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Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Tiles.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Tiles.
I, ANDERS MARTINUS STRUSHOLM, a citizen of the United States of America,
residing at Woodbridge, in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, one
of the United States of America, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
My invention has relation to improvements in tile, and it consists in the novel
construction and arrangement of the parts. In the accompanying drawings the
figures represent my improved tile and modifications thereof.
My invention is described as follows:-
The tile has cut in its back the grooves, 1, the grooves are arranged parallel in
sets, and the inner ends of one set are directly opposite the inner ends of the other
set and are separated by the cross-web, 2. Between the grooves which run in
parallel lines, is the solid part, 3, of the tiles, and on the other sides of the grooves
are the solid parts, 4, which run parallel to the part, 3.
the parts 3 and 4, and are made integral therewith.
The cross-webs 2, connect
Thus it will be seen that this
tile is strengthened both ways, and at the same time it possesses all the virtues of
the grooved tile. The front of the tile may be plane or decorated with any
suitable figures, and the back of the tile may be provided with any number of
grooves, the grooves having outlets in but two opposite edges of the tile.
In Figure 1 I show a tile which has the sides of its grooves beveled, while in
Figure 2, I show a tile which has grooves with sides, part perpendicular and part
beveled. This construction does away with the sharp angles, and the edges of the
grooves are not apt to chip off.
In Figure 3, I show a tile made as above described, and having the parts 3 and 4
dug out so as to make the tile light, and at the same time the raised edges around
the parts will add strength and brace the tile in all directions.
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. A tile provided with a plurality of grooves in its under surface, said grooves
commencing at opposite edges thereof and terminating at such a distance there-
from as to leave a web between their approximate ends, the said grooves having
bevelled sides, substantially as set forth.
2. A tile provided with a plurality of grooves in its under surface, said grooves
commencing at opposite edges thereof and terininating at such a distance therefrom
as to leave a web between their approximate ends, the said grooves having bevelled
sides and recessed portions entirely within the edges of the tile and extending
parallel with the said grooves, as set forth.
Dated this 14th day of 1900
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
An Improved Arrangement for Feeding Oil Engines with Oil in a Duly-regulated Manner.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by CARL JOHANN AUGUST FRIEDRICH JASTRAM,
of 47, Grosse Reichetrstrasse, Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany.]
An Improved Arrangement for Feeding Oil Engines with Oil in a
Duly-regulated Manner.
I, HENRY WINCKLER, of 110, Cannon Street, London, E.C. in the County of
Middlesex, Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to manufacture an improved arrangement for feeding
oil engines with oil in a duly-regulated manner.
Fig. I and section C D illustrate the position of the slide-valve a, during the
admission of oil. The oil is forced, by pressure, through admission-channel o into
the annular slide-valve a, by way of an air-chamber i, and a channel c in the valve-
seating f. In the course of this process, the air-chamber is partly filled with oil which
will compress the air contained in the chamber according to the amount of pressure
existing in the feed-pipe. This compressed air serves on the one hand to compensate
any oscillations or fluctuations occurring throughout the whole feeding channel,
while on the other hand it will propel the oil with great velocity, and in a favorable
direction, towards and into the feed-channel b of the annular slide-valve a.
oil will find the channel b filled with (non compressed) air, which will be forced
into the air-chamber k of the annular slide-valve a.
The
The annular slide-valve a, by means of a catch-pin n, is gripped by a drawing-
rod which is connected with a lever or latch on the exhaust-valve of the engine.
Fig. I and section A B illustrate the process of delivering the oil thus admitted,
into the interior of the engine. On the closing of the exhaust-valve, the lever
or latch on that valve will shift the annular slide-valve a (by means of the afore-
said drawing rod) so as to place its feed-channel immediately against the
suction-channel e.
As soon as the piston in the cylinder begins to exert a suction, the oil contained
in the feed-channel 6 will be drawn into the cylinder through the suction-channel e
and suction-valve g. At the same time the compressed air in the air-chamber k,
as well as the atmospheric pressure of the outside air, entering through the air-
hole h, will help to accelerate the flow of oil. Thus the feed-channel 6 will be
completely emptied of oil.
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:
An arrangement for feeding oil engines with oil in a duly-regulated manner,
characterised by an oil-admission-channel (o) in the valve-seating (f), an air
chamber (i), a suction channel (e), and suction-valve (g); further by the annular
slide-valve (a), with the feed-channel (b) and the air-chamber (k), and the slide-
cover (d) with the air-hole (/).
Dated this 30th day of November 1892.
HENRY WINCKLER,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Still Columns.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1892-Accepted, 25th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Still Columns.
I, Dr. HEINRICH HIRZEL, of Leipzig-Plagwitz, in the Empire of Germany,
Professor, 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 still column shelves, the overflow pipes are at present placed diametrically
opposite to each other, the presumption being that the liquor or wash to be
distilled, in its travel from the inlet to the outlet pipe, will divide into two currents,
both of which will be exposed in equal measure to the aqueous vapour issuing from
the inverted bell or bonnet. But this presumption is not realized in practice, as, in
the absence of a very accurate construction of the shelves and their fittings, and
in the event of the shelves becoming furred or having foreign bodies occur in them,
the liquor or wash to be distilled will move for the most part only along one half of
the shelf towards the outlet pipe, whilst on the other half the aqueous vapours will
escape, without coming in contact with the larger portion of the liquor or wash to
be distilled, whereby the efficiency or duty capacity of the shelves will be greatly
impaired.
The improvements constituting the subject of the present invention obviate this
objectionable feature of the shelves as hitherto constructed and fitted. These
improvements consist in placing the inlet and outlet pipes a a' of the shelves as near
as possible to each other with a partition Z between them, as shown in the drawing,
instead of placing them diametrically opposite to each other as heretofore. By this
means the liquor or wash running in at a is compelled to travel round the bell or
bonnet towards the outlet pipe a', through which it will run on to the shelf next
below, where it will travel a like course, but in an opposite direction, consequent on
the outlet pipe of an upper shelf being at the same time the inlet pipe of a lower
shelf. This motion of the liquor or wash is repeated as it descends from one shelf
to another until it arrives at the bottom of the column.
During the journey around the bell or bonnet, the whole of the liquor or wash is
acted upon by the aqueous vapour, which alone can ensure the exhaustive action of
the shelves.
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 improvement of still columns by locating the inlet pipe a of each shelf near
to the outlet pipe a', and by placing a partition Z between the two, so as to ensure
a greater extent than heretofore of travel around each shelf of the liquor or wash to
be distilled, substantially as herein shown and described.
1000
DR. HEINRICH HIRZEL,
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Device for Opening Ball-stoppered Bottles.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1892-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Opening Ball-stoppered Bottles.
I, WILLIAM FLETCHER of The Drury-Lowe Arms Inn, Smithy Houses, Denby
in the County of Derby, Publican 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 this invention is to provide a simple and effective means of opening
ball-stoppered bottles and at the same time protecting the hands and person of the
operator in case the bottle should burst.
1 form my improved device preferably of wire and as shewn on the accompanying
drawings in which
Figure 1 is a vertical section on line 'a'a' and Figure 2 is a plan looking
down.
The wires A which form the sides of my improved device are bent over and
inwards at the top and left hanging down sufficiently far to form the spigot B for
pressing in the ball-stopper, these wires may be wrapped round if desired with
other wire as at C and the whole may be soldered or otherwise fastened together
and brought to an even and smooth external surface or I may if desired or found
necessary fill in the space D with a suitable piece of metal but it will be found
sufficient for bottles of an ordinary size to simply turn in the wires, wrap their
round with other wire and solder the whole together as already described.
side wires A are continued down and turned round a bottom ring as at E the sides
being strengthened if found necessary by additional rings F and the whole firmly
fixed together by being dipped in a galvanizing bath or by other suitable means.
The
It will be seen that when this device is placed upon the ball-stoppered bottle the
spigot B falls upon the ball and when pressure is applied the bottle is opened with
perfect safety to the operator in case the bottle should burst, the wires being placed
sufficiently close together to prevent any particles of glass from coming through.
It is evident that I may vary the wire construction, for instance I may have it
interlaced, but for ordinary use I prefer to keep to the simple form as illustrated.
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 construction of a device of wire or the like as and for the purposes herein
described and as illustrated by the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 29th day of July 1892.
W. SWINDELL,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Medicinal Compound.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medicinal Compound.
1, CHARLES DIXON, 22, New Square, Cambridge, Tailor and Rope Maker, 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 an improved compound for curative purposes, intended
for use in all kinds of skin diseases.
In carrying out my invention I take the following substances in about the
proportions stated:-Precipitate of chalk 1 oz., milk of sulphur 1 third oz.,
common white soap (for preference powdered) 1 oz., powdered chillies 1 oz.
common powdered brimstone 1 oz., cayenne pepper I OZ., and common lard 1 oz., I
mix these together adding a little scent for effect, and also about half a pint of
water. They are then thoroughly stirred for about an hour over a good fire and
afterwards taken out and put in suitable pots or cans.
This compound is for outward application and can be used for any form of skin
disease; it should be applied for at least six hours.
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 improved medicinal compound for use in skin diseases, prepared with the
above named substances and substantially in the manner above described.
Dated this 18th day of November 1892.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Paste.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Paste.
I, ALBERT MORLEY, of New Inn, Burslem, Staffordshire, Auctioneer, 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 cleaning and polishing paste.
According to my invention, for cleaning and polishing metallic surfaces and the
like, I employ flint (such as used by potters) which is first burnt, then crushed and
ground by any suitable means or appliance to a fine powder, then mixed with grease,
fat, oil, or other such liquid, which acts as a binder and lubricant and prevents
scratching by the flint, the paste is put up or sold preferably in tins or boxes and
on the application of a little moisture is ready for use.
For cleaning glass, windows, or the like, I employ preferably water or a wet cloth
or leather along with the powdered flint which is put up and sold in a loose state
in tins or boxes ready for use.
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. The improved cleaning and polishing paste composed of powdered flint mixed
with grease, fat, oil, or other such liquid, substantially as described.
2. The use in cleaning glass, windows, or the like, of a paste composed of
powdered flint and water substantially as described.
Dated this 16th day of August 1892.
ALBERT MORLEY.
Improved Artificial Stones.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1892
Improved Artificial Stones.
I, JAMES SAMUEL HOLLIDAY of Rutland House, Knatchbull Road, Camberwell,
in the County of Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in so called mineral (i.e. very hard)
artificial stones and those manufactured according to the present invention are more
particularly applicable for building purposes, especially when the face is to be
carved or sculptured.
In carrying the invention into effect, I prepare two compositions. One of them
produces the facing; and the other, the backing stone. The object in using two
compositions, instead of making the block homogeneous throughout, is to impart to
the face side of the stone, and for the necessary depth, a fineness of grain such as is
demanded by the exigencies of the sculptor's or carver's art, but the presence of
which in the back portion of the block would not add to the practical utility of it.
The composition for the facing is as follows:-―
The above materials are mixed together and the necessary amount of water
added. After they have been thoroughly amalgamated, the composition is poured
into a mould for a depth equal to the thickness that the facing of the finished block
is to be.
These are amalgamated as described above with reference to the facing, and the
resulting composition poured into the mould upon the facing till the required
thickness of the block is provided for.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed declare that what I
claim is
1. The herein before described composition for producing a fine grained or facing
stone, as set forth.

page_text: 3. Artificial stone produced by the combination of a facing and a backing of the
respective compositions, as set forth.
4. The combination in an artificial stone of a facing and a backing as set forth.
Dated this 5th day of March 1892.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement for Securing or Fastening Bags, Sacks, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 21st Feb., 1893—Accepted, 8th Apr., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement for Securing or Fastening Bags, Sacks, and
the like.
FREDERICK JOHN BEAUMONT Electrical Engineer 37 Stockwell Park Crescent
Brixton, London S.W. and HENRY FERGUSON INMAN HALLOWS Wine &
Spirit Merchant Chequers Hotel High Street Walthamstow, Essex, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to provide a bracelet, band or chain, with spikes
eminating from the said band or chain from the inside, in such a manner, that when
the band, bracelet, or chain, is placed round the top part of sack, or bag, the spikes
penetrate into the material and we lock the ends of chain, band, or bracelet by means
of a padlock, or boxlock and this prevents the mouth of the sack, or bag, being
opened. We also hinge the bracelet if necessary so as to adapt the bracelet or
band more readily.
1003
F. J. BEAUMONT.
H. F. INMAN HALLOWS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement for Securing or Fastening Bags, Sacks, and
the like.
We, FREDERICK JOHN BEAUMONT Electrical Engineer 37 Stockwell Park
Crescent Brixton London, and HENRY FERGUSON INMAN HALLOWS Wine &
Spirit Merchant, Chequers Hotel High Street, Walthamstow, Essex, 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 this invention is to provide a means of closing the ends of bags or
sacks, instead of using string, by means of a hinged collar provided with spikes upon
its inner surface & the same carried out in the following manner reference being
made to the annexed drawing in which
Fig. 1 is a plan view of my invention.
a & a¹ two semicircular pieces forming a ring & hinged at b and having a suitable
number of pins or spikes c around the inside circumference of the ring. d hasp for
receiving the lever e, which is pivoted to a¹ at f. A padlock is used in conjunction
with the hasp d for locking the device. If desired the end of the piece a' may be
slotted so as to pass over the hasp d and a padlock used as before.
The action is as follows; the ring a & a is opened out and the ends of the bag or
sack to be closed is inserted within the circumference of the ring which upon being
closed, the spikes center the bag, and secure same, the ring being locked in this
position by the padlock.
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) A hinged ring provided with spikes upon its inner circumference in combina-
tion with a hasp and padlock substantially as described.
chrom 1902
An Alloy.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 10th May. 1892-Accepted, 2nd July, 1892
COMILDID DIUINICATION.
An Alloy.
I, ERNEST WILLIAM COOKE, Gentleman, of 1872 North Halstead Street, City
of Chicago, State of Illinois, United States of America, 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 alloy consists of cast iron or steel, aluminum and copper combined by means
of a suitable flux. The proportions of the metals forming the alloy are in the order
which I have named them, the steel being in excess and at least seventy-five per cent.
of said alloy.
I find that in manufacturing my alloy I may use from one to twenty parts
of any one of the metals comprising said alloy, together with any amount varying
from one to twenty parts of any of the other metals, and obtain the same
results.
The iron or steel is first melted, together with any suitable flux, and to the mass
I add the aluminum and copper. When this mass is molten I then pour it into
suitable moulds and allow it to barden, the alloy thus produced being of an
exceedingly fine and hard grain, and not requiring any tempering to enable it when
cast in shape to cut the hardest steel or glass.
Another peculiar feature of the alloy is that it cuts very freely, and a tool made
of this alloy does not have to be "dressed" after being taken from the mould, but
is immediately ready for use. In view of this feature I am enabled to cut files, or
other such fine work, which heretofore it has been necessary to make by the use of
expensive tools and machinery.
As it is obvious this alloy is adapted for many uses, among which are machine
and lathe tools, glass cutters, cutlery, etc.
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. An alloy comprising steel, aluminum and copper, and in which the steel is in
excess of the other ingredients, as set forth.
2. An alloy comprising steel, aluminum and copper, and in which the proportions
of said metals are in the order in which they are named.
3. An alloy comprising steel, aluminum and copper, the proportion of steel being
at least seventy-five per cent. of the alloy, as set forth.
Dated this 10th
VRUT AKALIN an nGOT 2014 AR
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.
Certain Improvements in Iron or Steel Tubes for Steam Boilers.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1892-Accepted, 31st Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Certain Improvements in Iron or Steel Tubes for Steam Boilers.
I ANATOLE BERE, of 22 Chaussée d'Antin, Paris, France, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The tubes forming the object of this application for Patent only differ from those
at present in use in so far as they are divided into two equal parts by means
of a diametrical partition, as shown in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing. Such
partition may form part of the tube, riz.: be of one and the same piece with
the tube, or it may be welded to the said tube.
The utility of such a partition is evident. By increasing the contact of the
gases passing through metallic tubes, the said partition will serve to collect more
fully the heat of these gases, which it will transmit to the sides of the tubes,
the result being a more rapid as well as a more economical production of steam..
The application of such tubes to the boilers of locomotives, steamers, and to
steam boilers in general will therefore be attended with great advantages.
The welded partition may be of uniform section, see Fig. 1, or of varied section
as shown in Fig. 2. It may also assume an helicoidal form, in such manner that
being horizontal at one end of the said tubes, it may be vertical at the other,
see Fig. 4. It may or may not extend throughout the whole length of the tube,
and may be open in the middle for one or several millimetres, see Fig. 3, if
thought desirable, to allow of dilatation or to diminish the resistance to the
passage of the gases and facilitate the draught.
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 formation of iron or steel tubes with a partition separating such tubes into
two equal or nearly equal parts, such partition being either of uniform or varied
section, helicoidal, or open in the middle.
13
1000
A. H. REED,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Water Mains and Water Service Pipes:
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 29th June, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 29th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 20th May, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water Mains and Water Service Pipes:
I WILLIAM HENRY PICK, of 13, Lower Ernest Street, Bradford, in the
County of York, Joiner and Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in water mains and water service pipes
for supplying and distributing water for domestic purposes and its object is to
preserve the water flowing through the pipes from contamination by contact with
the inner metallic face of the pipe.
For this purpose I employ by preference iron or steel pipes and insert an inner
or lining pipe of glazed earthenware secured in position by grout or cement.
Dated this 28th day of June 1892.
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Bradford, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water Mains and Water Service Pipes.
J, WILLIAM HENRY PICK, of 13, Lower Ernest Street, Bradford, in the
County of York, Joiner and Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in water mains and water service pipes
for supplying and distributing water for domestic purposes and its object is to
preserve the water flowing through the pipes from contamination by contact with
the inner metallic face of the pipe.
For this purpose I employ iron or steel pipes and insert an inner lining pipe of
glazed earthenware secured in position by grout or cement.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying sheet of drawings forming a part of
this Specification in which similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts
in each of the figures.
Figure 1, represents a longitudinal section of two pieces of my improved pipe
connected by an ordinary coupling. Figure 2, is a cross section of the same.
Figure 3, is a sectional elevation of an elbow junction with a short piece of pipe
screwed thereto.
Figure 4, is a similar view of a tee junction.
Figure 5, is a similar view of a round elbow, and Figure 6, is an end view of the
same.
The letter A designates the pipe or coating of steel or iron. B is the inner
earthenware pipe and C represents the grouting or cement filling the space between
the two.
In the tee piece (Figure 4) an opening D is left in B concentric with the
opening E of the tee and the short piece of earthenware pipe B' is introduced
into E to form a branch from B.
In Figures 5, and 6 A and B are curved to a portion of a circle or are made to
concentric curves to allow B to be introduced into A.

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-
―
The combination with iron of steel piping, of an inner tube of glazed earthen-
ware, substantially as herein shown and described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
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1000
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Bradford, Agents.
Improvements in Painting Creosoted Poles and other articles.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 16th Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Painting Creosoted Poles and other articles.
I, JOHN HUGHES, of 18 King Street, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster,
Decorator, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in painting telegraph and telephone poles
and similar articles which have been previously treated with creosote, and the
chief object of my improvements is to preserve the paint from the action of the
creosote.
I accomplish this object by first coating the pole or other creosoted article when
the surface is as dry as practicable with a special preparation prior to applying
the ordinary paint.
A suitable preparation for the purposes of my invention consists of a combination
of shellac, methylated spirit and camphor, and the following proportions give good
results:-Dissolve half a pound of shellac in a gallon of methylated spirit and
add from one to two ounces of camphor.
I wish it to be understood however that I do not confine myself to the above
specified proportions as they may be varied or modified without departing from the
nature of my invention.
The creosoted pole or other article having been coated with the aforesaid pre-
paration is painted when dry, with a paint of any desired colour; but which must
be mixed without oil, the pigment being preferably mixed instead with gold size and
turpentine.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The use and application of a mixture of shellac, methylated spirit and camphor
substantially as herein described for the purpose of coating creosoted poles and
other articles prior to painting the same.
2. Coating creosoted poles and other articles with a preparation of shellac,
methylated spirit and camphor and subsequently painting the same with a pigment
mixed without oil and preferably mixed with gold size and turpentine substantially
as herein set forth.
Dated this 15th day of March 1892.
H. B. BARLOW,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Mattress for the use of Invalids.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May 1892-Accepted, 31st Dec., 1892
VUMILIE DI DUIFICATION
An Improved Mattress for the use of Invalids.
I HANNAH FOX HARDING of 112 Queen Street Woollahra Sydney in the
Colony of New South Wales Trained Medical and Surgical Nurse do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
The object of this improved mattress (with india-rubber air cushion) is to give
comfort to any bed ridden patient, to prevent bedsores, and to facilitate the use of
the bed pan.
The construction is that of an ordinary mattress stuffed with horsehair and covered
with a striped linen or other ticking with hollow cavity twenty (20) inches in diameter
(or thereabouts) leaving one and a half (1) inches (or thereabouts) of stuffing at
bottom of cavity marked B. Cavity to be a depth of five and a half (5) inches or
thereabouts.
An india-rubber air-cushion or other cushion capable of inflation with air is
made to fit in the cavity B with a projection seven and a half (7) inches long or
thereabouts with valve at the end to allow of inflation at the opening marked F
on the side of the mattress such opening to have a piece of ticking placed around
for the purpose of strengthening.
After inflating the air cushion make the bed in the ordinary way, and lay the
patient on the bed with the lower part of the back on the air cushion, when the
bed-pan is needed loosen the bed-clothes at bottom and sides and unscrew the valve
of the air-cushion to allow the escape of the air and the collapse of air-cushion.
Place the pan under the patient, at the same time slightly raise the patient with
the left hand. After removing the bed-pan inflate the cushion and rearrange the
bed clothes.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING.
Fig. 1. represents the air cushion (A) inflated.
Fig. 2 is the mattress (C). The cavity in the mattress with the cushion out being
shown at B.
A square of waterproof sheeting over the centre of the mattress is shown at D.
The screw valve of the air-cushion is shown at E, and the opening in the side of
the mattress at F.
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 combination of the air-cushion with the cavity in the mattress for the
purpose and in the manner substantially as herein described.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1892
0 Witness:
E. F. JEKERSON,
Solicitor,
86, Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales.
H. FOX HARDING.
A Combined Umbrella-case and Walking-stick.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Umbrella-case and Walking-stick.
We, MAX HARTUNG and PAUL ADAM, both of 76 Bülow Strasse, Berlin,
Merchants, 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 subject of this invention is an umbrella-case in the shape of a tubular sheath
closed at its lower end made of aluminium, or other suitable material, or else
consisting of a wooden tube which, for greater strength, is lined with an interior
tube of aluminium or other metal, firmly joined to it by means of some kind of
cement.
Both styles of execution are illustrated in the appended drawings.
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indicates
In Fig. 1 showing the umbrella case in the form of a simple metallic sheath,
A represents the sheath closed at its lower end by a ferrule and the umbrella
inserted therein ready for immediate use. By a simple pressure the head of the
case is made to open whereby the umbrella is exposed ready for use.
pads of india rubber, or cork or other suitable elastic material, inserted in- the
knob k as well as in the ferrule z and arranged so as to lie up close against the ends
of the umbrella thus effectually preventing the umbrella s from shifting or shaking
within the case.
Fig. 2 shows a second style of execution. In this instance, the umbrella case
consists of a hollow caner with a metallic interior lining m but otherwise its
arrangement corresponds completely to that of the case shown in Fig. 1.
This umbrella case, intended to serve at the same time as a walking stick, is
specially adapted for use by travellers tourists and sportsmen, and excels by its
durability, lightness, and elegant appearance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
An umbrella case, consisting of a tubular sheath h closed at its lower end and
made of aluminium or other suitable material, or else of a wooden tuber which, for
greater strength, is lined with an interior case m of aluminium or other suitable
metal firmly cemented to it by some suitable binding material, the arrangement
being moreover characterized by elastic insertions (india rubber cork and the like)
placed into the knob and the ferrule in order to keep the folded umbrella firmly in
position within the case.
Dated this 30th day of June 1892.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Carving Forks
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 29th Oct.. 1892-Accepted. 3rd Feb.. 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carving Forks.
WARRINGTON SLATER & WALTER SLATER trading as Slater Brothers 159 to
165 Fitzwilliam Street Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers we do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows"
To obtain this improvement we cut the spring somewhat in the form of the
letter the said spring being rivetted on the top side of the fork shank at the
cross section-this cross section being at the end of fork shank nearest the prongs.
The two ends are then bent down or over the fork shank to form a rest for the
fork when not in use. The long and straight part of the T running along the fork
shank nearly up to the bolster. At this end a hole is drilled through the spring
whereby a guard of required form is rivetted on the spring, thus the guard and
spring take action from the outside and top of the fork shank and so no long hole
(which is usually made in fork shanks) is required.
Dated this 2nd day of February 1892.
WARRINGTON SLATER.
WALTER SLATER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carving Forks.
WARRINGTON SLATER and WALTER SLATER trading as Slater Brothers at
159 to 165 Fitzwilliam Street Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers we 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 with
reference to the accompanying drawings :—
To obtain this improvement we cut a spring somewhat in the form of the
letter T the said spring being rivetted on the top side of the fork shank at the
cross section No. 3 this cross section being at the end of the fork shank nearest
the prongs the two ends are then bent down or over the fork shank to form a rest
for the fork when not in use as at No. 1. The long & straight part of the
letter T running along the fork shank nearly up to the bolster. At this end a
hole is drilled through the spring whereby a guard of required form as No. 2 is
rivetted on the spring thus the guard & spring take action from the outside &
top of the fork shank No. 4 and no long hole (which is usually made in fork
shanks) is required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
1st. That our improvement gives a rest for both knife & fork when not in use.
2nd. That the guard when in use protects the hand from being cut by the knife
both on the top of and underneath the fork.
3rd. The spring being long has more leverage & hence does not get out of order
so soon as the old style.
Dated this 27th day of October 1892.
WARRINGTON SLATER.
WALTER SLATER.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Heads or Pommels for Ladies' Saddles.
Year: 1892

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Date of Application, 9th Feb., 1892
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION. ***
Improvements in the Manufacture of Heads or Pommels for Ladies'
Saddles.
EDWARD JONES,,, 145-7 Camden Street Birmingham, Saddler and HARRY
BOOTE 74 Aberdeen Street Birmingham, Saddler do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to certain improvements in the manufacture of heads or
pommels for side saddles, & is designed to simplify the construction of those parts
which are known as the head or pommel & the leaping head or pommel.
We may form the said head or pommel. by a detachable metal rim fixed on the
ordinary head or in one piece of metal such as a casting or stamping, the underside
being lined with felt or an inflated india rubber case, or any suitable material to
form the pad.
We may form the metallic foundation so that it may become detachable &
reversible.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Heads or Pommels for Ladies'
Saddles.
EDWARD JONES 145-7 Camden Street Birmingham Saddler and HARRY
BOOTE 74 Aberdeen Street Birmingham Saddler 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 relates to improvements in the manufacture of the heads or
pommels of ladies saddles. I may form the foundation of the head either by a
piece of metal or other material, fastened to the pommel on the saddle tree or I
may make the foundation of the heads and the pommel, one solid piece of metal, or
other material, screwed into or otherwise fastened on to the saddle tree.
To make this clear I refer to the annexed drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side view of a piece of metal (or other material) which is made to the
shape of the pommel when the latter is finished.
Fig. 2 is a front view of the same & shows how the metal or other substance
takes the shape of the finished head & does away with the necessity of making
leather or other rolls to form the shape before putting the final covering on
it. The back of this piece of metal can be padded with felt, or any suitable
material.
Figs. 3 and 4 show the same things as finally covered with leather or other
material.
Fig. 5 shows how by putting a screw to the heads it can be attached to the
saddle.
Fig. 6 shows how the invention can be attached to the saddle, by screwing or
otherwise fixing it against an upright already on the saddle.
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page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is,
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That instead of making the head by leather or other rolls, the shape is already
there in metal or other material & requires only to be covered & padded.
Improvements in Slag Boxes and similar Moulds for Blast Furnaces, Steel Works, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Apr., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 14th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 20th Apr., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Slag Boxes and similar Moulds for Blast Furnaces,
Steel Works, and the like.
I, WILLIAM MAYER of 14 Croft Terrace Jarrow on Tyne in the County of
Durham Foreman Moulder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:
The construction of a cast iron mould or moulds made with corrugations on either
the outside or the inside as shown in drawings. The corrugations can be made
vertical or in any other form and by breaking the true radial line they will thus
become flexible and allow for expansion and contraction when used for molten
material.
The moulds can be made either square, circular, oblong, oval or any other form
and by being constructed as stated above can be made much lighter and will cool
sooner and not be affected so much by expansion and contraction, and will last
much longer and effect a great saving in time and cost. By the above named
moulds slag blocks can be made in various forms for building purposes.
Dated this 12th do of Anril 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Slag Boxes and similar Moulds for Blast Furnaces,.
Steel Works, and the like.
I WILLIAM MAYER of 14 Croft Terrace Jarrow on Tyne County Durham
Foreman Moulder 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 nature, principal, and application of the invention consists of a series of
tapered corrugations as shown on the plan left with Complete Specification of slag
boxes shown on bogies, of such as are used at blast furnaces steel works and the
like.
For conveying the molten slag away the corrugations extend from the top to the
bottom as shown on plan. The said corrugations break the radial or horizontal
lines of expansion as the case may be and renders the slag box or tub flexible when
heated to expansion or cooling to contraction and thus prevents the slag tubs or
boxes from breaking like the plain, ordinary kind of slag boxes or tubs in general
use.
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 :-
An Instrument for Finding, Drawing, and Measuring Any and Every Form of Curve.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug.. 1893-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Instrument for Finding, Drawing, and Measuring Any and Every
Form of Curve.
CHARLES WILLIAM PRESTON 146 Beverley Road, Kingston upon Hull, Clerk,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:―
The instrument for which Letters Patent are desired to be granted, is one for
finding, drawing and measuring any and every conceivable form of curve, both
concave & convex.
The means by which I accomplish this, are by the aid of a spring of any
material or substance (upon which, measurements are marked) fastened into the
ends of two moveable arms, & the arms are moved until the spring adapts itself to
the curve required.
The advantages I claim for this invention are
1. A quick & easy method of finding and drawing any and every conceivable
form of curve, both concave and convex.
2. A quick & easy method of measuring the length of any curve.
UHARVE
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Instrument for Finding, Drawing, and Measuring Any and Every
Form of Curve.
CHARLES WILLIAM PRESTON of 146 Beverley Road, Kingston upon Hull, 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:-
The instrument is one by the aid of which any and every form of curve can be
found, drawn, and measured. It consists of two or more arms, A, A, which join at
one end and form an angle, which angle can be adjusted to any degree. At the
free end of each arm a bracket, B. B. is made to rotate and is fastened and adjusted
by the aid of a screw or other means. A spring C. C. of any material or substance
and of any required length, is fastened into or on the brackets B. B. The
brackets B. B. and arms A. A. are then adjusted until the spring is set to the curve
required to be drawn or measured, and the drawing or measuring of the curve is
then performed.
Two or more springs are used. One is of uniform strength throughout its length
so as to come to a full curve. The others are made weaker in one or more portions
of their lengths than the other portions, and thus the spring is able to form sharp
curves when fixed in the brackets.
Measurements-if required-are put on the face of the springs so that the length
of a curve can readily be ascertained.
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. An improved method for finding any and every form of curve.
2. An improved method of measuring the length of any curve.
CHARLES WILLIAM PRESTON.
CHARLES WILLIAM PRESTON.