matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
IMPROVEMENTS IN RAILWAY JOINT SUPPORTS AND RAILWAY CHAIRS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
We THOMAS GIRDWOOD HARDIE of Holly Mount, Burnley Civil Engineer,
SIDNEY BARON DEPREE of Old Trafford, Wholesale Druggist, and MAURICE
WILKS of Holly Mount, Burnley, Chemist and Druggist, all in the County of
Lancaster do hereby declare the nature of our said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN RAILWAY JOINT SUPPORTS AND RAILWAY CHAIRS" 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 our Invention is to prevent the vertical movement at the rail
joints caused by the passing over them of carriages, locomotives, and other vehicles.
Hitherto in the ordinary modes of "fishing" the joints, however large or close
together the sleepers may have been, or with whatever construction or strength
of fish plate, there has always been a movement even when such joints were
new, and this continually increasing with wear requires much attention from the
roadmen.
The improvement consists in connecting the two chairs together at a convenient
distance apart having a strengthening web between them, such web being either
bolted to the chairs, or formed in one casting with the chairs.
The space between the chairs and the length of web are arranged to suit the
distance between the sleepers. On the strengthening web the 'fish' joint of the rail
rests, whereby all vertical movement of the ends of the rails is entirely prevented.
The chairs for retaining the rails may be of ordinary construction and attached to
the sleepers in the ordinary way.
And in order that our Invention may be more clearly understood reference is
given to the accompanying Drawings and to the letters and marks thereon.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a plan looking on the top Fig. 2 a side elevation and Fig. 3 a cross
section of a railway fish joint having our improvements applied thereto. Fig. 4
is a plan of detail to be hereafter described.
a and b are the rails and c c the 'fish' plates. The ends of the rails a and b are
carried from the chairs d and e, such chairs being connected together by means of
the strengthening web f. The upper surface of this web is formed to the shape of
Price dl

page_text: the underside of the rails. On this strengthening web the 'fish' joint rests
whereby all vertical movement of the ends of the rails is entirely prevented.
The chairs d and e and the strengthening web fmay be formed in one piece as
shewn in Figs. 1. 2 and 3; or separately, the ends of the web beneath the chairs
being as shewn in plan in Fig. 4.
The chairs d and e may be of ordinary construction and attached to the sleepers
in the ordinary way.
When preferred the web f is provided with side flanges g g abutting against
cach sleeper.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
The arrangement and application of the web fconnecting the two chairs d and e
and forming a support for the 'fish' joint of the rails substantially as herein
set forth and shewn in the accompanying Drawings.
IMPROVEMENT IN SINKS AND GULLEYS
Year: 1884

page_text: THOMAS SOFTLEY Builder 10 Coatsworth Road Gateshead in the County of
Durham do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN
SINKS AND GULLEYS to be as follows:-
The Gulley and Sink are made in one piece instead of being seperate and the
Gullet is perforated with holes any size or any number of them as required to
prevent any thing large getting in and choking the drain up And when choked
the whole is in one piece to prevent water and dirt from getting in and accumalating
in below the cement of back yards of Houses and lodging there, or any kind of
floor in Warehouses, Cellars, or wherever Sinks and Gulleys are used.
And can be made any size large or small also either round square octagon or
any shape or any part of it any other shape or form.

page_text: THOMAS SOFTLEY Builder 10 Coatsworth Road Gateshead on tyne County of
Durham do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN SINKS
AND GULLEYS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consist of making the common earthenware Sinks and Gulley in
one piece instead of making them seperately or in two pieces as formerly.
Or the kind of Sink and Gulley that have formerly been made seperate or in
two pieces I make them both in one piece so that when the drain is choked or
the Gulley is full of sediment the water will not run over the top of the Gulley
and under the Sink and under the cement or whatever kind of floor it may be and
accumalating therin.
The kink of sink is shewn on the drawing But the sink part can be made
any any other shape thickness or form and the Gulley part can be made any
other shape or form and both or the whole can be made of earthenware metal or
any kind of materiails and made any size large or small round or square or any
part of it any other shape or form.
And instead of the Gulley outlet being open as usual in all earthenware Gulleys
I perforate the Gulley with holes as shewn on the Drawing to prevent any thing
large from getting into and choking the drain up But the holes can be made any
other shape round square or any other size or narrow slits can be made or an Iron
Grate can be put into the outlet of the Gulley instead.
And further the combined Sink and Gulley can be made in one piece But the
Gullet or outlet as formerly and not perforated but open.
Or the Gulley part can be perforated But without the sink or top part if
required.
Having now particularly discribed and accertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st A common earthenware Sink and Gulley in one piece instead of two as
formerly.
2nd A Gulley with outlet perforated with holes instead of being open as usual.
3d A Gulley and Sink made in one piece if required But the Gullet or outlet
left open as formerly.
4th A Gulley part made perforated But without the Sink or top part if
required.
Dated this thirtieth day of September 1884.
SUPPORTING HURDLES
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN MITCHELL Farmer Poundland Dunscore Auldgirth Dumfries do hereby
declare the nature of this invention for SUPPORTING HURDLES to be as follows:-
The support is made of Iron about 4 feet long 14 in. x in. or thereby, with a
prong 6 inches long turned with a twist to a right angle for going into the ground
as a holdfast, at the other end the rance is weilded round the centre of a inch
round rud 12 or 14 inches long like a cross-head to serve for a pin, doing away
entirely with loop pins as in the case of wooden Hurdles, or rances without prongs
as attached to some Iron Hurdles.

page_text: JOHN MITCHELL Farmer Poundland Dunscore Auldgirth Dumfries do hereby
declare the nature of this invention for IMPROVED SUPPORTS FOR HURDLES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my Invention is to facilitate the setting and fixing of Hurdles
round turnips or other crop or land to be enclosed for a longer or shorter period,
the removing of them and refixing round a larger or smaller area, and the setting
of them perpendicular for cattle or at an angle for sheep.
The improved supports are made of maleable iron. The bar A on drawing being
about four feet long and one and a quarter inches by quarter of an inch thick with
a prong.
B six inches long turned with a twist to a right angle at the lower end for
driving into the ground and at the upper end the bar is welded round the centre
of a pin C. twelve or fourteen inches long and half an inch diameter, said pin to
pass through a hole in the end frame of a hurdle on each side and the prong being
driven into the ground they are securely yet temporarily fixed forming a continuous
fence.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st The bar being four feet long admits the hurdles to be set perpendicular or at
any angle.
2nd That the pin at the top being twelve or fourteen inches long, allows a hurdle
to be put at one or both sides, close to the support or at a few inches from it
allowing the hurdles to be set on undulating ground or in a curved position for a
straight or circular enclosure as required.
3rd The prong at the bottom of the support when driven into the ground
completely secures the hurdles in their position and is easily removed.
And 4th These advantages being all combined, hurdles can be set and securely
fixed with these supports round crop or land of any shape of enclosure, and at any
time easily removed and refixed in another position.
Deted this First day of September 1885.
AN IMPROVED LOCK-PROTECTOR
Year: 1884

page_text: "
I, GEORGE TRICE, of Rose Cottage, Chilworth, near Guildford, in the County
of Surrey, Carpenter, do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for
"AN IMPROVED LOCK-PROTECTOR," to be as follows
This my invention provides a means of further securing a lock, after the bolt has
been shot in the ordinary manner: it also affords a protection against the lock
being picked.
This, my improved lock protector is exceedingly simple, and may be fitted in
any lever, or ward, lock, however common, or rough, in construction such lock may
be; and, moreover the cost of this my improved lock protector is but very trifling.
My invention consists in the addition of a small vertical bolt to the lock, which
bolt shoots into a notch formed in under side of the ordinary horizontal locking
bolt. The said small extra bolt is worked either by a separate key, or by an extra
ward, or wards formed upon the pipe of the ordinary key, upon the opposite side
of pipe to the ordinary wards.

page_text: KEPERING TO DRAWING FIG. 11.
A A Safety Bolt.
Bb Key with extra lug b.
C Bolt Spring.
dd Guiding Studs.
do Slots.
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
2
AN IMPROVED BRAKE HANDLE APPLICABLE TO OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: "
I, CHARLES DUTTON of Victoria Works Bissel Street Birmingham in the
County of Warwick, Coach Plater do hereby declare the nature of the said
Invention for "AN IMPROVED BRAKE HANDLE APPLICABLE TO OTHER PURPOSES
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly_described
and ascertained in and by the following statement and accompanying Drawings,
as follows, that is to say :-
My Invention has for its object an improved brake handle applicable to other
purposes and which is a great convenience where the plating of handles have to
be renewed through wear and tear.
On the Sheet of Drawings appended hereunto :-
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the lever rod and handle secured thereto.
Figure 2 is a sectional elevation through the said handle and lever rod showing
the details of construction.
In the case of handles solid with the rod when they require replating or renewing
the rod has to be separated either at a joint or cut so that the handle part may be
sent to the platers and afterwards welded up again or rejointed.
Now according to my Invention the handle B is united to the lever rod A by
means of the tapered part C of the lever A fitting tightly inside the handle B.
The upper portion of the lever rod A at a' is provided with a thread and the
tapered nut has also a corresponding internal thread finishing with an ornamental
end of any required design to agree with other parts of the vehicle or other
position or article in connection with which it may be placed. The outside of this
nut K must be turned accurately to fit the tapered recess b¹ in the top of the
handle B so that when screwed tightly down it will stand at least a little above
the said handle B. It will thus be clearly seen that whether the handle be solid
or plated it can be at once removed by taking out the tapered nut K without
interference with the lever rod at all thus the convenience and saving is
considerable.
Having now described my Invention what I claim is :-
The improved handle as and for the purpose herein described having the tapered
nut K fitting in the tapered recess in the handle B substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this on day of September 100
GEORGE BARKER,
Consulting Engineer & Patent Agent,
International Patent Office,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
GEORGE BARKER,
Consulting Engineer & Patent Agent,
International Patent Office,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
MENTS IN BANDS AND ROPES FOR SPINING AND DRIVING MACHINERY
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, CHARLES GILL of Adwalton lane Adwalton near Bradford in the County.
of York, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN BANDS AND ROPES FOR SPINING AND DRIVING MACHINERY to be as
follows:-
Spun and made from Rops or Bowels or Intestines of Animals, to suit all the
requirements for Spining and Driving.
The method of manufacturing these bands and Ropes are, each Strand is twisted
seperately then twisted in folds of, two, Three, four or more according to the-
desired thickness.
I

page_text: I, CHARLES GILL of Adwalton Lane Adwalton near Bradford. in the County of
York, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DRIVING BANDS AND ROPES, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:—
Made from the Intestines of Animals with, or without, Silk, Cotton, Hemp,
Flax, Tow, or Manilla. Spun, Twisted, Woven or Plaited to any size, round,
square or flat, and with single or double loops, in any lengths as required from an
Hairline to any size. Spun from the Intestines of Animals from Rops or Bowels.
Each strand is twisted seperately, then twisted in folds, of two, three, four or
more, according to the required thickness, solid or with other fibres. To take the
place of Leather Belting, Cotton Bands and the like in driving spinning machinery
and the like.
1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
i
AN IMPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTING GULLY TRAP FOR SINKS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I EDMUND PAGE of 4 Henrietta Villas Godwin Road Forest Gate in the County
of Essex Architect and Surveyor do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for AN IMPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTING GULLY TRAP FOR SINKS, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
The gully trap to be constructed of best glazed stoneware in one piece, with a
central division forming trap, rebated round top to receive a combined galvanized
cast iron grating and cover the portion over compartment taking waste from zinc
hinged to open. The gully trap to have an inlet & outlet opening cast on each
end with socket for connecting to waste from sink & to drain respectively. The
compartiment taking the waste from sink is provided with a moveable galvanized
wirework grease receiver which will allow the passage of the water while it
intercepts the grease and other foreign matter and so prevents the same passing
the trap and so stopping the drain.
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 gully trap of earthenware with a galvanized wirework grease receiver as
herein before described.
A FOLDING AND ADJUSTABLE CHAIR
Year: 1884

page_text: I ERNEST SMITH Chair Manufacturer of Manhattan Villa, Thurlow Hill West
Dulwich in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for A FOLDING AND ADJUSTABLE CHAIR to be as follows: —
Fig. I. in the Drawing represents side section of chair frame, I claim as my
Invention the combination of the seat bars A containing notches e. e. e. the
brackets B attached to upper side of seat bars A and the cross bar C moving in
the slot formed by the bracket B and seat bar A and fitting into the notches e e e
in the seat bar.
Dated this 25th day of January 1884

page_text: I ERNEST SMITH, Chair Manufacturer, of Manhattan Villa, Thurlow Hill West
Dulwich in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for A FOLDING AND ADJUSTABLE CHAIR and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
:-
Fig. I in the Drawing represents side section of chair frame. The seat bars A
having notches e. e. e. The brackets B attached to upper side of seat bars A, and
the cross bar C moving in the slot formed by the bracket B and seat bar A and
fitting in the notches e e e in the seat bar. Thus allowing adjustment of seat &
back.
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
A folding and adjustable chair with seat bars A having notches e e e and
brackets B so arranged that the cross bar C engages with the notches in the way
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the Drawing.
T11004
CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC CURRENTS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOSEPH TAVENER, of Lawson Villa, Burgess Road, Basingstoke, in the county
of Hants, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for. CONTROLLING THE
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC CURRENTS to be as follows:-
A tube terminating in bulbs, similar in principle to a differential air thermometer,
partly filled with mercury and partly with air, and hermetically sealed.
Inserted in one of the bulbs is a resistance or resistances, (connected with a
circuit, the whole or part of which it is required to regulate), whose temperature
increases with the increase of the current traversing it, thus heating and expanding
the air, and displacing the mercury, and causing the current, which is to be
regulated, to pass through an increasing or decreasing resistance, connected with
the mercury, which with the resistance form part of the circuit traversed by the
current, which is to be regulated.

page_text: I, JOSEPH TAVENER, of Lawson Villa, Burgess Road, Basingstoke, in the county
of Hants, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CONTROLLING THE
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC CURRENTS and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The tube terminating.in. bulbs, A A¹, similar in principle to a differential air
thermometer, partly filled with mercury, B B¹, and partly with air, and hermetically
sealed, having, inserted in one of the bulbs, a resistance or resistances, as C,
connected with the circuit to be regulated.
Other resistance or resistances, which may be contained within the tube with
bulbs, as D, D¹, or placed without, but connected with the mercury, through the
side of the tube, and form, with the mercury part of the circuit, also either, as D,
may form part of the resistance C, or be separate from.it.
On the current through the resistance, C, increasing, its temperature rises,
heating and expanding the air in the bulb, displacing the mercury and introducing
an increasing resistance, as D, or decreasing one, as D¹, into the circuit, thereby
controlling the supply and distribution of the current.
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 tube terminating in bulbs, A A', similar in principle to a differential air
thermometer, partly filled with mercury, BB', and partly with air, and hermetically
sealed, having, inserted in one of the bulbs, a resistance or resistances, as, C, so
connected with the circuit to be regulated, that on the current increasing, the
temperature of C rises, heating and expanding the air in the bulb, displacing the
mercury, and causing the current, to be regulated, to pass through an increasing or
decreasing resistance, thereby controlling its supply and distribution.
Deted this 27th day of Anril 1885
IMPROVEMENTS IN PAPER MAKER'S COTTON DRYING FELTS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
I JAMES CROSSLEY of 144 Rochdale Road, Bury in the County of Lancaster,
Manager do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN PAPER MAKER'S COTTON DRYING FELTS and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of this invention is the manufacture of a Cotton Drying Felt for
covering Paper Maker's Rollers or Cylinders, which shall be as even at the joint
as at the other part of the surface, and thus present no obstacle to the paper or
pulp in passing over the same and cousists in weaving the parts of which the
joining is composed half the thickness of the other part on opposite sides of the
fabric, so that when the two half thicknesses are laid together, one over the other
and the warp ends are spliced together upon both sides of the two half thicknesses
so laid together, a flush and even joining is obtained, the joined surfaces being
exactly equal in thickness to the other part of the felt.
In accordance with this invention a joining is effected without tying the warp
ends together and which dispenses with stitching and with all knots and other
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 :-
Weaving that part of Paper Makers Cotton Drying felts forming the joints half
the thickness of the other parts of the fabric and on opposite sides of such fabric
and then securing the two half thicknesses together by splicing the warp ends
substantially as and for the purpose herein before described.
1001
IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE-GRATES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
GEORGE DYER 5 St James' New Cross Road (in the County of Kent) London S.E.
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
FIRE-GRATES to be as follows:-
I construct the front bars of fire-grates-broad & flat instead of round or
square and place them at an angle of about forty five degrees at a distance apart
proportionate to the breadth of the bars so as to prevent fuel in combustion
falling from the grate when in any way disturbed thereby ensuring safety and
other advantages.

page_text: I GEORGE DYER of 5 St. James', New Cross Road London in the County of
Kent, S.E. Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE-GRATES," and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I construct the front bars of fire grates, broad and flat, instead of round or
square, and place them at an angle of about forty five degrees, at a distance apart
proportionate to the breadth of the bars, so as to prevent fuel in combustion
falling from the grate when in any way disturbed, thereby ensuring safety, and
other advantages.
My invention is clearly shown in the annexed sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1 is a perspective elevation and Figure 2 a partial section of a set of
removeable bars suitable for a domestic stove. A, A, are bars of flat form, or nearly
so, set at an angle downwards looking within the grate as seen by the sectional
view Figure 3.
The lower bar or rail B is similarly inclined on its upper face, and the ends are
in a piece with the uprights C, O, which slide into the grooves-of the side cheeks of
the stove in the well known manner. Said bars may be part of the stove itself, or
be screwed to, or be otherwise attached, as found convenient, the object being to
direct cinders or fuel towards the interior of the grate during consumption, or when
disturbed, such as when the fire is poked, or when fresh fuel is added. The angled
position, combined with the breadth of the bars, produces a better distribution of
air to the fuel, a more regular diffusion of heat and great economy of fuel; it also
prevents fuel falling out from between the bars which not only ensures safety, but
keeps the hearth clean, and retains the fuel in closer contact, thereby securing
thorough combustion.
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 front bars of fire grates of broad flat shape, set at an angle as
described, and as shown in the annexed drawings for the purposes explained.
The 19th day of November 1884.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
ROVED COFFEE MIXTURE
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.'
I JOHN SKELTON RICHARDSON of No 6 George Yard Fenchurch Street in the
City of London Tea and Coffee Dealer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for AN IMPROVED COFFEE MIXTURE to be as follows:-
The preparation and mixing of Cinchona or an Extract from the same or the
preparation of the Bark of the Cinchona Tree and the mixing or blending of all or
either of the said several ingredients with various and all sorts of Coffee to be sold
and known as Cinchona Coffee or as Chincona Coffee Extract.

page_text: I, JOHN SKELTON RICHARDSON of No 6 George Yard Fenchurch Street in the
City of London Tea and Coffee Dealer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED COFFEE MIXTURE and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
Take four parts of Peruvian or other Bark containing similar alkaloids obtained
from the Cinchona plant to be cut up sun dried and then passed through heated
chambers eradicating all moisture and retaining only the alkaloids and Sulphate
contained therein, add thereto eight parts of freshly roasted Coffee that has been
previously put through the same process as the Peruvian or other Barks the whole
to be thoroughly powdered together so as to combine the alkaloids and essential
properties contained in the before named ingredients.
The Extracts or liquids by infusion of the same to be similarly mixed together
.in liquid form.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1 The preparation of Coffee in the manner hereinbefore described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER HEATERS
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN OSGERBY 57 Prince of Wales' Road Kentish Town in the parish of
St. Pancras, County of Middlesex Bath Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER HEATERS, to be as follows:-
The principle involved in this invention is an arrangement of plates and trays
over a gas burner hereafter described for the purpose of heating water, cold water
is poured into a vessel at the top of the apparatus and overflows to the first plate
or tray and from this to the second and so on, and runs out hot at any convenient
spout or opening, the heat from the gas passes up through a central stem formed
by the sockets attached to the several trays and round and under the trays. The
gas burner is made to fit loosely on a socket fixed in a plate at the bottom so that
it can be removed by simply lifting the burner off the socket and will swing out
for lighting. The whole apparatus of trays is enclosed in a loose fitting ring or
cylinder which can readily be lifted off for the trays to be examined or repaired.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
JOHN OSGERBY 57 Prince of Wales Road Kentish Town in the Parish of
St. Pancras County of Middlesex Bath Maker do hereby declare the nature of
my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER HEATERS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The principle involved in this invention is an arrangement of plates and trays
over a gas burner hereafter described for the purpose of heating water; cold water
is poured into a vessel at the top of the apparatus and overflows to the first plate.
or tray and from this to the second and so on, and runs out hot at any convenient
spout or opening; the heat from the gas passes up through a central stem formed
by the sockets attached to the several trays. The gas burner is made to fit loosely
on a socket fixed in a plate at the bottom so that it can be removed by simply
lifting the burner off the socket and will swing out for lighting. The whole
apparatus of trays is enclosed in a loose fitting ring or cylinder which can be
readily lifted off for the trays to be examined or repaired: or the apparatus may be
so made that the water from the top tray overflows into a jacket formed by fixing
an extra lining to the outside casing; this outer jacket becomes full and the water
overflows to the next tray and so on. The gas burner may be also made with joint
and swivel or may be fixed; but I prefer the swivel joint as being more convenient
for general use and less liable to accident in lighting the gas.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st The arrangement by which the parts of the water heater are made separate
from each other so that the apparatus may be readily taken to pieces for cleansing
or repair.
2nd The outer water jacket also loose and separate from the other
parts and from which the water overflows on to the other parts after having been
partly heated.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN WINDOW BLIND PULLEY RACKS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOSEPH HARTILL of N° 20 Wolverhampton St Dudley in the County of
Worcester, Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN WINDOW BLIND PULLEY RACKS to be as follows:-
The blind pulley rack has a division from top to bottom, the back of the rack
being notched the thick end of each notch being downwards-The movable slip
has a catch at the top to fit in the notches & has also fitted on the front a pulley
to receive the cord and an ornamental plate. The spindle has a support above the
pulley to relieve the strain of the cord."
When the slip is pulled down the tension of the cords pulls the catch into the
notches & binds the bottom edge of the slip against the inside front of the rack.

page_text: I JOSEPH HARTILL of No 20 Wolverhampton Street Dudley in the County of
Worcester Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN WINDOW BLIND PULLEY RACKS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
s'atement:-
The blind pulley-rack has a division from top to bottom the back of the rack
being notched the thick end of each notch being downwards-a movable slip has &
catch at the top to fit in the notches and has also fitted on the front the pulley to
receive the cord and an ornamental plate.
The spindle-has-a-support-above the pulley to relieve the strain of the cord when
the slip is pulled down-the tension of the cord pulls the catch into the notches-
and binds the bottom edge of the slip against the inside front of the rack.
The frame is constructed with a toothed rack at the back thereof along its inner
surface the front of the frame has a slot nearly the entire length of the frame.
The moveable slide carrying the cord pulley works freely either up or down in the
division or slot of frame when pressed upon at its outer lower end. When fixed
for use and the cord round the pulley is in tension the catch or toe of slide becomes
a fulcrum and rests in a notch of the rack, the inner surface of slot being pressed
against by the shoulders of the slide.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I hereby declare that
what I claim is simply
1. The new construction of the slide as described in my plan and specification.
2. The fixing of the slide in the rack by the natural tension of the cord.
IMPROVEMENT IN EXHAUST VENTILATORS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMILIE DILUIFICATION.
I THOMAS FROST of Birks Chambers Adelaide in the Province of South
Australia, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVEMENT IN EXHAUST VENTILATORS and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be partic. y described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The special object of my Invention is to provide a means of producing an
updraught in ventilators and in shafts or tubes used for the same purpose whilst
at the same time preventing the possibility of a down draught. This purpose I
accomplish by allowing the outer air to enter through luffers or openings at a
short distance below the outlet and then by means of the contrivance hereinafter
described directing its course upwards and at the same time causing it to acquire a
whirling motion. This whirling motion has the effect of drawing upwards in its
centre any air or gases which may be below through the shaft or tube and of
carrying them with it to the outlet whence they are dispersed. The principle of
my Invention is applicable to any form of ventilator and consists of inserting in
the tube or pipe, between the openings provided for the inlet and outlet of the air,
a worn without but preferably with an open hollow centre core.
This worin may
be formed with one or more complete turns and may be made of sheet, angle or
other shaped metal or suitable material. In order that my Invention may be
more clearly understood I now proceed to describe the same by reference to the
accompanying Drawings.
A
Fig. I shews two ventilators of different forms. Fig. II plans of the same.
is shaft or tube provided with a suitable cap B. CC are openings through which
the outer air enters and is deflected upwards in the direction of the arrows by an
inner cone shaped lining D. E is a worn as before described commencing
immediately at the top of D and secured tightly inside the shaft or tube A. The
air on being deflected upwards has a whirling motion imparted to it by the
worm E and produces the desired updraught in A. It will also be seen that in
conjuction with a suitable cap or deflector, the constant upward tendency of the
outer air through the worm will effectually prevent any down draught entering
through the outlet.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The internal fixed worm E so arranged as to leave a hollow central core and
cause an upward whirling motion around said core substantially in the manner and
for the purpose specified.
2. The complete internal fixed worm E so arranged as not to leave the open
central core in combination with the air inlets C substantially as specified.
3. The combination of the internal fixed worm E arranged around a hollow
central core with the air inlets C substantially as specified.
A NEW OR IMPROVED MACHINE FOR FILLING BLACK PUDDINGS AND WHITE PUDDINGS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ROBERT DAVIDson Waddell, of 234, St George's Road, Glasgow, in the
County of Lanark, North Britain, Sausage Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of the invention for A NEW OR IMPROVED MACHINE FOR FILLING BLACK
PUDDINGS AND WHITE PUDDINGS and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
This Invention, which relates to a new or improved machine for filling Black
Puddings and White Puddings, consists in the employment of an Archimedean or
equivalent screw for the forcing out from the Machine, the material being charged
into the skin or skins of such puddings.
In order that the Invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect, the annexed sheet of drawing will now be described.
This Figure of Drawing is in part a vertical section and in part a side elevation
of a machine constructed according to this Invention.
At the lower part of the hopper &, the Archimedean or equivalent screw b, is
arranged to rotate about a horizontal axis, being operated from any convenient
motor by a band passing over the pulley c, or by other equivalent means. The
shaft d, to which the pulley c, and screw b, are attached, is supported horizontally
in the bearings e, or their equivalent, these being secured to the table or support of
the machine. The screw b, rotates within the cylindrical tube f, which is formed
in part with the hopper a, and over whose outer end is slipped a filler or nozzle g,
of a diameter corresponding to the size of the skins to be filled by the machine.
For filling white puddings, it is preferred to use a screw whose blade is not
continuous, that is to say a screw with spaces between the several portions of the
blade, all the said portions of the blade being arranged upon the same helical line.
The screw b, in place of being formed parallel for the distance shewn upon the
annexed drawing, may be formed with a long taper, extending from that part
where it leaves the lower orifice of the hopper a, down to the entrance into the
filler or nozzle g.
It will be readily understood that the material charged into the hopper a, and
resting upon the screw b, is caused to travel outwards upon the rotation of the
said screw in the direction indicated by the arrows, and that the material so
travelling outwards is forced into the skins prepared for its reception.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, what is claimed is :-
A new
or improved machine for filling Black Puddings and White Puddings
wherein a screw with a divided or continuous blade is employed for the forcing
outwards of the material composing such puddings, substantially as hereinbefore set
forth with reference to the annexed drawing.
Datod thië Twelfth dust of December 188s
AN IMPROVED BICYCLE BRAKE
Year: 1884

page_text: I CHARLES ALFRED GOSLETT of 74 Douglas Street Derby, Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED BICYCLE BRAKE to be as
follows:-
The Brake Piece works in a bearing in front of the Fork and is applied to the
rubber of the leading wheel. The improvement claimed is made by coiling a steel
wire round the Handle bar of the Bicycle, one end being cranked and working in
a Slot in the Brake Piece, the other forming a projection for the thumb or hand.
The brake is applied by a partial revolution of the Wire round the Handle Bar.
The cranked part of the Wire is so arranged, as to keep the brake in-operative
when not in actual use, without the aid of extra Springs.

page_text: а
I CHARLES ALFRED GOSLETT, of 74 Douglas St. Derby Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN "IMPROVED BICYCLE BRAKE" and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The brake picce which is known as the " spoon brake" is fixed in a bearing
formed by a forward continuation of the dust guard (A) and is applied to the tyre
of the leading wheel.
My improvement consists in working the aforesaid "Brake piece," by means of
a helix, tube (split or otherwise) or rod or rods in torsion (B) of steel or other
suitable material; revolving on or about the steering bar of the Bicycle, to one end
of which is fixed a projection or hand piece (C). by which the brake is applied by
the wrist or thumb, and a crank piece (D). at the other or brake piece end. The
brake is locked in the off position by the following arrangement The distance rr.
is less than the distance xy, and so compels the crank (D) to spring the amount of
this difference, hereby locking the brake in the off position.
The brake is locked in the full on position by reason of the crank (D) springing
into the notch (F) when it (the crank) reaches the top of the slot (E).
The brake is applied by pressing the hand piece (C) causing a partial revolution
of the material between the hand piece (C) and the crank (D) on or about the
steering bar of the Bicycle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declaro that what
I claim is :-
Firstly. The improved construction of a Bicycle Brake, applied by a circular
motion on or about the steering bar of the bicycle. The material between the
hand piece and the crank pin being of such construction that the brake is applied
through an elastic medium, substantially as hereinbefore described & illustrated
by my drawing.
Secondly. The arrangement of springing the Crank, by means of which the
brake is locked on and off, as herein before described and illustrated by my
drawing.
Dated this 11th day of December 1884.
A VENT PEG
Year: 1884

page_text: I GEORGE FISHER BELLING, 2 Manor Park Road, Little Ilford in the County
of Essex Surgeon Dentist do hereby declare the nature of the Invention for
A VENT PEG to be as follows:-
It consists of a piece of brass or any other suitable material tapered at one end,
to enter the cask or barrell, in the side of the said piece of brass is cut a groove.
From the tapered end a hole is drilled for two third the distance up the middle
where it intercepts a smaller one made frome the groove in the side, which forms
the connection with the outer air. A piece of brass is fitted in the said groove and
attached to it is a piece of wire passing through a hole in the said groove to
opposite side protruding a short distance, on which is fitted a spiral spring. On the
end of the wire is fastened a round piece of brass forming a kind of button. When
air is required in the cask it is only necesary to press the button forward slightly
when the desired object is attained.

page_text: I GEORGE FISHER BELLING 2 Manor Park Road, Little Ilford in the County
of Essex, Surgeon Dentist do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"A NEW VENT PEG FOR CASKS" 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 piece of brass or any other material tapered at one end to enter
the hole made in the cask or barrel see Fig. 1. In the side of the said piece of
brass is cut a groove or slot see Fig. 2 letter A. From the tapered end of the said
piece of brass Fig. 2 letter B. a hole is drilled for about two thirds the distance up
the centre where it intercepts a smaller one made from the slot A Fig. 2 which forms
the connection with the outer air.
•
A piece of brass is fitted into the said groove or slot see Fig. 1 letter C. and
attached to it is a piece of wire which passes through a hole in the said groove to
opposite side see Fig. 1 letter D. protruding a short distance, on said piece of wire
is fitted a spiral or any other suitable spring see Fig. 1 letter E. on the end of the
said piece of wire is is fastened a round piece of brass forming a kind of button see
Fig. 1 letter F. When air is required in the cask or barrel it is only necessary to
press the button see Fig. 3 letter F. slightly forward, forcing the piece of brass see
Fig. 3 letter C. outwards from the groove or slot A. Fig. 3 when the required air
is obtained, on releasing the pressure on the button Fig. 3 letter F. the spiral spring
letter E. Fig. 3 forces the piece of brass letter C Fig. 3 into its original position see
letter C. Fig. 1.
•
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 perforated vent peg, with a valve contained within a slot in the same, and
kept closed by a spring substantially as above described.
An Arrangement for Locking and Preventing from Working Loose the Bolts and Nuts Used for Fastening Fish Plates to Rails and for other Purposes.
Year: 1884

page_text: An Arrangement for Locking and Preventing from Working
Loose the Bolts and Nuts Used for Fastening Fish Plates to
Rails and for other Purposes.
THOMAS RICHMOND, Bangor Street Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Blacksmith, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for LOCKING AND PREVENTING FROM
WORKING LOOSE, THE BOLTS AND NUTS USED FOR FASTENING FISH PLATES TO RAILS
to be as follows:-
My invention consists of an arrangement which when applied to the bolts and
nuts used for fastening the fish plates to rails, prevents them from working loose,
and is as follows.
,
A metallic plate or link having a hole near each end is put on, the two bolts,―
which are used for fastening one of the rails to the fish plate-next to the fish
plate. A small lever is fastened to this plate or link by means of a rivet, which
rivet acts as a fulcrum for the lever; one of the arms of the lever being longer
than the other. When the nuts are screwed tight on to the bolts, and two sides of
each nut are brought into a vertical position; the lever, which is fastened to the
plate or link, and between the two nuts and which during the operation of
tightening the nuts, is made to stand in a vertical position, the longer arm being
topmost, is then knocked down into a horizontal position, so that the ends of the
said lever wedge or fasten themselves between the two nuts. A lug is cast on the
lower edge of the plate or link to prevent the lever from moving below its
horizontal position, and further to prevent the nuts from turning to the left or
unscrewing themselves.
The ends of the lever are so shaped that should the nuts require screwing tighter,
it can be effected without first shifting the lever-as when either of the nuts is
turned to the right, or screwed tighter, the lever will be lifted off the lug into
a vertical position by the movement, and when tightened sufficiently, the lever
is again knocked down on to the lug. The same arrangement may be applied to
the other side of the rail, to the bolt heads.

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 arrangement and employment of a nut lock, consisting of a double
washer (A) of a lever (B) movable upon a pin or rivet (C) and a lug or stop (D) to.
prevent the lever from falling lower than a horizontal position, all substantially as
set forth and illustrated in the annexed sheet of Drawings.