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A New or Improved Compound or Developer for use in Photography.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 23rd July, 1890-Accepted, 20th Sept., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Compound or Developer for use in
Photography.
I, BENJAMIN JUMEAUX, at present of 11 Brighton Place, Stretford, in the County
of Lancaster, Artist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to a new or improved compound for use in photography as a
developer.
This compound consists of eikonogen, chlorate of potash, and sulphite of soda used
in the form of a solution.
These ingredients may be used in the following proportions namely:-
2 drachms of Eikonogen
(powdered)
1
Chlorate of Potash
"
"
"
3 ounces Sulphite of Soda
"
"
which are slightly damped and mixed together and then dissolved in one pint of hot
water.
The above proportions are those which I consider give the best results but they may
be varied or modified more or less without departing from my invention. For
example the quantities of the chlorate of potash and the sulphite of soda might be
either slightly diminished or increased with the same weight of eikonogen.
The chief advantages obtained by my new or improved compound are that it is
self contained that is to say it requires no accelerator it will develop well with
negatives of all makes opals lantern slides and bromide papers and does not stain
either the hands of the operator or the plate except after repeated use when it will
slightly stain paper or opal.
1 th: 10th day of November 1889.

page_text: example the quantities of the chlorate of potash and the sulphite of soda might be
either slightly diminished or increased with the same weight of eikonogen.
Other suitable salts of potash, such as a bromide, and other suitable salts of soda,
such as a carbonate, might be employed in combination with corresponding pro-
portions of the chlorate of potash and sulphite of soda and eikonogen as herein
described.
Glycerine also might be added to the solution if desired.
The chief advantages obtained by my new or improved compound are that it is
self contained that is to say it requires no accelerator it will develop well with negatives
of all makes opals lantern slides and bromide papers and does not stain either the
hands of the operator or the plate except after repeated use when it will slightly stain
paper or opal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The new or improved developer consisting of a solution containing eikonogen,
chlorate of potash and sulphite of soda substantially as herein set forth.
2. The new or improved developer consisting of a solution containing eikonogen,
and salts of potash and soda as described.
Dated this 22nd day of July 1890
H. B. BARLOW,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Tourist Coach.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 8th Aug. 1889-Accepted. 30th Nov. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tourist Coach.
JOHN ROBERTS, Coach Builder S Madoc Street, Llandudno North Wales, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement in new design of a Coach to enable all the passengers, to face the
direction in which they travell.
With a deck in lieu of roof with pipe to drain the same & foot boards on quarters of
body, fixed with branch brackets.
This Coach is especially designed as A Tourist Coach so that Passengers may all
face the direction in which they travel.
It is constructed with a deck in lieu of the roof, so that Passengers on seats B
and C may use the Deck as foot board.
The Deck marked F inside the body is lined with zinc and has pipe marked 1 through
the body to clear it of water.
Three of the Passengers on seats B and C use the deck marked F as foot board,
and the two passengers at ends of seats B and C use the foot boards marked G and H
which are fixed to the quarters by means of branch brackets.
The Coach is constructed to carry twenty-three passengers, with Coachman and
Guard, twentyfive in all.
The interior of the body is used for luggage only.
Dated this 7th day of September 1889.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tourist Coach.
JOHN ROBERTS Coach Builder 8 Madoc Street Llandudno do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, reference
being made to the drawings accompanying the provisional specification :-
The coach is especially constructed as a Tourist Coach so that Passengers may all
face the direction in which they travel. It is constructed with a deck in lieu of the
roof, so that passengers on seats B and (may use the deck as foot board. The deck
marked F inside of the body is lined with zinc and has pipe marked I through the
body to clear it of water.
Three of the passengers on seats B and C use the deck marked F as foot board and
the two passengers at ends of seats B and C. use the foot boards marked G and H
which are fixed to the quarters by means of branch brackets. The interior of the Coach
is used for luggage only.
The Coach is constructed to carry twentythree passengers with Coachman and
Guard twentyfive in all.
I claim the following noveltys.
1st. That the seats marked A. B. C. D & E. on drawing are so arranged that all the
passengers may face to the front of the Coach.

page_text: 2nd. The deck in lieu of roof inside of body marked F on drawing.
3rd. Foot boards on quarters marked Ġ. & H. on the drawing with branch
brackets.
Dated this 7th day of August 1889.
his
JOHN X ROBERTS.
mark.
Witness,
DANIEL ROBERTS,
3, Arvon Terrace,
Llandudno.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fuel.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fuel.
I, WILLIAM JOHN PUGHSLEY, of Lydney, Gloucestershire, Manufacturing Chemist,
do hereby declare the nature of the 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 certain improvements in the manufacture of fuel, its
object being to obtain carbon or charcoal fuel, charcoal and anthracite coal fuel, and
charcoal and bituminous coal fuel, which upon combustion will impart a clear and
durable heat and will be free from sulphur and sinoke, and will be especially applicable
for use in the manufacture of hest iron in Refineries and other furnaces, and will also
be applicable for domestic purposes and other uses.
To this end, the Invention consists in the use of the materials hereinafter mentioned,
in suitable proportions as hereinafter set forth, and in the preparation or composition
of the improved fuel therefrom substantially in the manner hereinafter described.
In carrying out the Invention, a quantity of ground or powdered charcoal is
admixed with about three times the same quantity of ground coal, and with about one
and a half hundredweight of pitch to each ton of the other combined ingredients, in
a revolving or other suitable mixing apparatus wherein the admixture can be heated
to a temperature of about 190 degrees Fahrenheit. When thoroughly admixed, the
resultant inaterial is removed from the mixing apparatus by any suitable means and
is conveyed to any suitable pressing machine in which it is moulded into blocks of an
egg or brick shape or of any other suitable shape and of any thickness and weight
required, and which blocks can subsequently be broken up into the size most suitable
for the intended purpose or use of the fuel.
For household and domestic uses, the quantity of charcoal used is mixed with from
about the same quantity to about three times the same quantity of ground anthracite
steam or bituminous coal, and with about one and a half hundred weight of pitch to
each ton of the other combined ingredients, such admixture being treated in the
manner herein before described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is.
The manufacture of fuel from the materials herein before mentioned when prepared
or compounded substantially in the manner hereinbefore described.
Dato this 20th day of June 1889
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Ball Puzzle Game.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1889-Accepted, 28th Sept., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ball Puzzle Game.
I, WILLIAM STEWART ROYSTON of Paddington, near Warrington, Lancashire,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement
This invention consists of a box preferably of a circular form having a fixed
glass top and containing balls of two different colors that move about in runs
arranged for them easily to work in. These runs are curvelinear on plan and
across a certain number of these runs a straight division is placed which forms a
line across the box being in the direction of the diametrical centre of the circular
box. Curvelinear terminations are placed at the ends of the runs to cause the
balls to travel quickly into the adjoining runs.
The runs are so formed as to terminate in two semi-circular compartments each
having an opening for the access of balls and which are divided from each other
by the aforementioned straight division.
These two compartments are colored (or otherwise distinguished from each other)
by two separate colors and two sets of balls are used in my improved game, one
set of which is colored to correspond with one compartment, and the other set is
colored to agree with the other compartment. I do not limit myself to the number
of balls I may use. My puzzle consists in so manipulating the box with the hands
from the outside that each set of balls is manouvered into the compartments which
agree with the colors of the balls.
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.
Figure 1 is a Plan of my Improved puzzle and―
Figure 2 is a section taken through the diametriacal centre of Figure 1 on
line X-X.
In Figure 1. A is the outside of the box and B. B. B indicate the runs for
the balls to travel in. C. C. C indicate white balls and C₁ C₁ C¹ indicate black
or other colored balls. D is the compartment for white balls and D¹ is the com-
partment for black or other colored balls.
In Figure 2. A is the circular box and E the glass top.
As my Improvements are capable of some modifications without departing from
the principle thereof. I do not restrict myself to material, dimensions, or the
precise formation of the runs, or the number or color or distinguishing marks of
the balls.
Having now fully described and ascertained the nature of my said improve-
ments and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A Ball puzzle in which the puzzle consists in so manouvering the box that one
set of balls is placed in one compartment and another set of balls placed in another
compartment at or about the same time.
Dated this 21st day of August 1889.
RAYNER & CASSELL,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Application.
Improvements in Finishing Pile Fabrics.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 9th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 11th Oct.,
1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Finishing Pile Fabrics.
I, SAMUEL CUNLIFFE LISTER, of Manningham Mills, Bradford, in the County of
York, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
In finishing woven seal skins and other pile fabrics vibration has been given to the
piece by means of sticks to raise the pile.
According to my present invention I cause steam to be blown through the back or
face of the piece to raise and set the pile.
I use the steam at the pressure the cloth requires, that is, at low pressure or high,
wet or dry steam and I cause it to be projected in a thin stream through a narrow slit
or perforated plate or roller on to the back or face of the fabric, or heated air may be
used.
By using steam in the raising and setting of the pile of pile fabrics the appearance
of the pile surface will be considerably improved by giving strength and setting
the fibres.
In some cases also instead of blowing steam through the back of the piece to raise
and dry the pile I cause the fabric in a moist state to be drawn continuously over a
narrow edge and where it passes over the edge I cause a stream of steam or hot air to
be blown at a suitable angle on to the face of the pile to raise and dry it.
Dated this 9th day of December 1889.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Finishing Pile Fabrics.
I, SAMUEL CUNLIFFE LISTER, of Manningham Mills, Bradford, in the County of
York, 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
--
In finishing woven seal skins and other pile fabrics vibration has been given to the
piece by means of sticks to raise the pile.
According to my present invention I cause steam to be blown through the back or
face of the picce to raise and set the pile.
I use the steam at the pressure the cloth requires, that is, at low pressure or high,
wet or dry steam and I cause it to be projected in a thin stream through a narrow slit
or perforated plate or roller on to the back or face of the fabric, or heated air may be
used.
By using steam in the raising and setting of the pile of pile fabrics the appearance
of the pile surface will be considerably improved by giving strength and setting
the fibres.
In some cases also instead of blowing steam through the back of the piece to raise
and dry the pile I cause the fabric in a moist state to be drawn continuously over a
narrow edge and where it passes over the edge I cause a stream of steam or hot air to
be blown at a suitable angle on to the face of the pile to raise and dry it.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is
Finishing pile fabrics by means of steam or hot air blown through or upon the
fabric as herein described
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Ink Pots or Bottles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 28th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 1st Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ink Pots or Bottles.
I, EMMA ALICE BLAND of 5 Upper Fitzwilliam Street Dublin Ireland, Spinster,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention is intended to facilitate the internal cleansing of what are known as
safety ink pots or bottles. For this purpose I make the article in any suitable shape,
size, & material with an inverted cone top having an aperture to admit the pen.
The pot or bottle is divided horizontally in any part and is joined by means of a
snap & hinge, by metal edges fitting tightly into each other or by moulding the
division in the form of a thread screw.
Dated this 12th day of September 1889.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ink Pots or Bottles.
I, EMMA ALICE BLAND of 5, Upper Fitzwilliam Street Dublin, Ireland Lady do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My Invention is intended to facilitate the internal cleansing of what are known
as safety ink pots or bottles. For this purpose I make the article in any suitable
shape, size, and material, with an inverted cone top, having an aperture to admit the
pen. The pot or bottle is divided horizontally in any part and is joined by means of
a snap and hinge, by metal edges fitting tightly into each other, or by moulding the
division in the form of a screw.
And in order that my Invention may be more fully understood, I have shewn the
same in the accompanying drawings, in which the same letters refer to similar
parts.
Fig. 1 represents an elevation of my improved safety ink pot, taken apart, ready
for cleansing &c. Fig. 2 is a view of the same arrangement closed. In this
arrangement, it will be observed that the two parts A and B are held together by
reason of the pressure created by forcing the "cover," if it may be so called, on to
the top of the pot B.
Fig. 3 shews a modified construction of the said pot, the two parts A and B, being
held together by a jointed bezzle C, (". The " cover," on being depressed, is held
in position by the snap D engaging with the projecting lip E, on the lower part of
the " cover A. This position is shewn in figure 4.
"
The parts A and B of the said pot may also be united as shewn in figure 5, in
which case the outer part of the top of the pot B, has moulded, or otherwise formed
on it, a screw F, which fits into a corresponding female screw F₁, in the "cover," as
clearly shewn in figure 6.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved ink pot, constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as and
for the purpose described, and as shewn in the accompanying sheet of illustrative
drawings.
Dated this 90th day of Janin
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1889
Natural products or minerals, which possess about the same chemical composition as
said slags can be used instead. The quantity of acid, which is required by the slag or
the corresponding mineral for its decomposition, depends upon the chemical com-
position of the slag or the mineral and should be determined by trials for each single
case in question. 40 pounds by weight of slags of the above stated composition
require for instance 25 pounds by weight sulphuric acid. The mixing of the pulverized
slag and the acid can be done by hand power by a spade in a large wooden vessel or
in some other suitable manner.
By the said treatment of the slags a grey dry and well pulverized material is
obtained which will contain free silicic acid as well as several sulphuric acid salts,
The material can be kept like
which increase the hardening properties of the cement.
ordinary cement, as long as it is sufficiently protected from the damp. In using the
new admixture material it has to be found out by previous trials how much admixture
is required by each kind of cement in question for attaining the utmost strength as
this proportion varies somewhat for different kinds of cement. The mixture of the
material and the cement is best done in mills with balls, as by using these the
pulverization and mixing takes place at the same time- As examples to good Portland
cement add 1-70% of the new mixture, to inferior cement about 3.30%, and to slag
cement 3.50 to 7% according to quality.
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 material to be added to Portland and other cements and hydraulic lime, formed
by the pulverization of blast-furnace-cinder, having little lime ingredients, of other
slags or minerals of similar chemical composition to blast-furnace-cinder decomposed
by the addition of sulphuric-acid in proportion suitable to the composition of the raw

page_text: material whereby a separation of free silicic acid and sulphuric acid salts is obtained,
which when the admixture material is mixed with the cement and the hydraulic lime
the hardening properties of the same are considerably increased.
Dated this 10th day of September 1889.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
An Improved Stop Hinge for Ladders and Tressels.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 19th May. 1890-Accepted. 23rd Aug.. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stop Hinge for Ladders and Tressels.
RICHARD WHITAKER Hardware & Woodware Factor 35 Livesey Street Manchester
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows, reference being made
to the Drawings accompanying this specification :-
The stop joint hinge is constructed of two plates, strongly, but loosely rivetted
together at the head part, plate A, is made with head part having a groove and flange
at back, reaching from top to bottom of head, and at or about the middle thereof,
plate B, is made with a flange and rabate, to fit into groove, and onto flange of plate A,
the two plates at the head, thus dovetailing, the one into, and onto the other.
I declare what I claim, is the central groove on the head of one plate, and the flange
and rabate on the other, so formed and shaped, that by being rivetted loosely together in
proper position, the one plate so engages the other, as to form a dovetail with face,
holding or making the joint firm as one solid piece.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1889
RICHARD WHITAKER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stop Hinge for Ladders and Tressels.
RICHARD WHITAKER Hardware and Woodware Factor 23 Providence Street
Rochdale Road Manchester late of 35 Livesey Street 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, illustrated as per
Drawings left with Provisional Specification :-
The stop hinge is constructed of two plates strongly but loosely rivetted together at
the head part, plate A being made with head part having a groove and flange at back,
from top to bottom of head, about the middle thereof, plate B is made with a flange
and rabate to fit into groove, and onto flange of plate A, the two plates at head part
thus dovetailing the one into and onto the other, being held in position by means of a
strong rivet thus forming the joint, the said joint being affixed to ladders, tressels, and
easels, by means of screws, nails, or bolts, through the hole C.
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. Two metal plates, one with grooved head and the other with flanged head, so
formed and shaped, that being rivetted loosely together. in required position, the one
plate works into, and onto the other substantially for the purpose herein described.
2nd. I claim the method of attaching the same to ladders, tressels, and easels, for
their greater security when in use.
RICHARD WHITAKER.
Improvements in Linings for Garments.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 20th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 18th Jan., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Linings for Garments.
JOHN WALKER RITCHIE and EDWARD ADOLPH EASON of 6 Marble Street Manchester
Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The shapes of the various parts of one side of any required garment to be stamped or
printed on half the width of the lining material.
The object is to enable dressmakers and or others to cut out the two corresponding
parts of both sides of such garment, symmetrically at one operation and in the most
economical manner. The sizes can be varied by being cut outside or inside the stamped
or printed marks.
Dated thi. 1711
1000
J. W. RITCHIE.
EDW. A. EASON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Linings for Garments.
JOHN WALKER RITCHIE and EDWARD ADOLPH EASON of 6 Marble Street Manchester
Merchants, 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 shapes of the various parts of one side of any required garment to be stamped
printed or otherwise marked on half the width of the lining material in such a manner
that when it is folded and thereby doubled, two pieces can be cut of each shape so
marked at one operation, as shown in the accompanying drawings.
The object is to enable dressmakers or others to cut out the two corresponding parts
for the two sides of any required garment symmetrically at one operation in the most
expeditious and economical manner.
The sizes can be varied by being cut outside or inside the marked outline.
The accompanying drawing shows on a reduced scale, the outlines of the various
parts of one side of a ldies bodice according to which the bodice has to be cut out in
the manner described. These outlines are to be printed stamped or otherwise marked
on half the area of the material. The unmarked material to be placed underneath
and to be cut out at the same operation for the corresponding parts of the other side of
of the bodice.
Corresponding letters or other marks on the shapes indicate where the parts should
come together in making the garment. Thus A comes to A, B to B &c. &c.
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
(1) Any textile material marhed and folded for cutting two shapes exactly alike
simultaneously substantially as described.
J. W. RITCHIE.
EDW. A. EASON.
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Dated this 6th day of January 1890.
An Improvement in Taps for Casks for bottling or racking
Year: 1889

page_text: LOUIS POLYCARPE MOURAILLE of Villa des Roses Latchet Road George Lane
Woodford in the County of Essex Manager of Spiers & Ponds Wine Cellars Fleet
Lane 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 :-
An Improvement in Taps for Casks for bottling or racking Wines, Spirits and
all other kinds of Liquid from the Wood on fining or on other sediment called a
"Bit Tap."
The following is a description of the Bit Tap. (A) is a bit at the extreme end
of the Tap for the purpose of tapping the hogshead and at the same time for the
introduction of the tap, by this new arrangement the Wine from the hogshead
cannot run any more before inserting the tap as in the old system, it will also do
away with the Cellarman groping in the aperture with his finger and stirring up
the lees to the injury of the wine. (B) is a projecture to fix the stock for the
purpose of tapping the hogshead (or drilling the hole). (C) is a hole-this hole in
the old system of taps was in the place where the bit now is, and such hole is
now made on the top part of the tubing of the tap close to the bit, by this new
arrangement the floating lees are less liable to be sucked by the hole.
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) the bit (C) the hole made in the top part of the tubing (B) the projecture to
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Apr., 1889
Specification Accepted. 18th May, 1889
1 RUDOLF BESSEL, Teacher, of Paulau near Brieg, Breslau, in the xingaom
Prussia and German Empire do bereby 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 hereinafter described invention consists of a new or improved method and
means for extirpating vermin such as mice rats wild rabbits marmots moles foxes and
the like by means of a material or compound which when ignited discharges poisonous
gases killing in a few minutes the vermin found in a building or hole.
This means consists of the combination of the following materials :-
pulverized coal
sulphur
saltpeter
380 parts by weight
230
"
"
"
152
33
""
- "
"
pine resin
152
"
""
"
"
"
"
76
"
"
together 1000 parts by weight.
phosphorous 10
spirit
When the various ingredients are mixed the coal sulphur saitpeter and pine resin
are finely pulverized and kneaded to the consistence of a paste with a solution of phos-
phorous and spirit then formed into balls and thoroughly dried. The size of the ball
varies according to that of the animal or vermin which has to be exterminated.
For mice moles and such small animals suitable balls are made with a diameter
of 1 cm; for rats marmots foxes etc. balls of 2 cm. diameter will be found advan-
tageous.
The dried balls have the property of becoming easily alight.
This exterminating means is used in the following manner.
The balls are laid or held in a suitable holder such as a spoon of tinned sheet iron
which is provided with a hole formed in the centre of the hollow part thereof then the
holder carrying the said ball is placed over a burning lamp which for protection

page_text: against wind and weather is placed in a lantern the ball being held for an instant over
the flame so that it takes light in a moment and burns over the whole of its surface or
the material may be lighted in any other suitable way.
The lighted ball is then allowed to slide or roll down in the hole or domicile of the
animal where it continues to burn freely and discharges heavy intense and poisonous
gases which kill in a moment all the animals found in the hole or place of abode or it
may be applied in any other convenient manner.
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 vermin killer for mice rats wild rabbits marmots moles foxes and such like
Dated this 8th day of April 1889.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Bench-plane.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 25th Jan., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bench-plane.
We, JOSIAH CRANE, Engineer 82 Ilkeston Road Nottingham, and WILLIAM
HERBERT WINDLE 19 Low Pavement Nottingham Decorator, 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 bench plane to be worked by a lever to secure the iron, the said iron
being either single or double, and with brass or iron side plates A, A¹, secured by
screws, with thoroughfare centre pin B, for the forked lever C, to work on. The
said forked lever C, working on steel centre pin B, and having a small steel
bush N, N¹, for pin B, to work in, and having on its two inner sides projecting
lugs E, E, with set screws F, F. The said screws F, F1, being for the purpose of
securing the cutting iron G, and also for regulating the lever to suit either single or
double irons.
The lever C, is extended through a wood handle H, and is secured at
the end by a knuckled catch J.
The plane is worked by a wood handle K, at the back end of the plane and
handle H at the front end. The round bosses L, L, L, &c. on the plates are let into
the wood to take the working strain off the screws. The chamber M. is to receive
a screw head in case of working double irons.
The cutting iron or irons are set free by freeing the lever C, from the catch J, and
raising the said lever C., and are fixed by returning the said lever (, to its original
position as in the drawings.
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,
1. A wooden body O, from twelve to twenty four inches in length, having brass or
iron side plates A, A¹, secured by screws through three or more bosses L, L, L, and
screws between.
2. A brass or iron forked lever C, working on centre pin B, and extended
through handle H, and carrying on its inner sides projecting lugs E E', with set
screws F F¹
3. A wood handle H fixed on lever C, for the purpose of working the plane.
4. A catch J with knuckle P, and set screw Q for holding down lever C.
Dated this 4th day of December 1889
JOSIAH CRANE.
WILLIAM H. WINDLE.
A New or Improved Manufacture of Soups, Gravies, and Sauces in Solid Form.
Year: 1889

page_text: A New or Improved Manufacture of Soups, Gravies, and Sauces in
Solid Form.
1, MORTIMOR WOOLF, of Denmark Street, Saint-Georges-in-the-East, 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, that is to say :-
The object of my Invention is to manufacture soups, gravies, and sauces in a solid
or concentrated form, such as in blocks, squares, or tablets, and which shall not be
affected by atmospheric influence. These blocks, squares, or tablets so manufactured
can be wrapped in wax paper which, for certain atmospheres or climates, may be
dipped into heated solid paraffin, or coated with gelatine, by being passed through
gelatine dissolved by heat. The said blocks, tablets, or squares can then be packed in
cardboard boxes thus dispensing with the use of tins, bottles, or skins, and thereby
reducing expense.
In carrying out my Invention, and by way of example, I proceed as follows: I
boil 2 lbs. of meat in water to which I all sufficient salt to produce, when the liquid
is cold, a specific gravity of 1080. In this cold meat brine I soak for three hours lb.
of gelatine. The salt water or brine is then run off and the material left, for twelve
hours, to harden. Or the gelatinous material may be removed from the salt water or
brine and placed in a receptacle in which it is allowed to harden for twelve hours.
After the material has attained the desired consistency I melt the same by heat, and
while in its liquid condition I add thereto a solution composed of essence or extract of
meat, together with herbs, vegetables, or spices; or essences or extracts, or infusions
or decoctions, of these articles, to impart the desired flavour. I then pour the material,
so charged, and while still in its hot condition, into moulds and leave the same to cool
and harden. When the desired degree of concentration or hardness is attained I cut
up the concentrated or solid material into blocks, squares, or tablets, of the desired
size, and then wrap them in wax paper which, for certain atmospheres or climates, L
dip into heated solid paraffin, or coat with gelatine, as before stated, and then box
them

page_text: When required for use I melt a block, square or tablet, or any number thereof,
in a sufficiency of boiling water to produce the soup, gravy, or sauce of the strength
required.
I wish it to be understood that I do not restrict myself to the proportions herein
given, as the same may be varied to suit the requirements of each particular case, and
without departing from the nature of my Invention.
Having now described my Invention and in what manner the same may be
performed, I claim,
The new, or improved, manufacture of soups, gravies, and sauces in a solid or concen-
trated form, substantially in the manner as liereinbefore described.
ERNEST DE PASS,
68, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
ERNEST DE PASS,
68, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Means or Apparatus for Serotoning, D and Shaping or Moulding Trousers and other Garments.
Year: 1889

page_text: Improvements in the Means or Apparatus for Serotoning, D
and Shaping or Moulding Trousers and other Garments.
I, WALTER BEECROFT of the firm of Beecroft and Company, Swinegate Leeds, in
the County of York, Clothiers 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 :-
My invention has for its object more especially the stretching, shrinking and
shaping or moulding of trousers, but is also applicable for the same operations on
other garments.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation. Fig. 2 an end
elevation. Fig. 3 a plan looking on the top.
On a pillar A is fixed a bracket B having one or more arms C thereon. On each
arm C is swivelled a trough D in which a hollow heated lever E is mounted, and on
these levers E are provided the V recesses F wherein the automatic adjusting mould
or model G rests on its points or centres H. On the heated levers E being raised
at the point on which the models or forms rests, the models or forms G are also
raised, and this operation being effected when the parts referred to are placed within
the garment causes the legs of the trousers to be stretched and shaped to the
desired form, and by damping the garment before the operation and allowing it to
remain in position until dry by the heat from the heated lever and other parts, such
garment retains the form given to it thereby.
The shape of the moulds or models G may be varied according to the garment
for which they are required.
The movement required for the stretching operation is imparted to the hollow
heated levers E through the bridge piece J, regulating screw K, vertical rod L and
treadle M from the foot of the attendant, and is retained in the stretching position by
the clamp N or other known means. When preferred instead of the foot lever Ma
hand lever may be employed.
Ordinary gas with atmospheric burners are employed in connection with the hollow
levers E for imparting the required heat thereto, the levers E being connected with
the was tube at P.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. The arrangement, construction and combination of the various parts forming
the means or apparatus for stretching, shrinking and shaping or moulding trousers
and other garments, substantially as lierein set forth.
2nd. The combination of hollow heated levers E and moulds or models G applied
and operated, substantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 5th day of April 1889.
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicant.
Production of Brooches and like Ornaments from Natural Formations of the Bones of the Cod (Morrhua Vulgaris) and other Fishes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th July, 1889-Accepted, 10th Aug., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Production of Brooches and like Ornaments from Natural
Formations of the Bones of the Cod (Morrhua Vulgaris) and
other Fishes.
I WILLIAM HENRY READ of Cliveden House Maidenhead, in the County of
Berkshire, Upholsterer, 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, that is to say :-
My Invention consists in selecting and arranging the bones of fishes, particularly
portions of the skull of the cod fish, (Morrhua Vulgaris) in such a manner as to be
able to form therefrom brooches, and other ornaments for ladies use; the brooches
when thus formed constituting an article of new manufacture.
And in order that my Invention may be readily understood, I refer to the accom-
panying drawings which illustrate two brooches chosen from a variety, which
according to my Invention may be produced by the exercise of artistic skill and
judgment in the selection of such portions of bones, readily adaptable to form the
object desired. In the drawings, Figure 1 represents in front view a brooch formed
as a Butterfly, Fig. 2 being a back view of the same. Fig. 3 represents in front
view a brooch formed like a stag's head and antlers, Fig. 4 being likewise a back
view thereof.
The bones having been first thoroughly cleansed and bleached, present to view a
pleasing and ivory like appearance, and in some cases may be left in this condition
when made up into brooches, but they may be painted to represent to the eye the
natural colours of the objects represented, when it is desired so to do.
The brooches are furnished with the usual pins or contrivances for attaching them
to the clothing of the wearer, such pins or contrivances being clearly shown at A, A,
in Figs. 2 and 4.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
In the novel manufacture of brooches & like ornaments, the adaptation and
preparation of the bones of fishes particularly the skull of the cod fish (Morrhua
Vulgaris) substantially as and for the purposes specified, and as shewn in the accom-
panying drawings.
1000
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, London, W.., Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Feb., 1889
Specification Accepted, 16th Mar., 1889
I, ERNEST AUGUSTUS LISLE of Portswood Road, Bevois Hill, Southampton in the
County of Hampshire Builders Factor, 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 prevent downdraught and induco updraught in
Chimneys on the same plan as Specification No. 3938, 1887, but with improvements
thereto.
For this purpose to the upright part fitting to the chimney is placed horizontally a
Cylinder or Cowl, the bottom side flat with inclined ends.
This cowl is arranged to revolve freely and in such a manner that the sides are
always at right angles to the direction of the wind.
This is effected by three vanes fixed equidistant upon the topside of the Cowl-The
Cylinder and vanes are shown in the Specification above referred to but it is now
provided that the central vane must be considerably enlarged to effect the purpose
required.
This vane is the means whereby the Cowl is quickly turned from the wind the two
side vanes steadying the action.
The Cowl turns freely upon an upright centre pin resting upon a suitable anti-
friction bearing and the framework upon which the centre is fixed is so arranged
always to maintain the Cowl in a truly vertical position and when the chimney is
being swept this framework prevents the brush pushing the cowl off its centre and a
special feature in this Cowl is this framework with the annular space at the bottom
of the Cowl head so that soot may readily fall away and thus the chimney can be
properly swept without any damage to the Cowl or obstruction thereby.
The framework may be enclosed or left open as desired.
In the accompanying drawing-Figs. 1. 2, & 3 fully explain the foregoing
description and the letters are common to all the Figs.
A Upright shaft. B Cylinder or Cowl slightly inclined at B B¹. Annular
space B².
C. the central enlarged vane.

page_text: D. the framework in which Cowl revolves.
E. the upright centre pin upon which Cowl turns showing anti-friction bearing
(sectioned).
F. framework fixed to upright shaft carrying centre pin, providing a safeguard to
Cowl as described.
The framework to the Cowl and upright shaft with the annular space is shown
enlarged in Figs. 3.
The vanes are stayed to the Cowl-head as shown in the drawing.
The different portions of the apparatus may be made of any suitable material and
ornamented as desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The horizontal Cowl or Cylinder of the form shown and described open at
both ends.
2. The central vane with the two side vanes fixed to the Cowl-head for the purpose
hereinbefore described.
3. The framework in which the Cowl head turns and the general arrangement of
the apparatus as herein set forth and with reference to the drawings.
Dated this Eighth day of February 1889.
ERNEST AUGUSTUS LISLE.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Jan., 1889
Specification Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1889
I, CHARLES WELLS, of No. 115, Great Titchfield Street, in the County of Middlesex,.
Gentleman, 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:-
According to my invention, I utilise the steam which has acted on the pistons, or
their substitutes, of a steam engine, for the purpose of heating and expanding com-
pressed air.
This compressed air, thus expanded, acts on pistons, or the like, of any suitable.
apparatus, thereby propelling them forward, the retrograde action being obtained by
causing the said compressed air to be contracted by cooling it.
Any kind of vessel may be used for the purpose of containing the compressed air,.
heating it and cooling it, but those of the tubular type are preferable.
The cooling is obtained by contact with the ambiant atmosphere or water.
Though all types of mechanical combinations may be used for compressing the air,
and for receiving and transmitting its power when expanded, I prefer using one in:
which the same air, previously compressed, is used over and over, by heating it and
cooling it alternately, so as to avoid having to compress it at each stroke, or nearly
each stroke.
All glands or packings are avoided, or made as air-tight as possible, so as to prevent
or diminish losses of air; and a pump; or other means, may be added for the purpose.
of making up for any slight losses by leakage and the like.
Waste steam proceeding from any other source than the escape of engine steam,.
may be utilised in the above manner.

page_text: Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is :-
Using compressed air for the production of power by heating it with waste steam
and subsequently cooling it so as to obtain alternate expansion and contraction
thereof.