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An Improved Safety Shaving Instrument.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Loft, 22nd Oct., 1800 Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1888
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Shaving Instrument.
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JOHN KELLY Pyrmont House Green Lanes Winchmore Hill, N. Middlesex Cabinet
Maker I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The hody, or stock, of this instrument is formed by a single piece of wire, bent
in such a manner as to form the handle, the clip for receiving the cutting blade, and
the safety rail which protects the skin from being cut whilst being shaved. The cutter
is simply a piece of very thin steel, ground on one edge, and can bo instantly removed
for sharpening. This cutter is so small, that it could not be used for wilful damage
like the ordinary razor. Made as described above, they can be supplied at the rate
of a few pence, or they may be mounted in costly handles and ornamented so as
to find a place in the most sumptuous dressing cases. They can be used without a
mirror, or by any inexperienced person without the least danger.
Dated this 21st day of January 1889.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Shaving Instrument.
JOHN KELLY Pyrmont House Green Lanes Winchmore Hill Middlesex 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 :-
This invention relates to an improved safety shaving instrument the construction
of which I carry out in the following mannor. I employ a frame or stock, of wire,
as described in accompanying drawings, figures 1 and 2, A, the lower part of the said
frame forming the handle, and the upper part forming the clips E, wherein I place
a cutting blade B, consisting of a piece of thin sheet steel ground to a cutting
edge C, on one or both sides. This sharp edge is prevented from cutting the
skin, during the operation of shaving, by the fence rail D. The cutting blade is
held in its place by the clips E, and is simply pushed out for stropping purposes.
The drawings show the instrument in simplest form, but may be ornamented in a
variety of ways as suggested for example by the dotted lines, in which case, a
receiver is formed under the cutter, for waste lather. Figure 1 is the front view,
figure 2 is the side view.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
1. An improved safety shaving instrument having a clear cutting edge without any
obstruction between the fence rail and the cutting blade, as hereinbefore described,
set forth, and referred to in the accompanying drawings.
2. The combination in an improved safety shaving instrument, as herein before
described, set forth and referred to in the accompanying drawings.
JOHN KELLY.
Improved Means of Advertising.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means of Advertising.
1 SIDNEY ROBERTS STEVENSON, 12 Burns Street, Nottingham, 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 :-
I propose to utilize the surfaces of public lamp posts and any standards or dwarf
posts guarding them for advertising purposes.
The required advertisements may either be painted upon the surfaces in colours or
gilded.
Or the advertisements may be painted gilded or otherwise formed upon separate
tablets and attached to the lamp post, standard or dwarf posts.
Or the advertisements may be formed on or in panels, moulding or other forms
either in raised or sunk letters, figures or illustrations, and secured to the lamp posts,
standards, or dwarf posts.
The lettering or other advertisements may be formed in any suitable material or
materials.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The employment of the surfaces of the public lamp posts, standards, and dwarf
posts for advertising purposes, substantially as described.
Dated this Twenty-eighth day of December 1889.
Improvements in the Construction of Nozzles of Filter Press Taps.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1889-Accepted, 15th June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Nozzles of Filter Press Taps.
We THOMAS MANN BIRKETT of Foundry Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, Brass
Founder, SAMUEL BIRKETT and JAMES ROBINSON of Albion Brass Works, Cleck-
heaton in the county of York, Brass Founders, do hereby declare the nature of
this Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of our invention is to facilitate the fitting of the nozzles of filter press
taps to their trays, to construct such nozzles, so that they are more readily cleansed,
and making them so that they do not weaken the trays or work loose.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicants.
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Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 29th June, 1889-Accepted, 24th Aug., 1889
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metals, wood or the like so as to form with facility gear wheels mitrewheels worm-
gearing cutters, screw threads drills rollers with fluting at any angle or wooden models
for casting and for other like purposes.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a plan of my improved apparatus.
Figure 2 is a front view of the same.
Figure 3 is a side elevation.
Figure 4 shews a section on line A. A. of the bearing blocks.
Figures 5 and 6 are sections on lines B. B and CC respectively, of the same.
In carrying out my invention a cutter x is fixed on the cutter spindle n by lock
nuts The cutter spindle can be adjusted lengthwise by an adjusting ring q
and set screw .p in which its point runs.
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A pair of mitre wheels zz transmit motion to the cutter spindle, the wheel z¹
being mounted on the spindle n so as to be adjustable by the set screw or nut and
having a spring in the keyway.
The wheel is mounted on a spindle y which is perpendicular to the spindle n and
has its bearing in a support b.
The two arms 1 of the support 6 carry the cutter spindle. A strap or bridge
piece 62 surrounds the said spindle and forins a rest for the wheel z¹ to bear against.
The spindle y is driven when rapid motion is required by the driving gear de
the wheel e being mounted on the spindle y and the wheel d on the spindle y¹. The
spindle y' has at its rear end a crank t and turns in a bearing block i mounted on
the rear portion of the support b.
Two lugs m bearing against projections on the support b serve to connect the
block with the latter screws ¹ being used.
The cutter spindle carries a flywheel o and the spindle may be driven directly off
this wheel when a slower cut is required say for working hard castings.
A bolt, a is fixed upon the support b (being, say, screwed in) and by it the entire
mechanism can be attached to the carrier of a lathe, this allows the apparatus to be
placed in any position.
Another bolt (see Figure 2) is provided in the slotted guide 9 fixed by screws
to the support b and this ensures secure attachment of the machine to the support
of a lathe.
When the mechanism is required to be driven by hand a crank handle t connected
with suitable gearing is used.
The crank may be placed directly upon the spindle y in this case the support /
is removed from the support b by loosening the screw and the crank t takes the
place of the wheel e on the spindle g.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
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The means and apparatus for shaping wood metals and the like substantially as
herein described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Doted this 29th day of June 1889.
POPPLEWELL, & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Iron Bedsteads.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 6th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 8th Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Iron Bedsteads.
I JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE of Levenshulme near Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster Spring Mattress Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
My invention is to construct the feet of iron bedsteads so as to be noiseless when
the bedstead is moved and consists in fixing to the feet of an ordinary iron bedstead
india rubber in such a form and shape as to make a projection seat or pad upon
which the feet of the bedsteads rest and in place of iron or wood castors so preventing
the iron feet of the bedsteads coming in contact with the floor to ensure the move-
ment of the bedstead being noiseless.
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JOHN BARNOUIN ROWOLIFFE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Iron Bedsteads.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWOLIFFE of Levenshulme near Manchester in the County of
Lancaster Spring Mattress Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :---
My invention consists in applying a pad or washer of india rubber or other similar
material to the feet of iron bedsteads to reduce the amount of noise when being
moved and in such a manner that an old pad can be easily changed for a new one
which I do in the following manner-
Fig. 1 represents the ordinary foot of an iron bedstead with my pad or washer in
its place. Fig. 2 represents the lower part of the foot and pad in section shewing
the mode of attaching the pad to the foot.
a is the tube part of the foot or leg of an iron bedstead the lower part b is solid
and cast on to the tube, the whole forming one piece of metal-the bottom of the
part b is cast with a recess c for the pad or washer d which is fastened in its place
by the screw e screwed into the part b. The pad is made with a recess to cover the
head of the screw and iron washer, by this plan a new pad can be applied in the
place of a worn one with little trouble and expense.
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 do claim is―
The application of india rubber pads to the feet of iron bedsteads for the purpose
and in the manner described.
Dated this 4th dov of October 1890
An Improved Roughing for Horse-shoes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 25th Jan. 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Roughing for Horse-shoes.
I, WILLIAM DUNSMORE BOHM of 51 Avenue Road Acton in the County of Middlesex
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to horse-shoes and consists in an improved method of applying
roughs to the shoe to prevent slipping on asphalte or other smooth pavements in wet
or slippery weather.
To carry my invention into effect I cause any suitable number of holes or recesses
to be drilled or formed into the under face of the shoe.
These holes or recesses are under cut so that they will retain securely any metal or
other material that may be run into them.
I preferably employ a metal composed of lead and a small percentage of copper
which I melt and run into the said recesses affixing a piece or pieces of crude emery
corundum or hard quartz in the under face of the said metal so as to embed the stone
or stones therein, projecting a short distance beyond the face of the shoe.
I may equivalently use other combinations of metals such as lead antimony or
copper or other materials such as sulphur cement with equivalent effect if desired.
The projecting particles of crude emery, corundum or hard quartz thus afford very
hard roughs to prevent slipping upon a smooth surface.
I have found that the resistance to wear on the projecting particles of emery,
corundum or hard quartz is very great, and will last as long or longer than the iron
surface of the shoe itself.
I may alternatively perforate the recesses or holes through the shoe and provide a
counter sink on either side so that the metal plugs when run or rivetted therein will
be securely held in the shoe.
I may equivalently use studs or similar fixings attached to the shoe by any con-
venient method, having the crude emery, corundum or hard quartz affixed thereto in
a similar manner as before described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
A Horse shoe provided with plugs recessed therein so as to be securely held in the
said recesses and at the same time embracing in their lower extremities a stone or
stones of emery corundum or hard quartz projecting slightly beyond the under face
of the shoe to prevent slipping upon a smooth or slippery surface or pavement, sub-
stantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of Decembar 1880
FELL & WILDING,
1, Queen Victoria Street, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Stopping the Drip from the Mouths of Bottles from Running Down the Sides after Pouring Out a Portion of the Contents.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 8th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 9th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Stopping the Drip from the Mouths of Bottles from Running Down
the Sides after Pouring Out a Portion of the Contents.
CHARLES IRVINE CONYNGHAM BAILEY of No. 28 Carmalt Gardens Putney Manager
of Pottery Works do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows
By means of a hollow groove or by raised bead or rim or flange on the neck,
shoulder, or side of bottles, the drip is caught and so does not flow on down the
side.
This may be applied to stoneware, glass, earthenware china or papier mache
hottlan
Dated this 9th day of August 1889.
C. I. C. BAILEY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Stopping the Drip from the Mouths of Bottles from Running Down
the Sides after Pouring Out a Portion of the Contents.
CHARLES IRVINE CONYNGHAM BAILEY of No. 28 Carmalt Gardens Putney Manager
of Pottery Works do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
I stop the drip or drops left on the spout or nozzle of the bottle and prevent it from
running down the sides of the bottle, by forming a hollow groove or raised bead, or
rim, or flange as "a" which may be on the sides, neck, or shoulder of bottles-
This arrangement keeps the bottle and label clean.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner it is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1st. The means of preventing the drip from the mouths of bottles from running
down the side.
2nd. That this form of bottle cannot be made in stoneware, earthenware, china
glass, papier maché or any metal or combination of metals without infringing this
Patent.
C. I. C. BAILEY.
A New or Improved Writing-board or Slate.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 15th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Writing-board or Slate.
1, AMBROSE JESSE GRAYSTON of Saint Paul Street Worcester Schoolmaster do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW OR IMPROVED WRITING BOARD
OR SLATE to be as follows:-
The new or improved writing board or slate consists of a board or boards or
frame of wood papier maché or other material to which are attached at one of
their ends or apparently at one of their ends sheets of paper cloth or other thin
material with surfaces from which the writing may be easily obliterated like similar
or analogous to the surfaces of blackboards slates &c.
Instead of being attached to the board or boards, or frame the sheets may be
fastened to a strip of wood or other material or otherwise fastened together and
suspended or affixed to bearings attached or contiguous to the board or boards or
frame or its or their equivalent.
The sheets may be kept flat by a clip or clips or its or their equivalent.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Writing-board or Slate.
I AMBROSE JESSE GRAYSTON of Saint Paul Street, Worcester, Schoolmaster, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of this invention is to provide in convenient form an apparatus which
shall answer the same purpose as the apparatus generally known in schools as
a "blackboard," but with a largely increased writing surface without material or
proportionate increase in bulk.
To carry out this invention cloth, paper, or other suitable material with a surface or
surfaces from which marks made with chalk, crayon, pencil, or other substance can
be easily obliterated without chemical agency is used in sheets substantially as shewn
in the accompanying drawings, in which-
Fig. 1 shews a number of the sheets a secured to the board or frame b by being
suitably fastened in the slot d;
Fig. 2 shews a number of sheets a secured to the strip or strips e for affixing or
suspending to a board or frame by any suitable means;
Fig. 3 shews a number of sheets a eyeletted and suspended to the board or frame b
by clips f;
Fig. 4 shews a number of sheets a affixed or suspended to a roller 93
Fig. 5 shews one form of fixing and mounting the blackboard.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is
The combination and arrangement substantially as described, and shewn in
Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 of the annexed drawings, and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 13th day of September 1890.
T ADVSTO
An Improved Bread.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 20th May, 1889-Accepted, 22nd June, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bread.
I, THOMAS MITCHELHILL of No. 75 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, in the county of
Midlothian, North Britain, Baker and Confectioner do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved bread and consists in the employment of an
infusion of ground Kola nut with the flour, the ground Kola gives the bread a light
brown colour. The said bread may be put up in any suitable form.
By the employment of the Kola nut in accordance with iny invention a bread of
great nutrition and of great aid to digestion is produced. The employment of the
Kola nut in the manner as hereinbefore described is applicable to bread stuffs of
all kinds.
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JOHNSONS,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Petitioner's Agents.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bread.
1, THOMAS MITCHELHILL of 75 Clerk Street, Edinburgh in the County of
Midlothian, North Britain, Baker and Confectioner, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
This Invention relates to an improved bread and consists in the employment of an
infusion of ground Kola nut with the flour, the ground Kola giving the bread a light
brown colour. The said bread may be put up in any suitable form.
In making bread in accordance with my Invention, it is of importance that the loaf
should be as light as possible, and that there should be a thorough admixture of the
Kola nut.
If setting a separate sponge, it should be kept cool, and a liberal supply of barı
allowed. If mixing from the dough it is an improvement to use one half roll
dough.
In making 100 Kola loaves, I prefer to mix 120 lbs. dough, 60 of butter, 20 oz.
Kola powder, and 6 oz. ground ginger, the last 3 ingredients should be mixed into a
paste, and the paste thoroughly into a dough. After mixing the dough should lie
about two hours; it may then be put into pans.
By the employment of the Kola nut, in accordance with my Invention a bread of
great nutrition, and of great aid to digestion, is produced. The employment of the
Kola nut in the manner as herein before described is. applicable to bread stuffs of
all kinds.
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
In the manufacture of bread and bread stuffs, the employment of Kola nut in the
manner substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 18th day of May 1889.
An Improvement in Letter Boxes to Prevent the Fraudulent Extraction of the Contents.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Letter Boxes to Prevent the Fraudulent
Extraction of the Contents.
HENRY ELLIOT of 80 Durnford Street, Stonehouse Devon, Clerk R.N. 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 :-
In the accompanying drawing A is the ordinary inside chute of a letter box from
which the letter drops on to the inclined plane B & slides through the flap C, hinged
at F into the bag D. below. E are stops, one on each side of box, to prevent C being
pushed back by a hooked stick or wire.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. That it is absolutely thief-proof.
2. That any attempt at stealing will be detected as the line cannot be withdrawn
Dea
Improvements in Lubricants.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Oct., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lubricants.
I WALTER MCLAY of No. 7. Coleford Road Wandsworth in the County of Surrey
Chemist do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
My invention has for its object the improvements of lubricants which have in their
composition mineral wax. The objection to the use of such lubricants has hitherto
been their fluidity at comparatively low temperatures and this I overcome by adding
to them a proportion of soap and water and thus render them not only more efficient
but cheaper in production and more economical in use. The quantities of soap and
water I vary according to the composition of the lubricant to be treated and according
to the fluidity desired. For instance a lubricant containing by weight 3 parts of
mineral oil and I part of mineral wax is improved by incorporating with it 1 part of
soap (composed of say 63% fat 7% alkali and 30% of water) and 3 parts of
water.
Datad this 26th of T1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lubricants.
I WALTER MCLAY of 7 Coleford Road Wandsworth in the County of Surrey
Analytical Chemist do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention has for its object the improvement of lubricants which have in their
composition mineral wax. The objection to the use of such lubricants hitherto has
been their fluidity at comparatively low temperatures and this I overcome by adding
to them a proportion of soap and water and thus render them not only more efficient
but cheaper in production and more economical in use. The quantities of soap and
water 1 vary according to the composition of the lubricant to be treated and
according to the fluidity desired. For instance a lubricant containing by weight
three parts of mineral oil and one part of wax is improved by incorporating with it
one part of soap (composed of say 63% of fat 7% of alkali and 30% of water)
and 3 parts of water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved manufacture of lubricants containing mineral wax by incorporating
with them soap and water the proportions of such being varied as above indicated to
suit the various purposes for which the lubricants may be required.
Dated this 21st day of October 1889
WALTER MCLAY.
An Improved Mop or Broom Twirling Device.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 18 h Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 18th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 20th Sept., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mop or Broom Twirling Device. '
I, WILLIAM FENEMORE, of Lower Farm Fleet Marston, Aylesbury, in the County
of Buckingham Farmer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to facilitate the cleansing and drying of mops, brooms,
and similar articles after use. For the purpose of my invention I form a pail of any
suitable size and shape and material bat preferably of galvanized zinc. To this I
affix a circular hood which by rotary action twirls the mop or broom, having bearings
to keep the handle in position, above this is a cogged wheel operated upon by a
handle to twirl the mop handle and which has a smaller wheel similar to a cogged
ferrule.
This apparatus I place on a stool or other suitable position having legs or supports
at any required height to suit the operator.
Dated this 18th day of November 1889
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mop or Broom Twirling Device.
I, WILLIAM FENEMORE of Lower Farm Fleet Marston Aylesbury Bucks. Farmer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object and purpose of this my invention is to facilitate the cleansing and drying
of mops, brooms, and similar articles after use. For this purpose I form a pail of
any suitable size shape and material but preferably of galvanized zinc. To this pail
I affix a circular hood, to which I attach in any suitable position, a required number
of geared cog-wheels; (to one of which I affix a handle) and which revolve in bearings.
The mop handle is fitted with a small cog. On the hood and approximate to the
beforementioned cog-wheels I place a socket or sleeve into which I insert the mop,
which has a plate attached thereto slightly larger than the socket or sleeve, so placing
the small cog-wheel on the mop handle into gear with those on the hood.
When the handle is turned, (causing simultaneously the wheels on the hood to
revolve) the mop is in its turn, twirled at a greater velocity and consequently dries
the same rapidly.
In order that, my invention may be more readily understood I have hereunto
annexed a sheet of drawings, on which letters of reference are marked on all the
corresponding parts on all the figures alike.

page_text: k is the handle affixed to a cogwheel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
The attachment of a combination of hood, socket and cogwheels to a pail or similar
vessel; having for its object the quicker drying of mops after use, by the turning of
a handle in connection therewith: substantially as herein set forth illustrated and
described.
Dated this 18th day of Aunt 1000
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Drawers for Chests of Drawers, Tables, and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 11th Jan., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Drawers for Chests of Drawers, Tables, and
the like.
I CAESAR HASS of 21 to 29 Dod Street Limehouse, London E, Manufacturer, 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 chests tables and other furniture drawers have hitherto been guided by two
strips or pieces one at each side this does not prevent the drawer twisting slightly
when pushed into place unless all the parts are very accurately fitted.
In use this twisting causes trouble and annoyance as a drawer can not well
be pushed inward or closed unless it runs parallel with the sides of the recess into
which it fits.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is an elevation in isometric perspective of a chest of drawers showing two
modifications of my improvement.
Fig. 2 shows the rear end of the drawer adapted to go into the recess A fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows a drawer adapted to go into the recess B fig. 1.
In either case the drawer is guided centrally.
The drawer shown in fig. 2 has at or near its rear end and on its bottom two small
blocks of wood bb. These two blocks have their inner ends rounded and are so
attached to the drawer bottom that when the drawer is pushed into the recess A fig. 1,
the two blocks work against the bar a fixed centrally on the bottom of the recess and
serve to guide the drawer.
The modification of my invention illustrated by the recess B and by fig. 3 consists
in having the guiding bar fixed at the top of the recess see c, fig. 1. It works in a
notch d provided in the top edge of the back of the drawer see fig. 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A centrally guided drawer for chests tables and other articles running on a single
bar as described and illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 12th day of December 1889.
BERNHARD DUKES,
226, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Instrument for Use in Removing Boxes and the like from Shelves and Replacing the same, and for similar Purposes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 19th Oct., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Instrument for Use in Removing Boxes and the like from
Shelves and Replacing the same, and for similar Purposes.
I PAUL DREIER of Schneidemühl in the Empire of Germany, Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object of this invention is to facilitate the removal or taking down of boxes and
other articles such for instance as store boxes in drapery shops, cigar boxes and other
trade store boxes, from shelves or elevated places and replacing the same without
necessitating the use of a ladder and consequently saving much time in such
establishments.
The invention consists in an instrument adapted to be manipulated to seize the box
or the like in its elevated. position and hold the same while it is being lowered within
the reach of the manipulator.
The accompanying drawing illustrates a method of constructing the said instrument
Fig. 1 being a side elevation thereof empty. Fig. 2 a similar view showing a box
held by the instrument.
The instrument consists of the two angle plates a and b connected together by a
hinge.
The lower plate a is rigidly fastened on the upper end of a pole d and the upper
plate is provided with a rearwardly extending arme firmly secured or made therewith.
A cord fastened at one end to the said arm e extends down the pole d through
eyelets or pulley blocks to the sleeve g sliding upon the lower part of the pole.
A spiral or other spring / tends to press down the end of the plate onto the plate a
as shown in Fig. 1.
The pole d being held in the hand and the sleeve g pulled down, the plates ab will
be separated and may be passed onto the box to be taken down so that on releasing
the sleeve g the spring himay cause the plates a and to firmly grip the box which
may then be drawn from its shelf or resting place and lowered within reach. By
pulling the sleeve g or the cord for pressing down the lever arin e the box may be
released.
The box may be replaced by following the said movements in the contrary
order.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. An instrument adapted to be manipulated to seize and lower a box or other
article from a shelf or other elevated place and to replace the same substantially as
set forth.
2. The instrument comprising the pole d, angle plates a and b, arm e, cord f,
spring and a sleeve or equivalent device g combined substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
Dated this 7th day of Aroust 1889
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
A New or Improved Indicator for Hotels and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1889--Accepted, 4th Jan., 1890 ·
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Indicator for Hotels and the like.
I WILHELM GANS, Chemist of Frankfort on the Main in the Empire of Germany
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention consists in a new or improved notice board to take the place of
the usual name board or the like at present used in hotels to indicate the names of
the guests.
The improved board is designed to indicate principally the presence or absence of
the guests of the hotel and the time at which they may be visited or interviewed.
Reference being made to the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a complete board arranged for accommodation of twelve
guests.
Fig. 2 is a view on an enlarged scale of one of the panels thereof.
The improved board consists of a frame A having a border c and a suitable number
of recesses b. Each of the said recesses is adapted to receive and hold one of the
panels a Fig. 2.
In the centre are pivoted indicators d adapted to be moved and set by hand upon a
dial numbered on the left with Roman figures to represent the hours, and on the right
with Arabian figures to represent the minutes. On the dial are also spaces containing
short notices such as "In" "Out," "Not Today"
"
Tomorrow which when
respectively indicated by the hands show the presence or absence of the guest or
other suitable information. The figures will indicate the exact time at which the
guest is willing to receive visitors.
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Below the dial is a space for the number of the room occupied by the guest and
above the dial is a space for receiving the visiting or business card of the guest, a
holdfast e for instance a pair of spring fingers being provided for holding said card
in place.
I do not confine myself only to the exact arrangement here shown and described
since it is obvious, the general arrangement may be varied or the figures be differently
placed, and the notices replaced by others equally appropriate but :-
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 [
claim is
A notice board suitable more especially for hotels, consisting of a frame A and
a number of panels a, said panels having a space for name card and room number and
indicator hands in combination with a time dial and appropriate notices substantially
as set forth.
1000.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Watch Glasses.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 9th June, 1890-Accepted, 12th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Watch Glasses.
We, JOHN BASTARD, and FRANÇOIS REDARD, both of 21 Quai des Bergues Geneva,
Switzerland, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to our invention we manufacture watch-glasses with a flat or with a
concave under side and with a convex upper side. The curve of the upper side is of a
somewhat smaller radius than the under side and the edges of the upper side are of
a somewhat parabolic form. We are thus enabled to dispense with the usual bevelled
edges which not only increase the thickness of the glass at the edges, but also cause a
shadow to be thrown upon the hour figures of the dial.
Watch glasses so constructed we terin "lens-glasses."
ERNEST DE PASS,
68, Fleet Street, London, Agent for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Watch Glasses.
We, JOHN BASTARD and FRANÇOIS REDARD, both of 21 Quai des Bergues, Geneva,
Switzerland, Manufacturers of Watch Glasses, 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, reference being had to the
accompanying drawings and to the letters and figures marked thereon, that is to
Say:
According to our invention we manufacture watch glasses with a flat or with a con-
cave under side, and with a convex upper side. The upper side is of a parabolic form
and its edges are formed so as to be symmetrical to the edges of the watch case bottom.
We are thus enabled to dispense with the usual bevelled edges which not only increase
the thickness of the glass at the edges, but also cause a shadow to be thrown upon the
hour figures of the dial.
Watch glasses so constructed we term "lens-glasses."
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 shows our lens-glass with flat underside, and
fig. 2 shows our lens-glass with concave underside. Fig. 3 shows how the edges of the
lens-glass are made to be symmetrical to those of the watch-case-bottom.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, we claim :―
A watch glass, termed "lens-glass," having a parabolic upper-side, the edges of
which are formed symmetrically to those of the watch-case-bottom, and the underside of
which may be flat or concave, substantially as shewn and described.
Dated this 9th day of June 1800
ERNEST DE PASS,
78, Fleet Street, London, Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire-lighters.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 9th Aug.. 1890-Accented. 4th Oct. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire-lighters.
JOHN MORLEY, Firelighter-maker, 5 Ashbrook Road, Upper Holloway, London, N.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a compound for making fire-lighters consisting of 38 pounds
of resin; 5 pounds of pitch; 24 pounds of wood shavings, 25 pounds of granulated
coal, 5 pounds of cocoa fibre and 3 pounds of inspissated paraffin.
The resin and pitch are melted together, and the shavings, granulated coal, and
cocoa fibre are mixed together along with the inspisated paraffin, which becomes
distributed amongst the particles.
The whole of the foregoing ingredients are to be heated and mixed together into a
plastic state and, whilst hot, pressed into moulds of any suitable shape or pattorn for
uso as firelighters.
T
WM. JORDAN,
120, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire-lighters.
1 JOHN MORLEY, Fire-lighter Maker, 5 Ashbrook Road, Upper Holloway,
London N. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to a compound for making fire-lightors, the ingredients
employed being as hereinafter given, and approximately in the proportions stated, that
is to say-38 pounds of resin, 5 pounds of pitch, 24 pounds of cut up or chopped
wood shavings, 25 pounds of granulated coal, 5 pounds of cocoa fibre, and 3 pounds of
inspissated paraffin.
The resin and pitch are melted together, the cut up or chopped wood shavings,
granulated coal, and cocoa fibre are mixed together with the inspissated paraffin until
the latter is interspersed amongst the said materials and then this mixture is to be
brought into the melted resin and pitch, the whole thoroughly mixed into a plastic
state, and whilst hot is put into moulds of any suitable shape or pattern and pressed
with a die to shape the fire lighters.
The quantities of wood shavings and the granulated coal or either of them
may be reduced and the proportions be brought up by the addition of wood
sawdust.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The compound for fire-lighters as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Dated the 8th August 1890.
WM. JORDAN,
120, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for John Morley.
New Ointment.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Sept., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
E EATON & Co.,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Ointment.
JAMES TAYLOR 5 Prospect Road West Cowes Isle of Wight Herbalist do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention is for a new ointment for curing all skin complaints, eruptions, sores
chapped hands, burns ring worm poisoned flesh, sore eyes and all such like, and will
be beneficial when used in conjunction with my prescription set out in my Patent
No. 1344 1889. The invention consists in providing and mixing the following
ingredients in the respective proportions as set forth which produce a compound.
Lard 2 lbs.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
what I claim and desire to secure by letters patent is
1. The combination of the above ingredients as set forth and above described.
E. EATON & Co.,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Pencil Sharpener and Point Restorer.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 21st Nov., 1889-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1889.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pencil Sharpener and Point Restorer.
I EDWARD NUNAN of 166 Fleet Street, in the city of London Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
For the purpose of my invention I make or stamp out from sheet or strip steel an
irregular shaped blank, one part of which I curl into sugar loaf formation with a
spiral cutting edge for sharpening purposes and with another part flat or hollowed in
the face and roughened for point restoring purposes.
The flat or hollowed part or the neck between it and the sugar loaf shaped portion
may be provided with a ring for attachment to a watch chain or a guard.
Dated this 21st day of February 1889
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London, Agent for the said E. Nunan.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pencil Sharpener and Point Restorer.
I, EDWARD NUNAN of 166 Fleet Street, in the City of London, Gentleman 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 :-
For the purpose of my Invention, and as I show by the annexed Drawings Figures 1
to 8 inclusive, I make or stamp out from sheet or strip steel an irregular shaped
blank, Figures 1, 4 and 7, one part A of which I curl into sugar loaf formation, see
Figures 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 with a spiral cutting edge for sharpening purposes, and with
another part B flat or hollowed in the face and roughened for point restoring
purposes.
November 1900.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for Edward Nunan.
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H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for Edward Nunan.
Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 6th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
JAMES CAUFOR clerk 25 Percy Road South Norwood FRANK HUBERT HENDRICHS
gentleman 54 Birchanger Road South Norwood, Surrey do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
A stopper of vulcanite or some other suitable material having at the top end a solid
cap, the edge of which is fringed to enable it to be more firmly held. Immediately under
this cap & round the top part of the stopper is a band or washer the top edge of
which touches the under side of the cap. At the bottom end of the stopper bisecting
it in the centre are two small projecting points one each side. These two points when
the stopper is inserted into the neck of the bottle "which is specially made" will
pass between two projecting flanges which are in the neck of the bottle. By turning
the stopper partly round it is drawn downwards into the neck of the bottle, the band
or washer making it perfectly air tight.
Dated this 10th day of 1.1., 1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
JAMES CAUFOR 25 Percy Road South Norwood in the county of Surrey, clerk, and
FRANK HUBERT HENDRICHS, gentleman, 54 Birchanger Road Norwood in the county
of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
Fig. 1. A stopper of vulcanite or some other suitable material. Fig. 2. Having
at the top end a solid cap, the edge of which is fringed to enable it to be more firmly
held. Fig. 3. Immediately under this cap and round the top part of the stopper is a
band or washer the top edge of which touches the underside of the cap. Fig. 4. At
the bottom end of the stopper bisecting it in the centre are two small projecting
points one each side, these two points when the stopper is inserted into the neck of the
bottle "which is specially made" will pass between two projecting flanges which
are in the neck of the bottle. By turning the stopper partly round it is drawn down-
wards into the neck of the bottle, the band or washer making it perfectly air-tight.
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
1st. An easy method of stoppering.