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An Improved Match Box and Using same for Advertising.
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Match Box and Using same for Advertising.
MATTHEW BOYD, 2 Grand Promenade, Brixton Road, London, S.W. in the
County of Surrey, Grocer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN MATCH BOXES & USING THE SAME FOR ADVERTISING, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
To substitute for the bottom of the present Match Box (as used for Patent Safety
Matches), a lid fastened to the walls of the box in the centre, at the sides, this lid
to be of pliable material, lifting easily at either end. To provide present top of box
with same kind of lid, and of same construction, and to use the space on outside
and inside of these lids, and on the walls of the box, or cover of the box, and any
other part or parts of this particular box, as a medium for advertising.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
1st A match box affording greater facility for the extracting of matches therefrom,
and for the preventing of matches falling out of the same, than is to be found in
any match box now in use, combined with the sole right of advertising on any part
or parts of this particular match box when manufactured in any material which
may be considered as being most suitable to the public requirements.
MATTHEW BOYD.
REGISTERING WATER AND OTHER FLUIDS BY METER
Year: 1885

page_text: HENRY THOMAS of 31 Gower Street Longton in the County of Stafford Water
Works Inspector do hereby declare the nature of my invention for REGISTERING
WATER AND OTHER FLUIDS BY METER to be as follows:-
The presure of water passing into Cylinder and revolving piston then passing
through a porthole and causing the water to deliver its self through the outlet on
the same side as inlet a screw on the mainshaft causing two other shafts to revolve
by screws and wheels by which the Register is worked is of Brass Material, no
corosion will not allow the Water or other fluids to pass through without Indicateing
the quantity the piston or fan being ground into Cylinder is not liable to get out
of repair each Part may be taken out with out Interfering with the working of the
meter and is very simple in its Construction.

page_text: HENRY THOMAS of 31 Gower Street Longton Staffordshire Water Works
inspector do hereby declare the nature of my invention for MEASUREING WATER OR
OTHER FLUIDS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The invention consists of a meter which is shewn on the drawings attached
hereto and numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The apparatus consists of a cylinder marked A¹ A¹
on drawing N° 3 into which the water is admitted at points a In the cylinder is
fixed a rotating fan fixed vertically a section plan of which is found on drawing No 1
as each section of the fan presents itself to the inlet the pressure of the water forces
the fan round and the charged sections are emptied when they arrive at a port hole
marked through which it passes to the delivery or oulet pipe c
The cone
bearing is of gun metal and the male cone of polished glass which are capable of
being replaced with the greatest ease The revolutions of the fan are transmitted
by the shaft to the registering box as indicated on the drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declair that what
I claim is
1st Simplicity of action.
2nd Compactness of arrangement.
3rd Non liability to get out of repair.
4th Easy access to all the working parts.
AN ADJUSTABLE BACK OF CHAIR FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC, OR OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN BELL Photographic Artist of No 49 Catherine Street Frome, in, the
County of Somerset, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for; AN
ADJUSTABLE BACK OF CHAIR FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC, OR OTHER PURPOSES to be
as follows:
The before mentioned Chair is made with a double joint in the framework of the
Back, nearly close to the upper part of the seat, which will allow the Back of the
Chair to be moved backwards or forwards at the will of the operator, and this
movement is made by means of a screw, passing thro' a pivotted boss attached to
the lower, and forked end of an iron bar: the upper part of this bar is attached
to the Back of the Chair, and the screw, worked by a winch handle, and passing.
through a nut secured to the framework of the seat, allows the adjusting of the
Chair Back with the utmost accuracy and facility.
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page_text: COMILELE DI DUIFICATION.
I JOHN BELL Photographic Artist, of No 49, Catherine Street, Frome, in the
County of Somerset do hereby declare the nature of my invention for. ADJUSTABLE
BACK TO CHAIR FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC, OR OTHER USES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The Chair is made with a double joint in the framework of the Back, nearly
close to the upper part of the seat, which allows the Back of the Chair to be
moved backwards or forwards, at will of operator. This movement is made by
means of a screw passing through a pivotted boss of brass (marked C on the
accompanying Drawing) attached to the lower and forked endi of an iron bar or
lever. The upper part of this bar is fixed to the top, and middle rail, of the Chair
Back, and the screw, worked by a winch handle, and passing through a pivotted
nut of brass (marked D) secured to the back rail of the framework of the seat;
and working between the two creeks of a small casting B..B, allows the adjusting
of the Chair Back with accuracy and facility, and at any desired angle secures
rigidity.
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 For the means of adjusting a chair back by the application of an iron bar or
lever, which is set in motion by a screw passing through a pivotted boss, and a
pivotted nut of brass, which pivotts allow the adjustment of the line of the screw
as it varies with the motion of the lever, the screw being turned by a small winch
handle.
2nd. For the application of a joint to the framework of the chair back to allow
for its adjustment at the will of the operator.

page_text: One Cheek, forming the forked
of Lermarked A, and out Check
of the small lasting marre B.B
in Buck liw are omitted in Section
to shone the pistted Boss Cut
the pievated Nil D referred to in
the Surification
A Compound Mixture for Cleaning and Dyeing Old Felt Hats
Year: 1885

page_text: A Compound Mixture for Cleaning and Dyeing Old Felt Hats.
ALFRED SAVAGE Shoe Polish Manufacture 23 Pollock Rd New Kent Rd
London S.E do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Compound Mixture when deluled in water and applied to Old Felt Hats
Cleans and Dyes them equal to new, the ingradinces used are anerline dye, borax
and gum arabic.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
A Compound Mixture for Cleaning and Dyeing Old Felt Hats.
ALFRED SAVAGE Shoe Polish Manufacturer 23 Pollock Road New Kent Road
London do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A COMPOund Mixture
FOR CLEANING AND DYEING OLD FELT HATS and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The ingrediances used in my invention are, aniline black, gum arabic, and
ground borax. The proportions are two forths of ground borax one forth of
aniline black and one forth of gum arabic, when.mixed together can be supplied in
a powder or when mixed with a little hot water it can be supplied in a paste or
moulded in any desired shape, by adding more water it can be supplied in a liquid
Directions for use; one ounce of the compound mixture (powder or liquid) put into
one gallon of hot water and stir it for a few seconds, then with a hard brush wash
the old Hat all over, keep brushing the Hat round to the right for a few seconds
and let dry it will then have the appearance of a new Hat, for large or small
quantities in equal proportions as above described.
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
A combination of dye, gum and borax for cleaning and dyeing old Felt Hats
and helmets.
Dated this fourth day of August 1888.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN WINDLASSES, WORKED EITHER BY STEAM, OR HAND POWER, AND ANCHOR CAPSTANS
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM CLARKE, of the Victoria Works Gateshead-on-Tyne, in the County
of Durham, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN WINDLASSES, WORKED EITHER BY STEAM, OR HAND POWER, AND ANCHOR
CAPSTANS" 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 object to construct or adapt a chain cable holder to
receive, in the same groove, both chain and steel-wire cables, so that after a steel-
wire cable has been wholly gathered in, the same cable holder shall take the length
of chain cable next the anchor; or, in other words, the cable holder is made able to
take (indifferently) a cable made either partly or entirely of chain, or one made
either partly or entirely of wire rope.
For this purpose the groove of an ordinary or chain cable holder, which at
present takes the lower side of the vertical link as it passes over the cable-holder,
is, according to my invention, forined or provided with snugs, alternately at each
side; or, in the centre between the flanges of an ordinary or chain cable holder
there is provided a waved or snug wheel, to take wire rope cable, the arrangement
being such that as a rope cable passes over the holder it shall take a zig-zag
direction, so as to be firmly held, and prevented from slipping, when bringing up an
anchor.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood, I append a sheet
of illustrative drawings to which I will now refer, premising that the same letters
of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures where they occur.
Figs 1 to 10 shew a chain cable holder, the arrangement illustrated in Figs 1
and 1 being provided with snugs, and that shewn in Figs 1 1e with a waved
central portion. Fig 2 is a development of the central portion or boss with snugs,
and Fig 3 a development of the waved central portion or boss.
A. A. are the grooves in the cable holders, B. B (Figs 1, 1ª and 2) snugs for wire
rope cables, and C (Figs 1 and 3) is the waved groove for wire rope cable.

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
1 claim is
The combination of a waved or snug wheel with an ordinary or chain cable-
holder substantially in the manner described and shewn by the accompanying
drawings.
NET SAILS FOR WRITING OR LETTERING UPON FOR ADVERTISEMENT
Year: 1885

page_text: I DAVID WOODWARD COURTNEY PIGGOTT of 59 Bishopsgate St Without London
in the County of Middlesex Tentmaker, do hereby declare the nature of my inven-
tion for NET SAILS FOR WRITING OR LETTERING UPON FOR ADVERTISEMENT and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The nature of this invention for which I claim a patent is the introduction of
sails such as are used by any kind of sailing vessel but formed of net, cord, wire,
gauze, or any other transparent material; to be used in conjunction with masts or
Hagstaves on houses or on any kind of building or in any place, to display the
name, calling or advertisement of any person or persons wishing so to do. The
lettering being displayed in front of or behind or in any way attached to the sail.
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 introduction of Net Sails as above described as a means of advertising, and
the sole right of manufacture and use of same..
DAVID WOODWARD COURTNEY PIGGOTT,
HOT AIR STOVES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JOHN KAY Lound Side Chapeltown Sheffield Yorkshire (Iron Moulder)
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for HOT AIR STOVES to be as
follows:-
1st Constructing the combustion chamber a in the form of a cone or diminishing
chamber.
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2nd The heating chamber b for cold air increasing in capacity, allows room for
expansion of 'air when heated.
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The above invention is applicable to stoves generally, i,e independently of the
kind of fuel used.

page_text: JOHN KAY, Lound Side, Chapeltown near Sheffield, Iron Moulder I do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for HOT AIR STOVE FOR HEATING ROOMS OR
SIMILAR PURPOSES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
First I construct the combustion chamber A in the form of a cone, or a
diminishing chamber. But I do not confine myself absolutely to the conical
form of chamber, but to a diminishing chamber. Second, the heating chamber B
for cold air, increasing in capacity allows room for expansion of air when heated.
The above invention is applicable to stoves generally i,e, independent of the
kind of fuel used.
The object of the above invention, is to use to the best advantage the heat
produced, by the combustion of the fuel used.
By constructing the combustion chamber A in the form of a diminishing
chamber, much more of the heat is available for practical purposes, the heat and
gases produced by combustion, as they ascend chamber A heat the same, con-
stituting thereby, the plate dividing chambers A and B a hot surface for chamber B,
by which it is surrounded.
The beating chamber B for cold air, surrounding the diminishing chamber A
increacing in capacity, allows room for expansion of air when heated.
The cold air enters the chamber B at point C, and as it becomes heated, and
rarefied, it ascends and passes out at D, into the room which is required to be
heated, the gases escape through pipe E, which is connected with the chimney.
The parts of my invention which are above described, are represented in figures 1
and 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 represents my invention applied to registered stoves "burning coal, s
or coke.
Figure 2 represents my invention applied to stoves burning gas.
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 diminishing, combustion chamber.
2. A heating chamber, for admission of cold air, increasing in capacity; which
surrounds the combustion chamber.
3. The combination of parts forming a hot air stove, substantially as described
and represented in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 17th day of Man 1986
AN IMPROVEMENT IN CABLE GRAPNELS
Year: 1885

page_text: I HENRY CHRISTOPHER MANCE of 143 Manor Road Brockley in the county of
Kent Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVEMENT IN CABLE GRAPNELS to be as follows:―
I attach to an ordinary cable grapnel certain bars which act as fenders keeping
the prongs clear of rocks but in no way preventing the cable being hooked when
the latter is clear of the ground.
The grapnel is balanced so that it travels over the ground with the prongs clear
of the bottom instead of searching in the mud-sufficient spread is given to the
fenders to cause the prongs to remain clear of rocks and there is sufficient clearance
between the end of the fenders and the points of the prongs to allow of a cable
being hooked the moment the fenders are clear of it.
AN IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR COUPLING & UNCOMPLING RAILWAY VEDIAL
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN GRAHAM, Nineteen St Giles Street, Edinburgh, Inventor & Bank
Messenger do hereby declare the nature of the invention for AN IMPROVED
APPARATUS FOR COUPLING & UNCOMPLING RAILWAY VEDIAL TO to be as followe
The invention consists of a hooked drawbar, a jointed link, two cranks, and a
chain.
The coupling is put together in the following manner, viz:-
The link may either be put through the eye of the drawbar or bolted as is
sometimes done at present.
The No 1 crank may be used either in the form of a closed oblong or a rod with
extended arms, passing in front of the waggons, to which the chain is attached and
is led as a bridle to each side of the link and fixed or allowed to slide between
swells on the link about two thirds above the joint. The second crank is of oblong
shape and is fixed immediately under the transverse front bar.
The coupling is worked thus, viz:―
To couple the waggons. When two waggons are brought together raise the
link by means of No 1 crank then by drawing the lever of Ñº 2 crank and
slackening No 1 the link is at once shot over the hook.
To uncouple the waggons. When the strain is off the coupling raise the link
above the hook by means of No 2 crank & by drawing No 1 the link will fall clear
of the hook.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
An arrangement of two cranks with bridle chain attached to jointed link as
before described and worked from outside the buffers.
Dated this the 12th day of Sentembo 100%
ADMISSION VALVE AND GEAR FOR MULTIPLE CYLINDER ENGINES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, PETER BROTHERHOOD of Belvedere Road, Lambeth in the county of Surrey,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "ADMISSION VALVE
AND GEAR FOR MULTIPLE CYLINDER ENGINES" 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 the construction and arrangement of the admission valve
and gear for working it, to be used in multiple cylinder engines, particularly those
of the kind known as the Brotherhood engines whether they are worked by steam
or by compressed air for torpedoes. I will describe my invention referring to the
accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a part vertical section of a three cylinder Brotherhood engine, Fig. 2 is
a vertical section on a plane at right angles to that of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a part
section on the line X X of Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 is a plan shewing part of the cam path
developed. On a short spindle A, let into the end of the engine shaft with a sliding
feather, I fix a barrel cam B in the path of which is engaged a rounded roller C
mounted on one end of a lever D which is pivotted at E. In the other end of the
lever D there is a hollow which engages a semicylindrical slide F pressed forwards
by a spring G. This slide is, by means of the cam B and lever D, caused to move
to and fro on the facing of the cylinder cover H, through which there is a passage
leading into the cylinder. When the slide is in the dotted position F', the working
fluid, which is supplied to the cavity K, passes into the cylinder propelling the
piston, until the cut off is effected by the return of the slide, whereupon the piston
is caused to continue its stroke by expansion of the fluid behind it. When the
piston uncovers the lateral ports L, a portion of the fluid escapes into the central
cavity of the engine, and as the piston makes its return stroke after covering the
ports L, the residue of the fluid escapes through the ports M in the joint of the
connecting rod. It is to be understood that I do not claim as part of my present
invention the use of ports such as L and M for exhaust, but having now particularly

page_text: 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
For admitting working fluid to the cylinder of a multiple cylinder engine, the
combination of the cam B, lever D and slide F arranged and operating substantially
as herein described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN CARTRIDGE CASES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, GEORGE KYNOCH, of Witton in the County of Stafford, Cartridge Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN CARTRIDGE
CASES" to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object to provide metallic cartridge cases with a
permanent lining of paper in order that the case may be made to contain the exact
quantity of powder required and also to protect the powder against any injurious
action of the metallic casing thereon.
For this purpose I introduce into the metal casing, before its front end has been
reduced in diameter by the necking process, a cylindrical lining of paper extending
to the point where the casing is subsequently reduced in diameter. The casing is
then subjected to the necking process, whereby the lining will be effectually
retained therein after firing, so as to be capable of being used over again.
.
"
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant. .

page_text: I, GEORGE KYNOCH of Witton in the County of Stafford, Cartridge 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:
My invention has for its object to provide metallic cartridge cases with a
permanent lining of paper in order that the case may be made to contain the exact
quantity of powder required and also to protect the powder against any injurious
action of the metallic casing thereon.
For this purpose I introduce into the metal casing before its front end has been
reduced in diameter by the necking process a cylindrical lining of paper extending
The casing is
to the point where the casing is subsequently reduced in diameter.
then subjected to the necking process, whereby the lining will be effectually
retained therein after firing so as to be capable of being used over again.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing shews the cylindrical paper lining A which
I employ according to my above described invention; Fig. 2 shews a section of a
'metal cartridge case B with the lining A inserted therein, the lining being of such
a length as to stop short of the point where the necking of the case is effected.
Fig. 3 is a section of the case and lining after the necking has been effected, shewing
how the lining is retained in position by the necking.
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 use, in combination with metal cartridge cases, of a cylindrical lining of
paper extending to the point where the case is to be "necked," such lining being
introduced before the front end of the cartridge is reduced in diameter or
"necked," so that by such "necking" the lining is effectually retained in position,
substantially as herein described.
Improvements in the Construction of Terraces and Flat Roofs.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Terraces and Flat Roofs.
:
I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of 67, Strand, in the County of Middlesex, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention a communication to
me from abroad by Jean Darnès, Builder, of Paris (care of Messieurs Matray,
Schmittbuhl & Cie., 31, Boulevard Henri IV) France, to be as follows:-.
This invention has for its object to avoid the inconveniences resulting from the
infiltration of water, the expansion of the beams by heat, and the setting of
the walls.
For this purpose the terrace or roof is constructed as follows:-
Each supporting or main beam is formed of two I irons placed side by side at a
certain distance from each other, and connected at the bottom by a plate rivetted
to the two bottom flanges. On the top flango of each I iron and in line with its
web or middle line is placed a narrow packing strip, and on these strips rest the
edges of the flags or plates which constitute the floor or roof covering.
In the interstice between the upper flanges of a pair of I irons and resting on
the edges of the same placed a channel iron forming a gutter, and such a channel
is also placed in a recess of the wall or parapet at each end of the terrace. The
contiguous edges of the flags leave a narrow clearance above the gutters, which
clearance may be wholly or partly filled up with a soft mortar or packing (for
instance a mixture of lime and cement) which when dried is less hard than
the flags.
The transverse joints between the flags may also be filled more or less with soft
mortar, and the flags may be made to overlap each other at the joints (with half
their thickness). In this case a groove is formed in the upper and in the lower
half of the lap joint, the upper one to prevent the infiltration of water, and the
lower one to form an inclined gutter leading from the centre line of the flag (right
and left) to the nearest channel iron.
The channel iron terminates right and left in a pair of gutters formed in the
top of the walls, and at a short distance from the edges of the outermost flags is a
low parapet serving to mask the flags and provided with apertures for allowing the
channel irons to be drawn out and cleaned.

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;
For roofs or terraces, the combination of pairs of parallel I irons a b connected
below by a plate c and carrying above the channel irons g.-with flags adapted to
overlap each other at their ends, the under laps being provided with grooves
slanted from the centre of the flag towards the sides substantially as described and
illustrated and for the purpose set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS EMPLOYED IN SHEEP DIPPING
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN MYATT residing at Berry Hill near Stone in the County of Staffordshire,
Farmer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPARATUS EMPLOYED IN SHEEP DIPPING," 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 an improved method of dipping sheep, whereby the
process can be more easily effected, the dip material saved, not so many hands
required to do the work necessary for the process and the sheep not being so roughly
handled as in the old way.
The description of the way of carrying out this my invention is as follows
The sheep are turned on to a swival shelf placed at the end of a shallow tub
(containing sheep dip) and then pulled into wash or rather slip into the wasb.
After being kept there the required time they walk out because at the other end
of the tub is a series of steps, which allow the sheep to have a hold with their feet,
the bottom step being movable so that it can be easily taken out to enable the
largest sheep to be dipped. The tub which is sloping at the ends and slightly
slanted at the sides is so constructed as to allow the bulk of the dip to be used up
again. After the sheep have left the dip tub, they walk into a pen, placed at same
heights from the ground as the top of the tub. This pen is fitted on a movable
round table, which table is covered with a number of these pens, and each pen is so
constructed as to hold one or more sheep as the case may be, or necessity require,
the table being surrounded by a sheet iron fence on something that will answer the
purpose of keeping the sheep on the table and this continued all around except where
the sheep get in, or out. There is a rim round the edge of the table so that the dip
is prevented from escaping only through the grid. The open spaces spoken of for
sheep to get in and out, can have a sliding door to them if it is thought necessary.
The said table moves on rollers, placed on a frame, which enables the table to be
moved round easily, and is of sufficient size so that when it is the turn of the sheep
to come out of their separate pens they are sufficiently drained of the sheep dip,
this material then returns through a grid in centre of table, and by the means of a
shoot back again to the dipping tub.
My object in seeking to improve the old and present means of dipping sheep has
been to cheapen the process and to do it more effectually.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
First. The herein described process, for dipping and washing sheep.
Second. The herein described construction of the tub for dipping and washing
the sheep in.
Third. The herein described construction of the revolving or travelling table.
Fourth. The combination of the table with the dip tub, whereby the sheep dip
runs back to the latter and is thereby saved.
Dated this 16th day of May 1885.
For the Petitioner,
G. E. FREEMAN & Co.,
9, Albion Street, Hanley, Staff,
IMPROVEMENTS IN STAYS AND CORSETS
Year: 1885

page_text: I MARIA LOUSIA BARLOW of 34 Ashchurch Grove Goldhawk Road, Shepherds
Bush in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN STAYS AND CORSETS, to be as follows:-
My Improvement relates to the framework or support of the Stays or Corset
which I make of pieces of metal, whale bone, cane wood, or other suitable material
connected together by a piece running transversely across them in such a position
as will enable the Stays or Corset to be worn with comfort.
I prefer to make such framework or support of metal, and entirely in one piece,
though I do not confine myself to this as any material sufficiently strong and
flexible may be employed and the frame may be made of separate strips or pieces
rivetted or fastened to the transverse piece above referred to, or it may be made
partly of one material and partly of another joined together as described.
MARIA LOUSIA BARLOW.

page_text: MARIA LOUSIA BARLOW 34 Ashchurch Grove Shepherds Bush no business 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:
Corsets with ribs, band and busk cut from one piece of steel. The letters A A A
in the drawing represent the band, B. B. B the ribs and C. C. C the busk; for the
combination of which in one piece, the claim for the Patent is made.
The novelty claimed for the Corset is, that the band, ribs and busk are
manufactured out of one piece of highly tempered steel, thereby doing away
with the numerous single pieces of steel and whalebone generally used, giving
perfect ease and comfort to the wearer, the flexibility of the steel affording greater
Bupport to the body, and allowing the Corset to always retain its original shape.
MARIA LOUSIA BARLOW.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN BILLIARD TABLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, FREDERICK ROBERT WRIGHT of N° 102 Westminster Bridge Road, in the
county of Surrey Billiard Table Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for 41
AN IMPROVEMENT IN BILLIARD TABLES" and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:—
In many cases a billiard table is boarded over so as to serve as a table for dining
or other purposes, and when it is used in this way it is necessary, for comfort, that
it should be considerably lower in its general level than when it is used as a billiard
table. Even when the table is used for billiards only, it is desirable to have means
of raising or lowering it to suit different players. My invention relates to a con-
struction for this purpose which I shall describe referring to the accompanying
drawings. Fig. 1 is a vertical section of one of the legs of the table and fig. 2 is
a sectional plan of the upper part. Fig. 3 is a general plan of the table to a reduced
scale shewing the connection of the gearing. In each leg A there is fixed a metal
lining B in which slides a plunger C projecting down from a casing D at the angle
of the table E. The lower part of the lining B forms a nut in which works a screw
spindle F that has fixed on its upper end a bevil wheel G. On the end of the
spindle F is screwed a nut H forming a stop which prevents the spindle from being
unscrewed too far. The boss of the bevil wheel G is made with a groove in which
engages a fork slide K inserted through the side of the casing D to prevent the
wheel G from shifting along the spindle on which it is fitted with a key. With
the four, bevil wheels G, one at each angle of the table, gear the bevil pinions L
which are connected in pairs by the spindles M and N as shewn in fig 3. There is
also at one of the angles of the table a bevil pinion on a short spindie terminating
in a square or polygonal end to receive a winch handle P. When it is desired to
raise or lower the table the handle P is turned in the one direction, or the other,
and thus all the screw spindles F are caused to rotate simultaneously. If, in the
first instance, by turning round one or other of the legs A so as to screw it up or
down, the table has been adjusted to correct level, then by the act of raising or
lowering it as described, that level is not affected, as all the screws F work equably
together...

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
In combination with the legs of a billiard table, screw spindles, one in each leg,
connected by gearing so as to rotate equably, for the purpose of raising or lowering
the table, substantially as herein described.
Trays or Baths for Developing or Fixing Photographic Plates.
Year: 1885

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Trays or Baths for Developing or Fixing Photographic Plates.
I ALEXANDER ANDERSON, Photographer, No. 60 Academy Street, Elgin, Scot-
land, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for TRAYS OR. BATHS
FOR DEVELOPING OR FIXING PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES to be as follows:-
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The invention consists of the usual Tray or Bath which is fitted underneath
with a bar, resting points or similar devices placed so as to allow a rocking or
oscillating movement.to be.communicated to it. At one end of the Tray or Bath
a lever is fixed, one end of which rests in the Tray or, Bath to receive the plate to
be developed or fixed. This lever being actuated either from the side or sides or
end of the Tray or Bath. The lever being for the purpose of raising the plate..
Dated this 14th day of September 1885.
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Trays or Baths for Developing or Fixing Photographic Plates.
I ALEXANDER ANDERSON, Photographer 62 Academy Street, Elgin, Scotland
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "TRAYS OR BATHS FOR
DEVELOPING OR FIXING PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES" and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
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The invention consists of the tray made of any suitable material, having the
sides and ends of the trays Fig. 1 & 2 a, a, preferably at right angles to the
bottom as shewn at E. E. in the drawings. At the end of each tray is fixed a
lever G. 6 which in the smaller sizes as in Fig. II, is actuated by pressing with the
thumb or fingers on G. or, in the larger ones Fig. I by means of two milled 1
nuts d. d. A check c, is placed on each to limit the motion. These levers are for
raising and lowering the plates. Across the bottom of the tray is placed a bar or
points F. F. so as to allow a rocking movement to be given to the trays so as to
bring the fluid in successive waves over the plate in the tray or bath.
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 trays having the sides and ends at right angles to the bottom, with a
bar or points on the bottom and a lever fixed at the end as herein substantially
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings or any mere modification 2
thereof.
for Wearing Apparel.
Year: 1885

page_text: for Wearing Apparel.
I GUSTAVE WILHELM MOHRSTADT of South Street Harborne near Birmingham
Mechanical Engineer and MARTIN LURGEN of Greenfield Road Harborne near
Birmingham Metal Worker both in the County of Stafford do hereby declare the
nature of ouer invention for IMPROVENTS IN SPOON BUSKS to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a Protector made of soft or hard metal for the purpose
of protecting the points of Spoon Busks or other like articles in Stays, Corsets and
other wearing apparel.
It consists of a Plate of Metal pressed and shaped so as to clip over the point of
the Busks on the part which is known as the Spoon in such a maner as to prevent
the point of the Spoon or like points from wearing or Working through the cloath
or fabric.
GUSTAVE WILHELM MOHRSTADT.
MARTIN LÜRGEN.

page_text: тот wearing Apparel.
GUSTAVE WILHELM MOHRSTADT Mechanical Engineer Greenfield Street Harborne
in the county of Stafford and MARTIN LURGEN Greenfield Street Harbourne in the
county of Stafford Tinplate Worker do hereby declare the nature of our inven-
tion for AN IMPROVED PROTECTOR APPLICABLE TO STAY BUSKS AND TO STEELS
FOR WEARING APPAREL 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 a protector made of hard, or soft metal; for the
purpose of protecting the points of steel busks.
We provide a plate of metal, pressed and shaped into a suitable form to clip over
the point of the busk at that part which is technically termed the spoon and in
such a manner as to prevent the point of the steel from wearing, or working
through the cloth or other fabrick.
We will now proceed to describe with reference to the accompanying drawings
the manner in which our invention is constructed and used.
Figure 1 represents a pair of stay busks A A¹ shows the protector when fixed
on the busk.
Figure 2 shows the blank before it is pressed or shaped ready for use.
Figure 3 represents the point protector ready to fix on the steel busks.
The protector can be used for a variety of purposes where steel points require
protecting from wearing or working through cloth or other fabrick.
The protector may be made of any suitable and convenient size to suit the busks
or steels used for wearing apparel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
1st A protector for spoon busks, to be applied on the part of the busk known as
the spoon as illustrated and described.
2nd A protector for steels used in wearing apparel made in the manner illustrated
and described.
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AN IMPROVED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BORE RODS
Year: 1885

page_text: ROBERT WILSON Engineer, Railway Forge Bishop Auckland I do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BORE
RODS 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 an improved method of manufacturing Bore Rods for
boring long holes in coal, stone or other substances, & as required by Government
in Collieries & Mines or for other purposes.
These Rods are at present being made by being moulded & cast of steel, they are
made in two feet lengths with male & female screwed ends for connecting together,
They are formed as a round bar with continuous web running around it like a
"Millers Screw," for working out the cuttings made by the drill. The web being
cast solid with & in its required shape on the bar, I propose to make them of
wrought steel, or other suitable material, the mode of manufacture being the Forge
or roll a round bar, say one inch diameter, having two wings projecting out opposite
each other, & being in one solid piece with the bar, & each about "wide &
18" thick or any other size that might be suitable, The bars are then heated and
twisted The wings or projections forming the web or worm around the bar.
The advantages of this method being
1st Great reduction in cost over the old method.
2nd They can be altered or staightened by heating.
3rd Greater durability.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the manufacture of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The Forging or rolling the Rods with projections & twisting the same to form
worm or web as herein before described, in place of the old method of casting.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF RAILWAY SIGNAL LAMPS
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I PERCY RICKARD, of 104, Lister Lane, Halifax, in the County of York, Civil
and Mechanical Engineer do bereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF RAILWAY SIGNAL LAMPS and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
Railway signal lamps have hitherto been constructed of a tin-plate or copper
case having bull's eye or plain glasses fixed in the sides; and having doors either
on the side or top, the bottom of the case being sometimes of cast iron.
Whero oil is consumed an inner lantern is sometimes provided and made to fit
into the outer case which is then fixed permanently to the signal. or the lamp is
made as a whole when it is removable from the signal at pleasure.
Where gas is consumed only the outer case is required which is then permanently
fixed to the signal.
In consequence of the constant necessity for lighting, cleaning and extinguishing
signal lamps, they are exposed to much wear and tear and require frequent
renewal at considerable expense.
In order therefore to reduce the cost of the lamps and greatly increase their
durability I propose to extend the employment of cast-iron either plain as from the
mould or afterwards annealed or rendered malleable, and if necessary galvanized,
in the manufacture of the outer casing, by making the whole of the case of that
metal or such parts as may seem desirable.
The lamps might be made of various shapes to suit the requirements of the
users and the different classes of signals and might be either circular, square or
otherwise; having doors as required and made either to be permanently fixed to
the signals or removed at will,
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 cast iron either plain or annealed or rendered malleable in
the manufacture of the sides and top of Railway signal lamps.
AN IMPROVED PACKING FOR STUFFING BOXES
Year: 1885

page_text: I ASPLAN BELDAM of 77 Gracechurch Street in the City of London, in the
County of Middlesex, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the said Inven- .
tion for AN IMPROVED PACKING FOR STUFFING BOXES to be as follows -
My Invention has for its object certain improvements in packing suitable for
stuffing boxes and other working joints of moving parts of engines, or machines
in which fluids under pressure are employed or in connection with which pressures
are externally exerted.
of any
The Improved packing according to this Invention consists of a core:
suitable material. Such suitable materials may be asbestos, or other woven fabric,
or yarn, rubber, cork, metal wire, or it may be formed of pleated metal and soft
material as set forth in the Specification of Letters Patent granted to me bearing
date 29th May 1876. Around such a core, I weave, or braid alternately metal wire
of any suitable material, such as asbestos, or canvas and the pleated material as
above mentioned in my Patent No 2254 A.D. 1876, or like material. This alternate
weaving, or braiding may be carried to any desired number until the desired size
is obtained, the size being decided by the object and purposes to which the packing
may be required. The packing may either commence, and finish by either layer of
the alternate braiding, or weaving.

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:
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First. A packing consisting of a core such as described and alternate layers of
metal wire and asbestos braided or twisted round such core substantially as set
forth.
Second. A packing consisting of asbestos cloth and pleated metal, such as.
described, such materials being rolled up in alternate layers substantially as set
forth.
Improvements in the Construction of sinks and Traps.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of sinks and Traps.
We, WILLIAM MIDDLETON BROWN, of Beeston Royds, Leeds, Sanitary Works
Manager, and HENRY CLAYTON, of Beeston Royds, Leeds, Colliery Proprietor,
both in the county of York, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINKS AND TRAPS," to be as
follows:-
The object of our invention is to construct a sink and trap in one.
We construct our sink and trap or syphon of fire-clay, terra-cotta or other
material of a similar character moulded, put together, and burnt in one piece, the
outer form of the syphon or trap is box like, the internal shape is in the form of a
syphon, but shallow, so that the tap which may be placed exactly over it will
when turned on completely cleanse and flush the syphon or trap.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Sinks and Traps.
We WILLIAM MIDDLETON BROWN of Beeston Royds, Leeds, Sanitary Works
Manager, and HENRY CLAYTON of Beeston Royds, Leeds, Colliery Proprietor, both
in the county of York, 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 construct a sink and trap in one.
We construct our sink and trap or syphon of fire clay, terra cotta, or other
material of a similar character, and is moulded, put together and burnt in one
piece, the outer form of the syphon or trap is box like, the internal shape is in the
form of a syphon, but shallow, so that the tap, which may be placed exactly over 1
it, will when turned on, completely cleanse and flush the syphon or trap.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is a sectional elevation of our improved sink and trap.
Fig. 2, is a plan of Fig. 1.
A is the sink, and B the outer form of trap or syphon, the whole of which is 1
made of fire clay, terra cotta, or other material of a similar character, and is
moulded, put together and burnt in one piece, the outer form B, of the syphon or
trap is box like, the internal shape is in the form of a syphon C, and trapped by
means of a web or projection D, the syphon is shallow, so that the tap which may
be placed exactly over it, will when turned on, completely cleanse and flush out 2
the syphon or trap..
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
1. Earthenware, fire clay, terra cotta, or stone ware sinks, or wash troughs, 2
constructed with syphons or traps, which are put together and burnt in one piece
with or without cleansing holes, as and for the purposes shewn and described.
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