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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th July, 1887.
Complete Left, 5th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 20th Sept., 1887
I WILLIAM CURRIE Junr., 6 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
Shooting at Balls has long been a practice, the balls generally used being hollow
glass thrown in the air from a Spring trap, which on being struck by the pellets are
broken into fragments. It is found that the broken glass is objectionable, falling in
fields & other places. It is impossible entirely to gather it up.
By my invention I overcome this by constructing the ball with netted or latticed
wire, inserted in which is an Inflated India Rubber bladder or Balloon. This is
thrown from a trap in the usual way and when struck by the Pellets, the India
Rubber Bladder or balloon immediately collapses.

page_text: An Improved Target for Trap Shooting.
I, WILLIAM CURRIE, Jr., 6 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian Gentleman,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED BALL FOR SHOOTING
PURPOSES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Shooting at balls has long been a practice, the balls generally used being hollow
glass thrown in the Air from a spring trap, which on being struck by the pellets, are
broken into fragments. It is found that the broken glass is objectionable, falling in
fields and other places, it is impossible entirely to gather it up. By my invention I
overcome this, by constructing the ball with netted or latticed wire, inserted in which
is an inflated India Rubber bladder or balloon, this is thrown from a trap in the usual
way, and when struck by the Pellets, the India Rubber bladder or balloon immediately
collapses. Inside the bladder powder of any color may be introduced, which on the
collapse of the bladder or balloon spreads in the air, and immediately shows when
the shot is effective. The latticed wire ball may be used over and over again, the
India rubber bladder or balloon being replaced expedetiously, and at little cost. The
ball and bladder as above described I believe to be best suited for the purpose, but I
do not limit myself to the exact shape, or materials described.
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 use of a skeleton ball, or framework of any suitable material or shape, enclosing
an India Rubber bladder or balloon, or bag of any other material, suitable for
shooting at in place of glass balls.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1887
Complete Left, 17th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 27th Apr., 1888

page_text: An Improved Holder and Distributor for Salt and other Powdered
Substances.
I HENRY GEORGE BOSTON, of Piccadilly, York, Manufacturing 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 :-
The object of my invention is to construct a holder for salt and other substances in
the form of a bottle or vessel which may fit an ordinary cruet stand, or be separate
therefrom.
This bottle has a cap preferably of metal, and a stopper or valve which when the
bottle is standing on its bottom automatically closes and the salt or other substance
therein is kept perfectly airtight.
When used the bottle is inverted and the contents can be either poured or dredged
upon the plate in the quantities required.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is an elevation in section of Fig. 2.
Fig. 2, is an elevation of my improved holder for salt and other suitable substances,
applicable for other suitable purposes.
Fig. 3, is a modification of the automatic air tight valve or stopper dispensing with
the ball.
A is the bottle, made preferably of glass of any suitable ornamental shape, B is the
metallic rim or ferrule around the bottle, C is the cap or cover which preferably
screws on to the rim B for filling or cleansing purposes, F is an aperture at the top
of the cap in which is the stopper or valve D, having a stop piece and preferably a
ball or weight H to keep the stopper upon its seat when not in use.
The stopper may be varied in form, also the aperture may be varied in size
according to the substance the holder contains, and according to the requirements.
This holder may be made of any suitable material and can be used for a variety of
purposes and is specially suitable for substances from which the air requires excluding.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it understood
that I do not confine or limit myself to any particular shape of bottle, cap or valve,
but I declare that what I do claim is :-
Holders for salt and other substances from which the contents can be poured or
dredged, and when the holder is returned to its upright position automatically closes
and becomes airtight, for the purposes shown and described.
Dated this 16th day of March 1888
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers,
Boar Lane, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicant.
Packing.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 22nd Apr., 1887.
Packing.
I DAVID GORDON CRESSWELL of Woodbine Street Barker End Road Bradford in
the County of York Engine packing Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the manufacture of that class of engine or other similar
packing which is composed of twisted strands of hemp or other material plaited
together into the form of a square rope or gasket.
This packing is made in continuous lengths and cut to the proper size for the stuffing
box when used and as the twisted strands are only made of a comparatively short
length frequent splicings are necessary, and when the packing is in use these splicings
are a source of weakness causing the breaking or giving way of the packing at such
parts.
The object of my invention is to obviate the defects caused by the splicing of the
strands and thereby to increase the strength and durability of the packing.
This I effect by taking the plaited rope or gasket and by means of a machine made
like an ordinary lockstitch sewing machine but of. a larger and stronger construction
I stitch through the same from side to side lengthwise of the rope or gasket so as to
stitch or unite the plaited strands firmly together, and by this combination of plaiting
and stitching I produce a very much stronger and more durable packing than any
packing of this kind hitherto made.
I prefer to use a lockstitch machine sewing one row of stitches along one side of
the rope and then turning the latter over and sewing another row in the reverse direc-
tion on the other side whereby the stitching is reversed and becomes much more
permanent and will hold quite firmly even when worn through on one side.
Two, four, or other number of rows of stitching may be used as preferred.

page_text: Cotton, hemp, flax or other fibrous thread or wire may be used for the stitching
according to the nature of the packing and the use for which it is to 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 :-
An improved engine or other similar packing composed of twisted strands plaited
together in the form of a square rope or gasket and strengthened by longitudinal
rows of stitching substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore set
forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: 1, JAMES GREGORY 140 Whitehouse Lane, Sheffield in the County of York 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 of improvements in Guard forks is chiefly to dispense
with the use of springs for retaining the guard in its open position.
And in order that my invention may be clearly understood, I annex a sheet of
drawings illustrating same, in which similar letters of referance indicate similar parts
in any of the figures in which they occur.
Fig. 1, is the catch or retainer.
Fig. 2, the Guard.
Fig. 3, the Fork, showing the Guard open.
Fig. 4, the Fork with Guard closed.
In carrying my invention into practice I make shank of the fork A, with a recess
or slot to receive the butt end B, of the guard C, through which and the sides of the
recess, the joint pin is passed, and upon which it turns when being open or closed.
A projection or catch piece D, is also formed on the butt of the guard, for the
purpose hereafter described, and by preference I make the guard with a finger bit E,
but this is not a part of my invention.
I prefer to make the catch piece or retainer F as shown in Fig. 1, consisting of a
disc and a small handle to turn it by; it is secured to the shank of the fork by a pin
or rivet G, and a washer H-and a gap I is made in a suitable position in the edge
of the disc.
The position of the catch or retainer is such that when the guard is erect, the edge
of the disc passes under the projection D, and holds it firmly in its upright position ;
when it is desired to lower the guard as shown in Fig. 4, the retainer is turned round
until the gap I is directly under the projection D, which then passes through allowing
the guard to fall to the position shown. The easiest way to raise the guard is to
place the forefinger upon the finger bit E, and press it down, and at once to turn the
etainer under the part D. as shown in. Fig. 3.

page_text: I do not confine myself to the exact shape of the various parts described, as for
example, instead of the projection D, I may make a slot or mouth to receive the
edge of the disc; I may also make the disc without a handle if preferred; or instead
of a disc turning upon a centre pin as described, I may make a sliding piece to be
passed under the projection to obtain the desired result.
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 improved springless Fork guard constructed substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated.
2. In the construction of springless guard Forks, the use of a retainer engaging
with the guard so as to support it in its open position, substantially as hereinbefore
described and shown.
ROBT. F. DRURY,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 8th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 13th July, 1888
GEORGE KELLEY, Lock Maker, 17, Lower Lichfield Street, Willenhall, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The application for provisional Patent is to secure the use of the moveable fore
plate A. By removing the Fore Plate A and turning the latch bolt B it will make
the lock reversible-or "right" and "left handed."

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Locks and Latches.
I, GEORGE KELLEY, of No. 17 Lower Lichfield Street, Willenhall, in the County of
Stafford, Lock 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, reference being had to the drawing left with the
Provisional Specification and the letters of reference marked thereon (that is to say):-
My invention consists in the use of a Moveable Fore Plate A in Locks. By taking
the two screws out of the Fore Plate shewn in the drawing and turning the Bolt B to
the "Hand" required-then replacing the Fore Plate by means of the aforesaid _two
screws the Lock is ready for fixing on door. By the use of this moveable Fore
Plate, rim locks, drawback locks, dead locks and night latches can be converted into
« Right" or "Left" handed, or reverse bolts for opening outwards-in other words-
four handed.
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
Originality in the application of the use of a Moveable Fore Plato to Locks,
whereby rim locks drawback locks dead locks, and night latches, can be converted
into " Right" or "Left" handed-or reverse bolts for opening outwards in other
words four-handed.
Dated thin 7th love of Tuns 1000
NATHANIEL BUDD,
Agent for George Kelley.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 24th May, 1887.
I, GEORGE HARRISON, of No. 29 Berners Street, Oxford Street, in the County of
Middlesex, 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 :-
This Invention relates to improvements in axles for wheeled vehicles and consists in
forming such axles in two parts which gear together by means of rack teeth, and are
secured together by bolts, clips, or other suitable means.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 represents an axle for a two wheeled vehicle
constructed according to my Invention. B represent two bars or rods of wrought
iron, steel, or other suitable metal upon the adjacent faces of which are formed teeth
or cogs c which gear or interlock which each other. The two bars are secured
together by means of bolts D for a portion of their length and are then bent in opposite
directions the outer ends being turned down or diminished in diameter for the hubs
of the wheels.
Fig. 2 represents an axle for a four wheeled vehicle, the same letters refer to the
same parts in each figure.
The manner in which the axle is attached to the vehicle is immaterial as it must
necessarily vary according to the shape thereof.
The Invention is applicable not only to vehicles usually drawn by horses but to
velocipedes, perambulators and other carriages where it is desirable to have as little
vibration as possible.
Having thus described the nature of Invention and the manner in which the same
is to be carried into practice, I would have it understood that I claim.
The construction of an axle for a wheeled vehicle in two parts connected by means
of rack, or interlocking teeth and bolted together substantially as specified and
illustrated in the accompanying sheet of Drawings.
1007
Year: 1887

page_text: I, BUENAVENTURA REULL of Barcelona, in the Kingdom of Spain, 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 the manufacture of impermeable plates or panels of any
convenient size or shape to be applied to ceilings, walls or decorative or other use and
consists in mixing cork-sawdust or other crushed wood or sawdust with glue and
pressing this mixture between two suitable cloths or fabrics, into the desired shape.
The process is essentially as follows:
The cork or other saw-dust is sufficiently mixed with hot glue of any convenient
quality, which is dissolved in linseed oil and may be mixed with a suitable quantity of
drying oil if required. The paste thus obtained is distributed about 1 centimetre
thick on a cloth placed on the bottom of the mould. This layer is covered with
another cloth, upon which is placed a hot metal plate. Another cloth is then laid upon
said plate and a second layer produced in the same manner as the first and so on, until
the press is filled. The layers are then reduced by pressure to a thickness of about
3 or 4 millimetres each and maintained at that pressure for about 16 to 18 hours; the

page_text: glue is thereby dried and the cork deprived of elasticity. The plates are then finished
by painting or printing or decorated in any other suitable manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to bo performed, 1 declare that what I claim is:
.
The process for producing plates or panels for decorative or other purposes
consisting in, compressing a mixture of cork- or other saw-dust and glue between
pieces of cloth or fabric substantially as set forth.
Dated this 10th day of June 1887.
B. REULL.
By Herbert & Co.,
67; Strand, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 28th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 7th June, 1887.
invention to be as 10HOWS :-
To Simplify the Construction of the Mill.
To increase its efficiency.
To enable the Wearing Parts to be more expeditiously and inexpensively replaced,
than heretofore.
In carrying out our Invention instead of the Cylinder which is generally of Steel
Fluted on the Inner Surface and bolted to the End Plates as is usual. We propose to
construct a Mill having a Conical Cylindrical Body cast with the End Frame in One
Piece.
Into this Conical Cylindrical Body we press a Liner of Steel or other hard metal
which is fluted on the Inner Surface and is securely fixed therein. This Liner is
easily removed when a new one is required.
We propose to Key an Hollow Cast Iron Conical Roller accurately turned on to the
Main Shaft and upon the Conical Cast Iron Roller we press a Ring of Steel or other
hard metal, Fluted on the Outside and firmly fixed by a suitable device, which is
easily removed, and replaced by a new one, instead of the Hollow Steel Roller forged
in One piece as is usually made.
As a further Improvement we adjust this Conical Roller by means of a Hinged Lever
and Thumb Screw acting on a Pivotted Collar fixed on the Spindle instead of a Set
Pin against the End of the Roller, as is usually done.

page_text: Is the Sproute upon winen
keyed.
Cast Iron Comicar
IS SCourely
G is the Friction Roller carrying Spindle F.
H is the Adjusting Lever.
I is tho Pivotted Collar.
K is the Stud carrying Friction Roller G.
Lis the Spout from which the ground material is delivered.
M is the Fluted Plate for holding on the Steel Liner and for forcing the material
on to the grinding surface.
N is the Metal Bush.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our Invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is
First. A Moveable Conical Steel Cylinder grooved on the Inner Surface substantially
as described.
Second. A Moveable Conical Steel Cylinder grooved on the Outer Surface and fixed
upon a Conical Roller, substantially as described and for the purposes set forth.
Third. An Hinged Adjusting Lever with Spring and Thumb Screw substantially as
described and for the purposes set forth.
In witness whereof we the said R. A. Lister and G. S. Richmond have hereunto
set our hands and seals this Twenty seventh day of April One thousand eight
hundred and eighty seven.
R. A. LISTER.
G. S. RICHMOND.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 7th May, 1887
Specification Accepted, 14th June, 1887
[Communicated from abroad by MARK JOHN KRAUS, of Francisco, in the County
of San Francisco and State of California, United States of America, Produce
Merchant.]
I, OLIVER IMRAY, of No. 28, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the County
of Middlesex, Fellow of the Institute of Patent Agents, 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 :-
When coins are thrown or laid upon a hard surface such as that of a counter or
table, the act is accompanied by noise and it is troublesome to raise them by the fingers
or with a gloved hand, especially when this has to be done in haste.
My invention relates to a pad for the reception of coins so constructed that there
is little or no noise when the coins are thrown upon it, and that the coins present
themselves in such positions that they can readily be taken hold of and removed.
For this purpose I make the pad as a slab of caoutchouc or such like yielding and
elastic substance with a number of projections from its upper face. These projections
may be continuous ribs or corrugations but by preference they are merely studs or
nipples so near each other that there is not room for a coin to lie flat between them.
When coins are thrown or placed on such a pad they mostly take such attitudes as to
present their edges upwards, or if any of them happen to be balanced on the
projections, a mere touch suffices to throw them into attitudes more or less vertical.
The pad may obviously be of any convenient form such as rectangular or circular, and
it may have a backing of fabric, wood, or other material.

page_text: Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a plan and Fig. 2 is a section of a circular
pad according to my invention. A is the body of the pad and a are the nipples or
studs projecting from it, these being rounded at their tops so that coins do not readily
balance on them, but take attitudes such as is indicated at c. B indicates a wooden
backing on which the pad may be fixed.
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 construction and use of a pad for reception of coins, consisting of a slab of
caoutchouc or such like material made with projections from its upper surface,
substantially as herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDOW BLIND FITTINGS
Year: 1887

page_text: WILLIAM LORD Ventilator Manufacturer 14 Marsh Road Middlesbro Yorkshire I
do hereby declare the nature of the invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDOW BLIND
FITTINGS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My said invention relates to apparatus to be applied to window blinds. In carrying
my invention into effect I provide, a ratchet or escape wheel the axle of which revolves
in an angular or oval hole or (bearing), in a bracket provided for it. On the bracket
is fixed a lever with an arm, or pulley extending over top of ratchet wheel barrel.
At the under side of Bracket (Y) I provide a Stud, to retain the blind in a stationary
position; the accompanying drawings respectively represent the elevation (Fig. 1);
Fig. 2 represents a plan of lever with arm. The following is a description of
drawings. On the end of a roller I provide the ratchet or escape wheel a Fig. 1 the
axle of which revolves in an angular or oval shaped bearing shown by dotted line B
Fig. 1. This bearing being so shaped, so as to allow the wheel being lifted out of
contact with the stud C Fig. 1. The lever D Fig. 1 is fixed on the Bracket at (E)
Fig. 1 by a screw or rivit, the end of the lever extending past the end of axle F Fig. 1,
an hole being provided in the lever to pass over end of axle, fitting it loosely. The
arm (H) Fig. 1 is provided with a slot to pass the cord through after it takes a few
turns on the drum or ratchet wheel barrel. The slot G fig. 1 and (2) may be
substituted by a pulley to prevent the friction on cord. It will thus be seen that if
the cord be pulled when the blind is down, the axle of ratchet wheel will be lifted to
the apex of angle, or to the crown of oval, the wheel being lifted clear of the
stud (C) Fig. 1. The blind will now be rolled up freely. If the hold on cord be

page_text: slackened, the axle will immediately return to its normal position, preventing the
blind from running down. After the cord has been passed through the slot & and
left any convenient length the end is fixed to the end of lever. If the cord be pulled,
attached to the lever the blind will fall, if held a little tighter the lever will act as a
powerful friction brake or regulator.
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 :-
An angular or oval hole in a bracket Y of such length to allow for the lifting of
axle clear of the sind Con Bracket Y the axle heing raised towards the apex of angle or
oval hole, the Bracket Y having a lever with arm for controleing blind substantially
as described.
Attached to a Dish or Plate and be Removable at Pleasure.
Year: 1887

page_text: Attached to a Dish or Plate and be Removable at Pleasure.
I FREDERICK BENNETT, 50 Ludgate Hill, London, Glass & China Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention has for its object to provide a "rest" or holder for a Knife or Fork,
which can be easily attached to a Dish or Plate, and be reinovable at pleasure-the
said " rest or holder may be constructed of Metal, Vulcanite, Glass, China, or a
combination of any suitable materials.
"
I form the said "rest" or holder of any preferred form & size that will allow a
Knife or Fork to lie in it, and I construct it with a clip, or clasp shaped to fit over
the rim or border of a dish or plate; I form the said clip or clasp with a spring to
hold it tight on to the rim or border of the dish or plate; and where necessary I fit
a screw to the clip to assist in making it tight: when thus attached to a dish, it forms
a convenient place on which to lay the Knife & Fork when not in use.-My intention
is that the "rest" or holder is to be attached to a dish or plate by means of the clip
or clasp, but it may also be secured to the dish, by means of a screw passing through
a hole made in the dish, and made tight by a nut.
And in order that my said invention may be fully understood I here refer to the
annexed sheet of drawings which I intend to show one simple form of the apparatus
both on and off a meat dish-but it may be made in any plain or ornamental form
that can in this way be applied to a Dish or plate-in each figure the same letters of
reference apply to corresponding parts.

page_text: "
"
Fig. 1. shews the "rest A. A. with the spring clip "B"-fig. 2 shows the
"rest
A. A with the screw & nut "C"-fig. 3 shews a dish with the rest fig. 1
fitted to it-fig. 4 shews a dish with the "rest" fig. 2 fitted to it-in this case the
screw passes through a hole prepared in the dish to receive it.
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 construction of a Knife or Fork holder or "rest" which can be attached to a
Dish or Plate in a simple & convenient manner substantially as herein described.
Year: 1887

page_text: I ELIJAH JEFFRIES of 32 Mountrath Street Walsall in the County of Stafford
Manufacturer 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 has for its object improvements in whip sockets which holds the whip
more securely without the liability of marking or injuring the handle or mounting
thereof which is the case with the steel strip spring and the action of placing the
whip in the socket and withdrawing it therefrom is easier and softer and much more
noiseless.
In order that my invention may be thoroughly understood and carried into practice
without difficulty I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which three
views of one of my whip sockets are illustrated.
Figure 1 is a vertical sectional elevation through the entire whip socket so that the
internal portions may be seen as upon the construction of the internal part my
invention consists.
Figure 2 is a plan of the same whip socket.
Figure 3 is a sectional plan on the line A. B.
It will be noticed that the outside portion C is of the usual form and make, the
internal portion forms the subject of my invention. 1 form the narrow portion or
throat piece E which clips the whip handle from one continuous piece of flexible
springy material such for instance as elastic webbing by preference of a brown colour
though I do not confine myself to any particular colour.
This throat piece E is connected at the top e¹ to a leather or other mouth piece D by
sewing and to the inverted cone piece K at e³ also by stitches. It will be clearly seen
that the construction of E is such that the centre portion e³ is narrower than the upper
part e¹ or the lower part e³ the outline in section forming an easy curve and this shape
is given by its construction or cut whether made from one piece with hollowed edges

page_text: or a number of sections sewn together at their hollow edges or woven or knit in one
tube like the leg of a stocking but in any case it is one continuous soft surface
having considerable power to expand and contract noiselessly of soft textile or other
soft material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The improvements in whip sockets having an elastic throat piece E made from soft
flexible material substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth and shewn
upon the drawings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1887
Complete Left, 28th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th June, 1888
We CAMPBELL FORREST & ALEXANDER SYM Iron Founders Philips Park Road
Bradford Manchester in the County of Lancaster do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
:-
This Invention consists in a new construction of a double arch or curved rails on
a Ashguard or dustpreventer the curves or arches are upwards a suitable projecting
peice is cast on the centre of the Ashguard looking inwards to carry the new centre
support the end supports are cast on the Ashguard as heretofore three special brass
supports is used to carry the tube forming the two arches one in the centre the
other two near the ends the ends tubes may be arched also the whole would form
four arches we use brass or steel tube in round square or triangle shape the whole
forming a new & more ornamental ashguard as yet produced.

page_text: A Double Arched Rail Ashguard or Dust Preventer.
CAMPBELL FORREST & ALEXANDER SYM, Ironfounders, Philips Park Road Brad-
ford Manchester, in the county of Lancaster, 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, reference being made to the
following drawing forming a part of the Specification:
:-
Our improvement consists of two or more curved or Arched Tubes D D cut to
suitable lengths according to the different sizes of Ash Guards they are then pressed
in a die to the required curve or arch. The end pieces E E may also be curved or
arched.
Three projecting snugs or flanges A A A is cast on the Ash Guard inwards to
admit the screwing up of the supports B B B the bolt passing through the centre of
the supports. The end supports CC are cast on the Ash Guard with an opening
half way to admit & support the tube in C C. The tubes are in some cases round
square and angle. We do not bind ourselves to fix all the three supports on the same
level the centre one may be raised as required.
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
1. The Double or more Arched Tubes supported in supports B B B.
2. The centre vause support B carrying the two Arches.
3. The snugs or flanges A A A cast on the Ash Guard for the attachment of the
supports B B B.
4. The combination of the end pieces CC cast on the Ash Guard and also the
supports B B B.
Dated this 27th day of March 1888.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 14th Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 16th Mar., 1888
The object of this invention is to insert wire-work into the interior of sheets of
Glass while being rolled. This is performed by the method adopted in the ordinary
way of rolling sheet or plate glass, with a roller and table with an additional apparatus
combined to insert the wire.
This apparatus consists of another roller or instrument of metal or suitable material,
either, flanged, grooved, ribbed, or quite plain, which is made to travel in front of the
large roller and behind the wire-work and at a distance above the surface level of the
table. The wire-work is in the first place fixed to one end of the table and is then
brought underneath the large roller and under the second roller and then carried above
to a receptacle (that contains a roll of wire) or other holder, or deliverer of the wire,
which travels along with the two rollers above described and delivers the wirework or
wire before the first roller and against the molten or incandescent glass.
The action of the first roller or instrument is to press the wire or wirework against
the hot or soft glass which partly enters it and then by the motion of the second
roller and by the tension of the wire a portion of the molten glass is forced through
the meshes of the wire-work to the interior side. This is then received by the heavy
roller and squeezed against the table and by so doing the sheet arrives at the other
side complete, with the wire entirely covered with glass on both sides and in the
interior of the sheet.
This process is applicable to rolling sheets of glass with wire in the interior of
extremely thin dimensions. The first roller is mounted upon travelling gear which as
it proceeds forwards is made to approach nearer to the surface of the rolling table in
order that it may always travel against the hot glass which consequently by rolling, it
gradually becomes less in quantity as it proceeds along the table, and would otherwise
sink below the level of the first roller (if left in its first position) and would thereby
not accomplish the object above described, but being so arranged with the travelling
gear, its application is directed to the entire length of the table if required with
efficiency throughout.
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Al 1007
Year: 1887

page_text: I JOHN MELTON BLACK of Tabernacle Street Finsbury City of London 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 :-
This invention is a further improvement upon the system of tickets for checking the
receipt of fares from passengers riding in public vehicles and otherwise and to correct
an omission to the specification of the Patent granted to me Number 5907* A.D. 1887
in which one form of consecutively numbered tickets is used for all fares and sections
of the route in place of separate packets of tickets of various colours according to
their class or value each of which are consecutively numbered.
In the specification above recited it is stated in lines 25 26 and 27 page 2 that the
colours of the front spaces of the tickets representing the fare values are represented
on the back of the tickets by numbers or figures corresponding to their value as shewn
at Figs. 7 and 8 of the drawings of the said recited specification and the object of
the present invention is that the colour spaces on the front of the tickets representing
the respective fare values shall be represented on the back of the tickets by similar
corresponding colour spaces as on the front when preferred to numbers or figures.
The advantage to be gained by this improvement is to give greater facility in
counting the clippings of the tickets deposited in the locked receptacle of the punch-
ing instrument and to avoid turning over the same to ascertain the colour of each
separate clipping, causing liability to error and loss of time which by this improvement
is avoided, since the coloured clippings only are counted, the balance between these
and the total of the tickets issued by the Conductor of the vehicle or otherwise in the

page_text: day's work being ascertained by the number on the register of the checking instru-
ment, the numbers upon which should by this system of tickets correspond with the
number on the ticket last issued by the Conductor.
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 novel form and description of tickets to be employed for checking the receipt
of money fares from passengers which will have on the back of the tickets the same
distinct and separate colour spaces to represent the various value of the fares and so
as to correspond with the same distinct and separato colour spaces as on the front of
the tickets as detailed in the Patent No. 5907* A.D. 1887.
DL: 17th
of 1007
Ingredients Used in Bath and Toilet Water.
Year: 1887

page_text: Ingredients Used in Bath and Toilet Water.
I, ERNST MACK, of Au bei Illertissen, Bavaria, in the Empire of Germany,
Merchant, 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 :-
It is usual, especially in warm countries, to add to the water used for bath, and
other toilet purposes, various adjuncts, as for instance, perfume, Alkali, Starch, Bran,
and the like; in order to make the water soft, and fragrant.
The dispersion of these ingredients in the water, is a source of much difficulty,
because some of them will not readily mix with water, but form lumps, or float on
the surface.
Scents are especially difficult to diffuse thoroughly by the usual methods.
The present invention aims at remedying these defects by introducing with the
ingredients when required for use, certain innocuous substances, hereafter described
which have the faculty of developing free carbonic-acid when they enter the water.
These substances can be previously combined with the bath ingredients under
pressure and the whole can thus be supplied for use in a convenient form.
The following substances are employed by preference but any others capable of
forming free carbonic-acid will answer the purpose.

page_text: On the tablet being thrown into the water the carbonic acid gushes forth and
diffuses all the materials in due proportion. Even the perfume is seized by the
carbonic-acid and diffused as if it were a spray or vapour so that the adjacent water
becomes in a few seconds perfumed through, in a manner superior to any other mode
of applying it.
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 employment of the substances herein named, or of any others capable of
producing carbonic acid, for adding to or mixing with bath or toilet ingredients so as
to effect through the free carbonic acid formed by contact with water the rapid and
equal diffusion of the ingredients with the water.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 11th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 15th June, 1888
I CHAS. MAC MAHON of Georges Street East Melbourne Victoria Australia Knight
& late Captain 10th Hussars do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
A Bit to be made of steel Aluminium or other metal, with the mouth bar solid or
tubular and having a joint or hinge to work to one side only, so as without a curb
tho
of which may
to act as a snaffle and with a curb as a Pelham or curb bit; power
be increased by turning it in the horse's mouth.
The cheeks to turn in the ends of the mouth bar and with either eyes or slots for
the bridle and reins.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bit for Horses.
I CHARLES MAC MAHON of Georges Street East Melbourne Victoria Australia
Knight do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A bit as represented by figure 1 in drawing herewith to be made of steel aluminium
or other metal stamped out in dies in four parts (lettored A A B & B) and with a
central joint with eccentric rivets which, closing on one side will form an easy
bit and being rigid on the other side will form a severe bit; the checks A A to turn in
the mouth bar B. B.
Figure 2 represents the tongue with eccentric rivets described above and which
form the double joint.
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 double joint consisting of the tongue with eccentric rivets which enables the
same bit by simply turning the cheeks to be used with any degree of severity.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 15th Apr., 1887.
I, REGINALD HADDAN, of the firm of Herbert & Co., Patent Agents, of 67, Strand,
London, in the County of Middlesex, Civil 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 :—
This invention consists in certain improvements in the fixing of perches or roosis
in fowl houses, aviaries and similar places having for their purpose the protection of
the said perchés or roosts and therefore of the fowls or birds roosting thereon against
vermin.
Usually vermin left upon the perch, crawl over to the wall and breed in crevices in
the latter, returning in the evening when the fowls are gone to roost onto the perch.
The improvements consist in so fixing the perches to the wall that the vermin cannot
pass from the perches to the wall or from the latter to the perches.
The accompanying drawing shows a method of performing this invention.
A A are the walls of the fowl house or aviary. BB are brackets firmly secured
thereto and carrying the rods C. The latter are provided above the said brackets with
an upwardly turned flange D fixed or cast thereon and forming cups in which oil may
be placed, so as to form a moat round about the upper part of the rod C. Over the

page_text: cups Dare slid on to the rod the covers E designed to protect the oil from dust and
the like, the upper end of the covers supports the roost E, the rods C passing through
eyes in the ends of the latter.
By this means vermin cannot pass from the perch to the wall or vice versa, since
they on their passage, would be drowned in the oil.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
In fowl houses, aviaries and similar places, a perch or roost so fixed to the wall that
the surface of the roost and of the wall are separated by oil or other liquid,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 19th day of Marah 1887
REGINALD HADDAN.
By Herbert & Co.,
67, Strand, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Aug., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 13th Sept., 1887
I HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake, & Co., Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, 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 :-
My invention relates to that class of wrenches the jaws of which are made
adjustable by means of a screw; and it consists in the improved combination of the
jaw operating screw, with a supplemental screw and lever, and the ferrule of the
wrench, as hereinafter fully set forth.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a side view of the wrench provided with my improvement, a portion of
the ferrule being broken away to show the supplemental screw for tightening the jaws
upon the nut.
.
Figure 2, represents a cross section on the line x x of Figure 3.
Figure 3 is a detail view showing the socket in the supplemental screw.
A is the handle of the wrench, B the ferrule, C the stationary jaw, D the shank,
E the movable jaw having a screw-threaded socket I; and F the operating screw
which is provided with the milled collar b for turning the same, and entering the
socket I of the movable jaw. The supplemental screw G provided with a handle or
lever H is recessed or chambered to form a bearing-socket c, for the rear end of the
screw F and is screwed into the threaded chamber a or socket in the ferrule B so that
when the handle or lever H is turned up against the side of the shank D, as shown in
Figure 2, the screw F, and movable jaw E will be pressed forward.
In operating with the wrench, the lever H of the supplemental screw is first turned
downward to the position shown by the broken lines in Figure 1, and the jaws of the
wrench are then brought against the sides of the nut by means of the fingers of the
right hand operating upon the milled collar 6 of the screw F to revolve the same.
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page_text: Then, by bringing the lever H back to the position, at the side of the shank D, as
shown by the full lines, the screw F, and jaw E will be pressed forward in a powerful
manner to tightly grip the nut J, between the jaws C and E.
My improvement as above described can be readily applied to the screw wrenches
in common use by simply removing the ferrule of the same, and substituting therefor
a new ferrule having a screw-threaded socket a, adapted to receive the supplemental
screw, thus effecting a desirable improvement in wrenches which have already been
manufactured and are now in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by my foreign
correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
The combination of the stationary jaw C, the movable jaw E the operating screw F
the supplemental screw G provided with the lover H, and the ferrule B provided with
the screw-threaded socket a, adapted to receive the supplemental screw, substantially
as described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1887
Complete Left, 23rd Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 25th May, 1888

page_text: I also add to the above a small proportion of basic aniline blue to give a violet
tint to the solution and neutralize the greenish tint common to all other liquid
blues.
The liquid blue is prepared in the following manner.
The Prussian blue is first reduced to an impalpable powder by grinding.
The oxalic acid is next reduced to powdor by grinding, added to the powdered blue
and the two substances thoroughly mixed together.
Basic aniline blue (95 grs. to the gallon) is next dissolved in boiling water, this
solution is then cooled and added to the mixture of blue and oxalic acid. The wholo
is ground down until thoroughly dissolved and the liquid is then diluted with the rest
of the water until it is of proper strength.
Lastly sufficient of a solution of gum arabic is added and well stirred in.
The gum has the effect of preventing "coagulation" and deposition of the coloring
matter when the liquid is diffused for use in a large quantity of water.
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. A liquid blue composed of Prussian blue held in suspension in water in which
gum is dissolved.
2. A liquid blue formed substantially as herein before described.
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