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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 3rd Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 4th Nov., 1887
EDWARD JOHN SHAW Lamp Manufacturer Astral Works Hatherton Street
Walsall do hereby declare, the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
An arrangement by which air is admitted to small oil for candle lamps when it is
desired to use a close-fitting shade or globe.
A sectional drawing of the invention is attatched.
The arrows show the in-going air which is admitted within the globe through a
ring of thin perforated metal, on which the globe rests.
'
This ring of perforated metal is shewn in drawing and 'marked A.

page_text: I EDWARD JOHN SHAW of Astral Works, Hatherton Street Walsall Lamp Manu-
facturer 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 an improved method of admitting air to oil or candle
lamps when it is desired to use a close fitting shade or globe, and it consists in the
application thereto of a ring of metal, or other suitable material, forming a bearing
upon which the shade or globe may rest, and perforated or having such shape as
will when it is applied leave openings for admission of air 'to support combustion.
The accompanying sheet of drawing illustrates my invention applied to a candle
lamp such as
known as a "
fairy lamp."
Figure 1 being a vertical section.
Figure 2 a sectional plan on line 1-2 Fig. 1.
A Being the stand.
B. is the cup of basin on which the candletist placedhooq A
C The globe or shade.
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D. Ring of metal (shown detached) upon which the globe Crests. d openings
formed on the edges of the, ring. D, by which air is, admitted, as shewn by the
arrows.. zabole do obsz
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Ebead or projection on cup B upon which the ring D is seated.
I may make the ring D. of any suitable kind of metal or material, perforated so as to
admit air to the Lamp, wire gauze for example, and I may support it, not only by
tightening over the cup B and resting upon the bead; E as shown, but by bearing
upon or against thelstand A
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M
The cup may constitute an oil burner instead of a candle holder as shown on the
Drawing, and more than one candle or burner may be placed beneath a same globe
or shade if desired.
When the stand A is of glass and of considerable diameter it is difficult to mould a
suitable bearing thereon to support the globe, and the application of my ring for that
purpose will be found very advantageous.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :—-
The improved method of admitting air to lamps by the application thereto of the
ring D substantially as described.
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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 12th Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 17th Feb., 1888
HENRY WORKMAN Saw Mill Owner Woodchester Gloucestershire do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of the application in the design of Umbrella Parasol or
Walking Sticks of likenesses in profile of the head of any noted person or persons,
the profile being formed by the inside of the Crook forming the handle as for example
the one shown in the drawing.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1887
Specification Accepted. 10th Feb., 1888
WILLIAM HENRY PIKE of 46 Grainger Street West Newcastle upon Tyne
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 :-
The object of my invention is to improve stoves for fixing on ordinary gasaliers or
other gas fittings with facility and efficiency. The stove consists of a case somewhat
in the form of an inverted cone with a flange on the top, over this I fix the wire
gauze by means of an annular washer being bolted to the flange so that the gauze is
fixed between the flange and washer. There is a burner slightly longer than the
ordinary burner. Above the screwed part of the burner there is a projection or pin
projecting transversely to axis of burner. At the bottom of the case there is a
suitable opening for the insertion of the burner with a slot vertical and then horizontal
into this slot when the case is dropped on the burner, the projection on the burner
enters. The case is then moved slightly on its axis fixing the case on the burner as
in the ordinary bayonet joint. Within the case I have an internal case leading from
the top to a short distance from the bottom. Between the two cases I have an
annular space. In the outer case towards the upper end there are suitable openings
through which the air enters travelling downwards through the annular space and
mingling with the gas passes upwards within the inner case and is ignited on its
exit through the wire gauze. In this way the air is somewhat heated in its descent
keeping also the outside of case cool and thoroughly blending the atmospheric air
with the gas previous to ignition produces more efficiency. If preferred the case
can be fixed on an ordinary burner.
the
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of the whole in which a is the outer case ↳ the
internal case c the wire gauze d the washer e the studs on which vessel rests
burner I the projection on burner and h is the slot into which projection fits.
materials used may be of any suitable description.
The

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 method of fixing stoves on gas burners or fittings.
2nd. Efficiency in combustion.
Year: 1887

page_text: We, WILLIAM HENRY CROWLEY of the Kelham Iron Works, Sheffield in the
County of York, Manufacturer, and SAMUEL EDWARDS, of Vere Street Salford,
in the County of Lancaster Agricultural 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 :-
Our invention relates to the construction of links for driving chains such as are
used for receiving and transmitting motion from suitably constructed wheels, the object
being to construct a link of a simple configuration, without indentations or other like
reduced and consequently weak places, and that when hooked together to form a chain,
will not become uncoupled in ordinary use.
And in order that our invention may be clearly understood and defined, we annex a
sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1, shows a plan of our link.
Fig. 2, edge view of same.
Fig. 3, two such links hooked together.
Fig. 4, edge view of same.
We are aware that various arrangements in the construction of detachable links of
driving Chains have been proposed, but in some of them the strength of the link has
been impaired by an indentation forming the means by which the links are enabled to
be hooked together, and in others the construction renders them difficult and therefore
expensive to manufacture.
Our invention consists in making the end bar A of the link, larger in diameter
than the side bars B, B, and in making the bearing portion of the hook C, to correspond
thereto.
The mouth or opening D, into the hook, is contracted or made too small to allow
the bar A of the adjacent link to be passed through it into the hook, or to permit it
to be lifted or forced out of it, as it otherwise might be ; it is therefore necessary to
slide the bar A into the hook from the side (in the position indicated by the dotted
lines in Fig. 4) and to withdraw it in the same way, the mouth D is therefore wide
enough to admit the side bars B. B.

page_text: A link of this construction possesses decided advantages over those at present in
use, there being no indentation, or other point of weakness, such as shown in Patent
No. 2752, 1876, where the indentation is the means of enabling the links to be joined
together; also the enlarged bar A, constitutes a larger wearing surface in the joints of
the chain, where such an increase is desirable.
We may also apply our improvements to double ended links if desirable, thus one
link would be made with both its end bars enlarged, and the adjacent link would be
made with a hook at each end, such links being used alternately in forming a
chain.
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 construction of the links of driving Chains, substantially as hereinbefore
described and as illustrated.
2-In detachable links for driving chains constructing the end bar of larger diameter
than the side bars, for the purpose specified and substantially as hereinbefore described
and illustrated.
Year: 1887

page_text: JOHN TAYLOR, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Letter
Carrier, 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 consists in providing a projectile with a cavity in its base, for
receiving a charge of high explosive material, such as dynamite; the advantages of
which are hereinafter fully set forth.
In the accompanying drawing
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are longitudinal sections of projectiles embodying my invention.
A represents a projectile of well known form.
In the base of the projectile is a cavity B, which is preferably of conical form, and
into the same is fitted a charge C of dynamite or other high explosive material.
When the charge C is struck or ignited, its explosive force is exerted between the
base of the projectile and the base or breech end of the bore of the gun or other fire
arm, and consequently in a right line, instead of expending some of the force waste-
fully in a lateral direction against the side of the bore; thus also the bursting of the
gun is prevented.
By this construction the effectiveness of the projectile is vastly increased both as to
distance and penetration, as is evident.
By the use of the charge C, a shorter gun may be used, and less room is required
for the storage of ammunition.
The gun should be made of increased strength at the breech, especially directly
behind the bore, owing to the increased explosive force exerted thercon.
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 :-
First. A projectile having a cavity in its base for receiving a charge of dynamite or
other high explosive, substantially as described.
Second. A projectile having a cavity in its base, and a charge of dynamite or other
high explosive in said cavity substantially as described.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 29th Mar., 1887.
THOMAS GEORGE PIM Builder 37 Chatham Street Battersea Park London S.W. do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The Invention of the Article is for the purpose of speedy ignition of fire also with a
view to economy. The Article to be made into shapes and sizes to fit into Stoves or
fire grates. The exterior frame or case is made of card or Straw board eight ounces
to the sheet of 24 inches by 30 inches (sec drawing) A. The smallest size of Article
to be made to about 7 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, B.
The outside to be tacked into the ends of 4 wooden cross bars ½ inch cube by
3 inches long E, also to be tacked into 4 upright corner bars Cinch square by
4 inches long with inch iron tacks O. To be kept in position by two. pieces of wood
laid crossways from the 4 inside angles. D.
In the inside of the Fire Lighter small dry wood to be laid at the bottom (see
drawing marked (E) and filled up with wood about inch thick as shown in drawing
(Section letter F).
The interior of the Fire Lighter is intended as a receptacle to utilize any odd or
waste chips of wood not fit for bundles.
The precaution taken in framing the Fire Lighter is to secure firmness so that the
coals or fuel may remain hollow round about the Article, and not compress the same,
thereby securing a speedy current of air throughout. The vacancy marked (G) at the
bottom of Fire Lighter is left for the purpose of applying fire by Lucifer Match &c.
The drawing marked (1) is the inside and Skeleton of the Fire Lighter (see drawing
marked 1 to 4) which shows the Article up to four inches in height.
Having now particularly ascertained and described the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is.
Pieces of wood and coals enclosed in Cardboard, Strawboard, or strong paper, with
wood placed in position, which combined is intended as a Fire Lighter, thereby
creating an improved system of igniting coals.
Dated this 2nd day of February 1887.
Improvements in Velocipede Lamps.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 25th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 25th Nov., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Velocipede Lamps.
I, HARRY LUCAS of the firm of Joseph Lucas & Son, Lamp Manufacturers, Little
King Street Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention is for improvements in the anti-vibrating flexible or hinged arms or
pieces used on Head or Side Lamps for Velocipedes and other Vehicles to connect
the Lamp with its socket or part for fixing on to the Vehicle.
Firstly I use joints or hinges in combination with flexible arms or pieces for the
purpose of facilitating the required upward & downward movement of the Lamp and
Secondly I provide for the ready fixing and removal of the said flexible or hinged
arms or pieces, which have been hitherto practically irremovable, by making the ends
of the said arms or pieces to receive pins, tubes or bushes which can readily be
screwed to the Lamp and to its socket part which fixes on to the vehicle.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Velocipede Lamps.
HARRY LUCAS Tom Bowling Lamp Works Little King Street Birmingham Lamp
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 is for improvements in the antivibrating flexible or hinged arms or
pieces used on Head or Side Lamps for Velocipedes and other Vehicles to connect
the Lamp with its socket or part for fixing on to the Vehicle. I use joints or hinges
in combination with these flexible arms or pieces for the purpose of facilitating the
required upward and downward movement of the Lamp when it is in use on the
Vehicle. My drawing will illustrate my description. A. A. are the flexible arms which
may be made wholly or partly of india-rubber, leather, canvas, or other similar materials
or partly of metal and a flexible material. The ends of the arms hinge on pins which
fix them to the short bracket pieces B. B. which are rivetted or soldered to the Lamp,
and to the socket part C. C. at D. D. E. is a spring used to support the Lamp and
to regulate its movement.
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 use on Lamps for Velocipedes and other Vehicles of flexible arms hinged or
jointed to the Lamp or to the socket part or both to the Lamp and to the socket part
for the purpose of making an anti-vibrating attachment.
PRAUIG as an uns ana like Articles.
Year: 1887

page_text: PRAUIG as an uns ana
like Articles.
I, FRANK WHITE, of No. 7 Magdalene Terrace, Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth, in
the county of Surrey, Clerk, 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 said invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of habit collars and
cuffs and like articles such as frillings provided with a habit, whereby considerable
economy is effected.
The said articles have been ordinarily manufactured separately and this invention
consists in making the materials of which they are formed into strips of the desired
pattern and depth, and cutting the required length therefrom, that is to say, from a
strip eight feet in length, six collars, each sixteen inches long, can be cut. It will be
understood that it is desirable that the materials of which the strip is formed are of
such a nature and are so secured together, as will be well understood, that the cut
edges will not readily fray out. The collars or other articles when in use can be
secured by studs, pins or other devices.
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
Making the materials, of which habit collars and cuffs and other like articles are
composed, into strips, and forming the desired articles therefrom by cutting the same
into the required lengths, substantially as herein before described.
Dated this I wenty orst day of Octover Idd7.
VAUGHAN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
VAUGHAN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
A Thermo-chronographic Apparatus.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 13th May, 1887.
A Thermo-chronographic Apparatus.
I, FRANCISCO ANTONIO DA SILVEIRA, of Sao Sebastiao do Alto in the Province
of Rio de Janeiro in the Empire of Brazil, Doctor of Medicine 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 a thermometer, of size and form suitable for being applied
to parts of the body of a patient, in combination with chronometric recording
apparatus, for the purpose of indicating and registering the variations of temperature
during a certain time. The accompanying drawings represent this combined apparatus
constituting a thermo-chronographic instrument. Fig. 1 is an external view of the
case, Fig. 2 is a vertical section shewing the clockwork, Fig. 3 shews the paper
rollers and pad. Fig. 4 shows the thermometer and its indicating and marking index,
Fig. 5 is part of the graduated paper on which the temperature is recorded, and
Fig: 6 is a vertical transverse section. The thermometer which is shewn in Fig. 4 is
of the kind in which a compound metal strip is coiled into a volute, the different
expansion and contraction of the metals of which the strip is composed causing the
extremity of the volute to move to and fro and thus give movement to an index I M.
The one end I of the index can be seen through a circular slot of the casing pointing
to degrees on a scale as shewn in Fig. 1 The other end M of the index carries a
marker which is guided by a small carriage m. Within the casing, separated by a
partition from the thermometer is the clockwork shewn in Fig. 2 with a train of
wheels and worms working worm wheels at the ends of pairs of rollers t through
between which passes the paper graduated as shewn in Fig. 5 wound from one spring
rollers to another. As this paper travels slowly along over a pad p, Fig. 3, the

page_text: marker M. traces on it a line which registers the variations of temperature during the
time for which the clockwork is arranged to go. The casing is provided with a
keyhole for winding up the clockwork and with stop buttons for starting or stopping
it. The ends of the axes of the rollers s should also be accessible for keys to wind the
paper off or on them.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that vhat I claim is :-
:-
The construction and use of thermo-chronographic apparatus substantially as herein
described and represented by the drawings.
The Construction of Partitions by Means of Hollow Fire Proof Slabs Connected Internally by Openings Communicating Throughout.
Year: 1887

page_text: The Construction of Partitions by Means of Hollow Fire Proof
Slabs Connected Internally by Openings Communicating
Throughout.
I, the undersigned Mr. GUSTAVE HUMBLET Architect at Spa, Belgium, 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:-
In a vertical direction there are inside of each slab three cylindrical and conical
holes, and at the ends two half holes; these holes and half holes are wider at the
lower end than at the higher end, correspond throughout, and are equally distant from
centre to centre, so that the slabs being placed with half or three quarter covered
joints, these holes and half holes can be filled with a mixture of plaster or cement
after the partition has been erected.
The ends of the slabs are dove-tailed so that the slabs may be kept in place till the
filling up of the holes and half holes, which are the means of binding the whole
partition together, has been effected.
These slabs may be manufactured of plaster, cement, mortar, terra cotta or any
other similar materials.
Of the Drawings hereunto annexed Figure 1 represents a view of the top of a slab
where the cylindrical and conical holes are shown at A, the hollows at B, and the
half-holes at C which are the points where the dovetailed ends of the slabs join
together.
Figure 2 represents a vertical section of a slab which shows at A the cylindrical
and conical hole which runs from the top to the bottom of the slab. At the top D the
hole is narrower than it is at the bottom E so that these holes can more easily be filled
with plaster or cement after the partition has been erected or while it is being erected.
The conical shape of the holes will also make the partition more solid when the
plaster or cement has become hard as the slabs will then be firmly locked together.
At F are the points where the dovetailed sides of the slabs join together.
Figure 3 represents a side view of a number of slabs placed vertically with
half covered joints and as the holes and half holes in each slab are equally distant
ID 57

page_text: from centre to centre these holes and half holes correspond throughout the entire
partition.
Figure 4 represents a side view of a number of slabs placed vertically with three
quarter covered joints in which the holes and half holes correspond throughout the
entire partition.
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 although
I have described and represented the slabs as having three cylindrical and conical
holes I do not limit myself to the precise number of holes in each slab as the same
may be varied according to circumstances; and I declare that what I claim, is
The construction of partitions by means of hollow fire proof slabs such as I
have herein-before described.
Datad this Twelfth day of October 1887
MCCABES PERFECTION SAFETY HOOK AND LINK
Year: 1887

page_text: We ARTHUR ROBINSON MCCABE of Fitzroy Street Fitzroy near the City of Melbourne
in the Colony of Victoria Engineer THOMAS WILLIAM THOMSON of Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy aforesaid Salesman and JAMES THOMSON of the same place Licensed Victualler
do hereby declare the nature of our invention for "MCCABES PERFECTION SAFETY
HOOK AND LINK and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
"
Our invention is of a hook and link intended for holding bridle reins, cavalry
swords, carbines and other military equipments also for well and mining buckets
harness traces and general use. We construct of iron or other metal the hook
commonly in use with a specially-shaped link as shewn in the accompanying
drawings. Of the two parts of the hook marked A and B on the drawings that
Inarked B hinges upon the rivetted pin C. When closed the hook and link appear as
shewn in figure 1 each of the lower ends D D being constructed with an eye or
perforation to receive the link E which passes through them. When open the hook
and link appear as in figure 2 of the drawings and it is only when the hook and link
are turned separately and not concurrently into such horizontal position as there
shewn that the hook can be opened. When both are kept perpendicular as in
figure 1 the hook is effectually closed.
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

page_text: 2. The novel means by which the hook can at pleasure be opened or kept closed by
such combination and the great utility of such novelty.
3. The formation of the link as adapted to the hook and of the hook as adapted to
the link for the purpose specified.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 4th Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 16th Mar., 1888
I EDMUND GEORGE LAKEMAN, of 14 Broad Street, Modbury, in the county of
Devon, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An ordinary harrow frame is fitted with backward curved tines, having a front
cutting edge, so as to pulverrize the soil without bringing turf or manure to the
surface. An adjustable draft arrangement to shift the draft when working on the hill
side, so as to keep the tines running straight. A front curved bar for lifting the tines
out of the ground when turning, by the pressure of the draft chains.
placed to revolve between the tines for levelling the surface of the ground..
Also rollers

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Implement for Improving the Cultivation of the Soil.
I, EDMUND GEORGE LAKEMAN of 14 Broad Strect, Modbury, in the County of
Devon, 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 consists in certain improvements in tines for Harrows or Cultivators, 5
in which flat Tines curved on their edge, with the outer edge sharpened, are so fixed,
that the curvo extends backward, the cutting edge being in front, to cut the soil in
pieces, and thoroughly pulverise it, whilst the tines also keep at the bottom all sub-
stances previously ploughed, or otherwise placed under the surface. Also, a bar fitted
to the front of the implement when necessary, extending from side to side, curved both
forward and upward, to lift the implement out of the ground when turning, by means
of the draft chains or ropes which are placed under the bar, which should be curved
upward sufficiently to clear the draft chains or ropes, when pulling straight.
In the annexed drawings, Figs. 1 and 2, a. is the flat curved tine as previously
described, and b. the curved bar as previously described.
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:
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 10th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 15th June, 1888
BRANDON & SON,
Agents for D. J. Luard.

page_text: I, DÉSIRÉ JACQUES LUARD, of 7 Rue Gravel, Levallois, Seine France 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:-
There exists, particularly in France, a kind of cupboard, called "armoire à glace,"
which is an independent piece of furniture intended for keeping and storing wearing
apparel generally. The said cupboard, which exceeds the height of a man, has a door
in the pannel of which is a looking glass used for dressing purposes.
My invention has for its object an improvement in such cupboards. My improve-
ment consists in adding to each side of the cupboard, an additional pannel containing a
looking glass. Each pannel is secured to the cupboard by one or more hinges and
can therefore be set at any desired angle; moreover, when no longer required, each
pannel can be moved out of the way by laying it flat against each side of the cupboard
and securing it in such position by means of any well known fastening.
In the annexed drawing, fig. 1 is a front elevation of a so called "armoire à glace,"
arranged in accordance with my improvement. Fig. 2 is a plan of the same in section,
and fig. 3 & 4 are detail views.
a is the piece of furniture provided with a door bin which is a looking glass c, as
usual. On each side, is an additional pannel d d hinged at e e e, in which is also a
looking glass f. The pannels d d may be set in any desired position, by the person
using the same. When no longer required, they are rotated on their hinges e and laid
flat against the piece of furniture a; they can, if necessary, be fitted with a catch or
locking device of any known kind such for instance as the one shown in front and side
views in fig. 3 & 4. The locking device shown is composed of a stationary plate g
upon which is a movable plate h operated by a knob i. Onto the said movable plate /
is secured a hook; which engages a suitable catch secured to the piece of furniture a.
A spring k tends to constantly move the sliding plate h in one direction.
If required, the pannels d d may be taken off their hinges and be removed
altogether.
The pannels may be ornamented in any desired manner; for instance, they may be
provided candlesticks a gas burner or any other lighting agent.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A piece of furniture a, so called "armoire à glace" formed with two additional
pannels d d having a looking glass f, hinged at c and capable of being set at any
desired angle, or of being laid flat against the piece of furniture a and held thereto by
a spring catch or locking device or of also being removed entirely, substantially as
described and shown.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1887
Complete Left, 13th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 18th May, 1888
JESSE RUST 290 Wandsworth Road London S. W. Glass Manufacturer I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I take Sand, containing Iron, Sand Stone, or Black Sand the refuse of Iron
Founders and submit them to a dull red heat in a suitable oven (the material being
placed in the oven either in a wet or dry state) for a few hours, when cold to be
ground and mixed either with paints cements or other materials.
These several materials are turned to a red or brown according to the heat
applied.
Dated this 13th day of July 1887.

page_text: New and Improved Material for Coloring Paints, Cements, and other
Substances.
JESSE RUST 12 Randall Street Battersea (late of 290 Wandsworth Road London)
Manufacturer of Mosaic 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 natural Sand, containing Iron, Sand Stone, or the Black Sand; the waste
from the Iron Founders, and submit them to a red heat in a suitable furnace, or
retort, in a wet or dry state, in powder, or in lump, when red hot I pass steam, or
air over the surface for a few hours.
When cold I grind to powder it is of a brown or red color according to the heat it
has received.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
"I convert the Iron which the Sand, or Sand Stone contains, by oxidization into a
much brighter and reder color, which can be used when mixed with any material such
as paints, cements, for coloring purposes."
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IMPROVEMENTS IN SCISSORS AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1887
Complete Left, 2nd Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th Apr., 1888
I, JOHN DU BOULAY of Donhead Hall Salisbury Wilts Esqre. do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SCISSORS AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS
to be as follows:-
One leg of the Improved Scissors has, on one side a convex curve, and on
the other side a concave curve. Both curves slide against guides fixed in the
other leg
By this combination of curves and guides, without any spring, the opening of the
handles draws down and shortens one blade; and the closing of the handles gradually
lengthens that blade as it slides over the other, (thereby producing a drawing cut)
until the points of the blades come together, and the blades are of equal length
again.
The Scissors can remain shut or open like ordinary Scissors.
This improvement is applicable to other two-bladed instruments &c.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Scissors and similar Instruments.
I, JOHN DU BOULAY of Donhead Hall, Salisbury, in the County of Wiltshire,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention has for its object to obtain a drawing or sliding action of one
blade of the scissors along the other, without the use of springs, and thereby to
produce a draw cut without wabbling when operated.
The drawing annexed shows the novel construction by which the above purpose
is effected. One leg A of the scissors has a curved slot C made therein, and also a
guide curve D thereon; the other leg B is furnished with three controlling pins or
studs, the centre one E, being a screw for the purposes also of adjusting the blades,
working in the slot C; the other two pins F F being made fixtures and either
plain, or recessed as F to prevent the blades from wabbling and to control the action
of the blade A by its curve D. The blades being opened a draw cut and shortening
is given the blade A until the blades come together when they are of equal
length.
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 curved slot C and curved guide D combined with the controlling pins E F F¹
either plain or recessed all substantially as described and illustrated, for the purposes
set forth.
Improvements in and Connected with Fire Grates for Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Year: 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and Connected with Fire Grates for Steam Boiler
and other Furnaces.
1, THOMAS AGAR MEGGESON, of Victoria Road, Middlesbro, York, 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 has reference to the construction of fire grates employed in connection
with steam boiler and other furnaces, in accordance with which, said grating-which
may be of either wrought or cast iron, steel, burnt fire clay or other suitable
material is formed with holes therein, said holes tapering upwards from the
bottom.
My invention will be the better understood upon reference to the drawings filed
with my Provisional Specification in which Figure 1 represents a plan of the under
surface; Figure 2 a plan of the upper surface; and Figure 3 a transverse section of
a grating in accordance with my Invention.
Said grating may be formed either in one piece, or made up in sections of convenient
sizes to suit different requirements, in which latter case I so arrange the edges of the
sections that when placed together end to end they will exactly correspond with each
other, inasmuch as the one half of the tapered holes formed upon the edge of the one
section will coincide with the other half of the hole formed upon the opposite edge
of the adjoining section.
I wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to the particular configuration
in horizontal section of the tapered holes as shown in the drawings, as same may be
formed either round, square, rectangular or of any other convenient configuration;
nor do I limit myself to the thickness of the grating, as I may vary same according
to the different circumstances under which said grating is required to be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
In fire grates employed in steam boiler and other furnaces, the forming of same
with suitably shaped holes tapering upwards from the bottom substantially as herein
set forth described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this Third day of September 1888
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvement in Governors for Regulating the Pressure of Steam, Gas, and other Fluids or Liquids.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvement in Governors for Regulating the Pressure of Steam,
Gas, and other Fluids or Liquids.
I, FRANK BURY PARKINSON of Victoria Works, Bury Lancashire Civil and
Mechanical Engineer and Brassfounder do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENT IN GOVERNORS FOR REGULATING THE PRESSURE OF STEAM, GAS,
AND OTHER FLUIDS OR LIQUIDS to be as follows:-
My invention is Enamelling by Fire Coating with Vitrous Enamel the metal
surfaces of diaphgram chambers and other suitable portions of Governors or Governor
castings or stampings. In order to prevent any possibility of corrosion where
dampness may arise that is when placed in damp situations.
By Enamelling by Fire I mean Vitrous Enamel such as is produced by the
application, or action of Heat similarly as are produced such articles as, Gas Meter
Dials, Watch Dials, Lamp Reflectors Saucepans &c.
Dated this 6th day of August 1887.
FRANK BURY PARKINSON.

page_text: Improvement in Governors for Regulating the Pressure of Steam,
Gas, and other Fluids or Liquids.
I FRANK BURY PARKINSON of Victoria Works Bury Lancashire Civil and
Mechanical Engineer and Brassfounder, do hereby declare the nature of this Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improvement in governors for regulating the pressure
of steam gas and other fluids and my improvement consists in enamelling by fire to
coat with vitreous enamel the metal surfaces of the diaphragm chanbers and any
other portions where advantageous or desirable my object being to prevent any
possibility of corrosion through exposure of the parts to damp and moisture.
Any well known or suitable process may be employed for producing a hard
vitreous enamel such as the enamels commonly produced on the surfaces of gas meter
dials watch dials lamp reflectors saucepans and other articles.
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 :-
1. Coating with a hard vitreous enamel the metal surfaces of diaphragm chambers
and other suitable parts of governors for regulating the pressure of steam gas and
other fluids for the purpose of preventing any corrosion in the said parts substantially
as specified.
2. A fluid pressure governor having all or any of its metal surfaces enamelled or
covered with a hard or vitreous coating applied by the action of heat substantially as
and for the purpose specified.
H. B. BARLOW,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Circular Knitting. Machines.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 7th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 31st Mar., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Circular Knitting. Machines.
GEORGE RILEY 40 Sauney Gate Leicester Hosiery Manufacturer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Claim is to lay two or more threads on the tricks of the cylinder of a circular.
Knitting Machine so as to enable me to make one colour on one side and a different
colour on the other. Or worsted on one side and cotton on the other side either on
Ribb or Plain Fabric I claim to do this by feeding one thread on the back of the
guide and the other on the front, by means of a guide or tube, either fastened to the.
ordinary guide or fitted to the shell which carries the cams. The Bobbin feeding
the second thread I attach also to the shell.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Circular Knitting Machines.
I GEORGE RILEY Great Northern Terrace Belgrave Road, Leicester Hosiery, and
Veterinary Medical Appliance 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 is to lay two or more threads on the tricks of a cylinder of a Circular
Knitting Machine so as to enable me to make one colour on one side and a different
colour or different colours on the other side either on rib or plain fabric, or worsted
on one side and cotton on the other side of the same. I do this by feeding one thread
on the front of the guide and the other thread or threads on the back of the guide and
through tubes or extra guides which may be either fastened to the ordinary guide or
to the shell which carries the cams. The bobbin or bobbins feeding the second or
more threads I attach also to the shell which revolves. If the shell is stationary I do
not attach the bobbin to the shell but to the frame of the machine.
I can best explain my invention by the aid of the accompanying drawings in
which 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the threads No. 1 passing under the ribbing needles E E-and
on the front side of the guide, 2, 3, and 4 passing through the tubes or extra guides F
and laying on the tricks of the cylinder B as shown. The bottom needles are
marked A A. C is the rim on the top of the shell. D is the ordinary guide to which
are fastened the extra guides. One only of each kind of needle A and E is shown in
Fig. 2. The extra guides F I place in any convenient position. Fig. 1 shows a plan
and Fig. 2 an elevation of the machine.
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:
By the improved mechanism as described and shown.
To make one colour on one side of rib and plain fabric and other colour or colours
on the other side; or, to make worsted on one side and cotton on the other side of rib
and plain fabric.
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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 26th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 20th Jan., 1888
Dated this 28th day of February 1887.

page_text: I DANIEL KNOWLES Brass founder of Wood Street Willenhall in the County of
Stafford 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 box and plate and pivot bearings in ordinary fasteners are not made in one 5
piece but in my sash-fastener they are cast in one piece of any metal whatsoever.
This arrangement excludes dust from the joint, 1. and gives additional strength at
a point of weakness viz. the pivot 2.; the additional strength being due to the
continuity of metal forming the bearings 1. of the said pivot 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 1
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
" In any metal whatsoever the casting' in one continuous piece of the plate & box
and bearings of the pivot of a sash-fastener."
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th June, 1887
Complete Left, 14th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 18th June, 1888
NATHANIEL OWENS MCILHAGGA Mill Furnisher 84 Great Patrick Street Belfast,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A material in paste form, Components of which are Alkalis and Oils, and which is
intended for use in the preparation, and finishing, of Linen and Cotton Yarns and
Cloths.
This composition is made up of 10 parts to any required quantity of which
4 Parts are Palm Oil.
2 Parts are Barilla Soap.
1 Part is Lard Oil.
1 Part is Ammonia.
2 Parts are Water.
The features of novelty claimed for this composition are
1st. Saving in use of more expensive finishing materials, and great econemy in
labour.
2nd. This composition entirely destroys Chlorine or other Gases or acids which
have been lodged in fibre of material during the first process of preperation for
bleaching or finishing.
3rd. This composition imparts a high-class and beautifully Soft Silk or Satin finish
to Linen or Cotton Yarns or Cloths, and it will amalgamate readily with starch, or
other Sizing materials.
Datad this 16th day of June 1837
SED' Heels of Boots and Shoes and for Attaching the same.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Sept., 1888
F 'SED'
Heels of Boots and Shoes and for Attaching the same.
I HENRY ALFRED OLDERSHAW of Leicester in the County of Leicester, Machine
Makor do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of improved means for operating the rod by which the nails
are driven and is particularly applicable to an invention for which Leiters Patent
were granted to me, dated 31st October 1883 Number 5185.
According to this invention the lower end of the aforesaid rod rests on the short
arm of a bent or bell-crank lever pivoted on a horizontal shaft, the lower end of the
longer arm of the said lever carrying a toothed quadrant gearing into another tootlied
quadrant attached to the treadle, so that when the treadle is depressed the aforesaid
rod shall be raised.
By this means the machine is rendered more compact, and occupies less floor
space.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in or Connected with Machinery for Making the
Heels of Boots and Shoes and for Attaching the same.
I, HENRY ALFRED OLDERSHAW of Leicester in the County of Leicester, Machine
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention consists of improved means for operating the rod by which the nails
are driven and is particularly applicable to an invention for which Letters Patent
were granted to me dated 31st October 1883 No. 5185.
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The accompanying drawing shews a machine for making boot heels constructed
according to my aforesaid former invention but with the nail driving rod operated
according to my present invention in which the lower end of the aforesaid rod a rests
on the short arm of a bell crank lever ce pivotted on a horizontal shaft d, the lower
arm of the said lever carrying a toothed segment e gearing into another segment f
attached to the treadle g which is pivotted at h. When the treadle y is depressed
the arme raises the rod a, the balance weight serves to raise the treadle to the
normal position.
Machines constructed as above are more compact and occupy less floor space than
those constructed as heretofore.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
1st. In boot and shoe machinery the segments e and ƒ for operating the nail.driving
rod substantially as set forth.
2nd. Boot and shoe machinery constructed substantially as set forth.
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