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Year: 1886

page_text: I, CATHARINE FINK, residing at 362, Boundary Avenue, Baltimore, in the
County of Baltimore and State of Maryland, in the 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:-
My invention relates to improvements in lubricating compounds, and has for its
object to cheapen the cost of such lubricants and at the same time increase the
lubricating properties of the oils used in the compound. My invention consists in
mixing with animal, vegetable or mineral oils, a composition composed of lime-
water, French chalk, muriate of ammonia, carbonate of ammonia, bicarbonate of
potash, boreate of soda and sulphur, as will more fully appear.
In carrying out my invention, I take 20 to 25 pounds of unslacked lime and
put it into a barrel or other suitable vessel, and pour over the same one bucket of
hot water.
After the lime has become slacked; I fill the barrel with cold soft water, and stir
the same well, after which I allow it to settle for a few hours.
After the lime has settled, the clear water is drawn off, and mixed with the
following ingredients.
To 42 gallons of lime water, I add 10 pounds French chalk, 4 ounces muriate of
ammonia; 4 ounces of carbonate of ammonia; 2 ounces carbonate of potash ;
2 ounces boreate of soda, and 10 pounds sulphur, all of which are intimately
mixed so as to form a homogeneous mass or compound.
To make two barrels of lubricating oil, I take animal, vegetable or mineral oils
of any kind, and add thereto an equal amount, gallon for gallon, of the compound
above mentioned, which is intimately mixed or incorporated, when the same is
ready for use. If crude petroleum is used, I take gallon for gallon of the mixture,
and the crude petroleum and add thereto for one barrel of 40 gallons, 2 gallons of
lard oil, or any other suitable animal oil.
I do not confine myself to any precise proportions as they may be varied to
suit the oil with which it is mixed, or to meet the requirements of the climate in
which the lubricant is to be used.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. A lubricating compound composed of animal, vegetable or mineral oil, mixed
with compound such as described and in essentially the proportions set forth.
2. A lubricating compound composed of crude petroleum, oil and lard oil combined
with the mixture hereindescribed and in the proportions set forth.
3. The mixture hereindescribed for lubricating purposes, consisting of oil and a
compound of lime-water, French-chalk, muriate of ammonia, carbonate of ammonia,
carbonate of potash, boreate of soda, and sulphur, as set forth.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1886.
Complete Left, 18th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 26th Apr., 1887,
THOMAS SIMPSON.

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Crests, and other Designs for Fixing upon Coal Boxes and other
Furniture.
I THOMAS SIMPSON 23 Palace Square Upper Norwood London S.E. Commercial
Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to he particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
The adoption of embossed or raised shields removeable or refixable at any time by
the use of screws fixed to the Shields to be used for Painting, Japanning or Enamelling
Arms, Crests and other designs for fixing upon Coal Boxes or any other furniture, see
the drawing attached to my provisional specification the section showing the invention
which I claim, the same not having been in use for the purpose of improvements in
ornamenting or decorating Coal Boxes and other articles of furniture.
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 as
herein shown and described.
Also in economy of stock-keeping for sale, whereas, instead of keeping large
stocks of any article of furniture requiring arms upon them small stocks only are
required by the use of removeable shields which are comparatively inexpensive and
may be transferred from one article to another or kept in stock ready for fixing when
required.
Improvements in Fire Irons.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1886.
Complete Left, 10th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 11th Feb., 1887.
"
Improvements in Fire Irons.
WILLIAM EDWARD HEATH 756 Holloway Road, Islington in the County of
Middlesex, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as
follows:-
I form a poker with one end hollow in conical or other form the hollow end is
pierced with holes at short intervals the base of the conical hollow is open.
The operation of the poker is as follows.
When thrust into the lower part of the fire to stir it, it is allowed to remain a short
time, the hollow conducts fresh atmospheric air through the holes into the centre of
the fire causing quick combustion and thus revives a fire which has been allowed to
become nearly extinguished.
WM. EDWD. HEATH.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fire Irons.
WILLIAM EDWARD HEATH of 756 Holloway Road Islington in the County of
Middlesex Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
I form a poker with one end hollow in conical or other form the hollow end is
pierced with holes at short intervals the base of the conical hollow is open.
The operation of the poker is as follows
When thrust into the lower part of the fire to stir it it is allowed to remain a short
time the hollow conducts fresh atmospheric air through the holes into the centre of
the fire causing quick combustion and thus revives a fire which has been allowed to
become nearly extinguished.
The drawing represents a poker formed after my invention, A is the handle, B the
lower part or tongue having perforations C, the tongue may be formed in one, with
the handle, or rivetted to the same as shewn."
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
A hollow or atmospheric ventilating poker the lower part or tongue of which is
hollow and perforated at short intervals for the purposes herein described and
illustrated.
WM. EDWD). HEATH.
AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE IMITATION OF INLAID WOOD
Year: 1886

page_text: I JAMES RITZDORFF of Bonn in the German Empire, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of said invention for "AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE
IMITATION OF INLAID WOOD and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement: →
"
In carrying out the process of this invention the surface of the wood to be
treated is made smooth and then impregnated with a solution of approximately
one third boiled linseed oil and two thirds turpentine mixed with benzine. When
this solution has become dry the surface treated is rubbed over with fine glass
paper, and the design to be applied which is cut out strong thin paper, tin foil or
other suitable material is laid or fixed on the surface of the wood in the manner
of a stencil plate and the exposed surface painted over with a somewhat con-
centrated solution of shellac light or dark with a thin solution of a transparent
colouring matter of the colour required. When this has become dry a solution
of ozokerite and benzine is laid on over the same. In order to be better able to
see whether all the parts of the design are covered over, this solution may be
browned with asphalt varnish, ozokerite being colourless. When the design or
such part thereof as is uncovered by the stencil plate has been covered over
evenly, the stencil is removed and after a short time the whole of the surface of
the design including that portion of it which has already been stencilled is laid
over with a mordant or stain dissolved in water and of the desired tinge, or
different tinges of water mordants or stains may be employed. The water
mordant or stain does not affect the previously stencilled parts but only that
portion of the design not stencilled in the manner described. The surface that has
thus been treated is then rubbed over with benzine by means of a soft cloth
whereupon the design shews up clearly. Fine glass paper is now again rubbed
over the surface and the design retouched. The whole surface is now painted
over with a light white or yellow shellac solution and when this has become dry
it is rubbed over with glass paper or otherwise lightly ground over, then rubbed
over with wax or merely polished. In this way inlaid wood or marqueterie work.
may be produced to represent several kinds of wood; it may also be shaded or
burnt with a burning instrument.

page_text: Instead of the substances or solutions mentioned-I may also use for the
carrying out of my invention such as are of a similar nature and which operate.
in a similar way.
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 process for the imitation of inlaid wood or marqueterie work carried out by
the aid of the materials stated or by others of a similar nature substantially as
described.
Year: 1886

page_text: I WILLIAM DAVIES of Liverpool in the County of Lancaster, Superintendent
Engineer, 40 Aubrey Street Liverpool do hereby declare the nature of this Inven-
tion to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to improvements in the kind of apparatus described in
the Specification of Letters Patent N° 4643 of the 7th December 1877.
According to the present Invention the tube or cap which forms part of the
piston of the apparatus which piston moves up and down in a chamber surround-
ing the stand pipe is made taper or conical or of equivalent form instead of parallel
the lesser end being upwards. By this means the apparatus is made more sensitive
on charging.
J. HENRY JOHNSON,
Agent for the said William Davies,

page_text: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating, Controlling, or
Measuring the Supply of Liquids for Waterclosets and for
other Purposes.
I WILLIAM DAVIES of Liverpool in the County of Lancaster do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
This Invention relates to improvements in the kind of apparatus described in
the Specification of Letters Patent No 4643 of the 7th December 1877-The
Faccompanying drawing represents in vertical section and plan an apparatus con-
structed according to the present Invention-The tube or cap a which forms part
of the piston b of the apparatus which piston moves up and down in the chamber c
surrounding the stand pipe d is made taper or conical or of equivalent form
(instead of with parallel sides throughout the length) the lesser end being
upwards By this means the apparatus is made more sensitive on charging-The
other parts of the apparatus are or may be as illustrated of the same construction
and arrangement as those described in the aforesaid Specification of the Patent 4643
'of 1877 and therefore require no special description here but I have shewn the
lower or piston portion of the tube or cap as being provided with a packing ring
but this is not necessary although it may be used if desired.
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 apparatus of the kind hereinbefore referred to a tube or cap a of a conical
or equivalent form arranged substantially as "herein before described 'and illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
.
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Year: 1886

page_text: I, JAMES CONLONG, of Hollin Bank Blackburn in the County of Lancaster,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in metallic pistons and has for its object
to produce a piston packing which contains a great amount of elasticity, which
forms a tight packing either for a cylinder with a true bore, or with an untrue or
oval bore, and which will be more durable, cheaper & easier applied to the piston
head, than heretofore has been the case.
To this end I produce a ring of suitable material and size, in which I form
around the periphery, partially but not wholly through the width, a suitable number
of slits or slots.
These slits or slots commence from each edge or side, and terminate about three
fourths of the width of the ring, in such a manner that each edge or side of the
ring will represent the open and closed ends of the slits or slots respectively.
In order to prevent the fluid or steam from making its way through the said
slits or slots I employ two of such rings on the piston head one around the other,
and place the same in such a position to each other that the slits or slots of the
outer or inner ring will be covered by the materials of the inner or outer ring
respectively as the case may be. These rings being suitably fastened together are
prevented from changing their relative positions and form a very durable and
elastic packing for any kind of piston.
This packing I also employ in lieu of stuffing boxes for piston rod glands, in
which case the rings are made rather larger than when employed for pistons.
1005

page_text: I am aware that prior to my invention springs of a similar construction have
been used in pistons, for forcing the packing against the interior of the cylinder,
but not as a packing itself, I therefore wish it to be understood that what
I claim, is :-
1st. A packing for pistons consisting of an inner and outer, ring a & a³, placed on
each other, provided with helical or rectangular slits or slots b and employed on
the piston head A, in such a manner, that the outer ring a will be in intimate
contact with the interior of the cylinder, substantially as set forth.
2nd. The application of the construction of packing, viz rings, named in the
preceding claim, for glands etc, in lieu of stuffing boxes, substantially as set forth.
JAMES
CONLONG.
By Bosshardt & Grant,
Agents to the Applicant,
4, Corporation Street, Manchester.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BATTING SHIELDS OR GUARDS FOR THE USE OF CRICKETERS
Year: 1886

page_text: I, PERCIVAL SURRIDGE of 112 Rockingham Street Newington in the County of
Surrey Cricket Bat Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN BATTING SHIELDS OR GUARDS FOR THE USE OF CRICKETERS "
to be as follows:-
This invention relates to shields or guards for the protection of the hands from
injury when batting, and my improvements consist in constructing such shields of
thin sheet metal which may be perforated if desired; or they may be formed
of wire. The metal is covered at the back with leather or canvas and lined on
the side next the hand with felt or other soft material.
The shields may be either round or oval and are attached to the hands by straps
or bands of leather or india-rubber.
By my invention the backs of the hand and knuckles are effectually protected
whilst the palms are uncovered thus enabling the batsman to obtain a firm grasp
of the bat-handle which cannot be done when wearing ordinary batting gloves.
I am aware that shields have been attached to the handle of the bat but they
interfere so much with the movements of the arms and hauds of the player as to
be practically useless.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Batting Shields or Guards for the Use of
Cricketers.
I PERCIVAL SURRIDGE of 112 Rockingham Street Newington in the County of
Surrey Cricket Bat maker I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN BATTING SHIELDS FOR THE USE OF CRICKETERS 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 Shields or Guards for the protection of the hands from
injury when batting and my improvements consist in constructing such Shields of
thin sheet metal which may be perforated if desired or they may be formed of
wire. The metal is covered at the back with leather india-rubber or canvass and
lined on the side next the hand with felt or other soft material.
The shields may be either round or oval and are attached to the hands by straps
or bands of leather or india-rubber. By my Invention the backs of the hands and
knuckles are effectually protected whilst the palms are uncovered thus enabling
the batsman to obtain a firm grasp of the bat handle which cannot be done when
wearing ordinary batting gloves.
I am aware that Shields have been attached to the handle of the bat but they
interfere so much with the movements of the arms and hands of the player as to
be practically useless.
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 substitution of metal for leather, thus increasing power of resistance.
(2) Freedom, enabling the hand to take a firmer grasp of the bat.
Year: 1886

page_text: WILLIAM FORD STANLEY, of Cumberlow, South Norwood, Surrey, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
In this invention the teeth of the saws are made in separate pieces which are
jointed to each other in such a manner that they may fold up or coil to render
them portable. These portable saws are adapted to any kind of mechanical work
but are especially adapted to the cutting of living timber. They may be used by
Surveyors, Forresters Sappers, and mechanical workers generally.
The jointing of the teeth of the saws is effected by joining separate plates, or
teeth together with movable joints. The joints may be made in any convenient
manner, but preferably by rivets from plate to plate.
The teeth will be made wholly or partly of steel, and be, generally nickeled or
tinned. They may be of any ordinary form of saw teeth but the American tooth
shown on the drawings will be preferred. The saws will have cross, or other
handles suitable for working them. The general construction of these saws is shown
fully by the drawings.
Fig. 1. Teeth formed of plates rivetted together for cutting timber (elevation).
Fig. 2. Plan of the above showing alternate joining of teeth.
Fig. 24 Plan of Fig. 1 showing alternate single and double teeth.
Fig. 3. Elevation-Several teeth on one plate shown riveted together.
Fig. 3 Section of the same, A to B.
Fig. 4. Showing single plate of teeth jointed together on one plane.
Fig. 4 Section of the saine from C to D.
Fig. 5. Section of the joint of the above, double dimensions; the plate is split
down and riveted afterwards.
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 method of rendering a saw portable for mechanical work by making the
teeth in separate pieces which are jointed together in such a manner as to make
the saw capable of being folded up into a small space.
2. The making of suitable teeth and rivets or screws to make up such saws.
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Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Soap.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1886.
Complete Left, 11th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 30th Sept., 1887.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Soap.
JOSEPH WRIGHT Clifton Villa Washwood Heath Road Saltley Birmingham
Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
That Soap from the Bar can be cut the exact weight with Knives either in
1 lbs. lbs. & lbs. separately or the whole three combined without having to be
weighed.
Fig. 1 side elevation of Knife.
Fig. 2 plan of cutting edge.
Fig. 3 Handle.
Fig. 4 1 lb. Knife.
Fig. 5 Bolt.
Fig. 6&lb. Knife.
Fig. 7 end elevation of Figs. 3 & 4.
Fig. 8 1 lb. distance Tube.
Fig. 9 lb. distance Tube.
Fig. 10 lb. distance Tube.
Fig. 11 Nut for ends of Fig. 5.
Fig. 12 Washer for regulating distance Tubes.
Dated this the 9th day of October 1886.

page_text: JOSEPH WRIGHT Clifton Villa Washwood Heath Road Saltley Birmingham
Commercial Traveller 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 :-
Commercial Traveller 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:-
EXPLANATION OF DRAWINGS ACCOMPANYING MY PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Fig. 1 end elevation of Knives.
Fig. 2 plan of Knives on cutting edge.
Fig. 3 Cast Iron Handle.
Fig. 4 1 lb. Knife.
Fig. 5 Rod going through Tubes.
Fig. 6&lb. Knives.
Fig. 7 end of Knife Blade.
Fig. 8 Distance Tube for 1 lb. Knife.
Fig. 9 Distance Tube for Knife.
Fig. 10 Distance Tube for lb. Knife.
Fig. 11 Nut for end of Rod going through Tubes.
Fig. 12 Washer for regulating Tubes.
The Apparatus is composed of Knives divided by distance Tubes and fastened
together by Iron Rods going through Tubes with Nuts at each end.
The Tubes are cut in lengths so as to divide the Knives at certain distances for
cutting the Soap from a 3 lb. Bar the exact weight in 1 lbs.
separately or combined.
lbs. and lbs. either
The Handles are made of Cast Iron, and the Blades of Cast Steel.
The Washers are used for altering the distances between a 3 lb. and 2 lb. Bar
of Soap.
By taking this Apparatus in your hands you can cut the Soap from one or two
Bars as required on a Block or Counter.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
An Instrument with Knives for Cutting Soap from the Bar the exact weight.
MANGLING AND WRINGING MACHINE
Year: 1886

page_text: SAMUEL CROMPTON Ironmonger 51 High Street Lincoln do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for MANGLING AND WRINGING MACHINE to be as
follows:-
The Patent is for Angle Iron Frames all sizes for Wringing and Mangling
Machines.
India Rubber Springs for same both round and square.
The blocks fitts in Angle Iron Frame on the top of Roller Spindle the India
Rubber Springs is then placed inside the block the Cap placed on top of India
Rubbe Springs the Screw and nut is fixed in Angle Iron Frame to put on the
pressure as required.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements for Mangling and Wringing Machines.
I SAMUEL CROMPTON of N° 51 High Street Lincoln Ironmonger do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS FOR MANGLING AND
WRINGING MACHINES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
A
According to my said Invention I construct the Frame of the Machine A of
Angle irons and hold the parts thereof together by screws. On each side of the
machine I insert between the angleirons forming the frame and above the roller
spindle a loose cast iron box C open at the top, the bottom of which is shaped
to fit upon the spindle and is made to rest upon it. Inside the box a solid piece
or block of india rubber B is loosely fitted for the purpose of forming a spring.
The India rubber block or spring is acted upon in the following manner.
square metal cap, E, is placed on the top of the india rubber block on each side
of the machine the Cap contains a nipple or cup in the centre of the upper
surface of it in which the end of a Screw D is made to rest. A Screw D is fixed
on each side of the machine to work upon the square cap. The Screw is kept
in its place by a nut G through which it works, the nut being fixed to the frame
by screws. By means of the Screw the india rubber block or spring can be
compressed and thereby the requisite pressure be brought to bear on the roller
spindle thereby securing the more efficient working of the machine.
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 of Angle irons for the Framework of mangling and wringing
machines.
2. The application of an indiarubber block or spring working between the angle
irons and acting upon the upper roller spindle of the machine.
Dated this thirty first day of May 1886.
Fire Clay Urinal with the Back Divisions Urinal-basin, and Supply Cistern in one or more Pieces.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Aug., 1886.
Complete Left, 10th May, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 1st July, 1887.
Fire Clay Urinal with the Back Divisions Urinal-basin, and Supply
Cistern in one or more Pieces.
ALEXANDER FINDLAY MORRISON and MATTHEW INGRAM in copartnership, as
Sanitary Engineers Brass & Ironfounders Hygeia Works Manchester do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows: —
Urinals with backs, divisions, urinal-basins and supply cisterns in one or more
piecos.
We make the aforesaid urinals in glass, porcelain or cement, but by, prefferince, in
Fire-clay enamelled on one or both sides.
We form a tube in the urinal back communicating from the cistern to the basin the
said cistern having an automatic or other flushing arrangements which effectually
washes every portion of the said urinal basin at each opperation such basin being
either trapped or untrapped, and made to hold a certain quantity of water which
prevents the fouling of the said basin etc. etc. By our invention we dispense with
all metal flush pipes.

page_text: Cistern in one or more Pieces.
ALEXANDER FINDLAY MORRISON and MATTHEW INGRAM in copartnership. as
Sanitary Engineers, Brass & Ironfounders Hygeia Works Manchester, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to bo
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Wo make an urinal in one or more pieces in compartments for one or more persons,
angular or circular on plan or any desired shape, having the back, sides, urinal basin,
supply and discharge pipes, as well as the cistern in glass, porcelain, or cement, but
by preference in glazed Fireclay.
A is an horizontal plan of a portion of a single range urinal, B an elevation,
and C a verticle section through C. D. We make the urinal in one piece but by
preference in a number of pieces and jointed together as shewn by letters, e. f. g. h 1. h 2.
D is an automatic flushing cistern of similar material to the urinal into which we
insert a water supply pipe. F is a delivery pipe therefrom, formed in the back of the
urinal, communicating to and flushing the basin G which is also part of the aforesaid
urinal back having a trapped outlet H through which the water also passes I into an
inclined draining solo piece with channel J. K. which is also made of Fireclay having
glazed surfaces as before described and having an hinged grating and accessible
outlet grid.
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 :-
:-
1st. The improvements in the construction of an urinal having the back and side
plate or plates, supply pipe, urinal basin and discharge pipe forming one compact
whole in the same material substantially as herein shewn and described.
2nd. Having the whole urinal as herein described, inside and outside, or partly
outside, a silicate or salt glazed surface.
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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Apr., 1886.
Complete Left, 5th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 8th Feb.; 1887.
CHARLES JAMES PHILLIPS 90 Alston Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvement consists in an arrangement suitable to Mandrels, which are used
for holding bored objects, in order to turn their peripheries and faces, the improvement
being either applicable to Mandrels running between Lathe centres, or flanged for
bolting to Lathe Face Plates, which is effected in the following manner The body of
the mandrel has three or more parallel eccentric grooves cut in it parallel to its
axis in the grooves thus formed, rectangular keys are fitted, and held in place by a
sleeve having longitudinal slots which hold the keys. Through the sleeve passes the
mandrel body, threaded at one end to receive a nut; so that by moving the sleeve
diametrically on the mandrel body, the keys which at their lowest range are flush with
the surface of the sleeve, are expanded or contracted, and are kept in position by the
nut on the threaded portion of the mandrel body. By this arrangement each size
mandrel is capable with one set of keys of holding various diameters; the range of
which can be increased by placing half split bushes upon it and by using extra keys.
CHARLES JAMES PHILLIPS.

page_text: CHARLES JAMES PHILLIPS Engineer 90 Alston Street Ladywood Birmingham 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 improvement consists in an arrangement suitable to Mandrels which are used
for holding bored objects in order to turn their peripheries and faces, the improvement
being either applicable to Mandrels running between Lathe centres or flanged for
bolting to Lathe face plates which is effected in the following manner
The body of the mandril A has 3 or more parallel eccentric grooves cut in it parallel
to its axis: In the grooves thus formed rectangular keys B B B B are fitted and held
in place by a sleeve C having longitudinal slots which hold the keys: Through the
sleeve passes the mandrel body A threaded at one end to receive a nut, so that by
moving the sleeve diametrically on the mandrel body the keys which at their lowest
range are flush with the surface of the sleeve Care expanded or contracted and are
kept in position by the nut on the threaded portion of the mandrel body.
Having now particularily 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. An arrangement and combination of various parts as described and as shewn on
accompanying drawings forming an improved expanding mandrel.
2nd. The arrangement by which the partial revolution of the sleeve expands or
contracts the keys which hold the work.
3rd. The longitudinal grooves in the body upon which the keys are fitted and work.
Used in Splitting Leather, Hides or Skins.
Year: 1886

page_text: Used in Splitting Leather, Hides or Skins.
I BENJAMIN WRIGHT of the firm of Benjamin and David Wright, Oxford Works,
Meanwood Road, Leeds in the County of York; Machine Makers do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
My invention has reference to machinery employed for splitting leather, hides
or skins, and its object is to provide an apparatus whereby the knife or knives
can be set for the purpose of cutting or splitting such leather skius or hides to any
required thickness.
According to my invention I provide a dial plate fixed to the framework of the
machine, marked on the face with any numbers or marks, representing various
thicknesses to which the leather, skins or hides may from time to time be required
to be slit.
In front of this is provided a band or pointer mounted on an axis and it is so
coupled to or engaged with the adjustable beam or knife carrier, that any move-
ment in the position of such beam or knife carrier for the purpose of reducing or
increasing the distance of the knife from the table or bed gives motion also simul-
taneously to the hand or pointer in front of the dial, thereby moving it to the
number or mark corresponding with the thickness to which the hide is to be slit.
The adjustment of the knife in all cases may be effected with the greatest exact-
ness, and a great saving of time is effected over the ordinary mode of gauging or
setting the knives.

page_text: The adjustment of the knife in all cases may be effected with the greatest
exactness and a great saving of time is effected over the ordinary mode of adjusting
or setting the knife or knives,
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 arrangement and application of apparatus constructed substantially as herein
described for gauging or adjusting the inachines used in splitting leather, hides
or skins.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OUTRIGGERS FOR BOATS
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 24th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 11th Feb.,. 1887.
Complete Accepted, 11th Mar., 1887.
I HENRY DICKINSON, the Meadows in the Borough of Burton-upon-Trent in the
County of Stafford, Boatbuilder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN OUTRIGGERS FOR BOATS to be as follows:
My invention consists firstly in the Outrigger being adjustable and Interchangeable
in the following manner: The Outrigger being made in parts can be adjusted so as
to fit any boat and each part can be interchanged.
My invention consists secondly in the arrangement of the foot of shoreing or Middle
Stay being made in the form of a Segment of a circle and fitting in a loose seat so as
to enable Outrigger to be raised or lowered.
My invention consists thirdly in the Rowlock being attached to the stays with bolts and
nuts, thus forming a hinge which enables it to be set at any required angle-the
Rowlock being then secured by a locking attachment.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Outriggers for Boats.
I HENRY DICKINSON, The Meadows, in the Borough of Burton on Trent in the
County of Stafford, Boatbuilder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN OUTRIGGERS FOR BOATS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention consists firstly in the outriggers being adjustable and interchangeable
in the following manner,
the Outriggers being made in parts can be adjusted so as to
fit any boat, and each part can be interchanged.
My invention consists secondly in the arrangement of the foot of Shoreing or
Middle Stay being made in the form of the Segment of a Circle and fitting in a loose
bed so as to enable it to be raised or lowered, as shown by E in drawing.
My invention consists thirdly in the rowlock being attached to the Stays with bolts
and nuts thus forming a hinge, shown by A, B which enables it to be set at any
required angle, the rowlock then being secured by a locking attachment shown
by C. D.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is,
That the foot of Shoreing or Middle Stay being made in the form of a Segment of a Circle
fitting in a loose bed, it can be put at any height and fit in its place without having
to alter it in shape, also the rowlock being put on with bolts to form a hinge it can be
set at any angle without altering the Stays, the locking attachment making it firm
where fixed.
HENRY DICKINSON.
Sona or Viscous Hydro-carbons.
Year: 1886

page_text: Sona or Viscous Hydro-carbons.
I, ALEXANDER MORISON TAYLOR of Java Cottage Lenzie, Dumbartonshire,
Consulting Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention has for its object to provide suitable wicks whereby paraffin wax
or similar solid hydro-carbons or viscous oils which are not adapted for use in
lamps provided with ordinary wicks, may be advantageously employed for lighting
purposes.
To that end I form a compound wick consisting of cotton, asbestos or other
fibre through which are passed wires of copper or other metal or with which
metallic wires are interwoven, the metallic portion of the wick extending from the
burner down into the oil holder in order that the heat of the flame which is
conducted by the metal wire may melt or liquify the hydro-carbon and permit of
its being drawn by capillary action to the burner.

page_text: Solid or Viscous Hydro-carbons.
I, ALEXANDER MORISON TAYLOR of Java Cottage, Lenzie, Dumbarstonshire,
Consulting Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
My invention has for its object to provide suitable wicks whereby paraffin wax
or similar solid hydro-carbons or viscous oils which are not adapted for use in
lamps provided with ordinary wicks, may be advantageously employed for lighting
purposes.
To that end I form a compound wick consisting of cotton, asbestos or other
fibrous materials through which are passed wires of copper or other metal or with
which metallic wires are interwoven, the metallic portion or the whole of the wick
extending from the burner well down into the oil holder in order that the heat of
the flame which is conducted by the metal wire may melt or liquify the hydro-
carbon and permit of its being drawn towards the burner by the capillary action
of the fibrous part of the wick.
In the annexed drawings are represented in elevation and cross section at
figures 1 and 2 a flat wick, and at figures 3 and 4 a tubular wick adapted for use
with a circular burner. The metallic wires a, are in these examples introduced in
the act of weaving the wicks but they may be interlaced with the cotton or fibrous
portion b of the wick by sewing or otherwise, and the wires extend as shown
slightly beyond the upper end of the wick so that they may be heated by the
flaine and conduct the heat to the hydro-carbon.
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,
For burning solid or viscous hydro-carbons a wick composed of cotton or other
fibrous material and wires of copper or other metal interwoven, interlaced or
similarly combined, substantially as set forth.
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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1886.
Complete Left, 4th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 7th Apr., 1887.
JOHN TATTERSALL Cabinet Maker No. 6 Castle View Skipton Road Keighley,
Yorkshire do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
There is a false bottom of about 3 inches around the inside of the Cabinet (as
shown by Fig. No. 1). The edge A is risen so as to form a trough (lined with zinc)
which receives all moisture, arising from condensed steam; or when cleaning it.
Fig. No. 2. is a Tray or Pan made of galvanised Iron, to be heated with Gas or
Spirits for hot Air and in which water is put when Vapour is required.
Fig. No. 3. is a galvanised Iron Drawer (introduced under the Pan and false
bottom) to hold a coil of Gas Pipes or Tin for the Spirits either of which can be
used to heat the Pan.
Fig. No. 4. is a wooden grate covering the Pan; this is used for the feet to rest
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page_text: Improvements in Bath Cabinets.
JOHN TATTERSALL 6 Castle View Skipton Road Keighley Yorkshire Cabinet
Maker 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 introduction of a false Bottom a from 4 to 6 inches, (made of Zinc, or any
other material) the inside edge being turned up about 2 in. so as to form a Trough
where water running down the sides of the Cabinet remains.
Resting on the false Bottom a and covering the remaining space is a Tray or
Pan (made of Galvanized, or other Iron) into which water is put when a Vapour
Bath is required and when a Hot Air Bath is wanted it is heated dry.
Underneath the Tray and false Bottom a. is an Iron Drawer c made to hold a
coil of Gas Pipe d or Vessel with Spirits either of which when lighted heats the
Tray or Pan b.
The Tray covering about two thirds of the whole Bottom, and to secure the
Bathers Feet from burning, a wooden Grate e Fig. 3 is put on to the top of the
Tray for the Feet to rest upon.
The description of the false Bottom a, Tray or Pan b, Drawer c and Grate e are
shown by the Drawings sent with the Provisional Specification together with those
sent with Complete Specification.
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 of heat from the outside of the Cabinet.
2. The introduction of a false Bottom a with Tray or Pan b.
3. A Sliding Drawer e underneath the Tray or Pan 6 for the purpose of lighting
the heating apparatus.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1887
Year: 1886

page_text: I, ALFRED JOHN WARD, of 148 Palace Chambers, Westminster, Architect, 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 for its object to provide stables or cattle stalls with drainage
pavings which are especially adapted for military purposes but may of course be
used for other purposes such as for private stables or for cattle stalls.
The accompanying drawing illustrates a stable or stall with a paving constructed
according to my Invention, Figure 1 being a plan, Figure 2 a transverse section,
and Figure 3 a longitudinal section. In the centre of the length of the stall or
stable is a plain or ungrooved part a
On either side of this ungrooved part a are
the longitudinal grooves b leading into the main channel c which may be common
to several stalls or stables. Diagonal grooves d run from or near to the sides of
the stall or stable and terminate in the grooves b. The surfaces in which these
grooves d are formed are preferably inclined from the sides downwards and
inwards as shewn in Figure 2 and the whole paving should slope from the manger
end downwards towards the channel c as shewn in Figure 3. The part at e under
the manger is preferably rounded or curved as shewn to prevent accumulation of
refuse under the manger.
Figure 4 is a diagram shewing a modification wherein in addition to the
grooves bb another longitudinal groove b³ is arranged at each side the diagonal
grooves d being in two sets one starting from near the sides as before described
and terminating in the grooves 6 and the others starting from a little distance
from the grooves 6' and terminating in the grooves b. There may be several of
these grooves 6 and sets of diagonal grooves running into each if so desired.
The flooring is constructed of concrete or other material suitable for the
purpose.

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 stable or stall paving constructed as hereinbefore described, and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings, whether the grooves be arranged as in Figures 1, 2,
and 3, or as explained with regard to Figure 4.
2. In stable or stall paving the longitudinal plain portion a between two longi-
tudinal grooves b into which the side grooves d respectively open as hereinbefore
described and illustrated.
Improvements in Hanging Mirrors, Brackets, and like Furniture.
Year: 1886

page_text: Improvements in Hanging Mirrors, Brackets, and like
Furniture.
JOCELYN SCOTT, Journalist, 3 Royal York Crescent Clifton Bristol I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
The revolving eylets slide on a metal rod which is inserted in a groove in the
frame of said mirror or bracket. They save much disappointment, time, and
trouble by enabling the glass to be fixed in the place required-without the
necessity of injuring the wall by removing stones & inserting plugs of wood-
a proceeding which has to be gone through at present in three fourths of the cases
in which glasses are affixed to walls; whereas by simply moving the eyelets up or
down for a few inches-more or less-a suitable place would be found for inserting
the nails.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hanging Mirrors, Brackets, and like
Furniture.
I JOCELYN SCOTT of 3 Royal York Crescent Clifton, Bristol, Journalist do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN HANGING
MIRRORS, BRACKETS & LIKE FURNITURE, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The eyelets (by which mirrors or brackets and such furniture are attached to the
wall), instead of being fixed to a particular part of the frame-in the manner
universal at present-slide on a metal rod inserted in a groove in the frame,
thereby enabling the mirror, &c. to be fixed in the desired spot without removing
stones from the wall & inserting wooden plugs, &c. thus causing much damage
& annoyance. This invention prevents the necessity of causing such damage and
inconvenience as by moving the eyelets for a few inches a secure fastening can
generally be obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed,-I declare, that what
I claim is, viz.—
That I have invented and suggested the above mentioned improvement in
banging Mirrors Brackets and such furniture by means of the above described
simple apparatus-whereby the eyelets can be moved from one part of the frame
to another instead of being nailed to one particular part of the frame according
to the usual custom-at present prevailing.