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IMPROVEMENTS IN CORKS OR STOPPERS MADE OF CORK, WOOD, PAPIER-MACHE, INDIA-RUBBER GLASS, PORCELAIN OR OTHER SUITABLE SUBSTANCE
Year: 1884

page_text: I CHARLES THOMAS KINGZETT of 17 Lansdowne Road, Tottenham in the County
of Middlesex, Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry and Fellow of the Chemical
Society do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
CORKS OR STOPPERS MADE OF CORK, WOOD, PAPIER-MACHE, INDIA-RUBBER GLASS,
PORCELAIN OR OTHER SUITABLE SUBSTANCE," 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 improvements in corks or stoppers made of cork,
wood, papier-mache, india-rubber, glass, porcelain or other suitable substance.
As is well known, disinfecting fluids, sauces, vinegar, perfumes, hair washes and
other liquids are generally put up for sale in corked bottles and when it is required
to make use of any such liquid the cork has to be removed from the bottle
containing it and the liquid poured out. Now my invention is designed not
merely to properly secure fluid or liquid substances in bottles or other vessels but
also to provide a means of economically distributing such liquids from the vessels
containing them.
My improved corks or stoppers provide a means of limiting the quantity obtained
from the containing vessels and for this purpose they are made double and
reversible and one half or end is channelled or grooved or bored. When this part
of the cork or stopper is inserted into the neck of the bottle or other vessel, air can
enter and the liquid can escape gradually but when the other part of the cork or
stopper is in the neck the bottle or vessel is hermetically closed.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood I now proceed to explain
the drawing attached hereto which illustrates the cork or stopper and it may be
described as a "reversible distributor cork"; the one half is channelled, grooved or
bored so that when the said half is placed in a bottle or flask containing any liquid
and the said bottle or flask inverted the said liquid escapes down one or more of
the channels grooves or bores owing to the in-set of air through the same or other
channels grooves or bores into the containing bottle or vessel.
When liquids contained in bottles or vessels are sent out secured by my reversible
distributor corks just described, that part of the cork which is not channelled
grooved or bored is placed in the neck but when it is desired to make use of the
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page_text: liquid the cork is taken out reversed and thus replaced; then on inverting the
vessel the liquid makes its escape. The number of channels may be one, two or
more as desired and may be cut of any shape.
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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IMPROVEMENTS IN SHIPS BLOCKS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN MANIFOLD Block and Mast Maker 38 Canning Place Liverpool,
Lancashire do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SHIPS BLOCKS to be as follows:-
Will consist of rollers placed in such a position on the edge of the mortice of
the Block so as to come in contact with the rope as it passes through the mortice
which will remove all friction and so prevent the rope wearing a groove in the side
of the Block, which will effect a great saveing of labour and also of rope, the ends
of the Block form a prominent feature in my invention being made of metal and
formed so as to answer the purpose of forming the mortice and acting as bearers
for the rollers they are made to come well round the Block with holes in them to
receive the pins of the rollers, I wish also to be protected in the use of metal ends
for wood Blocks in any form I may think proper to use them with or without
rollers they never haveing been used in wood Blocks before.
JOHN MANIFOLD.

page_text: JOHN MANIFOLD 38 Canning Place Liverpool Lancashire Block & Mast Maker
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SHIPS
BLOCKS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Are rollers placed on the edge of the mortice of the Block so as to remove the
friction of the side of the Block and so prevent the rope from wearing a groove in
the side for rollers the full length of the mortice metal ends forming the mortice
with holes in them to act as bearers for the rollers will be used, for rollers of
different angles a metal plate fixed on the edge of the block with hole in for the
pin of roller.
REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS.
No 1 rollers the full length of mortice.
2 rollers of different angles.
3 metal ends acting as bearers for rollers.
4 holes for bolts for bolting block together.
5 metal end with holes for bearers.
6 metal end to be used for blocks with rollers of different angles or blocks
without rollers.
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 roller fixed in the side of the Block and the metal ends and the manner of
fixing as described, which have never been used in ships Blocks before.
Dated this 25th day of June 1885
JOHN MANIFOLD.
IMPROVEMENTS IN GENTLEMEN'S FRONTS, SO FORMED AND SHAPED THAT THEY MAY BE USED AS WRISTBANDS
Year: 1884

page_text: that they may be Used as Wristbands.
I, THOMAS WILLIAM HELLIWELL, of Brighouse, Yorkshire, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN GENTLEMEN'S FRONTS,
SO FORMED AND SHAPED THAT THEY MAY BE USED AS WRISTBANDS," to be as
follows:-
My invention has reference to that description of front which is detached and
separate from the shirt. The object of my improvements being to form such fronts
so that they can be used as wristbands, after having been used as fronts, or visa
versa. To do this I form the front in two parts, and attach them to the shirt so
that they overlap each other at the part where the studs pass through, and after
they have been thus worn, and several times interchanged at the will of the
wearer, each change exposing a clean surface, the said fronts may be used as wrist-
bands, as the edges of the front still remain clean.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Patent Agents,
1, Commercial Street, Halifax,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: that they may be Used as Wristbands.
I, THOMAS WILLIAM HELLIWELL of Brighouse, Yorkshire, Gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN GENTLEMEN'S FRONTS
80 FORMED AND SHAPED THAT THEY MAY BE USED AS WRISTBANDS," 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 reference to that description of front which is detached and
separate from the shirt, The object of my improvements being to form such fronts
so that they can be used as wristbands after having been used as fronts, or "vice
versa.
"
Such being the nature and object of my invention I will now proceed by the aid
of the accompanying drawings to describe the same more fully where A in Fig. 1
is the collar of a gentleman's shirt having my improved form of front attached
thereto, which is composed of two separate parts B and C connected to the shirt
by studs or buttons a as thought most desirable.
It is obvious and will at once be seen that when the overlapping edges 6 of the
front are soiled, that the loose parts B and C may be reversed and a clean surface
presented, which when soiled may be again reversed and this may be repeated as
often as the wearer chooses, after which the parts B and C may be used as cuffs,
or wristbands as shewn in Fig. 2, or the said parts B and C may be first worn as
cuffs and as a front afterwards.
By the adoption of interchangeable fronts such as herein shewn and described, it
will be apparent that they will be very serviceable, and to gentlemen travelling
they will prove to be a desideratum which has been long wanted.
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
Improvements in gentlemens fronts so formed and shaped, that they may be
used as wristbands, or "vice versa "in manner substantially as herein shewn and
described.
IMPROVEMENTS APPLICABLE TO MATCH BOXES TO FACILITATE THE SUSPENSION OF THE SAME
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I SAMUEL BEAVEN STEVENS of Reading in the County of Berks Ironmonger
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS APPLICABLE
TO MATCH BOXES TO FACILITATE THE SUSPENSION OF THE SAME" 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 improvements applicable to match boxes to
facilitate the suspension of the same.
The match boxes to which this Invention applies are boxes made from thin wood
covered with paper and folded, thereby forming a rectangular case open at the
ends, which receives within it a drawer made of the same material.
A need has been felt for a convenient means of suspending this ordinary match
box from a nail or peg where it may be out of the way and yet immediately
accessible when wanted.
To meet this requirement I combine with the match box in the manner heroin-
after described, a perforated metal lug, and this I connect with the match box by a
joint which admits of its being folded, so that it may not interfere with the packing
of the match boxes for transport.
In order that my said Invention may be most fully understood and readily
carried into effect I will proceed to describe the Drawings hereunto annexed.

page_text: through the side of the box, and left to form holes for themselves. In either case
after the claws have been inserted through the box, they are folded down flat on
the inner side, and the attachment is thus securely combined with the box, as
appears in Figures 4.
Having thus 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:
My improvements applicable to match boxes consisting in combining therewith
jointed and perforated metallic lugs by which the suspension of the same when in
use is facilitated, without interference with the package of the boxes in bulk for
transport.
AN IMPROVED GARMENT FOR COVERING AND PROTECTING THE LOINS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN THOMPSON HEARN, of 66 Snargate Street Dover in the County of Kent
Tailor do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED GARMENT
FOR COVERING AND PROTECTING THE LOINS to be as follows:-
An article made of either, Silk, Woollen, Cotton or any plain or mixed Fabric in
5 place of Body Belts now worn avoiding the Buckles and Straps across the 'Stomach
and doing away with the pressure which is very objectionable.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
JOHN THOMPSON HEARN of 66 Snargate Street Dover in the County of Kent
Tailor I do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be AN IMPROVED
GARMENT FOR COVERING AND PROTECTING THE LOINS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
It is an article made of either Silk, Woollen, Cotton or any plain or mixed fabric
& is of the shape shewn in the accompanying drawing and intended for giving.
warmth and protection to the lower part of the back and loins. The upper part is.
secured in its place by a strap marked A under which the Trowser braces pass and on
each side is an elastic strap inarked B which fastens to either of the front brace
buttons of the Trowsers at the will of the wearer thus avoiding all pressure on the
Stomach.
Whalebone or its equivalent can be inserted between the Material. If required
by the Wearer. .
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 Garment for covering and protecting the loins made substantially as herein
described and illustrated.
Dated this 27th day of October 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SPANNERS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
JAMES EDWARD GYDE 2, Regent Parade, Caroline St. Birmingham Hardware
Factor & Manufacturer, GEORGE HENRY BRYDGES 2 Regent Parade Caroline St.
Birmingham Hardware Factor & Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of
our invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN SPANNERS" to be as follows:-
Our invention we beleive to be the simplest and most concise wrench ever
made; the jaw being made movable with one hand, and with an "eccentric
lever" is instant in its action, and will be made to screw and unscrew any size
bolt and nut. The above named wrench consists of a "handle"" ratchet
"jaw" and "eccentric lever."
"
"
The "handle," that is the part marked (A) is old; the "ratchet" (B) and the
sliding jaw" (C) but the parts we claim as new are" the eccentric lever" (D)
the ratchet grip in jaw (E).
The wrench is not at all complicated in its make or action but very simple, and
does not necessarily warrant a great amount of detail there being very little to.
describe, but with the Drawings accompanying this Specification and the above
description we venture to hope will suffice.
The wrench will be made of cast steel in three parts-the handle, the jaw and
the eccentric lever.
:
The jaw will be cast with a core and afterwards slipped upon the handle; the
eccentric lever being attached with a rivet.
I
Having described the above invention the parts we claim as new are:-
(D) The eccentric lever.
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(E) The ratchet grip in jaw.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
JAMES EDWARD GYDE Hardware Factor & Manufacturer 2 Regent Parade,
Caroline St. Birmingham GEORGE HENRY BRYDGES now Visiting Officer to the
Birmingham School Board, 9 Parkers Buildings Frederick St. Birmingham do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVED SPANNER and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
Our Invention we beleive to be the simplest and most concise Spanner ever
made;
the jaw being made movable with one hand and with an eccentric lever
is instant in its action and will be mado to screw and unscrew any size bolt
and nut.
The above named Spanner consists of a handle, ratchet, jaw, and eccentric lever.
The handle, that is the part marked (A) is old, the ratchet (B) and the sliding
jaw (C) but the parts we claim as new are:-The eccentric lever (D) the ratchet
grip in jaw (E).
The Spanner is not at all complicated in its make or action, but very simple
and does not necessarily warrant a great amount of detail, there being very little
to describe, but with the Drawings accompanying this specification the above
description we venture to hope will suffice.
The Spanner will be made of cast steel, wrought iron and malleable iron in
three parts-viz-" the handle;" "the jaw;" and "the eccentric lover."
The jaw
will be cast with a core and afterwards slipped upon the handle; the eccentric
lever being attached with a rivet.
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 The eccentric lover ("\"\
STOPPERING BOTTLES, JARS AND SUCH LIKE VESSELS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN WILKINSON of Beech Villa, Swinton, in the County of York, Glass
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "STOPPERING
BOTTLES, JARS AND SUCH LIKE VESSELS," 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 means of stoppering bottles, jars and such like vessels
in such a manner that while tightness of closure is secured by means of a screw
plug and elastic washer, the part of the plug exposed to the contents of the vessel
is of glass or ceramic material not liable to be acted on chemically by the
contents. I will describe the stoppering according to my invention referring to
the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a section of the mouth of a bottle with its stopper. In the mouth of
the bottle is formed an internal screw thread terminating with an inwardly
projecting shoulder A. The stopper B is made of composition formed in a mould
in which is inserted a stud C of glass or ceramic material, the head of which very
nearly fits the orifice of the bottle at its shoulder A. In a hollow around the
stopper I place a round caoutchouc ring D, which on screwing in the stopper is
compressed on the shoulder A preventing leakage. Obviously instead of a round
caoutchouc ring D, a flat washer of caoutchouc, leather or other somewhat yielding
material may be used, the base of the stopper being properly shaped for its
reception.
The body B may be of any known composition that can be moulded. I find a
mixture of gutta percha, caoutchouc and leather cuttings ground fine and made up
with lac, which when heated is sufficiently soft to be moulded, very suitable.
Wood or other such like material may be used instead of the composition, and in
that case the stud may be screwed into B as shewn in Fig. 2; obviously the stud
may likewise be screwed into a composition stopper. For vessels, such as jars
which have little depth of mouth, the packing ring D may be placed at the mouth
as shewn in Fig. 3, this ring being either flat as shown, or it may be round.

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 stoppering bottles, jars and such like vessels, the combination of an
internally screwed mouth of the vessel with a packing ring and an externally
screwed stopper, having inserted in it a stud of glass or ceramic material exposing
its head to to the contents of the vessel, substantially as and for the purposes
herein set forth.
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TEACHING
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM RUFFELL WARNER, of Alexandria Villa, Hickman Road, Sparkbrook,
Birmingham, Teacher, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TEACHING to be as follows:-
The invention consists in having Music Scales or Modulators (Staff Notation or
5 Sol-fa) printed, impressed or otherwise indelibly delineated on Flat Rulers, Frames
of Slates, Covers of Books, or similar durable apparatus used individually by the
scholars.

page_text: I, WILLIAM RUFFELL WARNER, of Alexandria Villa, Hickman Road, Sparkbrook,
Birmingham, Teacher, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TEACHING, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Musical Scales, Characters, Staves, Ladders, Modulators, Key-Signatures, or
Diagrams of Key-Boards are to be printed, impressed, or embossed on, or made to
adhere to, Flat Rulers, Slate-Frames, Desks, Covers of Reading or Writing books
or other apparatus used by the Pupils in Schools during lessons in Arithmetic;
Drawing, Reading or Writing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The combination of Elementary Musical Apparatus necessary for individual
practice preparatory to singing tunes from the Staff (or other) notations with
apparatus used by the Pupils in Schools during lessons in Arithmetic, Drawing,
Reading or Writing.
Dated th: 4th TOOK
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN DRUGGET PINS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, GEORGE WILLIAM HERBERT, of 74 & 75, Dean Street, Birmingham, Warwick-
shire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS IN DRUGGET PINS" 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 certain improvements in drugget pins and has reference
in the first part to the heads of drugget pins generally and consists in folding in
or turning under the edge so as to expose a rounded edge to the drugget or carpet.
The second part of my Invention has reference to the shank and the means of
attaching it to my said improved drugget pin head.
I will proceed to fully describe my Invention by referring to the accompanying
sheet of drawings. Figure 1 represents in elevation and Figure 2 in section a
drugget pin having a head A whose edge a is folded or turned under according to
the first part of my Invention and Figure 3 represents a blank A¹ for forming the
head A. The edge a may be folded or turned under by means of the ordinary
press tools as shewn in Figure 4, the tool O descending on the tool P, provided
with a circular recess p, and performing the operation as will be readily understood.
When my improved drugget pin heads are made of iron or steel I prefer to cover
them with a shell of brass or other suitable metal as shewn in Figures 8, 9 and 10.
Figure 8 shews the shell of brass C; Figure 9 shews a drugget pin provided with
my improved head A; Figure 10 shews the said head A covered with the said
shell C. The covering operations may be performed by ordinary press tools as
will be readily understood as such tools are common to the trade.
Figure 5 shews a wire shank B for a drugget pin which according to the second
part of my Invention I use with and attach to my improved drugget pin head.
The said shank B has formed therewith a shoulder b and a straight piece b² which
is inserted in the central hole of the head A as shewn in Figure 7 and then by
means of ordinary press tools R, S or by other suitable means it is rivetted over
and firmly attached to the head A as shewn in Figure 6.
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 drugget pin having a head with a folded edge substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by Figures 1. 2. 3 and 4 of my drawings,

page_text: 2. A drugget pin having a head with a folded edge the saine being covered with
a shell of brass or other suitable metal substantially as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by Figures S, 9 and 10 of my drawings.
3. A drugget pin consisting of a head having a folded edge and a shouldered
shank attached thereto substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by
Figures 5, 6 and 7 of my drawings.
....
GAS FIRE
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, CHARLES CARR WILSON of the firm of Charles Wilson & Sons of Carlton
Street, Leeds in the County of York, Gas Engineer do hereby declare the nature of
my Invention for "GAS FIRE".and in what manner the same is to be performed,.
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, that
is to say:-
This Invention relates to the construction and arrangement of a fire place or
stove in which the heat is produced by combustion of gas, as I will describe
referring to the accompanying Drawings. Fig. 1 is a vertical section and Fig. 2 is
a front view of a gas fire or stove according to my Invention. In In the lower part
there is an atmospheric or Bunsen gas burner G, or several such burners, as for
example four as shewn, arranged in a row. Above, there are alternate layers of
fire clay slabs A and open gratings B. The gratings are preferably made of cast
iron freely open in their front parts such as shewn by the plan Fig. 3. The slabs of
fire clay A are hollowed out in front in the vertical line of each burner as shewn
by the plan Fig. 4. The slab may be mixed with or faced with asbestos, and these
and the gratings may be inclined as shewn in Fig. 1 or they may be horizontal or
inclined in the opposite way. The flames from the burners G ascend through the
openings of the gratings and the front hollows of the slabs heating them so that
the whole presents a glowing front.
•
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 gas fire having metal gratings and fire-clay slabs superposed in alternate
layers above atmospheric or Bunsen gas burners, these gratings and slabs giving
passage for the flames through and along their fronts, substantially as herein
described.
IMPROVED DOOR-LOCKS
Year: 1884

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JOHN PARKER 96 Ryland Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Locksmith, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED DOOR-LOCKS to be as
follows:-
That the tumbler, the lever and the bolt of the lock work with a treble action
upon one common pivot, which is fixed in a direct line with the bolt, and the
latch works upon a pin fixed into the right or left angle of the lever, as the lock
may be constructe. In addition there are two ordinary feather springs, the one
working the tumbler, the other the lever of the lock.

page_text: JOHN PARKER Locksmith 96 Ryland St Birmingham I do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVED DOOR-LOCKS and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :--
That The Tumbler, the Lever, and the Bolt of the lock work with a treble action
upon a common Pivot, or centre, which is fixed in a direct line with the Bolt, and
the Latch works upon a pin fixed into the right or left angle of the Lever, the
Follow working at right or left angles, as the Lock may be constructed. In
addition there are two ordinary feather springs, the one working the Tumbler and
the other the Lever of the Lock, the Latch of which is reversible.
This improved lock gives more room in the case and thus admits of the various.
parts being each made stronger than has hitherto been the practice.
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 Bolt, the Lever and the Tumbler of the lock, working upon a common Centre
or Pivot, fixed in a line with the Bolt; and the improved shape of the lever,
substantially as shewn in the drawing, and admitting of greater freedom of action,
and affording more space in the caso than in locks as usually constructed.
1007
METHOD AND MEANS OF STOPPING RUNAWAY OR KICKING HORSES BY ELECTRIC ACTION
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM KORTRIGHT BROCK of Trevalga, Boscastle, in the County of Cornwall,
Surgeon do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED METHOD
AND MEANS OF STOPPING RUNAWAY OR KICKING HORSES BY ELECTRIC ACTION to
be as follows:-
A current of electricity is passed through the horses spine from the mouth to
the tail by suitably arranged conducting wires, forming part of the harness. The
electricity is either stored or generated at the time required for use and gradually
applied till increasing muscular spasm compels the animal to stop.

page_text: I, WILLIAM KORTRIGHT BROCK of Trevalga, Boscastle, in the County of Corn-
wall, Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for "IMPROVED
METHOD AND MEANS OF STOPPING RUNAWAY OR KICKING HORSES, BY ELECTRIC
ACTION and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
"
My invention consists of a new and improved manner of stopping horses, when
running away or kicking, by means of electric action.
As an example of one means of carrying out my invention, I cause a current
of electricity to pass through the horses spine, from the mouth to the tail, by
suitably arranged conducting wires, forming part of the harness. The wire is
passed through or along one rein of an extra pair of reins, or in any other suitable
nanner; one end of such wire being joined to a metal spring or plate fixed on
the bit, in the horse's mouth; the other end of the same wire passes along one
side of the horse to a suitable connection or switch fixed at or near the splash
board of the vehicle; another wire is carried from a switch, or the accumulator,
to a plate attached to the Crupper.
An electric accumulator or battery is placed on or near the splash board, or in
any other convenient position, with which the wires before described are brought
into electric contact. A wedge, plug, spring, or other suitable connection is used
to make and break contact, so that, when driving, and the horse happens to kick
or become restive the wires are connected and the electric current gradually
increased until increasing muscular spasm causes the animal to become quiet.
The electricity may be either stored, or generated at the time required for use
by any well known means.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1 The application of a current of electricity from an electric accumulator or
battery, or other suitable source, for the purpose of stopping and arresting
runaway, kicking, or restive horses, substantially as herein before described.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OVENS FOR HEATING TIRES AND OTHER ARTICLES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN LAKE BAKER of Hargrave in the County of Northampton Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN OVENS FOR
HEATING TIRES AND OTHER ARTICLES to be as follows:-
The construction of a small door in the centre of the large sliding door of ovens,
for the purpose of putting on fuel or for inspecting the state of the heated tires
without opening the large door. Also in the construction of a number of small
chimney Shafts to a moderate height direct from flues constructed round the
circumference of the oven instead of having one large Shaft carried to a considerable
height.

page_text: COME LEIE
J, JOHN LAKE BAKER, of Hargrave in the County of Northampton, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN OVENS FOR
HEATING TIRES AND OTHER ARTICLES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
Whereas Ovens for heating tires have hitherto been generally heated from a
furnace placed to one side of the Oven, the smoke being carried away by several flucs,
communicating with one larger chimney, which chimney is carried to a considerable
height, my improved Oven has the furnace F. fig. 1. in the centre of the oven E.
the heat being distributed equally through the oven by eight flues A. A. A. A.
A. A. A A. placed at equal distances round the oven, each fluc being provided
with a separate chimney of small size carried to a very moderato height.
In the centre of the large sliding door B. fig. 2. I insert a sinall door C. fig. 2. for
the purpose of putting fuel upon the fire and for inspecting the state of the heated
tires without opening the large door B.
D. is the Ash hole. These ovens heat very rapidly, with a very small expendituro
of fuel.
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.-Distributing the heat by a number of small flues, each flue having its own
separate chimney shaft.
2.-The insertion of a small door, in the large sliding door, which can be opened
and shut, without opening the large door.
PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN VEDA ROBINSON Photographer 39 L Sackville St Dublin do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS to be as follows:-
:-
.)
A Photographic Camera with the back of Camera attachable to a hinged or
movable up and down part of the base board.
The back of Camera can be detached and attached to this hinged or movable up
and down piece.
The back of Camera and the Bellows of Camera can be revolved on the front
part of Camera so that the Camera back can be set up for use on this hinged or
movable up and down part of base board for taking a Photograph either upright
or lengthways.
The hinged or movable up and down part of the Base board enables the Camera
back to be set either in or out of perpendicular, and the manner of attaching the
Back of Camera to this hinged or movable up and down part of the base board
enables the back of Camera to be set square to or not the base board of Cainera
These same two movements-in and out of perpendicular and in and out of square
with the base board of Camera-are obtainable if the Camera back be set for
taking an upright or a lengthways Photograph.
The hinged or movable up and down part of the base board can be moved or fixed
in or out of line with the base board of Camera.

page_text: JOHN VEDA ROBINSON Photographer 39 Lower Sackville St Dublin I do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
I make the Base Board (C. in drawing) of Camera with a hinged or movable
up and down tail piece (B in drawing) this movable up and down tail piece can bo
held in any required position in or out of line with Base Board. I prefer to hold
this movable up and down tail piece in the required position by means of two
Arms (A. in drawing) one on each side of base board. These same two arms hold
the Camera together when packed up.
I fix the back of Camera to this movable up and down Tail picce by a screw, or
other arrangement capable of allowing the back of camera to be moved in or out
of parallel with the base board of camera.
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 construction of a Photographic Camera with a movable up-and-down
tail pieco as described.
2nd: The means of holding this movable tail piece in the required position, by
means of the arms as described.
3rd: The attaching the back of camera to this movable up-and-down tail piece
by a screw or similar arrangement capable of allowing the back of camera to be
moved or fixed in or out of parallel with base board of camera.
4th That by means of this movable up-and-down tail piece I can set the back
of camera in any required position, in or out of perpendicular.
Dated this Fourth day of June 1885.
JOHN VEDA ROBINSON,
39, Lr. Sackville St., Dublin.
AN IMPROVED RIDDLE
Year: 1884

page_text: GEORGE ELLIS CHAPMAN Top Newbegin Tankersley Chapletown nr Sheffield, in
the County of York Enginewright do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED RIDDLE to be as follows:-
.
My improved riddle may be used to riddle coal ashes corn grain or any other
substances.
The said Riddle is made of Iron Steel Copper, or Brass Wire & works in a case
made of Iron Steel Tin Copper or Brass, & wood the said Riddle revolves round in
the said case to be turned by Handle Crank, Wheel Strap or any other appliances.
The Novelt of my inventien is the Revolving Riddle with caise or box and the
apliences combind and the novel way they work to garther.

page_text: GEORGE ELLISS CHAPMAN Top Newbegin Tankersley Chapeltowen near Sheffield
in the County of York Enginewrite I do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for A IMPROVED REVOLVING RIDDLE WITH CAIS OR Box and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
G
I do hereby declare the nature of my Envention an Improved Revolving Riddle
and cais or Box my Improved Riddle may be used to Riddle Coal ashes Corn
grain or any other substencs that requier riddling.
The novelt of my Envention is the Revolvin Riddle with Cais or Box and the
apliences combind and the novel way thay wark to garther.
The said Riddle to be maid of Iron Steel Copper or Brass Wire and the said
Riddle to be turnd by Hand Crank Wheel or any other appliances the Riddle to
have a slide in the midle the said Riddle to wark or revolve in a Case or Box inaid
of Iron Steel Tin Copper plate or Wood The said Case or Box to have too Slids
one at the top the other at the botton and door at the end.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said Invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1 claim is
A revolving Riddle with case or box & the necessary appliances combined.
1007
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR OPENING VACUUM VALVES IN STEAM DRYING MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: We, JOSEPH HACKING RILEY, Machinist, and JOHN DOWNHAM Machinist, both
of Elton Iron Works Bury in the County of Lancaster do hereby declare the nature
of our Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR OPENING VACUUM
VALVES IN STEAM DRYING MACHINES" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Wo fix or cast upon the top side of the nozzle bearer or stand of each drying
cylinder two perpendicular flanges or cheeks with a hole drilled horizontaly through
them, between these cheeks is placed a lever of suitable shape preferably semi-
circular affixed to a metal rod which is passed through the two holes in the cheeks
and revolves in them. The vacuum valve is fixed at the top of the bearer and the
end of the semicircular lever rests upon the valve or in a socket sunk for it, in
such a manner that a partial revolution of the rod will press down the lever and
open the valve.
The rod beforementioned is passed from end to end of the drying machine and
actuates part of the whole of the opening levers upon that tier of drying cylinders.
A similar rod is placed along each tier of cylinders and the whole are connected
together and are caused to act simultaneously by means of a crank at the end of
each rod, which is connected by a connecting rod with the next actuating rod to it
so that upon one rod being turned by a suitable handle, the whole of the actuating
rods turn with it and the whole of the valves are opened at once. The handle is
kept in its position (either open or shut) by a metal pin, which is passed through
a hole drilled in the handle, and inserted in a piece of metal of quadrant or semi-
circular shape fixed to a convenient place at the end of the machine.
In order that the foregoing may be better understood we have attached hereunto
Diawings illustrative of the apparatus. Figures 1, 2 and 3 are respectively back
elevation, section and side elevation of the apparatus. In these Figures, a a are
the flanges or cheeks, b the semicircular lever, cc the rod, the dotted lines in Fig. 2
show the position of the lever when the rcd is turned and the valve opened.
Figures 4 and 5 show the manner of connecting the rods at the end and the bandle
for moving them with the quadrant and pin for securing it in position.

page_text: 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. The combination of levers and rods, with means of moving the same
substantially as hereinbefore described, for the purpose set forth.
A NEW OR IMPROVED NEEDLE AND APPARATUS FOR SEWING SHOES AND OTHER LEATHER GOODS
Year: 1884

page_text: •
I, LORENTZ ALBERT GROTH, K.G.V. Civil Engineer and Managing Director
of the Universal Inventors & Patentees Financial Company Limited, 30 Finsbury
Pavement, London E.C. in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature
of the said Invention for "A NEW OR IMPROVED NEEDLE AND APPARATUS FOR
SEWING SHOES AND OTHER LEATHER GOODS," 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 in the combination of a hooked shape needle (a) and
a bolt or bar (b & b'), the said needle and bolt or bar, being fastened by means
of adjustable screws (e) in the socket of a holder (h) provided with a suitable
handle (g).
For making tent stitches the bolt or bar is straight and secured in a position
parallel to the needle as shown in Fig. I.
For chain stitching the bolt or bar (b) is provided at the top with a moveable
arm (d) held in an upright position by a spring (f) and so arranged as to move
towards the needle as shown in Figs. II & III.
When the needle (a) has been pushed through the leather, the thread is carried
round the moveable arm (d) and the needle so as to form a loop, and while the
needle is drawn back through the leather the thread is held stretched, and the arm
bends downwards just slipping the loop the moment the hook carries it through
the leather to the other side.
For stitching, as aforesaid, a straight bolt is used, round which, and likewise
round the needle, the thread is slung and held stretched until the needle carrics
the loop (s) through the leather, as shown in Fig. IV.
The end of the thread (2) is then carried round the arm (d) and the needle
so as to form a loop (8¹) Fig. V. The needle is then drawn back through the
leather while the thread () is still held stretched whereby the moveable arm is
drawn downwards, see Fig. VI. When the needle is fully drawn through the
leather the loop formed on the arm slips off and is drawn through the leather
Fig. VII. by the hook.

page_text: In tent stitching a loop (s) is formed one end of the thread, is passed through it
and held tight when the other end of the thread is pulled up, Fig. VIII.
The needle is then stuck through the leather, the thread is slung round the
needle and the straight bolt (b) so as to form a loop (83) as in Fig. IX, and this
loop is drawn through the leather by pulling back the book Fig. X which completes
the operation.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The combination of a hooked needle a and a bolt or bar 6 and 61 fastened in
a metal socket h the bolt b¹ being provided with a moveable arm & and a
spring the whole forming a tool for stitching or sewing together shoes or other
leather goods.
A NEW OR IMPROVED REVERSING GEAR FOR ROTATING SHAFTS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, CHARLES SCHOLES of Promenade Square, Low Harrogate, in the County of
York, Plumber and Glazier do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"A NEW OR IMPROVED REVERSING GEAR FOR ROTATING SHAFTS" 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 reversing gear for rotating shafts, which I construct and
arrange as I will describe, referring to the accompanying Drawings, Fig. 1 being a
longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a transverse section on Z Z.
I divide the shaft at a, so that the two parts A. and A' can revolve
independently of each other, each being mounted in suitable bearings in the same
axial line. On the shaft A. I fit a sliding sleeve B, on a square, polygon or feather,
so that the sleeve must revolve with the shaft. On the sleeve B there is at one
end a bevil wheel C and at the other end a set of clutch teeth D. On the shaft A¹
is fixed a bevil wheel E which has a hollow boss wherein the clutch teeth D are
free to revolve, but in the front of this boss are formed recesses to receive the
clutch teeth when the sleeve is slid towards the left. This wheel E is always in
gear with a bevil wheel F which is free to revolve on a stationary journal. In
cases where it is desired to apply a brake to the shaft, this may be done as shown
by fitting a spring band H round the boss of E and providing a clamping screw K
to cause the band to grip the boss. The sleeve B can be slid to and fro by means
of a fork lever L taking into a collar of the sleeve, and the sleeve can be held in
either extreme or in an intermediate position on the shaft by the spring catch of
the lever L engaging in one of three notches of a quadrant M.
When the sleeve is in the position shewn in Fig. 1, the wheel C being in gear
with the bevil wheel F, and the clutch teeth D being free within the boss of E,
then, when the shaft A¹ and wheel E are turned in either direction, driving F, the
wheel C driven by F and the sleeve B and shaft A are turned in the opposite
direction. By moving the lever L so that its spring catch engages in the middle
notch, the sleeve and the wheel C are moved to the left, so that is no longer in
gear with F and the clutch teeth D being still free within the boss of E the
shaft A remains at rest when A¹ revolves. By farther moving the lever L so as to
slide the sleeve sufficiently to engage the clutch teeth D in the recesses of E, the
shaft A is made to revolve along with A¹

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―
The construction of reversing gear for rotating shafts, substantially as herein
described with reference to the accompanying Drawings.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BREAD to be as follows,.
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN MACLAREN ABERCROMBY of 459 St Georges Road Glasgow, in the County
of Lanark, Baker, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BREAD to be as follows,
.
"
This Invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of bread.
After the sponge has been prepared in the usual manner instead of adding pure
water to it at the time of stirring, a solution of lime or lime water is so added, and
the sponge is allowed to stand for double, or at all events longer than the usual
time. The sponge is then put into the machine or trough and doughed up as
heretofore.
Various strengths of the solution of lime or lime water may be employed for the
purposes of this Invention; but proportions which I prefer are one pound of lime
to eighty gallons of water. Any suitable lime or lime compound which will
saturate the water or dissolve therein may be employed and it is found that by
this Invention the quantity of salt required in making bread is reduced about
one fourth.

page_text: I, JOHN MACLAREN ABERCROMBY of 459 St Georges Road Glasgow, in the
County of Lanark, Baker, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BREAD" and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My said Invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of bread.
After the sponge has been prepared in the usual manner instead of adding pure
water to it at the time of stirring, a solution of lime or lime water is so added, and
the sponge is allowed to stand for double or at all events longer than the usual
time. The sponge is then put into the machine or trough and doughed up as
beretofore.
.
The lime water is obtained in the usual manner of making lime water for
medicinal and other purposes.
Various strengths of the solution may be employed for the purposes of this
Invention; but proportions which I prefer are one pound of caustic lime or lime
shell to eighty gallons of water.
In practising the Invention it is found to be advantageous to use the barm of
greater strength than ordinarily and it is also found that the quantity of salt
required in making bread is reduced about one-fourth.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is,
In the manufacture of bread the use of lime water added to the sponge
substantially as hereinbefore described.