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Payment therefor.
Year: 1887

page_text: Payment therefor.
I, HENRY FEARN STUDDS, of 30 Craven Terrace, Lancaster Gate, London W..
Clerk, 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 consists in improvements in machines for delivering articles and
receiving payment therefor.
I construct a box or case of wood or other suitable material and I provide this box
with suitable doors or panels for refilling the machine, examining the working parts
and removing the money and with a slot or slots for the insertion of the coin or coins
determined on.
In this box I place the following fittings and working parts.
A vertical chamber to contain a supply of the articles to be delivered.
A drawer, at the bottom of this vertical chamber, by means of which the articles
can be withdrawn one at a time. The drawer is provided with a suitable handle, and
This
has a projection inside the box extending under the money slot in case.
projection is provided with a shoot which receives the coin inserted in the money slot
in case.
A weighted balance, pivotted underneath the drawer having a tooth which engages
with a slot in the under side of the projection of the drawer. The balance is provided
with two arms so arranged that a coin smaller than that determined on will fall
through without operating the machine.
The apparatus is so arranged that a coin inserted in the slot in case, passes into the
shoot in the projection of the drawer and rests in the arms of the balance, the upper
portion of the coin remaining in the shoot. The balance is depressed by the weight
of the coin, the tooth falls below the level of the slot and the drawer can be pulled
out, when the coin is drawn along to the end of the arms and falls to the bottom of

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 combination, as shewn on the accompanying drawing, of a handle D 2, by
which the drawer D is pulled out, with a coin slot, C, whereby the coin slot C is
closed by the handle D2 when the drawer D is not quite closed, thus effectually
preventing the insertion of a coin, till the drawer is shut close. This arrangement
will also prevent fraud by means of pieces of spring, knife blades, and strips of metal
and cardboard by means of which dishonest persons might try to depress the balance
and obtain goods without payment.
2. The arrangement and combination of the various parts forming the improved
machine substantially as set forth in this specification and drawing.
T
H. F. STUDDS.
Improvements in the Utilization of Exhaust Steam from Tramway Engines.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1887
Specification Accepted, 21st Oct., 1887
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Utilization of Exhaust Steam from Tramway
Engines.
We, ISAAC FITCHEW CUTTLER of 16 Blackburn Road, Locomotive Superintendent
JOHN GEORGE COOK of Blackburn Road Traffic Manager and BARROWCLOUGH
NUTTER of the firm of Messrs Entwistle and Nutter of Market Street Ironmonger
all of Darwen, 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 certain improvements whereby the exhaust steam of
Tramway Engines is utilized for the warming of the cars, by which means the
comfort of the passengers is increased in cold weather.
We accomplish our object by fitting up the car or cars with steam pipes under the
seats and in such a manner as to give the most heating surface for the least
expenditure of piping. At the termination of the pipes we fit a tank for the reception
of the condensed water, which tank is fitted with a safety valve loaded to a low
pressure. The tank is also provided with drain tap to empty the same at convenient
places. From the exhaust pipe we couple up to the cars ordinary steam fittings and
by flexible piping or universal joints between the Engine and the car in order to
allow of passing round curves.
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 :-
The utilization of waste steam for the warming of cars on Tramways substantially
in the manner set forth.
JOHN WAUGH,
Bradford, Yorks,
Agent.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON F.C.S. of the Agency for Foreign Patent
Solicitors 6, Lord Street, Liverpool in the County of Lancaster and 323 High Holborn
in the County of Middlesex Civil 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:
This invention relates to combining certain parts with a door latch which shall
render said latch capable of being secured at the inside of the door in such a way that
the bolt cannot be retracted from the outside of the door.
Referring to the accompanying drawings
Figure is a side elevation partially in section of the apparatus embodying this
invention. Parts not directly effected by the invention are omitted.
Figure 2 is a plan view of the same, the interior rosette being removed.
In the drawing. (1) is the spindle of the door latch; (2) is a circular disk provided,
at its circumference with the notch or indentation 8.
The spindle 1 passes through the centre of the disk 2 and is rigidly secured thereto.
6 is a latch secured to the inside of the door, turning about the pivot 7, and provided
with the projection 9, which projection is adapted to fit into the notch S in the disk 2.
The latch 6 is secured to the door above the spindle 1, so that it will be held in
engagement with the disk 2 by gravity and will remain out of engagement when
turned back. 4 is the interior rosette made somewhat larger than usual so as to
enclose the disk 2. An opening is made through the rosette or case 4 to allow the
projection 9 to pass and fall into the notch 8.
The invention may obviously be applied in various ways, but it is preferable to secure
he disk 2 to the spindle 1 at the interior surface of the door and cover it by the rosette 4
as shown and described.

page_text: The disk 2 is so secured to the spindle. 1. that when the bolt is in the casing so as to
prevent the opening of the door, the notch 8 in the disk 2 will be in position to receive
the projection 9 from the latch 6. When the projection 9 from the latch 6 is in the
indentation 8, the disk 2 cannot be rotated, and consequently the spindle 1 is prevented
from turning to withdraw the bolt from the casing.
If the knob on the outside of the door is removed, the rosette 4 will prevent the
spindle 1 being forced in, thus carrying the disk out of engagement with the latch 6,
and allowing the spindle to be turned to withdraw the bolt."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by my
foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The combination of the latch spindle 1; the circular disk 2 provided with the
notch 8; and the latch 6, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth.
2. The combination of the latch spindle 1; the circular disk 2 provided with the
notch 8; the latch 6; and the rosette 4, substantially as and for the purpose
hereinbefore set forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: I HENRY PIPE 50 Edgware Road Hyde Park London Domestic Agent do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It is usual at the present time to so construct Velocipedes that they are rotary or
Lever Action.
According to my invention I provide piston pedals sliding in two or more vertical
grooves or slots, in or upon any suitable frames or fork (solid or hollow) from which
connecting rods, chains, or bands, connects to any suitable gearing or with bands
round the frame or fork (solid or hollow) which slides up and down, all with or
without roller wheels.
This invention can be applied to any machine or Velocipedes.
made any shape double or single to suit the machine or rider.
The Pedals can be

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Driving Mechanism of Velocipedes.
I HENRY PIPE, Domestic Agent 50 Edgware Road Hyde Park, London, W.,
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 driving gear of velocipedes.
Fig. 1. shows a side view of a front steering bicycle, the pedals 2 working in
slotted extensions of the front fork 3; the pedals 2 are connected by cords chains or
straps 4 to the drums 5 on the main axis, and are fitted with pawls and ratchet
wheels or cams and clutches, which grips the drums when driven forwards, and free
on the shaft when driven backwards; so when the pedal is depressed a forward
motion is given to the machine. A cord 6 is attached to each of the drums 5 on each
side of the machine passing over a small pulley 7, so when one pedal is depressed the
other is raised.
Fig. 2. shows a side view of a rear driving bicycle with piston pedals 1, working
in slotted frames 2, the driving cords 3 passing over pulleys 4 to the main axis
drums 5; the pedals are connected by a cord 6 passing over a pulley 7 which raises
one pedal while the other is depressed. I sometimes use springs instead of cords.
The clutch drums 5 are provided with springs or a similar cord arrangement so that
one drum is driven forwards the other drum is driven backwards, thereby taking up
the slack in the driving cords.
Fig. 3. shows the same arrangement applied to a tricycle, the piston pedals 1
working in slotted frames 2, the driving cords 3 passing over pulleys 4 driving the
drums 5 on a balance geared axle 6. Both the pedals and driving drums are fitted
with cords or springs, so that one pedal and drum being driven forwards, the other
is driven backwards ready to take another stroke.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :
In velocipedes a combination of piston pedals working in tubular or slotted
frames driving the main axle by means of cords chains or straps and clutches, or
applied to any other motion or action, as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3.
Dated this day 19th November 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 21st July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 21st Sept., 188
DAVID APPLETON 28 George Street Cheetham Hill Manchester County of Lancaster
Nickel Plater do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
I place around a Canister, Box, or other receptacle that contains polishing material
a movable and reversible covering or jacket made of Felt, Flannel, Wash Leather or
other suitable materials or combination of materials, thereby making a handy and quick
means of Polishing Silver Spoons, Forks, and other articles with, Electro Plated or
otherwise.
Dated this 21st day of September 1887.
DAVID
APPLETON,
Manchester, County of Lancaster.

page_text: Figure 3 a plan, and,
Figure 4 section through a Figure 3 of another form.
In these A is a felt of coarse wool or other suitable material forming the cleaning
pad proper, B rivet; the form I prefer is that well described in Patent No. 6128,
22 December 1882. CC backings of wood or other stiff material, each formed of a
single piece each in Figures 1 and 2, but of five strips each in Figures 3 and 4. These
strips or backing are fastened preferably by glue to the felt but are not absolutely
necessary though very useful for knife cleaners; for plate cleaners for forks, these
strips are dispensed with.
D is the canister round two sides of which the cleaner is tied for sale, by string E
Figures 1 and 2; but in Figures 3 and 4 the canister is simply a tight fit in the 2
cleaner. With the cleaner shown in Figures 1 and 2 a square canister is required, but
in that shown in Figures 3 and 4 (or in the case of the other form when no backing
is used) a cylindrical or prismatic box or canister will do.
The article is sold in the form shown. To use it, the canister is withdrawn, a little
of the powder or paste is spread on the inner surfaces of the felt, and the knife, fork, 2
or spoon
is inserted between the two inner surfaces. These latter are then pressed
against the article to be cleaned, and the latter pulled or pushed backward and forward
till it is bright. If spoons are to be cleaned, the backing C is dispensed with and
only the felt used in this case the felt is pressed into the bowl of the spoon by the
finger.

page_text: 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 :-
1. As a new article of manufacture and commerce, a knife, fork, or spoon cleaning
pad, having two opposing cleaning surfaces, and when made up for sale, holding
between them a canister, or other receptacle of knife polishing or plate powder, capable
of being at once withdrawn from said pad when required.
2. The knife, fork, or spoon cleaning pad, constructed and arranged, substantially
as described, whether it be sold with a canister or separately.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 6th Dec.. 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 24th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept., 1888

page_text: JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 9th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 9th Aug., 1887
G. F. REDFERN,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: 1, WILLIAM MORRIS, of 27, Upper Hamilton Terrace, in the county of Middlesex,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be perforined to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in the manufacture of cigarettes the object
of the improvement being to provide against the tobacco of the cigarette entering the
mouth of the smoker and also to improve the smoking of the cigarette.
For this purpose I throttle one end of the cigarette by means of a thread whereby
the tobacco is held in the paper covering and at the same time a kind of mouthpiece
is formed and too free a draught prevented.
In the accompanying drawing I have illustrated how my invention can be carried
into practice. Figures 1 and 2 are side views of a cigarette and figure 3 an end view
shewing one way of throttling a cigarette according to. my invention and figure 4 is a
view of a cigarette shewing another way of carrying out my invention. Similar
letters in all the figures represent similar parts.
In figures 1, 2 and 3, a, represents the cigarette which is manufactured in the
ordinary manner but according to my invention I throttle that end thereof which is
placed in the mouth of the smoker by means of a thread b, which passes through the
cigarette at c, and over the end thereof as clearly seen at figure 3.
Or the thread may be passed round the circumference of the cigarette as shewn in
figure 4.
In either case the tobacco of the cigarette is held in the paper covering in such a
manner that it will not enter the mouth of the smoker and a kind of mouthpiece is
formed, the throttling of the cigarette also preventing too free a draught.
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. Throttling one end of cigarettes by means of a thread substantially as and for
the purposes herein before described.
2. The manufacture and use of the improved cigarettes hereinbefore described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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G. F. REDFERN,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th June, 1887
Complete Left, 28th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 1st June, 1888
I JOHN WILLIAM HENRY JAMES of No. 9 Victoria Chambers, Westminster, in the
County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
--
The object here is to produce nuts in quantity at as low a price as the present
plain nuts but any one of which when screwed home serves to effectually lock not
only itself but also the holt.
For this purpose I roll rectangular or nearly rectangular bars each with a beading
along or near one of the flat sides. Afterwards the nuts are cut off, punched and sub-
sequently screwed. Such a nut when screwed home with the beading on the lower
or inner side causes the bolt to bend more or less in direction away from the beading
and hence causes effectual locking although not to such an extent in most cases as to
prevent the nut from being screwed back, should that be necessary.
T1
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J. T. KING,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I JOHN WILLIAM HENRY JAMES of No. 9 Victoria Chambers Westminster in the
county of Middlesex, Civil 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 :-
The object here is to produce nuts in quantity at as low a price as the present plain
nuts but any one of which when screwed home serves to effectually lock not only
itself but also the bolt.
For this purpose I roll rectangular or nearly rectangular bars each with a beading
along or near one of the flat sides. Afterwards the nuts are cut off, punched and
subsequently screwed. Such a nut when screwed home with the beading on the lower
or inner side causes the bolt to bend more or less in direction away from the beading
and hence causes effectual locking although not to such an extent in most cases as to
prevent the nut from being screwed back should that be necessary.
On the accompanying sheet of drawings fig. 1 is a vertical section fig. 2 an elevation
and fig. 3 a plan of my improved nut." a body of nut b beading, c screw thread.
When the nut is being screwed home the beading takes the inetal and causes the
said nut to cant thus preventing the nut from becoming accidentally unscrewed.
Fig. 4 is a vertical section fig. 5 an elevation and fig. 6 a plan of a double lock nut
under my invention a a¹ nuts, beadings ce screwthreads. The beading lis
sufficiently deep to overhang the body of the nut a. The nuts are placed together
and screwed on the bolt simultaneously. The lower nut bends the bolt in one direction
and the upper nut in the opposite direction and double security against unscrewing is
afforded.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
clain is.
First. Lock-nuts with a beading on the lower inner side substantially as set forth.
Second. The manufacture of lock nuts by rolling, cutting, punching and tapping
substantially as set forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Sept.. 1887
Complete Left, 13th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 13th July, 1888
HERBERT GREAVES of Providence Place, Horsforth, Leeds, Joiner do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide a kneading slab for Pastry Cooks which
may be adapted to dressers, side tables or any other like kitchen furniture and for this
purpose I provide a slab of marble, slate, earthenware or other suitable substance fixed
on or into a frame made to slide into the table like an ordinary drawer. I also provide
loose legs or brackets to support the said slab when drawn out and in use.
Dated this 9th day of September 1887.
HERBERT GREAVES.

page_text: 1 HERBERT GREAVES of Providence Place, Horsforth, Leeds Joiner do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide, kneading slab for a Pastry Cooks which
may be adapted to dressers, side tables or any other like kitchen furniture and for this
purpose I provide a slab of marble slate, earthenware or other suitable substance
fixed on or into a frame made to slide into the table like an ordinary drawer. I also
provide loose legs or brackets to support the said slab when drawn out and in use.
Figures 1 and 2 upon the accompanying drawing represents the table with the slab
drawn out and the method of supporting it when required for use.
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 substantially as herein before described set forth and. illustrated in the
accompanying drawing.
A New or Improved Compound or Cement and Application of the same in Making Asphalte Walks, in Renovating and Repairing Old Asphalte Walks, in Coating and Protecting Masonry, and for other Analogous Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Aug., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 16th Sept., 1887.
A New or Improved Compound or Cement and Application of the
same in Making Asphalte Walks, in Renovating and Repairing
Old Asphalte Walks, in Coating and Protecting Masonry, and
for other Analogous Purposes.
I EDWARD KEIRBY of Vine Works, Rochdale in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturer and Merchant, 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 :-
In performing my invention and as applied to making asphalte walks I mix 2 parts
more or less of sand, 1 part each of quick lime and Portland cement together in water
to the consistency of cream. I then add a part of copperas already dissolved in
water and which so thickens and forms a pulp. I then add sufficient water to the
whole to reduce the consistency to that of thick cream.
In this state my improved compound or cement is ready to be poured on to asphalte
walks and so serves to consolidate and render the same more durable. It can also be
used in a similar manner for repairing old asphalte walks and is equally useful by
being spread on with a brush in coating protecting and renovating masonry and for
other analogous purposes.
If I desire a deeper color 1 use more copperas and if a lighter color more lime.
In some cases and when it is inconvenient to mix the materials together as
aforesaid, I mix the dry sand, quick lime, Portland cement and copperas together
and send the same out ready prepared to mix with the water.
Having thus particularly 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:-
1st. The manufacture of the improved compound or cement substantially as and for
the purposes herein before described.
2nd. The improved application to new or existing asphalte walks to masonry and
for other analogous purposes of a compound or cement substantially as hereinbefore
described.
Dated this 8th day of August 1887.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 31st July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Sept., 1888
KENNETH MCLEA, Merchant, Gresham House, Old Broad Street and ROBERT
PUNSHON, 172 Fleet Street City of London Chemist do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
Rendering Wood, Linen, Cotton, Flax and similar Fabrics such as paper non
inflammable and by the same process preserving them from decay our method of doing
this is to steep the Timber or Fabrics in a solution of Chloride Calcium and Ammonium
Phosphate mixed the solution may be applied either hot or cold.
An Improved Paint or varnisи for from, Steel, Metal, anu Tarpaulins.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 31st July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Sept., 1888
An Improved Paint or varnisи for from, Steel, Metal, anu
Tarpaulins.
KENNETH MCLEA, Gresham House, Old Broad Street, City, Merchant and ROBERT
PUNSHON, of 172 Fleet Street City of London Chemist do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
A Paint or Varnish for coating or covering metal surfaces and making Tarpaulins,
5 that it is manufactured or made as follows, Sulphur, oil, such as Linseed oil by
preference resin and Ozorcerite are mixed or melted together when hot.

page_text: What we claim is
A Paint or Varnish made of the materials or substances as described above,
and used in the quantities given either by weight or measure, melted by heat into
one, or a homogeneous body, or inass, to be used when in a hot or boiling condition.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 19th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 20th Dec., 1887
1, GEORGE HIRST HEBBLETHWAITE of 3 Fitzwilliam Street, Huddersfield in the
County of York, Driving Belt Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of " ropes" for transmitting power, and
the object of this invention is to construct such ropes without twisting or folding its
component parts, and in the employment of specially woven parts with which leather
in combination may be employed.
In the manufacture of ropes for purpose aforesaid according to this my invention
adapted for V or angle grooved pulloys I employ by preference cotton strands, but
flax, worsted, or hemp may be employed and which are woven so as to form a solid
belt or strip of the width required.
The several widths required to form the sectional rope of or rectangular or V form
are secured to each other by means of rivets, wire stitching, or otherwise so forming a
solid rectangular or V rope.
The ton and bottom layers or either of them may be of leather
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Town. Hall Buildings, Halifax,
:Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I, GEORGE HIRST HEBBLETHWAITE of 3 Fitzwilliam Street, Huddersfield in the
County of York, Driving Belt Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
and
This invention relates to the manufacture of "ropes" for transmitting power,
the object of the invention is to construct such ropes without twisting or folding its
component parts and in the employment of specially woven parts with which leather
in combination may be employed.
In the manufacture of ropes for purpose aforesaid according to this my invention
adapted for V or angle grooved pulleys I employ by preference cotton strands, but
flax, worsted, or hemp may be employed, and which are woven so as to form a solid
belt or strip of the width required.
The several widths required to form the sectional rope of rectangular or V form are
secured to each other by means of rivets, wire stitching, or otherwise, so forming a
solid rectangular or V rope.
The top and bottom layers, or either of them may be of leather or india-rubber.
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 driving rope by use of component layers of two or
more of the materials herein specified and as herein fully described.
Dated this 18th day of November 1887.
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Town Hall Buildings, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1887
Complete Left, 13th July, 1887
Complete Accepted, 18th May, 1888
WILLIAM HENRY WIGLEY.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fishing Rod Holder to Support the Rod in an Upright
Position when Needed.
WILLIAM HENRY WIGLEY Saxby Lodge Cheltenham Gloucestershire School
attendance officer 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 :-
An improved Fishing rod holder.
It is composed of metal concave on one side and convex on the other A of an inch
wide and one eight of an inch thick, there is a hole near the top end with a screw
mesh cut in it to receive a stud B which stands out from the spear, the studs are made
of metal in two ways one with an hing to shut up B one and a half inches long, the
other half an inch or more long without an hinge C both are made to screw in and out
of the hole in the top of the spear the spear may vary in length and width according
to the size and length of the rod to which it is applied but the principal and the
formation would be the same. A recess is cut D in the but of the fishing rod under
the ferrules E in this recess or groov the spear slides up and down. The angler places
his foot on the stud to drive it in the soil the rod then stands up.
For a single handed rod a spear four inches in length is sufficient and for a double
handed rod a five or six inch would be required. The bottom end of the spear
is ground down to admit of its passing easily into the soil, the upper end is narrow
and beveled off to enable it to catch under one of the rod ferrules, the spear being
concave and convex obtains a good grip or hold in the soil much more so than the
shape of
spear now in use which is made to screw in and out of the but of the rod and
is not always ready at hand in fact an angler cannot use his rod with safty with the
spear attatched, but with my invention the spear sliding up and down in the groov
quite safe and always ready at hand, it can also be detatched instantly from the rod by
drawing it up outside the top ferrule, or replaced. It can be applied to any ordinary
rod, for salmon rods it will be a great aquisition, as the spear now in use cannot be
applied to that class of rod, rods with hollow buts need not have a groov for the spear
it can be applied to the outside of the rod and kept in possition by two metal plates
fastened in to the ferrules of the rod.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
1st. Originality of construction and way of applying the spear to the rod.
2nd. Greater efficiency as a support to the rod and saftey.
3rd Simplicity and quicknees
1-
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Aug, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept., 1888
WILLIAM HENRY PERCIVAL 227 Westbourne Villas Harrow Road Bayswater
London Cabinet Maker I do hereby declare the nature of this invention for MATCHES
to be as follows:-
The end of the Match is dipped or saturated in a solution of Cyanite, or any other
non inflammable preparation, as far as is necessary, to protect any persons fingers
from being Burnt. On the match being struck it burns down or burns away until it
reaches the part that has been prepared with the non inflammable material or solution
-on reaching this it at once goes out.

page_text: I, WILLIAM HENRY PERCIVAL, of 227 Westbourne Villas, Harrow Road,
Bayswater, London, 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 object of this invention is to render lucifer matches so that they will not burn
up to the part held in the hand and so that the wood of which the match is composed
will not fall away as consumed nor will the fire or sparks be held in the match after
the consumption of the material by flame.
For the purpose of my invention, one end of the match is dipped or saturated in a
solution of Cyanite or any other non-inflammable preparation, this dipping being
extended as far as is necessary to protect persons fingers from being burnt. On the
match being lighted by friction or otherwise it burns down or away until it reaches
the part that has been prepared with the non-inflammable material or solution, so that
on reaching this it at once goes out.
The match is preferably of ribbon or tape form to give a good hold to the fingers,
its thinness being such that a good flame is maintained. The body of the match is
coated or impregnated with a very weak gummy varnish as not to interfere with the
burning of the wood of which the match is composed but of sufficient strength to
hold the fibres of the wood together during consumption, so that the burnt parts or
burnt embers cannot fall away, neither does the match glow nor retain a spark after
the flame is extinguished.
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:-
The manufacture of matches with cyanited or other finger protecting end as herein-
before described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov.. 1837
Complete Left, 9th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th Apr., 1888
I HENRY NICOLL of 45 Warwick Street Regent Street London Outfitter do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Invention relates to an improved reading light for use in railway carriages.
For this purpose I take a round or other shaped piece of metal having on it a raised
socket for a candle. The piece of metal is of such a width that it will rest by its own
weight without falling off on the ledge of a side window of a railway carriage yet the
candle is at such a distance from the window glass that there is no danger of its
being cracked by the heat. I take a tube of brass or other material closed at one end
to form a case for the candle when not in use, the open end of the tube is made to
fit closely over the raised socket which holds the candle. By this construction the.
candlestick or socket forms with the tube a complete case for holding the candle when
not in use and the arrangement is very simple and compact.
Dated this Twenty-fifth day of November 1887.

page_text: HENRY NICOLL of 45 Warwick Street Golden Square, London, Outfitter 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 reading light for use in Railway carriages,
which shall be simple and not liable to get out of order.
For this purpose I take a round piece of metal having on it a socket for a candle,
this piece of metal is of sufficient weight to rest without falling off on the ledge of a
side window of a railway carriage and it has a flange of half to three quarters of an
inch, measured from the candle so that the light is kept at a sufficient distance from
the window glass to obviate any danger of its being cracked by the heat. For
convenience of carrying in the pocket I make a form of lamp in which a folding arm
or arms serves the purpose of the flange in keeping the flame at a sufficient distance
from the glass.
I take a tube of brass or other material, closed at one end to form a case for the
candle when not in use. The open end of the tube is made to fit closely over the
socket which holds the candle.
Fig. 1 shows the reading lamp closed. A is the candlestick which with the closed
tube B forms a complete case for the candle when not in use.
Fig. 2 shows the reading lamp ready for use. A is the socket over which the tube
or case fits closely and B is the flange for preventing the too near approach of the
flame to the window glass.
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 flange or folding arms for the purpose of preventing the window glass being
injured by the heat.
2. The construction by which the candle-stick or socket forms with the tube a
complete case for holding the candle when not in use.
Dated this Ninth day of February 1888.
HENRY NICOLL.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 27th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 27th July, 1888

page_text: A New or Improved Cleansing Powder or Compound.
1, JAMES WALLACE PATON, of Leith Offices, Moorfields, Liverpool, in the County
of Lancaster, General Commission and Insurance Agent, 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:—
Cleansing powders act usually either mechanically or chemically, thus the action 5
of rouge, whiting, bath brick or tripoli is wholly mechanical as an abrasive, while
cinnabar (in the case of silver goods) alkalis, acids and benzine have a surely
chemical effect.
Now my invention is designed to combine in one powder both mechanical and
chemical action, also by the use of a soluble and insoluble powder conjointly to give 1
a solid body that shall retain by capillary attraction the dissolved soluble body, and
keep it to the face of the metal or other material to be cleaned. For this purpose, I
have found a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and finely levigated or precipitated
carbonate of lime the most efficacious, though it is obvious that the more expensive
bicarbonate of potash or other alkaline carbonates can for some purposes be substituted I
for the bi-carbonate of soda-also in giving precipitated carbonate of lime as the
insoluble powder, I would state that any very finely and evenly comminuted hard
crystalline insoluble material, not acting chemically on bi-carbonate of soda can
replace the precipitated carbonate of lime, but I have been unable to find any
uniformly finely powdered hard substance, obtainable at any thing like as cheap a 2
rate as precipitated carbonate of lime, that has not serious defects, making it less
desirable for the purpose.
In carrying out my invention I take three hundredweight of bi-carbonate of soda,
56
per cent. standard alkali usually known in commerce as 56 per cent. carbonated
soda ash, this I mix with one hundredweight of finely precipitated. carbonate of 2
lime-both powders being quite dry, these are intimately mixed in a suitable mixer
and passed through a fine sieve. The relative quantities can be varied within very
wide limits, but I find these give the best results. The impalpable powder thus
obtained is packed in various sized packages for sale, and is used as a polishing
powder, dry, or preferably with water as a milk or paste. It is applicable for cleaning a
floors, oilcloths, marble, metal and other materials or articles without requiring the
addition of soap or other material.

page_text: Having now particularly ascertained and described 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 new or improved cleansing powder or compound herein described, whether
made in accordance with the receipt given or varied in the manner and within the
limits set forth, but consisting mainly in any case of (a) carbonated alkali and (b) a
finely divided hard crystalline material, not acted upon chemically by the carbonated
alkali.
Year: 1887

page_text: ERNEST SMITH BALDWIN, 7 Market Place, Loughborough, communicated to me from
abroad by William Angus, Blacksmith, of Taylor Street, Sydenham, Canterbury, New
Zealand and I 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 pumps used for house and other purposes
either force or lift pumps in which I form a chamber at the end of the barrel whereby
water is retained in the said chamber which enables the pump to draw fluids with
greater certainty; to prevent the bucket of the pump becoming dry and in some
cases to dispense with a suction valve. I attain these objects by the mechanisın
illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is a sectional view. Fig. 2
is an elevation of the outside of the pump and Fig. 3 is a plan of the bottom of the
pump-Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views. A is the
barrel of an ordinary house pump, B is the ordinary bucket for the same, the pump
rod which can be attached to an ordinary handle or lever or worked by a crank or
other arrangement by hand or mechanical power. I is the ordinary suction valve,
E the suction pipe, F the delivery. G. G. is a chamber formed around the barrel A
and into which the barrel dips leaving a space around and beneath the pump barrel A
at its lower extremity which remains filled with fluid at all times whether the pump
is in action or not. His aperture leading from the suction pipe E and the suction
valve box 1. I. into the chamber G. G. and this aperture is made in the upper end of
the chamber higher than the inside of the bottom of the barrel.
It will thus be seen
that a certain amount of fluid lies in the chamber G. G. at all times, forming a trap
which prevents air passing through the bucket into the suction pipe E and thus assist
in retaining the fluid in the suction pipe and when the pump is not at work the fluid
will still lie in the chamber G. G. even though it fell in the suction pipe, by this means
a better vacuum is produced in the barrel on starting the pump, no air remaining
under the bucket when the upstroke commences; thus enabling the pump to start
with greater facility and the leather of the bucket is made wet and pliant and in
better working order. It will also be found that with my improved chamber G. G.

page_text: pumps with small lift can be worked without the suction valve D which therefore may
in such pumps be dispensed with.
I do not confine myself to the exact details as shown on the drawing for it is evident
that the chamber G. G. may be cast in one piece with the barrel or fastened on with a
flange or in any manner known to a skilled workman.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A Chamber or trap formed at the extremity of a pump barrel with the suction
aperture in the upper part as described herein and illustrated in the accompanying
drawing.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 6th Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 24th Feb., 1888
I WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON of Wentbridge Lodge Pontefract in the
county of York Estate Agent do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to he
as follows:-
My game consists of a game of tennis played in sides of one or two on each side
and with one ball, and instead of the ball having to be sent over a net it as to be sent
under a cord in a fixed central goal in suitable frames open at the fronts, towards
each court line but closed at the ends by nets or by other suitable means, should the
player send the ball under the cords through the central goal or court and over the
court line it counts to the player, but should he fail it counts to the opposite side,
who returns it before it stops or is a dead ball, through the goal as before described,
the ball may be an ordinary lawn tennis ball and rackets or one handed bats are used,
or the balls may be larger the counting is simple and the game is easier to understand
than tennis and it is not so expensive, one ball being only needed.
JOHN E. WALSH,
30, East Parade, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: An Improved Game of Lawn Tennis or Cricket Tennis.
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Wentbridge Lodge near Pontefract (Estate Agent)
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED GAME OF LAWN
TENNIS, OR CRICKET TENNIS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My game consists of a game of tennis, or tennis Cricket, played in sides, of one or !
two, players on each side. It is played on a ground marked out in courts, similar to
tennis courts, but instead of having a net stretched across, the centre of the ground
(or courts), over which the ball must be played, a space about six feet wide, called the
centre space, is marked out, across the centre of the ground (or courts). At or near
the corners of which, four posts, about five feet high, are fixed, from the tops of which, 1
are strung, two cords, (or other suitable framework,) under which the ball must be
played, when passing from one side of the ground, (or courts) to the other, instead of
over a net, as mentioned above. The game is played with one handed bats, or rackets,
and one ball made like a tennis ball, but rather larger.
Having now practicaly described and stated the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same as to be performed I declare, that what I claim
for the new game, is
Playing the ball (or balls) under a cord (or cords) or other suitable framework-
(open at the front), instead of over a net, as used for playing Lawn tennis, or other
games.
Dated this 4th day of January 1888.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 2nd Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1888
I THOMAS BATES BLOW Welwyn Herts Manufacturer of Bee Keeping Appliances
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A metal case with openings on four sides (A), the openings on two sides (B) are
covered with glass through which the Comb Honey may be seen, the opening on
under side is used to allow Section of Comb Honey and Glasses to enter and these
are made secure by a number of small clips (C) on the edge in the case of Sections
with two Bee ways-and with a metal plate either quite plain (D) or with a number
of small clips on the edge (E) or with a metal lid either going inside or outside of the
Box (F) which may then be either with or without the small clips on its edge-in
the case of Sections with four Bee-ways. The upper opening is used for pushing out
the Section when it requires to be removed and the recess formed by the opening is
to be used for a label describing the contents.

page_text: A Case for Containing and Exhibiting Sections of Comb Honey.
THOMAS BATES BLOW Welwyn Hertfordshire manufacturer of Bee Keeping
Appliances do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
A metal case open at the bottom to enable the Comb Honey to be put in. The sides
and top are partly open, glass is used to cover the sides and protect the Honey Comb.
The opening at top may be covered with a Label describing the contents. Small
projections from the bottom edge of the sides serve to fasten the lid on by bending
them down after lid is fitted on. A lid fitting either inside or outside the case covers
the bottom, the lid has a small slot cut away or a piece of the side of the lid may be
cut away to allow the projections from the sides either to pass through or by and
fasten the lid.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1. The small projections from the sides of the bottom (A) of the case which when
bent after the lid is placed on serve to fasten it.
2. The slot in lid (B) to allow the small projections to go through.
3. The piece taken out of side of lid (C) to allow the small projections to
pass by.
Dated this 2nd day of February 1888.