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An Appliance for Preventing Sucking by Calves.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd May, 1890 /
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Feb., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar.,
1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Preventing Sucking by Calves.
I, WILLIAM HEWETSON, of Ireby Low, Carlisle, in the County of Cumberland,
Saddler and Harness Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
The object of my invention is to prevent young calves during the first few weeks
of their existence, sucking in hairs, from others, also straws and other injurious
substances that have from time to time caused great mortality amongst valuable
young herds; large balls of solid hair, lime, stones & straws being found in their
stomachs.
To prevent this natural habit, I provide a cover for the face of the animal,
composed of steel tinned wire, which is fastened with a strap of leather over the
head and is made to fit the shape of the face so as to be roomy & comfortable; it is
light, durable, airy and clean.
Dan
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Preventing Sucking by Calves.
I, WILLIAM HEWETSON, of Ireby Low, Carlisle, Cumberland, Saddler and
Harness Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to prevent young calves during the first few weeks
of their existence sucking in hairs from others also straws and other injurious
substances which have from time to time caused great mortality amongst valuable
young herds, large balls of solid hair, lime, stone, and straws being found in their
stomachs.
To prevent this natural habit I provide a cover for the muzzle of the animal as
shown in the accompanying drawings of which Figure 1 is a front view and Figure 2
a side view.
I make a ring A with two projecting crossed wires B. C. of steel tinned wire to
conform to the shape of the animal's face and upon this frame I bind spirally a
wire D thus making a complete cover for the muzzle of the animal.
The ring A is bound with leather and has two loops E F in which the ends of
the strap G are fastened, the strap serving to secure the cover upon the animal.
A cover so made is roomy and comfortable, it is also light, durable airy and
clean.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
A cover for the muzzle of a calf substantially as and for the purpose described.
A New or Improved Cap, Hat, and Clothes Frame or Stand.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application 28th April, 1890-Accepted, 26th July, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Cap, Hat, and Clothes Frame or Stand.
I, JOHN FERNLEY of Cleve House South Leigh in the County of Oxfordshire
Teacher 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 a clothes stand according to this invention I use a new kind of hinged support
for sustaining the articles to be hung in or on the stand; which new kind of hinged
support is the salient feature of my invention.
To enable my invention to be properly understood I will proceed to describe the
same with aid of the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1. partial detached perspective view.
Figure 2. a side sectional elevation of a stand according to my invention.
Figure 3. a front view of same.
Figure 4. a detached plan view of hinged supports.
A the main uprights of stand, B the cross stays of same, the hinged supports.
These are preferably made of stout wire of the form shown having the free ends bent
into eyes D through which pass a longitudinal wire E secured to cross bars F in any
convenient manner. A middle cross bar G may be employed to prevent the hinged
supports C from turning right back.
Cross bars H are employed for the ends of the hinged supports C to rest upon.
J shows an article as is held in the stand which is secured by its own weight pulling
down the hinged support C on to bar H.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
In a stand for holding various articles the use of hinged supports C, substantially
as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated Ansil 28th 1800
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Electrically Driven Fans.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Mar., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electrically Driven Fans.
I, HENRY GARWOOD WATEL of the Blackman Ventilating Company Limited,
63 Fore Street in the City of London, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In my Specification No. 6675 of 1889 I describe a method of driving fans by
coiling the stationary ring frame and the rim or spokes of the fan with insulated wires
connected to a suitable commutator, so that they operate as an electro dynamic
machine driving the fan. My present invention relates to a modified construction
applicable principally to fans of moderate diameter and high speed of revolution.
According to this modification, instead of applying the electrical driving at the
periphery I apply it nearer the centre of the fan, accommodating the electro-dynamic
apparatus within a hollow boss as I shall describe referring to the accompanying
drawings.
Figs. 1 and 2 are respectively transverse and longitudinal sections showing one
arrangement of the electrodynamic parts; Figs. 3 and are corresponding sections
shewing a modified arrangement. In both cases the axis A is stationary having
affixed to it, either two coiled arms E presenting two magnetic fields N and S as
shewn in Figs. 1 and 2 ;-or, as shown in Figs. and 4, the axis A has fixed to it
by spokes a longitudinally coiled iron cylinder F, which may present four polar
fields. In both cases a longitudinally coiled iron cylinder G is fixed to the central
body or blades B of the fan between two non-magnetic discs D, and the coils of this
cylinder are connected to the segments of a commutator C. When a current of
electricity is supplied, the fan is caused to revolve around the fixed axis A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is :-
:-
In combination with the boss or central part of a revolving fan a fixed axis carrying
coiled spokes or a longitudinally coiled cylinder, and a longitudinally coiled cylinder
attached to the body of the fan, these operating together as an electro-dynamic machine
to drive the fan, substantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of February 1890.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Photographic Prints.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 30th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Photographic Prints.
GEORGE DAVIES Glass House Manager Cross Street, Dennis Park near
Stourbridge Staffordshire do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention relates to the decoration of the back ground of vignettes or other
photographs and for this purpose I prepare a plate of coloured or non-actinic glass
or a piece of paper or other suitable material by engraving, embossing, painting or
any other suitable method of decoration, in such a manner as to enable me
to print around the vignette or other photograph any suitable device, wreath, or any
combination of ornament crest, or monogram, by means of which the bareness of the
back ground of the photograph is hidden & beautified.
Dated this 30th day of July 1890.
GEORGE DAVIES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Photographic Prints.
GEORGE DAVIES Glass House Manager Cross Street Dennis Park near
Stourbridge Staffordshire 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 the decoration of the back ground of vignettes or other
photographs, and for this purpose I get a plate of colored or non actinic glass or
any other suitable material, and get engraved, cut, embossed, etched, or any other
suitable method of decoration any suitable device wreath or any combination of
ornament, such as crests, monograms, coronets &c.
.
I get the prepared plate as explained above and place the plate in the printing
frame over a piece of sensitive paper & print by the sun or day light in the usual
way, any of the above decorations.
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
First. The novelty of printing crests &c. on same piece of sensitive paper
in the manner
as the vignette or photographs are printed on
as above
described.
Second. I do not claim any decoration &c. with the aid of the camera.
Dated this 28th day of April 1891
GEORGE DAVIES.
A New Manufacture of Webbed Glove for Aid in Swimming.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 17th May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Manufacture of Webbed Glove for Aid in Swimming.
I, FRANCISCO BOLUDA, of 13 Hernan Cortes Valencia, Spain Mechanic 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 manufacture of gloves having webs between the
fingers like those on the feet of water fowl, so that on spreading out the fingers
during the propelling stroke in swimming a comparatively large surface will be
presented to the water and consequently the propelling action will be greatly
increased.
Apparatus heretofore employed as aids to swimming have always been of a
cumbrous, heavy nature, tiring in their use, and very subject to become defective.
My above described invention offers the great advantage over these of being
exceedingly simple and portable very reliable and even elegant in its use; it affords
a firm and sure hold on the water, enabling the swimmer not only to keep himself
above water, but also to perform easily rapid evolutions therein.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing shews an outer view and Fig. 2 an inner
view of a webbed glove constructed according to my invention; it is made of
caoutchouc or other more or less impermeable material, A A are the webs between
the fingers. For manufacturing these gloves various means may be employed.
When manufacturing them of caoutchouc, I make use of two moulds, having the
configuration respectively of the outer and inner surfaces of the hand; between these
I place the model of a hand made of iron covered all over with sheet caoutchouc
prepared for vulcanisation so that when the moulds are applied to the model and
subjected to the necessary vulcanising heat, the caoutchouc will be converted into a
glove of a single piece having webs between the fingers.
If the gloves are made of waterproof woven fabric, the parts of the glove are cut
out and sewn together in the ordinary manner, with the insertion of gusset pieces for
forming the webs, but before sewing, the parts are cemented together by means of
caoutchouc cement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The herein described new manufacture of gloves with webs between the fingers for
aid in swimming.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Construction of Dress or other Shirts.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Construction of Dress or other Shirts.
I WILLIAM MARTIN of 21 Providence Place, Halifax in the County of York,
Laundry Proprietor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to construct dress or other shirts so as to dispense
with undressing, and to wear the same over the ordinary waist coat if desired, thereby
preventing the wearer from catching cold during dressing.
I construct my improved dress or other shirt, short in the body so as not to come
below the dress or other waistcoat, the bottom of such dress shirt being secured by
means of a string, button or in any other suitable manner.
The shirt with the exception of the sleeves and front is preferably perforated or
in the form of network as desired to allow of ventilation and thus preventing a
chill to the wearer after profuse perspiration.
My invention may be applied to the construction of linen garments for ladies.
Dated this Thirteenth day of December 1890.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Construction of Dress or other Shirts.
I WILLIAM MARTIN of 21 Providence Place, Halifax in the County of York,
Laundry Proprietor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to construct dress or other shirts, so as to dispense
with undressing and wear the same over the ordinary waistcoat, thereby preventing
the wearer from catching cold during dressing.
Improvements in Window-blinds.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 27th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 13th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Window-blinds.
I, JOHN HALL of Offord House 386 Caledonian Road and 2 Offord Road
London, N. Draper and Art Window Blind Maker do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows :-
The object of this invention is to produce a fancy bottomed window blind, which
is absolutely both sides alike, so that the appearance in the room, and the outside
appearance are equal, forming a very effective and tasty window decoration.
This ornamental bottom is composed of a piece of strong net let into the blind,
and a piece of material to harmonize in color, is placed on each side of the net, and
is braided on both sides of the net at the same time, so that both sides exactly
correspond with each other in design.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Window-blinds.
I JOHN HALL of Offord House 386 Caledonian Road and 2 Offord Road London N.
Draper and Art Window Blind Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :--
The object of this invention is to produce a window blind with a fancy or braided
bottom, both sides alike in design and workmanship, so that the appearance in the
room, and the outside appearance are equal, forming a very effective and elegant
window decoration.
A great advantage in having the pattern on both sides of the blind is that any
shade of color may be introduced in this fancy bottom, to harmonize with the
furniture in each room, while the outside appearance may be all one uniform shade.
The ornamental bottom is composed of a piece of strong net let into the blind and a
piece of material to harmonize in color is placed on each side of the net and is braided
or stitched, on both sides of the net at the same time so that the patterns on both sides
exactly correspond with each other in design. The accompanying drawing represents
one side of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The invention of a window blind with a fancy braided bottom, both sides alike in
design and workmanship.
1000
Improved Clips or Attachments suitable principally for Signal Flags.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 18th Oct., 1890
Improved Clips or Attachments suitable principally for Signal
Flags.
°
I EDWARD FITZMAURICE INGLEFIELD Lieutenant Royal Navy of H.M.S. " Melita,"
Mediterranean do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention consists in improved clips or attachments which can be used for
joining chains, ropes, harness straps etc. but are chiefly intended for use on board
men-of-war, where rapidity in "bending" flags together for the purpose of
signalling is of the utmost importance especially in large squadrons when
manoeuvring or in action.
"
The old system of a toggle and running eye frequently gives trouble at a critical
moment especially during cold and wet weather where the running eye gets
"jammed" into a hard knot and a signalman with numbed hands cannot undo it
without resorting to his teeth, a sight often seen, and which causes, at least,
considerable delay and inconvenience.
In the annexed drawing, Figs. 1 and 2, represent in side and front elevation
respectively a clip with a swivel. Figs. 3 and 4 are similar views of a clip without
a swivel.
The clips with swivels are intended for the signal halliards those without swivels
are for the tack lines of the flags.
The end of the signal halliards or the tack line of the flag is spliced into the
eye marked A. The adjoining eye is left free for hooking to the corresponding
clip.
The essential part of the invention lies in the formation of the eye C with the
pointed ends marked B, which latter are placed laterally of the eye and almost meet
in the manner shown. The part marked A may be of any shape as most suitable for
chains, harness, straps, dog collars etc.
To hook the clips together they should be held at right angles to each other with
the pointed ends marked B together when the two parts can be easily hooked
together. When once hooked it is practically impossible for them to become
accidentally unhooked.
The clips may be made of any metal but for signalling purposes they will preferably
be made of galvanized iron.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A clip suitable for signal flags and other purposes comprising an eye A
of suitable shape swivelled or fixed to an eye C the latter having the pointed ends B
for attachment to a similar clip in the manner set forth.
Dated this 16th day of Sepember 1890.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improved Means for Securing in Position the Glasses of Spectacles, Eye-glasses, and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Securing in Position the Glasses of Spectacles,
Eye-glasses, and the like.
I EDUARD CARL BÄSE Jeweller of Burg near Magdeburg in the Kingdom of
Prussia and German Empire do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
n what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide a ready method of securing the glasses
or lenses of spectacles and like appliances within their rims and in such a manner
that a person unskilled in the trade may take out a broken or unsuitable glass and
substitute another.
Referring to the accompanying sheet of drawings and to the figures and letters of
reference thereon
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation and
Figure 2 a plan of a pair of spectacles constructed according to my invention
nose, at
and in these figures A represents the bridge or portion surmounting the
each extremity of which I attach a bowed or hooked piece of elastic metal or other
material a with bent or hooked ends e, e.
In place of the ordinary rims in which the glass is fixed which are usually
continuous or in one piece I substitute two bowed arms or semi-rims d d; one
extremity of each of these is furnished with a hollowed block or loop d' and the
opposite extremity with a hollow threaded nut b.
It will be seen that when the hollowed bosses or loops d¹ d¹ are passed over the
hooks e and the glass inserted within the arms or semi-rims, which are worked or
chiselled (preferably obliquely) to receive it, the hollowed and threaded nuts may
be drawn together and the screw pin c inserted so securing the glass, and that the
more the pin c is screwed home the nearer the blocks or loops will be drawn over
the hooks e e and the more firmly will the glass be secured.
or folding
Figures 3 and 4 show an application of my invention to the "pince nez
so formed as to encompass
glasses and in which the hollowed threaded nuts are
and slide on the spring connected arms fand the blocks or loops are attached to
the outer extremities of the rims or arms d d and the spring arms a a with the
hooks e e are loose or attached to a loop g through which a cord or chain may be
passed for the convenience of the wearer.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
Securing the glasses of spectacles, eyeglasses and the like by means of bowed arms
or semi-rims such as d carrying hollow threaded nuts such as 6 and blocks or loops d¹
engaging with hooks e formed at the extremities of elastic arms a, the whole con-
trolled by screwed pins c as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and
substantially as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
1000
Dated this 17th day UL
POPPLEWELL & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Setting-on-lever for Looms.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 3rd May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Setting-on-lever for Looms.
1, ROBERT CRAWSHAW of 326, Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, in the County of
Lancaster, Overlooker, 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 the construction of the spring handles, or setting-on-levers
for looms, and is designed to facilitate the removal of the bent part of the spring of
the setting-on-lever, when such parts are broken or require readjustment.
The improvements consist in forming the setting-on-lever in two parts which
previously were combined in one piece. For this purpose, I sever the lever from the
bend a little below the twist, and join the two together by bolts; or, the two parts
may be attached to a suitable bracket by bolts.
The bracket is so formed that when the parts are attached, the breadth of one
part will be at right angles to that of the other, instead of being so formed by the
twist.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings, the setting-on-lever, or spring handle, for
shifting the driving strap, is made in two parts A and B, as seen in Figs. 1, 2, 3
and 4.
In Figs. 1 and 2, the parts A and B are attached to the bracket C, by bolts A'
and B¹.
In Figs. 3 and 4, the bracket C is dispensed with, and the twist D retained, and
the two parts A and B of the setting-on-handle are made to overlap each other, and
are secured together by the bolts A² and B².
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is :-
The arrangement and construction of the setting-on-lever for looms, substantially
as described, and illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Dated this 18th day of March 1890.
THOS. RICHMOND,
Agent.
An Improved Elastic Cement for Fixing Cycle and other Tyres.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 25th May, 1891-Accepted, 27th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Elastic Cement for Fixing Cycle and other Tyres.
We WILLIAM SHEPPARD of Doe Lea Cottages, Chesterfield, in the County of
Derby, Joiner, and EDMUND SIMPSON of Bridge Street Mansfield, in the County
of Nottingham Cycle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
We take of tallow, resin, and glue preferably in the following proportions:
tallow 4 parts to which when melted is added resin 4 parts and when thoroughly
mixed, we add of glue previously softened 1 part, and boil until of the consistency
of a thick syrup.
And the improvements and advantages claimed for this our invention is, that the
cement being elastic does not crack and loose its hold on the tyre, and being in a
soft state requires no heating to fix the tyre as do those cements in general use.
Dated this 23rd day of August 1890.
WILLIAM SHEPPARD.
EDMUND SIMPSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Elastic Cement for Fixing Cycle and other Tyres.
We WILLIAM SHEPPARD of Doe Lea Cottages, Chesterfield in the County of
Derby, Joiner and EDMUND SIMPSON, of Bridge Street Mansfiel in the County
of Nottingham, Cycle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention relates to the composition of an improved elastic cement for fixing
tyres to the rims or felloes of cycle and other wheels which cement being in a soft
and elastic state does not crack and loose its hold on the tyre, or the rim or felloe
as do those cements in ordinary and common use, and may be applied without the
aid of heat.
In carrying our invention into effect we take of tallow, rosin and glue preferably
in the proportions of tallow 4 parts, rosin 4 parts and glue I part and these
ingredients we prefer to mix by first melting the tallow to which is added the
rosin and after thoroughly mixing these we add the glue previously softened, the
whole is then boiled until of the consistency of a thick syrup which after cooling
is ready for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
In an elastic cement for fixing cycle and other tyres, without the aid of heat, the
combination of the tallow, rosin, and glue, in or about the proportions named, in
the manner and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 23rd day of May 1801
W. SHEPPARD.
EDMUND SIMPSON.
An Improvement in Posts for Lawn-tennis Nets.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 10th May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Posts for Lawn-tennis Nets.
I, HENRY SMITH of No. 180 Acre Lane Brixton in the County of Surrey Gentleman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention relates to a construction of the posts for holding the net for lawn
tennis, in such a manner that they are light, easily packed for transport, and can be
fixed firmly in the ground to withstand the strain of the net, as I shall describe
referring to the accompanyings. Fig. 1 is an elevation of the two posts as they are
planted for holding the net, Fig. 2 shews one of the posts as it may be packed for
transport. Each post is a bar A A' preferably of T iron, the one of them A provided
with hooks above and below for the net cords, the other A¹ having a hook for the
lower cord and a hole and pulley a to receive the upper cord which can be pulled
tight and secured by a few turns round a pin a standing out on both sides of
the back rib of the post. A sleeve piece B is fitted to slide freely up or down
each post, having chained to it a pin which can be inserted through holes of the
sleeve and through one or other of a number of holes bored through the rib of the
post. To this sleeve is jointed one end of a stay or tie C which extends obliquely
downwards and is jointed to a shoe D which lies flat on the ground and has at some
distance behind the joint of U a hole through which an anchor peg E can be driven
into the ground. This anchor peg is preferably widened a little at its lower end so
that it cannot be drawn out of the shoe D and so become mislaid or lost. Should the
post be inclined by the drag of the net as indicated by the dotted lines in Fig. 1, the
sleeve B being freed by taking out the pin b, the post can be pulled back into an
upright position and the pin 6 can be passed through another of the holes, the tie C
then holding the post upright.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
In combination with the post for a lawn tennis net, the sliding_sleeve B with its
pin, the stay C and the horizontal shoe D with its anchor peg E, substantially as
described.
Dated this 29th day of March 1890.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Process for Making Imitation Walnut-wood.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Nov.. 1890-Accepted, 14th Feb., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Making Imitation Walnut-wood.
A communication to me from abroad by PAUL JAEGER, of Esslingen, in the
Empire of Germany.
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 this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement, that is to say :-
Walnut wood is becoming yearly scarcer and dearer though it remains in great
demand, and the present invention has for its object an improved method for
preparing a substitute for it.
The wood to be treated is cut into planks of suitable size and thickness and is
piled in layers having fresh walnut husks laid between them and is left in a fire-
proof and air-tight chamber exposed to the action of steam not under pressure for
from 10 to 14 days as may be required, during which time the dark dye of the
husks is dissolved and absorbed by the wood.
Before the planks are submitted to the action of steam, as described, and in
order that the wood so dyed to resemble walnut wood may have a brighter and
darker shade and grain, small pieces of walnut husk are covered with a mixture of
ebony wood extract and iron filings, these ingredients being severally used in any
desired proportion, according to the intensity of colour required, and are left in this
mixture in a cold state for one or two days and on each single plank of the pile the
husk so prepared is laid in the direction in which it is desired that the graining
should run.
By the action of the steam these substances dissolve and give the wood a brighter
and darker shading and graining upon the walnut ground which was obtained by
means of the unprepared husk.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The process for the preparation of imitation walnut wood consisting in piling
planks of wood in a closed air-tight chamber with walnut husks between them, some
of the husks being treated with a mixture of ebony wood extract and iron filings in
order that by the action of steam the wood may acquire a colour, shading, and
graining, imitating walnut wood, substantially as described.
Dated this 27th dow of November 1890
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Damp-proof and Insect-proof Zinc-lined Chests.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 29th Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Damp-proof and Insect-proof Zinc-lined Chests.
WILLIAM JOHN LOVELACE 52 Queens Road Bayswater W. do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Wood chest lined throughout with zinc, fitted with wood embushment and covered
with zinc to meet leather when closed. The leather is fitted in a zinc frame
attached to lid to meet the embushment to exclude damp and so fitted to prevent
expansion by beat the inside of lid is lined with zinc throughout which on being
closed, meets the zinc covered embushment preventing the entrance of insects.
Dated this 19th day of February 1890.
WILLIAM JOHN LOVELACE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Damp-proof and Insect-proof Zinc-lined Chests.
WILLIAM JOHN LOVELACE Portmanteau and Trunk Manufacturer 52 Queens Road
Bayswater 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 :-
Wood chests A Figs. 1 & 2 lined throughout with zinc C fitted with wood
imbushments B and covered with zinc C Fig. 3 to meet leather E when closed.
The leather is underlayed with felt F and fitted in zinc frame D attached to lid
to meet the imbushment to exclude damp. The inside of lid is lined with zinc C
throughout which on being closed meets the zinc covered imbushment H preventing
the entrance of insects.
In the zinc covered imbushment B the zinc is finished square on the top
presenting a maximum of flat surface to the leather E into which it sinks and
is tightly pressed all round by the zinc lining of lid when closed at H.
The zinc frame D is soldered to the zinc lining of lid C and contains a band
of leather E underlayed with felt F. The felt underlayed F with leather faceing E
forms a damp proof pad when pressed tight by the imbushment B when the lid is
closed.
It is evident that the exact shape, size, and proportions of imbushment frame
and pad may be varied according to the shape, size and materials of the chest to
which it is applied and will prevent the entrance of insects which in warm climates
destroy goods packed in chests closed in the ordinary way the square finished
imbushment and padding effectually exclude damp in any climate, but
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The zinc covered imbushment with zinc finished square on top and points where lid
meets box as described and shewn on drawings.
The zinc frame and padding soldered to zinc of lid to press on square finished
imbushment as described & shewn on drawings.
Santam has 16th 1800
W. J. LOVELACE.
Improved Fastening for Metallic Boxes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 9th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 6th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Fastening for Metallic Boxes.
We WILLIAM HIGHFIELD JONES WILLIAM HALL JONES and BENJAMIN HIGHFIELD
JONES trading under the style of Jones Brothers & Co. Japanners Tinplate Workers
and Enamellers at Ablow Street Wolverhampton do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
One hasp is placed at each end of the box in the ordinary way. Close to the side
of each hasp is fixed a catch or latch which revolves on a spindle at one end. When
the box is shut the loose end will slide over the lower part of the hasp and keep the
hasp from opening. The hasp is easily released by sliding the catch off the hasp
backwards.
To keep the catch up to its work a stop is fixed on the box.
WILLIAM HIGHFIELD JONES.
WILLIAM HALL JONES.
BENJAMIN HIGHFIELD JONES.
Improved Fastening for Metallic Boxes.
We WILLIAM HIGHFIELD JONES, WILLIAM HALL JONES and BENJAMIN HIGHFIELD
JONES trading under the name or style of Jones Brothers & Co. Japanners Iron
and Tin Plate Workers and Enamellers at Ablow Street Wolverhampton do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The improved fastening for metallic boxes is intended to keep the ends of the lid
of metallic boxes from being pushed out of place when they are packed full and act
as fastenings to keep metallic boxes closed when unlocked. The drawing illustrates
a single hasp in two positions.
The hasp A is placed at each end of the box in the ordinary way close to the side
of each hasp is fixed a catch B which revolves on a spindle at one end, when the
box is shut and the hasp A down the loose end D of the catch B will slide over the
lower part of the hasp and keep the hasp from lifting, the hasp A is easily released
by moving the loose end of the catch backwards to keep the catch up to its work a
stop E is fixed on the box, and the projecting curl F which forms the lower end of the
hasp keeps the catch from falling away from the hasp.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is.
1st. The hasp and lid of the box is fixed and kept firmly in its place without the
intervention of staple, bolt, lock or any of the ordinary fastenings.
2nd. The fastening cannot get out of order or out of its place being kept up to
its work on one side by the projecting curl on the hasp and on the other side by the
ston fixed on the box.

page_text: 3rd. The hasp is quickly and easily released by moving the catch backwards with
the finger and thumb when required.
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11000
WILLIAM HIGHFIELD JONES.
WILLIAM HALL JONES.
BENJAMIN HIGHFIELD JONES.
Improvements in Means for Suspending Balls of Wool, Silk, or any other Material used for Knitting or any other kind of Work, and for Attaching them to the Person.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Suspending Balls of Wool, Silk, or any
other Material used for Knitting or any other kind of Work,
and for Attaching them to the Person.
ELISA MARY TILGHMAN HUSKISSON 45 Eaton Terrace Eaton Square London S.W.
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 is a contrivance made in silver or other metal in wood ivory tortoiseshell or
other material for suspending the ball of wool silk or any other material used in
knitting crochet, etc. etc.
It consists of a small chain in links of silver other metal ivory tortoiseshell etc. or
cord of silk etc. or bullion with a hook or other suitable means of attachment at each
end, the ball being wound so that the thread is drawn from the inside, the lower hook
or other suitable means of attachment is fastened to the ball, & the top hook to a button
hole or other part of the workers bodice, or to the chatelaine, or to any other part of
the attire.
A circular convex ornament slides on the chain (or cord) & rests on the top of the
ball when suspended partially covering it-this ornament is preferably copied from a
coat button of Queen Annes date and has a device of small hearts all round it, but the
ornament may be of any suitable design.
The trinket may also be ornamented by having little chains with knobs or other
suitable ornaments.

page_text: being fixed to the workers bodice chatelaine or any support in such a way as to
suspend the ball as before described.
2nd. The chain or cord having a convex ornament sliding on it, so as to partly
cover the ball when suspended.
Dated this day the 11th (Eleventh) day of January 1890.
ELISA MARY TILGHMAN HUSKISSON.
An Improved Envelope.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 10th Jan., 1891
An Improved Envelope.
1, MORITZ HOLZMANN of 48 Müllerstrasse, Munich in the Kingdom of Bavaria,
Empire of Germany, Mechanician, 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 an arrangement for protecting envelopes from being
opened by unauthorised persons.
Referring to the accompanying drawing illustrating my invention,
a designates the closing or sealing rims or ledges which are provided with cuts or
dovetails or with outs of the shape indicated by for of any other convenient shape.
If an attempt is made to lift or disconnect the closed flap of an envelope with letter
from the envelope proper by means of the appliances or instruments usually employed
therefor for instance needles, pins-which are introduced at the top corners, the
envelope will be torn at the weak or narrow places of the ledge or rim or at the cuts
or iudents, and it becomes immediately visible by the injured place or places that the
envelope, i.e. closed letter, has been tainpered with.
Equally favorable or even more so are the longitudinal slots or crosses with acuto
angles extending lengthwise along the closing edges, the crosses consisting, as shewn
by Fig. 2, merely of lines cut in. Also in this case any unauthorised opening of the
letter would become visible by tearing of the weak points or places.
As mentioned above, the cuts or indents may have any convenient shape; they may,
for instance, consist of letters, numerals, or other figures as illustrated by Fig. 1.
It may be mentioned that the preventive or protective cuts or indents may also be
provided with colour or colours soluble in water in order to render detectable any
attempt made to open the envelope by dissolving the agglutinant.
For the purpose of precluding any opening of the letter by moistening the edges or
sticking surfaces, the exterior of the letter may be coated with a suitable lac, or
impregnated, so that any liquid or moisture employed for tampering with the letter
cannot penetrate through the paper and dissolve the agglutinant.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
An envelope with safely closing characterised by the closing ledges or surfaces,
i.e. the sticking surfaces, being provided with cuts or indents, or cuttings of any suit-
able shape, for the purpose of rendering any unauthorised opening of the letter
detectable, substantially as set forth.
2.) In the envelope forming the subject of claim 1, the application of a coat of lac
or equivalent substance to the outer surface of the sticking ledges of the envelope,
which lac or other substance prevents moisture from penetrating to the sticking
surface, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 17th day of November (590.
Dated his 17th day of November 1890.
MORITZ HOLZMANN.
By Huelser & Co.,
Temple Chambers, London, his Agents.
Improvements in Bobbins.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1890-Accepted, 24th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bobbins.
FREDERIC FOWKES Troutbeck Bridge Windermere Bobbin Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in wooden bobbins and consists in lining
the same with a metallic core or tube. It is found that with the present wood
bobbins inconvenience is caused through the same absorbing the oil and discoloring
the cotton, and in order to prevent this, 1 line the same with a metal core, or in any
other suitable manner, to prevent the absorbtion of the oil by the wood.
Referring to the annexed drawings Fig. 1. shews longitudinal section of an
ordinary bobbin A shewing metal lining therein B. C wooden bearing for spindle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
(1) The lining of wooden bobbins with metal or other suitable substance so as to
prevent the bobbins from absorbing the oil, and thus keeping the cotton clean.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1890.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Production of Soluble Blue Colouring Matters of the Induline Class.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 10th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 13th Dec., 1890
0.4
free aniline
"
are heated gradually up to 160° C., and kept for an hour between 160° and 180° C.
The mass is poured into water, then treated with boiling water and hydrochloric acid
and filtered.
The solution is precipitated by salt and zinc chloride. The colouring matter
obtained, after filtration and drying, is readily soluble in water; it dyes cotton,
mordanted with tannin, in shades of deep violet blue, which will resist the action of
soap or light.
Dated this 4th day of February 1890.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Production of Soluble Blue Colouring Matters of the Induline
Class.
I, JOHN IMRAY, of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the County
of London, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the production of soluble blue colouring matters of the
induline class derived from para-azoxyaniline.

page_text: ine general mode of operating is as TODOWS
A mixture of azoxyaniline, hydrochlorate of aromatic amine, and amine, is heated
o 160° to 180° C.; when cooled it is treated with water and hydrochloric acid, and
he hydrochlorate of induline thus formed is precipitated by salt and zinc chloride.
Of the aromatic amines employed may be mentioned aniline, toluidine, toluidine,
ylidine, naphthylamine, diethyl- or dimethyl-aniline, ethylbenzylaniline &c.
5
1 kilo. para-azoxyaniline
0-7 dry hydrochlorate of aniline
0.4
"
"
free aniline
are heated gradually up to 160° C., and kept for an hour between 160° and 180° C.
The mass is poured into water, then treated with boiling water and hydrochloric acid
and filtered. The solution is precipitated by salt and zinc chloride. The coloring matter
obtained, after filtration and drying, is readily soluble in water; it dyes cotton
mordanted with tannin, in shades of deep violet blue, which will resist the action of
soap or light.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The production of soluble colouring matters of the induline class by fusion of
para-azoxyaniline in admixture with hydrochlorates of amines and aromatic amines,
substantially as described.
D
171.
01 1
CAT
1
1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.