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IMPROVEMENTS IN SCISSORS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, AUGUST REUTERSHAN, of Solingen, Germany, do hereby declare the nature
of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SCISSORS, 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 scissors the two halves of which are adapted to slide
against each other when desired, so as to facilitate their transport.
In describing this Invention reference will be made to the accompanying
Drawings, Figs. I to V, of which Figs. I, III and IV represent a pair of scissors
in different positions, while Fig. II shows the two halves separately, and Fig. V a
section.
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The principal feature of novelty consists in a slot or groove a resembling a key-
hole, in combination with a non-cylindrical guide pin 8, arranged so as to allow the
two halves to slide against each other when in a certain position, but to prevent
any sliding motion in the working position of the scissors, without requiring any
special mechanism for securing the halves in such position.
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Another peculiarity of my pocket scissors is a device for automatically securing
the halves in their extreme position after they have been pushed together or
collapsed, the points of the blades being detained by the handle, so as to prevent
their accidentally going apart.
The Drawing shows two notches or slots e provided for this purpose.
In the closed position of the blades, or during the cutting operation, the oblong.
guide-pin will never be with its flat or wide sides parallel to the slot, which
position would alone permit a sliding motion; only after the complete turning
of the blades (into the position represented by Fig. III) this sliding motion can
take place.
In the accompanying Drawings Fig. I shows the position of the scissors ready
for use.
Fig. II the two blades separately.
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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 :-
In folding or collapsible scissors:
1. The use of a slot or groove resembling a hey-hole in conjbination with a non-
cylindrical guide pin for allowing a sliding motion of the blades towards each other
and for automatically securing the same in their working position.
2. The use of slots or notches e in the blade-handles for securing the points of
the blades when not in use.
The whole substantiallezion dosaribed
IMPROVEMENTS IN CIGARETTES AND CIGARS TO FACILITATE THE LIGHTING THEREOF
Year: 1884

page_text: We CLARISSA RICKETTS of 16 Clifton Gardens, Folkstone, Gentlewoman and
GUY DE CHASSIRON of 6 Waterloo Crescent Dover, Gentleman, both in the County
of Kent, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN CIGARETTES AND CIGARS TO FACILITATE THE LIGHTING THEREOF, and in what
imanner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
Reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 represents
a side view and Figure 2 an end view of a cigar or cigarette having our invention
applied thereto.
The invention has for its object improvements upon an invention for which
Letters Patent were granted to William Palmer Surgey dated the 25th day of
September 1854 N° 2064 for Improvements in cigars cigarettes and cheroots, and
relates to means for obviating the necessity for carrying matches or other separate
lighting materials for lighting cigars and cigarettes.
According to the specification of the Letters Patent above referred to a portion of
igniting matter or composition similar to that employed in the production of vestas
was attached directly to the end of the cigar or cigarette and in consequence thereof
an unpleasant taste or flavour was imparted thereto.
Now according to our invention we obviate this defect by interposing between
the igniting matter or composition and the cigar or cigarette, a thickness of tinder
material as hereinafter described.
In carrying our invention into effect we apply to the end of the cigar or
cigarette a to be lighted, by cementing thereon or otherwise, a piece of tinder
material b such as thick paper in the form of a disc or of any other shape which
has been previously steeped in a solution of nitrate of potash or other suitable
material and upon the surface of this piece of tinder material b we apply any
suitable composition or matter c such as a preparation of phosphorous which is
capable of ignition by friction.
By these means a smoker may light his cigarette or cigar by simply rub-
bing the prepared end thereof upon a rough or other suitable surface when the

page_text: phosphorous or igniting composition c will fire the tinder material band this will
in its turn thoroughly ignite the cigar or cigarette a without imparting any
unpleasant flavour thereto.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same, is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
The means for facilitating the lighting of cigarettes and cigars substantially as
herein shown and described.
CLARISSA RICKETTS.
GUY DE CHASSIRON.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.
AN IMPROVED ENTRENCHING TOOL
Year: 1884

page_text: DIECITICATION.
I, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS FREDERICK BLAKENEY, of 14 Fitz William Square, in
the city and county of Dublin, Ireland, Captain, Third Battalion Highland Light
Infantry, do hereby déclare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED
ENTRENCHING TOOL to be as follows: -
This Invention relates to an improved entrenching tool, designed to enable the
soldier to throw up such temporary earth cover as will protect him in the open
when under fire, and to knock loop holes in brick walls or other buildings.
The improved entrenching tool, which is represented in side and end el-vation in
Figures 1 and 2, and in perspective in Figure 3, of the accompanying Drawings,
consists of a small. pick A formed with a broad portion like a shovel or scoop A' at
one end. The side of the scoop is turned up or formed with a shoulder a which
prevents earth or sand falling out of the scoop part when it is used as a shovel.
The tool is provided with a socket 6 into which is fitted a handle B, and the end
of the handle is provided with a casing of metal B³, so that the handle may serve
as a chisel or wedge to tear down bricks.

page_text: I, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS FREDERICK BLAKENEY, of 14 Fitz William Square, in the
City and County of Dublin, Ireland, Captain, Third Battalion Highland Light
Infantry, do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for "AN IMPROVED
ENTRENCHING TOOL," 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 an improved entrenching tool, designed to enable the
soldier to throw up such temporary earth cover as will protect him in the open
when under fire, and to knock loop holes in brick walls or other buildings.
The improved entrenching tool, which is represented in side and end elevation
in figures 1 and 2, and in perspective in figure 3, of the accompanying drawings,
consists of a small pick A formed with a broad portion like a shovel or scoop A at
one end. The side of the scoop is turned up or formed with a shoulder a which
prevents earth or sand falling out of the scoop part when it is used as a shovel.
The tool is provided with a socket 6, into which is fitted a handle B, and the end
of the handle is provided with a casing of metal B¹, so that the handle may serve
as a chisel or wedge to tear down bricks.
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 improved construction of entrenching tool, substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth,
DALA
Ontahan 1001
AN IMPROVED BULLET AND DUMMY CARTRIDGE CASE FOR USE AT RIFLE PRACTICE
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN LEADBETER of the Second Batalion South Yorkshire Regiment Army
Sergeant do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for AN IMPROVED
BULLET AND DUMMY CARTRIDGE CASE FOR USE AT RIFLE PRACTICE to be as
follows:-
This invention has for its object the construction of a bullet which shall be as
little destructive as possible when practising shooting at short distances repre-
senting long ranges and consists in forming the bullet deeply hollowed from the
back so as to be little more than a mere shell, the bullet is constructed so as to fit
the rifling of the barrel. The cartridge being placed in a metal dummy cartridge
case or shell the expansion of the bullet is prevented before it enters the rifling.
When the bullet thus constructed strikes the force of the impact shatters the bullet
instead of it penetrating and therefor the bullet is but little destructive.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
100, Colmore Row, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN LEADBETER of the Second Battalion South Yorkshire Regiment Army
Sergeant, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for AN IMPROVED
BULLET AND DUMMY CARTRIDGE CASE FOR USE AT RIFLE PRACTICE 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 :-
This invention has for its object the construction of a bullet which shall be as
little destructive as possible when practising shooting at short distances repre-
senting long ranges and consists in forming the bullet deeply hollowed from the
back so as to be little more than a mere shell, .The bullet is constructed so as to fit
the rifling of the barrel, The cartridge being placed in a metal dummy cartridge
case or shell the expansion of the bullet is prevented before it enters the rifling,
When the bullet thus constructed strikes the force of the impact shatters the bullet
instead of it penetrating and therefore the bullet is but little destructive This
construction of bullet is also suitable for practising with Revolvers. Referring to
the drawings (A) is a section of the bullet (A') deeply hollowed from the back (B)
is a view of a complete cartridge (C) is the metal dummy cartridge case or shell
adapted to suit the cartridge (B).
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
The improved bullet (A) and dummy cartridge case (O) as horein set forth and
described.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
Arcade Chambers,
Corporation Street, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENT IN CHAIN PROPELLERS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES MONROE ROSSE of Tarrytown in the County of Westchester and State
of New York, one of the United States of America, Soa Captain, do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENT IN CHAIN PROPELLERS: and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the connecting links and clips by which the
buckets are connected, part of the bucket being shown in dotted lines.
Fig. 2, is a plan of the same, showing also a section of the endless carrier.
Fig. 3, is a view similar to Fig. 1, showing a bucket with a side board.
Fig. 4 is a section on line x-x Fig. 2, showing the bucket in inclined position as
when passing round the wheels.
Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional elevation and Fig. 6 a plan.
a indicates a link which carries one end of a bucket. This link may be cast
metal, or may be struck up with a flange c thereon. The bucket n is secured to
this flange.
The flange c has a clip 6 extending from its surface and this clip has two ears
which form bearings for bolt m. The clip also has a stop i at its outer portion.
The companion link d has a loop which passes within the clip b and pivots on
bolt m and a projecting shoulder which abuts against stop i when the links are
coupled so that the two links will not be drawn into a straight line but inust
always bend slightly at the joint.
Each chain of links ad may be connected to an endless carrier chain or cable /¹
by rods which pass through holes g in the front of link a and through a boss e at
the rear of link d.
The rods are secured to the endless carriers and may extend entirely across
the propeller as shown in Fig. 6 in which case the bosses c on links d may be
dispensed with.
Side plates may be applied to links a forward of the buckets.
The endless carriers pass round wheels or disks oo which are on axles p p at
suitable distance apart lengthwise of the vessel. Two disks o, o, are placed on each
axle p as far apart as the length of the buckets makes needful.
As the joints of links a d are slightly flexed or bent inward, the points of
attachment of the rods or supports ; to carriers will be a little closer together
AN IMPROVED PORTABLE MUSIC STAND
Year: 1884

page_text: CHARLES SPRATT of 9 Erlanger Road New Cross in the County of Kent
Electrician and ALFRED CHARLES CHURCHMAN of 10 Clenstone Terrace Munster
Road Fulham in the County of Middlesex Cabinet Maker do hereby declare the
nature of their Invention for AN IMPROVED PORTABLE MUSIC STAND to be as
follows:-
The construction of a very light portable music stand so arranged that it can be
carried in a walking or umbrella stick or any other form of case. A light taper.
metal tube is provided which forms the main stem of the music stand and which
can also be used as a walking or umbrella stick. At the large end of the tube is
fitted a junction piece which screws into the tube to which is attached a set of
tripod legs made of metal and jointed in the junction piece so as to fold up small
enough to go inside the taper tube forming the main stem of the music stand, the
tripod legs are ribbed so as to give the greatest strength combined with lightness.
The junction piece is screwed on both sides so that when the legs are inserted in
the tube a handle or knob can be screwed on the other side so as to convert it into
a walking stick. The small end of the taper tube is provided with a fitting which
slides up and down so as to adjust the height of the desk which holds the music.
This tube is so arranged that it can be firmly clamped in any position by a spring
fitting nut working on a taper screw at the top of the tube a knuckle joint is
fastened so that the music desk can be clainped at any required angle by the aid of
the screw the tube and joint is made to slide close down to the end of the tube
and is then covered up by an ordinary ferule so as to form a complete walking
stick. The music desk is made of three jointed parts which can be easily
folded up so as to go inside the taper tube. The parts of the desk are so arranged
that when they are put together on the stand they are locked by a bayonet notch
at the ends of the bar forming the front rest.
Dated this 19th day of March 1884.

page_text: Figure 7 is a side view of Figure 4 in which clips L are shown for holding
Figure 3 in its place. K fits into G forming joint of music desk.
Figure 8 is end view of Figure 5.
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 :-
First. A very light portable orm of music stand so arranged that it can be
carried in a walking or umbrella stick likewise any other form of case, the said
stick forming part of the stand.
Second. A music desk constructed in such a manner that it can be folded up in
a compass small enough to go inside a walking or umbrella stick.
Third. The absolute novelty of a portable music stand contained in a walking
or umbrella stick.
CHARLES SPRATT.
ALFRED CHARLES CHURCHMAN.
ROLLING SEAMLESS & WELDLESS TUBES, AND SIMILAR HOLLOW ARTICLES
Year: 1884

page_text: FRANCIS JOHNSON, Holly Hedge Lane, Birchills Walsall, Staffordshire, Roll
Turner, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for ROLLING SEAMLESS &
WELDLESS TUBES, AND SIMILAR HOLLOW ARTICLES to be as follows:-
A hollow Ingot (either cast or punched) as shewn in diagram (A. 1 Ingot) is
placed through the Rolls Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 consecutively assuming the shapes in
each case as shewn in diagram-It is then passed through another set of Rolls or
Machinery attached which will bring it in to the formations shewn in diagram Sheet
& marked Nos 7. 8. 9 respectively-This latter process can be done either with or
without a Mandril,
By Rolling the Iron or Steel Ingots after the manner above described, it is
brought to a uniform thickness throughout and leaves it free from any fin thereby.
obviating the necessity of either Shears or Saw for cutting the same off.
Dated this 8th day of May 1884.
70
FRANCIS JOHNSON.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I FRANCIS JOHNSON of Holly Edge Lane Walsall in the County of Stafford Roll
Turner, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for ROLLING SEAMLESS AND
. WELDLESS TUBES AND SIMILIAR HOLLOW ARTICLES and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Whereas up to the present time and date no Iron or Steel or weldless tubes or
similar hollow articles have been rolled by any individual up to present time
I Francis Johnson as aforesaid am prepaired by a special adaptation of the rolls
used in an ordiniary mill to roll Seamless and Weldless Tubes of Iron or Steel or
similiar hollow articles of any section' whatsoever and of any design such for
example as shewn in diagram herwith annexed Round and cet in fact no matter
what design.
The special preperation and adaptation of the Machinery and of the rolls as above
refered to is my own sole and original invention. My process does away with the
Labour and expenses of rolling the strips as the Tubes can now be rolled direct
from an Ingot or Bloom direct which Ingot or Bloom shall be cast or punched
hollow and rolled double and afterwards opend out either with or without
Maundrell as shewn in diagram. The Labour and cost of rolling seamless and
weldless tubes and similiar Hollow articles by my process will be no more than that
of welding Tubes in the way now practised by Tube Makers and the process is
equally available and pracitable with any metal required for such purposes such
as Iron Steel and cet I do not bind myself to any particular form of rolls nor to
any particular class of material.
An Ingot or Bloom A is passed through a series of grooves as shown in diagram
holes No 1, 2, 3 4, 5, & 6. The strip is then taken & cut into the lengths required
& afterwards passed through rolls as shewn, in diagram B & opened out with
mandrel or through other grooves as shewn in diagrams 7, 8, & 9. and opened out
without mandrel.
1. I claim to roll seamless and weldless tubes of Iron or steel & similar hollow
articles from an Ingot or bloom direct, by the process as described above.
IMPROVED METHOD OF & APPARATUS FOR SWEEPING & CLEANSING FLUES OR CHIMNEYS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JAMES BROOKS of 22 Crostons Road Elton Bury Lancashire, Grocer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED METHOD OF & APPARATUS
FOR SWEEPING & CLEANSING FLUES OR CHIMNEYS to be as follows:-
This invention consist of an arrangement of an endless chain, rope or wire fixed
within a flue or chimney with a Brush, Scraper or other suitable instrument (made
of a semicircular or other suitable shape) attached thereto, for the purpose of
sweeping or cleaning the same.
The apparatus is worked by a wheel & spindle placed in an accessible position
near the bottom of the flue, by the rotation of which the Brush or Scraper is made
to ascend & descend the flue & remove any accumulation therefrom.
The Chimney Pot or Tile is made of such a form & capacity as to facilitate the
fixing therein of a second pulley or wheel, round which the chain or rope runs,
& near to which the brush or scraper remains when not in use; & at the same time
not to interfere with the draught of the flue.
It will be seen that the arrangement effectually secures the pot or tile to the flue
or chimney by its being attached to the chain descending the same.
The arrangement, when made within a flue, enables its cleansing to be effected
within a very short space of time, by an inexperienced person.-A box or other
receptacle for the refuse being placed at the bottom of the flue, over the fire place,
it is only necessary for the spindle to be turned until the brush or scraper has
descended the one side of tho flue & nscended the other to complete, the operation
when the box & refuse can be removed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SLOW COMBUSTION Stoves
Year: 1884

page_text: J, JAMES WOLSTENHOLME of Abbeydale Rise, Dare, in the County of Derby,.
Accountant do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SLOW COMBUSTION Stoves, to bo as follows :–
By means of an arrangement of Shaped, Cavity & perforated Bricks to provide
for a more perfect economization of fuel by the introduction of Air to the back
and sides of fire, which becoming heated ensures the combustion of the otherwise
wasted Gases from the burning fuel and a consequent utilization of its heat and a
dimunition of its smoke.
JAS. WOLSTENHOLMĘ,
Dore, nr. Sheffield.

page_text: I, JAMES, WOLSTENHOLME of Abbeydale Rise Dore in the County of Derby,
Accountant do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SLOW COMBUSTION STOVES 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 increase the heating power of Open Fire places
and particularly such as are known as Slow Combustion Stoves and to provide for
the more perfect combustion of the fuel employed.-To accomplish this I introduce
to the fire through perforations in the back or the back and sides combined a
current of heated air which by combination with the Gases given off by the burning
fuel, forms a series of jets, thus ensuring the combustion of the solid particles in
the Smoke and a consequent increase of the heat given off and a dimunition of the
fuel necessary to be employed.
In the accompanying Drawings Fig. 1 shows a Vertical Section and Fig. 2 a Front
Elevation of my Invention.
The Fire place A is formed of Cheeks & Back of Fire Clay with perforations
through them in communication with an Air Chamber formed at the back, oither
a Cavity moulded in the Brick or by means of a space constructed between the
back of the Brick and the Metal Plate B.
The Bottom C is also formed of Fire Clay which is raised from the ground either
by feet or is fitted in or on a metal tray sliding on projecting flanges cast or fitted
on to Metal Cheeks D. D.
The Air passage E may be covered in front with Ashes pan or fret, with
perforations in front or raised on feet for the free admission of Air which passing
under the bottom brick becomes heated & is discharged through the perforations
as a stream of Hot Air, causing the Ignition of the Gases from the fuel, so socuring
perfect combustion and a consequent utilization of its heat.
The Air chamber might if occasion required be fed by a pipe having an outlet
in communication with the open air.
The more regular distribution of air to the several perforations may be effected
by means of Gills cast or fitted on to Back plate B.
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
1 claim is
The means of supplying to Back and sides of fire a current of Air for the
purposes of and in the manner above specified.
Anonst 14th 1885
SPRING MATTRESS
Year: 1884

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I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this Invention for "SPRING MATTRESS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
A wooden rectangular box is provided which has its angles strengthened by iron
corner pieces. In the frame are fixed a suitable number of cross bars on which are
placed at suitable distances apart coiled metal springs.
The springs are held in place by leather straps with metal eyelets which form
a kind of network at the top of the mattress. To prevent the metal from rusting
the springs may be coated with a mixture of coal tar, flowers of sulphur tallow and
rosin all in equal parts.
The accompanying Drawings show in plan Fig. 1 the frame of the mattress with
part of the springs and straps in place. Fig. 2 a side view thereof. Fig. 3 one of
the springs detached.
Having now described this Invention as communicated to me by my foreign
correspondent, what I claim is
A mattress consisting of a wooden frame upon which are arranged coiled springs
held by leather straps as described and illustrated in the Drawings.
Dated this 19th day of April 1884.
ALFRED J. BOULT.
Improvements in Button Fasteners I
Year: 1884

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hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BUTTON
FASTENERS to be as follows:-
My Improvements are made upon the Fastener well known as the Staple and
Washer Fastener My Improvement consists in curbing or bending downwards the
outer edge of the Blank or Washer so as to prevent it Hurting the fect.
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I Improve the Staple as follows. Instead of making the usual straight sided
Staple, I curb or neck in the sides of Blank where it bends over the outer edge of
the Washer. Making it thus either by cutting the Blank out with Press tools, or
by using flat drawn wire and then knipping or gouging the bitts ont so as to form
the necks The necks thus gapped and shaped bends over the Washer, much easier
and so dispenses with the use of Pliers in Putting them on.
Dated this 31st day of March 1884.

page_text: I HENRY ANDREWS of 206 Wheeler Street Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Press Tool Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN BUTTON FASTENERS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My Improvements are made upon the Fastener well known as the Staple and
Washer Fastener My Improvements consist in making Curbing or Bending
downwards the outer edge of the Blank or Washer (Seo Section of Washer) so as
to Prevent it Hurting the the Feet.
I allso make a round Hole central in the washer, as the round Hole in the
washer gives greater Facillity in putting them on.
I Improve the Staple or Shank as Follows, Instead of using the usual Straight
sided Staple or Shank I curb or neck in the sides of the Blank where it bends
over the outer edge of the washer (See perective view of Washer and Shank)
-making it thus either by cutting the Blank out with Press Tools or by using flat
drawn Wire and then knipping or gouging the bits out so as to form the necks,
The necks thus gapped out and shaped bend over the washer much easier and so
dispences with the use of Pliers in Putting them on (Sec Shank shank straightened
out).
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 Curbing or Bending down of the Washer on the outer edge so as to
Prevent it Hurting the Feet.
2 I claim and make a round Hole in the centre of the washer This enables the
washer to be put on with greater facility.
3 I claim the nicking in of the Staple or Shank where it Bends over the outer
edge of the Washer so as enable them to be turned easier over the edge of the
Washer.
Dated this 17th day of December 1884.
▲ SELF ADJUSTING, PULLEY FOR WINDOW BLINDS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM PODMORE BAYLISS 14 Finborough Road Kensington in the County,
of Middlesex Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
▲ SELF ADJUSTING, PULLEY FOR WINDOW BLINDS to be as follows:--
That by means of the action of a spring it shall adapt itself to any expansion or
contraction of the cord used for the raising or lowering of a blind The apparatus,
consists of two metal tubes B and C sliding one inside the other and connected
inside by a spiral spring A. To the upper end of B is attached a pulley working
on axle D. To the lower end of C is a horn with hole for screwing to window
frame. The action of the spring adapts itself to all changes in the length of the
blind cord.
WILLIAM PODMORE BAYLISS,
14, Finborough Road, South Kensington..

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM PODMORE BAYLISS 18 Perham Road West Kensington in the County
of Middlesex Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
SELF-ADJUSTING PULLEY FOR WINDOW BLINDS and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
That by means of the action of a spring it shall adapt itself to any expansion
or contraction of the cord used for the raising or lowering of a blind. Referring to
the Drawings annexed to my Provisional Specification The apparatus consists of
two metal tubes B and C sliding one inside the other and connected inside by a
spiral spring A. To the upper end of B is attached a Pulley working on axle D. 1
To the lower end of C is a horn with hole for screwing to the window frame.
The action of the spring adapts itself to all changes in the contraction or expansion
of the Cord.
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 1
I claim is
Novelty, Utility and Economy.
Novelty. I believe there is nothing made like it at the present time. In its
construction it is very strong-in its appearance, neat and elegant.
Utility. It possesses great advantages over any other kind of Pulley because it
is self-acting. The movement being regulated by a spring, it adapts itself at once
to all changes of strain.
Economy. When once fixed it requires no further attention in future.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LEVER LOCKS & LATCHES
Year: 1884

page_text: We JOHN BOWEN FIDLER and THOMAS BROOKSBANK FIDLER trading as Fidler
Brothers of Riches Street Whitmore Reans Wolverhampton in the County of
Stafford do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
LEVER LOCKS & LATCHES to be as follows:-
The improvements consist of a "Resistant" and "Detector," (as shewn in the
accompanying Drawings) When pressure is brought to bear on the Bolt the
"Resistant" is raised up to the "Detector " and on the Levers being picked
the "Resistant" falls into the "Detector" thereby causing the action of the Lock
to be thrown out of gear only to be brought into working order again by reversing
the key.

page_text: I JOHN BOWEN FIDLER and I THOMAS BROOKSBANK FIDLER trading as Fidler
Brothers of Riches Street Whitmore Reans Wolverhampton in the County of
Stafford do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
LEVER LOCKS AND LATCHES and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
The improvements consist of a Resistant" and "Detector." When pressure
is brought to bear on the bolt of the Lock the "Resistant" is raised up to the
Detector" and on the Levers being picked the Resistant" falls into the
'Detector" thereby causing the action of the Lock to be thrown out of gear,
only to be brought into working order again by reversing the Key.
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A piece of Brass which is rivetted to the bottom plate of the Lock and which we
term a "
Detector" and a specially constructed Limb placed upon the main Bolt
underneath the Levers which we term a "Resistant" as shewn in the Drawings
sent with the Provisional Specification. In Ordinary Locks a stump is rivetted to
the main bolt, which bolt is the one that shoots out. In our Invention the
Stump is fixed to the "Resistant" instead of to the main Bolt. The
Resistant" is made to work loose upon the main Bolt and when pressure is
brought to bear upon the latter the head of the Bolt is made to meet the
"Resistant" which being loose is carried up to the "Detector" and upon the
Levers being raised above their elevation by "Pickers" the "Stump" fixed to
the "Resistant" falls into an aperture of the Levers & the "Resistant" at the same
time is brought into the "Detector" and held fast, thereby preventing the opening
of the Lock as would be the case with ordinary Locks when the stump was brought
into that position.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
1 A Revistant "
IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SHOVEL
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I ALEXANDER BROWNE of the firm of Browne & Company of 5 Southampton
Buildings in the County of Middlesex Patent Agents do hereby declare the nature
of the said Invention for IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SHOVEL (being a communi-
cation from abroad by Jules George Dreyfus of 39 Rue-N D-de-Nazareth Paris
Engineer) to be as follows:-
According to this Invention I stamp out or otherwise form a shovel and handle
all in one and with corrugations or ribs therein so as to make it very strong.
The accompanying drawing will illustrate my said Invention. Fig 1 shews side
view of shovel constructed according to my Invention.
Fig 2 plan of same.
Fig 3 section through A B.
Fig 4 back view of handle.
Fig 5 perspective view of shovel.
At each of the views the same letters denote the same parts.
a shews corrugations or ribs in shovel to strengthen it. b shews handle formed
in one with the shovel and turned round as shewn at figure 4 so as to form the
handle which may be lengthened by means of a wooden handle C fixed therein if
required.
The whole is cut out of one piece of metal and then stamped up or otherwise
suitably formed into a shovel as shown.

page_text: I ALEXANDER BROWNE of the firm of Browne and Company of 9 and 10 South-
ampton Buildings in the County of Middlesex Patent Agents do hereby declare
the nature of "IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SHOVEL" (being a communication
from abroad by Jules George Dreyfus of 39 Rue-N D-de-Nazareth Paris Engineer)
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
According to this invention I stamp out or otherwise form a shovel and handle
all in one and with corrugations or ribs therein so as to make it very strong.
The accompanying drawing will illustrate my said Invention. Figure 1 shews
side view of shovel constructed according to my invention. Figure 2 plan of same.
Fig 3 section through A. B. Figure 4 back view of handle. Figure 5 perspective
view of shovel.
At each of the views the same letters denote the same parts.
a shews corrugations or ribs in shovel to strengthen it b shews handle formed
in one with the shovel and turned round as shewn at figure 4 so as to form the
handle which may be lengthened by means of a wooden handle c fixed therein if
required.
The whole is cut out of one piece of metal and then stamped up or otherwise
suitable formed into a shovel as shewn.
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
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The improved shovel constructed in one piece and having corrugations substan-
tially as set forth.
Dated this nineteenth day of June 1885
PREPARATION OF FISH AND OTHER SCALES FOR USE IN ARTIFICIAL FLY MAKING
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
JAMES MACNEE, Bohally Pitlochry Perthshire N B. Fishing tackle Maker do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE PREPARATION OF FISH AND
OTHER SCALES FOR USE IN ARTIFICIAL FLY MAKING to be as follows:-
Extracting the lime contained in them by removing the scales from the fish at
5 spawning time, & placing them under the action of chemicals.
I, JAMES MACNEE Bohally Pitlochry Perthshire NB Fishing tackle Maker do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for PREPARING FISH AND OTHER SCALES
FOR USE IN ARTIFICIAL FLY MAKING and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Preparing the scales by removing them from the fish at or about spawning time,
& removing the lime from the scales by steeping in a bath composed of the mucous
covering of the fish & washing soda, or by useing other chemicals for the purpose.
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 preparation of fish & other scales for use in fly making substantially as
hereinbefore described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ORNAMENTING SHEETS OF GLASS FOR WINDOWS AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN SHERRIN of 3 Codrington Villas Ramsgate in the County of Kent,
Artist and member of the Royal Institute, do hereby declare the nature of said
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN ORNAMENTING SHEETS OF GLASS FOR WINDOWS
AND OTHER PURPOSES," to be as follows:-
"
Pieces of white and Colour'd glass to be Cemented on sheets of glass in various
patterns either detached or close together in the style of Ornamental mosaic work
to be placed in windows and doors for blinds.

page_text: I, JOHN SHERRIN, of 3, Cadrington Villas Ramsgate in the County of Kent,
Artist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
ORNAMENTING SHEETS OF GLASS FOR WINDOWS AND OTHER PURPOSES" and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Pieces of glass of various Colors Cemented on sheets of glass for blinds to doors
and windows and other purposes.
In carrying out this invention, pieces of glass are cut into different shapes and
on each piece is put a little cement & placed on a sheet of glass cut to the
shape of a window till the whole of the sheet of glass is covered with the pieces of
various colors to form a pattern previously determin'd on: suppose for example the
pattern is in the style of a chess board of two colors, one piece of glass would
follow another till the pattern was complete.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
The improved method of ornamenting sheets of glass consisting in cementing
pieces of glass on them in patterns for window blinds and other purposes.
Dated this 1st Day of October 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN INHALING APPARATUS's
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE STOKER of 8 Cadogan Terrace Sloane St London in the County
of Middlesex, Physician do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN INHALING APPARATUS's to be as follows:-
It consists of an apparatus for Inhaling Medicated or Simple Air or Vapour, by
which great benefit is given to patients suffering from Throat & Chest diseases.
It is composed of a flexible cover (a) & Tubes of glass or other material (b & c)
It is very portable & easily attached to the vessel containing the "Inhalation."
The vessel which at present must be purchased in connexion with Inhalers is
dispensed with, and a great saving in price is thus effected.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
is to be
I GEORGE STOKER of 8 Cadogan Terrace London, S.W. in the County of
Middlesex Surgeon do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
IN INHALING APPARATUS'S and in what manner the same
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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The invention consists of a Distensile Cap (A) fitted with an Air Tube (B) & a
Mouth-piece (C). It is intended for the Inhalation of Medicated Air Vapour or
Steam, & may be applied to any article of domestic use as a tumbler, jug &c.
It is applied by placing the Air Tube downwards in the Medicated fluid, adjusting
the cup to the vessel & inhaling the steam or vapour through the mouth-piece-
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is—
The combination of a distensible Cap A with inlet tube B and mouth-piece C,
substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described and
illustrated.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN INDIA RUBBER HOSE OR FLEXIBLE TUBING
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I ISAAC BLUE HARRIS of Castle Mills, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, India
Rubber Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN INDIA RUBBER HOSE OR FLEXIBLE TUBING " to be as
follows:-
The employment of india rubber hose as heretofore made of textile materials
coated or in combination with india rubber for conveying steam has the
disadvantage that the textile materials on which the strength of the hose depends
get rapidly deteriorated by the heat of the steam, and my improvements consist
in the substitution wholly or partially of wire cloth for the textile fabrics
heretofore used.
The wire cloth generally most suitable is made of brass.
A web of this can be coated with a preparation of india rubber in the same way
as a web of cotton or flax cloth, and when so coated it is cut up into diagonal
strips of suitable widths and of these strips the hose is made up in same manner
as with strips of rubber coated textile materials.
One advantage of a hose constructed with wire cloth is that the material on
which the strength of the hose depends is unaffected by heat and the durability
will consequently be increased, but it has also other advantages. A layer or layers
of such coated wire cloth may be placed outside of the rubber covering of such
bose or of hose made of textile materials. Whereby not only is the strength of the
hose increased but its outer rubber coating is protected from injury when in use.
Such hose is suited for general purposes and not only for steam use.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.

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 :-
An india rubber hose or flexible tubing consisting of an inner lining of india
rubber covered with wire gause substantially as described.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF COAT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR RIDING, DRIVING, AS A COVER COAT, OPERA CLOAK AND OTHER LIKE PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN TURPIN WALLER GOODMAN of 47 Albemarle Street Piccadilly Middlesex
Tailor do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for AN IMPROVED
CONSTRUCTION OF COAT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR RIDING, DRIVING, AS A COVER
COAT, OPERA CLOAK AND OTHER LIKE PURPOSES to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is a novel construction or make up of coats whereby
such a coat can be used as a cloak.
For the purpose of my invention I cut the front breast portions of the coat
somewhat deeper at the sides of the waist than at the front portions so as to form.
a broad lappel or flap on the front hips, the "back" side seams being continued up
on to the shoulder where the ends are attached to the collar or collar piece.
From about where the front side waist seams terminate I attach as a continuation
a separate piece on each half front and secure it to the shoulder.
The back lines of these front side portions are curved and left open as arm holes
under the two deep or flap portions of the two half fronts which serve as sleeves.
The two half back pieces are complete in themselves from the collar downwards.
Dated this 16th day of April 1884.
H, GARDNER,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I JOHN TURPIN WALLER GOODMAN of 47 Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, Middlesex,
Tailor, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for:-" AN IMPROVED
CONSTRUCTION OF COAT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR RIDING, DRIVING, AS A COVER
COAT, OPERA CLOAK, AND OTHER LIKE PURPOSES," and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
The object of this invention is a novel construction or make up of coat whereby
such a coat can be used as a cloak and is specially adapted for riding, driving, as a
cover coat, and other like purposes.
For the purpose of my invention I cut the front breast portions of the coat
somewhat deeper at the sides of the waist than at the front portions so as to form
a broad lappel or flap A on the front hips, the "back" side seams B being continued
up on to the shoulders where the ends are attached to the collar or collar picce C.
From about where the front side waist seams terminate I attach as a continuation
a separate piece on each half front and secure it to the shoulder.
The back lines of these front side portions are curved and left open as arm
-holes D-under-the-two-deep_or_flap_portions_A of the two half fronts which
serve as sleeves.
The two half back pieces are complete in themselves from the collar downwards.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
The particular construction or formation of cont for the purposes herein described
and substantially as shown in the annexed drawings.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PLOUGH HEADS
Year: 1884

page_text: We JOHN SEARBY and ISAAC Howe both of Rotherham, in the County of York
do. hereby declare the nature of our said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN PLOUGH
HEADS, to be as follows:
'
Our invention relates to improvements in the construction of Plough Heads, the
object being to give additional strength to the woodwork of the plough at a part
where they usually first give way.
In carrying out our invention we extend the back part of the head so as to form
a support for the tail piece, in combination with a stay for the beam, this extension
is provided with bolt holes, so that the two.tail pieces and the beam may be firmly
bolted together, and very materially strengthened at one of its weakest points,
namely where the beam is mortised into the left hand tailpiece.
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ROBT F. DRURY,
George Street, Sheffield,
Agent.
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page_text: We JOHN SEARBY and ISAAC Howe both of Rotherham, in the County of York
Ironfounders do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN PLOUGH HEADS, 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 invention relates to improvements in Plough heads, the object being to
strengthen the woodwork of the plough, at a part or place where the wood work
usually first begins to fail, and eventually gives way.
The annexed sheet of drawings illustrates our invention, and represents a side
elevation of an improved plough head.
In carrying out our invention, we extend the back part of the head A, so as to
form a support at B, for the Tail piece C, as well as a stay D, for the beam E to
rest upon, and be bolted to.
Usually the beam E is supported by the part F, and is also morticed into the
tailpiece C, and it is at this part that the woodwork of a plough gives way first;
but with the addition of our improvements, the tail-piece and the beam are well
supported by the casting, and are also protected when the plough is turned on its
side, thus adding greatly to its durability
The Woodwork being so well supported, it is not necessary to weaken the
tailpiece by a mortice joint, but simply to bolt the parts together.
Suitable bolt-holes are provided in the casting as shown.
We do not bind ourselves to any particular design, as it is evident that the shape
may be varied to suit the different sizes and characters of Ploughs, the one shown
being simply to illustrate our invention.
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:--
In combination with Plough heads the extensions or supports B, and D, for the
purpose, and substantially as described and illustrated.
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