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Improvements in Toy Hoops.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 27th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 6th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Toy Hoops.
I JOSEPH ARTLEY ATTRELL of Pleasant View St. Catherines Road Littlehampton
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in toy hoops and has for its object to provide
such hoops with an india rubber tyre, so as to obviate the noise made by same when
travelling and at same time, enable such hoops to run more easily.
In carrying my invention into practice, I form such hoops of any suitable material
with a hollow rim into which a ring or tyre of india-rubber fits. The tyre is mado
smaller in diameter than the rim of the hoop and is stretched over the said rim the
tyre keeping itself in position by the elastic pressure.
In order to attach the said tyre more securely, adhesive material such as tyre-
cement may be employed or I can fix the said tyre with wire or other suitable fixing
means.
Dated this 28th day of July 1890
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Toy Hoops.
I JOSEPH ARTLEY ATTRELL, of Pleasant View, St. Catherines Road, Littlehampton,
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:―
My invention relates to an improved construction of toy hoop for bowling or
trundling, and has for its object to provide a hoop that will create no noise, and
which will be more easily and speedily bowled or trundled, than those heretofore
in use.
In carrying my invention into practice 1 form such hoops of iron or other equivalent
material, with a hollow groove provided in the outside of the rim, into which I fix
an india-rubber tyre, by contraction or by means of cement or by any other suitable
fixing means.
And in order that my said invention may be more readily understood, I have
made reference to the same on the accompanying drawing, wherein Fig. 1 is a side
view, and Fig. 2 a section of my improved form of hoop, fitted with the india-rubber
tyre.
A. is the rim of the said hoop, which may be formed of iron or other suitable
material, having a groove B on its outer periphery, into which fits an india-rubber
tyre C, which is kept in position by contraction, or by means of cement, or by other
suitable means.
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
In hoops of iron or other equivalent material, the hollow or grooved rim fitted with
an india-rubber tyre, substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn, and for the
purpose set forth.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Churn.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application 16th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 29th Nov., 1890
An Improved Churn.
Communicated from abroad by Tu. VETTER, Gentleman, of Stuttgart, Germany.
I, CHRISTEN REES BONNE of 41 Eastcheap E.C., Patent Agent, in the County of
London, 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 an improved apparatus to be used as a churn for
making butter in small quantities and is especially applicable for domestic use.
As represented upon the annexed sheet of drawings, the machine consists of the
following parts described by reference to the several letters and figures thereon.
Fig. 1. is side elevation of the apparatus.
Fig. 2. plan view of same.
Fig. 3 end elevation.
A bottle or suitable vessel or receptacle (A) for containing the liquid to be operated
upon is mounted in bearings or supports B fixed to a sliding plate D, which is capable
of being moved easily to and fro along the frame or bed plate C. The sliding plato D
lies in a recessed or grooved portion of the frame or bed plate C, and as it carries the
supports or holders of the bottle or similar vessel, the latter has imparted to it a
backward and forward movement when the apparatus is under operation.
At the other end of the frame or bed plate C is mounted a wheel E provided with a
lever or handle F and having a strap or band passing over it and around a smaller
wheel G which works the crank shaft H fixed in bearings J J.
The action of the machine is therefore as follows :-
The bottle or similar vessel being filled with the cream from which the butter is to
be produced, it is hermetically closed, and the connecting links or rods K K, from the
crank shaft II to the sliding piece or plate D, are actuated by turning the fly wheol E
by means of handle or lever F. The motion of the wheel E is transmitted to the smaller
wheel G by suitable strap or belt and thence to the crank shaft, though it is evident
the same result may be attained by the use of toothed gearing or by using cams or
eccentrics on a plain shaft or spindle, instead of the crank shaft represented in the
accompanying drawings.
By the use of this apparatus a to and fro motion is given to the bottle or like
vessel containing the liquid to be operated upon, and the effect of churning is thereby
produced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I hereby declare that what I
claim as my invention is
The churn or apparatus for producing butter for domestic use, consisting essentially
of the bottle or vessel A mounted on supports B fixed to sliding portion D of frame
or bed plate C, and worked as bereinbefore described by the action of wheels F and G
and crank shaft II with connecting links or rods K K all substantially as herein-
before set forth and described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
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C. R. BONNE & Co.,
41, Eastcheap, London, E.C., Authorised Patent and Trade Mark Agents.
A New or Improved Removeable Cap for Sticks of Sealing Wax, the said Cap being applicable as a Stamp or Seal.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 15th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1891
A New or Improved Removeable Cap for Sticks of Sealing Wax,
the said Cap being applicable as a Stamp or Seal.
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1, MABEL ANNIE IMPEY-LOVIBOND, of Newhall, Ardleigh, in the County
of Essex, Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows
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This invention relates to a new or improved cap for sticks of sealing wax, the
said cap being applicable as a stamp or seal.
The cap is made of any suitable material, preferably of thin metal, and in section
it is made to conform to the section of the stick of sealing wax, on the end of which
it is to be placed. The cap is made of any suitable length, one end being closed
and the stamp or seal of any design engraved, embossed, or otherwise formed
thereon, or affixed thereto in any suitable manner.
Dated this 18th day of December 1890.
CASTLE SMITH,
Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Removeable Cap for Sticks of Sealing Wax,
the said Cap being applicable as a Stamp or Seal.
I MABEL ANNIE IMPEY-LOVIBOND, of Newhall, Ardleigh, in the County of
Essex, Spinster, 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 new or improved cap for sticks of sealing wax, the
said cap being applicable as a stamp or seal.
The cap is made of any suitable material, preferably of thin metal, and in section
is made to conform to the section of the stick of sealing wax, on the end of which
it is to be placed. The cap is made of any suitable length or shape one end being
closed and the stamp or seal of any design engraved, embossed or otherwise formed
thereon, or affixed thereto in any suitable manner.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood and carried into
practice I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying
drawings in which similar letters indicate corresponding parts throughout.
As shewn at Figure 1 the cap A is adapted to closely envelope the end of a stick
of Bealing wax, and is slit at B on two or more sides to allow of its embracing
the said stick of sealing wax with a spring like grip and adapt itself to any
irregularities of surface thereon. The closed end C is engraved, embossed or
otherwise formed as a stamp or seal.
Figure 2 shows an engraved plate secured to the closed end C of the сар; and
at Fig. 3 the said end is made solid.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what mauner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The combination of a renovable cap with a stamp or seal substantially as
described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 15th day of September 1891.
66
CASTLE SMITH,
Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Preparation for the Cure of Pulmonary Complaints.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left. 4th July, 1891-Accepied. 17th Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Preparation for the Cure of Pulmonary Complaints.
I, JAMES JOHN PRETLOVE, of 3 Temple Street, Bristol, in the County of
Bristol, Cork Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows
This invention relates to an improved preparation for the cure of pulmonary
complaints, the following being the ingredients used :-
To every gallon of extract of cloves, I add 1 lbs. of honey and 1 lb. of brown
sugar candy.
This preparation being a great expectorant is of great value for the cure of all
affections of the chest, lungs, coughs, hoarseness, whooping cough, tightness of the
chest and the like.
Dated this 28th day of October 1890.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Preparation for the Cure of Pulmonary Complaints.
I JAMES JOHN PRETLOVE of 3 Temple Street Bristol, in the County of Bristol
Cork 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 :-
The invention relates to an improved preparation for the cure of pulmonary
complaints the following being the ingredients used.
To every gallon of extract of cloves I add 14 lbs. of honey and (1) one pound of
brown sugar candy.
The preparation being a great expectorant, is of great value for the cure of all
affections of the chest, lungs, coughs, and hoarseness.
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
My compound, the novelty of which is the extract of cloves in its composition.
Dated this 26th day of September 1891.
JAMES JOHN PRETLOVE,
3, Temple Street, in the City and County of Bristol, Cork Manufacturer.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Biscuits.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 12th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Sept., 1890-Accepted, 25th Oct., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Biscuits.
I, WILLIAM RUSSELL WALKER M.A. partner of the firm of John Walker &
Company 38, 40 & 42 Cleveland Street, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North
Britain, Biscuit Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention which relates to improvements in the manufacture of biscuits has
for its object to prevent the cracking and breaking of biscuits after firing.
In the carrying out of my invention I employ a small quantity of boiled corn flour
or other farinaceous substance, which I add to the flour; I may use any suitable
quantity of boiled corn flour, such as a quarter of a stone of corn flour to one sack of
flour. The corn flour in its boiled state adds tenacity to the biscuit and prevents it
from cracking and breaking after firing.
Dated this 11th dow of June 1890
JOHNSONS,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Petitioner's Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Biscuits.
I, WILLIAM RUSSELL WALKER M.A. partner of the firm of John Walker and
Company of 38, 40 and 42 Cleveland Street, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Biscuit Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention which relates to improvements in the manufacture of biscuits has
for its object to prevent the cracking and breaking of the biscuits after being baked
or fired.
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In the carrying out of my invention I take a small quantity of boiled corn flour or
other farinaceous substance, which I add to the ordinary flour to be used in the
manufacture of the biscuit; 1 may use any suitable quantity of boiled corn flour such
as a quarter of a stone thereof to one sack of flour. These proportions I find produce
satisfactory results, but I do not confine myself to these exact proportions, as they
may vary and still serve the purpose intended. The corn flour in its boiled state adds
tenacity to the biscuit and prevents it from cracking and breaking after being baked
or fired.
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,
In the manufacture of biscuits the employment of boiled corn flour added to the
ordinary flour substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1890.
JOHNSONS,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
JOHNSONS,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Improvement in Brass Taps.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 21st Oct., 1890-Accepted, 7th Feb., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Brass Taps.
I HENRY SAMUEL LAZARUS of 11 Cayton Street City Road London Tea Urn
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
My invention consists of a brass tap to be used specially in tea coffee & cocoa
urns.
It is made to unscrew at the nozzle for the purpose of cleaning out thoroughly
any obstruction such as coffee grounds or tea leaves which occasionally become
clogged in the ordinary tap. By unscrewing the nozzle the opening can be probed
straight through to the pan of urn.
The same will apply to oil cisterns.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Brass Taps.
1, HENRY SAMUEL LAZARUS, of 11, Cayton Street, City Road, in the County
of London, Tea Urn Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to cocks or taps and especially to such as are used in con-
nection with tea and coffee urns, the object of my invention being to construct cocks
or taps in such a manner that they may be readily cleaned.
According to my invention the nozzle of the cock or tap is made detachable from
the other portion so that when the said nozzle is removed a wire or probe may be
passed through the passage of the cock or tap to remove any obstruction therein.
My invention will be readily understood by reference to the accompanying
drawing in which a indicates the shell or casing of the cock, b the plug and c the
detachable nozzle which latter as shown is adapted to be connected to the casing by
screw threads d.
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 manufacture and use of a cock or tap having a detachable nozzle, substan-
tially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Deted the 20th day of October 1890.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
The Manufacture and Production of a New Antiseptic.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Manufacture and Production of a New Antiseptic.
I, JAMES YATE JOHNSON of 47 Lincoln's Inn Fields in the County of Middlesex
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been com-
municated to me from abroad by Edouard Salomon of 57 Rue de l'Aqueduc, Paris in
the Republic of France, Chemical Engineer 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 new product possessing valuable antiseptic properties
and capable of being employed with perfect safety. By means of this invention,
bichloride of mercury is enabled to be generally employed as an antiseptic agent
without risk of accidental poisoning by its absorption into the system.
The said product can be manufactured in practice by proceeding as follows:-To a
solution containing from say one thousandth to two thousandths of bichloride of mercury
which is the most powerful antiseptic known, or say for example to a solution con-
taining from about 1 gramme to 50 centigrammes of the said bichloride per litre, sodium
chloride is added the weight of which may be as much as froth say 80 to 100 grammes
per litre after which a sulphate, such as sulphate of zinc, sulphate of copper or
sulphate of cadmium is added in variable proportions in such a manner as to increase
the emetic or vomitory action of the sodium chloride. It is preferable to employ the
sulphate of cadmium whose active properties both as a secondary or auxiliary antiseptic
agent and as an emetic are such as to enable this salt to be employed in very small
quantities of say about 50 centigrammes per litre of the aforesaid solution. These
substances although simultaneously present in the same solution are not modified or
affected by reaction.
The degree of concentration of the product obtained according to this invention
may be modified according to circumstances and tartaric acid may be added
to it or it may be combined with colouring matter or with perfumes which do not in
any way affect the valuable properties which it possesses namely of providing an
extremely active antiseptic without danger of poisoning by absorption.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is-
1st. The manufacture of an antiseptic agent containing bichloride of mercury in
combination with an emetic substantially as hereinbefore described.
2nd. The manufacture of an antiseptic agent composed of bichloride of mercury in
combination with sulphate of cadmium or other like salt with or without tartaric acid
substantially as hereinbefore described.
3rd. As a new article of manufacture the antiseptic compound or product herein-
before described.
Dated this 27th day of Avant 1890
An Improved Machine for Punching Holes into Slates for Covering Buildings.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 8th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 13th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Machine for Punching Holes into Slates for Covering
Buildings.
WILLIAM HAYHURST Cramp Maker 1 Cattlow Street Burnley Lancashire.
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a punching mechine which is used for punching holes
into slates & is worked with a scrue which workes into a bush or nut which is fixed
into the mechine.
My improvement consists in this bush or nut being put together in several
segments or parts made taper outside in order that they may be tightned up as
they were slack these several parts are tightned up all togather by a nut & may
be part plane & part a thread inside or all thread or all plane for the spindle or
serue to work in & be tight.
Dated this 16th dow of Lu. 1900
WILLIAM HAYHURST.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Machine for Punching Holes into Slates for Covering
Buildings.
WILLIAM HAYHURST, Cramp Maker, 1 Catlow Street, Burnley, Lancashire.
I 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 improvement relates to a punching machine, which is used for punching
holes into slates, & is worked with a screw, which works into a bush or nut, which
is fixed into the machine.
My improvement consists in this nut or bush being put together is several parts
or segments, made taper outside in order that they may be tightened up, as they
wear slack. These several parts are tightened up altogether, by a nut at the top
& may be part plain & part a thread inside, or whole a thread, for the spindle or
screw to work in, & be tight.
the screw.
A is a machine complete. B shows the inside of one of the bushes or segments.
C shows the outside of the segments or bush. D shows the handle which works
E is a nut which tightens the segments or bush C. B. F is the gauge
for the distance of the holes. H is a set screw which fastens the gauge. I shows
the boss where the bushes or segments are fastened in. Jis the punch or drill
which makes the holes in the slate. K shows the thread where the nut E works.
L shows the bottom part of the bush B & C in its place. M is the screw.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The taper bushes or segments, and the nut which secures the same and the mode
in which it is fixed in the machine, and for purposes substantially as herein shown
& described.
Dated this 6th day of Anril 1891.
WILLIAM HAYHURST,
1, Catlow Street, Burnley, Lancashire,
Cramp Maker.
Improvements in Paraffin-lamp Burners.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1890-Accepted, 8th Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paraffin-lamp Burners.
We ISAAC SHERWOOD Junior and FREDERICK SHERWOOD, trading as Isaac
Sherwood and Sons of 44 to 50 Granville Street Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Lamp Manufacturers, 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 and illustrated by the accompanying
drawing :—
The object of this invention is to prevent the oil from finding its way outside the
lamp by capillary attraction.
In the ordinary lamp the wick absorbs the oil and carries by capillary attraction
up to the toothed wheel which works the wick, the oil then finds its way along the
spindle of the toothed wheel to the outside of the lamp, where it finds an outlet and
gradually spreads over the outside of the lamp and becomes offensive to the smell
and touch.
The object of this invention is to prevent the oil from finding its way from the
toothed wheel, along the spindle to the outside of the lamp which is done as
follows.
The spindle A instead of being fitted directly to the burner of the lamp is provided
with a stuffing box B, the said stuffing box being fitted with an air-tight washer C
of rubber or other suitable material. The washer is so arranged as to prevent the
passage of oil along the spindle, and when made of rubber or other yielding substance
may be adjusted by means of the screw cap D pressing against it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is,
The combination of a paraffin-lamp burner with a stuffing box constructed sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
ISAAC SHERWOOD, JUNR.
FREDERICK SHERWOOD.
Per J. J. Raggett,
Agent.
ISAAC SHERWOOD, JUNR.
FREDERICK SHERWOOD.
Per J. J. Raggett,
Agent.
Improvements in connection with Nail-brushes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 17th Dec., 1890-Accepted. 17th Jan. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Nail-brushes.
I, ROBERT PRATT 276 Friern Road East Dulwich, London Commercial Traveller
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An attachment of pumice stone to the back of nail brushos.
Dated this th
.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Nail-brushes.
I, ROBERT PRATT, of 276 Friern Road, East Dulwich, in the County of London,
Commercial Traveller, do horeby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
as follows:-
An attachment of pumice stone is made to the back of nail brushes, whereby the
said nail brushes are rendered more convenient and useful than those in ordinary use.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is an elevation of an ordinary wooden back
nail brush, having a piece of pumice stone attached to the upper portion or back of
the brush, and Fig. 2 is a transverse section through the same. In these drawings,
a is the pumice stone, b is the wood back (frequently made in two pieces) and c are
the hairs or bristles forming the brush. The upper part of the wood back bis cut
through, (as shown in Fig. 2), to receive the pumice stone a which may be held
securely in place either by the wood fitting tightly against the pumice stone a or the
latter may be cemented therein, or both. The pumice stone may also be held by a
screw or similar fastening, but preferably they are fitted to wooden back brushes as
shown, and also cemented. Should it be required to attach pumice stone to brushes
having an ivory back, or of other material having a similar hard nature, it is con-
veniently done by grinding it to fit the contour of the back, and then be cemented
thereto. The cementing material may be marine glue, bitumen, plaster of Paris, or
other similar material, and the pumice stone used-especially for the cheaper kinds of
brushes may be composed of two or more pieces cemented together by plaster
of Paris.
The improved nail brush is a convenient article in use, even for its ordinary
application, because the pumice stone forms a rib or handle upon the back, making it
more convenient to hold; while the use of the pumice stone for cleansing stains by
abrading the skin, or smoothing the nails is well known, and its form, position and
attachment likewise make it more convenient to use than a separate piece.
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 herein described improvements in connection with nail brushes, consisting of
in attachment of pumice stone to the back of a nail brush, substantially in the manner
and for the purpose shown and described.
Dated this 16th day of December 1900
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for the Ventilation of Culverts for Carrying Electrical Conductors.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 18th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 18th Oct., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for the Ventilation of Culverts for Carrying
Electrical Conductors.
I, JAMES SWINBURNE, of 49 Queen's Road, Wimbledon, in the County of
Surrey, Electrical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows
My invention refers to means for ventilating electric main culverts.
Culverts for electric light or power cables are apt to harbour stray gas which has
leaked from the gas mains. This gas not only gives rise to dangers from explosions,
but also destroys the india rubber insulation of the cables. To overcome this difficulty
I provide ventilating shafts at intervals. These are hollow posts, & near the base of
the up-cast ventilators there is a resistance which is kept hot electrically & causes a
draught. The down-cast ventilators merely allow an admission of fresh air. The
resistance must not be hot enough to fire any dangerous gas. An incandescent lamp
will do.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for the Ventilation of Culverts for Carrying
Electrical Conductors.
I, JAMES SWINBURNE of 49 Queen's Road, Wimbledon, in the County of Surrey,
Electrical 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 :-
Culverts for electric light or power cables are apt to harbour stray gas which has leaked
from the gas mains. This gas not only gives rise to dangers from explosions, but also
destroys the india rubber insulation of the cables. To overcome this difficulty I
provide ventilating shafts at intervals. These are hollow posts, & near the base of
the up-cast ventilators there is a resistance which is kept hot electrically & causes a
draught. The down-cast ventilators merely allow an admission of fresh air. The
resistance must not be hot enough to fire any dangerous gas. An incandescent lamp
will do.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
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1. Culverts or underground passages for electric mains ventilated by draughts caused
or assisted by electrical resistance.
2. The combination with a culvert, trough, or pipe containing a lead, or leads of a
resistance for ventilating it.
Dated this 1st day of September 1890.
JAS. SWINBURNE.
Improvements in Agricultural Rake-teeth.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 10th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 28th Feb., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Agricultural Rake-teeth.
EDWIN PASS Hawthorn Villa Elworth near Sandbach, Cheshire Rim Bender, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
Forming the teeth of steel wire of an oval section & rounding the point both
ways of the said section.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Agricultural Rake-teeth.
EDWIN PASS The Hawthorns Elworth near Sandbach Rim Bender do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL RAKE
TEETH and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Forming the teeth out of hard drawn steel wire of an oval section & rounding
the teeth both ways of the said section to form the point of tooth. The teeth are
driven into the head in holes bored size of smallest diameter of section.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :
First. Lightness & strength from the nature & shape of material used viz. oval
steel wire.
Second. The teeth will not bend or break the wire being hard drawn oval steel
wire which give it temper.
Third. They will not fall out or come loose as the tooth is driven in hole of
smaller section than the tooth.
Dated this 9th day of December 1890.
EDWIN PASS.
A New Vegetable Fibre for Use in the Manufacture of Brushes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1890-Accepted, 26th July, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Vegetable Fibre for Use in the Manufacture of Brushes.
1, WILLIAM STONE BOOTH of Belle Vue House, Gloucester, Commercial Traveller
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 the petioles of the leaves of the Sabal Palmetto (cabbage palmetto), steep
them in an aqueous alkaline solution until soft; I then, by the use of machinery or
by hand comb or hackle the petioles, thereby separating the useful fibres from bark,
fine fibres and other waste substances.
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,
in the manufacture of Brushes, of fibre extracted from the petioles of the
Sabal Palmetto as above described.
WILLIAM STONE BOOTH.
An Improvement in Scaffold Fastenings.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Scaffold Fastenings.
I, OLIVER HARVEY GARDNER, of Chesnut Street, New Bedford, in the County of
Bristol and State of Massachussetts, United States of America, 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 :-
The object of my invention is to provide a device by means of which scaffolding
may be clamped together without injuring or weakening it so that it may be used
again and again; and it consists in a round bar of metal having mounted thereon
eccentrically a roller provided with a lever, by means of which it may be partially
revolved on its axis, and a cluain provided at one end with a hook and secured to said
bar and adapted to embrace the upright and ledger of a scaffolding to secure them
together and be tightened by means of said eccentrically-mounted roller on said
shaft.
The accompanying drawings illustrate my invention, in which
Figure 1 represents a side view of my invention as it appears when in use, and
Figure 2 represents a front view of the same.
Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
a reprosents the upright of a section of scaffolding, and 6 represents the horizontal
beam, or, as it is commonly called, the "ledger."
c represents a round bar of metal, provided with a head 2, and having loosely
mounted thereon the eccentric roller d, provided with the handle or lever h.
9 represents a chain, one end of which is provided with a hook e.
The bar c is passed through the occentric roller d, and then through a link in
the chain g near the hook. The end of the bar is then upset or provided with
some suitable device to prevent the chain from slipping off.
The operation of the device is as follows:-The ledger being held in place on the
upright, the device is placed against it with the thin part of the eccentric roller
bearing against the ledger and the lever uppermost, as shown in Fig. 1. The
chain is then carried upward and around the upright a and forward over the bar c
and under the ledger and again around the upright, and then forward and secured
to the hook e. The eccentric d is then partially revolved on its axis by means of the
lever h until the chain is sufficiently tight to hold the ledger in place, as shown
in Fig. 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed
claim is :-
declare that what I
matal having loosely

page_text: mounted thereon eccentrically a metallic roller provided with a lover, by means of
which it may be rotated on its axis, n chain provided at one end with n hook and
secured to said har, and adapted to embrace the upright and the ledger substantially
as and for the purpose shown and described.
Dated this Bel day of September 1800
F. W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in Safety Pins.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 30th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th June, 1890-Accepted, 19th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Safety Pins.
FREDERICK HOPEFUL WEIGHT Diesinker and Toolmaker 56 Abbey Street Hockley
Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement in that part of a safety pin commonly called the "catch."
Such improvement being effected by making the catch by slotting the wire in a
press or other machine in such a manner as to avoid the usual twists and bends
in ordinary and other patent safety-pins. Thus reducing the cost of manufacture
and at the same time improving the appearance of the article.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Safety Pins.
FREDERICK HOPEFUL WEIGHT Diesinker & Toolmaker 56 Abbey Street Hockley
Birmingham 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 :-
An improvement in the manufacture of Safety-pins. Such improvement being
effected by forming the catch of the Safety-pin by making a slot or groove in the
wire of the pin (by means of a press or other machine) thus avoiding the usual
bends or twists to be found in previous patent and other safety-pins this slot or
groove is found in the manner shown by drawing attached hereto.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
An Improved Sewage Filter.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 19th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 6th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sewage Filter.
JOHN LOWE Clerk 22 Market Street Droylsden Manchester do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
"An Improved Sewage Filter" which is a wrought iron cylindrical vessel
internally fitted up as a filter, an invention by which in the application of steam
pressure upon the matter to be filtered greatly facilitates the purification of town
sewage, and constitutes an improvement upon the usual and known methods at
present in use for that purpose.
1
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sewage Filter.
JOHN LOWE, Book Keeper, No. 22 Market Street: Droylsden Manchester. I 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 improved sewage filter is an invention for dealing with town sewage in the
preliminary and final stages of purification. This filter is a large wrought iron
cylindrical vessel fitted up with valves pipes and filter bed as shown on drawings
herewith and is capable of sustaining a steam pressure of 200 lbs. upon the square
inch this invention by which in the application of steam pressure upon the crude
sewage effluent with which the filter is charged greatly facilitates the filtration
(through a filter bed absolutely impervious to all solid and other insoluble matter)
and purification; and constitutes an improvement upon the usual and known
methods at present in use for that purpose, the mode of conducting the purification
of town sewage through the improved sewage filter. Open valve D. and fill with
crude sewage up to line C. being the full capacity, then close D. and open valve G.
giving communication between filters No. 1 and No. 2 then open steam valve B,
and by observing the water or sewage gauge F the progress of the filtration will be
seen as well as the proper time for closing G and opening ejector valve E through
which the steam pressure will force the concentrated filtrate where it may be
collected and disposed of. The filtration and purification of town sewage may be
effected by passing through one or more of my improved sewage filters, which will
chiefly depend upon the quantity and quality of the sewage impurities to be
dealt with.
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 improved sewage filter" by means and methods herein set forth.
An Improved Safety Stirrup Bar for Saddles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left 16th Apr. 1890-Accepted, 17th May, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Stirrup Bar for Saddles.
THOMAS DAVIES HARRIES, Grosvenor House Aberystwith, Physician & Surgeon
GEORGE DAVIS 7 Queens Terrace Aberystwith Merchant do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
The safety bar consists of a metal plate A which is fastened to the saddle, on to
plate A is adjusted a bar B which at its lower end work in a semicircular or curved
groove . its upper end being forked to embrace the shank of a stud or button D.
Onto the bar B is fastened a ring or loop E through which the stirrup leather passes,
the groove C. is open at both ends, so that when the bar B is pulled either back-
wards or forwards beyond the ends of groove C. it is released entirely from plate A
by the forked upper end slipping away from stud or button D. at the same moment
that the lower end of bar B leaves groove C. When bar B is pulled directly
upwards the forked end allows of sufficient play to allow of bar B. being released
from groove C. The above letters apply to accompanying drawings.
Dated this First day of February 1890.
T. D. HARRIES.
GEORGE DAVIS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Stirrup Bar for Saddles.
THOMAS DAVIES HARRIES, Grosvenor House Aberystwith, Physician & Surgeon
GEORGE DAVIS, Iron Merchant, 7 Queens Road Aberystwith 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 safety bar consists of a metal plate A which is attached to the saddle. On to
plate A is adjusted a metal bar B which has its upper end forked or notched to
embrace a metal button or stud C which is attached in a suitable position to plate A.
At a suitable distance from the forked end of bar B it is connected to plate A by a
curved tongue & groove. The tongue is marked D. and the groove E in the
drawing.
Bar B. has attached to it in a suitable position and at a proper distance from its
forked end a hinged or moveable cross piece F upon which the stirrup leather rests.
When the bar B is pulled passed either end of tongue D it is released from
plate A.
Fig. 1. shows the safety bar complete.
Fig. 2. shows bar B removed from plate A.
Fig. 3. shows under surface of bar B with curved groove E.
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 improved safety stirrup bar for saddles, as herein before described and shown in
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 15th day of April 1890.
T. D. HARRIES.
G. DAVIS.
Double Thumb Latch.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 8th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 28th Nov., 1891
.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
New Double Thumb Latch.
EDWIN CHARLES VICARY 65 Octagon Union Street Plymouth Devon Joiner
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
New double thumb latch for lifting of latch of door with handle.
Each side of door reversible for left or right handed door.
A reversible latch that can be used to any door from " up to 24" thick. The
advantage of a handle and thumb piece on each side of door dispensing with the
objectionable hook a portion of it can be applied to any door where there is an
ordinary thumb latch at present made in iron for back & outer doors. In brass
for shop & office door.
A Thumb piece on latch side for lifting of out side thumb piece B handle on
latch side C plate on latch side for thumb piece to go through D latch E keep or
guide for latch F handle on front side both handle is the same with a small grove
in each end for thumb piece to work in G outside thumb piece as a arm on each
side to work on in grove of handle H plate on front side.
Dated this 8th day of December 1890.
EDWIN CHARLES VICARY.
EDWIN CHARLES VICARY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New Double Thumb Latch.
EDWIN CHARLES VICARY 65 Octagon Union Street Plymouth Devon Joiner
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 :-
New double thumb latch for lifting of latch of door with handle and thumb
piece on each side of door & reversible.
This invention claims the introduction of a handle & thumb piece on each side
of door.
New double thumb latch with handle and thumb piece on each side of door the
advantage of a handle and thumb piece on each side of door dispensing with the
objectionable hook a portion of it can be applied to any door where there is an
ordinary thumb latch at present made in iron for back & outer doors. In brass for
shop & office doors. The drawings filed with Provisional Specification are those
herein referred to.
This invention claims the introduction of "a handle & thumb piece on each side of
door.
Showing the different sections on drawings.
A Thumb piece on latch side for lifting of outside thumb piece.
B Handle on latch side.
C Plate on latch side for thumb piece to go through.
D Latch.
E Keep or guide for latch.
F Handle on front side both handles is the same with a small grove in each end
for thumb piece to work in.
G Outside thumb piece as a arm on each side to fit in grove of handle to
work on.
Improvements in Horse Neck Pokes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Application ned igen, 1ST DEC., 1090
Complete Specification Left, 31st Dec., 1890-Accepted, 14th Mar. 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Horse Neck Pokes.
I, WILLIAM W. HUNTOON, of South Norridgewock, in the County of Somerset,
State of Maine, Harness Maker, and ALBION F. PERKINS, of the same place,
Horse Trainer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT
IN HORSE NECK POKE, 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 prevent a vicious horse from biting anyone
while standing in the stall and from tearing his blanket or doing other mischief
which requires the bending of the neck. To this end I make use of a series of
light but stiff rods bars or slats arranged lengthwise of the horses neck and attached
near their ends to two leather collars or neck straps one being close to the animals
head and the other close to his body.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the device embodying my invention as
applied on the horse's neck and
Figure 2 represents a plan view of the same opened out.
A designates the forward collar or neck-strap which fits around the horse's neck
close to his head and is fastened by a buckle a. B designates a second and larger
collar or neck-strap which also fits around the horse's neck but close to his
shoulders, being secured by a buckle b.
These straps or collars are provided with pads a¹ b¹ of wool to prevent galling
the withers. From one of the said straps to the other parallel rods bars or slats C
of wood extend being fastened thereto by rivets c or other suitable means. Any
light stiff material of proper strength may be substituted for wood in them.
Their ends extend beyond each of said collars or neck straps. When said collars
are fastened as in Fig. 1 the said bars converge from the rear toward the front.
They will not hurt the horse in any way and do not fit closely enough to be uncom-
fortable, but will effectually prevent him from bending his neck sidewise to get at
his blanket or attendant. To hold said poke securely in place I employ a strap
partly of elastic material running from said poke along the back to a belt not
shown.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by
Letters Patent is :-
A device for restraining a horse's head and neck consisting of a smaller forward
collar and a larger rearward collar and a series of rigid rods or bars extending
from the one collar to the other substantially as set forth.
Dated this Fifteenth day of November 1890.
EDWARDS & Co.,.
35, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.