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MENT IN BASSINETTE STANDS
Year: 1884

page_text: I EDWIN ROBERT WETHERED of 100 Herbert Road Woolwich in the County of
Kent, Lieut-Colonel do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENT IN BASSINETTE STANDS to be as follows:-
In the bassinette stand described in a patent granted to me viz No 292 in the
year 1866 the bassinette is suspended within the frame or stand by means of elastic
slats or Cords secured to the bottom of the bassinette, the ends being made fast
to hooks round the edge of the frame, the bassinette therefore could not be freed
from the elastic slats, moreover the yielding nature of the elastic slats rendered it
impossible after a little use, to keep the bassinette evenly balanced. In lieu of the
bassinette and elastic slats secured thereto, I now place a small platform of Wicker
Work, or other material, similar in shape to the bottom of bassinette and suspend
it from the frame by four unyielding straps, cords, or chains, on which the
bassinette can be stood, without being fastened, and any desired rocking or swaying
motion given to it.

page_text: I EDWIN ROBERT WETHERED of 100 Herbert Road Woolwich, in the County of
Kent Lieutenant Colonel do hereby declare' the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENT IN BASSINETTE STANDS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by, the following
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statement:
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In the bassinette stand described in a patent granted to me viz. No 292 in the
year 1866 the bassinette is suspended within the frame or stand by means of elastic
slats, or attachments secured to the bottom of the bassinette, the ends being made
fast to books round the edge of the frame. The bassinette could not therefore be
freed from the elastic slats, moreover the yielding nature of the elastic slats
rendered it almost impossible after a little use, to keep the bassinette evenly
balanced.
In lieu of the bassinette and elastic slats secured thereto, I now place a small
platform of wicker work or other material, similar in shape to the bottom of a
bassinette, and suspend it from the frame by four unyielding straps, cords or chains,
on which the bassinette, can be stood and desired rocking or swaying motion given
to it.
Figure 1 of the annexed drawings is a longitudinal section of the stand supporting
the oval frame A to which are attached the loops and straps B. B. which support
the platform C.
Figure 2 is a top view of the oval frame shewing the suspended platform C and
bands B. B which support it.
A is the oval frame. B. B. are the straps woven through the open wire work of
the platform C to suspend it, the ends being secured to loops on the frame A in
such a position that the suspended platform can be given either a rocking or end
to end motion.
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 suspension of a platform, by straps chains, or other attachments secured to
a frame in such a position, that any ordinary bassinette may be stood thereon, and
either a rocking or end to end motion given to it.
Dated this 16th day of December 1881
MILLSTONE "DRESS
Year: 1884

page_text: "
I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this Invention for MILLSTONE "DRESS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This system of furrows produces the following advantages, a much more
considerable quantity of flour is produced by the stones, and the quality thereof
is also much improved, as a stone dressed according to this method driven by five
horse power will grind two hundred and fifty kilogrammes of corn in an hour,
whilst the old dressing allows only at most hundred kilogrammes. Moreover this
flour is not heated, a greater quantity of air being drawn under the stone.
To obtain this result the furrow is divided from the eye of the stone to its
periphery into three parts.
Fig. 1 shows part of a millstone dressed as indicated.
Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of the "skirt" of a stone so dressed and it will
be there seen that the width of the furrows equals that of the lands between any
two of them (first section). Fig. 3 shows a vertical section of the "breast" of such
a stone and it will be seen that the furrows turned in a direction opposite to those
above described (first section) have no lands between them; these for the second
section. Fig. 4 shows a vertical section of the stone on line A B Fig. 1. where
the bosom of the stone is shown hollowed out to allow the grain to be introduced.
The furrows in the first section of this dress, comprised between the lines I M
Fig. 1. that is the part called the "skirting of the stone, are curved to facilitate
the delivery of the flour, as it is being produced, so as to avoid its being compressed,
as this would affect the quality. The furrows of the second section, comprised
between the lines H I Fig. 1, called the "breast" of the stone, are slightly curved
and somewhat eccentric, so as to break the grains producing the groats and bran.
The number of these furrows is twice that of the furrows in the first section, as
they follow one upon the other, without "lands" between them see the section
Fig. 3.
In the third section (the bosom) the furrows comprised between the lines CH
are only a prolongation of the furrows in the second section, the number whereof

page_text: is reduced to half, to facilitate their production and also for the purpose that their
eccentricity and width may draw more air under the stone with the grain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
'
1. The combination upon a millstone of the three sets or series of dressings
I M, HI and GH substantially as set forth and shown in the accompanying
Drawings.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN BLEACHING FIBROUS MATERIALS AND FABRICS, AND PAPER PULP, OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN
Year: 1884

page_text: We ROBERT TOWNSEND and ALEXANDER WATSON TOWNSEND, of 128 Bishop
Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, Manu-
facturing Chemists do hereby declare the nature of our said invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN BLEACHING FIBROUS MATERIALS AND FABRICS, AND PAPER
PULP, OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN" 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 :-
Our said Invention has for its object to obtain improved results not only as
regards whitening action but also in shortening the time required and in avoiding
injury to the materials operated on when bleaching fibrous materials or fabrics or
paper pulp of vegetable origin.
Our Invention consists in employing one or more of the oxychlorides of
magnesium, barium, strontium, potassium or sodium. For bleaching jute, esparto,
wood pulp, cane pulp, and other vegetable materials we prefer to use oxychloride
of magnesium in solution and of a strength of about 11 degrees Twaddell, and one
gallon of such solution will serve for bleaching about five pounds of the materials
when these are in the condition in which they are ordinarily subjected to a
bleaching process. The strength and relative quantity of the solution may
however be varied in different cases. The bleaching action will in most cases take
place on steeping the materials in the solution at the ordinary temperature for &
suitable length of time; but the action may be hastened or rendered more energetic
when desired by raising the temperature. No acid is added to the solution nor do
the materials require to be "soured" or treated with dilute acid. Our improved
process effectively and without injuring the fibre, bleaches jute and other vegetable
materials of kinds which cannot be satisfactorily treated by ordinary bleaching
processes without injuring the fibre.
We prepare the solution of the oxychloride either by dissolving the salt
previously made in any known way; or by mixing ordinary bleaching powder,
("chloride of lime") and sulphate of magnesia, or the sulphate of any one or more
of the bases herein before named in the proper quantity of water, whereupon the
required oxychloride is formed whilst sulphate of lime is precipitated and may be
separated by decantation or filtration.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
The bleaching of fibrous materials and fabrics and paper pulp of vegetable origin
by treating the same with a solution of one or more of the oxychlorides of
magnesium, barium, strontium, potassium, or sodium as herein before described.
Dated this twenty-third day of September 1884.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicants Agent.
AN IMPROVED SYPHON FLUSHING CISTERN
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
.
I, WILLIAM HENRY VIVIAN of Murray Street Llanelly in the County of
Carmarthen Gasfitter and Plumber do hereby declare the nature of my invention.
for "AN IMPROVED SYPHON FLUSHING CISTERN" to be as follows:-
Vivian's Straight Pipe Cistern for flushing closets and supplying lavatories and
urinals,
By pulling the chain or lever the bottom of the cap over the discharge pipe lifts:
sufficient water to enable an overflow to take place into the discharge pipe and to
run until the cistern is empty. The chain can be released immediately and the
water will continge to run. The cistern can be made to contain any quantity of.
water. With the exception of the ball valve nothing in the cistern can' possibly
get out of order, there being no bend nor syphon to choke and in case the ball
valve should get out of repair the down pipe will act as an overflow as shewn in
the drawing. There is no India Rubber or other substance likely to become
unworkable or get out of repair connected with the cap over the discharge pipe.
Dated this 90th day of Santamber 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM HENRY VIVIAN of 23 Murray Street Llanelly in the County of
Carmarthen Gasfitter and Plumber do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED SYPHON FLUSHING CISTERN and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The improved syphon flushing cistern for flushing closets and supplying lavatories
and urinals.
By pulling the chain or lever the bottom of the cap over the discharge pipe
lifts sufficient water to enable an overflow to take place into the discharge pipe
and to run until the cistern is empty. The chain can be released immediately and
the water will continue to run. The cistern can be made to contain any quantity
of water. With the exception of the ball valve nothing in the cistern can possibly
get out of order, there being no bend nor syphon to choke and in case the ball
valve should get out of repair the down pipe will act as an overflow as shewn in the
drawing filed with my provisional specification. There is no India Rubber or other
substance likely to become unworkable or get out of repair connected with the cap
over the discharge pipe.
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 TOILET INSTRUMENT FOR PARING AND TRIMMING THE NAILS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I FRANK ALLEN of 4 & 5 Arcade Chambers Corporation Street Birmingham
in the County of Warwick Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for AN IMPROVED TOILET INSTRUMENT FOR PARING AND TRIMMING
THE NAILS 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 drawings hereunto annexed and to the letters and figures marked thereon
that is to say :-
Figure 1 shows a view of the instrument closed and as it is used for cutting or
paring the nails. Figure 2 represents the back of it open as used for filing and
picking or cleaning the nails. Figure 3 an enlarged front view of the cutter.
Figure 4 a side view. Figure 5 a plan on the top and Figure 6 a back view of
the same.
(a) Is a frame of steel or other hard metal bent into a form to give it a certain
amount of closing force at the part (b) where it holds the operating part (c) of the
instrument in the same way that a folding cork screw or button hook is made-
The part (c) is shaped at one end (d) into a convenient form for picking or cleaning
the nails and for a portion of its length is file cut as at (e) for sinouthing the nails.
The head of the bar (c) is drilled through with a round hole (f) this part is shown
enlarged in Figures 3 to 6 inclusive and the top of the bar is sloped from back to
front as seen in Figure 4.
In the front the edge is cut out slightly as shewn at (9) Figures 3 & 5 until it
meets the hole (ƒ) Figure 3 and the edge of the part (g) is sharpened and forms
the cutter. When in use the nail is inserted in the opening formed by (g & f)
and the instrument is drawn round the nail, when the cutting edge (g) will pare
off only so much as the size of the cutting opening will admit and the paring will
be discharged through the hole (f) and out at the back consequently no danger of
cutting too deeply can ensue.

page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is a Toilet instrument for paring & trimming the nails as heroin set forth
and specified.
Dated this 8th day of October 1881
PAYNE & TALBOT,
4 & 5, Arcade Chambers,
Corporation St., Birmingham,
Agents..
A CHIN-HOLDER FOR VIOLINS AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS
Year: 1884

page_text: I LOUIS LÖWENTHAL, Musical Instrument Maker of 1 Wieland Strasse in the
City of Dresden, Saxony, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for
A CHIN-HOLDER FOR VIOLINS AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS "and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
My Invention relates to improvements in chin-holders for violins and other
similar instruments.
The chin holders for violins and other similar instruments heretofore employed
fulfil their purpose imperfectly and do not offer the chin an absolute certain
support.
In order to remedy this defect the wooden plate board or frame for supporting
the chin is cut out or slotted and provided with bent edges in order to compel the
chin to enter the cut or recess and in this manner prevent all lateral movement of
the chin.
The attaching device consisting of a clamp which can be adjusted by means of a
suitable screw or screws is further employed for attaining this object.
Figure 1 is a view from beneath.
Figure 2 a section.
Figures 3 and 4 show the clamp in elevation.
Figure 5 is a section of the same.
The said clamp c consists of two tubular parts and is attached to the hollow
wooden frame or plate a which is provided with a semicircular or other slot or
opening b in order to lessen the weight of the same and is also provided with a
lining m preferably of cork-Both parts of the clamp c are tubular and so arranged
that the lower tubular part can be slid over the upper part by means of a suitable
muff and be adjusted by means of a screw d in order to be able to adjust the clamp
to various sizes of violins and other like instruments.
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 arrangement and employment of the chin holder consisting of
the wooden plate or frame a which is provided with suitable opening or onenings

page_text: slot or slots 6 which said frame or plate a can be attached to violins or other
similar instruments of various sizes by means of an adjustable tubular clamp c
which can be adjusted by means of a suitable screw d substantially as shown in the
accompanying Drawing and set forth in the foregoing Specification.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN MACHINERY EMPLOYED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BRICKS to be as follows
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM JOHNSON of Queen's Road Burley Road, Leeds in the County of York
Brick Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of said invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN MACHINERY EMPLOYED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BRICKS
to be as
follows:-
"
The object of my improvements is to construct a machine less liable to breakages,
and of much simpler construction than hitherto and by my improvements also I
am enabled to produce a brick by one plunger only.
The machine is provided with a horizontal barrel mounted on framework of
ordinary construction such barrel containing the mould into which the clay is
deposited previous to being pressed. The barrel is caused to rotate and the
plunger to work intermittently by the ordinary means used in machines of this
description.
The feed hopper is provided with a sliding door which can be opened to any
required degree, the object of this adjustable opening is to enable the attendant to
see that the machine is being properly fed, and also that the clay is kept in a
proper state of agitation by the action of the barrel in which the bricks are
moulded, thus ensuring a continuous descent to the filling plunger. It has been
found in practice that a hopper closed on all its four sides allows the clay to adhere
and does not therefore perinit sufficient clay to pass into the mould, thus causing a
great waste of bricks on account of improper quantities of clay being fed into the
mould.
Dated this Seventh day of March 1901

page_text: It has been found in practice that when the clay is wet or of a sticky nature a
hopper closed on all its four sides allows the clay to adhere, and does not therefore
permit sufficient clay to pass into the mould, thus causing a great waste of bricks
on account of improper quantities of clay being fed into the moulds.
The clay is lifted or fed into hopper by ordinary elevator or thrown in by shovel
after which it falls by its own weight into the feed box in which works a plunger
whereby the clay is pressed into the moulds. The action of feeding propels the
brick out of the mould diametrically opposite in the cylinder on to a table arranged
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
1° The application of the feed hopper i having an adjustable sliding door k in
machinery employed in the manufacture of bricks substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth.
2° The combination of the feed hopper i, the sliding door k, the horizontal
barrel c, means for intermittently rotating the same, the plunger g and means
for actuating the same, all substantially as herein set forth and shown in the
accompanying drawings.
1004
IMPROVEMENTS, IN' THE METHODS OF AND MATERIALS FOR FILTERING SEWAGE AND OTHER FLUID MATTER
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I ARTHUR THOMAS SMITH of Castle Rising Farm, Barkingside in the County of
Essex Farmer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS, IN'
THE METHODS OF AND MATERIALS FOR FILTERING SEWAGE AND OTHER FLUID
MATTER to be as follows:-
A Mixture of a Clay or Shale with Sawdust milldust or small particles of wood-
This material is well mixed in almost a dry condition and granulated and then
baked till Carbonised. The Sewage or other liquid matter is passed through
gravel limestone grit or similar scouring substances and then through a layer of the
granulated material.

page_text: I ARTHUR THOMAS SMITH of Castle Rising Farm, Barkingside in the County of
Essex, Farmer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE METHODS OF AND MATERIALS FOR FILTERING SEWAGE AND OTHER FLUID MATTER
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Invention refers to Improvements in the Manufacturo of a Material for
Filtering Sewage and other fluid matter and for an improved method of more
economically and effectively converting the effluent of Sewage into an innocuous
and harmless fluid.
In the manufacture of the material I take a clay or Shale and either crush or
grind it into minute particles or semi-dust and then manipulate it in a moist or
senii-plastic condition the operation depending upon the kind of clay or shale used
in the manufacture 1 then thoroughly mix or impregnate it with Sawdust or mill
dust the proportions of the two materials which I prefer using varying from one
half of each to two thirds of Sawdust to one third of Clay After the materials
are thoroughly mixed I then granulate it or form it into small particles I then burn
the small particles in an oven or kiln so constructed that no flame or nir can come
in contact with it and continue burning until the woody fibres are carbonized.
The material when manufactured is then placed in any position where the sewage
or fluid matter can pass through it of such thickness from three to twelve inchies
as the volume or condition of Sewage or fluid matter to be filtered may require-
I prefer to place a layer of about one inch fine gravel or limestone grit for the
sewage or fluid matter to pass through before reaching the filtering material for the
purpose of scouring it.
Having passed through the filter the effluent flows away in an almost pure and
perfectly harmless condition.
•
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
.
1st The manufacture of a filtering or purifying material in a granulated form,
by mixing clay or Shale with Sawdust or Milldust in manner above
described.
2ndly In the filtration or purification of Sewage or other fluid matter by passing
the same through the material by which the efluent is rendered harmless
and the process of which is herein before more fully set forth and described.
D10LL
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1001
IMPROVEMENTS IN SANITARY TRAPS
Year: 1884

page_text: WILLIAM HENMAN Architect 38 Bennetts Hill Birmingham, do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SANITARY TRAPS to be as
follows:-
The outer arm of the trap is elongated, funnel shaped and made in one piece
with or attached to a length of vertical pipe; whereby no lodgement is allowed for
sewer gas and as there are no "made " joints great security is obtained against the
admittance of sewer gas within a building. The traps may be of any suitable
dimensions and may be made of cast iron (either plain, glazed or galvanised) lead
or other metal or of glazed earthenware or stoneware.
Note. If the soil and ventilating
pipes must of necessity be within a
building they should be of cast iron
with flanged joints and rubber washers,
then the vertical pipe to which the
trap is attached would be provided
with flanges at A.

page_text: I, WILLIAM HENMAN Architect 38 Bennetts Hill Birmingham, do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN SANITARY TRAPS" and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The improvement is in the form of traps for water closets and for bath, lavatory,
sink and urinal wastes by which security is obtained from the inflow of sewer gas
to buildings.
The outer arm of the trap is funnel shaped and is made in one piece with or
joined to a short length of vertical pipe by which connection is to be made with
the soil pipe below and with the ventilating pipe or soil pipe above. The inner
arm or arms are placed at about an angle of 45 degrees to receive the connecting
pipe from the water closets baths lavatories sinks or urinals.
The trap may be of any suitable dimensions and may be made of glazed
earthenware or stoneware of cast iron; either plain glazed or galvanized, of lead
or other metal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is in the form of the trap by which all untrapped joints within a building
are avoided and no lodgement for sewer gas is permitted.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1884.
AN IMPROVED SPRING LINING FOR SADDLES AND PADS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
JAMES POWNEY, Saddler Harness & Collar Maker 72 Meadow Lane Leeds
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED SPRING LINING
FOR SADDLES AND PADS to be as follows:-
A Loose Pad stuffed with flocks or hair next to the horses back over which &
between the tree of the saddle are several small springs thus causing the sadd to
ride easy on the Back of the horse as well as alowng all the sweet & heat arising
from the horses back to pass away between the Springs & the facing of the saddle
which has newmeras small holes at the sides and which will be a great Boone to
heavy draught horses as it is more after the sofa stile the pomel or Pads are loose
and can be fixed to any ordenery cart saddle with screws.

page_text: I, JAMES POWNEY Saddler Harness & Collar Maker 72 Meadow Lane Leeds,
Yorkshire do hereby declare the nature of my invention for SADDLE LININGS and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists of a loose Pad stuffed with flocks or hair, next to the
horses Back, over which & between the facings of the Pad are several Small Spiral
Springs thus causing the Saddle to ride easy on the horses back. as well as allowing
all the sweat & heat arising off the Back of the horse to pass away between the
Springs & the Saddle facings which are made of Lonther & perferated with holes so
that every time the weight of the cart presses on the Saddle it causes it to act on
the principle of the Human Lungs as it sucks up all the heat into the Bellows & is
then wafted out through the small holes in the facings thus keeping the horses back
cool & nice & causing the Saddle lining to last longer than any other kind they
can be fixed by means of 4 Brass screws, thus in the corner of each pads are four
socket so that all you have to do is to make hole through the saddle cover & then
screw them in.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what
I claim is:
1) The improved spring lining for saddles and pads as herein-before described.
Dated this 24th day of Novemba 1001
IMPROVEMENTS IN BACKING ARTIFICIAL TEETH
Year: 1884

page_text: I, CHARLES JAMES BROOKSBANK, of Chesterfield Road, Matlock Bank, in the
county of Derby, Dentist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN BACKING ARTIFICIAL TEETH, to be as follows:-
Artificial teeth as generally supplied to the dentist are made with pins inserted
while in the soft state, such pins being intended to pass into holes in platina or
other metal "backs" or plates and be rivetted so as to secure the tooth to the
"back" or plate.
•
This process of backing is open to the objections of a considerable use of
valuable metal and also liability of splitting the tooth while rivetting.
Now my invention is designed to obviate this and consists in a method of
backing artificial teeth whereby a less quantity of valuable metal is used and the
backing more firmly attached to the tooth and all rivetting dispensed with.
In carrying out my invention I take a piece of platina sheet or foil metal the
size of the tooth and double the back and press it on a knife edge so as to leave a
central longitudinal ridge. I then turn up the edges of the metal or foil parallel
with the ridge and notch, serrate or corrugate all three ridges so formed.
The tooth, while in the soft state, has then the plate or back with its ridges
pressed into it and is then baked thus firmly attaching the back to the tooth.
The back can be then smoothed, polished or ground as desired.
POPPLEWELL, COLTON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
-
Firstly. Backing artificial teeth by inserting turned up or raised edges on the
metal plate or back into the tooth while soft and then backing the same as and for
the purposes described.
Secondly. The improved backing or plate for artificial teeth formed with ridges
or edges on the same to enter the unbaked tooth substantially as described.
1884.
CHARLES JAMES
BROOKSBANK.
By Popplewell, Colton, & Co.,
Patent Agents,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, W.C.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1884.
CHARLES JAMES BROOKSBANK.
By Popplewell, Colton, & Co.,
Patent Agents,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, W.C.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STOVES
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN HENRY KEYSER residing at 115 Beckman Street in the city of New
York, in the County of New York and State of New York, one of the United
States of America, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my inven-
tion for "IMPROVEMENTS IN STOVES" 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 combined foot rest and ventilator ring for heating
stoves stoves, and it has for its object to provide a device of this character
which shall be cheap and simple in its construction and effective and durable
in its use.
The invention consists in the improved construction, and combination of parts
hereinafter fully described and pointed out in the claims.
In the drawings:-
Fig. 1, is a perspective view of my improvement applied to a stove, showing the
application of my improvement thereto.
Fig. 2, is a cross section of a stove showing only one ring in use.
Fig. 3, is a detached perspective view of my improvement.
Fig. 4, is a perspective view of the movable ring detached from Fig. 3 and
Fig. 5, is a perspective view of the double section where two sections of Fig. 2,
are joined together as shown in Fig. 1.
In the accompanying drawings like letters represent like parts in the several
figures of the drawings.
A, represents the foot rest. B the movable ventilating ring to open or close the
air drafts or openings formed in the side of the stove.
C, represents the top and bottom flanges for connecting the foot rest with the
stove, which may be secured thereto by rivets or equivalent devices.
D, represents the diverging portion upon which the movable ring B turns or
rotates. The above mentioned devices or parts are applicable to all classes of
heating stoves, and can be readily adjusted to the same, but the improvements are
especially adapted to what are known as sheet iron cylinder stoves, and to cast
iron stoves made cylindrical in form, and larger at about the center of their height
than at the top or bottom of the same. For the purpose of cheapening the manu-
facture of my appliance, I have constructed the ventilating ring and foot rest of
IMPROVEMENTS IN. THE PRESERVATION OF ANIMAL SUBSTANCES USED AS Food and
Year: 1884

page_text: ALEXANDER MC DOUGALL of Beech Grove Penrith in the County of Cumberland
Gentleman I do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN.
THE PRESERVATION OF ANIMAL SUBSTANCES USED AS Food and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
I find that the bacterial germs or micro-gymes which produce the degenerative
changes in animal substances are sterilised or rendered innocuous, in an atmosphere
even slightly charged with sulphurous acid gas. Also that sulphurous acid gas
imparts neither odour nor taste to animal substances used as food.
My Invention consists in placing animal substances used as food in an
atmosphere charged with sulphurous acid gas to preserve them in condition fit for
consumption.
Sulphurous acid gas obtained by any of the well-known methods may be used
for my purpose, but I prefer to obtain it from a mixture of two dry powders; one
consisting of an acid alkaline or earthy sulphite, and the other of an acid alkaline
or earthy sulphate. These two salts in the state of a dry powder mixed in proper
proportions, and wetted with water gives of pure sulphurous acid gas, which I find
well adapted to preserve the substances on which I operate.
This mixture so treated with water will evolve the gas for many hours without
renewal.
I place the vessel containing the wetted mixture, evolving the sulphurous acid
gas in an apartment with the animal substances to be protected, or I place it in
such a position, that the evolved gas shall pass into the atmosphere surrounding
the substances to be preserved.
The gas yielding materials may be renewed at convenient intervals which will
be indicated by the absence of the odour of the gas.
I find that a quantity of gas which will give a merely perceptible odour to the
atmosphere in which the animals or parts of animals are placed is sufficient to
protect them from the action of the germs which produce putrefaction.
After the animal substances have been operated upon till they are sufficiently
dry, they may be removed from the sulphurous acid bath or apartinent and they
will remain sweet in the open air for an indefinite time.

page_text: Besides the simplicity and cheapness of this method of preserving animal
substances it has the great advantage of retaining all the juices of the meat which
hence losses uone of its nutritious qualities.
Having thus ascertained and described the nature of my Invention and the
methods of carrying it into operation I beg to state, what I claim is the use of 5
sulphurous acid gas in the manner above stated to preserve animal substances
from the attack of bacterial germs or micro-gymes which produce putrefaction.
Dated this Tenth day of June 1884.
ALEXANDER Mc DOUGALL.
IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF POCKET RAZORS
Year: 1884

page_text: .
I ARTHUR BENJAMIN BALL of Sheffield in the county of York, (cutler) do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF
POCKET RAZORS 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 Pocket Razors which can be folded and the object of
my Improvements is to provide a cheap Pocket Razor the blade of which will
remain within the haft or sheath until opened by the operator I attain this object
by the construction illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front view of the razor open, Fig. 2 is a cross section of the blade and
of the haft or sheath as taken through the dotted line W X (Fig. 1); Fig. 3 is a
cross section of the tang of the blade and the sheath as taken through the dotted
line S. T (Fig. 1). Fig. 4 is a front view of the razor closed. Fig. 5 is a cross
section as taken through the dotted line Y Z (Fig. 4); Fig. 6 is a cross section of
the tang and sheath as taken through the dotted line P R (Fig. 4) Fig. 7 is a front
view of one of the pair of sides of the haft; Fig. 8 is a side view of the haft back
or skeleton frame, Fig. 9 is a side view of the razor blade.
A is the blade of thin steel, A¹ is the tang; CC are strips of steel rivetted to
blade A and tang A¹ which form the frame; B. B are the two sides of the haft or
sheath and are of thin steel, D is the haft back or skeleton frame to which the two
sides B B are rivetted, the sides B B and fiame D are rivetted together and the
blade A is rivetted to the sides B B to form a rule or knuckle joint.
The blade A when folded is held securely in the haft B by the upper part thereof
immediately under the strips CC-pressing tightly into and against the sides B B.
and the end of the strips C C pressing tightly against the under face of the
projection B.
It is obvious that the back of the blade may be solid with the blade instead of
being formed with loose strips.
It is obvious that the sides of the haft may be cased with or covered with pearl,
ivory, horn or other material commonly used for the hafts or scales of cutlery.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The combination in a pocket razor of the blade A, tang A¹ with back C folding
into sheath B with back or skeleton frame D substantially as described.
Dated this Second day of January 1884
JOHN JONES PARKER,
Agent for the Applicant
IMPROVEMENTS IN MANIFOLD COPYING BOOKS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM WRIGHTSON of 29, Beech Street, Barnsley, in the county of York,
Agent and Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN MANIFOLD COPYING BOOKS, to be as follows:-
In the making of each leaf of the book to have two fly leaves attached thereto,
one at the top and the other at the bottom of the leaf. The fly leaves being about
the same size as the leaf to which they are attached. The Top fly leaf is doubled
down from its point of juncture with the leaf and covers the front page of the leaf.
The bottom fly leaf is doubled up from its point of juncture and covers the back
page. In using, a piece of carbonised paper, or other suitable material is placed
between one of the fly leaves and the leaf to which it is attached.
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Any marks, writing or otherwise, now made on the fly leaf, with a pencil,
Stylo" pen, or other suitable instrument, are copied on to the leaf. The By leaf
is then detached; the leaf turned over and the other fly leaf dealt with in like
manner.
The fly leaves may be perforated or otherwise cut at the point of juncture to
facilitate their removal.
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page_text: I, WILLIAM WRIGHTSON, of 29, Beech Street, Barnsley, in the county of York,
Agent and Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN MANIFOLD COPYING BOOKS, and in what manner the same is to bo performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Suitable paper is obtained and folded into sheets for binding in the usual way.
Each sheet when so folded being the actual breadth of the book it is to compose,
and three times the height the book is when finished, i.e., froin the bottom to the
top of each page. The sheets are then cut at the back, commencing at the top and
cutting a third of the way down, then cutting from the bottom a third of the way
up, in such a manner that a third of the back of the sheets remains uncut and the
parts cut are "fly leaves" attached, one at the top and another at the bottom of
each "leaf" of the book. These fly leaves are doubled down, the top one covering
the front page and the bottom one the back page of each leaf. To use a piece of
carbonised paper or other suitable material is inserted between a fly leaf and tho
leaf to which it is attached. The writing et cetera is made by a "Stylo" pen,
pencil or other suitable instrument on the "fly leaf," the "leaf" to which the fly
leaf is attached receiving the copy or the writing et cetera may be made on the
leaf" and the "fly leaf" receive the copy. The fly leaf containing the copy, or
the original writing, as the case may be, is detached and other fly leaves dealt with
in like manner.
The fly leaves may be perforated or otherwise cut at their point of juncture with
the leaf, in each case, to facilitate their removal.
Having now 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
Invention of the said "fly leaves," the mode of their arrangement and operation.
Dated this ninth day of October 1884.
WILLIAM WRIGHTSON.
WEATHERING PARAPETS AND OTHER WALLS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES ROBSON of No 20 London St. Fitzroy Sq: in the County of Middlesex
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be for WEATHERING
PARAPETS AND OTHER WALLS to be as follows viz:
The drip tile projects 2 inches beyond the face of the wall and forms an angle of
45 degrees which throws the rain water away from the surface of the wall.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention I declare
that what I claim is an advantage over the old method of weathering walls.
Dated this 1st day of January 1884.
I JAMES ROBSON of 20 London St. Fitzroy Sq. in the County of Middlesex
Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for WEATHERING PARAPET
AND OTHER WALLS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The tile is made of clay or other material and shaped to any angle to suit the
work it is required for, it is bedded on or built in the wall and projects beyond
its face so as to throw the rain water off without its running down the face of
the wall.
No. 1 on the accompanying drawings shows a section of my improved drip tile
for weathering cornices, No. 14 shows the same as applied, No. 2 shows section of
drip tile for weathering parapet and other walls, No. 2 shows same 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 an improved drip tile for weathering walls as shewn,
Dated this 20th day of February 1884.
NEW MACHINE FOR PEELING OSIERS and
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN ROWLATT, of 29 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, in the County of
Leicestershire, Basket, Skip, and Hamper Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
nature of my Invention for A NEW MACHINE FOR PEELING OSIERS and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The machine consists of an iron frame with slotted bars, E, & D, through which
slots the breakirons or pallets, A, work, the steel spring at the top of each one,
pressing it against the horizontal breakiron or bar F.-Attached to a bar, J, by a
pivot or screw, are the vertical breakirons or pallets, H, each one having a separate
steel spring which presses it against a corresponding fixed vertical pallet or
breakiron, E, affixed to a bar also marked, E. The two sets of springs are fixed to
two bars, each marked, C, which, by means of regulating screws, are forced, the one
set vertically, and the other set horizontally, giving any required amount of
pressure.
To work the machine, pull down with the left hand the lever handle, B, which,
working on the bar, G, and against the stop, D, affixed to a bar also marked, D,
forces the vertical pallet, H, from its corresponding fixed pallet, E, affixed to a bar
also marked, E, at the same time lifting the pallet, A, from its corresponding
breakiron or bar, F, an aperture is made, into which with the right hand insert
the butt end of the rod or osier, loose the lever handle, B, and continue the
operation until a sufficient number of osiers is put in: grasp the butt ends of the
osiers with the holder, K, and draw them through the machine, the peel is thus
by the four pallets cut into four strips and falls off.
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 entire design and construction of the machine-in the following
particulars.
2nd The application to each osier of two pairs of breakirons or pallets, working
at the four opposite angles at the same time, the moveable one of each pair having
its separate spring.

page_text: 4th The double action of lever, B, opening pallet, H, and lifting pallet, A, at the
same time.
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5th The stop and bar, D, holding the lever, B. to its work.
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
We WALTER TAPLIN SYMINGTON and GEORGE JOSHUA THWAITES both of
Market Harborough in the County of Leicester Baking Powder Manufacturers
trading under the style of G. Thwaites and Co. do hereby declare the nature of our
Invention for CUSTARD PASTE to be as follows:-
The mixing of condensed milk with custard powder consisting of the following
ingredients namely potato farina coloring yellow and essence of almonds whereby
custards and blanc mange can be made without eggs or milk.
G. J. THWAITES.
WALTER T. SYMINGTON.

page_text: We WALTER TAPLIN SYMINGTON and GEORGE JOSHUA THWAITES both of
Market Harborough in the County of Leicester trading under the style of
G. Thwaites and Company Baking Powder Manufacturers do hereby declare the
nature of our Invention for CUSTARD PASTE and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
Custard paste is formed of custard powder mixed with condensed milk. Custard
powder is made of one cwt. of potato farina sago, flour, tapioca flour, corn flour,
starch, arrowroot, rice flour or wheat flour with half, an ounce of coloring yellow
one and a half ounce of saffron or four ounces of turmeric together with twelve
ounces of essence of almonds the materials to be mixed thoroughly in a mixing
machine. One and three quarters of an ounce of the above powder to be thoroughly
mixed with four and a half ounces of condensed milk.
Custards are to be made thus out of one and a half pint of cold water take two
table spoonfuls and mix well with the above quantity of paste then boil the
remainder of the water with one and a half ounce of loaf sugar and whilst it is
boiling pour in the paste slowly stirring well at the same time and bring to the
boil again when the custard is to be poured out and set to cool.
Blanc mange paste is to be made by mixing five and a quarter ounces of custard
powder with nine ounces of condensed milk.
Blanc mange is to be made thus
Out of three pints of cold water take four tablespoonfuls and mix well with the
above quantity of blanc mange paste then boil the remainder of the water with
three ounces of loaf sugar and when boiling pour in the paste slowly, stirring well
at the same time and bring to the boil again then pour into a moistened mould and
set to cool.
To make puddings
Take the same amount of paste as for custards add one and a half ounce of loaf
Bugar and a pint and a half of cold water put it in a dish and stir well until it boils
then bake in an oven.
The paste to be preserved in hermetically sealed tins.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is,
The combination of condensed milk and custard powder to form custard paste.
WALTER TAPLIN SYMINGTON.
GEORGE JOSHUA THWAITES.