
This mechanism consists essentially in the special combination of a wheel or
disc A provided with the single tooth and the peripheral recess m, a spur
wheel or pinion B with a convenient number of teeth, and the lever of pawl C.
In each complete revolution of the disc A the tooth x will engage with the
pinion B at the same moment the recess m allows the army of pawl or lever C to
clear the teeth of pinion B so that it can be turned the space of one tooth by the
tooth of the disc A.
As A continues to revolve the sloping side of the recess m will by raising the
arm y of pawl C press arm y into the space between two teeth of the pinion B
again locking B during the rest of the revolution of the disc A. The arm of the
lever or pawl C corresponding with the disc A is constructed in such a manner
that the end y rests upon the periphery of the disc A and presses thereby the
other arm y upon the pinion B locking it as in Figure 2 and that the tooth x of
the disc A can pass freely behind y¹.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated
to me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is
A ratchet wheel mechanism consisting of the combination with the wheel or
pinion B which has to be locked, of a disc such as A provided with a single tooth
and the peripheral recess m and a lever or pawl such as C the whole constructed
and operating substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 29th day of December 1885.
AN IMPROVED WINDOW- FASTENER OR STAY
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of 67 Strand, in the City of Westminster, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED WINDOW-
FASTENER OR STAY, a communication to me from abroad by Niels Martin Hansen
and Jens Christian Pedersen, of Copenhagen, in the Kingdom of Denmark,
Gentlemen, 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 more particularly to a device for securing hinged or
casement windows, when partly open.
This device chiefly consists of a hook so constructed and arranged that when
the window is being opened, the hook automatically falls into the position, in
which it holds the window firmly fastened, until the hook is lifted out of this
position.
In the annexed drawing, Fig. 1. indicates a part A of the window-case, and
a corresponding part of the frame is marked B, the latter being opened. The
hook C, which replaces the window-hook generally employed, is fastened to the
frame by an eyelet-screw d, and its opposite end passes through a hook or eyelet D
fastened in the window-case; this hook is shown separately by Fig. 3. In the
position shown by Fig. 1 a recess g of the hook C has fallen over and grasped the
lowest part h of the hook, whereby the hook and the window are fastened until
the former is lifted out of this position.
When the window is shut, the hook C slides in the eyelet D until it reaches
a nearly vertical position, as indicated by Fig. 2.
In this figure, A indicates the case, B the external window-frame, to which the
hook D is secured, and B' shows the internal frame. Fig. 4. shows the hook O
seen from the edge; the curve in one of the ends is intended to prevent grating
when the frame is being shut or opened; the hook may, however, be made
straight.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The combination of a hook C having a recess g, with a hook or eyelet D, sub-
stantially as and for the purpose described and illustrated.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN SIGHT FEED LUBRICATORS
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN DEWRANCE of 158 Great Dover Street, Lambeth in the county of
Surrey, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN SIGHT FEED LUBRICATORS to be as follows:-
I make the lubricator in such a way that one shut off cock (by preference
asbestos packed) controls the inlet of water from the condenser to the oil vessel
and also the outlet of oil from the sight feed glass to the part to be lubricated.
I also provide a cock by which to fill the lubricator and the handle of this cock
hangs down when the cock is closed.
The handle of the shut off cock locks on to this handle when open and is so
arranged that the filling cock cannot be opened until the shut off cock has
been closed.
I find it advantageous on sight feed lubricators to have a non-return valve on
the steam pipe that supplies steam to the condenser.

page_text: I JOHN DEWRANCE of 158 Great Dover Street, Lambeth in the county of
Surrey, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN SIGHT FEED LUBRICATORS, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
I make the lubricator in such a way that one shut off cock (by preference
asbestos packed) controls the inlet of water from the condenser to the oil vessel
and also the outlet of oil from the sight feed glass to the part to be lubricated.
I also provide a cock by which to fill the lubricator and the handle of this cock
hangs down when the cock is closed.
The handle of the shut off cock locks on to this handle when open, and is so
arranged that the filling cock. cannot be opened until the shut off cock has
been. closed.
1
On the accompanying sheet of drawings a is the plug of the shut off cock which
controls the passage of water from the condenser to the oil vessel and also the 1
outlet of oil from the sight feed glass to the part to be lubricated.
When the handle b is raised both these passages are closed.
c is the handle of the filling cock which is locked in its shut off position by
the handle b, the filling cock cannot therefore be opened until the inlet and outlet
passages of the oil vessel are closed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1st The arrangement of the shut off cock a substantially as described.
2nd The arrangement by which the handle of the filling cock interlocks with the
handle of the shut off cock substantially as described.
Drying Felts Used by Paper Makers.
Year: 1885

page_text: Drying Felts Used by Paper Makers.
I JAMES KENYON of Derby Street Mills, Bury in the County of Lancaster
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF COTTON AND WOOLLEN DRYING FELTS USED BY PAPER
MAKERS," to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is so to improve the Cotton or Woollen Drying
Felts used by Paper makers that the steam which is given off from the paper
during the drying process and in passing over the drying cylinders obtains a more
ready escape than heretofore and consists in perforating the drying felt over its
surface with a series of holes the edges of which are by preference protected by
metal eyelets or may be bound round with yarn of any suitable fibre or may be
left unprotected.
These holes or perforations which I form by punching but which may be other-
wise produced constitute ventilating orifices or channels for the more ready escape
of the steam or vapour.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: Drying Felts Used by Paper Makers.
I JAMES KENYON, of Derby Street Mills, Bury, in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
The object of this invention is so to improve the cotton or Woollen Drying
Felts used by Paper makers that the steam which is given off from the paper
during the drying process and in passing over the drying cylinders obtains a more
ready escape than. heretofore and consists in perforating the drying felt over its
surface with a series of holes the edges of which are by preference protected by
metal eyelets or may be bound round with yarn of any suitable fibre or may be 1
léft unprotected.
These holes or perforations which I form by punching, but which may be
otherwise produced, constitute ventilating orifices or channels for the more ready
escape of the steam or vapour.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven- 1
tion and in what manner the same is to performed I declare that what
I claim is
Perforating the surface of Cotton and Woollen Drying Felts used by Paper
Makers substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 95th J
Improvements in Attaching the Fabric of Sun-blinds and the like to the Frames and Apparatus therefor.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Attaching the Fabric of Sun-blinds and the
like to the Frames and Apparatus therefor.
I, CONRAD WILD, residing at Hersbruck in the Kingdom of Bavaria, German
Empire, 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:-
This invention has for its object the securing of the fabric of sun blinds and the
like to the blind frames, in such a manner as to avoid damaging the fabric by
inserting nails or pins therein.
In the accompanying drawings
:-
Figure 1 shews a view of a blind frame, with the mechanism in position.
Figure 2 shews a section through the frame, and displays the mechanism in side
aspect.
Figure 3 is a front view of Figure 2.
Figure 4 shews a portion of the blind frame with the mechanism viewed from
above on an enlarged scale.
The mechanism devised for the carrying out of the invention consists essentially
of a clip b fixed at the point d having its inner surfaces finely serrated or grooved,
and compressed by means of a spring a secured to the base plate c. The base-
plate c is affixed to the upper side of the sun-blind frame.
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
In sunblinds and the like, the combination of parts essentially as above described
and shewn in the accompanying drawings for the purpose of securing the blind to
the frame without piercing or injuring the fabric.
DOLL
1007
WM P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and
323, High Holborn, London,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HEINRICH MEINECKE jr, of Breslau, in the Kingdom of Prussia, German
Empire, 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 relates to improvements in water meters which I proceed to
describe with reference to the accompanying drawings whereof
Fig. 1 is a horizontal section through a water meter embodying my improvements.
Fig. 2 is a vertical section through the adjustable ring & showing the ring n.
Fig. 3 shows the registering dial of the counting mechanism.
Fig. 4 is a section through the back pressure valve r taken at p-q in figure 2.
As shown in Figs. 2 and 4 there is arranged at the water inlet h in the straining
chamber & a back pressure valve r for the purpose of taking up impulses which
would or might act prejudicially upon the meter when being opened or closed.
The said valve may be applied at the outlet g.
In the water cylinder k is an adjustable ring & so arranged, as to be guided in k,
and which upon being turned from its original position (see a) projects over the
orifice of the outlet branch g and thus partly throttles or closes the same (see b).
A hole o is formed in the adjustable ring s and serves to provide an exact
adjustment, since the throttling or partial closing of the outlet g, in conjunction
with the hole o, increases the sensitiveness of the wheelf to a degree that has not
been attainable in water meters hitherto in use.
The ring n is arranged within the wheel chamber i in such a manner, that by
the arrangement of the water containing space m of the wheel of in combination
with the shape or formation of the wheel fand its vanes f1 (which latter dip into
the space m between the rings n and 8) the water is forced to follow the prescribed
course, and the wheel of is set in motion with ease even by the smallest quantity
of water.
Furthermore the ring n serves to prevent the main pivot being laterally jammed
A looked

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention I declare that what I claim in water meters is
1. The application of a back pressure valve in the straining chamber d or
inlet h or at the discharge outlet g, for the purpose of receiving the impulses which
occur upon opening or closing the supply to the meter.
2. The arrangement of adjustable rings with hole o in the water cylinder k for
the purpose of effecting an exact adjustment by throttling the outlet g.
3. The arrangement of the ring n within the wheel chamber i for the purpose of
increasing the sensitiveness of the wheel for its vanes f¹.
4. The improved water meter substantially as described and shewn.