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Year: 1889

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I CHARLES EDWARD MUMFORD, of 33 St. Andrew's Street, Bury St. Edmunds,
Suffolk, 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 is designed to remedy a defect hitherto experienced in tiled malt
kiln floors.
The tiles are of earthenware, about 12 inches square, and have usually been laid
upon and between metal tee bars. This mode of laying has been adopted, owing to
the advantage of the upstanding ridge of the tee bar, which keeps the tiles effectually
in place. The upstanding ridge of the tee bar, however, prevents the close approxi-
mation of the edges of the tiles, and it is therefore necessary to caulk or fill up the
interstices between them. Cement has been used for this purpose, but the joints thus
made do not last, owing to the heat of the floor, which cracks the cement, and makes
it liable to come out.
According to my invention, I render cement entirely unnecessary, by forming the
tiles in the manner illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which formation enables
me to lay the edges of the tiles quite close together.
Fig. 1 is a plan view of part of a kiln floor laid with tiles made according to my
invention.
Fig. 2 is an edge view.
Fig. 3 is a plan of part of two tiles, full size.
Fig. 4 is a transverse section, also full size.
The tiles to which my invention is applied are of a well known type, having
perforations for the passage of hot air, and recesses or chambers on the under side.
The edges or sides of these tiles I form, in the moulding, with rebates in the manner
shown best in Fig. 2, so that, while being supported on the tee bars, the edges overlie
the upstanding ridge, and come into close approximation. The rebated edges of the
tiles are grooved, and the grooves are continued beneath into the chambers already
mentioned; these grooves form additional passages for heated air from below.
The tee bars are laid on transverse joists as usual.

page_text: In laying a floor of tiles such as I have described, it is only necessary to place them
upon the flanges of the tee bars, which are set a proper distance apart, to allow of the
ridge lying within the rebates of the tiles in either side thereof. The ridge provides
against lateral displacement, while endway slipping is prevented by the ends of the
tiles butting against each other.
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 :-
Forming tiles for kiln floors with rebated edges, substantially as described and
illustrated, for the purpose set forth.
An Improvement in Treadle Platten Printing Machines.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Treadle Platten Printing Machines.
We, JOSEPH FOSTER, FRANCIS FOSTER, and JAMES YATES FOSTER, all of Bow
Lane Iron Works, Preston, in the County of Lancaster Engineers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In treadle platten printing machines it is often necessary to adjust with delicacy the
distance between the type bed and the platten to allow for varying depth of formes
and varying thickness of the material printed.
Our invention relates to means of effecting this adjustment without the trouble and
loss of time which making up with sheets of paper involves, as we shall describe with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side view of the treadle platten machine, Figs. 2 and 3 shew to an
enlarged scale in elevation and section respectively the adjusting apparatus according
to our invention.
A is the type bed and B is the platten the distance of which depends upon the
position of the eccentric shaft C on which the eye of the connecting rod L is
engaged. On the end of the eccentric shaft C we key a lever D having a boss
on which another lever E is fitted free to turn. During printing the lever E remaining
fixed in position, the lever D and eccentric C are adjusted relatively to it by means of
a setting screw F which is held between collars in a free hole in the lever D and
passes through a swivel nut G mounted on the lever E. By turning the screw F in
the one direction or the other, the lever D and eccentric Care turned relatively to the
lever E and thus through the connection by the rod L, the type bed A and platten B
are moved nearer to or farther from each other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
For adjusting the distance between the type bed and the platten of a treadle
platten machine, the combination of the eccentric shaft C (to which the connecting
rod L is jointed) the levers D and E mounted on the shaft, the setting screw F and
swivel nut G, substantially as described.
Dated this 20th day of August 1889.
ABEL & IMRAI,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Anchor.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1889-Accepted, 15th June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Anchor.
I, WILLIAM MILSOM of Stanley Street in the City of Brisbane and Colony of
Queensland, Australia, Mariner do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"AN IMPROVED ANCHOR " & in what manner the same is to be performed, to he
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention consists of an improved Anchor which has much greater holding
power than the common or any other known Anchor, and it consists substantially of
two or more ordinary Anchors the shanks of which are joined together near the
crowns or preferably at their upper end so as to require one stock, one stock head,
and one shackle but diverging from each other just below the stock head and
terminating in each case in double flukes as is the case in ordinary anchors. A
strong stay connects together the crown of each branch of this Anchor and to it are
attached eyes for the purpose of enabling the Anchor to be readily fished up-This
stay also increases the holding power of my Anchor to the extent of the weight of
silt embedded in front of same.
The accompanying drawings illustrates an isometrical view of my improved
Anchor as I prefer to make it-A. is the stock. A' the stock head. B. the
shackle. C. the shanks. D. the crowns. D' the flukes. E. the crown stay. G. the
stay eyes.
The Mode of operation is similar to that of other Anchors with this exception that
my improved Anchor having two or more flukes embedded at the one time has con-
sequently very increased holding power to any other Anchor. For dredging purposes,
Buoys, and other moorings, the advantages of my improved Anchor in preventing
dragging will be very marked.
The Novelties of this Invention are. Double the holding power is attained with
very little extra weight of metal. It affords greater facilities for being picked up
at sea.
Having thus described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is.
The combination and arrangement of two or more Anchor crowns with one stock-
head substantially as herein before described and explained and as shewn in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of March One thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine.
WILLIAM MILSOM.
Improved Apparatus for Gathering Grapes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Improved Apparatus for Gathering Grapes.
A communication from JONATHAN PHILLIPS, of the Town of Oakville, in the County of
Halton, in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Farmer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E., 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 the invention is to design an instrument by which the bunches of
grapes may be removed from the vine without handling them and without the necessity
of the harvester using more than a single hand while harvesting the grapes; and it
consists essentially of a pair of tongs having a knife attached to and projecting beyond
the face of one jaw, a cutting edge being made on the corresponding edge of the
opposite jaw, substantially as hereinafter more particularly explained.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of this grape harvester in position ready to detach a
bunch of grapes from the vine.
Fig. 2 shows it as it will appear after the bunch has been detached.
In the drawing A represents a pair of tongs which may be made either short as
shown in the drawing or the legs may be made long so as to permit the tongs to be
used for detaching a bunch of grapes at a point higher than the harvester could
reach. On the side of one of the jaws a I attach a knife B which extends beyond
the face of the jaw a on which it is attached so that when the jaws are closed together
the said knife B will overlap the edge of the opposite jaw which is sharpened for the
purpose of constituting one blade of the shears the knife being the other blade.
As a consequence of this construction it is merely necessary to place the jaws a one
on each side of the stem of the bunch of grapes C as shown in fig. 1 when by pressing
the said jaws together the blade B nips off the stem and simultaneously the jaws a grip

page_text: the stem as indicated in fig. 2 and the bunch may be thus removed from the vine
without any handling.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, 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 :-
An improved grape harvester consisting of a pair of tongs A having fixed to one of
its jaws a, a cutting blade B extending beyond its face and designed to overlap the
edge of the opposite jaw a substantially as and for the purpose specified.
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An Improved Wire Puzzle.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 17th Aug., .1889-Accepted, 21st Sept., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Wire Puzzle.
I, RICHARD WALSINGHAM WESTERN, of Perry Mead, Bath, in the County of
Somerset, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to a cheap and simple form of wire puzzle.
According to this invention, I provide three pieces of wire and bend each of them
into a zigzag shape of four folds of equal length. I then intertwine the three
zigzags with each other by passing the open ends of one zigzag into the closed ends
of another and so on.
The wires may be corrugated or twisted longitudinally if desired so as to render the
disentanglement of the zigzags more difficult.
11711
Janaust 1980
CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Wire Puzzle.
I, RICHARD WALSINGHAM WESTERN, of Perry Mead, Bath in the County of
Somerset, 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 a cheap and simple form of wire puzzle.
According to this invention 1 provide three pieces of wire and bend each of them
I then intertwine the three
into a zigzag shape of four folds of equal length.
zigzags with each other by passing the open ends of one zigzag into the closed
ends of another and so on.
The wires may be corrugated or twisted longitudinally if desired so as to render
the disentanglement of the zigzags more difficult.
In the accompanying drawings which are furnished in illustration of my invention,
Figure 1 shews one of the pieces of wire bent into a zigzag shape, and Figure 2
shows in perspective the three zigzags intertwined with each other. The puzzle is to
disentangle the three zigzags, or to put them together.
For making the zigzags, I prefer to use iron or steel wire as it is just sufficiently
elastic to allow of the legs or. folds A being slightly bent or turned to one side or the
other by the hand of the operator manipulating the puzzle, and yet will spring back
to its normal position when released.
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 wire puzzle consisting of three pieces of wire each bent into zigzags of four

page_text: tolds of equal length, the three to be afterwards intertwined with each other, sub-
stantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 17th day of August 1989
CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
"Invention" Office, 54, 'Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: 1 GEORGE JAMES SHERIDAN LOOK of the Firm of Collinson and Lock, 76, 81,
Oxford Street London, Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to bo performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
These improvements relate to the formation and construction of the Pockets of
Billiard Tables.
Hitherto the woodwork forming the raised edges or sides of the table (to which
are attached the cushions that the Balls strike against) have been cut or stopped
where the pocket occurs-This pocket has been formed by a bent piece of Brass
let into the woodwork at each end upholding a knitted bag.
I propose in these improvements to continue the woodwork (at present discon-
tinued) around the pocket or Brass rim forming same so that the outer moulding on
the table may continue round the whole table without any stoppage-being curved,
mitred and returned according to the shape of the pockets around which the moulding
runs.
I can if necessary dispense with the brass work to which the pocket is at present
attached, and in which case the knitted bag forming the pocket proper is secured to
the woodwork forming the framework of pocket-this wooden pocket would then be
lined with leather or similar substance as the present brass work is lined.
In order that the nature of my said improvements may be the more fully under-
stood I will now proceed to describe the several figures on the sheet of drawings
hereunto annexed, all of which figures are marked with the like letters of reference
throughout.
Figure 1. is a plan of a corner or angle pocket in a Billiard Table shewing my
said improvements. A is the pocket. B the brass frame to hold the pocket.
C. C. shews the wood moulding running round the pocket.
Figure 2, is a section taken through lines on Figure 1.
Figure 3. shews plan of an ordinary Billiard Table according to my said

page_text: Figure 4, is the plan of one of the side pockets of a Billiard Table.
Figure 5, shews a section taken across Figure 4. at the lines K. K.
As my improvements are capable of various modifications without departing
from the principle thereof I do not restrict myself to materials, dimensions, or to the
precise form or placement of the several parts thereof.
Having now fully 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 construction of Billiard Tables so that the outer edge or mouldings shall run
continously round the pockets as well as round the other portions of the table all
substantially as heretofore set forth in this specification and illustrated by accom-
panying drawings.
Self Acting Counter-balance for Attaching to Slings or Long Rods for Deep or Long Draught Beer Engines and Deep Well Pumps.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Self Acting Counter-balance for Attaching to Slings or Long Rods
for Deep or Long Draught Beer Engines and Deep Well Pumps.
THOMAS HEATH 33 Rahere Street Goswell Road London E.C. Pewterer and Beer
Engine 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:—
To assist the additional weight of the long rods and likewise liquor in arm pipe
from pumps to point of delivery by the assistance of this invention to bring the
weight to a nominal power as in ordinary pumps or Beer Engines with short or
ordinary draught long rods having to be employed where suction or capillary
attraction is required to exceed the ordinary height where the delivery is required
above the height that suction can bring the liquor.
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T003.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is―
To bring the weight to a nominal power as in ordinary pumps or Beer Engines
with short or ordinary draught long rods having to be employed where suction or
capillary attraction is required to exceed the ordinary height where the delivery is
required above the height that suction can bring the liquor.
Dated this 17th day of September 1889.
THOMAS HEATH.
An Improved Rivet.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE STEINTATION.
An Improved Rivet.
I, ROBERT MILLER of the Firm of James Miller and Company of 204 Stobcross
Street, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, Rivet Manufacturers, 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 rivets and the improvement consists as illustrated by the
figure on the annexed drawing in dispensing with the usual pan or other shaped
projecting head and in making the head end of the shank, trumpet or bell shaped the
curve from a to b being preferably a radius of about two and one half times the
diameter of the rivet. With this formation a saving of metal in the head of the rivet
is effected the trumpet shaped part fills the hole in the plate e more completely than
otherwise a more water tight joint is obtained and in cases where the holes in the
plates c and d do not come truly opposite each other the improved rivet also ensures a
better joint.
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 rivet having the part a to b formed as described with reference to the annexed
Improved Means of Holding and Tightening Lawn Tennis Nets.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 18th Jan., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means of Holding and Tightening Lawn Tennis Nets.
We, FREDERICK CONEY, and WILLIAM HEWITT, both of Queens Cottages, Egham,
in the County of Surrey, Engineers, 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 :-
Our invention relates to a simple framing and set of anchors for holding and
tightening lawn tennis nets, the framing being arranged with jointed parts which can
be readily folded up together in compact form suitable for transport as we shall
explain referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view shewing the
two end frames for a net, and Fig. 2 is an end view of the anchors. Each frame con-
sists of an upright bar A with its end tapered to drive into the ground a horizontal
bar B and a diagonal tie C and has attached at the end of its horizontal bar B a cross
bar D carrying anchor spikes E. One of the frames has also a tightening lever F
jointed to its upright A, and has a number of holes through its tie C.
The uprights A A and the anchors E are pushed into the ground, the net cord is
hooked to the one upright and is passed over a pulley G at the top of the other
upright and attached to the lever F, which can then be depressed to tighten the cord
and held by a pin passed into one or other of the holes in the tie C.
When the net is dismounted the bars of each frame can be folded together turning
on their joint pins as indicated by the dotted arcs HK L. The anchors E instead of
being fixed to the cross bar D, might be separate spikes driven through boles or slots
of the cross bar or might be hinged to the end of the horizontal bar B so as to fold
up therewith and the tie C instead of being hooked to pins fixed on the bar B may
be jointed to it by pins passed through holes in both. When separate pins are used
for this purpose or when separate spikes are used as anchors, they should be chained
to the frames as indicated in respect of the pin f in order to prevent them from being
mislaid or lost.
The bars constituting the frames may be single or some of them may be double,
consisting of two bars side by side embracing the single bars in such a manner that all
the bars of each frame can be folded together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
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For holding and tightening a tennis net, a pair of frames, each consisting of bars
jointed so that they can be folded together the one frame provided with a tightening
lever in combination with suitable anchors, substantially as described.
Dated this 6th day of December 1889.
ABEL & IMKAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Process for Medicating Grain and Seeds.
Year: 1889

page_text: Complete Specification Left, 3rd Jan., 1890-4ccepted, 22nd Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Medicating Grain and Seeds.
I CHARLES MAGGS trading as "Gamjee" of 13, Wind Street Swansea Glamorgan-
shire, Patent Medicine manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
A process imparting medicinal properties to every description of British and
Foreign grain and seeds, whole granulated, crushed or ground, to be used for
improving the condition of and for the prevention, relief or cure of all diseaseS
affecting animals or birds of every description.
Process. The grain or seed is first slowly dried by solar heat or fire to extract all
moisture, it is then placed in a bath consisting of the medicaments usel or required
until thoroughly impregnated. The grain or seed is then re-dried ready for use.
Where dry medicinal substances are required the grain is drilled in order to insert
them.
Dated this Lith day of November 1980.
CHARLES MAGGS,
Trading as "Gamjee."
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Medicating Grain and Seeds.
CHARLES MAGGS, trading as "Ganjee," 13, Wind Street, Swansea, Glamorgan
shire Patent Medicine 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 :-
An improved process imparting medicinal properties to every description of British
and Foreign grain and seeds, whole or crusheil, to be used for improving the condi-
tion of and for the prevention, relief or cure of all diseases affecting animals and
birds of every description.
Process. The grain or seed is first slowly dried by solar heat or fire to extract all
moisture, it is then placed in a bath consisting of the medicaments used or required
until duly impregnated. The grain or seed is then re-dried ready for use.
Where
dry medicinal substances are required or when otherwise necessary the grain is drilled
in order to insert them.
In the wet Process. For every pound of grain to be treated, the bath consists of
eight ounces of the concentrated infusion of the medicines found beneficial or that
may be prescribed for the treatment of diseases; such infusion being usually four
times the strength of the B. P. preparations. In the case of medicinal oils, as much
as the grain will absorb. Essences:-two ozs. to a pound.
In the dry Process. Holes will be drilled in maize, peas &c. The dose of quinine
or other medicine (not easily treated or administered by the wet process) inserted
therein and the holes closed up with gelatine.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be perforined, I declare that what I
claim is :-
That animals and birds, instead of having to be handled and forcol to take
medicine in other forms, will eat my medicated grain in their usual manner, and thus
prevent any risk of injury to the operator or the subject.
Dated this First day of January 1890.
ATTA
SELAAN
An Improved Combination Buckle and Button with Hinged or Movable Tongue Rest.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1889-Accepted, 26th Oct., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Combination Buckle and Button with Hinged or
Movable Tongue Rest.
JONATHAN COLLIN, No. 20 Hawley Road Kentish Town London, Wood Working
Machinist, and RICHARD ERNEST WINTER Skinner Street, New Brompton in tho
County of Kent Wholesale Clothing Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to he performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This Invention relates to an Improved Combination, Buckle & Button.
The Button a is attached in hinged, or fixed form to buckle frame b. The said
buckle has a hinged or movable tongue rest c, when the tongue rest c is lifted up,
the tongues d will move freely through buckle frame, 6 but when the said tongue rest c
is down, the said tongues d cannot pass through Buckle frame b from the front side,
on account of stops E.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
An Improved Combination Buckle & button with hinged or movable Tongue
rest.
JONATHAN COLLIN.
RICHARD ERNEST WINTER.
An Improved Nail.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 21st Apr., 1890-Accepted, 24th May, 1890
PROVISIONALIT
An Improved Nail.
I HARRY PECK, of Elm Tree Avenue, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, Architect
do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in making the point end of the nail in the shape of a twisted
spear head or partial screw form, the rest of the nail is plain with an enlarged head
with or without a nick across it.
Nails so constructed when once driven home cannot possibly spring or work
loose.
This is applicable for any size of nail and will be especially useful for nails or bolts
for securing railway chairs to their sleepers.
£T.1., 1880
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Nail.
I HARRY PECK of Elm Tree Avenue, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, Architect
do hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of my improved nail for securing railway chairs to their
sleepers, and for other purposes.
Fig. 2 is another view of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a front elevation of ordinary nail with my improvements applied.
My invention consists in making the point end of the nail A, in the shape of a
twisted spear head B, or partial screw form, the rest of the nail is plain, with an
enlarged head, of any shape with or without a nick across it.
Nails so constructed when once driven home cannot possibly work or spring
loose.
This improvement may be applied to any size of nail, and made of any suitable
material, and will be specially useful for nails or bolts for securing railway chairs to
their sleepers.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it understood
that. I do not confine myself to the exact twist of the nail point, as shown in the
drawings, as this may be increased or decreased without departing from the principle
of my invention, but I declare that what I claim is :-
The construction of a nail or bolt with a twisted spear or helical point, for the
purposes, such as shown and described.
Dated this Nineteenth day of April 1890.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Metal Apparatus for Exhibiting Cut Flowers.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 6th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 12th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Metal Apparatus for Exhibiting Cut Flowers.
I, EDWIN BECKETT Aldenham House Gardens, Elstree, Herts Gardener do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A funnel-topped tube A screwing into a shorter tube B, the shorter tube B fitting
The tube B has
into and upon a third tube C; this last intended to contain water.
a collar or cap which covers top of tube C. the more effectually to retain water in
tube C.
The object of A screwing into B is the regulation of height of funnel-topped
tube A.
At the base of tube A (inside) is fixed a spring clip to hold securely the stem of
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Metal Apparatus for Exhibiting Cut Flowers.
I, EDWIN BECKETT Aldenham House Gardens Elstree, Herts, Gardener, 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 an apparatus for the exhibition of cut flowers, and consists
of a metal holder or apparatus formed of two tubes, having a spiral screw motion, by
which the height of the flower can be regulated, and a spring clip by which the flower
is held securely. The accompanying drawings, forming part of this Specification are
to be referred to, wherein Figures A B C represent the different parts of the holder.
Fig. A, the water tube being cylindrical and having a flange at open end, and having
within it a small projection. Fig. B is a tube, with a funnel-shaped cup attached; on
the outside of tube is a spiral screw in which works the small projection on the inside
of tube Fig. A. and by tube A being turned to the right or left lowers or raises the
tube B to the height required. At the end of tube 1 is fixed a spring clip C which
holds the stem of flower. firmly in its tube.
'
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is-
Improvements in Engines and Motors Actuated by Products of Combustion.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Nov., 1889-Accepted. 28th Dec.. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Engines and Motors Actuated by Products of
Combustion.
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Engineer of Monkbridge York do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
My Improvement consists of an arrangement by which I utilise the pressure
obtained by the explosion or ignition of Gas Petroleum or other vapor allowing that
pressure to accumulate in a reservoir in connection with the ignition or exploding
chamber and to be given off from such reservoir as desired to the driving cylinder of
the engine or otherwise employed for the purpose of giving motion to the Engine.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Engines and Motors Actuated by Products of
Combustion.
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Sanitary Engineer of Monkbridge York do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Improvement consists of an arrangement by which I utilise the pressure
obtained by the explosion or ignition of gas petroleum or other vapor allowing
that pressure to accumulate in a reservoir in connection with the ignition or exploding
chamber and to be given off from such reservoir as desired to the driving
cylinder of the engine, or otherwise employed for the purpose of giving motion
to the engine.
The accompanying drawings will explain my invention.
A being the inlet for explosive vapor or air B the ignition C exploding or
ignition chamber D reservoir E valve F slide G driving cylinder of Engine.
Having now fully described & 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 combination of a reservoir of suitable size with a chamber in which
ignition or explosion of gas or vapor shall take place such reservoir supplying to
the working cylinder of an engine the pressure necessary to impart motion thereto.
2nd. The arrangement and design of parts as shewn and figured on accompanying
drawings.
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M. J. ADAMS,
Monkbridge, York.
An Improved Lamp Shade.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Sept., 1889-Accepted, 26th Oct., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lamp Shade.
I, MARY ANNE UPCOTT of Manor House Cullompton in the County of Devon
Gentlewoman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The object of this invention is to provide a simple inexpensive and graceful lamp
shade. This I effect by taking a piece of tissue paper, either tinted or plain, and
cutting and folding the same into the requisite shape. A central opening is cut in
the shade in the ordinary manner to allow it to fit over the chimney of the lamp.
The edge of such central opening is bound with a narrow band of muslin in order to
strengthen the same, and prevent it from tearing. My improved lamp shade
combines the advantages of utility and economy with elegance of appearance.
Dated this 6th day of March 1889.
ELT & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lamp Shade.
I, MARY ANN UPCOTT, of Manor House, Cullompton, in the County of Devon,
Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement
The object of this invention is to provide a simple, inexpensive and graceful
lamp shade of which the accompanying drawing gives a representation in side
elevation This I effect by taking a piece of tissue paper either tinted or plain and
cutting and folding the same into the requisite shape. A central opening is cut in
the shade in the ordinary manner to allow it to fit over the chimney of the lamp.
The edge of such central opening is bound with a narrow band a made of muslin or
other suitable material in order to strengthen such edge-and-prevent it-tearing
My improved lamp shade combines the advantages of utility and economy with
elegance of appearance.
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 lamp shade made from a sheet of tissue paper having the edge round the opening
in the top bound with a muslin or other suitable band all substantially in the manner
hereinbefore described and shewn.
Dated this wise day of Septem
2005
ELT & Co.,
33, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Certain Articles from Metallic Plates.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Certain Articles
from Metallic Plates.
1, SAMSON Fox, of the Leeds Forge, New Wortley, Leeds, in the County of
York, Engineer and Ironmaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has reference to the manufacture or production at one operation
instead of by a series of operations of certain articles such as in some cases are
afterwards to be formed into frame plates, horn plates, axle guards, bolster beams,
brake beams, draw beams and other parts of rolling stock and other similar articles
(either with or without openings,) which it has heretofore been customary to produce
in the rough by imparting the required shape to metallic plates by a series of
operations in a manner that has rendered the work tedious, comparatively slow and
costly, and unreliable as regards accuracy, especially where it has been desired to
produce two or more articles exactly alike.
According to my invention articles of the kind referred to above are produced by a
kind of combined punching and shearing process at one operation by suitable male
and female dies, each of which in some cases partake of the nature of both punch and
shear, being caused to approach each other, during which the metallic plate under
treatment is placed between them (either in a hot or cold state) and whether it be
desired simply to give a definite external shape or configuration to the article
produced or to also form holes or openings of definite shape through the same.
The construction of the above named mechanism and the manner of applying the
same are fully described in the Specification of my application for Letters Patent
bearing even date herewith.
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 manufacture or production in the improved manner hereinbefore described,
articles of the kind referred to.
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Improvements in Lime-light Jets.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 16th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lime-light Jets.
I DAVID WILLIAM NOAKES, of 9, Billingsgate Street, Greenwich in the County of
Kent, Optician do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Hitherto lime light jets have been fitted with plug cocks-Since the introduction
of compressed gases for lime light purposes, I have found that the ordinary plug cock
is not capable of a sufficiently fine adjustment to meet the higher pressures now
dealt with the resultant being, lime light jets have consumed more gas, & in the
case of chamber or mixed gas jets the gases have been imperfectly mixed, the jets
also have great tendency to roar & the adjustment of the proper proportions of the
gases being difficult, loss in light intensity has occurred-To avoid these difficulties,
to each jet I fit in lieu of the plug cocks a screw down valve. This valve can be fitted
direct to the usual service tubes, or can be fitted into the back end of the usual plug
cocks, in lieu of the bends hitherto used.
L1000
DAVID WILLIAM NOAKES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lime-light Jets.
I, DAVID WILLIAM NOAKES of 9 Billingsgate Street Greenwich in the County of
Kent, Optician do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
I construct a screw down valve preferably as shown in my drawing having a screw
of fine pitch at A. By rotating the milled head B the cone C is pushed down to its
seating S and communication between the inlet D and the jet tube E is made or
closed as required. Packing to prevent leakage is introduced under the screw
cap P.
The cone CI make preferably somewhat acute, this coupled with the action of
the screw A of fine pitch permits of the most accurate control of the gas served to
the jet tube E. My drawing shows the improvement attached to the back end of
an ordinary lever plug cock F, in lieu of the usual bend, but the improvement can be
attached direct to the jet service tube E.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1st. The attachment of the screw down valves (preferably of the description herein
described) to the ordinary plug cocks of lime light jets.
2nd. The position of attachment viz.: in lieu of the usual bends.
3rd. The attachment direct of screw down valves, preferably of the description
herein described, to the usual service tubes of lime light jets.
4th. The construction of the valve herein described, particularly the fine pitch on
valve spindle and the arrangement of the body of the valve so that the usual flexible
tube can be attached to valve body direct.
Dated this 15th day of October 1889.
DAVID WILLIAM NOAKES.
An Appliance for Preventing Pencils and the like Falling from the Pocket.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 16th Nov., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Preventing Pencils and the like Falling from the
Pocket.
I, GEORGE HENRY KENT, of Cambridge, in the County of Middlesex, and Common-
wealth of Massachusetts, United States of America, Clerk, do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for A PEN AND PENCIL CLASP, 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 a device for holding pens, pencils and other small
articles of a similar shape in a pocket and prevent them from falling out, while
permitting them to be easily taken from the pocket when so desired. My invention
consists of a flexible ring of a size to suit the article upon which it is to be placed.
This ring is provided with flexible and reversible arms, projecting outwards and
upwards, and so made that when pressure is brought to bear upon them the arms
will bo reversed or turned back from the ring. When the pressure is removed,
the arms will resume their former position and shape. The ring or arms may be
moulded or made in one piece from flexible India rubber, or other suitable material.
When my invention is applied to a pen or pencil, the flexible arms will be brought
against the sides of the pocket in which the pen or pencil is placed, and prevent
it from falling out. When a direct force is applied by pulling on the pen or
pencil, the arms are turned back or reversed over the ring and the pen or pencil
may be easily taken out. The arms should be so flexible that they will not act as
points and penetrate the pocket in which the pen or pencil is held, and they should
be so placed as that they will have a bearing on the under side and above the
ends of the arms so that they may readily turn backward.
In the drawing I have shown n pencil having thereon my invention. a, is the
pencil. b, is a ring of flexible material clasping the end of the pencil, and c, c, are
the arms connected with or forming a part of the ring b.
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 pen and pencil holder, consisting of a ring, having thereon arms, extending
outward and upward, of flexible material so that when pressure is brought to bear
thereon they may turn backward, substantially as above described.
Dated this Twenty fourth day of September 1889.
.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.
An Improved Truss.
Year: 1889

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SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Truss.
I, VICTOR FISCHER, of No. 10 Museum Ring, Budapesth, Austria, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention, and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to an improved truss, by means of which the point of
pressure can be adjusted according to requirement, for which purpose I apply a
spring a of requisite strength and also a strip of sheet metal to the pad, the
said piece of sheet metal 6, being provided with four, five or more threaded
borings c, whilst the spring a is provided with a longitudinal slot, as represented in
the accompanying drawing in elevation.
By means of this slot in the spring a the screw d can, according to requirement,
be screwed into any one of the tapped borings c, c¹, c², etc. in the back of the pad or
in a piece of metal fixed to the same. A knob e is fixed to the one end of the
spring a which said knob or buttonlike projection serves to receive and retain
the strap of the truss. As the spring a can be placed in any position by means of the
screw d, the wearer of the truss is able to adjust the pressure of the said truss to
any desired position, so that the said truss may be applied for all the various kinds
of ruptures.
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 :-
An improved truss, to the pad of which is fixed a spring a with a longitudinal slot,
through which a screw d runs, which said screw can be screwed into one of the
threaded borings c, c, c², etc. in the rear side of the pad, the strap to the truss
being connected to the button or knob e of the spring a whereby said spring is
depressed, substantially as and for the purpose set forth and shown on the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 29th day of July 1889
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New Game.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 24th Apr.. 1890-Accepted, 31st May, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Game.
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Wentbridge near Pontefract, Estate Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW GAME to be as follows:-
A small bat, called the catcher with a handle, and flat top, about 6 inches in
diameter, resembling a fan. The framework of which is made of wood, or some
other suitable material. The face of the bat or catcher, is covered with gauze, or
some other porus material, to allow the air to pass through it, when moved, back-
wards and forwards, also thin pieces of paper, (called butterflies) or other material,
are so cut & shaped, that when thrown up into the air, they will spin, dart, or float
about, some considerable time before falling to the ground.
To play the game. The players place a number of the butterflies on the flat side of
a catcher, & afterwards tosses them up into the air.
The player that succeeds in catching the greatest number on the flat side of the
catcher before they fall to the ground wins the game.
Dated this 25th day of July 1889.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Game.
I WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Estate Agent, Carleton, (late Wentbridge)
near Pontefract, 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 game is played with a fan shaped bat, or racket, the framework of which is
made of wood, or other suitable material. The head or upper part of the racket or
bat, is about 6 in. in diameter, or it may be smaller or larger, the face of which, is
covered with gauze or other porus material, suitable for holding thin pieces of paper,
or other material, called flyers, or butterflies. The flyers are cut triangler or star
shaped, so that when tossed up into the air, they will float, dart, or spin about, some
considerable time before falling to the ground.
To play this game, the bat or racket should be held by the handle, and the flyers
placed upon it, three, four, or any other number as may be agreed.
The player should then toss them up into the air, and afterwards catch as many as
possible, on the face of the bat, before they fall to the ground.
What I claim as new, is using flyers made of thin pieces of paper, or other light
material, so shaped, that when tossed up into the air they will float, or dart about, and
be more difficult to catch, on the face of the bat, or racket, than balls, or other bodies
generally used, which fall to the ground perpendicularly.
Dated this 26th day of April 1890.
W. C. OWSTON.