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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1887
Specification Accepted, 6th Jan., 1888
I JACOB ALBRIGHT SHERMAN of the First Avenue Hotel Holborn in the county
of Middlesex Specialist in the treatment of hernia do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide trusses for use in cases of hernia which
shall have many advantages over the trusses ordinarily in employment especially in
the ease and comfort of wear and the effectiveness of the support that is afforded
thereby.
In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a general view of this my truss and
Figure 2 is a section of the pad of the same on an enlarged scale.
A
I make a spring band A preferably of metal and of the desired size on the ends
whereof can conveniently be mounted the pads B and when this band A has been
passed round the body these ends are connected together and secured by the strap L.
The band A is made of such a form as to fit comfortably round the body and in front
or in the proper position on one or both sides as the particular case of hernia to be
treated may require this band A is bent inwards as shewn at C and on this part of
the band A so bent inwards or elsewhere as may be required is secured the pad D by
which the required support is afforded in manner as hereinafter described.
clamping band E with open jaws is passed round the band A and fitted with a
clamping screw F and a pin G with an enlarged head is passed in between the jaws of
the clamping band E against the band A and when the screw F is turned this head
of the pin G will be very securely clamped against the band A. On this pin G is
supported the pad D the outer part whereof may be made of any suitable and soft
material mounted on a block K wherein is made a recess into which the pin G passes
and there bears against a coiled or other spring H whereby this pad is very easy and
comfortable in wear and also gives very efficient support.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The improved truss for hernia substantially as herein before described and shewn
in the accompanying drawing.
2. In a truss for hernia the combination in and with the supporting pad D of the
clamping band E with screw F the pin G the spring H and the block K substantially
as hereinbefore described.
Year: 1887

page_text: I JACKSON TOTTON Accountant Margaret Villa Sydenham Belfast in the parish of
Holywood County of Down Ireland do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
To consist of a Brooch Breast-pin Ear-ring Stud or other ornament in the form of
a Bugle Trumpet or other such musical instrument having a motto or inscription
thereon with or without wreaths of flowers garlands or other decorations and made to
emit a musical sound or note by having a tongue of metal similar to those used in
concertinas and the like fixed or attached in the interior or on outside of same.
The articles are to be made in the form of an ordinary trumpet or such like musical
instrument as shown on accompanying drawing with the usual pins or fasteners for
attaching them to dress or person.
The main portion of articles that is the trumpet can be made of a hollow tube cast
or bent to the required form or may be made in two pieces front piece being a vertical
bisection longitudinally of a trumpet and back piece being flat and the two joined
together at edges except at the end which is known in trumpets as the mouth piece
which is left open.
The inscription to be V R JUBILEE 1887 or such like and to be cast or otherwise
made with the article or engraved or embossed on it or made separately and attached
to it.
The decorations if added to be representations of such things as roses shamrocks and
thistles and to be above or below trumpet or in space between bends of it.
The musical sound or note to be produced by fixing tongue or reed on frame which
closes larger end of tube trumpet and in the flat backed trumpet by placing tongue or
reed over an opening at any part of side back or larger end of trumpet the sinaller
end or mouthpiece in both cases being the only other opening by blowing into this
the passage of air over tongue or reed produces the sound or note.

page_text: On drawing the Trumpet is represented by Front View A End View C and Back
View B The body of brooch, in form of a musical instrument, by D and the tongue
to produce sound by E The tongue is also indicated in interior of Brooch by dotted
lines F.
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. I claim a trumpet bugle or other such representation of a musical instrument
or instruments to be used as a Brooch Breast-Pin Ear-Ring Stud or other ornament
or useful article.
2nd. A suitable inscription or motto or name to be shewn on or indicated on same
with or without wreaths of flowers or other ornament.
3rd. This trumpet bugle or other such to be made to emit a musical sound or
note.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1887
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th July, 1888
THOMAS TYZACK of the firm of Joseph Tyzack & Son Meersbrook Works, Valley
Road, Heeley, Sheffield; Tool Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
My Invention consists in improved construction of hoes rakes, forks and the like.
I construct the rakes, forks &c. with teeth of a peculiar form same at their lower ends
being twisted whilst the shank and tang are solid and thus I obtain an implement of
superior strength and not likely to retain dirt &c. The hoes are made with teeth of the
same character.
Dated this 29th day of July 1887.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hoes, Rakes, Forks, and such like Implements.
THOMAS TYZACK of the firm of Joseph Tyzack & Son Meersbrook Works, Heeley,.
Sheffield Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be perforined, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
My Invention relates to tools, such as hoes, rakes, forks and other garden tools
whereby greater efficiency is obtained and their application facilitated. To effect this
the teeth or prongs (a) also the plates (other than teeth) are ribbed or grooved and
peculiarly constructed or made as shown in the drawings (b).
Fig. 1 shows elevation and Fig. 2 cross section of teeth or prongs a being adapted
to any form of fork, and of shapes or patterns, with the recesses o either sharp as shown
in cross section Fig. 3 or blunt as in Fig. 4 which is sectional view of a fork with
teeth or prongs as in Fig. 1, and showing the ribbed or grooved parts b. Fig. 5 is
section or grooved part on line a b.
It is obvious that my invention can be applied to other forms of implements, as for
instance to hoes and rakes combined and to all kinds of garden implements.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The improvements in rakes hoes, forks and such like implements, wherein the teeth
or prongs are so formed in shape and pattern with the recesses either sharp or blunt,
and with the ribbed or grooved back part of plate, substantially as shown in the
accompanying drawings and for the purposes described.
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T. MORGAN,
Agent for Petitioner.
Year: 1887

page_text: I THOMAS FOX NAYLOR of the firm of T. and A. Naylor of Kidderminster in the
County of Worcester Carpet Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of that class of carpets known as
«Kid-
derminster" carpets sometimes also called "Scotch" or "Ingrain" carpets, the object
of the invention being to produce a thick heavy woollen carpet woven on the Kidder-
minster two ply principle but having a square spotted or chequered effect on the
surface not hitherto produced which is caused by the peculiar combination arrangement
and thickness of the yarns used.
According to my invention I use a thick woollen yarn for the warp instead of the
thin worsted yarn previously used.
I arrange the warp in a reed which is very coarse or wide in pitch and it is dyed
in colors which contrast with that of the weft so that when the latter is interwoven
with the warp it divides the shoots into distinct square spots instead of the warp
being entirely hidden, or nearly so by the weft as in ordinary Kidderminster
carpets.
The warp thus gives a novel effect or form to the pattern as well as acting as a
binder, whereas in the ordinary Kidderminsters the warp acts as a binder only, not
forming any part of the pattern.
The size of warp which I prefer to use is ninety yards to the ounce made two fold,
that is forty five yards to the ounce hard twist.
For the weft I use two yarns or threads of thick single woollen weft thrown in by
one pick of the loom.
The two, threads or shoots when laid side by side and passing under the thick warp,
form the distinct square spots above mentioned.
The size of the weft threads which I prefer to use are two single threads of forty
eight yards to the ounce.
The pitch of reed which I prefer is two hundred and seventy-two dents in thirty six
inches, and the number of picks per inch are eight pairs, but I do not wish to bind
myself to these precise details.

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 :-
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:-
First. Weaving an extra thick woollen carpet on the two ply Kidderminster principle
by the combination of woollen warp and woollen weft threads substantially in the
manner herein before described.
Secondly. I claim as a new manufacture an extra thick "Kidderminster" "Scotch"
or "Ingrain" carpet woven by the aid of thick warps in combination with a wider pitch
of reed, and a lessened number of picks per inch such picks being composed of two
threads side by side and not twisted together, whereby a peculiar square spotted or
chequered effect is produced.
Thirdly. I claim as a new manufacture a two ply "Kidderminster" "Scotch" or
Ingrain" carpet woven substantially as above described wherein the thick woollen
warp enters into and forms a portion of the pattern thereby producing an entirely
novel effect.
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Manufacturer of Braces and other Suspenders for articles of Clothing
Year: 1887

page_text: I, ALFRED BREESE, of 34, Brewer Street, London, W. Manufacturer of Braces
and other Suspenders for articles of Clothing do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I take a cord end (which I first form of any elastic or rigid material, with loop or
other button holes) and make it adjustable in length to any required degree by
doubling it at or about its centre forming a loop L thereon which with the aid of a
metal or other holder H, is tightened upon one limb of the Suspender; the loop may
be moved upon or over the suspender end freely as needed. When the Suspender is
connected in any suitable manner with the Brace web or shoulder strap this arrange-
ment allows the Buckle to be dispensed with entirely if desired. The precise method
of forming this movablo loop may be varied in order to accomplish the same result.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The invention of an elastic, rigid, rounded, shaped or other Cord Suspender end
looped or taken up, with the aid of a metal or other holder, to become adjustable in
itself as regards the length thereof.
An Improved Method of Measuring Rolled and Folded Fabrics.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 12th Sept., 1887
Complete Accepted, 1st Nov., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Measuring Rolled and Folded Fabrics.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Railway Agent, 31 Vernon Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, and EDMUND
JAMES ARNOLD, Printer, Stationer &c. 3 Briggate, Leeds Yorkshire, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
We take a strip of paper, or any other suitable material, and indicate upon it the
legal measure of a yard, & the usual fractions thereof, multiplying the number of
yards to any extent that may be required, and each separate, or additional, yard we
indicate by the usual progressive numbers.
The measure thus made, & which may be termed continuous, or unbroken, can he
folded, or wrapped up with any manufactured article, such as woollen, cotton, or silk,
goods, carpets, linoleums, oil or floor cloths, rolls of paper &c. &c., & will at once
indicate its length, & obviate errors in measurement such as arise out of the existing
methods of measuring by single yards with a rule, stick or tape &c.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Measuring Rolled and Folded Fabrics.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Railway Agent, 31 Vernon Road, Leeds, EDMUND JAMES ARNOLD,
Printer &c. 3 Briggate Leeds, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
We take a strip of paper, or any other suitable material, and indicate upon it the
legal measure of a yard & the usual fractions thereof, & we make it of such a length
as to admit of any required number of yards being thus indicated by the usual pro-
gressive numbers. This strip, or, as it may be called, tape or measure, may be rolled
or folded up with any fabric, such as woollen cotton or silk goods, carpets, linoleums,
oil & other floor-cloths & paper & show the length of the material. Correspondingly
the tape, on the material being unrolled or unfolded for sale, will give accurate
measurement, & obviate errors which arise out of the system of measuring by single
yards, with a rule, stick, the ordinary tape, or other means.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declaro that what
we claim is :-
A continuous tape, or measure, which may be rolled or folded with any fabric, to
indicate at sight the length of the material, and which will afford a guarantee of
accurate measurement.
Year: 1887

page_text: We, DÉSIRÉ GUILLAUME REILLON, chemist in Nantes, France, SÉBASTIEN COUSSAINT
MONTAGNE merchant in Nantes, France and OLIVIER LOUIS BENJAMIN LEPRÉVOST
BOURGEREL, merchant in Paris, France 24 rue de Saint-Quentin do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Minerals containing alumina are numerous and the alumina therein contained can
be easily extracted by means of known processes. On certain oxids, such as oxid of
aluminium (otherwise called alumina) sulphur has no effect; but by combining the
action of carbon to that of sulphuret of carbon and of heat, sulphuret of aluminium is
obtained. Now if sulphuret of aluminium be treated, at a white heat, with carbonated
hydrogens, it abandons its sulphur and the aluminium remains pure.
PRODUCTION OF SULPHURET OF ALUMINIUM.
Aluminous carbon, which is known, is obtained by mixing powdered alumina with
40 per cent by weight of powdered charcoal or lamp black; to this mixture is added
a sufficient amount of oil to form a compact paste. All kinds of oils can be used for
the said mixture. Another process, better still, consists in mixing the powdered
alumina with tar, so as to also form a compact paste. All tars can be used for the
said mixture.
The said paste is placed into a closed vessel made of fire clay, metal or other
material capable of standing a high temperature and is calcined at a red heat, for the
purpose of decomposing the oil or the tar.
A coherent mass of a luminous carbon is thus obtained and when cooled, it is broken
up into small pieces. The pieces are placed into a vessel similar to the former, and
provided with pipes of which one leads a current of gaseous sulphuret of carbon into
the mass, until the reaction is complete and the other allows of the escape of the oxid
of carbon, which is produced and collected.
The formula for the transformation of alumina into sulphuret of alumina is
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page_text: DESULPHURIZATION OF THE SULPHURET OF ALUMINIUM.
We treat, in a closed vessel having pipes, (similar to that employed for producing
the sulphuret of aluminium) the sulphuret of aluminium at a red heat, by means of a
current of carbonated hydrogen, until the reaction is complete.
The carbonated hydrogen unites with the sulphur, produces sulphuretted hydrogen
which is collected according to various known processes and leaves the aluminium in
a pure state.
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:
First. The treatment of alumina by the combined action of carbon, sulphuret of
carbon and heat, for the purpose of transforming the alumina into sulphuret of
aluminium.
Second. The treatment of the sulphuret of aluminium, heated to a red heat, by a
current of any carbonated hydrogens, whereby the latter remove the sulphur and leave
the aluminium.
BRANDON & Co.,
Agents for Applicants
and other similar Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 20th May, 1887.
and other similar Purposes.
I PATRICK JOSEPH DONNELLY 134 Capel Street Dublin Bakery Manager do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention is a contrivance adapted for use with cheque books, order books, and
other collections where it is desired to keep a record of an original document.
By the use of my method additional security is obtained as well as great con-
venience in the use of the checks or similar documents.
At present in cheques books and similar collections it is usual to have one counter-
foil attached to the cheque or corresponding part. This counterfoil is left in the book
when the cheque is taken out. I use two counterfoils attached to one another so that
they can be easily separated. In use one of the counterfoils is left in the book and
the other is employed as an additional countercheck. A further advantage in the use
of this invention is that a single cheque and one counterfoil can be used separately
apart from the book giving at the same time a convenient method of counterchecking.
Both counterfoils are numbered or otherwise marked identically with the cheque or
other corresponding piece.
In the accompanying drawing which represents a cheque book with some of the
cheques and additional counterfoils taken out,
A is the cheque.
B is the counterfoil to be left in the book.
C is the additional counterfoil employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
An additional counterfoil used in conjunction with cheque books, order books, and
similar collections substantially as described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1887,
Specification Accepted, 11th Oct., 1887.
I, ALFRED GUSTAV NYGARD of No. 1322 Pine Street, City of San Francisco, in
the County of San Francisco and State of California, one of the United States of
America, Cabinet-maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the saine is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a drip-cup for the tips of umbrellas, within which the
water is received when the umbrella is closed, instead of being permitted to drip upon
the floor or carpet; and it consists in a cylindrical or other shaped cup connected to
the tip of an umbrella, in which position it is held by a spring or springs.
In the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, Figure 1 is a
view in perspective of an umbrella with drip-cup attached. Figure 2 is a view in
vertical section through drip-cup.
A represents the drip-cup, which is made cylindrical in form and provided with a
steel tip a.
The upper portion of the cup is made larger than the lower, and so as to
provide a sufficient receptacle for the amount of water that would ordinarily drip from
an umbrella when well soaked or saturated, and the upper end or mouth, b, is made of
considerable thickness, and rounded holes c bored vertically in the rounded end, so
that when the umbrella is in an upright position and opened the accumulated water
will pass out through these holes, provided the cup has not been emptied of its
contents previously, it being understood that the cup is adjustably connected to tip of
the umbrella at the point or tip end of the staff.
In order to connect and hold the cup to the tip of the staff the flat springs d, d, d, d
are employed, with curved or bent ends. These springs are supported by a ring, e,
and the pins f, which pass through the enlargement of the mouth, ring, and springs,
and bind the whole firinly together.
In practice the tip of the umbrella is thrust into the cup, in which position
the springs will engage with the staff and prevent the cup from dropping off when
the umbrella is folded and used in place of a cane, yet the cup may be easily removed
and carried about the person, to be used when required upon the umbrella. For
stiffening the springs, the ring 9 may be employed and placed over the upper ends of
the springs before the tip of the staff is thrust into the cup.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The drip cup for unbrellas, which consists in a cylindrical vessel or water-
container provided with a spring or springs for connecting the cup or water-holder
to the lower end or tip of an umbrella, as described.
2. In a drip-cup for the tips of umbrellas, provided with a retaining spring or
springs, the enlarged upper portion thereof forming a chamber or water-container,
and the outlet-holes communicating with a chamber, as and for the purpose set forth
and specified.
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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 2nd Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 6th Jan., 1888
JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a plan of my improved heel iron, applicable to boots and shoes.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation in section of Fig. 1, through the line C. D.
Fig. 3 in an end elevation in section of Fig. 1, through the line A. B.
Figs. 4 and 5 show modifications of iny improved iron applicable to boots
and shoes.
Figs. 6 and 7 show my improved iron applicable to clogs or pattens.
I construct my heel iron with the back part or the part E which is mostly worn
solid, and the rest F grooved or recessed or dished more than the ordinary irons and
with suitable taper or countersunk holes G for readily attaching them to the boots,
shoes or clogs; by so constructing my irons, the solid part wears in proportion to
the grooved part F, and always keeps the heel flat or level, besides being far more
durable than the irons now in use.
I also place a small projection H on the inside of the back part of the heel iron for
more securely attaching it to the boot or other foot covering.
Also the parts dished out present thin edges to the walking surface or ground,
consequently a better grip is obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it understood that
I am aware that heel plates or irons have been made in a variety of ways and some
thicker in the parts most subject to wear, the shallow part being packed up with
leather, but I declare that what I claim is.
The construction of heel plates or irons with the parts most subject to wear left
solid, and the other parts grooved, recessed, or dished out, and containing counter-
sunk holes for the screws or nails as and for the purposes shown and described.
Dated this Twenty eighth day of November 1887.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I. CHARLES EDWIN SWINERTON, of the City and State of New York, United States
of America, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
My invention consists in polygonal driving wheels for locomotives, the said driving
wheels having plane surfaces or facets across their peripheries or treads, to run upon
the rails of a railway.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1, represents a side view of a locomotive
driving wheel formed with polygonal angles upon its periphery or tread, in accordance
with my invention; Fig. 2, an edge view of the same; Fig. 3, a side view of a portion
of the rim of a polygonal driving wheel, on a larger scale, without a flange; Fig. 4,
a face view of the same.
The wheel rim or tire A, instead of having a circular periphery or tread as usual,
is formed with a large number of plane facets a, a, across the periphery or tread,
separated from one another by transverse angular lines b, b, the angles being of
extreme obtuseness. These facets may properly vary from half an inch to two inches
in breadth, from angle to angie; but, I do not limit myself to any special width
thereof. A driving-wheel will have a large number of such facets around its periphery,
so that the polygon formed thereby will approximate to a true circle, and yet cach
facet will present a plane surface to the rail, and have frictional contact therewith to
the extent of its entire width; whereas the circular wheel tread has only a tangential
contact, theoretically a line, and practically scarcely of an appreciable width. Hence,
the tractive power of the locomotive will be greatly increased by this polygonal
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page_text: form of the driving wheel, while the departure from a circular form is so slight as to
be nearly imperceptible as the locomotive passes over the rails.
This improvement is especially valuable in ascending grades of railways, and when
the rails are slippery with ice or water.
The facets may be cut or ground upon the driving wheels by very simple means, 5
and without materially increasing the cost of the same.
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 driving wheels of locomotives having a polygonal form, with plane surfaces or
facets upon their peripheries or treads, between the angles of the polygon, substantially 1
as and for the purpose herein specified.
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An Improved Apparatus for Indicating the Speed and Direction of Rotation of Shafts.
Year: 1887

page_text: An Improved Apparatus for Indicating the Speed and Direction of
Rotation of Shafts.
I RICHARD PURCELL FUGE Rock Lodge Youghal Co. Cork' Ireland Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to an improved apparatus for indicating the speed &
direction of rotation of shafts & is more especially applicable to marine engines.
The indicating dial may be situated in any part of the ship.
My improved apparatus consists substantially of a dynamo or magneto electric
generator, which is connected to the shaft (the speed of which it is required to
indicate) by means of a band or other suitable gearing. The two poles of the
electric generator are connected electrically by insulated electric wires to the
terminals of the indicating device.
The indicating device is an instrument which measures the current produced by the
electric generator or some function of the current which increases with the speed of
rotation of its armature.
As the speed of the shaft alters the electromotive force or current from the
generator will alter, a voltmeter or an ammeter will show the variation in either case,
& if their dials are suitably marked, they will show the alteration in the speed of
the shaft.
In order to make my invention clearly understood, I will describe it with reference
to the accompanying drawing, which is a sketch of one arrangement of my improved
apparatus, in which case a magneto electric generator A is driven by a belt B off the
shaft C (shown in section). The poles of the electric generator A are respectively
connected by wires a & b to the terminals of the voltmeter (or ammeter) D which
has its dial suitably altered to show the speed of the shaft or the speed of the ship.
The opperation of my improved apparatus is as follows, as the speed of the shaft

page_text: varies, the speed of rotation of the armature of A will vary in a similar proportion
& the electromotive force being nearly proportional to the speed of rotation of the
armature will vary in the same proportion, & the pointer of the instrument D will
by its movement show the amount of variation.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Invention,
& in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
The combination of an electric generator A & an indicator D substantially as
described to indicate the speed of rotating shafts.
Dated this 10th dow of Nossombon 1007
Year: 1887

page_text: I JOHN COACKLEY of 27 Broad Street Pendleton near Manchester, Smallware Loom
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention refers to a simple and reliable arrangement of mechanism for
operating the cords which convey the necessary reciprocating motion to the shuttle
driver of smallware looms.
In performing my invention I dispense with the pair of tappets and with one of the
tappet levers and bowls hitherto employed and substitute therefor a grooved cam which
revolves in contact with and operates a single lever as herein described.
On the accompanying drawing Fig. 1. is an end view of so much of a smallware
loom as is necessary to illustrate my improvements which are shown applied thereto
and Fig. 2. illustrates (on a larger scale) a front view of the grooved cam l'employ-
Fig. 3. is a plan view of a part of Fig. 1. showing the relative position of the cam and
lever.
A is the grooved cam mounted as illustrated upon the tappet shaft B and taking
the place of the usual tappet thereupon. In the face of this cam (as seen more clearly
in Fig. 2.) is formed a groove C into which projects a bowl mounted upon the side of
the lever D. This lever is connected in the usual manner by means of a cord d
passing over one of the pulleys e to one end of the straps f for reciprocating the
shuttle driver g. The other cord connected to the other extremity of the same
strap is however passed round the pulley i and thence upwards again to the lever D
to which it is connected. In this manner it will be obvious that as the lever D
oscillates under the influence of the revolving cam groove C that the necessary up and
Prins 77

page_text: down motion will be imparted to the cords d and h and this by means of a single
lever.
It is found in practice that this arrangement of driving mechanism is much steadier
than tappets and that a higher speed can be attained without any tendency of the
operating cords flying off their respective pulleys.
Having thus 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 :-
In a smallware loom the employment of a cam grove and single lever as a substitute
for the tappets and double levers hitherto employed substantially as and for the purpose
herein before described and illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
1007
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: We, BENJAMIN BURKIN, and THOMPSON MELVILLE, both of Clapton, Middlesex,
Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The object of this invention is a novel construction and arrangement of portable
fire escape that is to say, an appliance which can be suspended from a strong nail or
to an article of furniture set close to the window to enable a person to escape and
lower himself at the required speed he sitting in a slip noose and having hold of handles
by which he can regulate his descent.
The apparatus is shown in the annexed drawings Figures 1 and 2 consisting of a
grooved wheel A in which a length of wire B is coiled, said wire B having a loop C
at its free end to enable it to be fastened to a nail D in the wall, say at the inside of a
window or to an article of furniture within reach. The wheel A with the coil of
wire B on it is held freely between two cheeks EE between which it has a free
rotation on its axle pin. The lower end of the two cheek plates E E have two bars FF
on each side pivotted to them; these bars carry break rollers G G preferably cushioned
with rubber or other pliable material which is put into contact with the wheel A by
the tension of the spring H and are put into additional pressing contact by the weight
of a person suspended from the lower ends of the bars FF by means of the slip noose I,
this being looped to a cross strap for centralizing the weight with the apparatus.
The upper ends of these bars F F are curved outwards and have handles J, J, hanging
therefrom which when the person descending by the fire escape wishes to increase his
speed of descent by pulling on the handles J, J, removes one or both brake wheels G, G,
more or less away from the grooved wheel A to regulate his descent, the wire leaving
the wheel A during the descent of the apparatus rides against a roller K and this
prevents the apparatus going aslant or becoming entangled during its rolling on or
rolling off the wheel A.

page_text: By this invention, a person has only to hook the loop C to a nail or attach it to some
article of furniture, get into the slip noose I, drop out of the window and lower
himself as indicated in Figure 3.
The stock L prevents the brake wheels being moved from actual contact so that they
always act as a brake to obviate a too rapid descent.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is :-
The domestic fire escape shown in front and side elevation Figures 1 and 2
constructed and arranged so that it can be suspended from a wire and the rate of
descent be determined by the occupant of the noose as hereinbefore set forth.
DL: 20th day of Lul 1887
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Benjamin Burkin
and Thompson Melville.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 5th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 10th Aug., 1888
We ARTHUR MAURICE ROBINSON of Railway Works Rochdale, in the county of
Lancaster, Engineer, and JOHN WARD of Rochdale in the county of Lancashire,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention relates to apparatus for sifting in which the products passing through
one sieve are delivered to a second and in which coarsely or roughly ground grain,
mainly wheat is separated into flour, middlings and broken wheat or grain..
The invention consists essentially in feeding the coarsely, or roughly ground, grain
to the first sieve in several, preferably four streams and in dividing the said sieve
longitudinally into several, preferably four compartments.
Dated this Fourth day of October 1887.

page_text: improvements in apparatus for Singally
Ground Grain.
gy
We ARTHUR MAURICE ROBINSON of Railway Works, Rochdale, in the county of
Lancaster Engineer, and JOHN WARD of Rochdale in the county of Lancashire
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The invention relates to apparatus for sifting in which the products passing through
one sieve are delivered to a second and in which coarsely or roughly ground grain,
.mainly wheat is separated into flour middlings and broken wheat or grain.
The invention consists essentially in feeding the coarsely or roughly ground
grain to the first sieve in several, preferably four streams and in dividing the said
sieve longitudinally into several preferably four compartments.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figs. 1 & 2 are vertical sections at right angles to each other of apparatus under
our invention. 1 frame, 2 feed hopper divided by partitions 3 into four channels 4.
5 upper sieve frame, 6 silk, 7 partitions dividing the sieving surface into three
⚫ compartments, 8 tray secured to the sieve frame beneath the silk, 9 lower sieve frame.
10 silk. 11 partitions dividing the sieving surface into four compartments. 12, 13, 14
delivery shoots.
The coarsely ground grain is delivered by the hopper in four streams onto the
upper sieve the tailings pass away by the shoot 12, and the finer products pass
through the meshes onto the tray 8 from whence they flow onto the lower sieve the
tailings from which pass away by the shoot 13 whilst the product which passes through
the meshes flows into the shoot 14. The sieves are constructed hung and operated in
any usual or suitable way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is.
Apparatus for sifting coarsely or roughly ground grain substantially as set forth.
Apparatus for Controlling the Supply of Steam to Slasher or other Machines for Yarn Sizing.
Year: 1887

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Controlling the Supply of Steam to Slasher or other
Machines for Yarn Sizing.
JOHN TAYLOR 31 Mosloy Street Grimshaw Park Blackburn Lancashire Machanic
do hereby declaro the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
:-
A is vavluo lever, B. is a he and she connection with a slot and pin, when the
machine is in motion the vavlue can rise and fall with vareyation of steam. C. and D
is the connection disconnected. E. is a Llever with a joint M. so that when they
put the machine on slow motion it close's the vavlue with the connection F. that is
connected to the seting on handle G. H. is a spring so that when they stop the
machine the lever gives way at the joint M. J. and K. is the L lever disconnected.
I and L are brackets so that it can be abjusted for differant machines. The advantage
there will be in useing this motien is 1st a savcation of steam 2nd the machine man
can get through more work, through him not haveing to attend to his value every
time he alters speed 3rd not as liable to accidents through forgetfullness.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Controlling the Supply of Steam to Slasher or other
Machines for Yarn Sizing.
JOHN TAYLOR 31 Mosley Street Grimshaw Park Blackburn Lancashire Machanic
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A is valve lever, B is a he and she connection with a slot and pin, when the machine
is in motion the valve can rise and fall with variation of steam. C and D is the
connection disconnected, E is a L lever with a joint M, so that when they put the
machine on slow motion it closes the valve with the connection F that is connected to
the setting on Handle G, H is a spring so that when they stop the machine the lever
gives way at the joint M, J and K is the Llever disconnected, I and L are brackets
so that it can be adjusted for different machines.
The advantage there will be in using this motion is 1st a saveing of steam 2nd the
machine man can get through more work through not having to attend to his valvo
every time he alters speed, 3rd not as liable to accidents through forgetfulness.
The lover E should give way at the joint M. on account of travso in setting on
handle G between slow motion, and stoping the machine, if not, it would either strain
the valve at the fulcrum, or snap it off, and there is no danger after being set if
interfered with.
Drawings filed with Provisional Specification.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention,
and in what manner the same as to be performed, I declare what I claim is,
The whole of the motion, that is from B to the swivel and stud in the setting on
handle G.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 17th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 6th Jan., 1888
HENRY RAMSAY, Joiner, 2 Greenbank Street Pollokshaws near Glasgow I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The automatic Hoist Guard consists of a net work of horizontal iron bars, running
in a groove in cage slide, and perpendicular cords. On the cage being drawn up these
bars are collected in a box fixed on the top of the cage in the manner of Venetian
blinds; the cage at the sanie time drawing up another net work of the same kind;
thus securing each landing as it passes either up or down. This latter net work being
collected in a box, fixed in the ground to receive the bars as it descends.
Dated this 18th day of February 1887 ·

page_text: HENRY RAMSAY, Joiner, 2 Greenbank Street, Pollokshaws, near Glasgow I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This consists of a net work of horizontal iron or wood bars running in a groove in
cage slide, and perpendicular cords. On the cage being drawn up these bars are
collected on top of cage in the manner of Venitian blinds; the cage at the same time
drawing up another net work of the same kind thus securing each landing as it passes
either up or down. This latter net work being collected in a receptacle fixed in the
ground to receive the bars as it descends.
(A) is a square wooden bar from which all the small bars above the cage (C) are
suspended from. The bar (A) can be fixed at any position from the top of hoist
post (D) and held by iron catch (E) in groove (F).
(G) are horizontal wooden bars of which there can be any desired amount according
to height of shaft and can be placed at any distance apart from each other as they are
fixed to rope (H) by cope-iron (I). The bars (G) are fixed to bar (A) above cage (C)
and the bars (G) under cage (C) are fixed to bottom of cage (C).
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. That it is. Automatic.
2nd. That it is a guard to prevent people falling into the well hole and a preventa-
tive of accident by giving warning of the descent of the cage.
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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec.. 1887
Complete Specification Left, 31st Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 5th Oct., 1888
MARIANNE C. STEPHENSON.
Improvements in Double Action Ratchet Screwing Stocks.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 24th June, 1887.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Double Action Ratchet Screwing Stocks.
I THOMAS MAIDEN of the firm of Maiden & Co. of Clarendon Street Tool Works,
Clarendon Street, Hyde, in the County of Chester, Tool Manufacturers, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement,
reference being had to the accompanying drawings and to the letters of reference
marked upon the several views:-
Fig. 1. is a front and Fig. 2. a side view of my improved double action ratchet
screwing stock, and Fig. 3. a front view of the same tool with the plate or ring
removed and which is shewn separately in Fig. 4.
Instead of constructing the head of the ratchet screwing stock in the form of two
checks rivetted together to the stem or handle and enclosing between them the ratchet
wheel fitted with dies and guides as heretofore and whereby the teeth of the ratchet
wheel are exposed to view.-I construct the head a in a circular box form as
illustrated, so as entirely to enclose the teeth of the ratchet wheel c and in one casting
with shank b so as to be capable of being screwed direct on to the wrought iron lever
or handle d.
с
And to secure the ratchet wheel c in position and to form the other bearings for
the same I clamp a ring or circular plate e in a corresponding circular recess e¹
formed in one side of the head a by means of set screws for bolts and nuts may be
employed.
And in order to operate the double acting pawl 9 as so enclosed, I employ a pair
of studs or head pins h passing through suitable holes formed in the shank to
the outside so as to be able to push the spring pawl g into contact with the ratchet
wheel c in either direction as required.

page_text: In this manner I secure that no dust, dirt or other impediment shall get into the
mechanism to interfere with the working parts, and am enabled to produce a cheaper,
more rigid and durable tool than heretofore besides affording facilities for taking the
improved tool to pieces say for oiling the internal parts as occasion may require.
Having thus 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 arrangement and construction of double-action ratchet screwing
stocks whereby the working parts are enclosed and protected, substantially as and
for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated on the accompanying
drawing.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.