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Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1886.
Specification Accepted, 14th Jan., 1887.
I ALFRED DICKINSON of Tramway Depot Darlaston in the County of Stafford
Tramway Manager 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 has for its object improvements in wheels having special reference to
the junction of the spokes or arms with the centre or boss thereof in such a manner
that the junction shall be as tight and perfect as possible.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried into
practice I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which two figures are
shown illustrating the details as worked out in one case which will serve as a guide in
carrying the invention out in various other wheels having different centres.
Figure 1. is a front elevation of the boss or centre of a wheel with the arms
broken off.
Figure 2. is a cross section through one arm and showing a small amount of the
boss also in section.
Now turning to this drawing; A is the cast iron, steel or other metal wheel centre
and B, B', B, &c are the wood spokes or arms of the same. In the case of the arm
B it is shewn in section and it will be observed that the recess is dovetail in shape in
the case of either section the larger portion being the inner part. Also at the
extremity of the hole is a wedge piece a so that when an arm B' is inserted having
parallel end and shoulder of just the size of the entrance to this recess and having
also a hole at its end to just receive the small part of wedge block a¹ when the arm is
forced home by driving, or steady hydraulic or other pressure the end of the arm is
enlarged to fill the dovetail shape and cannot be withdrawn. Of course the holes and
a

page_text: arms may be square, oblong, round, oval, or other shape and the wedge may also be of
any shape in cross section.
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 improvements in wheels having the centres or bosses provided with dovetail
recesses so that the arms are locked therein by the action of the wedge plug a¹
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham,
Agent for Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WEIGHING MACHINES
Year: 1886

page_text: I ALOIS HECKENSTALLER in Straubing in the Kingdom of Bavaria, German
Empire do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
WEIGHING MACHINES 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 construct a balance or scale with great
sensibility even at a large angle of inclination; and also to obviate the use of loose
weights.
The first part is obtained by the beam having its bearing in moveable cups or
sockets; the second part by having a special moveable body attached to the beam.
In order that my invention may be better understood, I now proceed to describe
the same in relation to the drawings hereunto annexed, reference being had to the
letters and figures marked thereon.
The beam or lever a has, by means of the edge b, its bearing in a special
body A, which is composed of the body itself with cup c, side-pieces d, counter-
weight e and the two edges f. The edge b is fastened to the beam a in the
usual way and rests in the cup c, whilst the body A, by means of its two edges f,
rests in cups, situate between the two sidepieces h of the balance.
All three edges
are arranged in such way that their contacts surfaces with the cups form one
straight line, B-C, figures 2, 3 and 4.
The cup c is balanced, by means of the counter weight e, at any movement of
the beam, so that even at the larger angle of inclination and the greatest weight,
a turn over of the cup is impossible.
As the cup as well as the beam swing on one and the same point and the body A
itself swings, partly in conjunction with the beam-contrary to the fixed cups on
other weighing machines-a great sensibility is obtained.
The second part of my invention is carried out thus: on the part a¹ of the
beam a and on the axle i is fastened a moveable weight k, at a resting on the
beam a¹. In order to enlarge the effect of the weight k, its position is only
required to be altered, as shewn by the dotted lines, till it rests at ẞ on the part a¹
of the beam.
By this arrangement great facilities are obtained in reading the indication on
the scale of the value of the weight even at the maximum of weight, when the

page_text: divisions on the scale still remain large, which is contrary to the usual balances,
there, at the maximum of weight, the divisions on the scale are so close, that a
correct reading is difficult.
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°) In a balance or scale the arrangement of moveable cup or socket, the
revolving axle of which as well as that of the pointer form one straight line.
2°) In a balance or scale, as designed in claim 1°, the arrangement for removing
the centre of gravity of the pointer or index finger by altering the position of a
moveable weight, fastened to the beam, and by so doing altering the value of the
divisions on the scale; substantially as herein before described.
3000
Year: 1886

page_text: Fig. 1 shews an elevation of my improved prodding fork.
Fig. 2.is a plan of the prongs attached to the plate.
Fig. 3 is a modified plan of Fig. 2.
Figs. 4 and 5 shew elevations of Fork with varied construction of handles.
A are the prongs of the fork which may be secured to the stirrup plate B, or
other form of holder, either by screwing, welding or other convenient method of
fixing, or the fork may be made from one piece of metal, the top part of the
stirrup forms a ferrule or holder for a wood handle C, (see Fig. 1) the prongs are
shewn screwed into the holder in Figs. 1. 2 and 3; the number of prongs may be
varied to suit the user, D is the foot space formed by the sides E, of the stirrup,
these sides may be varied in shape, size, and construction (see Figs. 4 and 5), so
long as a foot space D is left, in the centre of the fork above the prongs, by this
arrangement the weight or pressure is put on in the centre, and is more effective,
easier to manipulate, and does not injure or wear the boots like the ordinary make
of fork.

page_text: The fork may be cast in malleable iron steel or other suitable metal, and the
sides and handles may be of metal, wood or other suitable material, and of any form
or construction.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what
I claim is
Prodding forks constructed so that foot pressure can be applied in the centre
of the fork as shewn and described.
Improvements in Electric Lamps.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1886.
Complete Left, 26th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 26th Apr., 1887.
Improvements in Electric Lamps.
I HENRY WILLIAM RHOADS of 14 Greenmount Terrace Hanson Lane, Halifax in the
County of York, Electric Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to construct electric lamps which are more compact,
occupying considerably less compass, than the lamps now in use and have all their
working parts under cover and weather and dust proof, also to provide an improved
feed and are striking apparatus and to employ a curved carbon with special means of
using the same.
I employ carbon's in a circular or semicircular form fixed in their holders in
horizontal positions and fed in opposite directions by toothed wheels on each rod and
an intermediate pinion wheel between them, the shunt coils feed the lamp by means
of ratchets and wheel; the arc of the lamp is struck by means of an angular or
helical slot in a bush mounted on the escape wheel axle, in the axle is a pin which
works in the helical slot, the top part of the bush carries a small toothed wheel, the
lower part of the bush rests in the fork of the main coil armature, a spring acts on the
end of the fork to throw it down when the current is off, two adjustable eccentric
arms are attached to the fork to throw the ratchets out of gear when the lamp is
out, also a stationary spring is mounted so as to gear into the toothed wheel on the
bush in its sliding up and down action which operates the wheels opening and shutting
the carbon points, the forked armature is worked by current in the main circuit.
Dated this 24th day of June 1886.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: tooth, so operating the feed by means of the pinion E, which turns the wheels D
and D, (attached to the rods C) in opposite directions, the movement of the ratchet L,
is regulated by screw S on the shunt armature S¹.
The top or working parts are covered with an airtight metal cover T, and the lower
parts with a globe U, so that the whole apparatus can be made perfectly air and
watertight if required.
When straight carbons are used a pinion can operate two racks to which are attached
the rods and holders carrying the horizontal straight carbons.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is —
1. Horizontal electric lamps constructed substantially in the manner hereinbefore
shewn and described, with either straight or curved carbons.
2. The combination of the ratchet wheel, slot, and pin, or their equivalents operating
substantially as and for the purposes shewn and described.
Dated this Twenty third day of March 1887.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, ERNST ROSE of Hanover in the Empire of Germany, Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The vehicle axle bushes commonly in use hitherto, have the disadvantage of
being constructed with washer, screw-plug and matrix, or in some cases also with
cap and linch pin to prevent the wheel coming off. These arrangements have
proved unreliable in practice, and my invention is designed to remedy this
inconvenience.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:
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Figures 1, 2 and 3, in which a denotes the vehicle axle resting on rollers placed
in the bush b, which consists of a solid piece provided with projections which make
it impossible for the rollers to drop out.
The aforesaid bush is immovably secured to the nave of the wheel, preferably
either as shown in Figure 1, in the case of cast iron naves by means of a screw c,
half of which is in the nave and the other half in the bush whereby these parts
are joined and held together, or in the case of wooden naves as shewn in Figure 2,
by the projecting lugs d of the ring m attached to the nave by means of the screws e,
or thirdly, for the sake of increased security by means of the screw ƒ (Figure 3)
screwed into the bush and secured against working loose by means of the interposed
disc g fitted into a square hole into the bush.
For protection against the entrance of dust and dirt into the bush, plates h, i,
are fixed over the ends.
The insertion of the rollers k in the bush is effected through the openings O which
can be subsequently closed by the correspondingly attached conical plug pieces
provided with dovetail slide (Figures 1 and 3) or by the covering ring m Figure 2.
In order to effect the needful lubrication of the rollers, both axle and bush have a
grease space q into which solid fat is pressed through the hole n.
The closing is effected by means of the screw.

page_text: 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 :-
1. A bush for roller bearings for vehicles made in one piece, in which the
displacement of the rollers is prevented by a dovetail shaped slide or super-
imposed ring m combined with conical plug previously inserted in the bush.
2. The lubricating chamber a constructed in the middle of the bush and axle,
designed to be supplied with lubricant through the channel n which can be closed
from outside.
A Heel Plate, Tip, or Rim, for Boots, Shoes, and Clogs.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1886.
Complete Left, 20th Dec., 1886.
Complete Accepted, 5th Apr., 1887
A Heel Plate, Tip, or Rim, for Boots, Shoes, and Clogs.
WILLIAM PEAKE Garden Hill Nantwich Cheshire Trade Clicker I do hereby declare
the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
That the Heel Plate Tip or Rim Differs from all other kinds only in the Fact that
they are made thicker in the back parts of the plate which is the part of the heel always
worn through the first therefore being made thicker in the parts most subject to wear
they must last much longer than those Plates Tips or Rims not so made.
15th day December 1886.
WILLIAM PEAKE.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Heel Plate, Tip, or Rim, for Boots, Shoes, and Clogs.
WILLIAM PEAKE, Clicker by Trade Garden Hill, Nantwich Cheshire. I William
Peako, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for HEEL PLATES, TIPS, OR
RIMS, FOR BOOTS, SHOES, OR CLOGS, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
That the said Heel Plate, Tip, or Rim, is to be made to cover the entire bottom of
the Heel, or to Cover the outer edge of the Heel, in the form of a Rim, or semi-circle,
the kind that covers the entire bottom of the Heel, to be perforated, or worked in
various designs, to suit respectively different tastes or requirements, the said Plate,
Tips or Rims to be made thicker, in the part or parts, most subject to wear, Generally
the back parts, and sometimes at one side only, the thickened part to extend 2 thirds
of the entire distance, around the said Plate, Tip, or Rim and to be of uniform thick-
ness the outer line of the thicker or raised parts, to be lovel with the inner line if
necessary, but generally the inner line to be shorter or less in length, than the outer
line as conveniance or use may determine, the thick or raised part to vary in
thickness, according to the size or kind of Boot, Shoe, or Clog-the aforesaid Plates,
Tips, or Rims, to be made in all sizes suitable for Men, Women, or Children, and to be
wrought, Cast, or otherwise manufacterd, in Brass, Copper, Iron, Steel, or other
suitable Metal or Alloys, and all to be made on the same principle namely the aforesaid
thickend parts to extend for ds or thereabouts of the entire distance round the said
Plate, Tip, or Rim, and to be attached to the Heels by nails or screws.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
An improved Heel Plate, Tip, or Rim, for the better protection of the Heels of Boots,
Shoes, or Clogs, the Chief feature being that it differs from ordinary Plates, Tips, or
Rims, by being made thicker in the parts most subject to wear, ordinary Plates, Tips,
or Rins, being made of one uniform thickness throughout.
Dated this 17th day December 1886.
WILLIAM PEAKE,
Clicker by Trade,
Garden Hill, Nantwich,
Cheshire.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1886.
Complete Left, 15th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 16th Aug., 1887.
I, HENRY ROGERS LIPSCOMBE of No. 144 Oxford Street in the County of
Middlesex, Filter Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
My invention relates to a composition for softening and purifying water, so as to
render it fit for washing and like purposes, and to prevent deposit and incrustation in
vessels and boilers.
For this purpose, I prepare a compound consisting of about 40 parts of dry slaked
lime, from 50 to 60 parts of carbonate of soda, or an equivalent quantity of carbonate
of potash, about 2 parts of phosphate of soda, about 1 part each of permanganate of
potash, oxide of manganese and carbonate of ammonia. These substances are
thoroughly mixed together to form a dry powder, which mixed with hard water will
soften and purify it. The quantity of the powder required depends chiefly on the
character and amount of the impurities contained in the water; generally 1 lb. of the
composition will suffice for softening 200 gallons of water.
ABEL & IMRAY,
28, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Manufacture of a Composition for Softening and Purifying Water.
I, HENRY ROGERS LIPSCOMBE of No. 144 Oxford Street in the County of
Middlesex, Filter 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:-
My invention relates to a composition for softening and purifying water so as to
render it fit for washing and like purposes, and to prevent deposit and incrustation in
vessels and boilers.
For this purpose, I prepare a compound consisting of about 40 parts of dry slaked
lime, from 50 to 60 parts of carbonate of soda or an equivalent quantity of carbonate
of potash, about 2 parts of phosphate of Soda, about 1 part each of permanganate of
potash, oxide of manganese and carbonate of ammonia. These substances are
thoroughly mixed together to form a dry powder, which, mixed with hard water,
will soften and purify it. The quantity of the powder required depends chiefly on the
character and amount of the impurities contained in the water; generally 1 lb. of the
composition will suffice for softening 200 gallons of water.
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:
The manufacture and use of a composition for softening and purifying water,
substantially as herein described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 8th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 8th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 8th Mar., 1887.
I, WILLIAM CUTLER of 391 Summer. Lane Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Glass Merchant do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to manufacture cases for cut flowers and artificial
flowers in an improved manner, such cases being commonly called "Immortelles" to be
placed on graves and tomb stones.
In carrying out my invention I make the case so that it opens at the top, and I
form the sides and the lid of the case preferably of glass but any other suitable
material may be used.
The bottom of the case is made of metal, terra-cotta, wood, stone or glass and formed
in one piece.
The sides of the case are joined to the bottom by metal beading.
At one end of the upper glass plate or lid I form a hinge and at the opposite end a
suitable fastening, I also form a flange round the edge of the lid to prevent rain from
penetrating to the inside.
.
The advantages of having a case formed in the above manner are that no damp
can rise from the bottom of the case as in the old style where they open from the
bottom, and no rain can possibly penetrate through the top.
The cases can be made in any desired shape, such as, Round, Oval, Rectangular,
Soxagon, Octagon, Crosses and other suitable designs, and much cheaper than hitherto,
and will be found much more convenient for refilling, or changing the flowers, as the
lid of the case has simply to be lifted and the fresh Howers put in without disturbing
the case.
The lid may be unhinged when desired for convenience in packing.

page_text: The bottom of the case is made of metal, terra cotta, wood, stone or
tammad :..
glass and

page_text: Fig. 6 is a section, shewing the method of fitting the metal beading round the lids.
In each figure a is the bottom plate of the case, bb are the sides, and cc are the lids.
The hinges may be placed at d or any other convenient part of the lid, as preferred,
the fastening e being fixed in a position opposite to that of the hinge.
It is obvious that the forms of the cases may be very much varied.
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 cases for flowers, whether cut or artificial, substantially
as herein before described and shewn on the drawings.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication from
Johan Gustaf Richert, of Gothenburg, Sweden), and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanying
drawing. A is a cistern or vessel of known capacity and B is a supply tank fitted
with a ball cock for the purpose of supplying the cistern A through the small
opening C. The supply cistern B may be a part of A partitioned off as in the
drawing or a separate vessel altogether communicating with A by a suitable pipe
or connection and fixed at such a level as to allow of the water rising in A to a
sufficient height to start the syphon D which may be of any suitable construction
preferably of the annular type shown in the drawing. It will thus be seen that so
long as the supply of water or fluid is kept up the cistern A will keep on filling
and the syphon discharging the amount of water flowing through the opening C
during one discharge of the syphon D can be fairly accounted for by knowing the
area of C and the height of the water in B.
All that is required therefore to make this apparatus into a water meter of quite
sufficient accuracy for ordinary purposes is to append an indicating apparatus which
will record the number of discharges which takes place.
A suitable mechanism consists of any suitable float E carried in a support F and
communicating its movements by the pawl G to the ratchet wheel H which is in
connection with any suitable train of wheel-work with indexes and dials.
As the water in A rises it lifts the float E the pawl G engaging with another
tooth of the wheel H; when the syphon D comes into play the float E falls again
pulling down the pawl G and turning the wheel H which in turn imparts its
motion to the index wheels.
This meter may be fixed upon a cistern in connection with ballcock fittings.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated
to me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is
1. In a fluid meter the combination with a syphon tank such as A of a supply
tank such as B the pressure in which does not exceed that due to the height of the
fluid therein and communicating with A by a small passage C substantially as and
for the purpose specified.
2. In a fluid meter the combination with a syphon tank of known capacity such
as A of a float E rising as A fills and falling with every discharge of the syphon
for the purpose of recording the number of times the tank is emptied substantially
as specified.
Year: 1886

page_text: WILLIAM INGERSOLL MERRITT, gentleman, of 44 Harcourt Terrace Redcliffe
Square, in the City of London, in the County of Middlesex, 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 first part of my invention relates to the Draw Head or Buffer, or Coupler
of the Car so constructed with a ball, hollow, or solid, of steel, iron, or other
material, inserted upon which the coupling pin rests when the car is not coupled
as shown in figure i.
In figure ii, the Ball rests on the end of the coupling link, when the link is
inserted, so that the link is kept in a horizontal position and is thus guided in the
Draw Head or Buffer of the next car, as they come in contact, the Link knocking
the ball upward and allowing the pin to drop down through the link and into the
hole below, thus making a complete Automatic Car Coupler.
Figure i. is a section shewing the position of the Steel, or iron Ball, with the
coupling pin resting on it when the car is not coupled.
Figure ii. is a section shewing the position of the Steel or Iron Ball, the coupling
pin, and coupling Link when the car is coupled.
A. is the Steel or Iron Ball.
B. is the Groove in which the Ball moves up and down.
C. is the iron cap, screwed on, or worked on a pivot for the purpose of inserting
the ball and to prevent the Ball from jumping out.
D. is the Coupling Pin.
T: L

page_text: F, is the Draw Head, Buffer or Coupler, so constructed for the purpose aforesaid,
which may be slightly concaved on the base, where the Ball rests when the Car is
not coupled.
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
I claim is ;
1. The construction, or mechanism of the Draw Head, Buffer, or Coupler.
.2. The Ball of Iron or Steel, or other material.
Year: 1886

page_text: I JAMES ARNOLD of the firm of Arnold and Sons, of 35 and 36 West Smithfield
in the City of London Surgical Instrument Makers do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention refers to that class of enemas and pumps wherein the enema or
pump is placed in the liquid to be propelled and where helical springs are employed
for bringing back the plunger to its normal position; and the improvements
consist in the particular construction and arrangement of the parts of same as
hereafter particularly described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, by
reference to which the invention will be best understood.
Figure 1 is a longitudinal vertical section of an enema or pump constructed
according to my invention, and Figure 2 is a horizontal section through the
line X Y of Figure 1.
A is the plunger, and B is the plunger rod for operating same, by pressing on
the button B' at top. This plunger rod B is made with flange C on same so that it
cannot be removed from the plunger without taking off the cylinder cap B². D is
the cylinder containing a coiled spring on which the plunger A rests; E and F are
the ball valves at the bottom of the cylinder D, the valve F is the inlet to the
cylinder D, and when the apparatus is in use is immersed in the liquid to be
pumped. E is the delivery valve and admits the liquid by the passage G, see
Figure 2, from the cylinder D into the surrounding annular space formed by the
standard H. The chamber I acts as a receptacle for the air or water, or both,
(passing by tube J) and at the same time forms a water packing and prevents the
escape of fluid: K is the exit passage from the standard H. The instrument is
placed in the liquid or semi-liquid material to be raised or propelled and the
plunger A depressed by the plunger rod B operated by the button B¹; as the
plunger A descends the spring is compressed in the cylinder D; on releasing
the button B¹ the spring expands, the valve F opens and water is admitted into
the cylinder D so that as the plunger again descends the liquid is forced out
through the delivery or exit valve E and passage G into the annular space formed
in the standard H and by exit K and so on continuously.

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 enemas and pumps, the particular construction of the plunger, and plunger
rod, together with the arrangement and action substantially as herein described
and shewn with reference to the accompanying drawings, together with any mere
modification or modifications thereof,
Year: 1886

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRY CARTWRIGHT Carpenter and Joiner Darby Street Black
Heath, Rowley Regis Staffordshire do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
It is made of 2 cast or maleable iron plates thick with receses for wood
blocks 1 apart and 14 deep and bolted together with 3 bolts, their are
6 strips or arms wich fit between the blocks and reach out 3 ft. to hang the clothes
on and allows the clothes to dry on both sides it being directly around the fire and
can be fixed to the mantle shelve or bracket or to any wall in the house, the shape
of stand or bracket much resembles a horse shoe in apearance and is very safe
were their is children and being fixed high up drys the clothes much quicker, and
folds up in a smaller compass than the old sort it is light and strong and can be
made severall sizes with set screws.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Clothes Horse or Rack.
WILLIAM HENRY CARTWRIGHT Darby Street Black Heath Rowley Regis,
Staffordshire Carpenter & Joiner do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for DRYING CLOTHES AND SHOWING GOODS IN SHOPS, OR OTHER PURPOSES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement. :-
It consists A 2 plates of maleable cast iron, bolted together. C 3 bolts and
as 7 B wood blocks sunk in 1ª apart, so as to form space for 6 strips or D arms to
hang on the clothes over and is much like the form of a horse shoe in apearance
and as T 2 thumb screws to fix it either to a bracket or mantle shelve and can be
fixed to any walls in a room. E metal cut away to lighten the plates A wich are
a in thickness.
Having now particular described and ascertained the nature of my Invention
what I claim is
1st. It drys the clothes sooner.
.
2. The tire can be used for other purposes and seen being directley above the
grate.
3rd. It is out of the way and is much more safer where their is children, and is
more convient to put away is strong & durable.
Dated this 12th day of April 1886.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 10th May, 1886.
Complete Left, 9th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 11th Mar., 1887.
We THOMAS MARTIN POTTER aud THOMAS ALLEN, of 16 Green Road, Southsea,
Hants, Stationers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to a new system of advertising, consisting of Printing
apparatus attached to the end of a stick, umbrella, wheel or other appliance, in such
manner as to leave an impression on the ground when the end of the stick, umbrella,
wheel or other appliance is brought into contact therewith.
HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Advertising Purposes.
We, TROMAS MARTIN POTTER and THOMAS ALLEN, of 16 Green Road, Southsea,
Hants, 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 new system of advertising consisting of printing
apparatus attached to the end of a stick, umbrella; wheel or other appliance, in such
manner as to leave an impression on the ground when the end of stick umbrella:
wheel or other appliance is brought into contact therewith.
And in order that my Invention may be more fully understood I hereto annex a
sheet of drawings illustrative thereof. Fig. 1 shews the stamps fixed on a walking
stick at its lower extremity. Fig. 2 the same on an umbrella. Fig. 3 is a side view
of the wheel of a cart, etc. with the india rubber stamp fixed on the rim thereof. P is
an inking pad raised from the wheel W and kept in that position by means of a spiral
spring, contained in a barrel B. Lis a lever actuated by hand or by foot; by means
of which the pad is brought down the wheel.
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 Improvements in means and apparatus for advertising purposes, as herein
shewn and described.
HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Mounts for Inkstands, Cruet-stands or Flower-stands.
Year: 1886

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Mounts for Inkstands,
Cruet-stands, or Flower-stands.
I, CLIFFORD THOMAS SMITH, 17 Hampton St. Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Manufacture of Stationers Sundries do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
From sheet Brass, Copper, German-Silver or any other metal or alloy, I form
a mount or stand, from the said mount or s'and I raise up arms or uprights for the
purpose of supporting a bottle a glass or any other vessel the said arms or uprights
being fashioned by the operation of tools in a press or stamp, thus the mount or
stand together with the arms or uprights being made from one piece of sheet
metal or alloy.
I claim protection for my invention & for an improvement in manufacturing the
said Mounts or Stands together with the said arius or uprights from one peice of
sheet metal or alloy.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Mounts for Inkstands,
Cruet Stands, or Flower Stands.
I, CLIFFORD THOMAS SMITH Manufacturer of stationers sundries Hampton St.
Birmingham Warwicksbire do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MOUNTS FOR INKSTANDS CRUETSTANDS
OR FLOWER STANDS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
From sheet Brass, Copper, German Silver or any other metal or alloy I form
a stand Figure 1 or mount Figure 2 from the said mount or stand I raise arms
A B C D or uprights for the purpose of supporting a bottle, glass or any other
vessel, the said arms or uprights being fashioned by the operation of tools in
a press or stamp thus the said mount or stand together with the said arms or
uprights being made from one peice of sheet metal or alloy. I claim protection
for my invention for an improvement in manufacturing the said mounts or stands
together with the said arms or uprights from one peice of sheet metal or alloy.
Having now described the nature of my said invention & in what manner the
same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is,
Protection for manufacturing the said stands or mounts from one peice of sheet
metal or alloy.
Dated thin ath dow of October 1986
CLIFFORD THOMAS SMITH.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1886.
Complete Left, 12th Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 18th Mar., 1887.
WILLIAM POTTER junior partner in the firm of William Potter & Sons Alders-
gate Street London do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
An Hook made in several sizes to suspend Window Tickets and articles combined of
various lengths and sizes.
The Ticket is held by clips top & bottom of Hook and the Watch Chain or other
small article suspended by a projection at bottom of Hook.
The Hook is made in two parts, an upper & lower plate and so constructed that it
can be lengthened or shortened at pleasure and the Ticket "locked" firmly into its
place with the fingers by simple gentle pressure.
WILLIAM POTTER, JUNR.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
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Improved Holder or Clip for Holding Window Tickets, Watches,
Chains, or Jewellery Combined.
WILLIAM POTTER Jr. partner in the firm of William Potter & Sons Aldersgate
Street London E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
A Hook made in several sizes to suspend Window Tickets and articles of various
lengths combined. The descriptive Ticket of the article shown for sale or exhibition
is held in my Hook by raised clips (A) at top & bottom of same and the Watch
Chain, or other article suspended by a hent projection (B) at bottom of Hook. By a
similar but larger projection (C) at top, the Hook itself can be suspended from Rods
and other fittings. The Hook is made in two parts an upper (D) and lower
plate (E) these plates being so constructed as to slide and hold together. By simple
gentle pressure with the fingers the plates can be lengthened or shortened at pleasure
and the Ticket locked firmly into its place.
The raised or indented band F. and point G. (in upper plate E) are bulged or
raised outwardly from the plate itself in process of manufacture and have a spring
like action on the under plate D. The band H. Fig. 3 (on under plate D.) is of
exactly similar construction to band F & point G and acts by pressure on plate E.
and-by this process of raised and indented bands & point acting & re-acting con-
versely on the plates the Hook becomes automatic or self-locking in the actual process
of closing in the Ticket. Fig. 4 shows the Hook in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I claim is
1. A new & improved apparatus and process of self-locking by internal pressure
bands and points to Window Ticket Holders & clips.
Revolving
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1886.
Complete Left, 18th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 9th Aug., 1887.
DUNCAN FREDERICK CAMPBELL 66 Scawfell Street, Hackney Road, E. London
Silversmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:―
Automatic Revolving Chain Ladder. To be fixed over top window of premises:
with continuous Cord runing parallel with each window, under which Apparatus is
fixed which by pulling from either window, the Ladder will immediately desend ;
covering each window and making communication complete.
The Ladder in its desent will Ring a powerfull Alarm Bell, which will be the means
of calling assistance.
:
The Ladder may be used for Docks & Shiping, where a ladder is used for access
to Boats &c.

page_text: DUNCAN FREDERICK CAMPBELL 4 Norwich Road Dalston E. Silversmith 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 Automatic Revolving Chain Ladder, to be fixed over the top window of
primises with continuous cord running parallel with each window under which
apparatus is fixed: which by pulling from either window the ladder will immediately
descend covering each window and making communication complete.
The Ladder in its descent will ring a powerfull Alarm bell which will be a means
of calling assistance.
The Ladder when not in use is rolled up under a cover similar to the cover over a
Veranda to protect it from the weather (see letter A) but when required for use is
released by pulling cord at side of window which raises a lever arm (see fig. 1)
thereby releasing cog wheel (see fig. 2) and allowing Ladder to descend, which as it
descends sets in motion an alarm bell (fig. 3).
When the Ladder is required to be wound up, it is done by means of a Tangent
screw and wheel, (see fig. 4) turned with a key (fig. 5) which is fixed on the right
side of Apparatus.
The rungs of Ladder (fig. 6) are Tubular, and tapered from centre the ends being
riveted through the links of chain (fig. 7).
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 cord by which the Ladder is brought into instantaneous use.
2nd. The alarm bell, being set in motion, simultaneously with the Ladder.
3rd. The compact folding of Ladder.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WATERPROOF CAPES FOR LADIES' WEAR
Year: 1886

page_text: I HARRIS MARKUS of Fleetwood in the County of Lancaster India Rabber
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN WATERPROOF CAPES FOR LADIES' WEAR and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
These improvements relate to the manufacture of waterproof capes from two
pieces of material joined together down the back, the object of the invention being
to form the same to fit over the shoulders more perfectly without waste of material
and to economize the manufacture of the garment.
Each half of the garment is cut in the form shown at Fig. 1. in the annexed
drawing, the two halves being of course reversed.
The front of the garment is shown at the left hand and the back at the right
hand side of the Fig. so that the piece shown at Fig. 1 is the left hand side of the
garment.
The curves a, b and c, d form half of the neck. The straight pieces b, e and f, c
united together form the straight seam from the shoulder to the neck and the
seams e, g, h-h, i, k and k, l, f being similarly closed, form the curved shoulder.
Two of these pieces being united along the back seam and the usual armholes
formed as at m and the button holes or other fastenings and the neck frilling n, n
being added in the usual manner the garment is completed in the form shown
at Fig. 2.
If instead of the garment fitting closely over the shoulders as at Fig. 2, it is
desired to have the shoulders puckered or fulled-up I cut the piece in the form
shown at Fig. 3. forming the straight seam from the shoulder to the neck by
joining b, e and f, c as before but instead of making the incision h, i, k I leave the
curve from
to entire and when the points e and ƒ are brought together I pucker
or gather in the upper part of the curve g, l so that when the garment is finished
the shoulders are thrown up into the form shown at Fig. 4.
By these means I form an improved waterproof cape or garment for ladies
use with very little waste of material, and the body of the cape is wider and
more roomy than has hitherto been the case in capes of this class formed in the
usual way.

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
The improved manufacture of waterproof capes for ladies use by cutting and
uniting or seaming the material so as to form the shoulders substantially as herein-
before particularly described and illustrated by the drawing annexed.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, FRANCIS BOLTON of No 4 The Sanctuary Westminster in the County of.
Middlesex, Knight 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 the clearing, fining or settling of beers by a
simple and effective process. The beer to be fined, either in cask or in bottle is
treated with a solution of chloride of strontium or of bi-sulphite of strontia, or a
mixture of these. A few grains (usually from 5 to 10 grains of the salts) per
gallon of beer, will, in most cases, be found sufficient. The effect is to produce
precipitate of carbonate of strontia, and generally also of sulphate of strontia,
owing to the presence of soluble sulphates, and this precipitate, in settling down,
carries with it the objectionable cloudings and sediments of the beer, leaving it
bright and sparkling.
a
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:
Fining or clearing beer by mixing therewith a small proportion of strontium
chloride or of bi-sulphite of strontia or of a mixture of these substances, sub-
stantially as herein described.
Infusions from Tea and other Infusive Substances.
Year: 1886

page_text: Infusions from Tea and other Infusive Substances.
We GEORGE HENRY HOBBS of Stafford Street, Longton, in the County of
Stafford, Coffee Tavern Proprietor, and ALFRED HOBBS of Stafford Street, Longton,
in the County of Stafford, Coffee Tavern Proprietor do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for "AN IMPROVED APPLIANCE TO BE USED FOR PREPARING AND
SUPPLYING INFUSIONS FROM TEA AND OTHER INFUSIVE SUBSTANCES," 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 specially to improvements in the description of vessels
known generally as "Tea Urns or "Tea Brewers." These hitherto have been
made of metal and are objectionable owing alike to their want of durability and
from a hygienic point of view. Now according to our Invention we make such
vessels entirely of earthenware, stone ware, or any other material. In constructing
and arranging the appliance in accordance with our said invention, we proceed as
follows: That is to say, the main portion consists of the containing vessel or
receiver with a removeable lid or cover at top. In the interior of said receiver and
at a suitable level or height is arranged and fitted a perforated strainer upon which
is placed the Tea or other substance from which an infusion is to be prepared.
Said strainer is provided with a vertical tube or hollow stem to allow of the
passage of steam and air. The lid or cover aforesaid is formed at top, which fits
over and surrounds the upper end or outlet of the tube aforesaid on the lid being
closed after the boiling water has been introduced in the usual way.
The infusion, having percolated through the strainer aforesaid to the lower
portion of main containing vessel or receiver, is drawn off as required, by a tap or
equivalent which tap can be made of any suitable material.

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
we claim is:-
1 Hannamy in avantity of the unanised and lessening of labour
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
we claim is:-
1. Economy in quentity o
of Tee required and lessening of labour,
2. Durability.
3. Secures greater cleanliness.
4. The right of making "Tea Urns" or "Tea Brewers" in earthenware, stone
ware, or any other material.
5. Retains all the properties of the Tea or other infusive substances.
Year: 1886

page_text: SAMUEL DEADMAN Cox and JOHN Cox of Bexley Heath in the county of Kent
Ingenieur-Chimistes do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
After separating the solids from the raw sewage by straining it through peat in
the manner described in the specification of the undersigned Samuel Deadman Cox
No. 12345, A.D. 1884, we run or filter, it through rusty scrap iron, in order to
remove organisms, sulphuretted hydrogen and other gases, as well as sulphur and
other noxious compounds; also products of the decomposition of azotised bodies.
When the iron becomes reduced or inactive we expose it to the action of the
atmosphere until it is reoxydised. The effluent from the rusty scrap iron we filter
through peat or wood charcoal in the manner described in the said specification of
the said Samuel Deadman Cox.
SAMUEL DEADMAN COX.
JOHN COX.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Treatment of Sewage.
SAMUEL DEADMAN Cox and JOHN Cox both of Cromwell House, Bexley Heath,
in the County of Kent Ingenieur-Chimistes 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:-
After separating the solids from the raw sewage by straining it through peat in
the manner described in the specification of the undersigned Samuel Deadman Cox
No. 12345 A.D. 1884, or after defecating it by any other means we filter it upwards
or downwards through rusty scrap iron placed on a false bottom in a tank or pit or
other suitable vessel and the resultant filtrate through peat- or wood-charcoal.
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 Filtration of defecated Sewage through rusty scrap iron.