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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 22nd July, 1887.
I, JOSEPH STEELE of 109 Taylor Street, San Francisco, California, United States
of America, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in celluloid attachment for tumblers and
other glass vessels, and consists in the employment of an elastic ring forming the
corner to prevent the chipping or breaking of the glass. It will be readily understood
by reference to the accompanying drawing and the letters referring thereto.
Fig. 1. is an elevation.
Fig. 2. a section of figure 1, cut vertically through the center.
Fig. 3 an elevation with the protecting strips removed.
Fig. 4. a section of Fig. 3 with strips or bands added, cut vertically through the
center; and
Fig. 5. an under perspective view of one of the protecting bands or strips, being
the upper one employed in the construction shown in Figures 1 and 2.
A represents the glass shown in figures 1 and 2. B, the glass shown in figures 3
and 4. C the upper protecting band or strip shown in Figures 1, 2, and 5. Ď repre-
sents the upper protecting band or strip shown in figure 4.
E represents the lower protecting bands or strips which are the same in all the
figures.
The following is the construction of the same. I have the glasses A and B blown
with the grooves or gains to receive the bands C, D, and E, which I generally form
of celluloid.
I unite the surfaces with resin-mastic, diamond-cement, or other good cement when
cements are required to make a complete union of the glass and celluloid.

page_text: The rims of tumblers and other glass vessels are chipped off by being often set
down upon hard tables or slabs of marble, thus rendering the unfit for use.
This is entirely avoided by my improvement, thus saving the glass from chipping
and often from breakage when striking against a hard substance, as the celluloid
receives the concussion of the blow and protects the glass, besides presenting a novel
and ornamental appearance.
I do not confine myself to the exact form of construction described, or the celluloid
bands, for other material may be employed, without changing the principle of the
invention.
But 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 and desire to secure by letters patent is,
In Tumblers and other glass vessels,
First: The celluloid bands, C, D and E, in combination with the tumblers A and B,
having suitable gains or channels, to receive the same for the purpose of protecting
the corners from chipping, or breaking off, constructed and operated substantially as
and for the purposes set forth.
Second The tumblers or glasses described, having any suitable elastic bands and
corner-strips to protect them from chipping, and breaking, constructed and
operated substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 22nd day of Santambor 1886.
Improvements in the Method of Working Movable Advertisements on Omnibuses, Tramcars, Railway Carriages, and other similar Conveyances and also at Available Stationary Positions.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in the Method of Working Movable Advertisements
on Omnibuses, Tramcars, Railway Carriages, and other similar
Conveyances, and also at Available Stationary Positions.
I GEORGES EUSTACE SKLIROS of 291 Regent Street London W. Gentleman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in the mode of moving advertisements on polysided cylinders
or columns, disks, etc. (either plain or illuminated for night use) or other suitable
advertisement mediums of display being affixed in or upon any Vehicle or stationary
position such as office, Shop, Hotel, Public houso etc. in such manner and by such
attachements that the unavoidable action of ringing the Call-bell or other signals,
applying the break, opening of a door or window shall automatically cause a partial
rotation or change of position of the advertising medium and the display of a fresh
advertisement and at the same time attract the attention of passengers, passers by,
customers and others, by the irregular and intermittant change thereby created.
ת.
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page_text: Improvements in the Method of Working Movable Advertisements
on Omnibuses, Tram-cars, Railway Carriages, and other similar
Conveyances, and also at Available Stationary Positions.
I, GEORGES EUSTACE SKLIROS, Gentleman. of 291 Regent Street 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
Improvements in the mode of moving advertisements on polysided cylinders or
columns, disks, lamps etc. either plain or illuminated for night use or other suitable
advertisement mediums of display, being affixed in or upon any vehicle or stationary
position such as Office, shop, Hotel, Public-house etc. in such manner & by such
attachments that the unavoidable action of ringing or pulling the call-bell or other
signals, applying the brake, opening of a door or window shall automatically cause a
partial rotation or change of position of the advertising medium & the display of a
fresh advertisement & at the same time attract the attention of passengers, passers by,
customers and others by the irregular & intermittant change thereby created.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The intermediate irregular rotation of advertisements either plain or illuminated for
night use rotating by the action of pulling the call-bell or applying the brakes of a
carriage, omnibus or other vehicle, the opening of a door or a window of a vehicle or
of any house, public or otherwise, by involuntary or unintentional automatic action.
Year: 1887

page_text: ---Dale of Application, 24th Mar., 1837
Complete Left, 23rd Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1888
EDMUND DUMMER 19 Poplar Grove West Kensington Park London W. Metal
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
my
The object of my invention is to secure greater heat from a fire place, and
invention consists in packing the fire-basket-(by the term "fire-basket" I mean that
portion of a fire place or stove, in which the fuel is placed)-with asbestos or other
fire resisting substance, at the back, the sides, or the bottom, or at all these parts; In
greater explanation of my meaning I will instance, the backmetal or firemetal of a
grate or stove, which has been so made that the fire slabs can be slipped into their
places from the front, and are then & there in position for use; my invention consists
of, first lining the back metal with asbestos or other fire resisting substance, and then
putting the fire slabs into their places, the fire basket would then be what I have
termed, packed with asbestos, &c. &c. &c., & in this instance packed as regards the
back, & sides. In cases where expedient I should carry the asbestos higher up the
back of the grate than the top of the fire-basket.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Domestic Fire Grates or
Stoves.
I, EDMUND DUMMER Wilton Lodge Bedford Place Sonthampton Metal Agent
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of my invention is to secure greater radiated heat from a fireplace, and
my invention consists Of packing the fire basket with asbestos or other fire resisting
material, at the back, the sides, or the bottom, or at all or any of these parts. In
greater explanation I will instance the backmetal, or firemetal, of a grate or stove
which has been so made that the fireslabs can be slipped into their places from the
front, my invention consists of so arranging the back metal, that a lining of asbestos,
or other fire resisting material, A, may first of all be placed therein, previous to putting
the fire slabs into their places, & materially as shewn in the accompanying drawings,
Figs. 1 & 2.
my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The improvements in the construction of Domestic fire grates, or stoves
substantially as herein shown & described.
2. The packing of a fire grate, or stove with fire resisting material substantially
as, & for the purpose herein described and shewn in the accompanying drawings
Figs. 1 & 2.
In witness whereof I the said Edmund Dummer have hereunto set my hand and
seal this Twenty third day of December, One thousand eight hundred and
eighty seven.
EDMUND DUMMER.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, FRANK SAVORY, of Brookhouse Mills, Painswick, in the County of Gloucester-
shire, 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, reference being had to the accompanying drawings,
and to the letters and figures marked thereon, that is to say:-
The object of my Invention is the construction of a novel hair pin which can be
readily inserted into the hair, and which, when inserted, will not drop out.
According to my Invention, the hair pin is made of a plain piece of wire which is
bent centrally of its length, and is formed with parallel waved sides, the ends being
pointed as usual. The accompanying drawing clearly represents my improved
hair pin.
I am aware that hair pins have been made, and are now constructed, of crimped
and spiral sides variously arranged, but my invention differs from all these inasmuch
as the two sides of my improved hair pin are bent in only two or three parallel waves,
thus offering less resistance when being inserted into the hair and a very efficient
obstacle to its becoming easily detached."
Having now described my Invention, and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, I declare that I claim :—
The improved hair pin having parallel waved sides, as herein described and as
shewn in the drawing.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 4th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th July, 1888
We, JOHN MILLER of No. 7 Rye Hill Newcastle on Tyne, Glassmaker, and THE
SOWERBYS ELLISON GLASS WORKS Limited Gateshead upon Tyne, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in polishing ent glass of every description
whereby the wheels and tools usually employed for this purpose are dispensed with
and the polishing effected more simply, rapidly, and economically, than hitherto.
We submit the article to be polished to the action of heat in a Furnace or Crucible
heated by Gas, or otherwise. The Glass is cut in the ordinary way by the Cutter on
the usual stones employed for the purpose; it is then submitted to heat in the manner
described which polishes the "smoothed" surface.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Polishing Cut Glass of every Description.
We, JOHN MILLER, of No. 7 Rye Hill, Newcastle on Tyne, Glassmaker, and THE
SOWERBYS ELLISON GLASS WORKS, Limited Gateshead upon Tyne do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to improvements in polishing cut glass of every description
whereby the wheels and Tools usually employed for this purpose are dispensed with
and the polishing effected more simply, rapidly, and economically than hitherto and
it consists in submitting the article to be polished to the action of heat in a Furnace
or Crucible heated by Gas, or otherwise; such for example as the furnaces used for
rounding the edges of domestic glass by the "whipped off" process.
The glass is cut in the ordinary way by the cutter on the usual stones employed for
such purpose, it is then passed into the furnace or crucible, in any convenient manner,
and submitted to the action of the heat until the "smoothed" surface of the cutting
presents the same polished appearance as if it had been worked by the ordinary
polishing wheels and tools.
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 :
The polishing of cut glass br the action of best on choue amenif-1
Dated this Fourth day of June 1888.
For the Applicants
W. E. GEDGE,
Agent.
Improvements in Airtight Packing for Doors and Windows, and in the Mode of Applying such Packing.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 25th Mar., 1887.
Improvements in Airtight Packing for Doors and Windows, and in
the Mode of Applying such Packing.
I, GEORGE BOYD THORNTON of 78 Princes Street, Edinburgh, in the County of
Midlothian, India Rubber Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to improvements in packing for doors and windows to
prevent or exclude drafts and also to the mode of applying or securing such packing
in position. Figure 1 of the appended drawings shews the application of the improved
packing to a doorway, figures 2 and 3 being transverse sections of slightly differing
shapes of the packing, and figure 4 a longitudinal elevation of a portion thereof drawn
to a larger scale.
In constructing the improved packing I mould or otherwise form a triangular or
V shaped hollow tube a of soft india rubber thin in substance so as to be easily
collapsible and I place the same around the sill or flat ledge b, that is to say, the part
of the framework of the doorway against which the door in closing strikes or abuts.
The tube a, gives or yields to the pressure of the door and forms when the door is
shut an airtight packing, different sizes of tubes being made to suit different breadths
of the ledge b, or the space requiring to be filled up.
The same arrangement is also applicable to casement or sash windows.
The tube has a heavy coating of strong cement or gum applied to its flat side a¹³, and
dried hard and in attaching the tube to the framework of the doorway or of the
window the gum or cement is brushed over with water or other liquid to soften it or
the gum or cement may be applied to the flat side a², of the tube or to the ledge b, in

page_text: the act of fastening the tube to the doorway or window frame by either of which modes
the use of tacks or nails which destroy the framework is avoided.
The tube may also be applied with rubber cement and for use with windows where
the tube may be submitted to the action of damp or moisture it is preferred to use
rubber cement.
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 improved airtight packing for doors and windows consisting of a tube of
triangular or approximate form fastened to the framework of the door or window with
gum or cement, substantially as described with reference to the drawings annexed.
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RAWINGS
Year: 1887

page_text: performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
DESCRIPTON OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a front edge view of an improved saddle bar for the left side of a
saddle.
Figure 2 shows a side view of the same bar in its proper position for retaining the
stirrup strap when in use.
Figure 3 shows the position the bar assumes when the rider is thrown or falls on tlro
right side of the saddle and the stirrup strap has slipped off the bar.
a
My invention relates to an improved construction of the saddle bar described in the*
specification of former Letters Patent granted to me dated 15th January 1885
No. 559. The leading principle in both bars being the same, both having
horizontal bar joined at a certain angle to a second bar which lies flat against
the saddle, and is secured in such a way as to allow it to turn when pulled over
thereby placing the horizontal bar at such an angle as to allow the stirrup leather to
slip off upwards. In the present improvement, the part described above as the second
part of the saddle bar is bored out to receive an axle pin running through it and upon
which it turns, thus securing the same result as in the case of the solid bar.
The drawings show a saddle bar A having a horizontal upper edge to carry the
stirrup strap and formed at the front end, at that part where an ordinary bar is
secured to the saddle, into a tube the direction of the length of which is at an angle of
sixty degrees, or thereabouts to the horizontal edge in the same plane, through the
tube an axle pin is passed, the ends of which are secured in or form part of two
plates B, B, each of which are secured to the saddle tree, from the upper plate a
guard C projects, having its lower edge parallel with, and at about one quarter of an
inch above the horizontal edge of the saddle bar, the lower end of the saddle bar
tube is cut away at the side next the saddle tree to a depth of about

page_text: one eight of an inch and to an angle of thirty degrees, or thereabouts
to the direction of the length of the axle pin, the upper surface of a boss
which projects from the lower plate B, and which receives the axle pin, being cut
to correspond. Such arrangement of parts prevents the saddle bar from swinging
outwards while the stirrup leather is in position except in the case of an upward pull,
which causes the bar to rise up the axle pin and turn upon it so as to release the
stirrup leather. The part of the bar which carries the stirrup leather is similar to that
usually employed, but without a spring and stop bit.
The saddle bar for the right side of the saddle is made of corresponding parts.
By employing saddle bars constructed as above described, the stirrup leather is 1
instantly released from the saddle if the rider falls from either side of it.
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 improved saddle bar substantially as described and illustrated in the Drawings
annexed.
other Articles for Domestic and other Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: other Articles for Domestic and other Purposes.
I, ROBERT NEWTON LANGTON of 9 King Edward Street, Newgate Street, in the
City of London, Enamelled Iron Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of all kinds of articles
used for domestic and other purposes, and which are known as enamelled iron ware.
These articles have hitherto been stamped out from sheet metal, or cast, and have
then been coated inside and out with enamel.
The enamel coating, especially on the outside, is very liable to crack and break off
in wear, and leaves the metal exposed, which becomes rusty and unpleasant for use, as
well as presenting an unsightly appearance.
Now the object of this invention is to retain the advantage of the enamel for the
interior of the articles, and provide the outside with a surface which will not crack
nor break off, and which will stand any amount of hard-wear without deteriorating in
appearance.
In carrying out my invention, I stamp the article from sheet metal, or I cast it, as
before. I then proceed to enamel the interior surface in the usual way. I may then
grind down the outer surface, or otherwise treat it, in order to obtain a smooth and
even surface, and I then cover the surface with a suitable metal by means of electro
deposition or trimming, and where necessary polish it.
By this means I obtain an article having an unbreakable external surface, with an
enamelled inner surface, and which has none of the disadvantages to be found in the
ordinary enamelled ware.

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 :-
1st. The manufacture of cups, saucers, and other articles for domestic and other
purposes as herein described.
2nd. In the manufacture of cups, saucers, and other articles for domestic and other
purposes from metal, the combination with an enamelled inner surface, of an outer
surface obtained by means of electro deposition, or tinning, as and for the purpose
set forth.
An Anti-incrustation Preparation for Steam Boilers.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 14th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 6th Dec., 1887
An Anti-incrustation Preparation for Steam Boilers.
I RICHARD MOGG BRYANT of Elton Villa Eastville Bristol Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to bo as follows :—
My invention relates to the manufacture of a new preparation for proventing the
formation of, and for removing, scale or incrustation in steam boilers.
I take of
Valonia
Aleppo Galls
African Clearing nut
Gum Arabic
3 parts by weight
2 parts by weight
1 part by weight
1 part by weight
and boil in water (which has previously been purified by a chemical process) and
then concentrate by evaporation until an extract is obtained. I then redissolve the
extract in water and skim off or otherwise remove impurities after which I add
of-
Dextrine
Glucose
-
-
2 parts
1 part

page_text: I, RICHARD MOOG BRYANT of Elton Villa, Eastville, Bristol, 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 relates to the manufacture of a new preparation for preventing 5
the formation of, and for removing, scale or incrustation in steam boilers.
R. M. BRYANT.
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane London,
Patent Agents.
Dated this 14th day of November 1887.
R. M. BRYANT.
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane London,
Patent Agents.
Improved Movable Stage or Bridge for Use in Loading Vehicles or Ships or for like Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 30th Aug., 1887.
VAMI DEIL DI BUITIVATION.
Improved Movable Stage or Bridge for Use in Loading Vehicles or
Ships or for like Purposes.
I, GRAZIOSO ENEA LANFRANCONI, of Pressburg, in the Empire of Austria-Hungary,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to movable stages or bridges for assistance in the loading of
vehicles, for instance of railway trucks, ships, barges and other objects for the reception
or transport of goods.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.
Figs. 1, 2 and 3 illustrate the principle Figs. 4, 5, 6 and 7 are diagramatic views
illustrating different modes of performing the invention according to the special
purpose of the respective loading stage.
The loading stage or bridge consists essentially of a horizontal stage A, part b c of
which is supported upon or by a framing B upon wheels C, these wheels may run
upon a horizontal or inclined track, the framing B being so shaped as to cause the
stage A to remain horizontal. The framing B is of such a height as to bring the
forwardly extending part a b of the stage A over the respective vehicle, truck, vessel
or place, into which the goods brought upon the staging are to be deposited.
To prevent the staging from being upset or tipped forward by the weight of the
goods upon a
a sufficiency of ballast of convenient material D is stored in the rear
of the staging as shown.
It will be understood that for heaving goods the staging may be strengthened
against bending or breaking by any known constructions such as shown in
Figs. 6 and 7, the whole may also be made from wood, iron, steel or other convenient
metal or of combinations of the same. It may be adapted to be coupled simply,
doubly or multiply according to requirement, without impairing its original and
novel manner of application and may be actuated by any suitable motor and guided

page_text: on wooden or other ways or on rails by means of chains, wires or ropes of any
convenient kind. It is adapted to be moved between the loading-and unloading
places.
Having now 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:
The combination of a staging A with a framing B adapted to be moved upon a
horizontal or inclined plane, and ballast D, substantially as and for the purpose
set forth.
Means for Adjusting the Knives of Horse-hoes and Grubbers.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1887
Complete Left, 15th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 1st June, 1888
Means for Adjusting the Knives of Horse-hoes and Grubbers.
I JOHN SEARBY Agricultural Engineer Iron & Brass Founder Rawmarsh Road
Rotherham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
1st. A right & left handed screw, with centre wheel & nuts, to fix the same
horizontally to frame, to adjust Knives or Grubbers to width required.
2nd. Two centre flanged wheels with V shanks, socket & gib, fixed vertically to
Knife shanks or Grubbers which, by adjustment of the gib, allow the Knives or
Grubbers to work the depth required.
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JOHN SEARBY.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Means for Adjusting the Knives of Horse Hoes and Grubbers.
JOHN SEARBY Agricultural Engineer Iron & Brass Founder Rawmarsh Road Rother-
ham I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE
KNIVES OF HORSE HOES AND GRUBBERS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
1st. A right and left banded screw A with centre Wheel D and nuts C to fix
same horizontally to Frame to adjust knives or Grubbers to width required.
2nd. Two centre flanged Wheels B with V Shanks H Sockets F and Gib G fixed
vertically to knife or grubber Shanks which by adjustment of the Gib allow the knives
or Grubbers to work the depth required.
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 a screw of the kind described greatly facilitates the adjustment of width,
and when moved requires no fixing to retain its position, thereby saving much
time and trouble to the operator.
2nd. That the depth regulator is a reliable one, where nothing of the kind was used
before, its object being to prevent horse hoe knives from cutting in too deep on soft
land, and maintaining uniformity of depth on all kinds of soil.
Year: 1887

page_text: "Date of Application, 7th May, 1887
Complete Left, 2nd Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 13th Apr., 1888
I WILLIAM WALKINGTON of Leeds, in the County of York, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To the ordinary Fire Box of a verticle Boiler, or steam generator, is attached a
crown plate, with which my Invention does away, in place of the crown plate, I
5 attach a dual conicle Tube to the Fire Box, the centre of which is large enough to
admit of a single conicle tube being attached to it, thereby exposeing a greator area
of surface to be heated, and also giveing more water space.

page_text: WILLIAM WALKINGTON Engineer and Machine Tool Maker Skinner Lane Leeds
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 ordinary fire-box of a Vertical Steam boiler has a crown plate attached to it; 5
with this plate my Invention does away. In place of the crown plate I attach a dual
conical or parallel tube to hang down near to the fire, the centre of which is made of
suitable size to attach the uptake tube to, which leads to the chimney.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, HEINRICH MÜLLER, of 1 Seilergasse, Dresden, Saxony, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer, 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 :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture an improved description of driving
belts for machinery my invention providing a cheap, strong and efficient substitute
for the more expensive bands now in use, such as those formed of leather, camels
hair, and other materials.
I manufacture my improved belts by means of an ordinary knitting machine, of any
suitable strength and dimensions, with alternate ribs on both sides, and preferably with
double threads, of any suitable fibrous material.
The ribbed form of band or belt improves the grip and driving powers of the belt,
as well as its strength.
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 manufacture and use of knitted ribbed driving belts, substantially as herein
before described.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Automatic Gas Governors:
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 11th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 25th Nov., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automatic Gas Governors:
I, ALFRED GOZZARD of Britannia Brass Works, Mary Street, Sheffield in the
County of York Brass Founder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows
:-
To an outside casing of any suitable form, I add a ring or tube made water tight to
the bottom or sides of the outside casing so that when water or other liquid be passed
into the space provided, it will prevent the same from reaching the inner side of the
said ring or Tube, over which I place an open top bell shaped Float, the inside of
which is made to fit loosely over the outside of the tube, and for the purpose of
keeping the said Float in an upright position, and for the following purposes, I place
a hollow Pillar in the centre of ring or tube fastened to the bottom of outside casing
having holes to serve as guides, through which is passed a rod, one end of which is
attached to the Float with suitable screws for regulating the rise of same, to the other
end I attach a valve of any ordinary or convenient shape, the said centre Pillars
having passages through it to allow the Gas to reach direct to the under side of Float,
so that when water or any other suitable Liquid be poured into the space between the
outside casing and the inner ring, it raises the Float and closes the Valve preventing
any Gas from passing to the outlet pipe. I then pour in at the top of the Float, the
proper quantity of liquid to balance or regulate the Valve to the exact quantity
of Gas required.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 188
Complete Specification Left. 24th Aug.. 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept.. 1888
HERBERT & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1887
Complete Left, 27th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th Mar., 1888
HENRY TURNER MUNNS 31 Stirling Road Edgbaston Birmingham Artist do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I take a piece of flat steel brass or other similar & suitable substance & bend it into
the form shewn in drawing thus forming a spring & holder in one piece which I fix
by two or more screws to counter or whatever other substance it may be desired to
attach it.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Umbrella and Walking Stick Holders.
I HENRY TURNER MUNNS of 31 Stirling Road Edgbaston Birmingham Artist
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 take a piece of flat, oval, or round, steel, brass, or other suitable material & bend
it into the form shown in Fig. 1 the opening "A. a." being sufficiently small to retain
any ordinary Stick or Umbrella handle when it is desired to place a Stick or Umbrella
therein the sides "A & a" spring open & allow it to pass in when it is securely held
by the springs reacting. In the same way when the stick or umbrella is removed
the springs give way & allow it to pass out.
The Holders are attached by screws or similar means to the fronts of Counters, ends
of Pews, or other places where they may be required.
When more than one holder is required close together any number may be
screwed on one after the other or I make them in a continuous piece as shewn of
Fig. 2.
I do not bind myself to the exact shape or shapes shewn on the Drawing as they
may be modified to suit other requirements.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1st. A Holder for Sticks or Umbrellas or similar articles made out of a strip of
metal or other material bent into the form shown or similar thereto the sides of which
form springs of sufficient elasticity to allow the Stick or other article to be readily
withdrawn or replaced.
2nd. A series of Holders for the same purposes & prepared in a similar manner but
made continuous as shewn.
COMBINED BRACE & WASHER CUTTER
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 30th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 11th Oct., 1887
I, ALFRED HOPTON of 126 Euston Road, London N.W. Coach Ironmonger do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for COMBINED BRACE & WASHER CUTTER
to be as follows:-
Fig. 1, represents the Brace only made in metal forged or cast.
Fig. 2, represents the Brace ready for use as a Washer Cutter, the bottom bar of
the Frame inarked A A is finished with a smooth surface & two ridges E E in the
lower part, one on each side. On this bottom bar two sides (Fig. 3) are fitted, but to
remove if required, &, in the socket of the Brace, a centre pin (Fig. 4) is inserted.
With the two slides which can be adjusted to various sizes of washers, are provided
cutters (D. Fig. 3) fastened by rivets or in taper Dovetails.
I claim as new a Brace which can be used for the ordinary work for which a Brace is
applicable, &, at the same time, can by having the parts adjustable on the frame of
the Brace, or attached to the frame, be used for cutting Washers or Circles of any
kind; also, I claim as new the adoption of a removable centre pin in the socket for
cutting washers, or for receiving a boring bit or other tool in a Brace, that is capable
of being used with knives for Washer Cutting or other purposes.

page_text: ALFRED HOPTON of 126 Euston Road London Coach Ironmonger do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for CUTTING WASHERS OF LEATHER OR OTHER SOFT
MATERIAL, OR, USING AS A BRACE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement
The drawings referred to are those accompanying my provisional specification.
The brace Figs. 1 & 2 is made of metal, of the ordinary shape, excepting the bottom
of the frame which is made with flat sides & two small edges E E one on each side
of the bottom edge, to receive & hold the slide B & Fig. 3 containing the cutters D.
The socket holds the pin Fig. 4 for cutting washers; this pin can be removed &
replaced by a centre bit for boring, or, a nut wrench for unscrewing bolts; the sliding
cutters having previously been withdrawn. A scale to indicate sizes can be used in
the bottom bar of frame.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is-
A Washer cutter with removable centre pin, or, slides, which can be used as a
Brace or a Washer cutter, or, for the various purposes for which either of these tools
are now respectively employed.
Improvements in Bedstead Furniture.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Oct., 1887
Specification Accepted, 8th Nov., 1887
Improvements in Bedstead Furniture.
We, WILLIAM RAY and JEREMIAH MILES both of the firm of Ray and Miles of 34
to 46 London Road, in the City of Liverpool, Upholsterers and Cabinet Makers, and
JOHN BENNETT BROUGH, of the same place, Designer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object the construction of bedsteads with a mirror or
mirrors framed into the bed furniture, whereby invalids and others lying on or
reclining on the bedstead, or sitting or propped up thereon can see themselves reflected
therein.
The mirror can be at the head or foot of the bed, or both, or can be opposite the
ends of the pillow at the side, and can, if desired, be curved, convex, or concave
instead of flat, so that a large focal area can be depicted, and thus persons of a nervous
temperament lying on one side can watch what is going on behind them at the other
side of the room. In some cases the mirror may be arranged on a screen hinged to
the bed head, in such manner that it can either swing back against the wall, and
be used as a toilet mirror, or be swung back against the bed, and form at once a
screen at the end of the pillow, and a mirror for the use of the person lying in bed,
substantially as described.
The drawings set forth a specimen of bedstead (hangings removed) showing the
mirror A just above the height of the pillow, so that a person propped up in bed can
make use of it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we are well aware that bedsteads
have been formed to fold up and appear like a wardrobe, and in such case may have
been provided with a mirror to be used for the toilet just as a mirror is frequently

page_text: placed for a similar purpose, in the front or door of a wardrobe, and we make no
claim for a mirror placed in the bedstead or bedstead furniture in such manner that
it cannot be used by a person reclining or propped up in the bed, but we declare that
what we claim is :-
The improvements in bedstead furniture, which consist in framing therein or
combining therewith, a mirror or mirrors in such manner that the occupant, while
lying or propped up in the bed, can use the same, substantially as described.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Patent Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1887

page_text: HENRY WALKER No. 25 Bedford Row Holborn, W.C. Plumber 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 :-
To consist of a Portable Range with close fire oven and hot Plate. Fig. 1 on
Drawings represents a general view of range. The letter J Damper, H Firedoor
I Ash pan Goven door. Fig. 2 represents top of range with Hot Plate removed
showing construction of flues from fire to damper. The letters C represent fixed
Baffles the letter K represents moveable Baffle attached to knob letter L.
The
By drawing out the same the heat to oven letter F can be regulated by allowing
the flue a free passage corresponding with the opposite side of fire box. The direction
of flues are indicated by small arrows. The letters B. B represent flues.
letter A fire Box. Fig. 3 represents Horizontal section on line R. R. fig. 4 showing
fire tiles having Vertical grooves letter P which form channels for hot air which is
admitted immediately below the fire and terminating immediately above coal line or
top of fire as shown letter N Fig. 4, Vertical Section Fig. 4 (on line Q Q Fig. 2)
shows the particular shape of fire which has a larger area at bottom than at top.
The letter D fire tile. The letters E E represent front fire bars which are hollow and
are perforated top and bottom for the admission of hot air (in the saine manner as
described in fig. 3). The letter M represents flue. By the particular shape of the
fire as described above the heat becomes concentrated at the top. The hot air being
admitted immediately above the coal line the most perfect combustion is obtained.
The flues being horizontal and covering the whole area of the range are sufficiently
heated to prevent the accumulation of soot consequently they are constructed much
smaller, having a less volume of air to be heated a violent draft is not required.

page_text: There being no flues from bottom of range (as is usual) the heat that is radiated from
the interior portions of Fire Box is retained by the exterior casing and efficiently
heats the lower portions of the oven. The result is a great saving in fuel. The
smoke nuisance avoided and a most efficient and less complicated range.
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
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1887
Complete Left, 26th Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 24th Feb., 1888
I, WILLIAM BEWICK QUELCH, of Croft, in the North Riding of the County of
York, Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide a kettle which can be easily cleaned
throughout its interior surface.
To effect this object I construct the kettle with the front higher than the back. The
orifice to be covered by the lid extends over the whole of the top of the kettle. When
the kettle is placed with its bottom horizontal the orifice and lid will consequently
slope down from front to rear, and when the lid is taken off there is easy access to
every part of the inner surface.
W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: Improvements in Kettles.
WILLIAM BEWICK QUELCH of Croft in the North Riding of the County of York
Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
KETTLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide a kettle which can be easily cleaned
throughout its interior surface.
To effect this object I construct the kettle with the front higher than the back. The
orifice to be covered by the lid extends over the upper part of the kettle in such a way
as easily to effect the object of the invention. The sides of the body of the kettle may
be curved, straight, upright, inclined or constructed of any convenient shape.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood and carried into
practice I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying
drawings which shew some of the various forms in which my invention can be carried
out and how the same can be applied. Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding
parts in all the figures.
As the front A of the kettle is vertically higher than the back B it is evident that
when the bottom is horizontal the orifice D and the lid E when placed on the orifice
will slope downwards from the front and when the lid is taken off there is consequently
easy access to every part of the inner surface of the kettle.
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 construction of a kettle in which the front. A is vertically higher than the
Back B and the orifice D for the lid extends over the top of the kettle so as to give
easy access to all parts of the inside substantially as and for the purpose herein before
set forth and illustrated in the drawings.
Manufacturer.
Year: 1887

page_text: A communication from A. M. BAUMHAUER, of Frankfort on the Maine, in the
German Empire, Shoe Manufacturer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E., do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of shoes and slippers
from wool or other fibres capable of being formed into a durable fabric by the process
of felting, the object thereof being to produce such shoes or slippers without sewing
thereby reducing the labor expended in the manufacture and avoiding any waste of
material which must necessarily occur in cutting out the uppers quarters or soles
of shoes or slippers made in the ordinary manner.
According to my invention the shoes are made in pairs or two at a time upon a
suitably shaped "last" or "form" the material being felted upon this form until the
latter is completely hidden or encased within an envelope of felt of the desired
thickness and quality. By means of a knife or other suitable instrument this envelope
is divided into two equal parts which when separated form a pair of shoes ready for
wear.
"
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing shows an elevation of the last or "form
for slippers and Figure 2 is a section thereof. Figure 3 shows the shape of the
slippers produced thereon. Figure 4 shows a last for a more complete slipper or
shoe such as is illustrated in Figure 5.
The last A may be made of wood or other suitable substance and upon this the
fibres are laid and felted in the ordinary manner until the "last" is entirely covered
with a layer of felt of the desired quality and about one eighth of an inch thick. The
felt covering is then cut diagonally as indicated by the dotted line B in Figure 1 the
cut extending all round so as to divide the covering obliquely into two equal parts
[Price 6d1

page_text: which can then be drawn off the last and undergo a further process of felting after
which they may be damped and again placed on right and left lasts and when dry they
will be ready for use though if desirable the edge left by the knife may be bound and
the surface of the slipper ornamented by printing or embroidery. The shape of the
slipper formed on the "last" A is shown in Figure 3. A more complete shoe may
be manufactured on the last C shown in Figure 4 the process of manufacture being
the same as above described the line C¹ indicating the direction of the dividing cut
other cuts being made in the felt at c to facilitate the removal from the last.
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 method of manufacturing shoes or slippers consisting in applying a complete
"last"
envelope or covering of felt to a suitably shaped "form or
and dividing the
said envelope into two equal and similar parts each of which forms a shoe or slipper
substantially as described.