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Year: 1888

page_text: JAMES TAYLOR 10 Bonnington Place Leith Soapmaker do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
After finishing the Soaps in the usual way I mechanically mix therewith a
proportion of refined paraffin wax thereby improving the cleansing power of the
soap.

page_text: JAMES TAYLOR 10 Bonnington Place, Leith, Midlothian Soap Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN.IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFAC
TURE OF SOAPS 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 mixing what is commonly known as Paraffin or Petroleum
Scale or Wax with Soap.
In manufacturing the soap I proceed to saponify the fatty matter in the usual
way & after the Soap has been "cast" from the pan I add ten per cent. more or less
of the Paraffin or Petroleum Scale or Wax in a melted state. After thorough
mixing 1 then add an alkali dry or in solution in sufficient quantity to make the soap
to the desired degree of hardness. Said Alkali may consist of Silicate, Silicate of Soda,
Carbonate of Soda Carbonate of Potash or Sulphate of Soda.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
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Year: 1888

page_text: 1, FELIX ANDRÉ POMMIER, Junior of Nantes, in the Republic of France, 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:
My invention relates to marine signal lamps or lanterns, the object being to
provide means whereby the coloured glasses of such lamps can be easily and rapidly
changed.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a complete marine signal lamp or lantern provided
with my improvements.
Figure 2 is a similar view of the lamp or lantern with the glass removed and
Figure 3 is a detached view of the glass mounted in its frame.
In carrying out my invention I construct the frame d which holds the glass e
separate from the case or body g of the lamp or lantern in which, at the top and
bottom of the front part, I provide a series of screw threaded holes fff; the frame d
in which the glass c is mounted is provided along its top and bottom parts with
holes e e e as shewn in figure 3 corresponding with the screw threaded holes fff in
the front of the body g.
The frame d is adapted to fit in the opening ½ of the body g and is secured
thereto by means of screws a a a inserted through the ends of the guard bars bbb
and in the holes e and f, the said screws thus also serving to secure the guard bars.
By this construction it will be evident that by removing the screws a the glass
holding frame d can be quickly removed from the body g on board ship, and another
one fitted in its place, thereby dispensing with the skilled labour and loss of time
usually required for repairs.

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) A marine signal lamp or lantern having a glass-holding-frame, adapted to be
easily and quickly removed and replaced by another when required substantially as
herein before described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
(2) The improved marine signal lamp or lantern herein before described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New Game of Skill and Apparatus to be Used in Playing the same.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1888
Specification Accepted, 19th Oct., 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Game of Skill and Apparatus to be Used in Playing
the same.
I EDWARD SEELEY of the Ferns Onslow Road Richmond Hill in the County of
Surrey Clerk in Holy Orders 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 a new game of skill intended for two players the object
being to afford amusement and recreation. The invention also relates to the
apparatus to be used in playing the game.
The game which is somewhat similar to the game of "draughts" is played upon a
specially constructed board the pieces used being ordinary "draughtsmen" card-
counters or similar pieces of suitable size the only essential point being that the
pieces used by one player are of a different colour, or in some other manner
distinctive from those used by the other player.
The board is so constructed that the playing spaces and blanks in any one row do
not agree in number. That is to say in any given row the playing spaces are always
in number one more or one less than the blanks and that alternate rows are similar. For
example if there are 6 spaces in the first row there may be either 5 or 7 blanks say 5,
then in the second row there will be 5 spaces and 6 blanks, whilst the third row will
be similar to the first i.e. 6 spaces and 5 blanks, and the fourth row similar to the
second, i.e. 5 spaces and 6 blanks and so on; all odd rows being alike, and all
even rows being also alike.
The invention will be well understood by reference to the accompanying drawings
which shew two different designs of the board upon which the game can be played
but I do not limit myself to the shapes, number and relative sizes of the playing
spaces and blanks there shown as these may be varied without departing from the
nature of my invention.
The players start from opposite sides of the board as A and B or C and D and move
diagonally either forward only or forward and backward as prearranged the players
moving alternately one space at a time as from E to F and from F to G H or
back to E.

page_text: An opponents piece may be taken when in the adjacent space by passing over it
and occupying the space beyond as from E to G if the opponent has a piece at
F and G is unoccupied or vice versa from G to E if E is unoccupied.
If opportunity offers more than one of the opponents pieces may be thus taken
in succession during one move.
The object of the game is for either of the players to get a piece in his
opponents back row and if one of them succeeds in doing this he has won the
game.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A new name of skill and apparatus to be used in playing the same substantially
as herein before set forth and illustrated in the drawings.
Improvements in Windows.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 20th May, 1883
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Feb., 1889-Accepted. 26th June. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Windows.
GEORGE ALLAN & GAVIN ALLAN Wrights 360 Parliamentary Road Glasgow do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The purpose of this invention is to permit of hung sashes being removed from
their case with pleasure & with ease. The sash is hung with weights in the usual
way. There are no parting or inside batten rods. The sash is kept in position by
strips or feathers-one on each side-which are let into corresponding grooves in
the pulley styles.. These slips or feathers keep out rain & wind & generally fulfil
the double purpose of batten & parting rods. These are both attached to the sash;
one being fixed & the other being moveable. The moveable one can be wrought
either by springs or by the hand. When both cords are detached from the sash &
the moveable feather or slip is withdrawn from its groove the sash can at once be
removed for cleaning or other purposes.
Datal thi th
T AL
1000
GEORGE ALLAN.
GAVIN ALLAN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Windows.
GEORGE ALLAN & GAVIN ALLAN Wrights 360 Parliamentary Road Glasgow do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what mannor the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The purpose of this Invention is to perinit of hung sasho's being removed from
their case with pleasure and with ease. The sash is hung with weights (A) in the
usual way, there are no parting or inside batten rod's. The sash (B) is kept in position by
slips or feathers (C) one on each side, which are let into corresponding groove's in
the pully stils, (D). These slips or foathers (0) keep out rain and wind and generally
fulfil the double purpose of batten and parting rods. These are both attached to the
sash (B) oue (E) being fixed and the other (F) movable, the movable one can be wrought
either by springs (G) or by the hand, when both cords are detached from the sash (B)
and the movable feather or slip (C) is withdrawn from its groove, the sash (B) can
at once be removed for cleaning or other purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what we
claim is:
1st. That this system of hanging sashe's gives to the hung sash all the advantages
of a hinged one.
2nd. It admits of the sash being wholly removed from its case or frame with ease
when required.
Dated this 15th day of May 1889.
GEORGE ALLAN.
GAVIN ALLAN.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application,-14th Feb., 1888
Complete Left, 26th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 1st June, 1888
HENRI AUMONT 10 Wardour Street Leicester Square London W. Silver Smith.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A Cuff which will cover the inside outside and edges of the shirt sleeves cuffs
I stitch two pieces of linen altogether in the form or shape of cuffs in three sides only
and leaving the fourth side open so as to be able to put the shirt sleeves inside and
fasten it with the same Button, Link, Solitare used for the shirt sleeves the button
holes of the cuff corresponding to the shirt sleeve holes. By this means it has the
appearance of being the shirt itself and cannot fall on the hands and also hide dirty or
ruggy shirt sleeves altogether..
1000

page_text: HENRI AUMONT Silversmith 10 Wardour Street London do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to make false cuffs or wristlets for the wear of either
men or women so that the wristband' of a shirt or other garment can be kept protected
& clean.
The means I adopt is in substitution of the ordinary cuff or wristlet and takes the
form of a cuff or wristlet which I mako with an inner lining and which I secure by
sewing on three sides only-The opening which I leave at the end of the cuff or
wristlet is for the insertion of the wristband of the shirt or other garment thereby
preventing the appearance of soiled or serrated linen.
The shirt or other garment may be secured together with the cuff or wristlet by
the insertion of a button, solitaire or other fastening, the button holes of which
correspond, thereby preventing the appearance of the soiled or serrated linen.
The cuffs or wristlets may be made in paper, linen or other material.
Having now described the nature of my said invention and the manner of carrying
the same into practical effect what I claim and desire to have secured to me by Letters
Patent is
The cuff or wristlet containing a pocket or receptacle for the insertion of a
wristband of a shirt or other garment as and for the purpose specified.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 28th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1889
I, HARRISON JACKSON of 1 Cannon Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Tea Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
It consists in a process whereby 1 am enabled to eliminate the substance known as
tannin" from the tea, and consists in passing an electric current through the tea by
means of suitable apparatus.

page_text: I, HARRISON JACKSON, of 1 Cannon Street Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Tea Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
It consists in a process whereby I am enabled to eliminate the substance known as
tannin" from the tea, thus increasing its "drawing" qualities and preventing any
injury to the consumer.
I accomplish this by passing a strong electric current through the tea by means of
suitable apparatus.
This operation may be performed by many forms of apparatus, the essentials being
that the tea shall be slightly damped, and placed in such a position between the
positive and negative poles of a powerful electric battery or dynamo, that the tea is
utilized as a conductor to connect them together and complete the circuit of the
current.
:-
The apparatus I prefer to use, though I do not confine myself to it, is as follows:-
It consists of a hollow revolving cylinder or drum, inside which the tea is placed,
the sides of which are formed of some good conducting material such as copper,
brass, &c. and the ends of nonconducting material, such as vulcanite &c. The shaft
upon which the cylinder or drum revolves is also made of a good conducting material
and passes through the drum from end to end. Upon the shaft, (inside the drum,)
are placed projecting rods or surfaces which pass through the tea and pass the electric
current through the whole of the leaves.
The negative pole of a dynamo or powerfull battery is connected with the sides of
the cylinder or drum, by means of a mettallic brush, or other similar arrangement, and
the positive pole is connected to the shaft, and passes the electric current, by means of
the projecting rods or surfaces, through the tea, to the sides of the cylinder or drum.
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 method or process of removing "tannin" from tea, by passing a powerfu
electric current through the same, substantially as described hereinbefore.
Dated this 94th da S L
1000
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
46A, Market Street, Manchester,
Agent to Applicant.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
46A, Market Street, Manchester,
Agent to Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: I GEORGE FAIRCLOUGH of Green Lane Oil Works Princess Street Manchester in
the County of Lancaster oil refiner and manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the construction of an improved lubricator for supplying
solidified oil, tallow, or other semi-solid lubricant to bearings for shafts or axles slide,
valves, and other parts of machinery requiring lubrication.
The nature of my said invention and the manner in which the same is to be per-
formed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to the
drawing hereunto annexed and the following explanation thereof.
The drawing represents a vertical section taken through about the centre of an
improved lubricator made according to my invention.
a is the cup for containing the solidified oil tallow or other semi-solid lubricant.
The body of this cup is made of a cylindrical form with a neck b beneath formed with
a screw c for screwing it into the axle bearing or other part to which it is to be applied,
and an enlargement & formed square, hexagonal or otherwise for the recoption of a
screw key or wrench; a hole is drilled through the neck and screw.
At the top of the cylinder a is formed an internal screw e inside which fits the
externally screwed portion of a cap or cover which is to be removed for filling the
cup with the solidified oil or other semi-solid grease.
The centre of this cap f is tappet with a screwed hole through which passes a
screwed spindle g the upper end of which is provided with a cross head or other thumb
piece for turning the same, and to the lower end is fitted (so as to be capable of
turning loosely thereon) a plate or piston i faced with leather or other suitable substance
forming a suitable packing.
The capf being removed and the cup a nearly filled with the solidified oil or other
similar lubricant, the piston i, is screwed upwards close to the inside of the cup, and
the latter is then screwed into its place so as to close the top of the cup. The turning
of the screw spindle g to the right by means of the crosshead h will cause the piston i
to force out a certain amount of the grease through the hole as often as may be
required as long as the cup or cylinder a contains any grease.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declaro that what I
claim is: :-
The improved lubricator consisting in the combination of the cylindrical oil cup
with a screwed cap and screwed spindle passing through the centre of the cap and
provided at its upper end with a means for turning the same and at its lower end
with a piston for pressing on the solidified oil or other semi-solid grease or lubri-
cant substantially as herein before particularly described and illustrated by the
drawings annexed.
1000
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 9th Mar., 1888
1, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex, M.I.M.E.
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 present invention relates to improvements in photographic plates and its object
is to permit the plates to be developed in water instead of in a specially prepared
bath.
To this end the plates previously covered with emulsion and dried are coated on the
back with developing substance rendered adhesive and preserved against oxidation by
the following process:
Heated gallic acid or other suitable reducing
substance
Salicylic acid
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-
Gum arabic, dextrine, gelatine, collodion or other
varnish like substance
Alcohol
Water-
10 grammes.
1 gramme.
10 grammes.
5 cubic centimetres.
20 cubic centimetres.
The plates are dried at an ordinary temperature and the negative is developed by
immersing the plate in water containing a small quantity of ammonia.
The proportions of the mixture may vary according to the quality of the
emulsion.

page_text: The addition of ammonia may be rendered unnecessary by coating one half of the
back of the plate with the above described mixture and the other half with a liquid
obtained by digesting a solution of sugar of 25 per cent. with an excess of slaked
lime by filtering and then adding to 100 cubic centimetres of this liquid 15 grammes
of sugar and 25 grammes of gum arabic.
The plates are dried at an ordinary temperature and the negative is developed by
immersing the plate simply in water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion, as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
The coating of the back of photographic plates with suitable developing substances
rendered adhesive and preserved against oxidation by the aid of the above described
process substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 26th day of Toni 1000
Improvements in Tea and Coffee Pots and similar Vessels for Making Decoctions or Infusions.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1888
Complete Left, 12th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 15th June, 1888
Improvements in Tea and Coffee Pots and similar Vessels for
Making Decoctions or Infusions.
I FRANCIS WILLIAMS Tin Plate Worker of 90 Wardour Street in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object improvements in the construction and arrangement
of strainers or filters in such manner that the tea, coffee, or other material may be
lifted out of the vessel when required and without disturbing the fluid.
For this purpose the pot or vessel whether made of china, earthenware, silver,
electro plate, brass, copper, tin, or any other suitable material is provided with a
bridge, loop, socket, or shoulders onto or into which a clip or loop of the strainer or
holder engages.
This strainer may be-made of china earthenware, glass, silver, electro plate, nickel,
brass, copper, tin or any other suitable material and of any shape required. It is
perforated throughout and suspended in the water or fluid, as soon as the tea or
decoction has drawn sufficiently it may be lifted out and the evil effects arising from
over drawing or stewing will be avoided. A spirit or other suitable lauip may be used
with the pot to boil the water if desired.
D
1
30 1 1
1100G
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my present
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what -I-
claim is :-
1st. In tea coffee and the like pots or vessels, the strainer or container such as a
suspended by means of a hook such as f on the bridge piece or bar e substantially in
the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore set forth.
2nd. The improved combination of holders or strainers such as a with tea coffee and
the like pots or vessels arranged and constructed substantially in the manner and for
the purposes hereinbefore set forth.
Year: 1888

page_text: JOHN ALFRED SMITH 20 Walborough Road Wood Green Middlesex, Carpenter, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A Box in which is placed a gripping plate carrying a pin which passes through the
top piate or cover of Box around the pin is fixed a Spiral Spring the said Spring
being held in position by top plate and a boss fixed on the end of gripping plate
pin.
The Spring acting upon gripping plate draws it forward causing the said plate to
press the cord or cords against two jaws cast or fixed upon top plate or cover of the
said box the cord or cords passing between gripping plate and top cover of box is
thus held firmly in position, and released by pressing Boss on top of pin attached to
Gripping plate.

page_text: JOHN ALFRED SMITH 20 Walborough Road Wood Green, Middlesex, Carpenter,
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 box in which is placed a griping plate carrying a pin which passes through the
top plate or cover of box, around the pin is fixed a spiral spring the said spring being
held in position by top plate and a boss, fixed on the end of griping plate pin. The
spring acting upon griping plate draws it forward causing the said plate to press the
cord or cords against two jaws cast or fixed upon top plate or cover of the said box,
cord or the cords passing between griping plate and top cover of box, is thus held
firmly in position, and released by pressing boss on top of pin attached to griping plate.
In the accompanying drawing :-
Fig. 1. shows view of my invention partly in section and side elevation.
Fig. 2. shows elevation of bottom plate.
Fig. 3. shows side elevation of same.
Fig. 4. shows front view of grip attached to cord. Fig. 5. Pins for holding front
and back plates together.
a. cord, b. jaws, c. grip, d. boss, e. spring, f. holes for receiving bolts, g. back
plate, h. holes in side to correspond with f,i. front plate, j.j. bolts or pins, k. guide
for spring.
The operation is as follows:-
The boss d. is pressed which at once releases the grip plate c. on cord A., thus
enabling the blind to be raised or lowered.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The device for griping cords and the like, substantially as described in the specifica-
tion and shown in the annexed drawings.
Dated this 17th das at A
1 1980
Improvements in the Manufacture of Tiles.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tiles.
I, HENRY ATKINSON CAWKWELL, of Malvern, in the Colony of Victoria, Tile
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to bo performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention of an improvement in the construction of tiles is applicable to either
flooring, ceiling or wall tiles, whether they be glazed or unglazed. The improvement
consists in forming one or more ribs on their under or back surface, the edges of such
ribs being undercut so as to form them into a dovetail section, while longitudinally
they taper towards one end of the tile. By so constructing the tiles when they are
laid or embedded in cement or other cementitious material, the ribs form keys
which firmly secure the tiles in their bed, and further by tapering the ribs longi-
tudinally, it allows of a tile being taken out and re-laid without disturbing those at
its sides.
The attached drawings illustrate the preferred form of my said invention.
Figure 1 being a perspective view shewing its top side, and
Figure 2 a perspective view of its under side and exhibiting its under ribs.
A is the tile, B the under ribs which are undercut at B' and tapered longitudinally
from a to b, while C are the spaces of a dovetail section between the ribs B.
It will be obvious that when the tiles are laid or bedded in the cement, it will pass
between the ribs and so the tiles will be dovetailed to it. This construction of tile is
especially useful for wall and ceiling tiling, as they will be firmly secured in position

page_text: to their cement facing without the aid of screws or the like passing through holes in
the tiles.
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:-
Constructing tiles with one or a series of ribs on their under surface, such ribs
being undercut or formed of a dovetail section and with a taper longitudinally;
substantially as herein described and explained and as illustrated in my drawings.
Dated this Tenth day of February One thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight.
HENRY ATKINSON CAWKWELL.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
HENRY ATKINSON CAWKWELL.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 30th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 4th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 9th Nov., 1888
1, JOSEPH FRAY 36 Albion Street Birmingham in the County of Warwick Jeweller
and Silversmith do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The box slides up and down inside an outer case, opening and closing automatically.
When pushed up from the bottom sufficient to clear the lid of the outer case the lid
flies open, by means of a spring within-When the pressure is withdrawn, a spiral
spring in the bottom, brings box back into its place, closing the lid again at the same
time.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metal Boxes to Contain Matches and the like.
I JOSEPH FRAY of 36 Albion Street Birmingham in the County of Warwick, Jeweller
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 box slides up and down an outer case and when pressed up from the bottom
sufficient for the lid to clear the outer case it opens by means of a fly spring within,
when the pressure is withdrawn a spiral spring in the bottom of the box brings it back
into its place again, closing the lid at the same time.
_
The part marked A in the drawings is the body of the box and B the outer case,
C is the fly spring that pushes the lid open when the box is pressed up, as in Fig. 4-
D is the spiral spring that forces the box into its place again (when pressure is with-
drawn as in Fig. 5) closing the lid automatically-E is a pin running across the box
connecting box and outer case together, holding in a loose bottom and forming a prop
for the spiral spring to compress against.
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
That it is in its mustamati.
An Improved Hair Pin with Corrugations or Curves for Securely Fastening the Hair of Ladies in any Position
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 19th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 31st Oct., 1888-Accepted, 15th June, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hair Pin with Corrugations or Curves for Securely
Fastening the Hair of Ladies in any Position.
FRANK SAVORY Brookhouse Mills Painswick Gloucestershire Hair Pin Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The improvement consists of each or either leg of Hair Pin having two or more
corrugations or curves. The corrugations or curves of the one leg or wire, being in
the opposite direction to the corrugations of the other leg or wire. Thereby preventing
the Hair Pin from slipping out of the hair and giving the Hair Pin an additional
and firmer grip without extra tension, or the breaking of the hair, and is as easily
adjusted and withdrawn as an ordinary Hair Pin. The corrugations or curves are in
the opposite direction to the loop or bend forming the head of Pin.
Dated the 15th day of June 1888.
FRANK SAVORY,
Hair Pin Manufacturer, Brookhouse Mills, Painswick, Gloucestershire.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hair Pin with Corrugations or Curves for Securely
Fastening the Hair of Ladies in any Position.
FRANK SAVORY Brookhouse Mills Painswick Gloucestershire Hair Pin Manu-
facturer 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 improvement consists of each or either leg of the Hair Pin having two or more
corrugations or curves. The corrugations or curves of the one leg or wire being in
the opposite direction to the corrugations of the other leg or wire. Thereby preventing
the Hair Pin from slipping out of the hair and giving the hair pin an additional and
firmer grip without extra tension or the breaking of the hair, and is as easily adjusted
and withdrawn as an ordinary Hair Pin. The corrugations or curves are in the
opposite direction to the loop or bend forming the head of Hair Pin.
The corrugation or curves being in opposite directions to each other differ from
any other make as shown in the drawing.
The said corrugations or curves as above described give a firmer grip or hold in
the Hair without extra tension.
It is as easily adjusted and withdrawn as an ordinary Hair Pin.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
I. That the curves or corrugations of this hair pin are totally different from the
curves or corrugations of any other Hair Pin made. The curves. or corrugations
of the one leg being in exact opposition to the curves and corrugations of the other leg.
II. The said curves and corrugations being in opposition to each other prevent each
leg of the hair pin from slipping in the hair and give a firmer grip or hold in the hair
without any extra tension.
III. The pin is as easily adjusted and removed as an ordinary Hair Pin and
perfectly safe when adjusted.
1000
Improved Soap and Sponge Tray to be Used in Connection with a Bath.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improved Soap and Sponge Tray to be Used in Connection with
a Bath.
I, HILDEBRAND HENRY OAKES, of 47 Oxford Terrace, Hyde Park, London,
Middlesex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This Invention consists of a moveable tray so placed either upon arms, or mado
together with such arms, that these rest upon each side of the top of the bath, and so
the tray is held over the bath for the use of the bather.
The tray with its arms is in no way fixed to the Bath or casing enclosing same and
so may be moved up and down the length of the Bath at the convenience of the
bather. The bottom of the Tray is perforated with small holes to allow water to run
out this tray may be divided up into compartments if necessary for the various bath
requisites such as sponge, soap, Brushes.
So that the arms resting on the casing of Bath may not scratch the same when it is
made of polished wood I cover these arms with felt or such like material at those
parts coming in contact with such polished surfaces.
The framework of this invention may be constructed of wood and the tray fixed in
same made of thin metal such as Zinc having a perforated bottom or the whole
contrivance may be made in wood.
In order that the nature of my said improvements may be the more fully under-
stood I will proceed to describe the several figures on the sheet of drawings hereunto
annexed all of which figures are marked with the like letters of reference throughout.
Figure 1. is a perspective drawing of my improved tray in which A is the tray and
B. B. B. B the arms which support the same on the top of Bath indicated by the
dotted lines. The dots in the bottom of tray indicate the perforations.
Figure 2. is a section of the arms B in which B is the arm and C is the felt
covering nailed to the side of arm (which is rebated to receive the same) by means of
small brass nails D.

page_text: As my Improvements are capable of various modifications without departing from
the principle thereof I do not restrict myself to material, dimensions or to the precise
form or placement of the several parts thereof.
ascertained the nature
of my
Having now fully described and
said
invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
An Improved Moveable Tray for holding Bath requisites for use of bather while
bathing, substantially as herein before described and set forth and illustrated by
accompanying drawings.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, CHARLES EDWARD ANDERSON, of Brighton Cottage, Gladstone Road, Croydon,
in the County of Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in burglar alarms, and consists in the
combination of a spring arm, a hammer, a trigger releasable by contact with a cord or
wire, and a barrel loaded with loose gunpowder or blank cartridge.
In order that my invention, and the means by which the same is to be carried into
practical effect, may be thoroughly understood, I will proceed to describe the same
in detail, referring in so doing to the accompanying drawings, which are to be taken as
part of this specification and read therewith.
Figure 1. is a perspective view; and Figure 2 is a plan.
In Figure 2 the hammer is shown by the dotted lines as held back by the trigger;
while the full lines shew it after the barrel has been loaded and placed in position,
but before the alarm has been set.
A is a movable base plate of a suitable size; and B, a block thereupon, for the
fixation thereto or thereon of a spring bar, C, the opposite end of which is provided
with an extension, c, adapted to serve as a hammer. D is a loop projecting from the
base, A and d, the trigger. The hammer has a series of cavities, e, formed in it,
some of them parallel with the top of the loop, and others with each side of the
loop.
.
:
The nose, d, of the trigger is adapted to engage in any one of the cavities, e, for
the purpose of holding the hammer back. The loop, D, is therefore an adjustable
fulcrum for the trigger, d. If the trigger-cord, or wire, E, be led away from the
alarm downwards as illustrated in Figure 1, the trigger has to fulcrum upon the top
of the loop, and its nose is engaged in one of the cavities in the row parallel therewith.
If it would be more convenient to fix the trigger on either side of the loop-see Fig. 2-
then its nose is engaged in one of the cavities in the respective side of the hammer.
F is a block having a longitudinal cavity formed therein, adapted to receive a
barrel, f, and to hold it in a proper position for receiving the blow of the hammer,

page_text: Gis a closing plate adapted to keep the barrel, f, in the cavity, especially when the
hammer falls upon it.
The barrel may be loaded with loose powder, or a blank cartridge, to be fired through
a purcussion cap, f', as shown.
my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said
invention, and in what manner, the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The combination of harrel adapted to receive an explosive charge, and spring
adapted to deliver an exploding blow upon the said barrel, and a trigger as set
forth.
2. The combination with a spring and hammer, of a trigger adjustable in respect of
its fulcrum as set forth.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, GEORGE COVENEY BIRD Chessington Court near Surbiton in the County of
Surrey Farmer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In providing or adding a soft and yielding surface or edge whereby the injury
at present frequently caused to horses may be avoided.

page_text: I, GEORGE COVENEY BIRD, of the Rhodrons, Hook, near Surbiton, in the County
of Surrey, Farmer, 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 manufacture an improved Halter-Log for horses
and cattle.
My improvement consists in fitting a ring of india-rubber to the log, whereby
horses and cattle are prevented from being injured by contact with the log.
My invention also prevents the disagreeable noises caused by the use of ordinary
logs in the stable or cowshed.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a plan view of my improved Halter-Log, and Fig. 2 is a section, on the
line a y
a is the body of the Log, usually formed of hard wood, and having a hole (6) for
the insertion of the rope or chain.
A groove is formed round the circumference of the Log, for the reception of
the india-rubber ring (c), which is sprung into the groove, as shown in the
drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The method of constructing Halter-Logs, and fitting the same with india-rubber
rings, substantially as herein before described and illustrated by the drawings.
2. The manufacture and use of the improved Halter-Log substantially as herein-
before described and illustrated by the drawings.
Di 00-1 Decemhan 1000
Year: 1888

page_text: We, FREDERICK ASHFORD WILMOTT and JAMES WILMOTT both of 30, 32 and 34
Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, S.E. do hereby declare, the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our improvements in wire netting machinery relate to the driving of the pegged
roller or cylinder which takes up the netting as the meshes are formed. This roller
which is sometimes of great length is formed of wood mounted on a metal shaft or
core and has hitherto been driven at one end only in consequence of which the shaft
has suffered a considerable amount of torsional strain towards the free or undriven.
end this strain increasing with the thickness of the wire used. Also the excessive
strain upon the worm and worm wheel causes them to be worn out in a very short
time. To remedy this inconvenience we employ driving gear at both ends of the
pegged roller and find that by so doing it is possible to make netting of much stronger
wire than could be used on the same machine if the pegged roller were driven at one
end only.
In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 represents an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of such parts of a wire netting
machine as are necessary to illustrate the invention.
A is the pegged roller through the centre of which runs a core or shaft B on each
end of which is mounted a worm wheel C C'. The wheel C engages with a worm D
mounted on a shaft D¹ which has rotary motion imparted to it by the train of
gearing D D D the latter being driven by the first motion shaft. On the shaft D'
is mounted a bevil wheel E which through a similar bevil wheel E' shaft E' and other
bevil wheels E' and E' imparts motion to a shaft Con which is mounted a worm C³
gearing with the worm wheel C¹ on the end of the shaft B. As the arrangement of
Iriving gear causes the shafts C and D' to turn in opposite directions the worms D
Paine 21

page_text: and C³ are made left and right handed respectively; it is obvious however that the
gearing is susceptible of various modifications but the arrangement herein shown is
found to work satisfactorily and can be readily applied to existing machines.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
1. In a wire netting machine the combination with the pegged roller of driving
mechanism arranged to act simultaneously on both ends thereof substantially as and
for the purpose described.
2. In a wire netting machine the combination with the pegged roller A of worm
wheels such as C C¹ worms C and D bevil wheels E E E E and shaft E' for
imparting rotary motion to the said roller A in manner and for the purpose
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 4th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1888
RICHARD SPRATLEY 8 Newton Road Tunbridge Wells Kent Repairer of Musical
Instruments do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A taper peg made of hard wood the small end of which has a fine screw thread
cut on to it. Sometimes a metal screw is attached, instead of cutting a screw on the
peg. A fine saw cut is made down the centre of the peg, it is then put through the
hole of the peg box. A small cone shaped washer, with a thin bar across the centre
of the hole is then placed over the small end of the peg, placing the bar in the saw
cut, with the smallest end of the cone towards the peg box the bar of the cone causes
the cone to revolve with the peg. Sometimes a D shaped hole is made in the cone to
answer same purpose. A small nut made of Vulcanite or metal, is tapped to fit the
peg, forcing the cone into the hole of the peg box thus drawing in the peg and
tightening it to the degree required, to prevent slipping.
RICHARD SPRATLEY.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pegs for the Violin, Viola, and like Instruments.
RICHARD SPRATLEY 8 Newton Road Tunbridge Wells Kent, Repairer of Musical
Instruments, 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 taper pega made of hard wood the small end of which has a fine screw thread
cut on to it. Sometimes a metal screw is attached instead of cutting a screw on the
peg. A fine saw cut is made down the centre of the peg, it is then put through the
hole of the peg box c. A small cone shaped washer with a thin bar across the centre
of the hole d'is then placed over the small end of the peg, placing the bar in the saw
cut b with the smallest end of the cone towards the peg box the bar of the cone
causes the cone to revolve with the peg. Sometimes a D shaped hole is made in the
cone to answer the same purpose as the bar. A small nut e made of Vulcanite or
metal, is tapped to fit the peg, the turning of which forces the cone into the hole of
the peg box thus drawing in the peg and tightening it to the degree required, to
prevent slipping.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and it what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The regulating of the tension of pegs used in the Violin, Viola, and like
instruments; without the aid of a separate key.
2. The introduction of a cone with a bar or tongue across the centre.
3. The introduction of a nut on the small end of the peg.
4. The making of a saw cut down the centre of the peg.
5: The drawing in of a taper peg by means of a cone and nut, instead of pressing
in by the hand to obtain the friction required.
Dated this 3rd day of August 1888.
Improvements in Fastenings for Box Lids and the like.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 1889-Accepted. 30th Nov.. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastenings for Box Lids and the like.
GILES BLOXHAм Great Brickhill Bletchley Bucks Head Gardener do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in fastenings for box lids and the like without the use of nails or
hinges; and consists of two parts, the smaller of which screws into the larger.
The larger part is tapped, drilled, and slotted; so that it can be screwed into any
wooden substance. The smaller part has a milled head by means of which it can be
screwed into the larger part by hand.
Dated this First day of December 1888
GILES BLOXHAM.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastenings for Box Lids and the like.
GILES BLOXHAM Great Brickhill Bletchley Buckinghamshire Head Gardener do
bereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention consists in an improved arrangement in the fastenings for Box Lids
and the like. The distinct feature in this arrangement consists in inserting in the
end of the box or other article required to be fastened either a
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This invention consists in an improved arrangement in the fastenings for Box Lids
and the like. The distinct feature in this arrangement consists in inserting in the
end of the box or other article required to be fastened either a
Brilled and tapped screw
Dovetailed Nut or
Plain tapped tube.
"
or
"
Screw shortened slotted (slotted for the purpose of screwing into its place) drilled
and tapped through; according to the nature of the "box" or the "like" may
require. And to secure the lid of the box a Sett Pin" "Screwed Pin" passes
through the lid of the box, and into the drilled and tapped screw in the Box end,
thus firmly securing and fastening the lid of the box to the box itself.
The materials used in the fastenings may be Brass, Iron, Glass, Bone, Vulcanite or
other suitable material.
My Invention is described in the annexed drawing.
Fig. 1 is Box complete shewing Screw fixed at the end.
2 Drilled, tapped, and Slotted Screw with Screwed Pin.
"
"
"
3 is Dovetailed Nut with Screwed Pin.
"
4 is Plain tube tapped with Screwed Pin.
"
5 is Screw shortened, slotted and tapped through with Screwed Pin.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion I declare that what I claim is,
The method of securing Box Lids and the like by means of a Screw Combination
herein described; and thus discarding the use of nails and other such fastenings
which permanently injure the Box.
Dated this 28th day of August 1889.
GILES BLOXHAM.