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Year: 1889

page_text: I, WALTER HERBERT COOK, of 297 Victoria Park Road, London, E. 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 has for its object the employment of Paper stock and the like in the
construction of the frames of Rackets, "Crosses" or Bats used in the game of La
Crosse, and other articles used in recreational sports and pastimes such for instance as
Cricket bats, stumps and bales, golf clubs, croquet mallets and handles, Shinty or
hockey clubs, billiard and bagatelle cues and rests and for fishing rods and rests
whereby I am enabled to ensure lightness and elasticity combined with the maximum
of strength and freedom from casting, twisting or warping and like distorsion.
In accordance with my Invention I take Paper stock comprising any of the
materials or substances of which paper is or may be made, and reduce the same
to pulp. Said pulp may be either pressed into moulds whilst in a fluid state, or,
as in the case of the frames of "Crosses," rackets and the like, the paper pulp
may be rolled out into boards, and the frames above mentioned formed therefrom by
stamping, cutting, pressing and the like, or, as a further modification of the foregoing
methods of forming the frames of rackets, crosses and the like, I may cut the paper
boards into strips and bend same into the desired shapes.
In order to vary the weight of the articles formed in the manner above described
according to my Invention, I may, according to the requirements of the special article
to be formed, employ in the pulp, fibrous materials of different weights. For instance,
I may use pulp for the bandles of bats rackets and the like or ends of Golf clubs
formed of a heavier material than that employed in the other parts, or vice versa
,

page_text: or, I may incorporate with the pulp such suitable substances or materials as will
impart the desired weight to the handles or other parts of rackets, "Crosses,"
bats and the like, and at the same time assist in the cohesion of the whole.
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 employment of pulped Paper stock comprising any of the materials of which
paper is or may be made for the formation of Rackets, Crosses, Cricket bats Golf
Clubs or like articles used in recreational games sports and pastimes substantially as
herein described.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of China and Earthenware Saucers.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Apr., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 20th June, 1889-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of China and Earthenware
Saucers.
I JOHN RHODES Commercial Traveller 37 Blurton Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The moulds are so made that they cause ridges, radiating from the centre of the
saucers. The ridges narrow gradually from the bottom until they come to a sharp
edge, and on these the cups rest, and by being elevated out of the liquid which may
have been spilled in the saucers, effectually prevent the said liquid dripping from the
cup when lifted to drink.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of China and Earthenware
Saucers.
I, JOHN RHODES, Traveller, 37 Blurton Road, Fenton, Stoke on Trent 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 has for its object, the prevention of the dropping of the liquid from
the bottoms of cups or glasses, which have been standing in the liquid in the
Saucer, and which is so apt to drop in the act of lifting to drink; and consists of
raised ridges in the bottom of the saucer on the edges of which the cup or glass rests,
and is thus held up out of the liquid.
I will now proceed to describe my invention and the mode of operating same. In
making the mould incisions are made radiating from the centro, which when the
saucer is made from them cause the raised ridges as shewn in drawing No. 1.
These are wide at the base and taper to a sharp edge, and on these edges the
cup rests as in drawing No. 2, so that the liquid drains into the saucer, and the cup
or glass stands out of it.
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 application of the ridges constructed and operated as herein described, and
illustrated by the accompanying drawings; to prevent the dropping of the liquid
from the bottoms of cups, or glasses when lifted from the saucers.
Dated this 15th day of June 1889.
JOHN RHODES.
Improvements in Self-lubricating Compositions for the Manufacture of Bearings, Cog-teeth, and other Articles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 25th Jan., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Self-lubricating Compositions for the Manufacture
of Bearings, Cog-teeth, and other Articles.
PHILIP HENRY HOLMES of Gardiner in the county of Kennebec and State of
Maine Machinist 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 :-
My invention relates to a self-lubricating composition of matter for journal-
bearings and similar bearing surfaces.
The object is to provide such a substance as can be produced at a reasonable rate,
consisting of few ingredients, and above all, a material which shall be self-
lubricating.
With this end in view my invention consists in certain ingredients, combined as
herein set forth.
In carrying out my invention, I take fiber, preferably wood or vegetable fiber, and
add to it a lubricant, preferably plumbago. The fiber and lubricant are thoroughly
mixed in water, with a small quantity of sulphuric acid, just sufficient to make it a
little acid to the taste. In some articles for instance, cogs-sufficient sizing is
added to barden and strengthen the composition; but for journal boxes I prefer to
omit the sizing. The proportions of the ingredients will vary somewhat in different
articles; but for journal boxes I find that four pounds of plumbago to one pound of
fiber give good results. The composition in its plastic condition is placed in a mold
having openings therein for the escape of the water hold in the composition, and is
subjected to powerful pressure which expels the water and shapes the mass. After
the article has been subjected to the required pressure it is removed from the press
and dried. The plumbago in the composition furnishes the lubricant, while the fiber,
which is thoroughly incorporated with the plumbago, gives the mass strength and
holds it in shape. Out of this material I propose to make cogs for mortise-gear,
instead of making them out of wood. It can also be formed into steps for water-
wheels, journal boxes for wagons, and for all similar bearing surfaces where there is
frictional contact.
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 :-
1st. The herein described composition of matter, consisting of plumbago, combined
with wood fiber, in substantially the proportion specified, to form one homogeneous
mass, substantially as set forth."
2nd. The herein-described composition of matter consisting of plumbago, wood
fiber, and sulphuric acid, substantially as set forth.
3rd. The herein described composition of matter, consisting of plumbago, combined
PHILIP HENRY HOLMES.
By Herbert & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Fastening the Heads of Hammers, Coal Picks, Pick Axes, and Adzes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 16th May, 1889-Accepted, 17th Aug., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastening the Heads of Hammers, Coal Picks,
Pick Axes, and Adzes.
I JOSEPH STAFFORD of 8 Queen Street Coventry in the County of Warwick Boot
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The handle is fitted up level with the eye of the hammer. Then a plate of sheet
steel, or any other metalic substance, hard, with one or more holes according to size,
pierced in. The plate being made large enough to well cover the eye of the hammer
or pick it is then screwed on.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastening the Heads of Hammers, Coal-picks,
Pick-axes, and Adzes.
I JOSEPH STAFFORD of 8 Queen Street in the City of Coventry County of Warwick
Boot Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for FASTENING THE
HEADS OF HAMMERS, COAL PICKS PICK AXES, AND ADZES and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The wooden handle is fitted up level with the eye of the hammer, coal-pick, pick-
axe, and adze. A plate of steel or any other hard metalic substance with one or more
holes pierced in such plate being large enough to well cover the eye of hammer
coal pick, pick axe, and adze, is then screwed over the eye with a common screw.
The danger and annoyance arising from the want of a more secure system of
fastening the wooden handles in the heads of hammers, coal-picks, pick axes, and
adzes have existed from time immemorial. And to obviate such danger and annoyance
I have invented the system shewn in the drawings accompanying this specification.
Fig. 1. Full view of hammer head with plate fixed.
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.
1st. That the affixing of a plate over the eye of a hammer, coal-pick, pick-axe
and adze by means and the use of a screw, such screw to penetrate the wooden handle
of said hammer, coal-pick, pick axe or adze is a novel invention of my own.
2nd. That it is not an infringement of any existing patent.
Din 14th day of M 1889
JOSEPH STAFFORD.
Improvements in Metallic Joints for Flanged Pipes, Metal Covers, and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 7th Feb. 1890-Accented 8th Mar
1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Joints for Flanged Pipes, Metal Covers,
and the like.
ROBERT BAIRD 134 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Oil Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
At the edges of soft metal strips or rings, I form small projecting rims on both sides,
preferably of a V shape, in which the sharp edges of the V projections are facing
outward, so that when being subjected to pressure between the parts to be jointed,
they will be pressed into and fill any unevenness that would prevent the joints from
being made tight.
The strips or rings may be inside of the bolt holes entirely, or holes may be made
in the thin web between the rims, so that one rim would be inside and the other out-
side of the bolts.
Dated this 29th day of October 1889.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Joints for Flanged Pipes, Metal Covers,
and the like.
ROBERT BAIRD 134 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Oil Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
At the edges of soft metal strips or rings I form small projecting rims on both
sides, preferably of a V shape, in which the sharp edges of the V projections are facing
outward, so that when being subjected to pressure between the parts to be jointed,
they will be pressed into and fill any unevenness that would prevent the joints from
being made tight.
The strips or rings may be inside of the bolt holes entirely, or holes may be made
in the thin web between the rims, so that one rim would be inside and the other out-
side of the bolts.
On each side of metal rings or strips I form V shaped projections, as shown at A. B.
Figs. 1 & 2 on the accompanying drawings, the edges of which when subjected to
pressure, are soft enough to give way and close into any unevenness on the faces to be
jointed, also retain between them, putty, cement or any suitable substance that may
be used to give additional security in resisting pressure.
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 projections on metal rings or strips substantially as described and illustrated.
Date th
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1000
R. BAIRD.
An Improved Device for Placing Driving Belts upon their Pulleys.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1889-Accepted, 21st Sept., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Placing Driving Belts upon their Pulleys.
I, WILHELM HORN, Manufacturer of Gnadenfrei 7 Schl. in the Kingdom of Prussia
and German Empire do hereby declare the nature of iny said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The device shewn on the accompanying drawing for placing by means of a helical
spring, driving belts upon their pulleys is designed owing to its simplicity and safety
in working to constitute an efficient means (in all cases and whether the driving belts
are loose, tight or semi-tight) of putting a belt upon its pulley and this without
incurring any danger in performing the operation.
The shaft or handle a of the device which is made of wood is hollow at its upper
part forming a tubular cavity in which is located a helical spring the extremities of
which abut against the iron plates c and d placed within the cavity. To the lower
end of this spring b is fixed one end of a band e of flexible material such as leather or
the like, which band passes centrally through the spring and is connected at the top
to an iron head f which is firmly and constantly pressed down upon the iron plate g
owing to the action of the before mentioned helical spring b.
In the head is screwed the belt guiding arm or bolt h which is covered over its
entire length with felt, india-rubber, leather or other similar material. To prevent
this arm h turning upon its axis the latter engages in a slot formed in the ferrule i
placed over the staff a the said slot also serving as a support for such arm.
When this device is required for use the belt is raised by means of the arm b and
is thereby led over the pulley so that the arm is now placed between the pulley and
the belt. The pulley which is in motion seizes the arm and in causing it to revolve
with it so compels the belt to run over the pulley. During this revolving motion the
attendant simply holds the staff a quietly in his hand. The arm / first compresses by
means of the band e the helical spring 6 and so that immediately the said arm becomes
free again that is to say after the belt starts travelling the said spring immediately
brings back the arm to its original position.
my said
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A device for placing driving belts upon their pulleys consisting of a hollow staff a
in which a helical spring b holds by means of a flexible band e the guiding arm h in
position ready for use and allows it to run around the periphery of the pulley in order
to place the belt thereupon and then brings back the said arm to its original position
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 20th day of August 1889
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office, 55, Market Street, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Method of and Appliances for Preventing the Slipping of Ladders, Step-ladders, Chairs, and other Articles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Apr., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 7th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 1st Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of and Appliances for Preventing the
Slipping of Ladders, Step-ladders, Chairs, and other Articles.
We JOSEPH TAYLOR and BENJAMIN TAYLOR both of Bowers Mills, Staniland near
Halifax in the county of York, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this
Invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to prevent ladders, step ladders, chairs or other suitable
appliances from slipping at the foot.
We fix or attach to the feet or bottoms of such ladders, step-ladders or other suitable
appliances, feet or coverings of indiarubber; such indiarubber may be inade either to
be fixed permanently or to slip on to such ladders, or other suitable appliances, like
a sock or bush, or they may be cemented, screwed, nailed, or fixed in any suitable
manner; ladders with this improvement applied cannot possibly slip; and can be used
with safety at extreme angles.
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1
1 1000
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of and Appliances for Preventing the
Slipping of Ladders, Step-ladders, Chairs, and other Artioles.
We JOSEPH TAYLOR, and BENJAMIN TAYLOR both of Bowers Mills Staniland near
Halifax in the county of York, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of our invention is to prevent ladders, step-ladders, chairs or other
suitable appliances from slipping at the foot, or top, or both.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shows elevation partly in section of ladder with our improvements
attached.
Fig. 2 shows perspective view of step-ladder, with our improvements applied.
Figs. 34 and 4* are details of our invention in section.
We fix or attach to the feet, bottoms, top, or ends of such ladders A step-ladders B,
or other suitable appliances, feet, or coverings C of indiarubber, such indiarubber
may be made either to be fixed permanently, or to slip on to such ladders, or
other suitable appliances, like a sock or bush, or they may be cemented, screwed,
nailed, or fixed in any suitable manner.
Ladders with this improvement applied cannot possibly slip, and can be used with
safety at extreme angles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is ;-
The use and employment of indiarubber upon foot ladders, step-ladders, or other like
appliances to prevent slipping, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this Second day of January 1890.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicants.
A Covering or Protector for the Feet.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 13th June. 1890-Accented. 16th Aug. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Covering or Protector for the Feet.
GEORGE STOTT 12 Pym Street Bury Road Rochdale Boot & Shoe Maker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my Invention is to prevent the toe, heel or any part of the foot from
becoming sore or inflamed from long standing or walking and also to provide by means
of perforation a system of ventilation for the foot and if the protector is worn outside
the stocking or sock to prevent the same from excessive wear.
The invention consists of a covering or case which may be made of leather untanned
hide, skin or chamios leather felted or woven cloth india rubber gutta percha or other
suitable material. It is cut to a suitable form and may either be stitched cemented
or compressed to the required shape and is held in position by laces strings or other
appliances.
The protector by means of saturation with oil wax or other matter will remove or
alleviate pressure on the foot and render the foot impervious to damp.
FT
121
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Covering or Protector for the Feet.
GEORGE STOTT 12 Pym Street Bury Road Rochdale Shoemaker 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 of a case or covering for the foot or any part thereof, made
of leather gutta percha, canvas woven cloth elastic or other suitable materials which
may either be made in one piece or in several pieces cut to the shape of the foot and
jointed or pieced together by cementing stitching or otherwise joined together and
held in the required position by means of elastic, string springs or other suitable
appliances joined to the case on each side and passed over the required portion of the
foot.
The protector should be worn inside the boot and either under or over the stocking,
in the latter case preventing the wear of the stocking by removing the stocking from
actual contact with the boot shoe or clog, and also preventing blistered or sore feet by
the same means.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
1. Prevention of friction on the foot.
2. Saving of stockings.
3. Prevention of blistered and sore feet.
Dated this First day of August 1890.
GEORGE STOTT.
Improvements in Sykes' Hydrometer.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Sept., 1890-Accepted, 4th Oct., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sykes' Hydrometer.
1, ROBERT MAIN DOUGLAS, 2 Gorst Road, Wandsworth Common, London, S.W.
Inspector of Inland Revenue, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
My invention consists of a new method of constructing Sykes' Hydrometer whereby
the scope of the instrument is extended.
My plan is to lessen the weight of the body of the hydrometer, without altering
its bulk, or the amount of its displacement when immersed in liquid, and providing
a movable poise or weight equivalent to the weight taken from the body of the
hydrometer.
Dated this Sixth day of December 1889.
R. M. DOUGLAS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sykes' Hydrometer.
I, ROBERT MAIN DOUGLAS, 2 Gorst Road, Wandsworth Common, London, S.W.
Inspector of Inland Revenue, 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 of a new method of constructing Sykes' Hydrometer whereby
the scope of the instrument is extended.
My plan is to take an ordinary Sykes' Hydrometer and float it in spirit of a specific
gravity indicating "0" on the graduated stem, I then remove a quantity of metal
from the interior of the hydrometer-by preference from the interior of the bulb of
its lower stem-sufficient to make it float ten divisions lighter in the same spirit. An
additional movable poise, of similar pattern to Sykes' ordinary poises and marked "0"
is provided.
The additional poise, when attached to the lower stem in the usual manner, is of
sufficient weight to make the hydrometer indicate "0" on the graduated stem when
the hydrometer is floating in the same spirit.
When the hydrometer is used for testing spirit of a. specific gravity indicating
from "10" to "100" the poise marked 0 is used in addition to the proper
ordinary poise, or by preference the weight of each of the ordinary poises is increased
so as to compensate for the lessened weight of the hydrometer and when thus increased
each poise is used alone.
The hydrometer as thus improved has 10 poises in lieu of 9, and its scale is
extended to 550 sub-divisions on the stem in lieu of 500. I have described my
invention as applied to an extension of fifty sub-divisions, but I would have it under-
stood that it may be equally well applied to a greater extension, provided an additional
poise he provided for each stem-length extended.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
That by the method as substantially hereinbefore described the scale and scope of
Sykes' Hydrometer is extended.
Dated this Second day of September 1890.
Improvements in Packing for Man-holes, Cylinder Covers, Flange Joints, and other similar Surfaces.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1389-Accented, 29th June, 1889
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Packing for Man-holes, Cylinder Covers, Flange
Joints, and other similar Surfaces.
I, JOHN EDWIN KEIRBY of Swinton near Manchester, Engine Packing Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved manufacture of packing capable of resisting
steam or water more perfectly than heretofore and which can be made in continuous
lengths or in rings, washers or other desired forms.
In performing my invention 1 take a central core of lead wire and surround the
same with strands of asbestos yarn or which may be substituted by linen or cotton
yarn by preference saturated with boiled or raw linseed oil and white or red lead. I
then plait or lap round the above a fine covering of linen cotton or asbestos yarn or
other suitable material as in the ordinary manufacture of rope packing. Upon the
outside of the rope thus formed I lap or plait as close as possible a fine covering of
lead wire so as to completely envelope the rope with a sheathing of lead and which
metal may thus constitute the outer covering of the packing or may be again
surrounded by a braiding or fine covering of linen cotton or asbestos yarns.
The material as thus made in continuous lengths may be passed through a mixture
of raw linseed or boiled oil mixed with white or red lead or other suitable mixture
and is ready for use or may be then coiled or otherwise formed into rings, washers
or other desired shapes as the case of other rope packings.
I thus manufacture a flexible jointing fabric which owing to the soft metallic
covering or sheathing as aforesaid, which is the essential feature of my invention
possesses greater resisting properties and durability than packing as hitherto
manufactured
This improved metallic covering of coiled lead wire is applicable to other descrip-
tions of rope packing.
•
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what i
claim is :-
1st. The improvement in packing substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore
described.
2nd. In the manufacture of rope or other packing the employment of a coil or
sheathing of lead wire substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
3rd. The combination of the inner rope of yarn with an outer or intermediate
covering of lead wire lapped or plaited upon the same substantially as and for the
purpose herein before described.
JM... 1980
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office, 55, Market Street, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Portmanteau or Travelling Bag.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 24th July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 24th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 23rd Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Portmanteau or Travelling Bag.
I, ANTONY GRUNDEL, of 11 Wharton Street, Lloyd's Square, King's Cross Road,
London, N.W., Bag Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows
My improved portmanteau consists of a bag composed of leather or other suitable
material so constructed that when empty the sides approach each other and the bag is
flattened so as to occupy little space, whilst when full the bag has the same holding
capacity as an ordinary square Gladstone or other bag or portmanteau.
In order to meet the above mentioned requirements the ends and bottom of the bag
are made of a material sufficiently flexible to collapse or fold like bellows when the bag
is empty, but capable of expanding as the bag is filled. The mouth of the bag is fitted
with the ordinary jointed frame and internal and external pockets as well as the usual
fittings provided according to the size and quality of the article.
Dated this 24th day of July 1889.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Portmanteau or Travelling Bag.
ANTHONY GRUNDEL 35, Noble Street, E.C., late of 11, Wharton Street, Lloyd's
Square, Travelling Bag Makur, 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.―
"A travelling bag with a framo and handle, Fig. 1, it has a large soft gusset, so that
the bag can be rolled up when not in use, Fig 3, or expanded to different sizes as
required, Fig 2, by two straps (a), passing round the bag, through two loops (b) on
each side, and two on top. In front, there is a pocket c with a gusset and flap, fastened
by two buckles and straps d; on the hack, a space is left for a rug. Inside, there are
two pockets with flaps, one going half-way down, and the other going right down. It
is made in Leather, Waterproof, etc."
66
"Having now particularly described and ascertained the naturo of my said "inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:"
1. "That it is a collapsible bag with a frame and lock.
2. "That it is very light."
3. "Its compactness in holding a quantity of things."
4. "The entire make of the bag to be a novelty."
"Dated this 24th day of April 1890.”
A. GRUNDEL.
Improvements in or relating to Centre Bits or other like Tools. for Boring or Drilling Wood and other Material.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 17th Dec., 1889-Accepted. 8th Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Centre Bits or other like Tools. for
Boring or Drilling Wood and other Material.
I, ROBERT JAMES ANDERSON of Liver Chambers, Tithebarn Street Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of the invention is to provide a tool for drilling or boring wood and
other like material which can be adjusted, within certain limits, to bore or drill holes
of any required diameter.
In carrying out my invention, I employ an arm of suitable length pivotted to the
hit or tool. The extremity of said arm has a cutting edge or edges in proximity to
the end or centre bit of the tool. The end of the tool on one or both sides of the
centre may he spread out to form wings having a flat surface, which forms a support
for the pivotted arm aforesaid when the tool is in operation, and provides space for a
slot for a tightening screw.
To adjust the tool to make a hole of the required size, the arm is rotated on its
pivot, until the proper position is attained, and it is then locked or fixed by a screw
or its equivalent.
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WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Centre Bits or other like Tools for
Boring or Drilling Wood and other Material.
1. ROBERT JAMES ANDERSON care of Turner, Routledge & Co. Liver Chambers
Liverpool in the County of Lancaster, Accountant and 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 :-
I cut out a flat piece of steel A. about 3 inches long and in thickness the lower
end of which I forge and file into shape to form a cutting edge together with a
small blade at the side for describing the diameter of the hole to be cut, as in
Fig. I. which I call a radial knife or cutter and attach it to the back of an ordinary
Centre Bit as in Fig. II. by two screws or pins[B. and C. radiating from screw Band
held in position by screw C. through slot D. together with an adjusting screw E
through standing part of Bit F. for regulating the expansion of same and for pre-
venting the cutter A. from self-expansion during the act of boring; the head of
screw E. coming against the side of radial cutter A.
An Improvement in Knickerbocker Breeches or Trousers.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Knickerbocker Breeches or Trousers.
We, RICHARD HENRY PRESTON, and WILLIAM JAMES PICKETT, trading in
co-partnership under the style or firm of "Preston & Pickett " as tailors at
41 South Molton Street, London, W. 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 :—
The lower end of each leg of knickerbocker breeches or trousers is made to present
a fulness just above the part which is buttoned at the knee, which part is necessarily
narrower in order to fit the limb of the wearer. Usually this narrower part is made
as a band or piece cut separate from the leg and the lower edge of the leg is gathered
in and stitched to this band.
Now, according to the present invention, the lower parts of the legs are so cut and
shaped that the band or narrower part is in one piece with the material of the leg
itself, and the necessary gathering in is effected by merely stitching together the
edges of certain cut parts as will be understood by reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. 1 represents the lower part of one of the pieces that forms the leg and Fig. 2
represents the corresponding part of the other piece, these two pieces being stitched
together along A to A and F to F in the usual way. We cut out from the one
piece the material between B B' and CC, and from the other the material between D D¹
and E E. Then, by drawing in B¹ and D₁and stitching them respectively to B and D
and completing the stitching of C to C and E' to E, the leg is inade to present the
desired fulness above the two parts G G of the fastening band, these parts being
respectively in one piece with the material of the leg above."

page_text: The stitching of C to C and E to E¹ may if desired, be covered by an internal
tape or band.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
Forming the fastening band of knickerbocker breeches or trousers in one piece
with the material of the leg and providing the fulness above the band by shaping,
cutting and stitching material as herein described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated this fith day of March 1880
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Forms or Sections of Beams for Shipbuilding and Analogous Purposes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1889-Accepted, 13th July, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Forms or Sections of Beams for Shipbuilding and
Analogous Purposes.
We, JOHN HENRY BELL, Iron and Rivet Manufacturer of Monkwearmouth Iron
Works Sunderland and WILLIAM ROCKLIFFE, Engineer of 35 South Street, Durham
both in the county of Durham 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 improved forms or sections of Beams for shipbuilding and
analogous purposes.
Hitherto it has been the practice more especially in shipbuilding to use a beam of
the section shown in Fig. 1 hereto annexed for the purpose of carrying or supporting
ships' hatches and the like and it is evident that this section entails a considerable
amount of labour in holing and straightening the web a and angle bars a¹ a¹
preparatory to rivetting the latter to the web. In order to economise material and
labour we have therefore adopted the principle of rolling a beam of iron or steel or
other equivalent material of the section shown in Fig. 2 whereby inter alia the holing
and rivetting aforesaid are abolished and the straightening diminished and at the
same time we obtain a section area for area stronger than that hitherto used by reason
of our improved section being rolled out of the solid bloom as compared with the
built sections hitherto employed to effect a similar result.
Figs. 3 and 4 show modified forms of the improved section shown in Fig. 2 any
of these sections being specially adapted for use in iron or steel structures and as
above indicated.
Figs. 5 and 6 are further modifications of our improved forms or sections of
rolled beams for constructive purposes adapted more especially to avoid the
necessity of special stiffening pieces as hitherto used these rolled beams possessing
the advantages explained in respect to Figs. 2, 3 and 4 as well as the advantage of
being in themselves equivalent by reason of their improved form or section to the
built stiffened beams as hitherto constructed.
Fig. 7 is an improved form or section of rolled beam more especially designed to
carry decking or flooring plates this arrangement being especially suitable for
shipbuilding purposes.
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 :-
(1) The improved forms or sections of rolled beams substantially as and for the
purposes herein described and illustrated in Figs. 2 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
A. CRAWHALL CHAPMAN,
2, St. Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle on Tyne, Patent Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Horse Shoes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 30th Nov., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Horse Shoes.
I, ROBERT MCBRIDE of John Street, Rothesay, in the County of Bute, Farrier,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This Invention which has for its object improvements in horse shoes relates to
removable toe pieces for such shoes whereby in frosty weather the ordinary flat toe
piece can be with facility removed and a sharpened or wedge shaped toe piece
substituted for it.
Under the Invention as seen in side elevation at figure 1 and in plan of the under
side of the shoe at figure 2 of the annexed drawings, the toe piece a is made separate
from the body of the shoe and it has formed upon its central upper part a stud or
projection c which enters a hole or cavity made at the toe of the shoe to receive it.
At its ends the flat or sharpened toe piece a has two lugs d extending rearwards and
following or practically following the contour of the body b of the shoe, these lugs
having holes in them through which screws or studs e are tapped into the shoe body,
the heads of the screws or studs being preferably countersunk. By this arrangement
on removing the screws or studs a sharpened or wedge shaped too piece can be
substituted for the ordinary flat toe piece.
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 removable toe piece for horse shoes constructed substantially as described with
reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this Twants aighth day of Databar 1880
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in Manhole Covers and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1889
Cmplete Specification Left, 31st July, 1890-Accepted, 6th Sept., 1890
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Manhole Covers and the like.
I, HENRY MCCOLLEY of 44 Lamont Road, Chelsea, S. W. Ironfounder and Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I construct a frame with an inside groove or channel to contain oil, glycerino,
tallow or other suitable substance and on the underside of lid or cover to same I form
a corresponding projection to dip into oil or other substance in said groove to form an
air tight joint. bevil off the inner edge of the top of the frame and the corresponding
edge to underside of cover, these two surfaces I cast in chills thereby ensuring a
true and uniform contact, which forms a second air tight joint or trap to any gases
or smells it may be desired to keep back. I also construct one or more bevilled
locking pieces to lid or cover, with bevilled studs on frame to correspond, which when
operated by a key ensures the chilled bevilled edges being drawn into close contact.
The covers or lids are intended to be constructed with hinged joints, or to lift off as
may be desired.
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HENRY MCCOLLEY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Manhole Covers and the like.
1, HENRY MCCOLLEY of 44 Lamont Road Chelsea S. W. Ironfounder and 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 is an improvement in manhole covers and the like, constructed with a bevelled
edged inside groove or channel A, to contain oil, tallow or other suitable substance
and a corresponding bevelled edge lip or projection B, to fit into same to form an air-
tight joint. The bevelled edges C, I cast in chills thereby ensuring a perfectly true
and uniform contact which forms an additional air tight joint or trap. I also construct
one or more bevelled locking catches D, to the lid or cover with bevelled studs E, on
frame to correspond, which when duly operated on by a key ensures the perfect con-
tact of the bevelled edges above described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. The perfection of an air tight joint doubly guaranteed by means of the splayed
surfaces being cast in chills and thus being perfectly true and equal.
2. The additional safeguard of locking on to the bevelled studs and thus ensuring
perfect contact.
Dated this hi fint of In. 1900
A Lace Dress Shoe for Ladies.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 12th Oct.. 1889-Accepted, 7th Dec., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Lace Dress Shoe for Ladies.
I VICTORIA GREENLEES MACMILLAN Spinster, 196, Cassland Road, South Hackney,
London, N.E., Shoe Trimmings Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The novelty of this invention consists in the entire upper of the shoe being
composed of silk or cotton lace, on an underlining of satin or sateen. The front part
of the vamp either to be composed entirely of lace, or a portion of the satin or sateen
underlining being left exposed; the said portion thus exposed being ornamented either
with bead or silk embroidery. Also, the silk or cotton lace, and the underlining of
satin or sateen to be sewn together by a single row of Button-hole stitching, in silk
or cotton, around the upper edge of shoe.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Lace Dress Shoe for Ladies.
VICTORIA GREENLEES MACMILLAN, Spinster, 196, Cassland Road, South Hackney,
London, N.E., Shoe Trimmings Manufacturer, I 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 novelty in this shoe consists in the entire upper being composed of lace (silk
or cotton) the lace upper 1 being laid on an underlining of satin or sateen.
The front part of the vamp either to be composed entirely of lace, or a portion of the
satin or sateen underlining to be left exposed-as shown at 3 in the drawing-the
said portion thus exposed to be embroidered either in beads or silk. Also, the silk or
cotton lace and the underlining of satin or sateen to be sewn together by a row of
Button-hole stitching, in silk or cotton, around the upper edge 2. This edge may
either plain, or scalloped as shown in drawing.
be
A strip of strong binding is inserted just under the scallop at the edge, and between
the satin or sateen underlining and the inner lining of the shoe.
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-
1st. The novelty of an entire shoe upper of Lace.
2nd. The novelty of the edge (plain or scalloped) being Button-holes stitched as a
finish in place of the usual binding.
1880
An Invisible Respirator for Filtering and Warming the Respired Air.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd May, 1889-Accepted, 15th June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Invisible Respirator for Filtering and Warming the Respired Air.
THOMAS GEORGE READ Dental Surgeon 31 Cavendish Square London W. 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 respirator consists of a curved plate to fit the gums of the upper and lower
Jaws. At the junction of the lips there is a small perforated chamber containing spun
glass. The spun glass can be removed and renewed. The air passing through the
chamber is filtered and warmed.
The whole structure when in position is covered by the lips.
I send one sheet of drawings.
Fig. I is the respirator as seen in the mouth when the lips are completely raised.
Fig. II is the respirator viewed from the surface that goes against the teeth and
gums.
Fig. III is the same as Fig. I except that the face of the perforated chamber con-
taining spun glass has been removed to show the spun glass.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is:
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A respirator fitting the gums to go inside the lips, with a perforated 'chamber
containing spun glass to filter and warm the respired air.
Dated this 27th day of May 1889.
ARODAR DEAD
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