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IMPROVEMENTS IN BOXES
Year: 1884

page_text: I WALTER JAMES BENTLEY of N° 6 Great George Street Westminster,Civil
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BOXES to be as follows:-
I construct the box in two halves, one of which is just large enough to fit over
the other; each half is hinged to the back or hinge-piece, so that when open the
two halves lie flat and may be most conveniently used for sorting the articles
contained in the box; when closed the hinge-piece forms one side or end of each
half and the larger half fitting closely over the other effectually excludes all dust.
Where flexible material is used the hinge-piece must be made of thicker substance
than the two halves.

page_text: I WALTER JAMES BENTLEY of N° 6, Great George Street Westminster Civil
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BOXES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I construct the box in two halves as shewn upon the accompanying drawing;
one half A being made just large enough to fit over the other half B; each half is
hinged to the back or hinge-piece C so that when open the two halves lie flat upon
the table or desk and are convenient for sorting and arranging the papers or other
articles contained; when closed the hinge-piece C forms one side or end of each
half, part of its thickness resting between the sides or ends of the inner half B, and
the larger half A fitting closely over the other B effectually excludes all dust.
The box may be made of strawboard covered with bookcloth, or of other suitable
materials such as wood or cardboard covered with bookcloth, paper, leather or
other suitable material, but I prefer strawboard covered with bookcloth. In con-
structing the box of such materials it is necessary to make the hinge-piece C of
greater thickness than the other parts to ensure the easy opening and closing of
the box and to allow of part of its thickness fitting between the sides or ends
of the inner half B when the box is closed, as above mentioned, for the purpose of
strengthening the box and excluding the dust; this may in practice be best donc
by forming the hinge-piece of overlapping portions of the material forming the
halves A and B as shewn in the drawing:
The accompanying drawing fully shows the construction of the box, which may
of.course be varied in shape and size.
The boxes when in use may be arranged in cases or upon shelves in the manner
of books and by their use all the advantages of a file for papers may be secured
without in any way fixing or puncturing the papers which are at the same time
kept perfectly free from dust.
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 form of the box with hinge-piece as shewn and described.
A BELT FASTENER
Year: 1884

page_text: 1, PHILIPPE KOCH, of Neuss, in the German Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for A BELT FASTENER, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The present construction of a belt fastener is designed for belts serving for
tho transmission of small power. It differs from present constructions by the
exceedingly simple mode of fastening the ends of the belt to the connecting piece
and by the simplicity of its production.
The invention consists of the double T shaped connecting piece A with flanges ƒ ƒ
and ff of different breadth, for the purpose of holding the ends of the belt at
the broad flanges ff by means of the prongs 8 and of preventing the ends from
stifting by placing the same on the narrower flanges ƒ¹ƒ¹.
In the accompanying drawing Fige I to IV represent a belt fastener embodying
this invention.
The double T shaped piece A has an upper long flange f provided at its enl
with prongs 8 and a lower shorter flange f¹.
The long flange with the prongs 8 serves to hold the belt the prongs being
pressed into the belt by any suitable tool such as pincers, or a hammer.
The short flange f¹ serves as a support to the outer end of the belt so as to
prevent the same from detaching itself and shifting vertically to the joint.
It will be seen that the same effect is obtained if the prongs are attached to the
b lt and pass into apertures in the connecting piece A Fig IV.
In this case the prongs are arranged on a metal plate which is connected with
the belt by pegs or screws. The ends of the belt are connected by placing the
same on the short flange and by pressing the prongs mounted on the plate on
the belt into the long flange f by means of pincers or any other suitable tool.
The prongs 8 receive the pulling strain and the short flange f' prevents the belt
being detached from the connecting piece.

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
In belt fasteners:
The application of a double T shaped connecting piece A having flanges f and fl
of different breadth for the purpose of holding the ends of the belt at the broad
flange by means of prongs 8 and of preventing the ends from being detached and
shifting by placing the same on the narrow flange f¹.
Dated this 29th day of September 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN the ManufactuRE OF ARTIFICIAL LEATHER
Year: 1884

page_text: I WALTER TRAVIS of 21 Jewin Street in the City of London Merchant do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN the ManufactuRE
OF ARTIFICIAL LEATHER 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 effect improvements in the manufacture of
artificial leather whereby a cheap, durable, and useful article. is produced, which is
suitable for many purposes.
My said Invention consists of a felt backing upon which a japanned surface is
formed. The felt backing consists of a mixture of wool, fur and jute or cotton and
jute and a combination of such materials woven or felted together, and I cover one
side of this cloth with a coating of oil and japan, mixed together to the consistency
of thick paint; and, if necessary, this treatment is repeated, each coat being allowed
to get thoroughly dry before the next is applied.
The japan which I use is that which is obtained from the tree known as the
stagmaria verniciflua, which is the original and only real japan.
When the surface is thoroughly dry and rendered smooth by rolling or otherwise,
I varnish the same with any suitable elastic varnish.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
The manufacture and use of artificial or imitation leather consisting of a backing
of felt with a facing composed of oil and japan substantially as herein before
described.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR CONNECTED WITH THE BURNERS OF OIL LAMPS CHIEFLY APPLICABLE TO VELOCIPEDES AND OTHER ANALAGOUS PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
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I EDWIN CARPENTER BELLAMY of 2 Unett Street Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Lamp Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR CONNECTED WITH THE BURNERS OF OIL LAMPS CHIEFLY
APPLICABLE TO VELOCIPEDES AND OTHER ANALAGOUS PURPOSES to be as follows:-
"
This invention relates to improvements in that class of Lamp Burner chiefly
applicable to Bicycles. Tricycles and other like Vehiclés my aim and object being
to remedy a great evil that of the raising or falling of the wick and increasing
diminishing or extinguishing the flame arising from the vibration of the vehicle
I will describe my Invention as applied to the ordinary body which carries the wick
tube the same being secreted therein. The spindle with milled button and toothed
wheels passing through the wick tube and compressing the wick actuated by the
same for raising and lowering the wick is the same as hitherto but for securing the
wick in a desired position I employ between the said toothed wheels and upon the
same spindle an extra toothed or other suitable wheel but somewhat smaller, and
to the base or bottom of the body by preference I permanently secure a lamiņa
spring connected or geared to the said toothed wheel thus controlling the action.
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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;
1st. The spring i, Figs 1, 2 & 4 acting upon a toothed wheel as shown and
described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim" is;
1st. The spring i, Figs 1, 2 & 4 acting upon a toothed wheel as shewn and
described.
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2nd. A toothed wheel which is acted upon by the spring i, Fig 1, 2 & 4, in both
directions of rotation.
3rd The placing of the said wheel and the said spring within the chamber b.
PIANOFORTE SOSTENUTO SOUND BOARD
Year: 1884

page_text: JAMES MUIR SMITH NO 110 & 118 Bayham Street Camden Town London,
N.W. Pianoforte Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
PIANOFORTE SOSTENUTO SOUND BOARD to be as follows:-
A Partial suspension of the Sound Board & by the following means, Two angles
pieces of the Sound board are cut away one at the Top Bass note end, and the
other at the lower Treble end and slips of wood, bevilled and polished are secured
about 4 inches from the two outer edges of sound board on the under side, and a
slip of Hard wood on the front at the outer edge of Sound board where cut away,
Then by means of Screws through into the Bracings and a special angle Braco
flush with the Bracings the angle ends of the Sound Board are drawn down, thus
forcing or springing the centre of the Sound board up, making the same slightly
convex, Thereby giving greator vibration and Sostenuto power.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1° A Pianoforte sostenuto sound board constructed, combined and arranged to
operate substantially as described and shown on the drawing for the purposa
specified.
2° The fulcrum or bridge-bars B formed substantially as shown and combined
with the sound board A in such a manner as to give it a sliding or lateral motion
when its edges are depressed by the screws H, substantially as described for the
purpose specified.
AN IMPROVED PREPARATION OF SOAP APPLICABLE FOR CLEANSING AND POLISHING PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE HENRY GOODMAN of 61 New Street in the parish of St. Mary
Newington in the County of Surrey Manufacturer of Toilet Specialities do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED PREPARATION OF SOAP
APPLICABLE FOR CLEANSING AND POLISHING PURPOSES to be as follows:-
This Invention consists essentially of common Flints, Glass, and fragments of
White Crockery Ware crushed and pulverized, and combined with common soap
and oil in proportions suitable for various purposes for which the said soap may be
required, to be manufactured in a solid form, or otherwise loose, or in a semi-dry
state to be compressed into blocks.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE HENRY GOODMAN of 61 New Street in the parish of St. Mary
Newington in the County of Surrey Manufacturer of toilet Specialities do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED PREPARATION OF SOAP
APPLICABLE FOR CLEANSING & POLISHING PURPOSES, 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 essentially of common flints, ordinary glass, and fragments
of common white crockery-ware, crushed and finely pulverized, the said powder is
then thrown into a boiler together with common soap, water, & oil, the whole is
then well mixed together, and when boiling run into moulds to consolidate, or
otherwise made into a semi dry powder by the almost total absence of water, and
less soap, hence I do not confine myself to given proportions, for example more
soap would be required for a given quantity of powder when reqired for cleansing
purposes, than when required for polishing purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
I claim as my invention particularly and absolutely the combination and use of
pulverized flints, glass, and fragments of white crockery-ware, compounded, and
combined with ordinary Soap and oil, for cleansing & polishing purposes, as
herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SALICYLIC ACID
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
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I, WILLIAM LLOYD WISE, of N° 46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the County of
Middlesex, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SALICYLIC ACID
(a communication from Chemische Fabrik vormals Hofmann and Schoetensack in
Ludwigshafen on Rhine, Germany) to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object the production of artificial salicylic acid.
According to this invention chloro-carbonic acid gas (CO C) is passed into
or caused to react upon a dry powdered heated mixture of phenol and an alkali.
A Salicylate of the alkali and phenol are thus produced. The phenol is distilled
off. The Salicylic acid is precipitated from the Salicylate in any convenient
manner.
W. LLOYD WISE,
Per F. J. Brougham.

page_text: "
I, WILLIAM LLOYD WISE, of N° 46 Lincoln's Inn Fields in the County of
Middlesex, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SALICYLIC
ACID (a communication to me from abroad by Chemische Fabrik vormals
Hofmann and Schoetensack in Ludwigshafen on Rhine, Germany) and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object the production of artificial salicylic acid.
According to this invention chloro-carbonic acid gas (CO C₁₂) is caused to pass
into or re-act upon a dry powdered heated mixture of phenol and an alkali.
In carrying out this invention a mixture of phenol and a solution of caustic soda
in the proportion of 3 equivalents of phenol to 4 equivalents of caustic soda are
heated together until a dry powder is formed. This operation should be performed
in a vessel provided with an agitator in order that the mixture may be well stirred
during the heating operation. The process is then continued by passing chloro-
carbonic acid gas into the dry powder, this operation being commenced at
about 140° Centigrade (284° Fahrenheit) and the heat being slowly increased up
to 200° Centigrade (392° Fahrenheit). When about 90 per cent of the theoretical
quantity of phenol employed has been converted, the heating operation is to be
discontinued.
The residue in the vessel is afterwards dissolved in water and saturated with an
acid and the remaining phenol which floats on the water is blown or driven off by
steam. From the salicylate of soda which has remained in the vessel, the salicylic
acid is precipitated in the usual manner.
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 claim is
Producing salicylic acid by causing chloro-carbonic acid gas to pass into or re-act
upon a dry powdered heated mixture of phenol and an alkali, substantially in the
manner hereinabove described.
Dated this 10th day of November 1881.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING HIDES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN KEIL TULLIS, of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain,
Leather Belt Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING HIDES" to be as follows:-
This Invention which relates to Improvements in treating Hides, has for its
object to increase the toughness of Leather and to reduce the tendency thereof to
stretching.
The Invention consists in saturating Hides in the green state with "Spanish
Extract" having Borax and Saltpetre dissolved therein, the said Extract being an
astringent solution obtained by grinding and boiling the Rhind of the Orange and
Lemon. After the Hides when thus saturated are treated by the ordinary operation
of currying it converts them into Leather fit for commercial use.
J. H. JOHNSON, DAY & JOHNSON,
Petitioner's Agents,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN KEIL TULLIS, of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain,
Leather Belt Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING HIDES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My Invention, which relates to Improvements in treating Hides, has for its
object to increase the toughness, elasticity and tensile strength of leather and to
reduce the tendency thereof to stretching.
My Invention consists in saturating Hides in the green state with "Spanish
Extract" having Borax and Saltpetre dissolved therein, the said Extract being an
astringent solution obtained by grinding and boiling the rhind of the orange and
lemon. The quantities of Borax and Saltpetre used, may be considerably varied,
that is to say they may be used in equal or in unequal proportions and sufficient
or less than sufficient to saturate the liquid therewith. After the Hides, when
thus saturated, are treated by the ordinary operation of currying it converts them
into leather fit for commercial use.
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
Saturating Hides in the green state with " Spanish Extract" having Borax and
Saltpetre dissolved therein.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SOAPS, DENTIFRICES, AND OTHER DETERGENT SUBSTANCES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EDWARD SONSTADT, of Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, Fellow of the
Chemical Society, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SOAPS, DENTIFRICES, AND OTHER DETERGENT SUBSTANCES,
to be as follows :—.
The object of my invention is to impart to soaps, dentifrices, and other detergent
substances, antiseptic and deodorising qualities. This I effect by adding Calcium
Iodate, in powder or in aqueous solution, either during any convenient stage of the
manufacture of the substances, or after their manufacture.

page_text: I, EDWARD SONSTADT, of Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Fellow of the Chemical
Society do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF SOAPS, DENTIFRICES, AND OTHER DETERGENT SUBSTANCES," 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 impart to soaps, dentifrices, and other detergent
substances, antiseptic and deodorising qualities. This I effect by adding calcium
iodate, in powder or in aqueous solution, according to circumstances, either during
any convenient stage of the manufacture of the substances, or after their manu-
facture. I find that the addition of one part of the calcium iodate to five hundred
parts of the soap or other detergent substance is an effective proportion, but I do
not confine myself to this proportion, which may be increased, or in some cases
greatly diminished. It is sometimes advantageous to melt the fat intended to be
used in the manufacture of soap, with a small proportion of calcium iodate, in
order to remove from it objectionable odours and impurities.
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 application of calcium iodate in the manufacture of soaps, denti-
frices, and other detergent substances, to communicate to the same antiseptic and
deodorising qualities.
AN IMPROVED WASHING AND CLEANSING LIQUID
Year: 1884

page_text: I, MARTHA KERR Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire, Washing Liquid Manufacturer
(Married) do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
WASHING AND CLEANSING LIQUID" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Quantities To make one Quart take one Pint of strong solution of Ammonia
Pint of Turpintine 1 Ounce of Olive Oil and Resin 4 Ounces of Water Churn
well for three hours No Steeping, Rubbing, or Brushing required Saves Time,
Fire Washing Material and does not injure the most delicate fabric A day's
washing done in half the time.
DIRECTION FOR USING THE WASHING LIQUID.
Take four ounces of Soap cut into small peices and put into Boiler or Pot, see
that all the Soap is dissolved in the hot water put into the Dolly tub adding more
hot water, then shake the Bottle of Liquid well pouring in half, put the clothes in
dry and quickly and Dolly from five to ten minuets then put the Clothes through
the Wringing Machine with a peice of stick or flat wood (to savo scalding the
hands) soap all parts required, as shirt necks sleeves &c and boil in Soda and
Water; if more Clothes add remainder of Liquid and more hot water and continue
as before.
All Coloured Clothes should be done by themselves, or after White Clothes,
Examine all Clothes in the Blue Water. Do not use dry soap or other preparation
with this Liquid.
For Blackleading Stoves and Grates mix a little of the Liquid and a little water
with the Blacklead. For Polishing Door Plates and all Brass or Steel Articles mix
a little of the Liquid with the Bathbrick, and water For Cleaning Paint and
Scouring Floors and all other domestic purposes mix half ounce of the Liquid in a
Pint of Water thereto.
For removing Pitch, Paint, Grease, or Stains rub will into the article. It is
particularly recommended for Flannels or Blankets.

page_text: Having now particulurly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The washing and cleansing liquid composed of the substances named, and mixed
substantially in the proportions and manner hereinbefore described.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN FRAMES FOR SUSPENDED LAMPS
Year: 1884

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I, CARL QUITMANN of N° 17 Jewin Crescent London in the County of Middlesex,
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT
IN FRAMES FOR SUSPENDED LAMPS" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the construction of frames for suspended lamps in such
a manner that they can be taken apart and put in small compass for packing and
transport, and the parts can be readily put and firmly held together for use, as I
will explain referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is the elevation of a
frame put together, Fig. 2 shews the frame with the separable parts detached, and
Fig. 3 shews a modified construction for the lower ring. The frame consists of two
bent side limbs A. A, a middle ring B to support the shade, and a lower ring C, to
carry the bowl of the lamp. When these parts are all together as shewn in Fig. 1,
the space occupied by the frame in packing is considerable, the depth being
equivalent to the diameter of the large ring B, and, as the articles are of a fragile
character, many of them become damaged in transport. To avoid this evil, the
rings B and C are made detachable as shewn in Fig. 2, so that they can be laid
down flat-wise occupying a depth equivalent only to their width. The ring B is
made with a flat staple bat each side as shewn in front view at Fig. 2º, and a
hook a is fixed on each limb of the frame A, which can be sprung a little apart to
admit the hooks to engage in the staples of B. The ring C is fixed on the ends of
the limbs A by the nuts c; or, as shewn in Fig. 3, this ring may be made to turn
on the bent in ends of the limbs A, as on pivots, so that it can be laid on the flat
for packing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The construction of frames for suspended lamps substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth.
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ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
AN IMPROVED GAS OR OIL STOVE
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, RICHARD WADE BOYD of N° 105 New Bond Street in the County of
Middlesex, Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED GAS OR OIL STOVE to be as follows:-
I insert vertical plates or gills fixed to the top and bottom of the stove or to one
side thereof between the point of combustion and the flue so that they in some way
overlap each other alternately, the result is that the products of combustion on their
passage to the flue come into contact with and heat such plates or gills and the
sides of the stoves and waste of heat is largely prevented.

page_text: I RICHARD WADE BOYD of N° 105 New Bond Street in the County of Middlesex,
Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED GAS
OR OIL STOVE and in what manner the same is to bo performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I insert vertical plates or gills (AAA) fixed to the top and bottom of a Gas or
Oil stove or to the sides thereof between the point of combustion and the flue so
that they in some way overlap each other alternately, the result is that the products
of combustion on their passage to the flue come into contact with and heat such
plates or gills and the sides of the stove.
The drawing herewith marked "9072" shows one mode of carrying out the 1
invention.
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 insertion in a Gas or Oil Stove of plates or gills fixed as before described 1
in order that part of the heat which ordinarily passes with the products of
combustion into the flue without being used may be intercepted and
absorbed by such plates or gills and conveyed by them to the sides of the
stove whence it will pass into the space required to be warmed and that in
this way the waste of heat is largely diminished.
Dated this 11th day of August 1884.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN HYDRAULIC APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING THE SLAMMING OF DOORS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
We, ALOIS GRAFFY and LEO WADACK at Berlin in the Kingdom of Prussia
and German Empire, Metal-ware Manufacturers, do hereby declaro the nature of
our said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN HYDRAULIC APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING
THE SLAMMING OF DOORS," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The present invention is represented in Figs 1 and 2 in side and back views and
in Fig. 3 in longitudinal section. Fig. 4 shows a second longitudinal section of the
cylindre. In a cylinder A whose lower end is bedded so as to allow it to revolve
in the pillow-block B, moves a piston F with valve i. The upper and lower ends
of the cylinder, that is to say the spaces before and behind the piston, are connected
with each other by means of a channel k. The cross-cut of this channel can be
varied according to liking by means of a screwing-down cock D. The apparatus
is fastened to the door in such a manner, that the pillow-block B with the
cylinder A is fixed on to the dressing, whereas the piston-rod C is connected with
the door. The cylinder A is filled with a fluid and most practically with glycerine.
The apparatus operates in the following way:
When the door is shut the piston is in the front part of the cylinder, as is shown
in Fig. 3. On opening the door the piston is pushed back, and the glycerine
behind it gets partly through the channel with its openings 8 81, and partly
through the valve i, which opens towards the front side of the piston, then in front
of the piston. When the door is closed again the glycerine can only escape
through the channel k, for the valve i remains shut owing to the pressure of the
glycerine on it. By means of the cock D it is rendered possible to regulate the
quickness of the passage of the glycerine from one side of the piston to the other
and at the same time to check the slamming to of the door.
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
An apparatus for preventing the slamming to of doors consisting in the arrango-
ment of a cylinder A with a piston F provided with a valve i, and with a channel k

page_text: connecting the front room a and back room a¹ of the cylinder and regulated by the
screwing-down cock D, so that when the cylinder is filled with a fluid (glycerine)
the velocity of the piston and consequently the motion of the door itself can be
regulated or checked according to liking.
Dated this fourth day of December 1884.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicants.
IMPROVEMENTS IN HAIR COMBS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ROBERT STEVENS of Bromley in the County of Kent, Agent do hereby
declare the nature of my said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN HAIR COMBS
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, that is to say:―
The object of this my Invention is to provide a hair comb for general use which
hair comb shall come in contact with a greater part of the scalp than the combs
now generally used.
Hair combs have from the earliest period to the present time been made with
the edges of the teeth forming a straight line, the consequence is that when such
combs are used, only a small portion of the scalp is touched by the comb at one
operation as is shewn by the accumulation of dirt in the centre of a dirty comb.
Now, in this my Invention, I improve on the old comb by causing the edge of
comb where teeth are to be cut to be formed in the shape of an elliptical arc and
in a hair comb containing coarse and fine teeth I cause an elliptical are to be
formed for each set of teeth, the result being that when the teeth of the comb are
cut, the comb on being placed on the head resembles the shape of the head and
fits it more or less and thus the hair may be arranged much quicker than with the
ordinary hair combs now used. This my hair comb may be called the Elliptic
Comb and as such it is especially suitable as a dust comb or small toothed comb
as by its shape it will rid the hair of dust, scurf or vermin more thoroughly and
more expeditiously than the ordinary dust combs or small toothed combs at present
in use.
In order to accommodate those persons who may desire to have a combination
of the elliptic and straight edged comb I make various combinations which I believe
also constitute novelties in this Invention.
And in order that this my Invention may be more fully understood reference is
had to the accompanying Drawings:
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Figures 1, 2 and 3 are various illustrations of a small toothed comb or dust
comb made according to this Invention.
Figure 4 is a hair comb with the coarse and fine teeth forming separate
elliptical arcs.

page_text: Figure 5 shews my comb with the fine teeth arched and the coarse teeth forming
a straight line, and Figure 6 represents my comb with all the teeth forming one
elliptical arc.
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 I
do not desire to claim an elliptic hair comb for use by a certain class but what
I do claim is :—
First. The manufacture of elliptic hair combs for general use by all classes of
persons substantially in the manner herein set forth and described.
Second. The manufacture of double elliptic hair combs for general use by all
classes of persons substantially in the manner herein set forth and described.
Third. The manufacture of a combined elliptic and straight edged hair comb for
general use by all classes of persons substantially in the manner herein set forth
and described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LEVER WATCH MECHANISM
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JACOB TEELLHEIMER of 57 St Mary Axe'in the City of London, Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of IMPROVEMENTS IN LEVER WATCH MECHANISM 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 of improvements in watch mechanism whereby such
mechanism may be constructed at a considerably lower cost than heretofore and in
order that my said invention may be understood I will proceed to describe the
same with reference to the accompanying drawing. Figure 1 shows top plan of
that part of the mechanism to which my invention refers. Figures 2. 3 and 4 are
detached views hereinafter referred to The same letters denote the same parts in
all Figures. a shows the balance wheel which has a pin b fixed eccentrically
thereto and shewn clearly in Figure 2. which Figure represents an end view of the
balance wheel a. o shows the lever having its fulcrum at d, one end e of this lever
is formed fork shaped so as to embrace the pin 6 as shewn in Figure 1. The
pallets are fixed to the said lever which is thus actuated by the escape wheel in
the ordinary way thereby oscillating the lever c which in its turn oscillates the
balance wheel by means of the eccentric pin b-hh are two stop pins to limit
the action of the lever c. The main spring i and train of wheels to work the
escapement consist of the ordinary mechanism Figure 3 shews an end view of
the lever c and pallets f. Figure 4 shews an enlarged view of the lever c and
the pallets f
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 particular arrangement of parts above described constituting improvements
in lever watch mechanism and especially the particular construction of fork lever
shewn clearly at Figure 4.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FUEL
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EDWARD JOHNSON of "Tower House" Newport Road West Cowes Isle of
Wight in the County of Hampshire do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FUEL to be
as follows:-
Coal dust combined with powdered chalk mixed together in equal proportions or
in varied proportions as required for special purposes, moistened with water and
intimately combined and afterwards pressed into moulds in the shape of bricks or
cubes or any other form or shape that may be desired to facilitate stowage. This
fuel when used in combination with ordinary coal absorbes the gases thereof
during combustion, thereby preventing waste of the same and engendering greater
heat; and to a great extent consuming the smoke, and prevents formation of
clinkers on the fire bars.

page_text: EDWARD JOHNSON "Master Mariner" now Manager of the Isle of Wight Oyster
Fishery Company Limited "Tower House" Newport Road West Cowes Isle of
Wight I do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FUEL and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following 5
statement:
Coal dust combined with powdered chalk mixed together in the proportion of
three measures of coal dust to a half measure of powdered chalk moistened with
water and intimately combined and afterwards pressed into moulds of any size or
shape as desired for any particular purpose but principally lozenge shaped 12in 1
by Gin by 6in for the convenience of stowage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of iny said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
An artificial fuel composed of coal dust and powdered chalk mixed in the above 1
mentioned proportions and pressed into bricks as and for the purpose hereinbefore
set forth.
A. COMBINED PARCEL LABEL AND ENVELOPE
Year: 1884

page_text: JAMES CHARLES KENWOOD 11 Springfield Road St Leonards on Sea Contractor
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A. COMBINED PARCEL LABEL
AND ENVELOPE to be as follows:-
The utilization of the Tag used in the ordinary way for sending parcels by post
or otherwise so that the Invoice or other communication may be securely enclosed
therein, saving time and expense in forwarding such invoice or communication, as
is usually the case, after the parcel is despatched.

page_text: JAMES CHARLES KENWOOD Contractor 11 Springfield Road St Leonards on Sea
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A COMBINED PARCEL LABEL
& ENVELOPE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
―
The ordinary parcel label is formed into an envelope so that the Invoice or other
communication may be secured therein saving time & expense in forwarding such
Invoice or communication after the parcel is despatched. To this end a label is
formed with a tongue at the end opposite to the eyelet A rectangular strip is
gummed to the label by three of its edges to form an envelope open at the tongue
end the tongue is threaded through two slits cut on the envelope & secured by a
string passed through the eyelet of the label and also through an eyelet fixed on
the tongue.
If found necessary for the cheapness of manufacture it can be simplified in the
following manner :-
The eyelet may be cut off and the tongue at opposite end also cut off leaving the
simple case formed by the rectangular strip gummed by three of its edges on to the
label as described in preliminary specification.
The contents are secured by threading string through one or two eyclets
punctured through the open end of the label.
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 of a direction label and envelope in one article to expedite and
economize in the despatch of invoices or communications having reference to the
goods forwarded.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1884.
A NEW PROCESS FOR PRODUCING INCISED PATTERNS OR DESIONS ON COPPER OR OTHER METALLIC PLATES FOR PRINTING FROM
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
We EDWARD PROBERT EVANS Manager of the Royal Porcelain Works in the
City of Worcester and THOMAS SANDAY of Cole Hill in the said City Designer do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for A NEW PROCESS FOR PRODUCING
INCISED PATTERNS OR DESIONS ON COPPER OR OTHER METALLIC PLATES FOR
PRINTING FROM to be as follows:-
The Copper or other metallic plate to be operated upon must first be very
carefully cleaned-The Design or pattern which it is desired to reproduce must
then be traced upon the plate or be printed upon the same from an engraved plate
in a preparation of Wax called "Stopping." The plate so treated is then to be
placed in an electro (copper, silver or other metal) bath and allowed to remain in
the Bath until the Electro-metallic deposit upon the plate is of the required
thickness. The "stopping" is then removed leaving an incised pattern or design
upon the plate similar to a pattern or design produced by engraving, from which
priuts may be taken and transferred to pottery or other surfaces.
1.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1884.
EDWP P. EVANS.
THOS SANDAY:

page_text: We EDWARD PROBERT EVANS Manager of The Royal Porcelain Works in the
City of Worcester and THOMAS SANDAY of Cole Hill in the said-City Designer do
bereby declare the nature of our invention for A NEW PROCESS FOR PRODUCING
INCISED PATTERNS OR DESIGNS ON COPPER OR OTHER METALLIC PLATES FOR
PRINTING FROM and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Copper or other metallic plate to be operated upon must first be very
carefully cleaned. The design or pattern which it is desired to reproduce must
then be traced upon the plate or be printed upon the same from an engraved plate
in a preparation of wax called "stopping "The plate so treated is then to be
placed in an electro (copper, silver or other metal) bath and allowed to remain in
the Bath until the Electro metallic deposit upon the plate is of the required
thickness. The "stopping" is then removed leaving an incised pattern or design
upon the plate similar to a pattern or design produced by engraving from which
prints may be taken and transferred to pottery or other surfaces.
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 process herein referred to for the reproduction of drawings prints or engravings
on copper or other metallic surfaces by means of tracing or printing in a preparation
called and well known as "stopping" and then by means of an electro deposit
raising the surrounding surface thus producing an incised design and this may be
so far varied as to produce a raised design by covering the surface of the plate with
"stopping" and tracing out or printing the design and subjecting it to the electro
deposit as before described.
IMPROVEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE DYEING OF BLACK COLOR UPON COTTON AND OTHER VEGETABLE FIBRES to be as follows
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, JOSEPH KNOWLES KAYE of Moldgreen near Huddersfield in the County of
York Manufacturing Chemist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE DYEING OF BLACK COLOR UPON COTTON AND
OTHER VEGETABLE FIBRES to be as follows:-
"
My Improvements consist in dyeing black upon cotton or other vegetable fibre
which I accomplish by placing the fibre in a bath containing logwood extract and
tannic acid, in combination with a few pounds of carbonate of copper.
After the fibre has been removed from such bath, it is covered over by a sheet
and allowed to stand a few hours, whereby the color is improved. After this
I sadden the dyed fibre by immersing it in a cold weak solution of iron liquor.
By the means and method herein described a better black is dyed upon cotton
fibre than has hitherto been obtained whilst the color will not turn into a green
shade by exposure to atmosphere.
Dated this 90th dox of Tanu 1001.

page_text: I, JOSEPH KNOWLES KAYE of Moldgreen near Huddersfield in the County of
York, Manufacturing Chemist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE DYEING OF BLACK COLOR UPON COTTON AND
OTHER VEGETABLE FIBRE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
"3
My improvements consist in dyeing black color upon cotton or other vegetable
fibre, which I accomplish by placing the fibre in a bath containing logwood-extract
and tannic acid in combination with a few pounds of carbonate of copper; the
quantity of ingredients employed varying according to shade of color required.
After the fibre has been dyed in such a bath and removed therefrom, it is covered
over by a sheet and allowed to stand a few hours, which improves the color.
After this, the dyed fibre is saddened by immersing it in a cold weak solution of
iron liquor.
By the means and method herein described, a better black is dyed upon cotton
fibre than has hitherto been obtained, whilst the color will not turn into a green
shade by exposure to atmosphere, as is the case by blacks dyed according to present
system.
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 dyeing of black color upon cotton or other vegetable fibre, by the
employment of a mordant composed of carbonate of copper in combination with
logwood-extract and tannic acid.
IMPROVEMENTS IN KNIFE CLEANING MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: TIMOTHY SHEPHERD of 122 Cromwell St. Newcastle upon Tyne, Commercial
Traveller, and JOHN DUNCAN HODGSON of 21 Grove Street Newcastle upon Tyne
Gentleman, both of the County of Newcastle upon Tyne, do hereby declare the
nature of our Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN KNIFE CLEANING MACHINES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The improvements consist in arranging a rotary machine with two circular
polishing surfaces parallel to each other, working horizontally instead of vertically
as is the case with other knife cleaning machines; thus being able to clean a
greater quantity of knives at one time, and also to clean the bolsters or guards of
the same, which is not done in the vertical machines.
A roller the width of ordinary knife blades, with an upper polishing surface of
bristles, leather, cloth, india rubber or any other suitable polishing material, as
shown in N, is mounted on an axis. S.
And a hollow cylinder of the same width, with its inside circumference com-
paratively larger than that of the roller, is covered with the same polishing
material, P, is made to fit over the roller. N.
Both upper and lower polishing surfaces are made to project out from the edge
of the roller and cylinder to enable it to clean the guards or bolsters of the knives.
The roller. N, and cylinder. P, may then be fastened together in this position by
a circular piece of wood or sheet iron on the back of same (which also prevents
the cleaning powder from escaping) or by any other suitable fastening, so that
they may both revolve together on the axis. S.
The knife blade to be cleaned is inserted horizontally through suitable
apertures H, in the outward case, C, and between the two polishing surfaces P,
and N, the handles remaining outside are firmly held by suitable holders A in
this position (which can be placed all around the machine') whilst the blades will
be subject to the action of the two polishing surfaces P, and N, on being revolved
by means of a crank handle D, foot treadle or otherwise.
Emery, or other cleaning powder or substance is inserted into a cavity prepared
for its reception in the roller, as shown in E, which being perforated with small
holes to the exterior surface of the roller N, the polishing powder is distrubed
around the machine, as it revolves.

page_text: 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
(it) A circular horizontal machine with knife holders all round its circumference,
substantially as herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying
Drawings.
(id) In the above machine, a projecting cleaning surface that enables it to clean
the guards or bolsters of the knives, simultaneously with the blades.
TIMOTHY SHEPHERD.
JOHN DUNCAN HODGSON.