matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
COMPOUND SARDINE PASTE
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I HARRIETTE ELIZA WINTLE, of "Moorlands" Great Knowle, Budleigh
Salterton in the County of Devonshire no occupation do hereby declare the
nature of my Invention for A COMPOUND SARDINE PASTE to be as follows:-
Sardine Paste, compounded of ground Sardines, mixed with Mustard, Cloves,
5 Mace, Curry Powder, Black, White, Red and Nepaul Peppers, Nutmeg Oil, Anchovy
& best quality butterine slightly coloured with Oxide of Iron, and hermetically
sealed.

page_text: HARRIETTE ELIZA WINTLE of "Moorlands" Great Knowle Budleigh Salterton
in the County of Devonshire no occupation do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for A COMPOUND SARDINE PASTE and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The contents of an 18 oz. tin of Sardines to be passed through a Mincing
Machine with 2 oz. of the best butterine, then dusted with curry powder & mixed
with a teaspoonful of Anchovy Paste 5 dessert spoonfuls of Sardine oil, dram
& 5 grains of Mixture of Spices & peppers, & Scruple of Oxide of Iron for
colouring repassed through Mincing Machine put in tins & hermetically sealed.
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:
New Substance for Potted Meat, consisting of Sardines and Mixture of Spices
& Peppers in following proportions
30th October 1884.
1/2 oz Ground Cloves.
1 oz Dry Mustard.
1/4 oz Ground Nutmeg.
1/4 oz Ground Mace.
1/4 oz Ground White Pepper.
1 oz Ground Black Pepper.
1/4 oz Red Pepper.
1/8 oz Nepaul Pepper.
1
1
IMPROVEMENTS IN KILNS OR FURNACES FOR BURNING BRICKS, LIME AND SIMILAR MATERIALS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co. Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, London in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the
nature of said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN KILNS OR FURNACES FOR
BURNING BRICKS, LIME AND SIMILAR MATERIALS" 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 kilns or furnaces employed for burning lime,
cement, bricks, gypsum and the like, various forms of which are shown in the
accompanying Drawing in which
Figure 1 is a plan of an angular furnace.
Figure 2 is a plan of a T-shaped furnace.
Figure 3 is a plan of a U-shaped furnace.
Figure 4 is a plan of a furnace having the form of a cross.
Figure 5 is a plan of an H-shaped furnace.
Figure 6 is a plan of a Y-shaped furnace.
-
do not confine myself to making the sides of the kilns containing the angles of
equal length as shown as they may be made of unequal length if desired. Also in
the form shown in Figure 6 the position of the arms may be determined at
will. This latter plan is most advantageously employed for performing double
operations.
The improved kilns can be built upon pieces of land where furnaces or kilns
having bases of round or longitudinal form cannot be erected, or only under
great disadvantages.
Long walls are avoided whereby great stability is obtained in the furnaces or
kilns, as well as in their coverings. By means of the angular arrangement the
disadvantageous accumulative reverberation of the heat at the upper part of
the furnace and the introduction of cold air at the lower part of the same are
reduced.
Moreover the following further advantages are derived from using the various
forms shown, such as convenient loading and unloading, the good access of light
and the regular proceeding of the operations.

page_text: The said furnaces are particularly suitable for direct firing and for firing gas
retorts.
The position of the chimney can be determined at will and can be arranged in a
convenient manner upon any portion of the land upon which it is intended to
erect the furnaceor kiln.
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 :-
.
Furnaces or kilns for burning bricks, lime, cement and similar materials of
substantially the shapes shown in the Drawing.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.
AN IMPROVED POUCH
Year: 1884

page_text: I SIGMUND PULZER of the firm of S. Guiterman, of Lawrence Lane in the City of
London, Hardware Merchant, Do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
AN IMPROVED POUCH, 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 the production of a pouch, the improvement in
which consists in its capability of being opened with the greatest facility, and of
being self-closing. This is effected by the application of a bow-spring, the pouch
being opened by pressing the extremities of the spring together.
My Invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, which are to be read
with this Specification as a part thereof.
A is the body of the pouch, made of any suitable material, according to the
particular contents it is intended to use it for. B is a bow spring of metal,
whalebone, or cane, connected with the body of the pouch at the top corners of the
latter, C, C, and at its own extremities. This connection may be made in any
convenient way, and advantageously by metal caps, D, D, which embrace both the
extremities of the spring, b, b, and the material of the pouch, A.
It is obvious that as the spring is normally in tension, by reason of its being
attached to the top corners of the pouch, as described above, its tendency is to keep
the pouch closed. At the same time a little pressure on the caps or extremities of
the spring, causes the pouch to open as indicated in Figs 1 and 6.
The top edges are furnished with bands, E, E, loose as to their lower edges e, e.
Or instead of these plain bands, I may use two cushions or rolls F, F, either
abutting against each other, or one overlapping the other as illustrated in
Figs 3 & 4. The object of these bands or cushions is to effect a tight closure
of the pouch whenever it is inverted. It is obvious that, when such a course is
desirable, I may use cushions with bands.
This pouch may be used for containing money, tobacco, or the like; or may be
constructed as a lady's satchel as shewn by Fig. 7, or as a card case.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is,
1. The application to pouches for containing money, tobacco, or other articles, of
a bow-spring, corresponding in shape with the pouch, as described, and indicated in
T"...

page_text: 2. In combination with pouches having a bow-spring, the use of two bands or
cushions, or cushions and bands, or one band and one cushion, made of leather or
other suitable material, and secured to the top edges of the body of the pouch, so
that when the pouch is inverted the flaps of said bands, or the cushions, will serve
to prevent the possibility of the contents escaping.
Dated this 1st day of January 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN HOSE REELS
Year: 1884

page_text: INVIDIONAL DE MULTICATION.
I JOHN TAYLER FOOT of 30 Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith in the County
of Middlesex Engraver do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN HOSE REELS to be as follows:-
I attach to the frame or other suitable part of the carriage carrying the reel, a
light frame holding a rod on which revolves and travels in the direction of the axis
of the reel, a grooved wheel over which the hose is carried to the reel, this wheel
is attached to and supported by another grooved wheel which runs on the last
wound coil of hose on the reel, this wheel controls the one over which the hose is
carried to its proper position on the Reel and thereby the hose is coiled evenly and
regularly.
Dated this ground dan of Tan TOOK

page_text: I JOHN TAYLER FOOT of 30, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith in the County
of Middlesex Engraver do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN HOSE REELS and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following stateinent :-
I attach to the frame or other suitable part of the carriage carrying the Reel, a
light frame, on which revolves a grooved wheel over which the hose is carried to
the reel, this wheel is attached to and supported by another grooved wheel which
runs on the last wound coil of hose on the reel and controls the one over which the
hose is carried.
In action, the Coils taking the form of a screw on the Reel, carry the wheels
resting on them in the direction of the Axis of the Reel, when the wheels have
been carried by the revolution of the coils to the extreme side of the reel-the frame
that holds the wheels, exerts a pressure in the reverse direction and thereby starts
a new set of coils.
In the drawings accompanying this description. A is the Reel-B. hose
C. grooved wheels: D. frame-E the wheels and frame thrown out of gear.
..
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.
I claim the application of the guide wheels, substantially as described, to a hose
reel for the purpose of traversing the coils of hose and causing an even and regular
coiling of the hose on the reel.
IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC .BOOT-PROTECTORS
Year: 1884

page_text: $
I, SUSAN HALL, of Bagley Lane, Rodley, near Leeds, in the County of York
do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC
.BOOT-PROTECTORS," to be as follows:-
Hitherto owing to the smoothness of the pegs or prongs whereby the metallic
protectors are secured to the soles and heels of boots or shoes such protectors
frequently work loose and come off'; consequently renewals of the same
frequently necessary before they are worn out.
are
"
Now according to this invention I make the prongs or pegs on the "protectors'
with a screwed or jagged surface or surfaces thereon whereby the prongs or pegs
have a better hold on the boot or shoe and the liability of the protector working
loose or coming off is obvinted.

page_text: I SUSAN HALL of Bagley Lane Rodley near Leeds in the County of York do
hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC
BOOT PROTECTORS and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement reference
being had to the accompanying drawing and to the letters and marks thereon:-
Hitherto owing to the smoothness of the pegs or prongs whereby the metallic
protectors are secured to the soles and heels of boots or shoes such protectors
frequently work loose and come off; consequently renewals of the same are
frequently necessary before they are worn out.
Now in my Improvements I employ similar pegs or prongs on the "protectors"
but form a screwed or jagged surface thereon whereby the pegs or prongs have
a better hold on the boot or shoe and the liability of the protector working loose
or coming off is obviated.
And in order that my invention may be more readily understood reference is
given to the accompanying drawing and to the letters and marks thereon in
which
姿名
"
a is the body of a protector and b are the pegs or prongs whereby the
protector is attached to the sole or heels of boots and shoes. The surface of these
pegs or prongs bare screwed as shewn in the drawing or formed with a jagged
surface thereon, so that they have a better hold on the boot or shoe and con-
sequently the liability of the protector working loose or coming off is obviated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
The construction and application of boot "protectors" having pegs or prongs
formed with a screwed or jagged surface thereon substantially as and for purposes
berein set forth.
NECKTIES, CRAVATS AND BOWS, MADE OF STRAW, "CHIP" AND SIMILAR MATERIAL
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ARTHUR EDGAR SMITH, of 109 Cheapside in the City of London, photographer
on box-wood blocks for engravers, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for NECKTIES, CRAVATS AND BOWS, MADE OF STRAW, "CHIP" AND SIMILAR
MATERIAL, to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is the production of Neckties, Cravats and Bows of
plaited or woven Straw, "Chip" or similar material such as the dried stems or
blades of grasses, or a combination of any or all of them, either plaited or woven.
The Straw, "Chip" or similar material is either plaited or woven at once directly
into the Neckties, Cravats or Bows or it is plaited or woven into the ordinary strips
of plait and afterwards formed and sewn into the Neckties, Cravats or Bows. The
Neckties Cravats or Bows are dyed any color or colors, or the Plait, "Chip" or
similar material is dyed any color or colors before being made up or whilst in the
course of manufacture into Neckties, Cravats or Bows. The fastenings for adjusting
the Neckties, Cravats or Bows on to the collar or neck are made of metal, and the
part which goes round the collar or neck is made of Calico, Linen or similar material
or stuff, or of Straw, "Chip" or similar material either woven or plaited.

page_text: »
I, ARTHUR EDGAR SMITH, of 109 Cheapside in the City of London, photographer
on box-wood blocks for engravers, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for NECKTIES, CRAVATS, AND BOWS, MADE OF STRAW,
"CHIP AND SIMILAR
MATERIAL 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 the production of Neckties, Cravats, and Bows of
plaited or woven straw, "Chip" or similar material such as dried stems or blades of
grasses, or a combination of any or all of them. The straw, "Chip or similar
material is either plaited or woven at once directly into the Neckties, Cravats or
Bows or it is plaited or woven into the ordinary strips of plait and afterwards
formed and sewn into the Neckties, Cravats or Bows. The Neckties, Cravats or
Bows are dyed any color or colors, or the Plait, "Chip" or similar material is dyed
any color or colors before being made up, or whilst in the course of manufacture into
Neckties, Cravats and Bows. The fastenings for adjusting the Neckties, Cravats or
Bows on the collar or neck are made of metal and the part which goes round the
collar or neck, is of calico, linen, or similar stuff, Straw, "Chip" or similar material
either woven or plaited,
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, working straw "Chip" and similar material into neckties, cravats and
bows as hereinbefore described.
Dated this eighth day of September 1884.
A NEW METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STAIR ROD EYES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
WILLIAM HENRY RICHARDS Brass Founder 27 Great Hampton Street
Birmingham and WILLIAM DYKE WILKINSON Brass Founder 27³ Great
Hampton Street Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for A NEW METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STAIR ROD EYES to be as follows:-
We cut out a brass or other metalic blank and bending it with tools from the
centre at right angles We then take a piece of brass, or other metalic tube the
same width as the blank and soldering it, or, by other means securing it in
the angle of the bent blank it forms a new and complete Stair Rod Eye.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
WILLIAM HENRY RICHARDS, Brassfounder, 216 Bradford Street, Birmingham
WILLIAM DYKE WILKINSON, Brassfounder, 216 Bradford Street, Birmingham do
hereby declare the nature of their invention for A NEW METHOD OF MAKING STAIR
ROD EYES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
. We cut out a brass or other metalic blank and bend it by tools from the centre
at right angles, we then take a piece of brass or other metalic tube the same width
as the blank and soldering it or securing it by other means in the angle of the bent
blank it forms a new and complete stair rod eye. Figure 1 shows inside elevation
front elevation plan and section of a stair rod eye constructed according to our 1
patent. Figure 2 shows a modification to be used with a. thicker stair carpet
the metal side shewn before tube is attached and when finished.
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
That the soldering or otherwise attaching the metal tube into the angle of the
blank is a novelty.
IMPROVEMENTS IN RECOIL CUSHIONS FOR FIRE-ARMS
Year: 1884

page_text: "
I, HERBERT JOHN ALLISON, of the firm of Allison Brothers, Patent Agents, of
Chancery Lane, London, in the county of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN RECOIL CUSHIONS FOR FIRE-ARMS 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 cushions or plates to be attached to the butt of fire-arms
for the purpose of taking up or lessening the shock of recoil when the instrument
is discharged.
The object of my invention is to produce an improved form of cushion possessing
greater durability, solidity, and compactness than those now in use, and one that is
less liable to sway to one side at the moment of recoil, and that can be produced
at such slight cost that it can be brought into common use for military and sporting
purposes.
My invention consists of a cushion or pad of soft rubber or other suitable
material or materials, which is applied to the butt of the gun, rifle, or musket,
and retained in place by a skeleton butt-plate of any suitable form or material.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1, is a side view of the butt of a gun, showing
my improved recoil cushion applied thereto; Fig. 2, is an end view of the same;
Fig. 3, is a longitudinal section of a portion of the butt on the line x, x, of
Figure 2.
A indicates the butt of the gun, and B a butt-plate, of iron, brass, horn, hard
rubber, or other suitable material. The centre of said butt-plate is cut away, as
indicated, so as to leave an opening for the face a of a cushion or pad, C, which is
made of soft rubber or other suitable material designed to take up or ease the
recoil of the gun when discharged. Said pad or cushion is applied to the butt of
the gun and is retained in place by the skeleton plate B, whose edges grasp the
edges of the cushion or pad. The plate B is secured to the butt by means of
screws, as usual, or in any other suitable manner. The wearing face a of the
cushion or pad is flush with the outer surface of the skeleton plate, or preferably
projects slightly beyond such surface, as indicated.
I do not limit myself to the form of the skeleton butt-plate, nor to the shape or
number of the openings made thereon. The cushion or pad might be made of
other materials or in other ways.

page_text: I am aware that rubber cushions or pads intended to diminish the force of the
recoil are not new.
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
First. A recoil cushion or pad for fire-arms, constructed of soft rubber or other
suitable material applied to the butt of the weapon, and projecting through and
retained in position by a skeleton butt-plate, of metal, horn, hard rubber, or other
suitable material.
Second. The combination, with the butt A of the skeleton butt-plate B cut away
at its central portion, so as to leave a narrow margin, and a cushion, the edges of
which are clamped by the butt-plate.
AN IMPROVED COLLAPSIBLE BAG FOR TRICYCLISTS to be as follows :
Year: 1884

page_text: I OLINTHUS ROBERTS BARNICOTT of 135 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, in the
County of Cambridge do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "AN
IMPROVED COLLAPSIBLE BAG FOR TRICYCLISTS to be as follows :—
"J
My Invention relates to an improved collapsible water-proof bag chiefly intended
for the use of tricyclists for carrying a hat and luggage sufficient for a tour.
The bag is made of water proof material fastened over rectangular top and
bottom frames or stiffeners by which it is distended in the horizontal direction, only
being free to collapse in the vertical direction when partially filled or empty. The
front side of the bag is so formed by the insertion of gussets or by suitably cutting
the parts of which it is constituted as to be capable of bulging outwards at its
central portion sufficiently to admit of a stiff low crowned hat being placed therein
without liability of being crushed in packing, and so placed as to leave the
rectangular capacity of the bag clear and unobstructed for the reception of other
luggage.
The bag is provided with overlapping hinged flaps on its four sides closing the
mouth of the bag which is situated at the bottom thereof in order that no rain can
possibly enter.
The bag is slung beneath a suspension or carrier frame of iron to which it is
attached by suitable straps or connections and which is removably fixed at the back
rest of the riders saddle or seat or other part of the tricyclo.
The bag is provided with external pockets at the ends and is secured by
encircling straps which pass at either side of the bulging portion containing the hat
above mentioned.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TROUSER SUSPENDERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ARTHUR CHARLES HENDERSON of 47 Museum Street, Oxford Street in the
Parish of Bloomsbury and County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer and Patent Agent
do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN TROUSER
SUSPENDERS, 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 the Invention is to so suspend the trousers, that they are kept
smooth, and free from creases.
The apparatus consists of a hollow cylindrical tube A, of metal of some sort;
fixed in the centre of which is a hook G, on the upper part or surface of this tube,
and on each side of the hook G, slots F. F¹ are made whose object is to allow the
bent up parts H. H¹ of the tubes B. B¹ to slide backwards and forwards in these
openings for lengthening the tube.
The tubes B. B', slide within the tube A, or spring out of it, by aid of the
springs C. C. These tubes terminate with half moon shaped pieces D. D¹ which
rest against the inner sides of the waist of the trousers, when the apparatus is in
use. The tubes B. B¹ move or slide in the tube A, in equal proportions on each side,
as their length is increased, and this movement is automatically effected by aid of
the spiral springs C. C'.
The bent up parts H. H of the tubes B. B¹, slide in the slits F, F¹, and serve as
checks in holding by holding in the notches or cross cuts E. E¹ when the apparatus
is not in use and so keeps the tubes closed within the main tube A.
By aid of these extending tubes in conjunction with the spiral springs, the
apparatus can be adapted to any sized waist, or it may be used for suspending
other articles of dress.
In the accompanying Drawings Fig. 1 shows the suspender closed. Fig. 2 being
a plan of the same. Fig. 3 represents the suspender extended. Fig. 4 is an arched
form of the same annliance

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The trouser suspender consisting of the tube A, in which the tubes B. B¹ slide
by aid of the springs C. C¹, and the guides or slits F. F'. The ends D. D¹, and the
central hook G.
2. I claim also the circular form of the tubes as shown by Fig. 4 as and for the
purposes herein specified.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATus for CLEANING PIPES, OR CIGAR TUBES
Year: 1884

page_text: WM ALFRED HURST, 53 Wells Street, Camberwell, Surrey, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATus for
CLEANING PIPES, OR CIGAR TUBES to be as follows:-
To the bowl of pipe, or orifice of cigar tube, I fit by means of a cork, or other
suitable plug, a small boiler filled with water either with or without any chemical
mixture, to aid in removing the deposits of nicotine. The boiler may be made of
tin, copper, brass, white metal, or any suitable material, and may be electro or
nickel plated. To prevent the flame from injuring any portion of the pipe a metal
shield is fixed between the cork plug and the smaller end of the boiler. A cork
plug may be added to this appliance for use in cleansing cigar tubes or holders.
To use the appliance the cork is inserted in the bowl, the boiler half filled with
fluid, and the pipe held by the stem over a flame or gas jet, the steam then
generated enters the bowl and thence to the stem of the pipe cleaning out the
nicotine.

page_text: I, WILLIAM ALFRED HURST of 53 Wells Street Camberwell in the County of
Surrey Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR CLEANING PIPES OR CIGAR TUBES and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide an improved appliance for cleansing
pipes, cigar holders, or cigarette holders, for which purpose I make a small vessel
or boiler preferably of cylindrical shape of brass or other metal. The top of the
said vessel is narrowed into a neck around which is fitted a metal shield, to provent
the flame injuring the pipe, or cigar holder or cigarette holder. I also provide a
plug of cork or other suitable material bored through the centre to fit around the
neck of the small vessel or boiler.
In order that my invention may be better understood I append the accompanying
drawings in which A is the vessel or boiler. B shews the metal shield C the
plug of cork or other material and, D the appliance fitted complete.
The action of my appliance is as follows Into the bowl of the pipe the cork.
plug is inserted the vessel is filled with water or other liquid, the pipe or holder is
then held, with the appliance attached, over a gas or other flame so that the flame
comes in contact with the vessel. The heat causing the water to boil generates
steam which enters the bowl (which acts as a condenser) and then passes out
through the stem of the pipe cleansing it from all impurities and obstructions.
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 wha
I claim is
1. A pipe, cigar holder, or cigarette-holder cleaner acting in the manner herein-
before described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated Gay or
JOHN BLACK,
Of Lulmau & Co,
8, Essex Street, Strand,
Applicant's Agents.
AN IMPROVEMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS IN LAWN TENNIS BATS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I CHARLES MALINGS of the firm of Jefferies & C° of Woolwich in the County
of Kent, Racquet, Cricket and Lawn Tennis Manufacturers do hereby declare the
nature of said Invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS IN LAWN
TENNIS BATS" and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Heretofore it has been customary to make lawn tennis bats with the edge of the
frame rounded which is often objectionable and prevents the ball touching the gut
close to the edge of the bat and the ball striking the rounded frame is liable to be
sent in the reverse direction to that required. Now according to my Invention
I make the inside of the frame with a bevilled surface extending to or nearly to
the gut.
The accompanying Drawings illustrate the manner in which I carry my Invention
into effect.
Figure 1 is a front elevation and Figure 2 is a transverse section through the
line A A of Figure 1 of a lawn tennis bat constructed according to my Invention.
a shows the bevilled sides or surface of the frame but I do not limit myself to the
precise angle of the bevil so long as it is bevilled.
"
By my Invention a greater surface than heretofore is obtained for play and the
return of the ball is more surely effected, as should the ball strike the bevilled
surface it is still returned in the direction required. A larger bat than heretofore
can also be made without increasing the weight of the bat.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
In a lawn tennis bat, the forming of the sides of the frame bevilled substantially
as and for the purposes described and illustrated with reference to the accompanying
Drawings.
Duted this Savanth day of June 188
IMPROVEMENTS IN LADIES BOOTS
Year: 1884

page_text: We WILLIAM HAYWOOD and JAMES DYCHE both of Marsh Street Stafford in.
the County of Stafford and both Boot and Shoe Manufacturers do hereby declare
the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN LADIES BOOTS" and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement that is to say :—
Our Invention has for its object improvements in ladies boots by which they
are made stronger and more durable and easier to wear besides looking more
elegant in appearance.
In order that our invention may be more clearly understood and readily carried
into practice we have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings on which is shown
a perspective view looking at the back and outer side of our invention applied to a
buttoned ladies boot.
Now on reference to the illustration it will be seen that the back part a, a, a, of
the upper has no seam down neither has the front part b, b, b, this part of the
upper being blocked from one piece of leather which may be done in the following
manner: The front part b, b, b, having been properly blocked upon a last or block
having a somewhat short line both back and front the leg piece is rolled or other-
wise bent back to afford a perfect hold in forcing the leather around the back in
which position it is securely held by clamps or pivoted levers attached to the
block until the upper is set or a series of holes may be made in a plate or plates at
the top and bottom of the last to receive pegs to stretch out the leather by the
help of a roller.
In making laced boots the back only is blocked and this bending or blocking is
more accomplished than in the case of both the back and the front herein before
described.
The designs of these boots may be varied to any desired extent and we call boots
so made

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
First. The improvements in ladies buttoned boots of an upper which is blocked
both back and front from one piece of leather substantially as herein set forth.
Second. The improvements in ladies laced boots of an upper which is blocked at
the back from one piece of leather substantially as herein set forth.
בז
GEORGE BARKER,
Agent for the Applicant,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER CLOSETS
Year: 1884

page_text: I SAMUEL HENRY ADAMS Engineer of 54 Coney Street York do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER CLOSETS to be as
follows:-
In addition to the ordinary flushing rim of the closet or in place thereof
I provide in or near the trap an aperture through which when the water is
discharged to the pan a certain proportion of it will be projected and this water
being directed upon the trap will rapidly cleanse it by carrying away all deposit
the scouring being more effectually carried out than is usually the case.

page_text: I SAMUEL HENRY ADAMS Engineer of 54 Coney Street York, do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER CLOSETS, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
In addition to the ordinary flushing rim of the closet or in place thereof I provide
at or near the back of the trap an aperture through which when the water is
discharged to the pan a certain proportion of it will be forcibly projected and this
water being directed upon the trap will rapidly cleanse it by carrying away all
deposit &c. the scouring being more effectively carried out and with a smaller
amount of water than is usually the case. Figs. 1 and 2 represent water closets
arranged according to my present Invention having in addition to the ordinary
flushing rim or in place thereof the aperture at A through which when the
discharge takes place a certain proportion is projected which will rapidly cleanse
the trap by carrying away all deposit. Fig. 3 shews my Invention as detached
from any closet. A being the aperture for admission of water. This Invention
may be used with any form of pan or cistern, the latter being either automatic or
non-automatic, or the arrangement of closet and trap may differ from that shewn in
the Drawing, provided that the trap is flushed out substantially as and for the
purposes herein set forth.
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 use of any closet pan or trap, or for other similar purpose-in
which an aperture is provided as at A or such arrangement for the purpose of
washing out the trap substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 25th day of March 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TABLE-FORKS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I JULIUS JOHN CULPEPER VALPY of Elsie Rectory East Dereham in the
County of Norfolk Clerk in Holy Orders, do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN TABLE-FORKS" to be as follows:-
I make the part, or parts of the inner prong, or prongs, as the case may be, next
to the belly of the fork, curved outwards, so that when the fork lies on the table,
the curved part or parts rests or rest thereon, and the outer prongs do not touch it.
The outer prongs lie higher than the inner prong or prongs. The food rests on the
latter, and is kept thereon by the outer prongs, and thus the liability to its falling
off whilst the fork is being raised to the mouth is obviated. The point or points
of the inner prong or prongs being lower than the points of the outer prongs, the
food is caught on the inner prong or prongs, and kept thereon by the outer
prongs which lie higher as already stated.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JULIUS JOHN CULPEPER VALPY, of Elsing Rectory East Dereham in the
County of Norfolk Clerk in Holy Orders do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for LMPROVEMENTS IN TABLE-FORKS and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by tho
following statement :-
For the better explanation of my invention I refer to the accompanying
drawings in which Figure 1 is a side view of my improved Table-fork. Figure
is a front view of the same. I make the part or parts a a figure 1 of the inner
prong or prongs, as the case may be, next to the belly of the fork curved outwards,
so that when the fork lies on the table the part or parts aforesaid rests or rest
thereon, and the outer prongs do not touch it. The point or points a¹ a¹ figure 1
of the central prong or prongs, are depressed so as to lie lower than the outer
prongs. The food resting on the central prong or prongs is kept thereon by the
outer prongs, and thus the liability of the food to fall off whilst the fork is being
raised to the mouth is obviated.
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 formation of the inner prong or prongs, as the case may be, of a table
fork at the part or parts where it or they join the belly of the fork, and also at it
or their points in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in the.
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 30th day of April 1885.
P. O'HALLORAN,
Agent for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C.
AN IMPROVED COMBINED HAT BRUSH AND HAT. CUSHION
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
WILLIAM LUKSCH fancy goods manufacturer 2 King Street Finsbury Square
London do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED COMBINED
HAT BRUSH AND HAT. CUSHION to be as follows:-
The combination of a hat brush and a hat cushion, consisting of a soft and
flexible oblong cushion, without uncovred wood and having at the end a brush of
bristle, hair or other suitable materials of the same width as the said cushion.and
attached thereto.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION. ·
WILLIAM LUKSCH fancy goods manufacturer 53 Chiswell Street E.C. London
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED. COMBINED HAT
BRUSH AND HAT CUSHION and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The combination of a hat brush and a hat cushion consisting of a soft and
flexible oblong cushion without uncovered wood and having at the end a brush of
bristle hair or other suitable materials of the same width as the said cushion and
attached thereto.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim as my invention and as its chief feature of novelty is
The improved combination of the said hat brush and hat cushion.
IMPROVED MUSICAL SOUNDING APPARATUS FOR CLOCK AND OTHER CHIMES
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN HARRINGTON of "The Enamel and Cradle Spring Works" Coventry in
the County of Warwick, Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of the said
Invention for IMPROVED MUSICAL SOUNDING APPARATUS FOR CLOCK AND OTHER
CHIMES to be as follows:-
For this purpose instead of employing the costly gongs or bells hitherto
employed, I employ metallic tubes which I suspend vertically by means of catgut,
cord or other suitable material.
This I effect by making either transverse perforations through the tubes at a
short distance from their upper ends or by making an upwardly inclined cut or
opening in one side of the tube. Care must be taken that the suspension cat-gut,
cord or other material shall not touch the sides of the tubes as, were such the case,
the tone would be greatly weakened and injured.
I arrange these tubes in any convenient order and I arrange the hammers so as
to strike the same at their upper parts above the point of suspension thereof
thereby obtaining the best effect and at the same time preventing any undue
swaying motion being communicated to the said tubes.
By these means I obtain a cheap and superior substitute for the gongs and bells
hitherto employed in chiming apparatus.

page_text: swaying motion being communicated to the said tubes a. In the drawings I have
represented the tubes a to be suspended from a bar d by means of catgut, cord or
other material b and the hammers c to be suspended from a projecting portion d
of such bar d by chains c or it might be by other suitable means of suspension
whilst the hammers c are operated by means of chains c³ or it might be by other
means of connection attached to the long ends of levers e the short ends of which
are operated by a pin barrel which is rotated at the required times by the clock
mechanism which may be of any suitable construction.
If desired the lower ends of the tubes a may be held by catgut, cord or other
suitable material in a similar manner to that adopted for their suspension thereby
preventing the possibility of any undue swaying thereof and the hammer c may be
held and operated in any other convenient manner.
The improved muscial sounding apparatus herein described is equally applicable
to all kinds of chiming apparatus whether operated by clockwork or otherwise.
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 employment of metallic tubes a in the construction of musical sounding
apparatus of clock and other chimes substantially as herein shown and described.
2. The employment of chiming apparatus consisting of metallic tubes a suspended
near their upper ends by cords b and sounded by means of hammers c operated by
any suitable apparatus set in motion by clockwork or by other suitable means
substantially as herein shown and described.
JOHN HARRINGTON.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF SECURING STAIR RODS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, ROBERT CALDER CHRISTIAN, of Ranelagh Road, in the County of Dublin,
Ireland, Commission Agent, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF SECURING STAIR RODS," to be as follows:-
The object of my Invention is to produce means for securing stair rods, whereby
their insertion and removal can be effected in a more ready and simple manner than
hitherto so far as I am aware.
To this end I form a simple plate of brass or other suitable metal, provided with
a curved projection at its centre, and with a tapered point at one end, so that when
the tapered point is inserted in the riser of the staircase, the stair rod may be
dropped into the said curved projection and there held securely. Or the device may
be formed of an angle plate, with one arm provided with the curved projection, said
angle plate being secured to the staircase by means of screws, and the stair rods
dropped into the curved projection as in the first modification of my Invention.
By this arrangement the stair rods can be readily inserted and removed, and when
placed are held secure.
Dated this Ninth d
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
Agents for Applicant,
10, Leinster Street, Dublin.

page_text: I ROBERT CALDER CHRISTIAN, of Ranelagh Road, in the county of Dublin,
Ireland, Commission Agent do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF SECURING STAIR RODS 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 means for securing stair rods, whereby
the insertion and removal of said stair rods can be effected in a more ready and
simple manner than hitherto, so far as I am aware,
To this end I form a simple plate of brass or other suitable metal, provided with
a curved projection at its centre, and with a tapered point at one end, so that when
the tapered point is inserted in the riser of the staircase, the stair rod may be
dropped into the said curved projection and there held securely.
In my provisional specification I described a modification of my invention
consisting of an angle iron with one arm provided with the curved projection; I do
not find this modification so effectual for the purpose in view and hereby disclaim
same.
The accompanying drawings illustrate more clearly the nature of my said
Invention. Fig 1 is an elevation and fig 2 a plan. When fixing the device in
position the pointed end is driven into the riser of the staircase in a horizontal
direction and a screw or nail passed through the aperture at the other end. The
stair rod is dropped into the curved projection where it is held in a secure 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:-
The use and application of a device constructed in the manner, and for the
purpose, substantially as herein described and set forth.
A
1041
. J. K. FAHIE & SON,
Agents for Applicant,
10, Leinster Street, Dublin.
AN IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF AND FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATION IN STEAM BOILERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, HENRY HUGDES of the City and County of Bristol, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of the said invention for "AN IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR
PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF AND FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATION IN STEAM
BOILERS, to be as follows:—
This Invention relates to a preparation intended for preventing the formation of
and for removing incrustations in steam boilers of overy description.
The component parts of the above composition and the mode of preparation aro
as follows:
same product in a soud form,
I take,
Four parts of Acacia Terra Mimosa,
Two parts of Catechu or Terra Japonica,
Two parts of ground Oak bark,
Two parts gum Senegal,
and reduce the whole by dry steam in a large jacketted pan and evaporate to a
paste which by exsiccation forms into a block or solid mass.
The above constitutes an improvement on the product for which Letters Patent
were grauted to Charles Terrett, N° 957.-1863.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
I HENRY HUGHES of the City and County of Bristol, Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of the said invention for "AN IMPROVED COMPOSITION FOR
PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF AND FOR REMOVING INCRUSTATION IN STEAM
"
BOILERS 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 preparation intended for preventing the formation of
and for removing incrustation in steam boilers of every description.
The component parts of the above composition and the mode of preparation are
as follows:-
Tft
-
the maton T
1 echanical POGO
to wake my pronuration
and then I take-
1 part of Acacia Terra Mimosa.
1 part of Catechu or Terra Japonica.
1 part of Ground Oak Bark.
1 part of Gum Senegal.
1 part of Myrabolans in a liquid form, say at 50° Twaddell
and blend the whole by infusion into one mass which is then evaporated and
concentrated in vacuo to a hydrometrical standard strength of 80° Twaddell. The
resulting product I designate "Liquid Anti-Lithon."
In order to manufacture the same product in a solid form, T take—
4 parts of Acacia Terra Mimosa.
2 parts of Catechu or Terra Japonica.
2 parts of ground Oak Bark.
2.parts of Gum Senegal.
and reduce the whole by dry steam in a large jacketted pan and evaporate to a
paste, which by exsiccation, forms into a block or solid mass..
The above constitutes an improvement on the product for which Letters Patent
were granted to Charles Terrett N° 957 of 1863.
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 liquid and solid compositions for preventing and removing
incrustation in steam boilers, such compositions consisting respectively of the
combination of ingredients and prepared in the manner herein specified.
Date 4m 10th day of Much 100%