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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 20th Dec., 1887
We, HENRY WALTON WHITEHEAD and JOHN HENRY WHITEHEAD, partners in
the firm of Taylor Wordsworth and Company, Leeds, in the County of York, Machine
Makers, 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 certain improvements in "Noble's" combing machines,
and the object of such invention is to prevent the wool rising from the pins and
riding on the top thereof, also to produce less wear of the dabbing brushes, at the
same time to enable the material to be easier drawn from the comb circles by
the leathers, consequently such leathers last much longer, and a heavier feed of the
material can be given to the comb circles.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a plan looking on the top of large and
small comb circles. Fig. 2 is a transverse section through A. B Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is
an enlarged transverse section shewing our improvements.
A and B are respectively the large and small comb circles of a "Noble's" combing
machine. Hitherto the pins have been fixed in such circles with all their points on
the same horizontal line C, shewn in dots, the consequence being that the dabbing
brushes press the whole surface of the material into the combs at one time, thereby
making the work for the dabbing brushes very heavy and consequently soon wearing
them out.
Now in our improvements we gradually reduce the length of the pins D and E in
the comb circles A and B from the meeting or tangent point F outwards, as shewn
in the drawings, the consequence is that the dabbing brush in descending first presses
the material into the long pins, and afterwards as it gradually moves downwards into

page_text: the shorter pins. By this arrangement of pins the material cannot possibly rise out
of the long pins, and consequently preventing bad work which so frequently occurs
with machines constructed in the ordinary way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The arrangement and application of pins D and E to the comb circles A and B of
"Noble's" combing machines, such pins being gradually reduced in size outwards
from the meeting or tangent point of the combs, substantially as and for purposes
herein set forth and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicants.
Carpets, and Analogous Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 24th June, 1887.
Carpets, and Analogous Purposes.
We, SAMUEL PROCTOR, of 12 Royal Avenue, Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex,
Butler, and GEORGE ALFRED MALTSTER, of 186 Walton Street, Chelsea, aforesaid,
Zinc Worker, do hereby declare the nature of our said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of our invention is to manufacture rods and poles for curtains, blinds,
stair carpets, and analogous purposes, in such a manner as to render the same capable
of being extended or contracted in length, and thus rendered adaptable to various sizes
of windows, stairs, and other structures where the same may be required.
Our Invention consists in making such articles as aforesaid telescopic; one or more
portion or portions being tubular, and of such diameter, or relative diameters as to
slide into one another.
And in order that our said Invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a section of our invention the ends being shewn pushed into the central
tube. Fig. 2 shews the same extended to its greatest length; and Fig. 3 is a section,
with a slight variation in detail.
a is the central tube, bb are the end
to which the longitudinal stop wires d d
tube a. The outer ends of these wires d
the inner ends of the tubes b b.
sliding tubes. c is a central stop or wire
are attached, and which is soldered to the
pass through holes in the discs e e fixed to
The above means for preventing the outer tubes from leaving the inner tube may
be varied. In Figs. 1 and 2 the wires d d have heads ff for this purpose. In Fig. 3
another arrangement is shewn. A looped wire g is attached to the head of the
tube b. This wire has an eye h at its inner end, in which the wire d slides, and by
which it is prevented from being drawn too far. Other obvious arrangements may
be made for effecting the same object.

page_text: The ends of the tubes or rods bb may be fitted with hooks, eyes, or other
appliances suited to the purpose for which they are intended.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is :-
1. The manufacture and use of rods and poles consisting of telescopic tubes, or
tubes and rods telescopically arranged, substantially as and for the purposes herein
before described and illustrated on the drawings.
2. The general construction, combination and arrangement of parts together
constituting our improvements in rods and poles for curtains, blinds, stair carpets
and analogous purposes, substantially as herein before described and illustrated on the
drawings.
INCREASING, CONTROLLING, OR PREVENTING DRAFT IN FIRE-GRATES OF DWELLING HOUSES
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 13th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 3rd June, 1887.
THOMAS BAKER 160 Newport Road Cardiff in the County of Glamorgan Retired
Ship-owner do hereby declare the nature of my invention for INCREASING, CONTROLLING,
OR PREVENTING DRAFT IN FIRE-GRATES OF DWELLING HOUSES IN GENERAL to be as
follows:-
A metal plate attached to upper part of the grate with self-adjusting flaps and wings
arranged so that the pollished surface is always outside and may be let down and drawn
up or, and, packed and removed in a moment if required.
As it is very snug and sightly it need not be removed except for cleaning
purposes.

page_text: I THOMAS BAKER of 160 Newport Road Cardiff in the county of Glamorgan
retired Shipowner, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for INCREASING
CONTROLLING OR PREVENTING DRAUGHT IN FIREPLACES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
Being a metal plate attached to the upper part of the grate by a stud, with self
adjusting flaps or wings of such shape as to fit when folded or unfolded the upper or
lower part of the grate respectively, so as to have the pollished surface outside. Also
an appendix for extinguising the fire, being a duplicate of a portion of the former
turned upside down and resting on the hearth-stone the former part over-lapping
closely, rendering it sufficiently air-tight to stop combustion see Fig. A 4 it gives
the central part the form of a Pyramid. Fig. A 1 shows the apperatus spread flat
out. A 2 shows lower part contracted semi-pyramidical round the protruding firebars.
A 3 shows it snugly folded up being kept in position by the suspending stud through
the hole in the apex. Figs. B & C differ in shape but work on the same principal.
Having now particurly described and assertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is,
1st. A quick and ready means of procuring a bright fire with inferior coal.
2nd. Perfect controll from a fierce heat to a glimmer, and a cure for smoke.
3rd. Perfect safety when leaving the fire by night, a good summer covering a
combination of simplicity, ornament, utility, economy & safety.
Its chief novelty is in the construction and working of its flaps & wings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1887
Complete Left, 15th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 16th Mar., 1888
Lieut. Col. the Honble. WILLIAM EDWARD FITZMAURICE of Kinskaheen Lodge
Co. Tipperary Ireland, Lieut. Colonel in the British Army do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:
The Safety Buckle is applicable to all the buckles of the harness but more especially
to the ordinary traces, pole traces, & pole piece. The Buckle is made with three
sides & two holes at the ends of the open parts; the Bolt forms the fourth side on
which the tongue of the buckle rests after the bolt has been passed through the afore-
said holes. The bolt is split at the end, to make a spring on to hold a falling catch
to prevent its jerking out. By drawing the three trace bolts both horses are instantly
set free & as instantly put to again.

page_text: Application of Lt. Col. the Honble. WILLIAM EDWARD FITZMAURICE of Kinskaheen
Lodge County of Tipperary Ireland Lt. Col. in the British Army 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 do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows-
The Safety Buckle & bolt as applicable to any buckle of the harness, but especially
to the traces, pole traces & polo pieces. The Buckle is made with three sides solid
and two holes at the two ends as at A. Fig. 1. through which holes the bolt D. Fig. 1.
passes and being split acts as a spring as at C. Fig. 1.
If a horse falls, by drawing the bolts in the traces & pole pieces both horses can
be instantly freed and as instantly put to again.
The safety Buckle and bolt is also applicable to harness already in use, without
undoing the old harness; only filing off the necessary buckles.
For this special purpose the safety Buckle is made with two sides solid instead of
three as shown at A. Fig. 2. and there is a hole or socket at one of these ends as
at D. Fig. 2.
A separate piece is made with two holes or sockets in it as shewn at D. Fig. 2. and
the narrow end of the two sided buckle A. Fig. 2. is passed through the hole or socket
at E. Fig. 2. and there rivetted, the bolt is then passed through the old harness holes
or sockets D. Fig. 2. and the Buckle is then solid, the same as the Buckle A. Fig. 1.
The safety Buckle and bolt is equally applicable at the pole piece as at F. Fig. 3.
in which caso it is not necessary to alter the Polo Trace buckle.
An Im hypoder
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 29th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 9th Nov., 1888
1 JOHN EDWARD SCHOLLAR 17 Hargrave Road Upper Holloway London, N.
Surgical Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An Improved hypodermic syringe.
This invention is a syringe with a glass or metal barrel with an asbestos packing
for the piston. The needle being only about the eight of an inch long instead of an
inch or more & is enclosed by a bell or cup shaped metal piece. The metal bell or
cup prevents the escape of the fluid when an injection is made under the skin. The
advantages claimed are-that only a point & not a long needle is pushed or introduced
under the skin thus causing less pain. It can be used more expeditiously than the
ordinary hypodermic syringe.
JOHN EDWARD SCHOLLAR,
17, Hargrave Road, Upper Holloway,
London, N.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hypodermic Syringe.
JOHN EDWARD SCHOLLAR 17 Hargrave Road Upper Holloway, London, N. Surgical
Instrument 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 hypodermic syringe is intended for rapid painless injections & to replace
the ordinary syringes with long needles. This syringe has in place of the usual
long needles a very short needle or point about " long surrounded by a metal cup
or bell shaped metal mount which is screwed on to the glass barrel. The syringe is
used perpendicularly & when pressure is made the needle or point enters the skin &
the metal cup or bell prevents the escape of the injection. The piston or packing of
the syringe is made of asbestos, it requiring no lubrication & does not shrink it is
found to be an improvement over leather & other pistons.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING.
(a) The metal cup or bell to prevent escape of fluid.
The short needle or point for puncturing.
(c) The stylet for keeping the needle pervious.
(d) The Asbestos piston or packing.
Having now particularly described the nature of my invention & in what manner
the same is to be performed I declare that, what I claim is-
1st. The short needle or point causes less pain on introduction & is not likely to
become impervious.
2nd. Rapidity in using syringe.
3rd. The metal cup or bell does away with the necessity of passing a long needle
longitudinally under the skin.
4th. The piston or packing of asbestos is more durable, does not require any
lubrication does not shrink & will always draw up the fluid.
Dated the 29th day of September 1888.
JOHN EDWARD SCHOLLAR,
17, Hargrave Road, Upper Holloway, N.,
Surgical Instrument Maker.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1887
I GEORGE HARRISON of Green Lane, Walsall in the county of Stafford Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
My invention has for its object improvements in padlocks which are much more
simple in their construction and parts which enables me to produce them cheaper than
formerly besides they are less likely to get out of order.
In order that the invention may be clearly understood and easily carried into
practice I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which my lock is shown
with the several parts thereof.
Figure 1 is a front view of the internal parts of the lock the front plate K having
been removed for the purpose. In this view the bolt A is shown in its unlocked
position.
Figure 2 is a similar view to Figure 1 but the only difference being that the bolt A
is shown in its locked position.
Figure 3 is a plan of the under side of the bolt A that is looking in the direction
of the arrow C.
Figure 4 is a plan of the top side of the bolt A or in other words looking in the
opposite direction of the arrow C.
Figure 5 is a side view of the stop and mounting piece B which more accurately
indicates its form.
I have before said that simplicity of the parts is the principal feature of my invention
and this will be clearly seen from the drawings. The bolt A is a very important
feature as it is formed with the two talons a¹ and a continued on each side of the bolt
as shown in Figures 3 and 4 that is to a³ and a' on one side and a' and a* on the
other side. These continuations form sliding or guide pieces to run against the
bottom or foundation plate E and the top or key hole plate K and by this means I
avoid the necessity of punch or slotting the plates in which it is usual to hang the
bolt and besides these guide pieces a*, a* a³ and a hold the bolt much steadier thus
avoiding the liability of the bolt to turn when being operated by the key. The stop B
Price 1

page_text: is punched out so as to have the projection b¹ to rivet through the front
plate K and the projection 6 for the same purpose in the back plate E
with the remaining projection 6' to pass through the spring S and intermediate or
side plate M. The under stops r and t are merely plain rivets or pegs. In throwing
the bolt the nose of the key simply operates when turned between the two talons a
and a in either direction.
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 improvements in padlocks having a bolt A supplied with the guide or sliding
pieces and plain stops substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
An Improved Stop Motion for. the Shuttle Boxes of Drop Box Looms.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 10th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 13th Dec., 1887
An Improved Stop Motion for. the Shuttle Boxes of Drop Box
Looms.
We JOHN HAYDOCK Machine Maker and WILLIAM ROSSETTER Manager both of the
firm of Messieurs William Dickinson & Sons, Loom Makers, Phoenix Works, Black-
burn in the county of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be
as follows:
My improvement consists of a shaft passing across the loom, upon which are, two
eccentrics which raise and lower a carriage, the carriage carries the needles of the
card or pattern mechanism for operating the shuttle boxes; the cross shaft is con-
nected by levers and connecting rod to the pattern handle near the stop rod; by
moving or knocking off the pattern handle the shaft is turned, and the eccentrics
raise the needles out of contact with the pattern barrel, and so the shuttle boxes are
stopped from working as there is no contact with the cards; by this arrangement all
the weights and springs are dispensed with.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 5th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 13th Jan., 1888
HENRY WATSON Wood Turner, Castle House Steeton Yorkshire, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
This washing dolly or plunger is made of wood or any other material preferable and
that it is round and it is hollow inside and that it has holes in the side or top.
HENRY WATSON,
Wood Turner.

page_text: I, HENRY WATSON of Castle House Steeton in the County of York, Wood turner,
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, that is to say :-
It relates to improvements in the devices used in the process of washing or cleansing
clothes, usually styled, and well known as, dollies or plungers, said improvements
enabling same to accomplish said object of washing or cleansing more efficiently.
In order that this said invention may he more readily understood, I have hereunto
appended a sheet of drawings illustrative thereof, to which reference is made, by
figures and letters, in the following description.
Figs. 1 and 2 are top and side views respectively of my improved dolly. Fig. 3 is
a sectional side view of same, while fig. 4 is a sectional view of a modification
thereof.
The object of this invention is attained by forming the dolly or funnel-head a some-
what of a hollow hemispherical shape as shewn by figs. 1, 2 and 3 (or of course
this shape may be varied as will readily be understood), and making openings b
through the outer shell thereof, so that when same are operated or reciprocated
vertically in the wash tub, in the common and well known manner, the water, air etc.
beneath or round about same is made to pass through these openings and that with
considerable force by which operation the dirt is forced, drawn or washed from the
clothes that are thus acted upon.
I preferably make the openings b so that they will be in or nearly in a horizontal
position when the handle c is upright as when the dolly is in use, in order to force,
the water to move somewhat in this horizontal direction; however it will readily be
seen that the direction of these openings may be vertical as shewn in broken lines
fig. 3, or otherwise as may be desired.
Instead of making the head a entirely hollow, a rim d may be formed internally,
and through this rim d openings e may be made as shown by fig. 4.
Though the openings are shewn as being circular, yet it will readily be under-
stood that they would accomplish the object desired if made of any other shape, as
oval, triangular or rectangular etc.
The heads a may be constructed of wood, metal, or any other suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :
1. A dolly or plunger formed as described, having openings for the passage of
water and air or other liquids and gases substantially as and for the purpose
specified.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 27th May, 1887.
Fig. 2, a side view of same.
In carrying out my invention as shown in the drawings, I secure a small blade or
cutter A, by means of a screw or rivet B, to the side of the thimble C, having
sufficient space between it and the thimble to allow the entrance of the thread or
cotton that is going to be cut; the cutting operation is easily effected when the thread
or cotton is held tight by a slight twist of the band.
In steal thimbles the cutter may be made from the solid material, by cutting and
pressing a piece of suitable shape out of the side of the thimble, the bottom edge being
left uncut, and attached to the body of the thimble.
I do not bind myself to any form of cutter, or special way of attaching the blade or
cutter to the Thimble, nor to the material, or combination of materials, of which the
Thimble may be made.

page_text: Such a combination of Thimble and cutter will be found exceedingly useful to use
with a sewing machine, saving much time in cutting threads, and almost dispensing
with the use of scissors.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The combination of a Thimblo with a cutter, either attached, or made out of the
same continuous piece of material, for the purpose specified and substantially as
described and shown.
Dated the 25th day of April 1887.
ROBT. F. DRURY,
Agent for the Applicant.
ROBT. F. DRURY,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1887
Complete Left, 11th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th Mar., 1888
JAMES GARVIE Junior 172 Fenchurch Street in the City of London Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the application of a mechanical arrangement, for agitating
or stirring up the mud, in the bottom of Docks, canals, rivers etc. so as to enable the
said mud to be drawn through a Centrifugal or other pump.
The systein I propose to adopt is one or more vertical or angular Shafts having a
star or toothed wheel at the end of the shaft and close to the opening in the
suction pipe.
These shafts I propose in the case of Centrifugal pumps to drive off the spindle of
the pump with angle gearing and to carry the bearings from the side of the suction
pipe. In the case of other pumps I should drive them with separate shafts and
gearing.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Agitators for Pumps Used in Dredging.
JAMES GARVIE Junior of 172 Fenchurch Street in the City of London Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of my Invention is the application of a méchanical arrangement of
agitators or stirrers in conjunction with Centrifugal Pumps.
The accompanying drawing shows the application of the agitators or stirrers to a
Centrifugal Pump.
Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 2 shows a front elevation of my Invention.
A represents a centrifugal pump so arranged that it swivels on its own centre, B is
the discharge pipe and C is the suction pipe. D is the driving pulley arranged in any
convenient manner.
In applying my agitators or stirrers I fix brackets or supports G to the suction
pipe C, in which I carry suitable bearings for the shafts F. F. These shafts are set
in motion by suitable gearing. When a slow motion is required, I prefer to use the
worm gearing E as shown in the drawing, at the other end of the or stirrers H of
suitable shape or form according to the nature of the material to be agitated.
The action of the machine is as follows:-
When the Pump is started in the usual way the agitators also revolve and break
or stir up the material, mixing it with the water and is pumped up with it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The application of Stirrers or Agitators to Centrifugal Pumps, driven by Worm
Wheel, Bevel, or other gearing substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of Fabeure 198e
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire Lighters.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 7th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 30th Dec., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire Lighters.
JOHN FLETCHER WILES 3 Park Place Old Charlton Village Kent, Insurance
Broker do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
The Fire Lighter may be made of any inflammable composition and moulded into
blocks of any convenient shape and size having an air passage across the base
intersecting a central air passage which passes from the base to the top of the Fire
Lighter so that in burning the gas formed by combustion of the Fire Lighter is
mixed with a large proportion of atmospheric air which is necessarily drawn through
the transverse air passages described above.
The object of the mixture of gas and air is to produce a Bunsen like character to
the flame whereby great heat results and lights the fire.
Dated this 6th day of January 1887

page_text: I JOHN FLETCHER WILES of The Village Old Charlton in the County of Kent
Insurance Broker 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 Fire Lighters.
In carrying out my invention I prepare an inflammable composition composed of
about equal parts of resin saw dust coal and lime or plaster of Paris all of which
ingredients are ground to a powder and then thoroughly mixed together.
The powder is then placed in moulds of the shape desired and put into an oven
heated to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit and left there until the Fire Lighters are
baked sufficiently to enable them to retain their shape when taken out of the Moulds.
In the accompanying drawings fig. 1 shews one shape to which the Fire Lighters
may be moulded and fig. 2 a different shape but in both shapes the mixture of air with
the burning composition is insured by the holes marked A and the transverse passages
marked B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner it is to be performed I wish it to be particularly understood that
I do not confine myself to the exact details shewn and described but 1 do declare that
what I claim is
1. The method of manufacturing Fire Lighters of the shape shewn in the drawings
by forming them of a dry powder and subsequently baking them as described above.
2. The method of making Fire Lighters of composition of the shapes shewn in the
drawings so that they are capable of burning air as well as the composition of which
they are composed.
Dated this 9th day of November 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, THOMAS BYFIELD, 12 Cherry Wood road, Bordesley Green, Birminghani
Coach Trimmer do hereby declare the nature of the invention to be as follows:-
I, propose to make my Window Blind Roller; in two parts; each part consisting of
three triangular sections of wood the length of roller when closed; to one end of
one of the said threes or parts; I fix a roller end in the ordinary manner; the other
end being secured with a trefoil plate; in such a manner as will leave three spaces;
in which the other three sections of the other slide; each of the said threes or parts
being constructed in the way as described above; when closed it contains six equal
sections and is in shape sectigon.
It is held in position by a head upon roller end pivot; or when ordinary roller ends
are used a pin or peg passed through two of the given sections has the desired effect ;
and can be used for all kinds of shop or private house window; eisel stands or other
purposes internal or external.
The accompanying Drawings are illustrative of same.
Fig. 1 Longitudinal view; shewing Parts 1: "A." A. A," and 2; "B" B "B;"
in position With roller ends C," and " C"C" fixed to their respective Parts;
and "D" are pivot heds; "F" peg or pin, mentioned above.
« D.'
Fig. 2 Pulley end; view of Part 1; "A" A" A;" and inner end view of
Part 2: "B"BB" shewing roller end by Circle "C;" and trefoil Plate
EE;" in position.
Fig. 3 Roller end; view of 2; "B" B" B;
shewing roller end by
shewing trefoil
Circle "C" C;" and inner end view of Part 1; "A" A"A;
Plate "E" in position.

page_text: I, THOMAS BYFIELD Coach Triminer, No. 12 Cherry Wood road, Bordesley Green
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:
[ propose to make my Window-Blind Roller in two Parts; each part consisting of
three triangular sections of Wood the length of roller when closed; to one end of
one of the said threes or parts I fix a roller end in the ordinary manner; the other
end being secured with a trefoil plate in such a manner as will leave three spaces in
which the other three sections of the other part slide.
Each of the said threes; or; Parts being constructed in the way described above
when closed it contains six equal sections, and, is in shape hexagonal.
It is held in position by a head upon roller end pivot, or, when ordinary roller ends
are used a pin or peg passed through two of the given sections has the desired effect;
it can be used for all kings of Shop; or, Private House Window-Blinds; Easel
Stands; or other purposes internal or external. It is illustrated by Drawings accom-
panying the Provisional Specification. When, four; six ; or ; eight sections are used
the same action is 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 declare that what, I
claim is,
1st. The action produced by arrangeing the said four; six or eight; sections as;
and in the maner; described above.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1887.
Complete Left, 7th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 7th Apr., 1887.
ARTHUR WELLSLEY Boot Manufacturer 39 High Street Bedford do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, to be as follows:-
A round and deep toe, a wide Sole and a deep sunk heel with a forward pitch to
accomodate the heels of Walking Boots and Shoes.

page_text: ARTHUR WELLSLEY,
Applicant.
New and Improved Heating Apparatus with Air Supply from Above.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 29th July, 1887.
:
New and Improved Heating Apparatus with Air Supply from
Above.
I, OSCAR KRUSCHKI, Manufacturer, of Osterode, */ Harz, in the Kingdom of
Prussia and German Empire, 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 heating apparatus, the air supply has generally been admitted through the grate,
which arrangement is acknowledged to be defective.
This invention consists in admitting the air above the fire, and conducting it
downwards in a highly heated condition, onto and through the fuel, so that the
combustible matter passes onto the glowing fuel below, and is then once more
mixed with fresh highly heated air.
The arrangement of the apparatus is best described by aid of the annexed drawing,
which is intended as a reference drawing.
The filling shaft A which is tightly closed after being filled, is surrounded by an
iron hollow casing B, which is closed above and below, and connected with the
outside air through a pipe C (or several pipes) running along the side of the apparatus
down to its base, and provided with a register valve; while the lower part of the
feeding shaft is perforated by long openings a, a, in such a way that they form a
perpendicular grate.
At a certain distance under the feeding shaft is a conical shaped grate D, the
lowest part of which admits an adjustable sliding grate D, to remove ashes, stones
and slag which collect there.
The stove is brought into action by piling small pieces of wood in the conical
shaped grate D, through the tightly closing door F1, and by filling the shaft A with
fuel, such as coals, peat, coke, etcetera, and then closing A¹.
After the wood has been fired, the door F¹ is closed, and atmospheric air is
admitted by the valves in the pipe C, and in the ash pan chamber E.
When the wood, and part of the downward sinking fuel is fully burning, the valve
in the ash pan chamber is partly closed. The current of air which passes through
the bottom grate is therefore considerably reduced, so that the draught goes almost

page_text: entirely through the hollow casing B, and thus is highly heated by its contact with A.
The air current passes through the fuel, increasing combustion, into the main heating
chamber F which is connected with the chimney (through G G for instance). It
thus forces all the unconsumed matter to follow the same course, whereby it becomes
mixed with heated air coming in through the jets bb, in the bottom of the hollow
casing B and is thus completely consumed, no smoke being therefore emitted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
:-
The improved heating apparatus having openings a in the feeding shaft above
the fire for admitting air for combustion, and also openings b in the bottom of
the hollow casing of the feeding shaft, substantially as and for the purpose
described.
IMPROVEMENT IN HEALDS FOR LOOMS
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 6th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 8th July, 1887
JOE APPLEYARD, Reed & Heald Manufacturer, Central Works, Thornton Road,
Bradford, Yorkshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
IMPROVEMENT IN HEALDS FOR LOOMS:―
My invention is for forming two threads into one by twisting them together, and
thus making them as one double thread thus allowing half as much more room for
clearing of the warp when weaving.
Healds made on this principle are much stronger and will last considerably longer.
They are adapted for weaving all kinds of fabrics.
They are made of Cotton, Worsted, Silk, or any other kind of yarn, either
varnished or unvarnished, and with mails, or nooses either with or without knots.
Dated this Seventh day of March 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Healds for Looms.
I JOE APPLEYARD, of Central Works, Thornton Road, Bradford in the County of
York, Reed and heald Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the saine is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Hitherto in the construction of healds for power looms, single threads have been
attached to the top and bottom of the males, rings, or loops through which the warp
threads, pass, the thread from the top part of the males, rings, or loops being passed over
the top rail of the heald and then returned to the males rings or loops and fastened.
The thread from the bottom of the males rings or loops was passed under the bottom and
returned to the males rings or loops and secured in like manner. In this method of
construction two lengths of thread extend from the males rings or loops to both top
and bottom rails of the healds, but these two threads are apart.
In the construction of healds according to my improvements I employ two or more
threads to support the males rings or loops which threads are firmly twisted together
whereby a compound thread is formed of much greater strength than the single
threads hitherto in use, a wider space is left between the threads for the operation of
the warp threads, and the heald threads wear much longer being subjected to less
friction than those hitherto in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
In the construction of healds for power looms, the employment of two or more
threads twisted together for the purpose of supporting the males, rings, or loops
midway between the top and bottom rails of the healds, substantially in the manner
and for the purpose described.
Dated this Nineteenth day of May 1887.
WM. JAS. BAKER,
Town Hall Chambers, Bradford,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1887
Complete Left, 8th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 9th Dec., 1887
GEORGE ROBSON Engineer & Machinery Merchant 13 Shakespeare Terrace
Sunderland in the County of Durham do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows :—
The invention more particularly applies to the spiral coil springs now in use and
consists in corrugating the coil in the direction of the Junk ring & flange of the
piston so as to secure by the elasticity of these corrugations the necessary pressure
between the packing rings and the Junk ring & flange of piston.
.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Piston Springs for Steam and other Engines.
I GEORGE ROBSON of 13 Shakespeare Terrace Sunderland in the County of Durham
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 more particularly applies to spiral coil springs and consists in
corrugating the spring in the direction of the Junk ring and flange of piston so that
the necessary pressure to keep the piston rings against the junk ring & flange of
piston is obtained by the elasticity of the corrugations. In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a portion of the spring Fig. 2 is an elevation of piston partly in section
showing spring in position Fig. 3 is a plan of piston partly in section showing portion
of spring.
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 corrugating as shown in drawing & described of a spiral coil spring of any
section to be used in the packing of pistons for Steam or other engines.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 14th June, 1887.
I, HENRY WASS MERRITT, Tin Plate Worker, of Somerville, County of Middlesex.
State of Massachusetts, one of the 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 :-
The object of my invention is to form a mixture which shall constitute a compound
that is quite flexible and yet capable of resisting considerable pressure or strain, also
of the nature to resist heat and cold and to be a non-conductor of electricity, also to
be of such a nature as to be quite fluid when hot.
This invention I put in practice by mixing its several ingredients in accordance
with the following formula:
First 1 dilute two pounds of the fluid Silicate of soda with one quart of water,
I then add one pound of Fir Balsam, Burgundy Pifch or an equivalent of some Pitch
compound; having the whole mass quite hot so as to make a complete union of the
ingredients.
Into this mass I stir four pounds of ground Asbestos or its equivalent of neutral
earths. I then add one ounce of sugar, sorghum, or glucose and when all the
ingredients are thoroughly incorporated I make a saturated solution containing about
three grains of oxalic acid dissolved in hot water and add this to the compound.
This compound is used for filling pipes that inclose electric wires, for uniting metals
or metals and wool and for such other uses as a semi elastic adhesive compound may
be required for.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The compound above described consisting of silicate of soda, fir balsam or an
equivalent, asbestos, sugar, oxalic acid and water compounded substantially as described
and for the purpose set forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, WILLIAM HENRY DANIELS of 7 Cavendish Grove, The Avenue, Southampton,
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:
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This invention relates to improvements in kettles, stew-pans, sauce-pans and similar
articles which are employed for heating water for culinary or domestic purposes the
object of the invention being to increase the heating surface without increasing the
size of the vessel.
The invention will be readily understood by referring to the accompanying
drawings, Fig. 1 of which represents a kettle having the general form and outward
appearance of those in common use but which is provided internally with a cylinder
or dome A open at the bottom the lower edge of the dome being secured around the
edges of any opening formed in the bottom of the kettle. If the kettle is of
cast metal the dome would be cast in a piece with it. The dome may be either oval,
circular or other shape in cross section the circular form being shown in figure 2,
the section being taken along the line x-x of figure 1 and the view taken from
underneath.
When the kettle is placed on the fire or stove the heated gases have access to the
interior of the dome the heat being renewed by conduction or circulation as fast as it
is taken up by the water.
On ordinary stoves the bottom of the kettle only is in contact with the heating
surface and as heat is distributed in water principally by convection the process of

page_text: heating the water is necessarily slow. By my method the heating surface may be
more than doubled and the heat is imparted at the centre of the bulk as well as at the
bottom besides utilizing the hottest gases which usually pass up the chimney as soon
as generated.
Figs. 3 and 4 show sectional elevation and plan from underside, of a sauce-pan
with my invention applied in the form of an oval dome B. The shape and size of the
dome are details which will depend upon the size of the utensil to which it is applied
and to the intended use thereof. The dome may be formed with ribs to absorb or
give off the heat more readily if desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
In a kettle or other similar vessel for heating water for domestic or cooking
purposes a tube or dome open at the bottom and extending into the interior of the
vessel substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 16th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept., 1888
AUGUSTIN FIELDING Merchant 5 Philpot Lane London I do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A Folding post letter card that can be written on inside and then gummed down,
so that the letter cannot be read till opened, to open the same it is necessary to tear
off the edges, through the perforation.
AUGUSTIN FIELDING.

page_text: I AUGUSTIN FIELDING Wine Merchant 5 Philpot Lane London E.C. 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:
A Folding post letter Card that can be written on the inside of the margin of the
Card. The dotted lines shewn in the drawing represent the perforation. A to A
and B to B on each side shew where it is gummed so that the Card can be stuck down
after the letter as being written and cannot be opened until the margin is torn off
through the perforation. The Card is folded in the centre from C to shewn in my
drawing.
It is called a private Post Letter Card.
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
That a letter can be written inside the card, and, which letter cannot be read
until the card is opened and which cannot be done, without tearing off the margin, and
that it therefore becomes a private letter.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1887
Complete Left, 1st Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th Mar., 1888
WILLIAM BURGESS Berry Lodge Hanley Castle Malvern Wells in the County of
Worcester Patentee of alarm guns rabbit and vermin traps do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement in snares or gins for catching rabbits.
A swivel is fastened in the twine to prevent rabbits twisting the twine or wire in
two parts and breaking away.
An eyelet or ring at the end of wire causes the snare or gin to run up much
quicker and kill the rabbit in a more humane way..

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Snares or Gins for Catching Rabbits.
WILLIAM BURGESS Berry Lodge Hanley Castle Malvern Wells in the County of
Worcester Patentee of alarm guns rabbit and vermin traps do hereby declare the nature
of my said invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN SNARES OR GINS FOR CATCHING RABBITS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The snare or gin consists of twisted wire of brass copper or any other metal and
gimp manufactured with hemp and wire twiste: together, an eyelet ring and swivel
and wood. The wire for the snare or gin is twisted the required size, the eyelet ring
is fixed in the end of the wire. The other end of the wire is passed through the
eyelet hole this forms the wire part of snare or gin into a large ring. By the use
of the eyelet ring the snare cannot get out of shape the eyelet allows the snare to
close up much quicker and strangle the rabbit. The snare or gin being made with
the eyelet or ring is arranged and set with much less labour. A piece of gimp is
fastened to the other end of the snare a swivel is inserted in the centre of the gimp
the other end of the gimp being attached to a peg made of wood or iron to drive
into the ground to hold the rabbit when caught.
The swivel inserted in the middle of the gimp prevents the rabbit twisting the
smare or gin in two parts and breaking away as a great many rabbits do when
caught in the old fashion snare the rabbits cannot break or bite the gimp in two
parts nor is the gimp effected by weather like twine used in making the old fashion
snare or gin. To make the snare complete a small peg is used with a split at one end
which holds the snare when set in its proper position. The invention will be more
readily understood on reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 the snare complete and ready for setting.
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