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Year: 1886

page_text: I, HEINRICH PFÄNDNER of Augsburg in the Kingdom of Bavaria (German
Empire) 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 :-
With the safety bit which is the object of this invention, the purpose of
breaking in and stopping runaway horses is attained in a most simple and effective
manner.
This bit consists of two parts, the bit proper a and a smaller bar b recessed into
the same.
The bar b may be loosened from out the bar a when the horse seizes
the bit between his teeth. Thus forming with the smaller bar a second bit
behind the first.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 2 is a rear view of an improved stiff bit as
used for riding, Fig. 3 a side view of the same, Fig. 4 a driving bit, Fig. 5 is a side
view of riding bit with the rod b pulled out, Fig. 6 is a cross section on an
enlarged scale of Fig. 2 along line A B.
The bar bis recessed into the bit a so that the outer surface of the combined bit
is quite uniform. The bar a is provided on each side with a strong cloven spring
knob which catches into a corresponding recess in the bar b. The springs are
not liable to get rusty as they are entirely enclosed.
The bar b is provided with rings c to which, with riding horses, is fastened the
strap generally used for the curb, while for driving, a round strap, guided through
loops e passes along the ordinary rein.
The spring knobs may also be arranged on the bar b and the recesses in the
bit a, or other means of securing may be used which will keep the bit and bar
together so that the bar can be withdrawn from the bit when sufficient power is
exerted on the former. The barb as shown by Fig. 7 may be hinged in the middle
and thus form a snaffle bit in the mouth of the horse, when pulled out of the
stiff bit a.
The bar b can be re-introduced easily into the bit a by pressure.
The principle may also be applied to hinged snaffle bits as shown in Figs. 8
The parts bb' (shown in Fig. 8) lie in the grooves of a a¹ of the snaffle
and 9.
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A separable double riding or driving bit consisting of the bit proper a baving a
second bit b lying in a recess of the bar a and secured removably therein by 5
springs substantially as described and illustrated and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 8th day of September 1886.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, LEON OCLIDE DION, of Natick, in the State of Massachusetts, United States of
America, Mechanic, 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 provide a cheap, simple, and convenient rivet,
which may be inserted through two or more pieces of material and the point end
portion turned over upon the surface of the same, by pressure, so as to form a smooth
fastening upon each side, or opposite surfaces of the material joined.
And it consists in the construction of the rivet with one or more circumferential
grooves formed in the body portion and a conical or conoidal hole in the point end
thereof, as shown.
Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a rivet constructed according to my
invention.
Figure 2 represents a side elevation of the same.
Figure 3 represents a longitudinal sectional perspective view of the same.
Figure 4 represents a side elevation of a modification of the rivet.
Figure 5 represents a longitudinal section of the same.
Figure 6 represents a section of the rivet after being inserted through pieces of
material and the point end turned over thereon, so as to secure the same together.
A represents the body portion of the rivet provided with a thin flat head, B, at one
end, and the opposite point end, with a conical, or conoidal hole, or cavity, E, and the
said body portion with one or more circumferential grooves, F, as shown.
The groove F, may be formed of such size as to extend from the point to the head,
and concave as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, or a smaller circumferential concave
groove, 1, may be formed near the point end portion of the rivet, as shown in the
modification, Figures 4 and 5.
It will be seen and understood that by means of the circumferential concave groove F,
that portion of the point end of the rivet surrounding the conical hole E, is thus

page_text: reduced to a uniform thickness, whereby the portion designed to be turned over (like
an eyelet), is left on an angle, or incline to the axis of the main body portion, as
shown.
By means of this construction of the rivet, it is adapted to be introduced through
the material H, and the projecting point end portion, turned outward and over upon
the face of the surrounding material, by means of a light blow, or pressure, so as to
form a smooth finish, and firmly secure the two pieces of material together, as shown
in Figure 6.
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 :-
A solid and headed rivet provided with a conical hole, E, in its point end and having
one or more circumferential grooves, F, formed in the body portion thereof, as described
and for the purposes set forth.
LÉON OCLIDE DION.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1886.
Complete Left, 4th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 4th Mar., 1887.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: An Improved Ankle or Fetlock Boot or Pad for Horses.
I, JOHN GARRETT TONGUE of the firm of Tongue and Birkbeck, Patent Agents of
34 Southampton Buildings in the County of Middlesex, Fellow of the Institute of
Patent Agents (a communication from Dexter Curtis of Wisconsin, United States
of America) 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 has for its object to provide an improved ankle or fetlock boot or
pad which presents a cool smooth surface to the inflamed or sore ankles of horses.
For this purpose zinc is pressed into the howl of the pad in such a manner as to
form a lining and this will form a smooth cool surface to which dirt will not readily
adhere, and will not heat and inflame the sore as is the case with a leather, woolen or
wool lined ankle pad or boot. This zinc lining also tends to preserve the shape of the
boot or pad in wet or dry weather, and can casily be kept clean.
And in order that this invention may be the more easily understood and readily
carried into practice a drawing of an improved ankle pad is annexed showing the
zinc lining a arranged therein in a dished or hollow form to fit approximately
the shape of the ankle of the horse to which it is to be applied.
The ankle pad may be of any ordinary or suitable shape and made either of leather
or other suitable material and having the zine lining arranged and fastened therein in
any convenient manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1st. The improved construction of ankle or fetlock hoots or pads for horses by
lining them with zinc in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described and
represented in the accompanying drawing.
2nd. The use and application of zinc as a lining for ankle or fetlock boots or pads
for horses.
A Medicinal Preparation or Mixture for Curative Purposes.
Year: 1886

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Medicinal Preparation or Mixture for Curative Purposes.
I, EDWIN EBENEZER BURNETT, of No. 118, Huddleston Road, Tufnell Park, in
the County of Middlesex, Scientific Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
1
My said invention relates to the manufacture of a preparation or mixture for 5
affording, when taken, immediate relief and subsequent cure to persons suffering
from rheumatism, lumbago, gout and other analogous diseases.
The said preparation or mixture is composed of the following ingredients :—
Gum Guaiacum.
Peruvian Balsam.
Sweet spirits of Nitre.
Liquid Extract of Sarsaparilla.
Tincture of Saffron.
Laudanum.
Tincture of Aloes.
Spirits of wine.
and to the said ingredients I, in some cases, add a quantity of Chloric Ether and
also of Sassafras, and, in some cases, I omit the liquid extract of Sarsaparilla.
The said ingredients are mixed in the following manner, the proportions given
being approximate only.
I dissolve 1 lb. of Gum Guaiacum in half a gallon of spirits of wine rectified,
and, with half a gallon of spirits of wine rectified, I mix about 8 or 10 ounces of
Peruvian Balsam, and I dissolve 6 ounces of Aloes in about 11 pints of spirits of
wine. The said three mixtures I allow to stand for about two days when I strain
or syphon off the gum liquid and put the three mixtures together, and to the
mixture thus formed I add about
3 ounces Tincture Saffron
5
"
10
Laudanum
Liquid extract of Sarsaparilla

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The manufacture of a medicinal preparation or mixture consisting of the
ingredients, herein before mentioned, substantially as described.
VAUGHAN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Appliance, Apparatus, or wrapper тог Packing or Protecting Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, and such like Articles or Materials.
Year: 1886

page_text: A New or Improved Appliance, Apparatus, or
wrapper
тог
Packing or Protecting Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, and such
like Articles or Materials.
I, EDWARD GRIFFITH BREWER of 33 Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex
Fel. Inst. P.A. do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to
me from abroad by Messieurs Tinchant Freres of Antwerp in the Kingdom of
Belgium, Tobacco. Merchants and Cigar Manufacturers) 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 provide an appliance, apparatus, wrapper or
case for packing cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and such like articles or materials in
such manner that the same are protected from injury and preserved in good
condition.
This appliance, apparatus or wrapper is composed of a thin sheet of material
preferably made of cedar wood cut very thin so that it may be rolled or bent
round a packet of cigars, cigarettes, tobacco or other material or articles, and there
held or kept in position by a cord or band of elastic or other suitable material.
shows the
The accompanying drawings clearly illustrate the invention, Figure
sheet cut and ready for use, Figure 2 shows the appliance, apparatus or wrapper
rolled up and secured as it would appear when enclosing a bundle of cigars
or cigarettes or other articles, and Figure 3 is a transverse section of the same.
Although this invention is of a very simple nature it affords great advantages to
smokers and others, in fact by this mode of packing the tobacco is well preserved
with its aroma, and the packets are solidly and firmly held while they present a
neat appearance.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim, as
the invention communicated to me, is:
The employment and application of sheets of wood, especially cedar wood cut
into thin sheets for wrapping up and protecting from injury, cigars, cigarettes
tobacco and such like materials substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore
described and shown with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of August 1886.
Improvement in the Construction of Metallic Bedsteads relating to the Attachment of Woven Wire or Chain Mattresses.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar., 1886.
Complete Left, 17th Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 4th Feb., 1887.
Improvement in the Construction of Metallic Bedsteads relating
to the Attachment of Woven Wire or Chain Mattresses.
I GEORGE HENRY HORRELL of No. 21 Phipps Street Great Eastern Street
London E.C. Metallic Bedstead Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The novel construction of right and left handed chilled iron castings embracing
pillar and tube (or angle iron) end of Bedstead in connexion with the ordinary corner
joint and in which I have provided the necessary slot-hole for the tension screw bolt
to pass through and a bearing or fulcrum to resist the strain of the bolt head when
working in the slot-hole.
GEO. H. HORRELL.

page_text: COMI LELE DE PUITICALION.
Improvement in the Construction of Metallic Bedsteads relating
to the Attachment of Woven Wire or Chain Mattresses.
GEORGE HENRY HORRELL of No. 21 Phipps Street Great Eastern Street
London E.C. Mattress 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:-
I have constructed right and left handed chilled iron projecting castings Fig. 1 & 2
embracing pillars and tube, angle, or other iron end of Bedstead and connected with
the ordinary corner joint of any suitable size and form to enable me to provide the
required slot or bolt hole for the tension screw bolt to pass through and a bearing to
resist the strain of the bolt head when working in said slot hole as shown in Fig. 3.
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 novelty in my invention of the projecting chilled iron casting connected with
the ordinary corner joint of Bedstead.
GEO. H. HORRELL.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd June, 1886.
Complete Left, 24th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 3rd May, 1887.
EDWARD KERRY and EDWARD CAMPBELL KERRY, both of 14 & 15 York Place
High Street Highgate Builders & Contractors do hereby declare the nature of this
invention. to be as follows :—
Bricks are made having grouves of a Dove Tail form on the faces and end the use
5 of these being to form a better hold for the Plaster or Cement Work when used for
covering the surface or if the grouves are turned towards each other in the inside of
wall and grouted with Cement they cannot be drawn out unless the brick is destroyed
thus by the use of these bricks much better and stronger work is obtained.

page_text: EDWARD KERRY and EDWARD CAMPBELL KERRY both of 14 & 15 York Place
High Street Highgate Builders & Contractors 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 :—
Bricks are made having grouves of a dove-tail form on the face and ends as in the 5
accompanying Sketch Marked A the use of these being to form a better hold for the
Plaster or Cement Work when used for covering the Surface or if the grouves are
turned towards each other in the inside of the wall and grouted with Cement they
cannot be drawn out without the brick being destroyed thus by using these Bricks
much stronger work is obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our Invention in
what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what wo claim is
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Town Sewage, or other material.
Year: 1886

page_text: Town Sewage, or other material.
We ALEXANDER FORREST and WILLIAM WELSH both of Holt Town Oil Works
in the City of Manchester in the County of Lancaster Oil Refiners and Engineers
do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINES
FOR DRYING & POWDERING BLOOD TOWN SEWAGE OR OTHER MATERIAL and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention relates to the mode of attachment of the scrapers which are fixed
to the revolving arms in Drying Machines constructed in accordance with the
specification of Campbell Forrest and Alexander Forrest filed on the eighth day of
February 1877 in pursuance of the conditions of Letters Patent No. 3151 dated
the 6th day of August 1876 and in other cylindrical drying machines with
revolving arms and scrapers In such machines there is usually a spindle or axle
with revolving arms which pass through & agitate and break up the material to
be dried and scrapers have hitherto been rigidly attached to the ends of the same
arms in order to scrape the internal periphery of the drying cylinder so as to
prevent the material which is being dried from forming a cake or crust thereon
Owing however to the impossibility of preserving the true cylindrical form under
unequal heating and for other reasons it is found impracticable to fix the rigid
scrapers so close as to secure actual continuous contact with the internal periphery
of the cylinder throughout the revolution of the spindle and a space is accordingly
left which becomes gradually encrusted and leads to expense and trouble in
chipping off such crust.
Now according to our invention we attach to the end of the revolving arm a
flexible spring or springs and we bolt or otherwise attach the scraper to the end of
such spring or springs By this means the scraper may be so adjusted as to be in
actual contact with the internal periphery of the cylinder throughout the whole of
the revolution of the arm to which it is attached and will adapt itself to any
irregularity in the form of such cylinder.
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is an end elevation and Figure 2. is a
front elevation of one of the revolving arms of a drying machine with a scraper
attached according to our invention. A is the arm. B is a flange cast on such arm

page_text: C, C, C, are flexible metal springs preferably of steel bolted or riveted or otherwise
attached to the flange B and Ď D is the scraper bolted or riveted or otherwise
attached to the springs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
Flexible springs attached to the revolving arms of cylindrical drying machines
with scrapers attached to such springs substantially as described.
An improvement in or Applicable to the Glass Frames or Sashes of Railway or other Carriages.
Year: 1886

page_text: An improvement in or Applicable to the Glass Frames or
Sashes of Railway or other Carriages.
I JOSEPH HENRY FLETCHER of 20. Charlesworth Street Stockport in the County
of Chester Coach Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVEMENT IN OR APPLICABLE TO THE GLASS FRAMES OR SASHES OF RAILWAY
OR OTHER CARRIAGES 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 prevent the rattling or shaking of the glass
frames or sashes applied to the doors of railway or other carriages.
The nature of my said invention and the manner in which it is to be carried
into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to the drawing
hereunto annexed and the following explanation thereof.
The invention consists principally in the application to the two sides or edges
of the glass frame or sash of a metal plate provided with a curved spring which
runs in the groove in the door and keeps the glass frame or sash steady and
prevents it from shaking or rattling.
Fig. 1. in the drawing is a side view and Fig. 2. a face view of my improved
appliance drawn full size. Fig. 3 is a reduced view showing the application of
my invention to the glass frame or sash of a carriage door.
a, a is the metal plate provided with a hole at each end so that it can be screwed
to the edge of the glass frame or sash b, b (see Fig. 3) the surface of the plate being
by preference let in flush with the wood.
To the plate a, a is rivetted one end of a steel or other spring c, c which is curved
or bowed as shown and has its free end reduced in width so as to fit into a
recess d, d in the plate a, a in order to keep it perfectly steady and prevent it from
getting out of place sideways.
The bowed part of the spring c, c presses against the inside of the groove in the
door (when the glass frame or sash is in its place) and holds the frame quite firmly
so as to prevent all shaking and rattling of the same, without in any way
interfering with the raising or lowering of the sash in the ordinary manner.
If desired the springs c, c may be made of such a strength that they will retain
the sash in any position to which it may be raised or lowered, but in most cases
it is preferable to have the springs only of such a strength as will prevent all
shaking and rattling, but not to prevent the sash from falling by its own weight.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The combination with the glasses or sashes of carriage doors of bowed or curved
springs constructed and applied substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
set forth and described and illustrated by the drawings annexed.
GEORGE DAVIES,
Agent for the Applicant.
Door Use, and Generally to Supersede the Camp Stool.
Year: 1886

page_text: Door Use, and Generally to Supersede the Camp Stool.
I, ALFRED GEORGE, of No. 23, Caledonian Road London, N. Tobacconist do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The seat is divided into five parts conisting of Firstly the top or seat made of
wood and measuring about 9 in. by 6 in. with a small round plate or flange made
of metal on the underside which has a hole in centre about in. in diameter
2ndly and 3rdly is a metal tube each being about 7 in. long and which is tapped
and screwed to fit in first part. No. 3 screws into No. 2. 4th is a metal plate
about 5 in. in diameter with centre hole tapped and screwed to fit on part three
and Fifthly a spike which is made of various lengths to screw inside part three if
desired by the user or not according to the purpose for which he wants the seat &
where he wants to sit.

page_text: Door Use, and Generally to Supersede the Camp Stool.
ALFRED GEORGE 23, Caledonian Road London, N. Tobacconist do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The seat is divided into five parts consisting of (1) The top or seat made of
wood and measuring about 9 inches by 6 inches with a small round plate or flange
made of metal screwed on the underside which has a hole in centre about inch
in diameter (2) is a metal tube inch in diameter and about 7 inches long with a
ferrule on the bottom and which is tapped and screwed to fit on first part (3) is
also a metal tube of inch in diameter and about 7 inches long but without ferrule
but tapped and screwed to screw into No. 2. (4) is a metal plate about 5 inches in
diameter with centre hole tapped and screwed to fit on outside part 3 and (5) is a
spike which is made of various lengths but usually about 4 inches long to screw
inside part three if desired by the user or not to steady the seat on soft ground
or turf,
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 small compass in which it can be packed and carried, either in the
pocket, small hand bag or creel.
(2) Its firmness on soft clayey and marshy banks by not sinking in as with an
ordinary camp stool.
(3) By obviating the stagnation of blood in the legs so complained of by using
the ordinary camp stool.
(4) That it can be used in a punt by leaving out the spike.
(5) And can also be used half the height by leaving out the upper joint.
(6) That the top by itself can be placed on the grass or ground and sat upon
without fear of catching cold.
(7) Its cheapness, as it costs no more than the ordinary fold up stools.
(8) Lasts ten times longer and
(9) Also saves that aggravating accident so common to seats with web tops by
reason of the wood cutting the web away.
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J. of October 1886
Year: 1886

page_text: I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of 67, Strand, in the County of Middlesex, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, a communication to me
from abroad by John A. Hurley, of Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, Manu-
facturer, 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 machines for pulling corks from bottles and it consists
in certain improvements in the construction thereof. My device is illustrated in
the accompanying drawing, which shows a side elevation of the device, with parts
broken out to show construction.
The construction of the machine is as follows:
A is a
A is a barrel having a flaring mouth to receive the nose of the bottle.
bracket supporting said barrel. a is an arm extending from said barrel, and is
adapted to receive the journal or fulcrum d of the lever D. The barrel A, bracket A¹,
and arm a are cast together in one piece. In the barrel by the side of the arm a
there is à slot a¹, which is formed therein at the time of casting.
B is a hollow plunger, which fits in the barrel A, and has on one side of it rack-
teeth b formed in it. These cogs or teeth are sunken, and do not interfere with the
movement of the plunger within the barrel.
On the shaft or fulcrum d of the lever D there is secured a segment-gear D',
which enters the slot a¹ and engages the rack b.
C is a corkscrew stem, which is journalled in the plunger B, and is free to move
vertically. On its lower end is a corkscrew C³, and on its upper end a crank C¹,
by which it can be revolved.
The operation of the device is as follows:
The corked bottle is placed with its nose in the flared opening at the lower end
of the barrel. This raises the corkscrew C³, the stem C, and the crank C¹ up. By
revolving the crank the corkscrew is driven into the cork, and when it is in, the
crank will rest on top of the barrel as shown in Fig. 1. The lever D is then drawn
up and this lifts the plunger up, and it carries the crank, stem and corkscrew up,
and draws the cork out of the bottle up into the barrel.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
In a cork puller, the combination of the barrel A having therein the slot a¹
the plunger B having a series of rack-teeth b sunk in its surface, the lever D,
fulcrumed near said slot a¹ and having thereon a segment-gear D', which enters
said slot and meshes with the rack-teeth on said plunger, and the crank C¹,
connected with said stem and seated on said plunger.
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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1886
Complete Left, 27th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 7th Apr., 1887.

page_text: EDWARD BUDGE Plumber Trevelyan Street Moldgreen Huddersfield do hereby
declare the nature of the invention for AN INVENTION OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MEANS OR APPARATUS EMPLOYED IN THE REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS OF SEAT TAPS and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Improvements relate first to an apparatus for re-facing the Seats of Taps while in
position by first removing the upper part of the Tap and taking out the Valve and
Leather Washer then placing on the Tap my apparatus Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 which by a
few turns of the handle will give motion to the Cutter which will turn or re-face the
Seat of the Tap.
The Improvements relate First to an Apparatus for re-facing the Seats of all kinds
of Taps while fixed or in position, To accomplish this I first remove the upper part of
the Tap and taking out the Valve and Leather Washer, then placing on the tap
my Apparatus as represented in Drawings Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and by a few revolutions
of the Handle A give motion to the Cutter B which may be readily fixed on to the
Spindle B. B and with the feed motion C will re-turn or re-face the Tap Seat. The
Cutters B. B. Fig. 3 are made of Steel or any other hard Metal with the Teeth of
various pitch and are made to cut left or right hand, vertical, horizontal or any
position as the case may require and are made in all sizes and diameters to suit any
size of Tap.
The face of the Cutters B. B. Fig. 3 may be made, round hollow, Taper or flat. To
turn away the worn part of the Seat of the Tap. Some of the Cutters are so
constructed to Burnish the Seat after the worn part or surface as been removed.
The Cutters B. B. Fig. 3 are provided with a ring or Spring to assist the cutters in
making a true revolution and are made in various sizes and diameters to suit
circumstances.
The Cutters may also be revolved by a Ratchet or Belly Brace or other like
contrivance.
Where it is not advisable to turn or reface the Seat of the Tap with the Cutters, I
use a plug of Ground Glass, or Emery or Composition to grind the Seat in place of
turning it.
What I claim as my Invention is
First. The turning or refacing the Seats of all kind of Taps while fixed or in
position but more particularly the domestic water or house Tap.
Second. The use of the Cutters which may vary in diameters and pitch of teeth.
Third. The use of a plug of Ground Glass, Emery or Composition.
Fourth. The use of a Steel, Brass or any other hard metal, ring to assist the Cutters
plugs in making a true revolution.
Dated this 25th day of January 1987
A NEW OR IMPROVED SOCK FOR BOOTS AND SHOES
Year: 1886

page_text: I, THOMAS BARKER of 6 Patmos Todmorden, Lancashire, Sewing Machine Dealer,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "A NEW OR IMPROVED SOCK
FOR BOOTS AND SHOES" 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 a sock composed of a combination
of materials which will be found warm dry, and damp proof, and yet an effective
absorbent of moisture which may gather under the feet of the wearer.
To carry out my invention I make use of horse hair or cork sole, underneath
which I place wire netting made of any suitable material, or other perforated
material may be employed instead of netting, and on the top, or on the other side
of the horse hair or cork sole, I place swansdown, or other suitable soft absorbing
material, all of which are afterwards fastened together by sewing or other means.
Socks made in the manner herein set forth will prove to be very serviceable, as
the wire netting or perforated material is the only part which actually comes into
contact with the insole of the boot, and when the person using these soles is
walking, the bend of the foot will place pressure upon that particular part, whilst
the other part where there is no pressure will be somewhat loose, causing a
circulation of air thereby, which will assist in keeping the sole dry.
This sock may be placed loosely in the boot or shoe, or it may be fastened to the
insole or form part of it.
Soles made in the manner above set forth will be found very beneficial, as the
wool or swansdown is not only warm, but allows a free passage of air and per-
spiration to pass through it, and yet it is a non-conductor of heat, the horse hair
also allows a free passage of air, and is very durable whilst the netting allows a
certain amount of air to lodge under it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim as my invention is;
The manufacture of boot and shoe socks composed of the materials substantially
as herein described.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1886.
Specification Accepted, 7th Jan., 1887.
I, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co., Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has reference to a burnishing tool for burnishing boots and shoes, and
consists in certain improvements hereinafter set forth.
The object of the said invention is to provide a burnishing tool with a blunt Vh aped
burnishing edge, formed in such a manner that a pointed part is obtained to enable the
burnishing of the smallest as well as the largest of shoes.
In the accompanying drawing:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a burnishing tool embodying my improvements.
Figure 2 is a cross section on the line xx.
The burnisher J consists of the enlarged or semi-circular back portion O, and the
forward or odge portion P, connected by the flattened sides R, and this burnisher 'J is
made blunt and V-shaped, so as to provide the point Q by which it may enter the
smallest recesses or curves and thus be suitable for large as well as small boots
or shoes.
It is necessary in cases when shoes and slippers are made with galloon or English
Channel finish, to provide the small rounded portion of on the front or pointed edge
of the burnisher. The said portion q is provided with a guide odge q', against which
the outer edge of the sole is placed, to guide the sole so that its under surface close to
the edge may be burnished.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by my foreign
correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
First. The burnisher J made of a blunt V-shape, substantially as shown, and for
the purpose specified.
Second. The burnisher J made of a blunt V-shape, and having its rear edge thick
as at O and its forward edge sharp as at P, substantially as, and for the purpose,
specified.
Third. The burnisher J made of a blunt V-shape, and having its rear edge thick as
at O and forward edge sharp as at P, and provided with the curved part q and guide
part q', substantially as, and for the purpose, specified.
Fourth. A burnisher for boots and shoes provided with the small curved part q and
guide q¹, substantially as, and for the purpose, specified.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1886.
Complete Left, 9th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 12th Aug., 1887.
1, FERDINAND BOSSHARDT, of the firm of F. Bosshardt & Co. of 4 Corporation Street
Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to produce a candlestick which is more durable,
heaper, will hold firmly any size of candle, and cause no waste, than heretofore has
been the case.
To this end I form the part which bolds the candle with two or more metal arms
springing from an ordinary candlestick bottom. These arms bulge outwards in the
middle and close together at the top, where they are curved concavely, so as to grip
the candle, which is held firmly in its position by the spring power of the said arms.
The said armis may be of any length and metal, and are fixed to any suitable stand
or bottom.
To raise the candle a circular plate is attached to the apex of an ordinary
extinguisher.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Candlesticks.
I, FERDINAND BOSSHARDT, of the firm of F. Bosshardt & Co. of 4 Corporation Street,
Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Engineers & Patent Agents, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention which has been communicated to me from abroad
by John Thomas Warburton, of Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand, Watch-
maker, 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 produce a candlestick which is more durable,
cheaper, will hold firmly any size of candle, and cause no waste, than heretofore has
been the case.
And in order that my invention may be better understood I have caused to be
appended hereunto one sheet of drawings marked with letters of reference indicating
like parts in the various figures.
Figs. 1 & 2 are perspective views of my improved candlestick.
In carrying out my invention I form the part which holds the candle a with two
or more metal arms & springing from an ordinary candlestick bottom c.
These arms which are rivetted to the bottom of the candlestick bulge outwards in
the middle and close together at the-top, where-they are curved concavely, so as to grip
the candle a, which is held firmly in its position by the spring power of the arms b.
The arms b may be of any length and metal, and are fixed to any suitable stand or
bottom.
To raise the candle a circular plate is attached to the apex of an ordinary
extinguisher.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim, is
Providing the base c of a candlestick with two or more arms & springing from below,
bulged outwardly in or about the middle, and close together at the top, where they
are curved concavely for the purpose of gripping the candle, as set forth.
Dated July 7th 1887.
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
4, Corporation Street, Manchester,
Agents to Applicant.
Pharmaceutical Globules.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1886.
Complete Left, 2nd Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 11th Jan., 1887.
Pharmaceutical Globules.
I WM. FRANCIS NORMAN of 37, Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, in the County
of Warwick, Chemist & Druggist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
COATING PILLS, PILULES, & OTHER PHARMACEUTICAL GLOBULES to be as follows:-
:-
A cylinder, circular in shape & rounded at the bottom, of tin or other suitable
material, working on a spindle, to which is attached a small horizontal cog-wheel to
which a rotary motion is given by a vertical multiplying wheel, substantially as shewn
in the accompanying drawings. Having now particularly described & ascertained
the nature of my said invention, & in what manner the same is performed, I declare
that what I claim is, that the necessary rotary & circulating motion is simply &
effectively obtained, & that pills, pilules, etc. may be pearl-coated, sugar coated or
silver coated evenly & expeditiously, & a much more elegant article obtained than
by the hand process in general use.
THOMAS & JAMES TOOGOOD,
Agent to
Wm. Francis Norman.

page_text: An Improved Machine for Coating Pills, Pilules, and other
Pharmaceutical Globules.
I, WILLIAM FRANCIS NORMAN of 37 Warwick Street, Leamington Spa in the county
of Warwick, Chemist & Druggist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED MACHINE FOR COATING PILLS, PILULES & OTHER PHARMACEUTICAL
GLOBULES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement.
A cylinder circular in shape & rounded at the bottom, made of tin or other suitable
material, working upon a spindle attached to a small horizontal cog-wheel, to which a
rotary motion is given by a vertical multiplying wheel substantially as shewn in the
drawing deposited with Provisional Specification.
Having now described & ascertained the nature of my said invention and in what
manner same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :
That the necessary rotary & circulating motion is simply & effectively obtained &
that pills pilules &c may be pearl-coated, sugar coated or silver coated, evenly and
expeditiously and a much more elegant article produced than by the hand process in
general use.
An Improved Means for Fastening Covered Jars, Pots, or Boxes.
Year: 1886

page_text: An Improved Means for Fastening Covered Jars, Pots, or Boxes.
JOSEPH ROBERTS Chemist 1 New Bridge Street Newcastle on Tyne do hereby
declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:
An improved means of fastening covered jars, pots, or boxes (of earthenware
wood or other material) of various shapes. and sizes, perforated or punctured or
bored in base, body, of covers of said jars, pots or boxes as to admit of an elastic
or other form of belt or band which shall secure the lids or covers of all such
vessels and render them unliable to detachment except when desired. The
perforation or puncture to be circular, oval, or other shape-the bands to be
of elastic or other material and secured (after insertion through said punctures
or perforations) by simply tying or by any form of pin or clasp, chemical or other
agency.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means for Fastening Covered Jars, Pots, or Boxes.
JOBEPH ROBERTS Chemist 1 New Bridge St. Newcastle on Tyne I do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for FASTENING COVERED JARS, POTS OR BOXES
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
An improved means of fastening covered jars, pots or boxes, (made of earthen-
ware wood or other material) of various shapes and sizes, by perforating or
puncturing the said jars, pots or boxes in base body or cover of same as to admit
an elastic or other form of belt or band as to secure the lids or covers of all such
vessels & render them thereby unliable to detachment except when desired.
Fig. 1 on the Drawing shews the jar or pot, perforated at the bottom, the band "A"
passing over the top af the cover.
Fig. 2 shows the cover perforated the band A passing under the jar leaving the
cover clear to receive the label.
Fig. 8 shews the perforation through the solid part of the bottom of the jar or
pot, the band A passing over the top of the cover in the same manner as shewn
in Fig. 1.
Fig. 4. shews the perforation through the solid part of the cover (which protects
the band A from coming in contact with the contents of the jar) the band A
passing under the jar or pot in the same manner as shewn in Fig. 2.
N.B. The jar and lid can also if necessary both be perforated and the band
passed through both.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
A new means or principle of puncturing or perforating the lids or bodies of
covered vessels as to admit of an elastic or other form of belt or band to secure the
same and render them unliable to detachment or displacement except when required
or needful.
Improved Military and Riding Top Boots with Graduated Fastenings.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Apr., 1886
Complete Left, 16th Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 11th Feb., 1887.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Military and Riding Top Boots with Graduated
Fastenings.
HERBERT BOYD Doctor of Medicino 7 Tichfield Terrace Regents Park London W.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this Invention is to facilitate the removal of the Boots when wet, and
to arrange Fastenings to suit the varied requirements of Riding Walking & Resting;
and to loosen or tighten the leg of the Boot to fit, as required. The Boot is made to
open on the side from below the Instep to the top of the leg. The leg to be closed by
a Fastening composed of two thin Steel Bars. The Bar attached to the anterior flap
of Boot to be a simple thin Strip of Steel about inch wide with a Button
like Stud at the lower end to fit into a fag on the Posterior Bar, this bar has three
cuts or recesses forming sockets to receive the stud of anterior Bar and on its upper
end has a grooved slide in which upper end of anterior bar slides, the the position to be
regulated by a strap and buckle. The Foot of the Boot to fasten either by a lace led
over small pullies and fastened to the front edge of the Posterior Bar in the leg of the
Boot, by a hook near the top, or by straps as in ordinary Hunting Boots.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Military and Riding Top Boots with Graduated
Fastenings.
I HERBERT BOYD. M.D. Tichfield Terrace Regents Park London N.W. Doctor of
Medicine 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 Boot is made to open at the side from below the instep to top of the Leg as in
Drawing 1. The leg is closed by two steel bars which form the fastenings the thin
steel bar or spring attached to the anterior flap of Boot is about inch wide with a
button like projection on the lower end, to fit into a socket or fag on the posterior bar
at its lower end. On the upper end of the posterior bar is a grooved slide, behind
which, upper end of anterior bar slides the position to be regulated, & the Boot closed
by straps arranged as in Drawing 2.
A, A are the steel bars sewn inside Boot B, B the projecting ends CD, the socket
& slide E E the straps Fig. 1 shows the Boot open Fig. 2 shows it closed as on the
wearers leg, straps or a lever being used to secure it as indicated.
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 which I claim is
1st The two Steel Bars A, A.
2 The two projecting ends B, B.
3 The socket & slide C, D.
4 The straps EE & the general combination for the purpose of making a perfect
tight fitting yet Easily Removable Boots.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LAVATORY BOWLS, & TOILET BASINS
Year: 1886

page_text: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON Estate Agent Wentbridge or Pontefract do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LAVATORY BOWLS,
& TOILET BASINS; to be as follows:-
The above are made, something like a hip bath, with one side higher than the
other, which side forms the back, so that splashes from finger brushes &c, may fly
on to it, & return to the lavatory bowl, or basin, instead of on to the top of the
wash stand, wall papers, covers &c, as is usually the case, when the old level topped
ones are used.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lavatory Bowls and Toilet Basins.
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Estate Agent, Wentbridge Pontefract I do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LAVATORY BOWLS, &
TOILET BASINS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The improved lavatory Bowls, & Toilet basins, are made something like a hip
bath, with one side higher than the other, which side forms the back, so that
splashes from the hands, brushes &c, may fly on to it, & then return to the
Lavatory bowl, or basin, instead of falling on to the top of the stands, tables, walls
&c, as is usually the case, when lavatory bowls, or basins, with level tops, or rims,
are used.
I declare that what I claim, is
Making a Lavatory bowl, or toilet basin, with the rim or top, higher at one side
than the other, in such a form, that it may act as a guard or screen, on to which,
'splashes from the hands, brushes &c, may fall, and from which they will return to
the water left in the Lavatory bowl, or toilet basin, instead of falling on to, and
'soiling the stands walls &c.
1
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON.