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Year: 1884

page_text: properly constructed Vessel for mixing--During this operation Nos 2, 3, 4, 5 and
the remainder of No 6 are then gradually added. The whole is then briskly
stirred for a period of 12 hours after which the composition is ready for use.
The compositions are to be applied with a brush in the ordinary manner of
coating surfaces.
Although we have specified convenient proportions of various materials con-
stituting our compositions, yet we have only done this in order that the nature of
our invention may be the more clearly understood, inasmuch as they may be varied
without departing from our invention.
Dated this 11th day of March 1884.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
1st. The combination of materials as specified to form a priming composition,
substantially as specified.
2nd. The process by which the said combination is effected, substantially as
specified.
3rd. The combination of materials forming the anti-fouling composition to be
used subsequently to the priming composition substantially as specified.
4th. The process by which the said combination is effected substantially as
specified.
5th. The combination of a specially composed priming composition and a
specially composed anti-fouling composition to be subsequently laid thereupon,
substantially as specified.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HANDLES FOR PEN & POCKET KNIVES, BUTTON HOOKS, COMBS & OTHER SIMILAR ARTICLES FOR THE POCKET
Year: 1884

page_text: I HUBERT ALFRED DONE of Stone House Mill Sutton Coldfield in the County
of Warwick Steel Roller, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HANDLES FOR PEN & POCKET KNIVES,
BUTTON HOOKS, COMBS & OTHER SIMILAR ARTICLES FOR THE POCKET and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement reference being had to the drawings hereunto
annexed and to the letters and figures marked thereon that is to say :-
This invention consists in forming handles for any of the implements enumerated
in the title or others similar to those in one piece of material when of metal of any.
kind horn tortoise shell vulcanite or other substance capable of being doubled from
one blank so as to form the two sides of the handle I place the material in sheet
or thin plate form under a press and by tools of a suitable form I cut out a blank
as shewn in (Figure 1) in which (a a) represent the two sides of the handle and
(b) the back Folding the parts (a a) together I place between them a spring of
the form shewn in (Figure 2.) which can also be cut out by the press and I bring
this spring to the back of the handle when the nuts (cc) Fig 2 will engage at
either end with the back (b) Fig 1) the knife blades or other implements are then
placed in position and rivetted to the handle as shewn in Fig 3 representing knife
blades, the heels of the blades bearing upon the ends of the spring (Fig 2.) and
keeping it firmly in position, Figure 4 is a section on the line (xx) Fig 3.
Figure 5 represents the forms of one end of the spring piece when only one
blade or implement is required.-When I require to make a handle in one piece of
a material of an inflexible nature such as ivory bone or mother of pearl I take a
plate of such material of rather more than double the thickness required for each
side and saw it nearly through the middle of its thickness leaving a back piece as
shewn in (Fig 3) the saw cut being sufficiently wide for the insertion of the spring
and the housing of the blades or implements the cross section being as shewn in
Fig 4.
These handles when made of metal may be used without further thickening and
thus make the implement very thin and light for the pocket or they may have

page_text: plates of any material rivetted on by means of the end rivets, In no case is any
rivet required for the spring except the heel rivets for single implements as shewn
in Figure 5.
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 Making the handles for knives and other pocket implements of
one piece of material with a free unrivetted spring between the two sides for
double implements and a heel rivet only for single ones as herein more fully set
forth and specified.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
4 & 5, Arcade Chambers,
Corporation Street, Birmingham,
"Agents for the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF PRESERVING THE TEMPERATURE OF LEAD OR IRON PIPES AND METAL CYLINDERS.
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN GILL of N° 88 Mornington Street, Keighley in the County of York.
Engineer. do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MEANS OF PRESERVING THE TEMPERATURE OF LEAD OR IRON PIPES AND METAL
CYLINDERS. 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 preserve, in the case of pipes connecting the
boiler and cisterns in houses, from frost and in the case of conduits or cylinders for
the conveyance or storage of hot water and steam to preserve the temperature by
preventing the surrounding air coming in contact with the metal of which the pipe
or cylinder is composed.
I accomplish my object in a very simple but new and efficient manner that is by
wrapping the metal pipes or cylinders with varying layers of thicknesses of brown
paper of the most ordinary kind.
I make the paper up into rolls like that of tape so that in the case of wrapping
lead piping spirally it will be found more convenient. I have found from
experiment that By lead or iron pipes in the most exposed position can be
protected from the keenest frost by increasing the number of thicknesses; hitherto
such pipes and cylinders have been encased in saw dust and surrounded by various
compositions occupying more room than my improved means of protecting the
same.
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 covering of composition or metal pipes or cylinders with brown paper in one
or more layers substantially in the manner as described.
Dated this 95th day of January 1884
WAUGH & CHAPMAN,
Agents for the said John Gill.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD FLOORINGS
Year: 1884

page_text: I ALFRED PUTNEY of Baltic Wharf Harrow Road Paddington in the County of
Middlesex Timber Merchant do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD FLOORINGS and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The invention is an improvement on the shape and configuration of "lock
joints" adapted to wood flooring and matched and beaded or V jointed boarding
where the exposed surfaces is left free from pin nail or screw holes The improve-
ment is shewn in the accompanying drawing and consists in strengthening the
tongue marked P by having the portion indicated by the line B. C. on the incline
and also the accessibility for driving the pins, nails or screws through the surface
or incline B. C.-The method of fixing is thus:-The first board (say A A) is fixed
to its ground or backing, pins, nails or screws being driven through the surface or
incline B. C. the second board (say D D) is fitted against the board A thereby
forming a "Lock Joint" & then it is fixed by pins, nails or screws driven through
the incline B' C-The remaining boards are fitted & fixed in like manner, thus
leaving the external surface free from pin, nail or screw heads & holes.
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 shape and configuration of the "lock joint" shewn on the
accompanying drawing the features being :-
1. The strengthening of the tongue marked P. by having the portion indicated
by the line B. C. on the incline.
2. The accessibility for driving the pins nails or screws through the surface or
incline B. C.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN PACKING FOR STUFFING BOXES AND JOINTS SUBJECT TO HEAT
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
I JOSEPH ALFRED FISHER of No 161 Queen Victoria Street, in the City of
London, Manager and Secretary do hereby declare the nature of my said inven-
tion for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PACKING FOR STUFFING BOXES AND JOINTS SUBJECT
TO HEAT," to be as follows:-
The object of the present invention is to provide an élastic inexpensive durable
packing suitable for steam and other gland and heat joints.
Heretofore Italian Grass or Esparto has been used as packing in glands and
joints so also has asbestos and these have been used separately in their natural state.
and also after treatment and manipulation into various forms.
Now my invention consists essentially in using these two agents in combination.
In carrying my invention into practice I under one modification form packing
with a core of Italian Grass or Esparto laid parallel or spirally and enclose the
said core by or in a braided plaited or spun exterior of asbestos or of asbestos
combined with other fibres.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOSEPH ALFRED FISHER of No 161 Queen Victoria Street in the City of
London Manager and Secretary; do hereby declare the nature of the said invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PACKING FOR STUFFING BOXES AND JOINTS SUBJECT TO
HEAT" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object of the present invention is to provide an elastic inexpensive durable
packing suitable for steam and other gland and heat joints.
Heretofore Italian Grass or Esparto has been used as packing in glands and
joints so also has asbestos, and these have been used separately in their natural
state, and also after treatment and manipulation into various forms.
Now my invention consists essentially in using these two agents in combination.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of cylindrical packing under my invention in which
a core a of Italian Grass or Esparto laid with the fibres parallel is enclosed by a
plaited envelope of asbestos threads.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a modification of cylindrical packing under my
invention.in which the fibres of the Italian Grass or Esparto are laid in a twisted
or spiral form, and are enclosed in a spun asbestos envelope.
Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective views of prismatic packing with Italian grass or
Esparto core and asbestos envelopes.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a flat packing, a Italian Grass b envelope.
The envelope may be solely of asbestos or part may be of other fibres.
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
First. The combination of Italian Grass or Esparto and asbestos in packing for
stuffing boxes and joints subject to beat.
Second. In packing for stuffing boxes and joints subject to heat the combination
of an Italian Grass or esparto core and an envelope of asbestos or asbestos and
other fibre.
A NEW METHOD FOR SCOURING & CLEANING INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF IRON AND TIN CANS, KEGS, OR OTHER CIRCULAR VESSELS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
HAROLD SMITH Pinley House Coventry Gentleman ALFRED EDWARD WILLDIGG
Ford Cottage Coventry Varnish Maker &c. do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for A NEW METHOD FOR SCOURING & CLEANING INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF
IRON AND TIN CANS, KEGS, OR OTHER CIRCULAR VESSELS, to bo as follows:—
We fix or hold the Tins or other Vessels by suitable Clamps or otherwise
according to the various sizes of the Tins or Vessels & cause them to revolve by
suitable machinery.
The cleaning is done by the application of Brushes or Scourers made of Steel or
other material of such convenient shape as to go through the hole at the top
of Tins or other Vessels & Scour the Inside of the said vessels whilst they are
revolving.

page_text: COMPLETE
DIECIFICATION.
HAROLD SMITH of Pinley House, Near Coventry Gentleman aud Alfred
EDWARD WILLDIGG Ford Cottage Coventry Varnish Maker do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for SCOURING AND CLEANING IRON OR TIN CANS, KEGS
OR OTHER CIRCULAR VESSELS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The vessel to be scoured is fixed on a revolving table and while the vessel is
revolving a suitable cranked brush is inserted through the hole in the top that will
scour the inside of the cone and body; a straight handled brush will scour the
bottom & the outside of the vessels.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that we do
not claim the invention or exclusive use of the revolving table but what we
claim is
Scouring or cleaning the inside and outside of Iron & Tin cans or other circular
vessels, with suitable cranked brushes and ordinary straight ones, while the said
vessels are revolving on the tables; thus saving time & labour, and doing the
work more effectually than by the ordinary methods.
AN IMPROVED CHIMNEY COWL
Year: 1884

page_text: ELIAS GEORGE WRIGHT 343 Commercial Rd Landport Portsmouth Hants Wire
Worker & do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
CHIMNEY COWL to be as follows:-
This is a Cowl made of Zinc or Iron or other metals or substances & it contains
5 near the base several apertures to allow smoke to escape when the wind is blowing;
on top of same.

page_text: E. G. WRIGHT South of England Wire & Zinc Works 343 Commercial Road
Portsmouth, Wire and Zine Worker. I do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AN IMPROVED CHIMNEY COWL, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
It consists of a rectangular or circular base B which tapers upwards to C. At C
four or more ears are worked out in a cup shape to cause an up current within the
Cowl. A frustrum of hollow cone D is arranged over C to allow a space f for an
additional up current. A frustrum of hollow cone E is also arranged above D to
allow a space f so as to increase the lifting draught within the Cowl. At the top
of Ea parallel neck F is made, which combines the smoke in a body on its leaving
the Cowl. When, the wind is blowing down into, F.it divides itself in E and
passes out the space f with the smoke. Cowls are made of Iron, Zinc, or other
materials.
"Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what
I claim is "
1st The apertures provided by the inverted cups, as shown at C
2nd The apertures provided by placing one or more frustrum of hollow cones
one above another.
ord The adding of nerellei nook on ton' of unnermost cone as shown at F.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF MEDICINAL FOOD FOR DOMESTICATED AND OTHER ANIMALS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ROWLAND GRIFFITHS, of Alum Rock Road, Aston, in the County of Warwick,
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
PREPARATION OF MEDICINAL FOOD FOR DOMESTICATED AND OTHER ANIMALS,"
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 preparation or
composition of medicinal food intended for dogs, fowls, and other domesticated
and other animals, and to be administered as a diet, or as occasional food and
medicine combined.
The Invention consists in the preparation or compounding of the improved
medicinal food from the following ingredients or substances, or from their
respective equivalents, and preferably, in about the proportions hereinafter
mentioned, though I do not limit myself to such proportions.
The improved food may be prepared either as a meal or powder, or as a cake,
bread, or biscuit, or in any other suitable form for convenience of storage, transit,
and use.
In compounding the improved food, I use of wheaten flour, about 28 lbs. ; of
rice flour, about 15 lbs.; of white maize, about 14 lbs. ; of prepared beef, or horse
flesh, about 12 lbs.; of pork rind, about 10 lbs.; of bone dust, about 6 lbs.; of boiled
linseed meal, and molasses, each about 3 lbs; of fenugreek, and aniseed, each
about lb.; of salt, and brimstone, each about 4 ozs. ; and of saltpetre, about 2 ozs.
Such of the above ingredients as require it are reduced to a pulverized condition,
and they are all intimately admixed by any suitable or convenient means.
The improved food is specially advantageous in promoting the health, and
strengthening the constitution and condition of domesticated and other animals;
and possesses active properties, stimulative, alterative, and flesh forming; and
will excite an appetite, will not pall upon the palate, and will be easily digested
and assimilated into the system, inducing natural secretions and excretions, and
avoiding any necessity for the use of drastic purges.

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 preparation or compounding of medicinal food for domesticated and other
animals by intimately admixing and combining the hereinbefore mentioned
ingredients or substances, or their respective equivalents, preferably in about the
relative proportions hereinbefore mentioned.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PENCIL AND OTHER CASES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ALFRED HAVILAH WOODWARD of Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Manufacturer do hereby declaró the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN PENCIL AND OTHER CASES 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 has for its object improvements in pencil and other cases by which
I obtain great simplicity in construction and certainty in the movements combined
with great firmness of the moving parts.
In order that my invention may be more clearly understood and more easily
carried into practice I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings by which I will
explain my invention.
Figure 1 is an elevation of tlie pencil caso complete with the pencil out ready
for use.
Figure 2 is an elevation of the same with the outer case A removed.
Figure 3 is an elevation of the inner slide case.
Figure 4 is an elevation of the pencil motion itself.
Now when the inner pencil motion B Figure 4 is placed inside the inner tube C
Figure 3 the enlarged part 1 of the slide B just fits so as to work easily inside the
tube or inner casing C while the upper enlargement E fits in the hole at the top of
the outer casing A. The square or other projection H takes into the slot J in tho
inner casing C sliding up and down in the said slot J. It is sustained at the top
by the notch J¹ and at the bottom by the notch J'.
The inner casing C is shown in Figure 2 in its position in the second casing K.
This second casing is provided with the straight slot M: and also the inclined or
spiral slot N in which the projection P which is fast to the inner case C slides.
The second case K is provided with a spiral spring S shown by the dotted lines
which is always in compression having a tendency to thrust the inner case
outwards.
The action is as follows: When the second case K is pressed inwards it is caused
to turn by the inclined or other slot N bearing against the projections P. By the
same action of turning the edge of the slot M in the casing S bears against the
side of the projection H bringing it out of either the top notch J' or the bottom
notch J. The slots J aud M are now opposite one another with the notches J¹

page_text: and J covered so that the inner pencil slide B may drop freely in either direction
according to which end of the case is the lowest in elevation.
Of course the position of the spiral or inclined slot and pin may be varied in the
various cases and parts without departure from the spirit of the invention.
My improvements are applicable to pencil cases pen cases tooth picks and similar
articles requiring to slide in and out and requiring a security at each end of the
slide.
Having therefore now described my said invention what I claim is :-
The pencil or other case with the spiral or inclined slide for liberating the pencil
motion substantially as herein set forth.
AN IMPROVED CHIMNEY, COWL
Year: 1884

page_text: EDWARD WILLIAM HARCOURT, Nuneham Park Oxfordshire, Esquire M.P.
I do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED CHIMNEY,
COWL, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The cowl is square, slightly enlarged at the bottom, the height and size varies
with the size of the chimney to which it is to be fixed, at a distance of 12 inches
from the top of the cowl on one side there is an opening, and on the opposite side
at a distance 2 feet from the top of the cowl is a similar opening, these openings
are partially closed by slides which are secured by chains inside the cowl and
which rest on flanges fixed at an angle of 35 degrees. The openings in the sides
of the cowl are protected from the action of the wind by an outside movable.
circular guard, this guard is held in its proper position. by chains fixed to hooks at
the top of the cowl, the chains are unfixed and the guard lowered when the
chimney is swept. A circular cap, capable of being raised or lowered is supported
by four bearers, is placed over the cowl. By the use of this cowl all down draughts
are stopped, all up draughts are increased, and all smoke is prevented from coming
back into rooms or buildings.
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my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
said
I claim is:
1. The two openings with movable slides.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN HAND DRILLING MACHINESs
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM CRICK of Fountain Lane, Boston in the County of Lincoln Blacksmith
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN HAND
DRILLING MACHINES to be as follows:-
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1. The frame of the machine terminates:in a collar threaded with a female screw
marked "A" in the drawing which accompanies this specification.
2. A screw (marked "B") is fixed vertically in this collar and the screw is
turned up or down by an ordinary hand wheel (C) attached to the bottom of it.
3. The interior of the screw is hollow and a shaft (D-D) passes through it.
4. At the top of the shaft a fly wheel (E) is attached to it in a horizontal
position. To the bottom of the shaft the ordinary brace and drill are attached.

page_text: I WILLIAM CRICK of Fountain Lane, Boston in the County of Lincoln Blacksmith
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN HAND DRILLING
MACHINES and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement in which all the
reference letters refer to the drawings filed with my Provisional Specification :-
1. The frame of the machine terminates in a collar threaded with a female
screw marked "A" in the drawing which accompanied the provisional specification.
2. The screw marked "B" is fixed vertically in this collar and the screw is
turned up or down by an ordinary hand wheel "C" attached to the bottom of it.
The machine may be fitted differently thus:-a nut may be inserted in the collar
and threaded to take the screw B" and the hand wheel may be attached to the
nut instead of being attached to the screw. In this case a pin inserted in a vertical
groove cut partly in the collar and partly in the screw prevents the screw from
turning as it descends or ascends.
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3. The interior of the screw is hollow and a shaft "D-D" passes through it.
4. At the top of the shaft a fly wheel E" is attached to it in a horizontal
position to the bottom of the shaft the ordinary brace and drill are attached.
5. The machine is worked as follows: the operator by a few turns of the brace
with one hand gives a rapid circular motion to the fly wheel and drill; at the same
time with his other hand upon the hand wheel he lowers the machine until the
drill is in contact with the surface to be worked. The surface at once takes the
weight of the drill brace shaft and fly wheel and the operation is thereby facilitated.
The operator can now disengage his hands and the machine will continue in work
for an interval of time without further effort.
.
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 as and for the purposes above described is
1. The hollow screw.
2. The shaft passing through the hollow screw.
3. The arrangement of the fly wheel at the top of the shaft. which passes
through the hollow screw.
IMPROVEMENTS IN FEED REGULATORS OF SCUTCHERS AND SIMILAR MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: We SAMUEL LORD, Foreman Mechanic 32 Cooks Terrace, Bulwer Street
Rochdale, in the County of Lancashire, and ROBERT SCHOFIELD of 26 Peel Street
Rochdale aforesaid Mechanic do hereby declare the nature of the said invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN FEED REGULATORS OF SCUTCHERS AND SIMILAR MACHINES,
to be as follows:-
To more quickly regulate inequality of the Laps-This improvement is a Jack-
box, to be applied extra, either upon the Feed rollers, or upon a Stud, betwixt, the
feed rollers, or roller, and the Cone drums; as in the following manner :-The outer
portion of the Jack-box, or, what is generally called the Short boss cover, receives
a continuous motion from some convenient part of the machine to which it is to be
applied; as, for instance, off the Callanders, or Shell rollers, or side shafts; and
the Central portion of the Jack-box receives a Differential Motion from the Cone
drums.
The Benifits resulting from this arrangement greatly reduce the speed of the
cone druins, and dispense with the objectionable worm and worm wheel; also the
more quickly regulating the enequality of the Laps, by smaller backward and
forward movements of the Cone strap.

page_text: We SAMUEL LORD, 32 Cook's Terrace Bulwer Street Rochdale, in the County
of. Lancaster, Foreman Mechanic and ROBERT SCHOFIELD of 26 Peel Street
Rochdale aforesaid Mechanic do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN FEED REGULATORS OF SCUTCHERS AND SIMILAR MACHINES
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
It consists of a "Jack box" to be applied either upon the Feed roller, or upon a
Stud between the Feed roller and the Cone Drums as in the following manner :-
The outer portion of the "Jack Box," or what is generally called the short boss
cover receives a continuous motion from some convenient part of the machine to
which it is to be applied, as, for instance, off the Callanders, or shell rollers, or side
shaft. The Central portion of the "Jack Box" receiving a differential Motion
from the Cone Drums.
The Shaft marked A running parallel with the machine, drives the Cone Drums B
and C; also the Diagonal Shaft D driving outer portion of the "Jack-box"
marked E in the plan.
The Central portion of the "Jack box" marked F receives a variable motion
from the differential Cone C, through the intermediate wheels and Bevil pinion
marked G.
Motion is imparted to the "Feed roller" I, by the portion of the "Jack" box
marked H in the plan.
Having now particularly described .and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is The application of a "Jack-box" as here-in before explained.
Dated this 1st day of September 1884.
AN IMPROVED FASTENING FOR DRIVING BANDS OR BELTS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
THOMAS HENRY PERROTT, (engineer) residing at Erinville on the Western-road
City of Cork Ireland do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVED FASTENING FOR DRIVING BANDS OR BELTS to be as follows:-
The Fastener is constructed of, Metal, Bronze, Iron or any other suitable
material, it may be made in one casting or forging, or in separate parts It consists
of three or more suitably shaped plates or strips spaced at suitable distances apart,
but connected by one central, or two or more suitably spaced narrow Ribs on the
back as shewn in accompanying drawings. Projecting Teeth are formed on the
upper surface of the middle strip or plate and are useful for assisting the grip of
the Fastener on one end of the belt the opposite end being held by pressure or
friction produced by the curving of the Belt in the Fastener as shewn in the
drawings. The Belt Ends are slit longitudinally with as many slits as there are
narrow Ribs on the back of the Fastener.
Dated thi ofl
1001.

page_text: THOMAS HENRY PERROTT (engineer) residing at Erinville on the Western Road
city of Cork Ireland do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVED FASTENING FOR DRIVING BANDS OR BELTS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
The Fastener is constructed of Metal Bronze Iron or any other suitable material,
it may be made in one casting or forging or in separate parts, it consists of three
or more suitably shaped plates or strips spaced at suitable distances apart but
connected by one central or two or more suitably spaced narrow Ribs on the back
as shewn in the drawings filed with my Provisional Specification Projecting teeth
are formed on the upper surface of the middle strip or plate and are useful for
assisting the grip of the fastener on one end of the belt the opposite end being
held in its place by pressure or friction produced by the curving of the belt in the
fastener as shewn in the said drawings. The belt ends are slit longitudinally with
as many slits as there are narrow Ribs on the back of the fastener.
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 fastener for driving bands or belts formed substantially as herein
described and illustrated in the above mentioned drawings.
Dated thin 9th das of Desember 1980%
AN IMPROVED FASTENER FOR GLOVES
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake, and Co, Patent
Agents, Southampton Buildings in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED FASTENER FOR GLOVES" and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improved fastener as shown in the accompanying drawing, consists of two
parts, the lower part which I term the lock and the upper part which I term the
key.
Figures 1 and 2 show the fastening when opened, and
Figure 3 shows the same when closed.
Figure 4 is a side elevation of the locking part and key.
For locking the fastener, the ball of the upper part or key a is placed in the
space between the two balls of the lower part or lock b, so that the fastener is kept
closed by the interlocking of the balls c.
The lock b and key a can each be attached to the glove by means of an eyelet
passed through the hole d.
The following is the simplest manner of manufacturing the above described
pieces.
The blanks are punched out of a sheet of metal in the forms shown in Figures 5
and 6 respectively. Small metal caps c¹ are then attached to the ends and suitably
pressed so as to form the balls c. The ends carrying the balls c are bent to the
shape shown in Figures 1 to 4 and are then ready for being secured to a glove by
means of eyelets.
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 metal fastener for gloves consisting of the so-called key a and lock b, the
fastener being kept closed by the interlocking of the three balls c substantially as
described and shown in the drawing.
.
· Dated this 25th day of November 1884.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN DEEP SEA FISHING OR TRAWLING APPARATUS
Year: 1884

page_text: STEPHEN KEMP, of 8 Holbeck Road, Kennington, in the County of Surrey,
Mechanic do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
DEEP SEA FISHING OR TRAWLING APPARATUS to be as follows:-
Improved Trawlheads having for their object Firstly, increased height, Secondly,
increased facility of travelling over soft bottoms Thirdly, increased stability against
falling forwards or backwards and simple portable nature for stowage when not
in use.
My invention consists of the increased length of bottom or sole of the trawlheads
which are provided with a number of small wooden rollers so arranged as to leave
no projections to catch against stones or other obstructions, each roller being
provided with a guard to prevent the collection of weeds &c. The sole or bottom
of the trawlhead being hinged near the centre, the backstay being also hinged or
working on a pivot and secured by a bolt which may be adjusted or removed in a
moment when the tail end will fold up the back of the trawlhead, occupying about
three feet standing room, and may be 6 or 8 feet long when down admitting of a
greater height of trawlbeam, The head to be provided with more than one socket
to receive the ends of the trawlbeam, enabling the workers to increase the height
of the trawlbeam at will.

page_text: STEPHEN KEMP, of 8 Holbeck Road, Kennington, in the County of Surrey,
Mechanic do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
DEEP SEA FISHING OR TRAWLING APPARATUS and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Improved Trawl heads having for their object increased height by means of
increasing the length of the bottom without the inconveniance already felt of long
tails, mine folding up the back of the trawl head as shown in the drawing. They
are also provided with a close systein of rollers enabling them to travel over soft
bottoms with greater facility.
I will now by the aid of accompanying Drawings proceed to describe more in
detail means pursued by me in carrying my improvements into effect.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WASHOUT WATER CLOSETS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, PATRICK MOONEY of 83 City Road, Huline, Manchester in the County of
Lancaster, Plumber and Sanitary Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN WASHOUT WATER CLOSETS" and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
It consists in forming the closet basin with a flat bottom with projections, so that
it will stand firm upon the ground or upon a raised platform, and can be secured
to the ground or other support, by means of the projections, which formu, part of the
basin bottom and aro suitably formed or drilled so that they can be fixed by means
of screws or other suitable fastenings. I can attach to this basin any ordinary trap
that may be suitable of either lead or iron.
In order that the foregoing may be better understood, I send herewith a sheet of
Drawings; in which Fig 1 shows a side view of the basin bottom and Fig 2 a front
view of the same. In both Figs. a indicates the flat bottom and b the projections.
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 An earthenware closet basin with a flat bottom and projections, substantially
As described and shown herein before and in the accompanying drawing, for the
purpose set forth.
2nd The use of projections from the bottom of a closet basin for securing it to
the floor or other support.
IMPROVEMENTS IN DOBBY APPARATUS EMPLOYED IN LOOMS
Year: 1884

page_text: JAMES IRVING Mill Manager 20, Pitt Street Barnsley Yorkshire do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN DOBBY APPARATUS
EMPLOYED IN LOOMS to be as follows:-
The basis of my invention is a machine termed the "dobby," in which the
horizontal notched rods hinged on the levers or "jacks" are each moved by one or
other of two "knives," this being regulated by the needles, and the movements of
these needles being regulated by the cards on the cylinder.
My invention consists in having a number of sets of holes (for example say
4 sets) in the cylinder, and a corresponding number of sets in the cards, each set
being devoted to weaving one particular pattern of cloth. By causing the cylinder
to slide in a direction perpendicular to its axis (for which provision is male) any
one of these sets of holes is brought to act on the needles.
pleasure at any time and to any particular set of holes.
This can be altered at
The machine is fastened to the side of the loom. The motion of the cylinder is
vertical when sliding. The notched rods are also vertical, and are attached direct
to the end of the levers.
THE BETTER PRESERVATION OF CUT FLOWERS REQUIRING TO BE KEPT IN WATER
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION...
I, HANNAH HARRIS (of 17 Mildmay Park) but now removed to 189 Balls pond
Road, Islington in the County of Middlesex, Certified Medical Galvanist do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for THE BETTER PRESERVATION OF CUT
FLOWERS REQUIRING TO BE KEPT IN WATER to be as follows:-
I attach a Metal tube & Tap made expressly for the purpose, at the lower end of.
a Vase or any other ornamental shaped Cut Flower Receptacle; by which means,
the foul Water is drawn off, without in any way disarranging the said Cut Flowers;
whereby the most delicate Exotics, will be preserved in their original Freshness for
a considerable longer period.

page_text: I HANNAH HARRIS (of 17 Mildmay-park) but now removed to 189 Balls-pond
Road, Islington, in the County of Middlesex, Certified Medical Galvanist do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS, IN STANDS, OR HOLDERS
FOR CUT FLOWERS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described & ascertained in & by the following statement:―
This Apparatus consists of a perpendicular hollow Metal Tube & Tap, to be
attached to the lower end of Glass, porcelain, or other Flower stands & receptacles
whereby, the foul Water can be drawn off (at Will) (preventing stagnation) without
disarranging the Flowers in the slightest degree.
The accompanying Drawings further illustrates my improvements in stands, or
holders for Cut Flowers.
Fig 1. The Apparatus consisting of a hollow metal Tube, composed of two
portions. The upper portion A. is the Holder for a "Cornucopia" or other flower
Receptacle, and is provided with an "Elbow" B.
The lower portion. C. consists of a tap D. and Ornamental outlet E. for the
discharge of the foul Water.
Fig 2. The same Apparatus with "Cornucopia" fixed by Elbow A. in a socket B,
for Wall decoration.
Fig 3. shows the Apparatus, expressly arranged for fixing in sockets round an
upright Column of an Epergne, having a globular Tap A. with horizontal pipe
Outlet B. as shown in Fig 4.
Fig 4. The said Apparatus A. holding a Cornucopia B, with Elbow C, fix'd in
socket D. attach'd to the upright Column E. in the Centre of Epergne F.
Fig. 5. A double action Valve Tap, for inserting at the lower side of Epergne,"
for the discharge of the foul water.
Fig. 6. The said double action Valve Tap fixed at the lower side of Epergne F.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim, is—
The novel process, for drawing off, the foul Water, by an apparatus that can be
attached to all & every kind of Flower stands, and receptacles, wherein Water is
required for the preservation of Cut. Flowers.
Dated this day, November the 4th 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PIPES OR PIPING FOR HEATING AND DRYING PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I TпомAS CHRISTY of 155 Fenchurch Street in the City of London Merchant
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN PIPES OR
PIPING FOR HEATING AND DRYING PURPOSES, to be as follows:
My invention consists in making piping and pipes of saddle shape which may
vary from the half circle to the acute angle, whereby I greatly diminish the space
for water steam, or hot air, effecting a saving in the heating power required,
whether coal, gas,, or any combustible.
My invention is especially applicable to hot water piping for heating Conservatories,
Houses &c and for drying purposes.
Dated this 29th day of September 1884.

page_text: I, THOMAS CHRISTY, of 155 Fenchurch Street, in the City of London, Merchant
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PIPES
OR PIPING FOR HEATING AND DRYING PURPOSES" and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :→
My invention consists in making piping or pipes of a saddle shape and which
may consist of any portion of a circle up to a semi-annular forin, or may consist of
rectangular forms having two or three sides, the space for water, steam, or air
being made very small in order to effect a saving in fuel, which may be coal, gas
or any other combustible.
My invention is specially applicable to hot water piping for heating conservatories,
houses &c, and for drying purposes.
In order that my invention may be understood reference is hereby made to the
accompanying drawings in which similar letters of reference indicate corresponding
parts.
Fig. 1 represents a section of my invention, in which the pipe is in the form of
an arc of a circle amounting to about 140. degrees. Fig. 2 represents a semi-
annular section in which the pipe is in the form of a half circle. Fig. 3 represents
my invention in which the pipe is in the form of two sides of a. right angle, and
Fig. 4 is formed of three sides of a rectangular figure.
In each figure a stay is inserted at b to enable the pipes to bear sufficient
pressure for the purpose to which it may be applied.
S
These figures may be varied in form to suit particular situations and uses and
'may be made to hold water or transmit a current of hot air or steam, and additional
stays are applied where necessary, particularly when the pipes are made of copper 2
or galvanized sheet iron.
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 water steam or hot air piping; having small cubical 3
spaces and large heating surfaces, substantially as and for the purposes herein
before described and shewn on the drawings.
Dated this 28th day of November 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS
Year: 1884

page_text: EMILY WATSON wife of Revd J. R. Watson West Buckland South Devon.
I, Emily Watson do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS to be as follows:-
"Emmeline" is made of the finest Nainsook first quickly passed through a
boiling hot mixture of the finest clarified white wax, ammonia and rose water, then
ironed on a soft cloth which absorbs nearly all the wax, after which it is rubbed
down with violet powder, and carefully brushed perfectly clear. It is then ready
for use.
The material enables the artist to model the flower from nature with the
greatest exactness over a lamp, as it will receive first every tint of color applied to
it, and also the impression of every curve and moulding of the Petal. It is not
fragile, and bears exposure to air which renders it suited for millinery purposes
and mural and table decoration.

page_text: EMILY WATSON W. Buckland near Kingsbridge S. Devon, Clergyman's Widow,
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The material is made from the finest Nainsook passed through a preparation
composed of white wax, ammonia & rose water, used at boiling heat, after which
When cold it is rubbed
the material is ironed on a soft cloth to absorb the wax
down with violet powder.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 1
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
First that this material is more capable than cambric of forming artistic artificial
flowers, as it will receive every minute modelling, & every subtle tint from the
brush,
2nd I claim that flowers can be made as naturally with it as from wax.
3d I claim that unlike wax it will bear exposure to the air without injury, may
be thrown on the ground and not be hurt, that if crushed in wear can be easily
renovated, thus making artistically natural flowers fit in every way for millinery,
table and mural decoration.
Chou 100%
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CURRY COMBS
Year: 1884

page_text: '
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM HENRY TILDESLEY, of Walsall Street, Willenhall, in the County of
Stafford, Curry Comb manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of uny Invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CURRY COMBS," and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :—
In lieu of forming by "hand forging," the ordinary taper "blanks," with the
necessary "thickened up" and properly formed ends for rivetting to the back
plate of the comb, and forming the " Knockers" upon their ends, I take plain iron,
taper in section, and produced by Rolling or any convenient means or method, and
I cut this into short lengths, or pieces, and, by "nipping," punching, or shearing,-
which in some cases, may be partially done at the time of cutting off,-I form these
into "blanks," as shown in Figures 1. and 2. which-excepting the additional
metal on the ends, for forming the "Knockers,"-may be considered to represent
the ordinary "hand forged" blanks; the size and length being according to the
size or nature of the comb for which they are required,-See Figures 3 and 4.
I then provide for forming the Knocker ends, by adding the necessary quantity
of metal to or upon them; and, to simplify and render practicable, this part of my
Invention, I prefer to first punch or drill holes in the ends of these blanks,
as shown in Figure 5; and afterwards to rivet small blocks or squares,-also
perforated, upon them, as shown in Figure 6.
I now heat, to welding heat, and forge into shape,-by means of dies, stamp,
press, or otherwise, these compounded ends, and thus produce, by the hereinbefore
described means, the desired complete comb blanks, with "Knocker ends," for
cutting or notching, and rivetting upon the back plate, to form the complete comb,
in the ordinary manner.
These finished blanks, as they may be termed, are shown in figures 7 and 8.
The form or "make" of the entire comb, and other features, being as heretofore,
I need not describe them, but, 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 use of rolled or otherwise produced plain taper bars, cut into lengths, and
"nipped" or otherwise formed into first blanks, and afterwards rendered capable

page_text: of forming the desired Knocker ends, by the addition thereto, of the necessary
quantity of metal, and this by the means, method or process herein before described
and set forth, or any mere modification thereof,
Dated this fifth day of February 1884.
WILLIAM HENRY TILDESLEY.