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A NEW GAME AND APPARATUS THEREFOR
Year: 1885

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I, EDMUND EDWARDS of the firm of Edwards and Co., Patent Agents and
Engineers, of 35 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of the invention for "A NEW GAME AND
APPARATUS THEREFOR (A communication to me from abroad by Antoine Portal,
of Vichy, in the Republic of France, Proprietor) and in what manner the same is to
be performed; to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement and accompanying Drawing (that is to say) :-
This invention relates to a novel apparatus for and method of playing the game
of bagatelle.
The table consists of a board of suitable size and shape having two channels or
passages along which an ivory or other ball can be propelled by the players from
the ends of the table, at the centre of which are made a number of concave recesses
into one or other of which the ball falls after passing round curves in the passages.
In the bottoms of these recesses are inlaid or displayed the representations
of a number of different animals, corresponding representations being drawn or
displayed at the ends of the table where the players stand, for the purpose of
determining the progress of the game.
The accompanying drawing represents the general form of the table, a, a, a, being
the concave recesses, in which the representations of animals described are not
shewn. b, b, are the passages for the balls.
The game is played by the players propelling the ball from the end of the table
along one of the channels or passages b, thence round the curves in the latter until
it eventually falls into one of the concave recesses a, the representation at the end
of the table corresponding with that of the particular animal in the recess so
occupied being marked or noted, and a number previously assigned to such animal
being scored to the player.
It will be seen that an essential feature of the invention consists in the sub-
stitution for the numbers ordinarily used of representations of animals, of any
desired kind by which great interest and amusement are caused to the players.

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 combination in the bagatelle table of the passages for a ball, and the concave
recesses containing representations of different animals, substantially as described
and shewn.
IMPROVEMENTS IN FLUSHING VALVES
Year: 1885

page_text: We JOSEPH JAMES DAY and THOMAS ISAAC DAY of No 76 Leighton Road
Kentish Town Middlesex, Sanitary Engineers do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN FLUSHING VALVES," and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:—
I
Our improvements has for its object the better sealing or preventing leakage in
valves for water closets and other purposes.
Hitherto the sealing has been effected by flat washers made of leather or rubber
which is liable to cause leakage or waste and thereby causing great inconvenience
and not effecting a proper seal.
Now our improvements consist in making a spindle or feather valve of metal of
a suitable shape to receive an india rubber washer which when spun or formed in
position forms a concave or convex cushion or pad, by this means the edge is
protected and which combined with the spindle or feather forms when sealed
or dropped in position a perfectly sound seal to the apparatus to which it is fitted
or attached and thereby prevents the edges of the said washer being sucked down
the pipe or sealing or any other unevenness which often occurs by corrosion or
otherwise.
Fig. 1 represents an elevation of our feather valve, a shewing the india rubber
washer or pad, b the spindle or feather.
Fig. 2 shews a section of the same, a the india rubber pad or washer, 6 the
spindle or feather.
Fig. 3 shews the position of the valve when in use or action.
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 construction of the spindle or feather valve combined with the formation of
the india rubber washer and used for flushing purposes as described in the above
Specification and annexed drawings.
A SURGICAL BONE BREAKER and
Year: 1885

page_text: We, ISAAC ARROWSMITH BEST, and HOWARD BEST, both of No 19 Summer Lane
Birmingham in the county of Warwick Surgical Mechanists do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for A SURGICAL BONE BREAKER and in what. manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
Our invention consists in the construction and application of a surgical instru-
ment for the purpose of the breaking of bones.
It frequently happens that when through imperfect appliances or defective
surgical skill, or other causes, a broken bone has been improperly "set" it after-
wards becomes necessary to re-break the "set" fracture, and for. such, and other
like purposes we have devised and arranged this our said invention.
We will now further and more particularly describe our invention by the
assistance of the accompanying drawings having letters and figures of reference
thereon.
Fig. 1. is an elevation of the instrument as generally when in use.
Fig. 2 is a section of the beam g, say at f.
Fig. 3, is a front and side elevation of one form of loop that may be used.
Fig. 4 is a plan and elevation of one form of supporting pad or plate for loops.
Fig. 5. is a plan and elevation of one form of pressure pad or plate for point of
screw e.
The action of the "Instrument" will now be understood to be as follows:-
The limb requiring the bone to be broken is passed through the loops a, & a²,
these loops being adjusted near to, or, far from each other as the case may need,
by means of the notches b, b', 6%, &c upon the upper surface of the cross beam g,
when the plates or pads c, c¹ which are varied in shape and padding to suit the
different forms of the limbs requiring treatment are placed within the loops under-
neath the limb, thus giving a broad and comfortable bearing and support to it,
the pressure plate or pad h, which is also of a suitable shape and padding, is then
placed in contact with the point of screw e, and by rotating the handle d, the
screw e rapidly advances, and thus breaks the bone. It will be noticed upon the
drawings that the screw e, has a very 'quick thread upon it, this is an
important feature in this our invention as we find the sudden action (approaching
nearly to that of the blow of a hammer) to produce the best results.
"

page_text: As we have before intimated we do not limit ourselves to the precise shape of
the plates, or pads, or loops, as they must be varied to suit requirements.
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
An "Instrument" constructed and arranged having a cross beam, loops, pads,
and "quick" threaded screw, substantially as shewn upon the accompanying
drawings, or any mere modification of any or all of such parts.
Dated this 27th day of July 1885.
CHARLES THOMAS POWELL,
Agent for the Applicants.
CHARLES THOMAS POWELL,
Agent for the Applicants.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
Year: 1885

page_text: EDWARD BISHOP, Pianoforte Manufacturer of Belmont St. Chalk Farm Rd
London N W. do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
PIANOFORTE ACTIONS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :--
My invention consists of
(1.) A reversible socket Marked A on drawing the turning of which acting on
right & left handed screws elongates or contracts the action so that it may be used
in pianos of all heights doing away with blocks, carriers & riders entirely.
(2.) An elliptical runner Marked B on drawing meets the key & is so arranged
that the minimum of friction results thus securing a delicacy & evenness of touch
hitherto unattainable while the ease & precision with which the action may be
regulated is greatly enhanced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
(1.) The socket Marked A on drawing. It allows an elliptical runner to be used
on key, instead of a square one, thus giving a touch without friction, & can be used
in any height piano.
(2.) Ease in regulation. The arrangement is very simple. By turning the
reversible socket the set off can be at once regulated to a nicety,
(3.) The elliptical runner Marked B on drawing.
HUMANE TRAP INVEN FOR CATCHING AND KILLING VERMIN
Year: 1885

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WILLIAM BURGESS Berry Lodge Hanley Castle Malvern Wells in the County.of
Worcester Patentee of Alarm Guns rabbit & vermin Traps do hereby declare the.
nature of my HUMANE TRAP INVENTION FOR CATCHING AND KILLING VERMIN to
be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improvement in vermin traps in a Humane way as
the animals shall be killed without being kept in agony pain, or suffering the trap
consists of iron or wood in box like shape the top being half round like a tunnel, to
admit the vermin into the middle of the box, where there is a balance, on the
animal treading on the table or balance which turns aside sumerging them into the
water in the bottom of the box and drowning them the trap resetting itself again
so by this means any quantity of vermin can be caught such as rats weasels stoats
moles mice etc.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
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 invention for A HUMANE SELF ACTING Box TRAP MADE OF ZINC
IRON OR OTHER METAL and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A trap for catching and killing vermin such as rats stoates weasels moles and
mico.
1 A Box trap.
2 Self acting with two balance doors in the middle of a tunnel.
3 On the animal approaching the middle of the tunnel the doors opens the
animal falls into the box half filled with water and is drowned.
The box is half filled with water a cover or lid is slided on the top of the box a
tunnel is formed on the top of the lid in the centre of the tunnel is two self acting
doors working on two centres with two balance balls on each side of the box in
the top of the tunnel is a bait box on the animal entering the tunnel at either end
their weight pressing on the two balance doors which opens the animal falling into,
the water and is killed by drowning the trap being self acting resets itself ready
for the next animal by this process any number can be caught the trap requiring
no attention the manner in which the same is to be performed will be more readily
understood on reference to the following drawing B the box TT the two balance
balls L the tunnel removed from top of box with bait box N O. the one door
X X the two ladders S the mouth of the tunnel.
Having particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same as to be performed I declare that what I claim for
my invention is
A box trap for catching and killing by drowning vermin such as rats stoates
weasels moles and mice substantially as herein before described.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Washing and Cleansing Fluid.
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Washing and Cleansing
Fluid.
We ELI GREEN, of 68 Booth Town Road, (late of 14 Brewery Street, Booth
Town), Halifax, in the County of York, Clerk, and EBENEZER NEEDHAM of
2 Friendly Fould, Ovenden, in the County aforesaid, Warp Dresser, do hereby
declare the nature of our said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF WASHING AND CLEANSING FLUID" and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to improvements as aforesaid.
Such being the nature and object of our said invention, the following is a
complete description of same.
In the manufacture of washing and cleansing fluid according to this our invention
we.employ ingredients as and in about the following proportions.
Turpentine
Amonia
Perl Ashes
Water
221 per cent.
22 per cent.
7 per cent.
47
per cent.
The perl ashes we first steep in hot water for purpose of dissolving.
The whole of the ingredients are well stirred together and are then ready
for use.
Having thus 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 manufacture of washing fluids of or from the ingredients herein described.
AN IMPROVED SOAP PASTE FOR CLEANSING WOOLLEN AND OTHER KINDRED FABRICS
Year: 1885

page_text: Kinarea FabrICS.
I MARY SUSANNAH GOSLING of 13 Trafalgar Road, Moseley Birmingham in
the County of Worcester, Married do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED SOAP PASTE FOR CLEANSING WOOLLEN AND OTHER KINDRED
FABRICS to be as follows:-
With a solution of borax in water I thoroughly incorporate the soap ordinarily
known as Castille soap: in suitable proportions of borax, water and soap, so
forming a paste to which I preferably add a little essence: This compound when
used for the above described purposes in a manner to be directed to users of it,
possesses the following advantages over washing soaps, viz. That it does not
injure, disturb or "blur" the colours of either single or parti-coloured dyed fabrics,
and that it prevents the excessive shrinkage of the same, so preserving the newness
of their appearance.

page_text: An Improved Soap Paste for Cleansing Woollen and other
Kindred Fabrics.
I MARY SUSANNAH GOSLING of 13 Trafalgar road Moseley Birmingham in
the County of Worcester, Married do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
With a solution of borax in water, I thoroughly incorporate the soap ordinarily
known as Castille soap (or the chemical constituents of the same) in about the
proportion of one of borax before solution to thirty two of Castille soap-or its
constituents-both by weight, and sufficient water to form the compound into a
thick paste, I then by preference add sufficient of one of the fragrant essences to
impart an agreeable aroma.
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 incorporation of borax, Castille soap (or its constituents) and water so as to
form a paste for washing purposes, substantially as described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CASTORS
Year: 1885

page_text: I GEORGE WAKEMAN. of 73 Green Lane Small Heath Birmingham in the
County of Warwick Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CASTORS, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Taking that is to say a screw or cabriole (Figs. 1. 2) castor which are largely
used upon chairs tables couches or other furniture I simply claim to have changed
the shape of that part of the rivet Fig. 3 called the ball, boss, or bush (a) which
works between the plate and the horns or revolving part of the castor from being
round (as is the case at present) to square (a) hexagon or other shape to which a
key or wrench may be fitted or applied so that the work of fixing the castor in its
place may be more quickly and perfectly performed (a) see drawings, Figs. 1. 2. 3.
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 square hexagon or such other shape of the ball bush or boss which works
between the plate and the horns or revolving part of the castor.
Dated thin 97th day of October 1885
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO STEAM ENGINES COMPOPE
Year: 1885

page_text: Compoundа туре.
I JOHN THOM 8 Storey Square Barrow in Furness in the County of Lancaster
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN AND
RELATING TO STEAM ENGINES OF THE COMPOUND TYPE to be as follows:-
My invention relates to that class of compound engines, (having two cranks) in
which the steam is used three times; namely first at high pressure, second at
intermediate pressure, and third at Low pressure, and consists in certain arrange-
ments of the steain cylinders for carrying out the said three grades.
According to my invention I use one high pressure cylinder, two intermediate
pressure cylinders (not necessarily of the same size) and one low pressure cylinder.
The two intermediate cylinders are placed one above the low pressure cylinder,
and the other below the high pressure cylinder, as shown on drawings for vertical
engines, the same relative position of cylinders being suitable for horizontal
engines.
.
The high pressure cylinder exhausts into the two intermediate cylinders both of
which exhaust into the low pressure cylinder.
:
The steam is thus used first in the high pressure cylinder, from which it is
expanded into the two intermediate cylinders, from which it expands into the low
pressure cylinder.
By this arrangement
equal power on cranks.
of the two cylinder type
the former cylinders.
I obtain
a triple expansion engine on two cranks, with
It is also suitable for making ordinary compound engines
into Triple expansion engines without any alterations to
"

page_text: By this arrangement of cylinders I obtain Triple Expansion Engines, with four
cylinders working on two cranks, with equal power on cranks, and is specially
suitable for re-compounding the ordinary two cylinder, double crank engines,
without alteration to the present cylinders.
Having thus particularly described my Invention, and shewn the means of
carrying the same into practice, what I claim as the Invention secured to me, by
the herein before in part recited Letters patent is :
The particular combined arrangement of cylinders, and pipe connections, for
Triple Expansion Engines, constructed as herein described and as shewn in drawing
hereto annexed.
MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DRY COLOURS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM MACRONE, of 25, Jamaica Street, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark,
Letter press Printer, do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DRY COLOURS, 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 :-
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of dry colours, suitable
for decorating or ornamenting paper and other fabrics.
In carrying out my Invention I employ aniline or other colouring substances
capable of yielding dye, such for instance as pigments or dye woods, and I dissolve
the same in water, (hot or cold) or in methylated spirit. Or, in some cases,
I employ a solution composed of water (hot or cold) and methylated spirit,
according to the solvent or soluble quantities of the colour sources. The colours so
dissolved are poured into a vessel containing ground talc, and are thoroughly
incorporated with the same by kneading, employing any suitable apparatus for the
purpose. The dyed mass is then dried by slow heat, at a temperature of about
212° F., or by exposure to the air, and when perfectly dry is thoroughly pulverized,
and is ready for use.
In manufacturing some colours, such for instance as aniline violet, I use cold
water to effect the dissolution of the colour source, while in manufacturing others,
such for example as those from dye-woods, I use hot water; and again, in manu-
facturing such a colour as aniline fuchsine, I use a solution composed of cold water
and methylated spirit.
The quantity of talc, is regulated according to the shade or tint of the colour
required, and as some colours have greater dyeing powers than others they would
require greater quantities of tale, in consequence.
Having now described my Invention and in what manner the same may be
carried out I claim
The hereindescribed manufacture of dry colours for ornamenting fabrics,
consisting in dissolving aniline or other colouring substances in water, or in

page_text: methylated spirit (or in a solution composed of water or methylated spirit)
incorporating the dissolved colours with ground tale, then kneading and drying
by heat, or by exposure to the air, and finally pulverizing the compound, sub-
stantially as set forth.
ERNEST DE PASS, Fel. Inst. P.A.,
68, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Petitioner.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM CHESTERMAN, of Bow Works, Pomona Street, Sheffield, in the
County of York, Maker of measuring tapes 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 spring boxes for measuring tapes as at present constructed consist of a
cylindrical piece of metal within which is fixed a metal disc, the projecting edge of
the cylinder on one side of the disc being notched to form ratchet teeth that
engage with a spring catchi while the space within the cylinder on the other side
of the disc, contains the spiral spring of the tape.
My present invention has for its object both to cheapen the manufacture of such
spring boxes and to render them of increased strength by forming them out of
a single piece of metal as I will now proceed to describe with reference to the
accompanying drawing.
A metal disc A such as is shewn in plan and elevation at Figs. 1 and 2, is first
pressed in dies such as B and C Fig. 3, so as to produce the cupped and flanged
configuration shewn in section at Fig. 4. This is then subjected to the action of a
dic such as D Fig. 5 having a recess D¹ corresponding to the external configuration
of the cup A¹ of the disc and a thin rim D2 surrounding' the recess.
The cupped
disc is placed, in the position shewn at Fig. 5, upon a die E Fig. 6, having an
aperture slightly larger in diameter than the die D, so that when this is forced
down upon the cupped disc, the cup A' of the latter will first enter the hollow of
the die D and this in advancing through the hole of E, will then cause the flange A³
to be bent up into a cylindrical form as shewn in the detached section at Fig. 7,
thus producing the spring box consisting of the disc A¹ and the cylindrical part A².
The bend of the cylindrical part is then by preference pressed closer together by
any suitable means, and notches A³ are cut therein to form the ratchet teeth, as
shewn at Figs. 8, 9 and 10. The cylindrical part after having its edge trimmed, if
necessary, bas the requisite slits formed therein for receiving the ends of the spring
and of the measuring tape in the well known manner.
I do not limit myself to the precise mode of producing the configuration of the
spring box by means of dies as herein described as I have only described this as
the arrangement I employ by preference.

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
1. Constructing a spring box for measuring tapes of a single piece of metal by
first stamping a flat disc into a cupped shape with flat rim or flange, and then
pressing the rim into a cylindrical shape round the cup, substantially as herein
described.
2. The use of a spring box for measuring tapes consisting of a disc, part of which
is bent into a cylindrical form so as to project on both sides of the flat central part
substantially as herein described.
Year: 1885

page_text: J. F. GIRAUD.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.

page_text: OF BODDIOS.
I JEAN FRANÇOIS GIRAUD of 52 Cours Richard Vitton, Lyons in the Republic of
France, Sizer, do hereby declare the nature of the 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 consists of a new size for sizing spun cotton either in spools or in 5
bobbins from N° 1 to N° 400 which has never heretofore been accomplished.
The following is the composition for 1 litre of the improved size
All these substances are dissolved in water and well mixed together.
The sizing is accomplished by immersing the cottons wound into spools or
bobbins in the composition.
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 new size, the composition of which is above indicated, and which is specially
intended for the sizing of cottons wound into spools or bobbins.
JEAN FRANÇOIS GIRAUD.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.
A. BUSTLE OR CRINOLETTE
Year: 1885

page_text: LOUIS VIGNES (Gentleman) of 59, Tavistock Crescent, Westbourne Park, London,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A. BUSTLE OR CRINOLETTE to
be as follows :-
t
A Bustle or Crinolette made of two metallic frames, joined together by springs,
the whole elegantly covered with cloth or silk. This invention for which we are
patented in France has the advantage of not breaking or getting out of shape as
the bustles now in use often do By means of cords fixed inside, its bulk can be
reduced or increased. It is very light, follows every movement of the body and
never loses its graceful shape.
As it may be varied in size and ornements, I rest my invention on the metallic
frames joined by springs.
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Monsieur LOUIS VIGNES (no profession) of 59, Tavistock Crescent, Westbourne
Park, London, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A BUSTLE OR
CRINOLETTE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Made of two metallic frames, joined together by springs, the whole elegantly
covered with cloth or silk. This invention for which I am patented in France has
the advantage of not breaking or getting out of shape as the bustles now in use
often do. By means of cords fixed inside, its bulk can be reduced or increased.
It is light, follows every movement of the body and never loses its graceful
shape.
This bustle or dress improver is made of two frames of light wire about ten
inches square, slightly curved so as to follow the form of the body.
These two frames are joined in the center by two springs also in light wire in
the shape of springs usually used in spring chairs.
By the means of a cord passed through the two frames, the bulk can be increased
IMPROVEMENTS IN GILL STOVES
Year: 1885

page_text: THOMAS WATERHOUSE ROBERTS of Bramley near Rotherham, Farmer, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN GILL STOVES and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
Each gill will be provided with flanges of various thicknesses, the thicker flanges
will be placed next the fire, and the thinner flanges will pass over the thicker
flanges, and to make the fire box more smoke-tight-an iron plate or additional
gill with flanges could be inserted between the gills to form a hot-air chamber as
shown in Fig. 8.
The front and back of the stove will be cased by the continuation of one or
more of the gills, or by additional ends only as shown at Fig. I.
Internal sliding upright or other doors Fig. 3 and one external hinged door
Fig. 5 will be provided for the admission of air.
Two doors under the bottom grate Fig. 2 & 3 or a V shaped door with sliding
hopper as in Fig. 7 will be provided for the purpose of making a slow-combustion
fire-these doors may be raised and lowered by means of a handle & rack Fig. 3,
or by means of screws Fig. 7.
The expansion bar or bars being partially or entirely exposed to the fire, will be
so arranged as to allow for the expansion of the gills.
The ash-drawer Fig. 5 may also be used to regulate the combustion by the
extent to which it is drawn out or pushed in.
The principle of internal gills and dampers can also be applied to other descrip-
tions of stoves.
I do not confine myself to number of gills, external or internal flanges, expansion
bar or bars, sliding or other doors, or shape and position of any of the above-
mentioned parts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The expansion bar or bars to prevent the breakage of gills.
2. The double doors and additional gills for preventing the ends of stove
becoming overheated.
3. The escape of the hot-air from the top instead of from the side of stove, as in
ordinary gill-stoves.
Mechanical Automaton Toy Figures or other Toy Objects.
Year: 1885

page_text: Mechanical Automaton Toy Figures or other Toy Objects.
I GEORGE COLE of the firm of George Cole and Company of 19 Nicholl Square
Hamsell Street in the city of London Merchants and manufacturers do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN COMBINATION AND
MECHANISM FOR ACTUATING MECHANICAL AUTOMATON TOY FIGURES OR OTHER TOY
OBJECTS 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 the arrangement and construction of mechanical toys
in which one or more toy figures (human or animal) or other objects or parts
mechanically combined are caused to assume a variety of grotesque or other
positions by the revolving of an ordinary spinning top.
For this purpose the Drawing hereto annexed affords an illustration of the
method of carring this Invention into practice.
In Figure I a is a ordinary toy top, b is a detachable handle and c a cord for
spinning the top in the usual manner upon the plate ƒ (which may be composed of
glass, china or any other suitable substance) affixed to a base plate g which carries
an upright h.
The top is kept in its position by the momentum of spinning only.
To the upright h is fastened a wire or spring i upon which is hung (or fixed) a
jointed figure (or other object).
This figure is so arranged that the jointed legs k k 1 (or other parts) full or rest
upon the revolving frictional disc e of the spinning top a, causing the figure j (or
other object) to assume a variety of attitudes or actions.
In Figure 2 the top a has the string c wound round it, handle b inserted in the
opening & ready for spinning the top in the usual manner.
The top may be a plain, humming or musical top.
Thus toy figures as above described and various others may be caused to appear
as though in the act of dancing, boxing, or wrestling.
In like manner motion may be imparted to automaton Figures to cause them to
appear as in the act of performing various mechanical operations such as sawing,
hammering, grinding gymnastic or other movements.

page_text: No claim is made to any of the parts separately which are well known and in
common 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
A spinning top, free from all extraneous supports, as 'a Motor for actuating
mechanical toy figures and other toy objects arranged and combined substantially
in the manner and for the purpose herein before described.
Dated thin 2011
C
"AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE DIALS OF TIMEPIECES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM FINCKEN of Netherfield House, Hoyland, near
Barnsley, in the County of York, Colliery Manager, do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE DIALS OF TIMEPIECES to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to the division and marking of the dials of watches,
clocks, or other timepieces in such a manner as to adapt the ordinary movement of
the hands to indicate twenty four successive hours. For this purpose, I arrange
the divisions and figures in two convolutions of a volute or spiral so that adjacent
to each number in one convolution and in the same radial line with it there is the
number greater by 12 in the other convolution. The volute or spiral may be drawn
to either hand, that is to say the numbers 1, 2, 3 &c up to 12 may occupy the
outer convolution whilst the higher numbers, 13, 14 &c up to 24 occupy the inner
convolution, or this arrangement may be inverted. The line of division is
preferably not a true volute or spiral but a curve consisting of an outer convolution,
nearly circular, and an inner convolution, also nearly circular, the one convolu-
tion gradually leading into the other as they approach the zero or 12 o'clock
graduation.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Dials of Time Pieces.
I, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM FINCKEN, of Netherfield House, Hoyland, near
Barnsley, in the County of York, Colliery Manager, 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 the division and marking of the dials of watches,
clocks, or other time pieces in such a manner as to adapt the ordinary movement
of the hands to indicate twenty-four successive hours. For this purpose, I arrange
the divisions and figures as shewn in Figs. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings
in two convolutions of a volute or spiral so that, adjacent to each number in one
convolution and in the same radial line with it, there is the number greater by 12
in the other convolution. The volute or spiral may be drawn to either hand, that
is to say as shewn in Fig. 1, the numbers 1, 2, 3 &c up to 12 may occupy the outer
convolution, whilst the higher numbers 13, 14 &c up to 24 occupy the inner
convolution or this arrangement may be inverted as in Fig. 2. The line of division
is preferably not a true volute or spiral but a curve consisting of an outer
convolution, nearly circular, and an inner convolution, also nearly circular, the one
convolution gradually leading into the other as they approach the zero or 12 o'clock
graduation.
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
Marking the dial of a time piece with the 24 hours arranged in two volute
convolutions substantially as herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS ON COPYING PRESSES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, EMIL BEHRENS of 6 Union Court, Old Broad Street in the City of London
Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
ON COPYING PRESSES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction and arrangement of
presses for copying letters or other documents written or printed with copying ink
on suitable paper, by supplying the necessary pressure.
In carrying out the said invention I take two plates of Metal, or Wood
strengthened by metal ribs, the one used as the lower part of the press, has on the
two opposite sides in the middle on upright arm with hooks bent inwards, the
hooks are shaped on the inside like the edge of a blade. The inside of the upright
arms is provided with a ledge which reaches to the hooks.
The other press-plate forms the cover of the press and has on the corresponding
sides two forks which fit round the ledges, thereby fastening the cover to the lower
part of the press and allowing it to be moved up and down, and at the same time
preventing any movement sideways. In the centre of the Cover is a hole into
which fits the centrepin of a bar with a wedge at each end which work in opposite
direction and are about four inches in length by a quarter inch gradation.
By turning this bar the wedges come under the edges of the hooks on the
upright arms and thus effect the pressure, which by more or less turning will reach
a quarter inch, on the copybook or any other object placed between the two
plates.
To regulate the room between the two press-plates according to the thickness of
the book, the centrepin of the wedge-bar consists of a screw with a boss which may
be screwed up or down thus reducing or increasing the space as required. The
accompanying sketches show by Fig. 1 the plan, and by Fig. 2. & 3. two sections
of the press.

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
1.) The use for the press of wedges so arranged as to form part of a large screw,
by means of which great pressure is effected by less power than is required with
the ordinary screw presses.
2.) For regulating the space between the press-plates a screw in the Wedge bar
has been adapted which enable the use of the press for books of any thickness.
Dated this 90th day of September 1885.
THE MAKING OR MANUFACTURING A PASTE FROM PURE COCOA, COCOA NIBS OR FROM COCOA IN ANY FORM
Year: 1885

page_text: Manufacturing from Cocoa in any form, from the Cocoa to
the Prepared Cocoa, a Paste Soluble in Cold or Water of any
Degree of Temperature.
DAVID KER 48 Cumberland Street Caledonian Road Barnsbury N. Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE MAKING OR MANUFACTURING
A PASTE FROM PURE COCOA, COCOA NIBS OR FROM COCOA IN ANY FORM, to be
as follows:-
I take about 1 part Cocoa by weight this I grind 2 parts pure Glycerine by
measure & 2 parts Water by measure the whole to be ground together & when
perfectly amalgamated I subject the paste to a gentle heat for any space of time
not exceeding six hours, the operation is then finished & when cold the paste will
be soluble in cold or Water of any degree of temperature.
I use Glycerine by itself as a solvent or mixed with Water in any proportion.

page_text: Degree of Temperature.
I, DAVID KER, of 48, Cumberland Street, Caledonian Road, Barnsbury, N. 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 cocoa used as an article of food, and it has for its object
a novel method of preparing such cocoa with the addition of glycerine so that
whilst very simply, easily, and cheaply prepared, the nutritive and other qualities
of the cocoa are not injuriously affected, whilst the mixture is readily soluble in
water at any temperature.
In order to put my invention in operation I take cocoa in powder or any other
convenient form and I melt it with the addition of a sufficient quantity, preferably
about half its weight, of glycerine. The cocoa thoroughly mixed with the glycerine
in the way described is readily soluble in water either cold or heated to any desired
temperature.
The quantity of glycerine may be varied more or less, but the following is a
formula which I have found give a satisfactory result:-One part by weight of
cocoa (or preferably cocoa essence) and one half part by measure of glycerine; that
is to say for every pound of cocoa, eight fluid ounces by measure of glycerine.
I preferably add also one part by measure of a solution of gum, consisting of
about one part of gum (such as gum arabic or other gum of the like kind) in
fourteen parts of water.
Where a compound of coroa and milk is to be prepared, I take one part by
weight of cocoa, (or essence of cocoa), one half part by measure of glycerine (as in
the first formula), and two parts of condensed milk.
I do not confine myself to the precise proportions of the ingredients named in
the formulæ, which may be varied more or less as desired or found advisable,
but having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The combination of glycerine with cocoa, substantially as and for the purpose
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF PRODUCING ORNAMENTAL AND OTHER DESIGNS ON ASTRACHANS AND SIMILAR FABRICS
Year: 1885

page_text: We, WILLIAM IRELAND and JOHN EDWARD THURMAN, both of the Sand Area
and Low Mills Kendal in the County of Westmoreland Manufacturers do hereby
declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF
PRODUCING ORNAMENTAL AND OTHER DESIGNS ON ASTRACHANS AND SIMILAR
FABRICS 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 textile fabrics having a curled or similar surface
commonly known as Astrachans and these Improvements have for their object the
production of ornamental and other designs upon the surfaces of such fabrics.
In carrying out our Invention we may employ for the warp suitably printed yarn
in the following manner. It is first ascertained what length of such yarn is
required to produce a given length of cloth. As a considerable amount of the yarn
is taken up in producing the "curl" the length of the yarn is considerably greater
than the length of the cloth. Let it be assumed to be ten times greater for the
purpose of description and let it be assumed that a chequered pattern of coloured
and white squares is desired to be produced, each square measuring four inches on
each of its sides. In such a case the threads would all be printed so as to be
alternately coloured and white for lengths of (10 x 4 =) forty inches.
threads are then so arranged in the loom that in a given transverse line there will
alternately be as many coloured parts and as many white parts of the ends or yarn
as will respectively produce four inches in breadth. In other words the appearance
presented by the levelled warp would be that of alternately coloured and white
figures each about four inches wide and forty inches-long. More elaborate figures
may be produced in a similar manner.
The
Instead of printing the yarn before weaving we may print the ornamental
design upon the surface of the fabric itself by means of suitably engraved rollers
or blocks such as are employed in printing carpets using similar colours and
printing mediums,

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
The production of ornamental and other designs upon "Astrachans" or textile
fabrics having curled surfaces substantially as hereinbefore set forth and described.
Dated this momentearth don of Fahmu 190K
WILLIAM E. HEYS,
Agent for the Applicants.
the Purpose of Economising Fuel.
Year: 1885

page_text: the Purpose of Economising Fuel.
We, FRANCIS BRUGGEMANS, Manager, and LEWIS DONKERS, Manufacturer, both
of Antwerp, Belgium, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
The object of this invention is to economise fuel by placing a small auxiliary
boiler into the flues of internally fired boilers.
In the accompanying drawing, the boiler A, forming the fuel economiser is
placed into the fire tubes behind the fire bridge or baffle-plate between this fire-
bridge and the combustion chamber. The boiler A has for its purpose the direct
and complete utilization of the heat for the evaporation of water, also a more rapid
evaporation is obtained, the heating surface of the boiler is enlarged, and the saving
of fuel may attain or even surpass 30°
The casing of the boilers A and B may be cylindrical and made of smooth or
corrugated iron plates. The shape and size of the different parts of the apparatus
vary according to circumstances.
The economiser is so constructed that the tubes can be cleansed without
dismounting the apparatus, the bottom being removable.
The economiser or boiler B is a modification of the apparatus A and serves the
same purpose. The economiser is so connected with the main boiler by tubes, that
a good circulation of the water in the apparatus is obtained.
The economiser is mounted loose on a pair of horizontal rods fixed in the fire
tube of the main boiler, and is attached to the same by means of the circulating
pipes in front and at the back of the economiser.
Owing to the use of this system the length of the fire grate may be reduced,
whereby a less forced and more regular fire is produced.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
The combination of an internal flue or fire tube of an internally heated boiler,
with an auxiliary boiler or economiser mounted in the said tube and connected
with the main boiler by circulating pipes, substantially as described and illustrated.
Wind Baffling Chimney Top for Preventing Blow-downs in Chimney Flues.
Year: 1885

page_text: Wind Baffling Chimney Top for Preventing Blow-downs in
Chimney Flues.
I FREDRICK HOWARD SMITH of N° 5 University Terrace Belfast, in the County
of Antrim Ireland, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
PREVENTING SMOKE BEING FORCED DOWN CHIMNEY FLUES BY BLOW-DOWNS, to be
as follows:
An arrangement of plates or blades of metal or other material, made fast to the
interior of pipes or tubes alternately, at various distances and angles, and reaching
about two thirds across the diameter of the 'pipe or tube, and overlapping each
other about four inches; these pipes or tubes have slots or openings cut in their
two opposite sides at the lower edge of the plates or blades and at the acute angles
formed by the plates or blades and the sides of the pipe or tube, to allow the
Smoke and Blow-down to escape, and the soot or other accumulation that may
collect on the upper side of the plates or blades to drop out.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Wind Baffling Chimney Top for Preventing Blow-downs in
Chimney Flues.
I FREDRICK HOWARD SMITH of No 5 University Terrace Belfast in the County
of Antrim Ireland, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
PREVENTING SMOKE BEING FORCED DOWN CHIMNEY FLUES BY BLASTS OF WIND,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
An arrangement of plates or blades N° 1 of metal or other material made fast to
the interior of the pipes or tubes alternately at various distances and angles;
these pipes or tubes have slots or openings N° 2. cut in their two opposite sides, at
the lower edge of the plates or blades and at the acute angles formed by the plates
or blades and the sides of the pipe or tube, to allow the smoke and Blow-down to
escape, and the soot or other accumulation that may collect on the upper side of
the plates or blades to drop out. The Top also increases the draught, as the heat
is diffused over a greater surface, and the heated air and smoke or products of
combustion are retained longer within the body of the Top. It keeps perfectly
free from soot, and has no moveable parts.
The iron rod N° 3. up the centre, which rises and falls, is to indicate when the
brush is at the "Top," when sweeping the chimney.
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 internal arrangement of plates or blades in the pipe or tube of the Chimney
Top, as illustrated in the drawings.
D
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CM 1000