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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 13th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 8th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 15th Apr., 1887.
We RICHARD BAKER & WILLIAM BAKER of 11 Blue Anchor Lane Bermondsey
Tanners & Leather Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
To prepare Seal Splits or Fleshings for the Lining of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Bag,
Trunk, Purse or other usefull purposes by after preparing the Skin to cover it with
French Chalk or Pipe Clay mixed with Moss, Size, Glue Starch or Egg & after being
so prepaired & dried to then Dye them to any colour required.

page_text: First by being shaved or made levil.
2nd by being scoured or cleaned.
3rd by being set or extended on a table & in which process a composition composed
of about two thirds of Irish Moss & one third of French Chalk is worked on the
Skin to produce a face or surface.
For some purposes it is desirable to use Size, Starch Egg, or other like glutinous
Substances in part or wholy in place of the Moss & if so used would be mixed with
the French Chalk in about the same proportion as if all Moss was used.
4th by being Strained-Nail'd on Boards.
5th. Dyed or Stained to any Colour or Shade required-Obviousley the discription
& quantity of Colouring Matter used depend entirely on the Colour or Shade
required.
6th. Softened by Stoneing or Bruising.
7th. Grained.
8th. A solution composed of about four fiths of Water & one fifth of Moss, Size,
Egg, or other Glutinous Substance is then applied to the Surface.
9th. Polished by friction-useing Cotton, Wollen, or Felt pads.
Having now particulary discribed and assertained the Nature of our said Invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed we declare what we claim is
The novilty & usefullness of this Invention as a whole as by combining the
various processes & Ingrediants named & applied inthe manner herein discribed―
to Manufacture & convert a comparitively useless Skin to various usefull purposes
viz Lining of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Bags, Trunks purses & many other usefull
purposes in place of calf or other expensive leather.
Given this Eleventh day of March 1887.
WILLIAM BAKER.
RICHARD BAKER.
An Improved Process in the Manufacture of Plush and other Pile Fabrics by the Double Cloth Method.
Year: 1886

page_text: An Improved Process in the Manufacture of Plush and other
Pile Fabrics by the Double Cloth Method.
I FREDERICK ROBINSON Surgeon 99 North St. Leeds Yorks do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED PROCESS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
PLUSH & OTHER PILE FABRICS BY THE DOUBLE CLOTH METHOD to be as follows:-
In manufacturing plush or other pile fabric by what is known as the double
cloth method I make the cutting & weaving of the cloth two independent opera-
tions. I employ a suitable loom for weaving the cloth & afterwards divide the
same by means of a suitable cutting apparatus or machine, this cutting apparatus
being separate & distinct from the loom.
I claim as novel in the foregoing process the use of separate & independent
machinery for performing the two operations of weaving & cutting respectively.
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FRED ROBINSON.

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Pile Fabrics by the Double Cloth Method.
FREDERICK ROBINSON 99 North St. Leeds Yorks Surgeon 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 manufacturing plush & other pile fabrics by what is known as the double
cloth method I make the weaving & cutting operations independent processes.
I use a suitable loom to weave the cloth & afterwards divide the same by a
suitable cutting apparatus or machine this cutting apparatus being separate &
distinct from the loom.
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Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 9th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 11th Mar., 1887.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Linoleum and Floor Coverings
of a similar Description.
I, JOHN TROTTER, of 7 Great Winchester Street, London E.C. Merchant, a partner
in the firm of Jeune & Co., Linoleum and Cork Carpet Manufacturers, Sugar House
Lane, Stratford, E., 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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In the manufacture of Linoleum and like floorcloths or fabrics I employ pitch in
combination with oil.
The pitch is preferably that obtained in the distillation of palm oil or other oil.
The oil which I use to combine with the pitch is preferably linseed oil.
The pitch and oil are boiled or heated together to the ordinary consistency for the
manufacture of Linoleum, and the compound so formed is mixed with the solid
ingredients of Linoleum in the usual way.
In practically carrying out my invention I proceed as follows:-
The pitch after being cut out of the casks or receptacles is placed in an iron or other
suitable pot and heated with oil, in such proportions as the nature of the Linoleum,
or other material to be made, shall determine, until melted, which takes about three
hours.
The heating is then carried on for a further two or three hours, the mass being well
stirred during the time until it becomes homogeneous.
The mixture so formed is then placed in an iron tank to cool. When cool the
material is ready for use, and is passed through or between mixing rolls with the other
ingredients generally used in the manufacture of Linoleum, and spread on the canvas
by calender rolls.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I claim is :-
The use of Pitch in conjunction with Oil with or without other ingredients, in the
manufacture of Linoleum and other floor coverings and fabrics of a similar description,
and in other manufactures in which Boiled Oil is used.
An Invention for Locking Nuts on Bolts on Railroad Fish Plates.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1886.
Complete Left, 10th Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 28th Jan., 1887.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Invention for Locking Nuts on Bolts on Railroad Fish Plates.
I JOHN ROBERTS of Number 22 High Street Cleator Moor in the County of
Cumberland Tinsmith do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
The Invention has for its object a lock applicable for locking nuts on bolts on
railroad fish plates so that when the nut is screwed on to the bolt it prevents the nut
from turning or slackening-The lock is fixed on the railroad fish plate-It is
made as follows:-A grove or keyway is made on the side of the plate (tapered or
otherwise) in line with the outside of the nut-A key is made having one side to fit the
grove the other side projecting out of the grove over the plate in a line with the
square of the nut and when the key is inserted in the grove one side of the key
prevents the nut from turning but by taking the key out of the grove the nut can
be screwed either on or off the bolt as required and when the key is again replaced
in the grove it locks the nut on the bolt.
JOHN ROBERTS.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Invention for Locking Nuts on Bolts on Railroad Fishplates.
I JOHN ROBERTS of 22 High Street Cleator Moor in the County of Cumberland
Inventor do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The invention consists of a locking arrangement whereby the nuts on Railroad Fish
plates and upon bolts generally may be so locked or fastened so as to prevent the nuts
from becoming loose. The locking is done solely from the plate or other material to
be secured instead of by the nut itself. The means are as follows. A groove or
keyway is cut on the face of the fish plate or other material. This groove admits a
moveable key. The groovo is so cut that it comes almost flush on one or other of the
angles of the nut when screwed up. This key is inserted in the groove after the nut
is screwed and the key impinging on the side of the nut for the whole length of its
side prevents its movement.
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 principle of locking nuts by means of the plate or piece of iron, wood, or
other material to be bolted.
(2) The cutting of a grove or keyway.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF WATERPROOF GARMENTS
Year: 1886

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I LAZARUS MISTOVSKI of 59 Miller Street Manchester in the County of
Lancaster Waterproof Garment Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of
my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF WATERPROOF
GARMENTS 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 manufacture of that class of waterproof garments
which are made without sleeves but provided with arm-holes in lieu thereof.
The ordinary method of making such armholes has been merely to form slits or
armholes in the required position in the front pieces, and then to cement on a flap
or covering piece; and armholes formed in this manner have been very liable to
become torn,
The nature of my said invention whereby I propose to remedy this defect will
be readily understood on reference to the annexed drawings and to the following
explanation thereof.
Fig. 1. represents the upper part of one of the side pieces of a waterproof
garment.
According to my invention I cut away and remove a portion of the material of
each side piece of the front of the garment about the depth of the required arm-
hole and extending back from the armhole to the side seam (as seen at a, a in
Fig. 1.) and I cement over the gap thus formed a piece of the material b, b rather
larger in size (see Fig. 2) and of a sufficient width to over lap the arm hole about
two or three inches (as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1) and in order to
strengthen the joint or seam so as to prevent the arm-hole from breaking or
tearing away I lay a broad tape or strip inside the said seam both at the top and
the bottom of the arm-hole and I cement such tape or strip one half of its width
to each side of the joint extending from the front of the armhole flap to the
side seam.
This will be understood on reference to Fig. 3. which shows a magnified section
of one of the seams, a, a being the side piece, b, b the covering piece and c, c the
tape or strip.
By these means I form a very comfortable arm hole in which the arm can rest
easily, and which is strengthened by the tapes or strips in such a way that it is
much stronger than usual and is not at all liable to become torn or broken.
Fig. 4. shows the appearance of the arm-hole flap or cover on the outside.

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 manufacture of the arm-holes and covering flaps of waterproof garments
substantially in the manner herein before particularly described and illustrated by
the drawing annexed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SAFETY CATCHES FOR BROOCHES PENDANTS LOCKETS AND THE LIKE
Year: 1886

page_text: WILLIAM THOMPSON BRAHAM 392 Stretford Road Manchester, Watchmaker,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN SAFETY
CATCHES FOR BROOCHES PENDANTS LOCKETS AND THE LIKE" to be as follows:-
A piece of wire of any suitable metal, is bent over at one end to form a hook or
catch, and the other end of said piece of wire; or a separate piece of wire or metal
is flattened or shaped in such manner and bent over to form a spring, with its end
pressing under or against the point or end of aforesaid hook or catch.

page_text: WILLIAM THOMPSON BRAHAM 392 Stretford Road Manchester Watchmaker
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SAFETY
CATCHES FOR BROOCHES, PENDANTS LOCKETS AND THE LIKE and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
A piece of wire of any suitable metal is bent over at one end to form a hook or
catch and the other end of said piece of wire, or a separate piece of wire or metal
is flattened or shaped in such manner and bent over to form a spring, with its end
pressing under or against the point or end of aforesaid hook or catch.
And in order that my Invention may be fully understood and readily carried
into effect, I will describe the accompanying sheet of Drawings, reference being
had to the figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1. shows my "Improved Safety Catch, a piece of wire or metal of any
suitable kind is bent over in the ordinary manner to form a hook or catch, the
other end being extended and flattened to form a spring and bent over and pressing
under or against the said hook or catch.
Fig. 2. shows my Improved Safety Catch as applied to a plate ready to be
affixed to the backs of jet or other kinds of Brooches the spring is preferably bent
back in such manner as not to extend beyond the edge of the aforesaid plate.
Fig. 3. shows the catch upon small plates of metal of any suitable size and
shape with the spring bent in any suitable form, the said plates to be soft-soldered
or otherwise affixed to the Brooches Pendants Lockets or such like articles.
Fig. 4 shows the safety hook or catch with a separate spring, one end of which
is secured to the Brooch or such like article either by soldering, rivetting, screwing
or otherwise affixing in any suitable manner, and the other end of said spring is
made to extend and press under or against the aforesaid hook or catch.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st A Spring Safety Hook or Catch as shown on Fig. 1, 2, and 3 as and for the
purpose herein shown and described.
2nd A separate spring as shown on Fig. 4 as and for the purpose herein shown
and described.
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for Subsequently Obtaining Useful Products therefrom.
Year: 1886

page_text: for Subsequently Obtaining Useful Products therefrom.
I, GEORGE CRAIG of Lugar, in the County of Ayr, North Britain, Chemist, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE TREATMENT OF SLAGS and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention has for its object the decomposition of suitable slags, by
treatment with acids; whereby salts of Alumina, Magnesia, Manganese and Iron,
and also compounds of Phosphoric Acid may be obtained.
Slags suitable for such purpose in the compact state in which they usually occur,
are almost unaffected on treatment with acids. But by running such slags in the
molten state into water acidulated or otherwise, or by causing such water to act
on the molten slags, they are converted into a highly porous material which is
easily and completely decomposed by acids such as Sulphuric Acid, Hydrochloric
Acid, or by mixtures of both.
Such porous Slag may be readily made by means of the following or similar
Machinery. The molten slag directly from the furnace or otherwise, is run into
an iron pipe fixed horizontally and partly submerged in a trough of water.
Through the centre of the horizontal pipe works an archimedian screw which
drives the porous slag as it is formed towards the end of the trough; thus
permitting the liquid slag always to fall into clear water. The porous slag may
be removed from the apparatus by means of a Jacobs ladder or otherwise, a
constant feed of water being maintained to replace that wasted and evaporated
during the process. A certain proportion of the Sulphur existing in the Slag, is at
the same time evolved as Sulphuretted Hydrogen; and may be utilized for the
manufacture of Sulphur, Sulphuric Acid or other compound in the usual way.
The porous Slag, with or without further preparation is then treated with the
requisite amount of acid in suitable tanks, when it is quickly decomposed. The
acid is added in such manner and quantity, and of such strength as may be found
most suitable for decomposing the slag under treatment. The Alumina, Magnesia,
Oxide of Manganese &o existing in the Slag are dissolved by the acid, while Silica
and Lime, if Sulphuric Acid has been employed, remain insoluble. The mass is

page_text: lixiviated with water to extract the soluble salts, and the liquor obtained is
worked up by the usual methods, to obtain the various products hereinbefore
mentioned.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The treatment of Blast Furnace or other Slags, after being rendered porous by
the above or other equivalent process, with sulphuric Acid, or Hydrochloric Acid,
or with mixtures of both; substantially as set forth.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1886.
Complete Left, 16th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 18th Mar., 1887.
ROLAND SMITH Cashier 14 Reservoir Road Birmingham do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement in cigarettes-which improvement differs from the ordinary
cigarette in one respect only, namely:-the substitution of a plug of wool or other
similar and suitable substance, in place of Tobacco, at the end of the cigarette which is
applied to the mouth.

page_text: I, ROLAND SMITH Cashier 14 Reservoir Road 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:―
I make a Cigarette in the ordinary way, and at the end which is placed in the
mouth, I insert a plug of wool, or other similar and suitable substance, in place of
tobacco.
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 Insertion of a plug of Wool, or other similar and suitable substance, in place
of tobacco, at the end of the Cigarette which is placed in the mouth, in order to form
a filter or absorbent of Nicotine and to prevent loose particles of tobacco entering the
mouth.
ROLAND SMITH.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Horseshoes for the Prevention of Slipping.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1886.
Complete Left, 22nd Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 22nd Feb., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
1
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Horseshoes for the
Prevention of Slipping.
WILLIAM SCHOFIELD of 20 Bucklersbury London E.C. in the County of
Middlesex Contractor do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVE-
MENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HORSESHOES FOR THE PREVENTION OF SLIPPING to
be as follows
The shoe when placed on the horse's hoof is somewhat similar in appearance to an
ordinary one and although looking thicker is in reality lighter by reason of it being.
formed like an angle iron the upper part or flange being punched with holes allows it
to be fastened by mails in the usual way to the hoof of the horse. To prevent
slipping, I form or affix on the bottom of the shoe or outside flange of the angle iron
a series of grooves notches or sheds which gripping on the road asphali wood or
macadam, as the case may be, effectually preserves the horse from slipping or falling.
LE FEVRE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant..

page_text: Fig. 1 shows one of the horseshoes with a plain flange, u, the flange c, is that part
of the shoe which is fastened to the hoof and bb, are the nail holes.
Fig. 2 is a section on line A B, shewing, the wearing flange and b, a nail hole.
Fig. 3 is another form of the shoe with the flange stamped into the shape shown
at a a.
All the figures are drawn to the same scale and the same letters of reference indicate
similar parts.
The shoe shown by Fig. 1 on the drawing is formed out of suitable metal or other
material, either rolled, stamped, or hand forged according to the metal, and moulded,
pressed, or otherwise worked according to the material employed, into the required
shape, the requisite number of holes bb, for the nails, by which the shoe is fixed to
the horses hoof, are then drilled or punched in- the flange e in some cases a plain
flange, a Fig. is preferable, and in others the flange either with large or small
teeth (a, Fig. 3).
These shoes are not so heavy and massive as those in regular use, and therefore do
not draw so heavily upon the horn of the hoof, the horse rests securely upon the
whole shoe and is not made to balance himself upon knobs, caulkings and other
artificial protuberances.
The shoes get sharpened by use and by the formation of a jagged edge or teeth by
the breaking out of minute particles of the flange, thus they never require to he
taken off for sharpening or roughing purposes.
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.
1stly. A Horseshoe formed of metal or other suitable material the section of which
is similar to that of an angle iron either with or without teeth as before described and
shewn.
2ndly. The above shaped horseshoes or any mere modification of the same.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1886. .
Complete Left, 13th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 15th July, 1887
J. HENRY JOHNSON,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C.,
Agent for Arthur Brin and Leon Quentin Brin.

page_text: We ARTHUR BRIN of No. 59 Brompton Crescent in the County of Middlesex
England Engineer and Chemist and LEON QUENTIN BRIN of No. 7 Rue Gavarni Paris`
in the Republic of France Engineer and Chemist do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention has for its object to effectually decolour or bleach sugar by treating
it or the materials from which it is made as hereinafter described it being understood
that our Invention refers to the treatment of sugar broadly such as the raw juices of
the sugar cane and sugar making materials generally. We will describe our Invention
as applied to the treatment of a solution of raw sugar from which its application to
sugar and sugar making materials generally will be well understood.
According to our Invention we dissolve the raw sugar and pass ozone through it
whilst it is agitated. The ozone will decolour the solution and will pass off as oxygen
which can be reconverted into ozone for re-use in a continuous manner.
The sugar solution after treatment can be filtered by passing it through any suitable
medium and be afterwards concentrated and crystallized for the market.
The accompanying drawing represents a suitable apparatus for the purposes of our
Invention but we do not limit ourselves to the use of apparatus of the precise
construction or arrangement here illustrated.
The vessel A is closed and has in it projections a from its sides and a central shaft B
carrying blades 6 which when the shaft B is rotated by the gearing c or otherwise
pass between the projections a and agitate the contents of the vessel A. D is a pipe
through which ozone is admitted the said ozone escaping by the perforations at d and
passing through the sugar solution and after leaving the same escapes as oxygen by
the pipe E and may be conducted to an ozone-generator or other apparatus in which
may be again converted into ozone for re-use in the process.
it
Having now particularly described and explained the nature of our said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is,
First. In the manufacture of Sugar the decolouring or bleaching of Sugar or Sugar
making materials by means of ozone substantially as hereinbefore described.
Second. In the manufacture of Sugar the decolouring or bleaching of sugar or
sugar making materials by means of ozone in apparatus so arranged that the oxygen
leaving the sugar or materials is reconverted into ozone for reuse substantially as
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MINERS SAFETY LAMPS
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1886.
Complete Left, 16th Dec., 1886
Complete Accepted, 11th Feb., 1887
I, JAMES SWAN DONALD of 122 Jefferson Street in the City and County of
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Brassfinisher do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN MINERS SAFETY LAMPS to be as follows :-
Instead of attaching an outer cover, case, or shield or what is commonly known as
the Tin Can, to a Davy or other Lamp I combine the Two in one, dispensing with the
usual pillars or poles, so that the Shield or Cover is fitted or attached to the Top-
Screw of the Lamp the Gauze being inserted through the same in the usual manner
as shown in the drawing. Air is admitted through small holes or apertures cut in
the screw or rim and is prevented from directly impinging upon the flame through the
Gauze by the construction as shown. The Lamp is locked in by a very simple Loop
Lock as shown.
If desired the upper rim can be made in two pieces and fitted with a lock, so that
it can be unscrewed to renew a glass when broken.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Miners' Safety Lamps.
I, JAMES SWAN DONALD of 124 Jefferson Street in the City and County of
Newcastle on Tyne, Brassfinisher do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN MINERS SAFETY LAMPS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Instead of attaching an outer Cover, Case, or Shield or what is commonly known
as the Tin Can to a Davy or other Lamp I combine the two in one dispensing with
the usual pillars or poles, so that the Shield or cover A is fitted or attached to the Top-
screw of the Lamp B the Gauze C being inserted through the same in the usual
manner. Air is admitted through the small holes or apertures D cut in the screw or
rim and is prevented from directly impinging upon the flame, through the gauze, by
the construction as shown. If desirable I make the upper rim F or preferably the
lower ring or Top Screw B as shewn in two pieces to facilitate the removal of the
Glass G when broken the same being fastened by a rivet K or ordinary form of lock.
In some cases I vary the form of top or tile H as shewn in the drawing to suit the
different requirements.
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 combination of the case or cover directly fastened on to the Ring or glass-
holder and top-screw thereby rendering the old form of pillars or poles unnecessary.
2. The combination of the above mentioned arrangement with a special form of top-
screw so constructed for the admission of air that the same is unable to impinge
directly on to the flame through the Gauze.
In witness whereof I the said James Swan Donald have hereunto set my hand and
seal this fifteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty six.
JAMES SWAN DONALD.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1886.
Specification Accepted, 28th Jan., 1887.
I, JOHN BRIDGE BERRY of Gledhow Place, Armley near Leeds in the County of
York, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what mannor
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 produce a game or puzzle of a difficult though
interesting nature, and in order to shew the puzzle clearly reference is given to the
accompanying drawing which is a plan of the same.
On a board A of any convenient size are sixty four holes B arranged as shewn.
I also provide eight pegs C, and the puzzle is to insert these eight pegs in various
holes so that none of such pegs are in line with each other in either a horizontal,
vertical or diagonal direction of the holes.
On the drawing I have shewn one way of placing the pegs C, which solves the
puzzle.
Instead of the herein before mentioned pegs C marbles or balls may be employed.
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 arrangement of board A provided with eight pegs C, marbles or balls, forming
a puzzle, and constructed substantially as herein set forth.
J. W. HARDING,
For the Applicant.
Improvements in the Preparation and Preservation of Cocoa Nuts for Use as Food.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1886.
Complete Left, 11th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 15th Mar., 1887
RESERV
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Preparation and Preservation of Cocoa Nuts
for Use as Food.
CECIL MILLEN 2 Holborn Buildings London E.C. Chocolate Maker, do hereby.
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
The cocoa nut is ground into the required size and cooked in a sirop of sugar,
or glucose, or sugar & glucose combined, or sugar, glucose, & glycerine combined
boiled to 235 degrees Farin. This removes a proportion of the natural fat and makes
the cocoa nut so that persons of weak digestion can use it freely & insures it keeping
good in all climates.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Preparation and Preservation of Cocoa Nuts
for Use as Food.
CECIL MILLEN 2 Holborn Buildings 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 :-
The shell and the skin of the cocoa nut is removed and the nut is then granulated
or cut to the required size, a sirop of sugar & glucose is boiled to 230 degrees Farenheit 5
the cocoa nut is then boiled in the sirop for a time sufficient to cook the cocoa nut
and to remove a portion of the natural fat, the cocoa nut is allowed to remain in the
sirop a sufficient time to absorb about 15 degrees of the sirop & then mixed with
pulverized sugar and immediately placed in a hot room dried & bleached, when
sufficiently dry it is placed in a cooling room after which it is ready as an article of 1
consumption.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention I declare that what I claim is a
1st. A Pure and improved Confected Cocoa Nut.
2nd. By this improved process Cocoa Nut keeping good in all climates.
3rd. Making improved Desiccated Cocoa Nut an article of easy digestion without.
destroying its natural flavor.
1
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1886.
Complete Left, 18th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 24th May, 1887.
STEPHEN MITCHELL YEATES Optician 2 Grafton Street Dublin, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Invention consists of improvements in the ordinary Dumpy or Gravatts' Level,
by means of which the adjustments can be made more accurately & much more
permanent. To effect this I make the Telescope, & Stage which carries it, all in one
solid casting without any joint, I also make the Bubble Tube or Case & ends &c., all in
one piece, without any screw joints or soldering; in another form, when desirable I
make the Telescope, Stage, & centre on which the Instrument turns, all in one piece
the cross line for Collimator I cement between the plane surfaces of 2 Lenses, or
2 pieces of parallel glass, thus making it unalterable & indestructible without the
inconvenience caused by particles of dust &c., on the surface of the glass being in focus
with the Cross Line.

page_text: STEPHEN MITCHELL YEATES Optician 2 Grafton Street Dublin, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Invention consists of Improvements in the ordinary Dumpy or Gravatts' Level
by means of which the adjustments can be made more accurately & much more
permanent. To effect this I make the Telescope & Stage which carries it, all in one
solid casting without any joint, I also make the Bubble Tube or Case & ends &c. all in
one picce, without any screw joints or soldering; in another form when desirable I
make the Telescope, Stage, & centre on which the Instrument turns, all in one piece,
the Cross line for Collimator I cement between the plane surfaces of two lenses, or
two pieces of parallel glass, thus making it unalterable & indestructible without the
inconvenience caused by particles of dust &c., on the surface of the glass being in
focus with the Cross line. In another form I substitute for the Cross line Collimator
a strong steel (or other metal) kife edge or pointer as shown at A Fig. 1.
Having thus described the nature of my Invention, & the manner in which said
Invention is to be performed, I declare that what I here claim is,-
Firstly, the constructing of Telescope, Stage, & Centre all in one casting.
Secondly, the constructing of the Bubble Case, & ends &c., also in one piece.
Thirdly, the fixing of the Cross hairs or collimating line between 2 glasses.
Fourthly, the steel (or other metal), knife edge Collimator pointer as set forth.
Dated this 15th day of April 1887.
Year: 1886

page_text: We JAMES HENRY BOOLDS and EDMUND SHARER both of Pallion High Yard
Sunderland in the county of Durham, Shipbuilders, 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 movable bulwarks or rails of
ships and has for its object to construct them so as to fold down upon the deck in
the way of the hatches when required for loading discharging and such like
purposes. Hitherto it has been the practise to remove these parts of the bulwark
entirely when required and this has been found to be inconvenient and at times
dangerous. According to our invention we pivot the stanchions of the movable
part of the bulwark or the uprights of the open rail when such is used to the
inside of the sheer strake above the gun wale angle iron, and provide a suitable
number of struts to support them when in their upright position. The struts are
attached by bolts to the stanchions of the bulwark or rail and also to the inner
angle iron supporting them and when it is desired to open the bulwark or rail the
struts may be unbolted and removed, or the lower bolts only may be removed and
the struts extended or otherwise thrown out of position and the bulwark or rail
folded down upon the deck, a plate or plates being provided therein to support
them. Planks or other suitable staging may then be placed upon and over them
making a level platform between the batch and the sheerstrake.
The accompanying drawings clearly illustrate our invention. Figure 1 is an
inside elevation with the vertical flange of the inuer angle iron removed. Figures 2
and 3 are cross sections of an open rail and a solid bulwark respectively, con-
structed in accordance with this invention. A A is the permanent bulwark :
B B the folding part with its stanchions or uprights pivotted to the inside of the
sheer strake b at C C, above the gun wale angle iron c, and provided with
struts D D, bolted to the stanchions of the folding bulwark or rail B B and inner
angle iron e at E E E. Shot bolts F F are or may be used to further secure the
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page_text: folding parts when in upright position. G is a plate let into the deck to support
the stanchion when folded.
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 substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated of
movable bulwarks or rails of ships so as to fold down when desired.
J. C. CHAPMAN,
Agent for Applicants. 1
MENTS IN ELECTRODES FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES
Year: 1886

page_text: I, ADAM MILLAR of Number forty-five Montrose Street, Glasgow in the County
of Lanark, Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN ELECTRODES FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES, and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My improvements consist in forming electrodes for secondary. batteries, by
combining together a number of narrow strips of lead or other metal, which strips,
either singly or in sets of two, three, or more, are enveloped with a covering of
fibrous material, possessing a slight degree of elasticity.
A number of strips or sets of strips so enveloped are placed together to form an
electrode, their ends being joined together by soldering, or any other convenient
method of obtaining electric connexion with each other.
When an electrode is required in the form of a disc or circular plate, it may be
conveniently formed by winding a long length of the enveloped strip, or set of
strips, into the form of a flat spiral, and when the form of a hollow cylinder is
required, a long length of the strip may be wound upon a mandrel or core so as to
form an helix, or cylindrical spiral.
The object of the envelope of fibrous and slightly elastic material is to maintain
the "active matter" of the electrode in close contact with the metal strips,
especially when the battery is subjected to shaking or jolting.
The "active matter" may be formed by the action of an electric current directly
from the metal of the strips, or from compounds of lead (or other metal) applied to
the strips previous to or during the process of being enveloped with the fibrous
material, or by any other suitable process.
The fibrous and slightly elastic material may be woollen or linen yarn or yarn
made of asbestos, or any other suitable fibrous material,
The process of enveloping the strips may be readily accomplished by means of a
machine similar to that in common use for covering wires with cotton yarns.
In order that the electrodes may have an increased capacity for carrying or
holding the "active matter," the strips of metal may be perforated with small holes,

page_text: throughout their length and breadth, or the strips may be corrugated into a slightly
wavy form, or they may be formed with ribs or other slight projections.
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 i
The making of Electrodes for Secondary Batteries, by combining together a
number of strips of metal, which strips are either singly or in sets of two, three, or
more, enveloped with a fibrous and somewhat elastic material.
1000
Combined, with or without Brush Appliances as Part of same.
Year: 1886

page_text: Combined, with or without Brush Appliances as Part of same.
I LORIS DE LIENDENDORFF trading as Messieurs Loris and Company of
92. Watling Street, City of London, Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of
our said invention to be as follows:-
--
This invention relates to a novel combination of door mat and scraper with or
without brush appliances as part of same. The scraper is formed from a scries of
iron bars set on edge and of straight or wavy form laced or otherwise connected to
the fabric composing the mat in an aperture or opening in the mat so as to be within
the square of the mat itself. The mat may be of the ordinary rope mat formation, or
of cocoa or other fibre or wool or other material or a combination of materials cither
with a smooth, a rough or a pile or cut pile surface and the ends of the iron strips
may have a brush or brushes in connection so that the scraping of the sole of the boot
or shoe on the iron strips may take place and then a scraping on the mat portion, the
brush or brushes serving to remove dirt from the sides or uppers of the boots.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said L. de Liendendorff.

page_text: Combined, with or without Brush Appliances as Part of same.
I LORIS DE LIENDENDORFF of the firm Loris and Company of 92 Watling Street,
City of London, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a novel combination of door mat and scraper with or
without brush appliances as part of same.
My invention is clearly shown in the annexed drawings. The scraper is formed
from a series of iron bars A set on edge and of straight form as at Figure 1, or wavy
as shown at Figure 2, said bars are laced or otherwise connected to the fabric B (rope
or other) composing the mat, in an aperture or opening in the mat proper, so as to be
within the square of the mat itself. The mat B may be of the ordinary rope mat
formation or of coker nut or other fibre or wool or other material or a combination of
materials either with a smooth, a rough, or a pile or cut pile surface and the ends of
the iron strips A may have a brush or brushes C, C, as shown at Figure 3 in connec-
tion, so that the scraping of the sole of the boot or shoe on the iron strips may take
place and then a scraping on the mat portion B, the brush or brushes C serving to
remove dirt from the sides or uppers of the boots.
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 particular construction of scraper and mat as shown in the annexed drawings
said combination being formed in the construction as hereinbefore described.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said L. de Liendendorff.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 24th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 25th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 18th Mar., 1887.
I ELIAS GEORGE WRIGHT 343 Commercial Road Portsmouth Wire & Zinc Worker
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a Tube formed of a series of Hollow conical Frustra placed between
the cieling and the floor above or behind the cornice or laid upon the cicling of the
The Ends are provided with inlet and exhaust Cowls respectively the current
of air thereby induced attracting between the cones the Viatiated Air as it ascends to
the top of the room.
room.

page_text: ELLAS GEORGE WRIGHT 343 Commercial Road Portsmouth Wire & Zinc Worker
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED METHOD OF AND
APPARATUS FOR VENTILATION and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
It Consist of a Tube formed of a Series of Hollow Conical Frustra placed between
the cicling and Floor above or behind the cornice or laid upon the cicling of the
Room.
The End A is an inlet of Air from outside which passes through B, The Current of
Air thereby induced between the cones attracting the Vitiated air as it ascends
through apertures C, and passing through Tube D into Cross Tube E being attracted
by the outer air passing through Frustra's F. G is the Back plate for Fixing same
upon or between cieling or cornice.
Having now particularly discribe and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim is
1st. A Series of Frustra's Conically Shaped or Plates so arranged.
2nd. By Using Exhaust Cowl in a double or Single Form.
3rd. Made of any material or substance.
IMPROVEMENTS IN EARRINGS
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 16th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 1st Apr., 1887.
I, MATTHEW HENRY TILLEY, 46, South Street, Dorchester, in the county of Dorset,
Watchmaker and Jeweller, do hereby declare the nature of tho said invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN EARRINGS, to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements for fixing earrings, whereby I obtain
simplicity and safety, as well as ease, in inserting the wire into the ear. In carrying
out my invention I form the earring as usual but I employ a crooked wire, having a
tapering point or end, the diameter of the thick part of the tapering point being
greater than that of the remainder of the wire, which is made and connected to the
earring as usual.
1002
MATTHEW HENRY TILLEY.

page_text: Improvements in Earrings.
MATTHEW HENRY TILLEY, Jeweller, 46, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset. I
Matthew Henry Tilley do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN BARRINGS, 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 wires for fixing earrings, whereby I
obtain simplicity and safety, as well as ease in inserting the wire into the ear.
In carrying out my invention I form the Earring 1 or Ornament as usual, but I
employ a crooked wire 2 having a tapering point 3 or end, the diameter of the thick
part 4 of the Tapering Point being greater than that of the remainder of the wire 2
which is made and connected to the Earring 1 as usual. When the Earring 1 is in
use the tapering point 3 or end projects through the back of the Ear, which prevents
its falling out.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is performed, I declare that what I claim is
a
Having invented a new wire for Earrings consisting of a crooked wire 2 having
tapering point 3 or end the Diameter of the thick part of the Tapering Point being
greater than that of the remainder of the wire 2 which is connected to the Earring i
and made as usual.
Dated this 15th day of February 1887
Year: 1886

page_text: I, WILLIAM FORD STANLEY, of 3 and 5 Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, W.C..
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:—
This invention provides duplicate scales which are made on denser material, and
are inserted in parts of the class of mathematical scales that are divided into equal.
parts, so as to preserve these scales from injury when used with compasses for
taking small dimensions. Thus if the scale is boxwood, a piece of ivory, vulcanite,
or metal is inserted at a backward position from the edge of the scale upon the
same face. This new part is divided with a repetition of the same scale as that
upon the edge. The new duplicate scale contains only a few of the first divisions.
Thus if the scale is a quarter of an inch to the foot, the new scale would contain
about eight of such feet only, that is, be about two inches long. The new duplicate
scale piece will be generally let into the boxwood flush, and will be rivetted to a
similar scale piece on the reverse side. In ivory, or vulcanite scales the new
duplicate scale piece of this invention will be in metal generally but it may be
formed upon the face of the ivory or vulcanite with a line or a centre point only in
metal at the first or 0 division, or at several of the divisions. All the separate
scales on any complete scale will be generally duplicated in like manner to the
above described, and one inserted piece of dense material may contain more than
one scale.
The drawings attached shew the form these scales will conveniently take.
Fig. 1 plan of a complete engineer's scale with inserted pieces A B shewing parts
of an inch, and a half inch scale.
Fig. 1 section of the above.
Fig. 2 shews plan of two scales on one inserted piece.
Fig. 2 section of the above.
Fig. 3 shews plan of the duplicate scale on ivory with the metal inserted 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 :-
1. The forming a duplicate scale the same, or equivalent to the edge scale at a
backward position from the edge scale, on a complete mathematical scale.
2. The insertion of a piece of metal ivory vulcanite or other hard material.for
a compass scale, divided to the same scale, as the edge scale in a complete
mathematical scale.