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IMPROVEMENTS IN BATHS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HENRY HEATHCOTE STATHAM of 25 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster Fellow
of the Royal Institute of British Architects do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BATHS 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 obviate by a modification of the usual form of
bath the splashing of water over the edge when the bath is in use. In the
ordinary form of bath as shewn at A in the drawings annexed the shape of the
rim or lip allows the water when brought into a state of oscillation by the person
using the same to run up the side and over the lip of the bath on to the floor As
a large bath is never emptied over its edge but always by a plug at the bottom of
the bath this form of lip is not necessary and moreover gives facility for spilling
the water.
In
In my improved bath the rin or lip of the bath is turned round the reverse
way as shewn at B. A pocket is formed all round the rim of the bath which
arrests and sends back all water splashed up at the sides of the bath and which
would with the baths of ordinary form escape on to the floor. At C the same form
is shewn as applicable to a bath made of Lascelle's concrete or similar concretes or
compositions. At D the improved form is shewn adapted to a slate slab bath
each case as is shewn by the dotted lines in the sections the addition is made in
such a manner as not to encroach on the interior space, or the interior line of the
bath in its ordinary form so as to be in any way a hindrance or encumbrance in
using it. The lip or rim in each case is so contrived that there shall be no edge
or angle with which the bather may come in contact, the rim or lip towards the
interior of the bath being rounded and turned slightly back as shown in section,
for greater security in this respect.
In order that my invention may be better understood I append drawings in
which
A shews an ordinary section of iron bath with and without casing.
B section of my improved iron bath with and without casing.
C section of improved bath in concrete.
D section of improved alate slab bath.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what
I claim is
1. An Improved Bath as hereinbefore described substantially as set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM CAPSTANS
Year: 1885

page_text: JOHN WALTER BROOKE, Engineer Adrian Iron Works Lowestoft Suffolk do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM CAPSTANS
to be as follows:--
The improvements consist in making the Engine & Capstan very close and
compact on Deck or otherwise and actuating the Capstan by a worm on Engine
Crank shaft gearing or working into a corresponding worm wheel on Capstan as
shewn on Drawings.

page_text: JOHN WALTER BROOKE, Adrian Iron Works, Lowestoft, Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CAPSTAN ENGINES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a Steam Engine actuating by means of a worm and
wheel the Capstan as used on Fishing Boats for hauling in the nets.
I construct the Engine in an improved manner very compact & close up to the
Capstan so as to economise space-such Engine may be constructed to work with
one, two or more steam Cylinders and may be placed either vertically or
horizontally or in any other position as may be found most suitable and
convenient.
The motion from the Engine is transmitted to the Capstan by means of the
worm wheel on Engine Shaft gearing into a worm wheel affixed to the base of the
revolving Capstan.
The worm may be made either single or double pitch and may also be affixed to
an intermediate shaft-such shaft being driven by spur or other gearing from the
Engine if so desired.
The Drawings-Plan & Elevation show my improved method of working
Capstan Engines very clearly.
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 of worm & wheel in connection with the Capstans of Fishing
Boats and worked by a steam Engine as particularly described and set forth
herin."
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TROUSER STRETCHERSTRAIGHTENER
Year: 1885

page_text: ALFRED KNIGHT 137 New Cross Rd London S.E do hereby declare the nature'
of invention for TROUSER STRETCHER to be as follows:-
Two boards (or other material) hinged, together & by fastening the trousers on
the boards when opened by closing together an extra length is obtained thereby
stretching the trousers.
ALFRED KNIGHT, 137, New Cross Rd London, S.E. Merchant Tailor, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for TROUSERS STRAIGHTENER OR STRETCHER
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object of this invention is to construct a simple convenient and effective
trousers straightener or stretcher.
The figures of reference in the following description refer to corresponding
figures in the accompanying drawings.
Such trousers straightener or stretcher consists of two flaps (1) having four
battens (2) screwed thereto at the back and united by hinges (3)-The ends of the
two outer battens are perforated to receive screws (4) which carry slats (5) furnished
with metal or other suitable washers (6) and secured by nuts (7).

page_text: To use such trousers straightener or stretcher open the flaps to their full extent-
double the trousers in half lengthwise-ease the screw nuts and raise the slats so
as to allow of the waist-band being placed under one slat and the bottoms under
the other-tighten up the screw nuts and partially close the flaps to any required
angle so as to thoroughly straighten and stretch the trousers allow the trousers to
remain on the straightener or stretcher for a short time after which when taken off
the stretcher they will be found without crease and in good shape.
The battens on the flaps-and the metal or other washers on the slats prevent
these parts respectively from splitting when tension is applied thereto while
stretching and straightening the trousers.
When the stretcher is not in use the nuts slats and screws can be unfixed and
the flaps doubled one over the other-thus making it very portable and convenient
for travelling or putting into a small space.
I do not claim any of the several parts whereof my invention consists as being
novel in themselves.
DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shews a front view when partly closed. and Fig. 2 a back view when
opened out of the trousers straightener or stretcher hereinbefore described.
Fig. 3 shews one of the slats fitted with washers and Figs. 4, 5, and 6 shew
detail views of one of the screws washers and nuts herein before referred to.
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 trousers straightener or stretcher consisting of flaps (1) battens (2), hinges (3),
screws (4) slats (5) metal or other suitable washers (6) and screws (7) all arranged
combined and fitted substantially in the manner hereinbefore described and shewn.
Dated this 16th day of October 1888
IMPROVE- MENTS IN STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES CONTAINING AËRATED LIQUIDS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM GEORGE WALKER, for and on behalf of the Firm of E. Breffit and
Company, Limited, of Castleford, in the County of York, Glass Bottle and Case
Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES CONTAINING AËRATED LIQUIDS," 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 stoppers made of wood and weighted with metal, such
as are now in common use in aërated water bottles, the objects being to provide
against the deleterious effects arising from the action of the liquid upon the metal
and also to secure the metal more firmly within the body of the stopper.
I therefore bore a hole direct from the end of the stem to the head of the stopper,
though without passing entirely through the same. This hole, at the head of the
stopper, may be enlarged or undercut so as to contain a greater quantity of metal.
Instead of being bored through the central line of the stopper, the hole may be
bored at an angle thereto.
The requisite quantity of molten metal is then poured into the stopper and the
orifice of the hole filled up by means of a wooden plug.
And in order that this Invention may be more fully understood, I hereto
annex a sheet of drawings illustrative thereof.
Figure 1 represents the general outline (considerably enlarged) of a stopper to
which my invention is applicable; A being the wooden portion and B the India
rubber ring.
Figure 2 is a section of same, wherein it will be seen that a hole is bored down
the centre, which is enlarged at the head to contain the metal C, the hole being
afterwards filled up by means of a plug D.
Figure 3 shews section of stopper with hole bored at an angle to the central
line and filled up after being weighted as before described.
By this means I not only derive the advantages already mentioned, but by con-
centrating the weight of metal in the head of the stopper, it falls more naturally
into its proper position during the process of filling.

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 would have it
understood that what I claim is
The construction of weighted wooden stoppers, substantially as herein shewn and
described.
HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Petitioner.
Year: 1885

page_text: Japanese vegetable gelatine
20 grammes
Alum
Spermaceti
20
"
20
"
Glycerine
20
"
All these substances are dissolved together in water.
The sizing is effected in
the ordinary manner. The proportions of the various ingredients may be varied
according to requirements.
Dated this 11th day of July 1885.
J. F. GIRAUD.
By Harris & Mills, Agents.

page_text: Japanese vegetable gelatine
Alum
Spermaceti
Glycerine
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20 grammes
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20
"
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20
"
20
"
All these substances are dissolved together in water in the manner well under-
stood. The sizing is effected in the ordinary manner.
The proportions of the various ingredients may be varied according to
requirements.
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 new or improved size composed of the ingredients combined in the propor-
tions substantially as herein described and for the purpose stated.
Proper Position when being Worn.
Year: 1885

page_text: Proper Position when being Worn.
I, WILLIAM JOHN ROBERTSON merchant Bank buildings Belfast Ireland do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW METHOD FOR RETAINING
NECTIES OR NECK SCARVES IN PROPER POSITION WHEN BEING WORN, to be as
follows:-
This invention consist of a slit cut in that portion of nectie or scarf which
when said nectie or scarf is being worn comes near the stud or button at back of
neck of shirt to which the collar is usually attached the slit is of sufficient length
to allow of proper adjustment of front portion of tie and is cut parallel or nearly
parallel to edges of back portion of tie. The edges of the slit may be hemmed or
bound with metal, cloth, parchment or any other suitable material so as to protect
from wear, by this arrangement a nectie whether made up or not can be adjusted
properly in front & the slit being hitched over the button or stud at back of neck
will prevent the back portion of tie or back band of made up scarf or nectie rising
out of its proper place on collar of wearer..
Dated this 18th das of Naramban 100k

page_text: Proper Position when being Worn.
I W. J. ROBERTSON of the Bank Buildings Belfast Merchant do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for A NEW METHOD FOR RETAINING NECKTIES OR
NECK SCARVES IN PROPER POSITION WHEN BEING WORN and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
A slit cut in that portion of nectie or scarf which when being worn comes
nearest to the stud or button at back of neck of shirt to which the collar is usually
attached. The slit is of, sufficient length to allow of proper adjustment of front
portion of tie & is cut parallel to edges of back portion of tie or in any suitable
manner to effect proposed purpose The slit may be hemmed or whipped on edges 1
or bound with metal cloth parchment or any other suitable material so as to protect
from wear.
By this means a necktie whether made up as a scarf or not can be adjusted
properly in front.
And the slit being hitched over the button or stud at back of
neck will prevent the back portion of tie or back band of made up scarf or neck 1
tie rising on the collar of wearer.
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. That by the use of my invention a necktie or scarf whether made up or
otherwise is retained in its proper position on the collar.
2nd. That it does not rub or wear the surface of collar.
3rd. That it can be worn with any size of collar.
IMPROVEMENTS IN-FITTING FEET ON CHAMBER PAILS, COAL HODS AND IRON PAILS
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
ENOCH PRIEST, Clyde Works, Temple Street,. Wolverhampton, Galvanizer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN-FITTING FEET
ON CHAMBER PAILS, COAL HODS AND IRON PAILS to be as follows:-
:
The difference from the old method being that the foot (marked F in drawing)
is swaged on with the bottom at one operation-The old way being that a flange
had to be thrown off and the bottom being placed on the flange the foot then
being put on to the bottom the article had then to be knocked up.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
-I ENOCH PRIEST, Clyde Works, Temple Street, Wolverhampton, Galvanizer do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FITTING FEET
ON CHAMBER PAILS, COAL HODS AND IRON PAILS, and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
.
.
The difference from the old method being that the foot marked F in the
drawing accompanying my provisional specifications is swaged on with the bottom
at one operation. The old way being that a flange had to be thrown off and tho
bottom being placed on the flange, the foot then being put on to the bottom the
.article had then to be knocked up.
What I claim is swaging on the bottom at once.
The foot marked F in the drawing is swaged on with the bottom at one.
operation, which increases its strength and reduces its price.
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IMPROVED MEANS FOR FIXING MIRRORS, PICTURES, GLASS OR THE LIKE IN OR TO THE LIDS OF BOXES
Year: 1885

page_text: in or to the Is of DOX08.
We ERNST AUGUST JAHNCKE Manufacturer and HENRY WILLIAM HERBST
Engineer both of Canonbury Works Dorset Street Essex Road Islington in the
County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVED
MEANS FOR FIXING MIRRORS, PICTURES, GLASS OR THE LIKE IN OR TO THE LIDS
OF BOXES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention consists of a method by which mirrors, pictures, transparent
glass, or other suitable articles, may be fastened and framed, in, or to, the lids of
boxes, in the manner hereinafter described.
"
We first form a frame (which we will call the fastening frame) by cutting a
metal blank, to the required shape; we then dish the blank so that the same fits
into the lid of the box and sink the middle of the fastening frame, so as to admit
the mirror, or other article. If the mirror, or other article is to be shewn outside
of the box, the lid of the box is cut out. If the mirror, or other article, is to be
shewn inside the lid of the box, the fastening frame by which the mirror, or other
article, is fixed, is cut out. In the case of transparent glass, both the lid, and the
fastening frame are cut out, thus rendering the contents of the box visible from
the outside. We now place the mirror or other article, in the sunk part of the
fastening frame, and place the said frame, containing the mirror, or other article,
into the lid of the box in such a manner as shewn in the accompanying drawings,
fig. 2 and sections fig. 2 A, and fig. 2 B. We then form projections by pressing out
the sides of the lid, which projections grip over the edge of the fastening frame,
and so secure the said frame to the lid as shewn at "a in fig. 2, sections fig. 2 A,

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 fastening frame as herein before substantially described and shewn in
the accompanying drawings.
2nd. The method by which we secure the fastening frame to the lid as herein-
before substantially described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
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ERNST AUGUST JAHNCKE,
HENRY WILLIAM HERBST.
Year: 1885

page_text: I EDMUND EDWARDS, of the firm of Edwards and Co., Patont Agents and
Engineers, of 35, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to me
from abroad by Emile Anthony, of Antwerp, in the Kingdom of Belgium,
Manufacturer) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention has for its object novel methods of arranging and exhibiting old
enamel in articles of jewellery in the same way as precious stones, and to form
such articles with such special enamels artistically decorated with diamonds and
other precious stones.
For this purpose are used antique enamels obtained from the old ornamental
jewellery known as " Bijoux Flamands," which onamels were manufactured in
Paris about a hundred. years ago for use in the filigree gold mounts made in
Flanders and called "Bijoux Flamands." The most recent date from about thirty
years ago. The antique enamels in question are made upon small plates of fiue
gold and are met with of different shapes such as round, oval, square, heart, or
drop-shaped, of from two to ten millemêtres diameter. The enamel forms a red,
blue, green, or yellow, ground, upon which are set small stars, flowers, or other
designs in gold, which in turn are ornamented with enamel imitations of torquoise,
rubies, and other precious stones.
This form of enamel ornament is quite different from those known as enamels of
Bressans, which are comparatively modern, having been made for about fifteen
years. The latter are generally enamelled on silver, the colours are coarse, and
they are flat instead of being convex like those first mentioned, whilst as there are
only about fifteen varieties of patterns the constant repetition of the same design
renders jewellery decorated with them very monotonous,

page_text: The first described enamel however is so different in the colour and design that
by combining it with modern jewellery as described an infinite variety of artistic
effect is readily obtained.
The present invention therefore consists essentially of an entirely new method
of forming decorative jewellery by combining small antique enamels of the kind
described instead of diamonds or other precious stones with gold or other settings
or mountings of modern workmanship.
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 method of mounting the enamels described instead of precious stones on
articles of jewellery, substantially as described.
.
2. The method of combining with all kinds of modern jewellery antique
enamels obtained from what are well known as Bijoux Flamands," substantially
us described.
3. The novel ornamental jewellery consisting of antique enamels mounted in
gold or silver, and decorated with diamonds or other precious stones, substantially
as described,
WASTE WATER PREVENTER
Year: 1885

page_text: HENRY YULL, 168 3rd Avenue, Queen's Park, Paddington, Plumber and JOHN
THOMSON of Lothian House, Purvis Road, Kensal Green Harrow Road, Plumber do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for A WASTE WATER PREVENTER to be
as follows:-
A small galvanised tank (or any other suitable material) containing a syphon
and ball valve. By the action of pulling down the ball on the ball valve it will
displace the water and start the syphon, thus utilising the action of the ball valve
for two purposes, namely for supplying the tank with water, and also discharging
the water from the tank.
HENRY YULL.
JOHN THOMSON.

page_text: We HENRY YULL of 168 Third Avenue, Queens Park, Paddington, Plumber,
and JOHN THOMSON, of Lothian House, Purvis Road Kensal Green Harrow Road
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of our said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The object of our invention is to manufacture water-waste preventing cisterns in
a simple and efficient manner, by causing the ball to perform two functions, first,
to control the admission of water to the cistern from the ordinary service or other
supply; and, secondly to effect the starting of a syphon, for flushing or other
purposes.
And in order that our said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing a is the cistern,
b is the ball, c is the lever whereby the ball opens and closes the supply valve d,
e is a vertical pipe, the upper end being open, and the lower end passing (water
tight) through the bottom of the cistern, to the flushing pipe. f is a partition,
enclosing the pipe e. This partition f is open below, and does not quite reach to
the bottom of the cistern. The partition f is closed above at f' and the enclosure
combined with the pipe e together form a syphon. g is a bracket attached to the
ball, and h is a cord or chain for actuating the apparatus.
The "ball" b is preferably made in the form of a semi-cylinder and the length
nearly accords with the width of the cistern.
The ball b, operating upon the valve d, admits water to the cistern, until it
becomes sufficiently filled, as usual with such appliances. When it is desired to let
the water out, for flusbing or other purposes, the cord or chain h is sharply pulled;
the result is that the water rushes up the space enclosed in f, and thereby starts
the syphon, and the water continues to flow until the cistern is empty, or
nearly so.
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
1. The manufacture and use of flushing apparatus, constructed, arranged and
operating substantially as herein before described and shewn on the drawing.
2. The application and use, in water waste preventers and flushing apparatus, of
the action of the ball or float in starting and causing the syphon to act, substan-
tially as herein-before described, and shewn on the drawing.
Year: 1885

page_text: The belts are vulcanised under a vulcanizing press at a temperature of 250 to
285 Fahrenheit and the heat and pressure is maintained from half an hour to one
hour and a half according to the thickness and other conditions.
For soles for boots and shoes I prepare in like manner a fabric with the
composition following :-

page_text: I roll this composition on to the fabric to the thickness required and vulcanize
under pressure for three quarters of an hour at a temperature of 250 Fahrenheit
or more.
I also form soles from the composition without canvas and vulcanise them in
moulds.
I also use these compositions for covering canvas and calico for other purposes as
for covering furniture and portmanteaus.
For coverings for machine rollers to which a leather like surface is required
I employ the following compound :-
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India rubber
Sulphuret of antimony
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Sulphur
Sulphate of zinc
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Carbonate of magnesia
1 lb. 8 ounces.
7
"
2t
33
S
"
13
"
The composition is applied around the rollers and is then vulcanised upon them.
The use of magnesia in the proportions herein set forth is of importance, it
renders the composition less liable to change or to be affected by grease and it has
a neutralising action on the sulphur products.
are
The compositions here described which I call by the name of "dermatine"
applicable for many purposes such as those mentioned above, they are tough and
leather like; electrically they are also non conductors and they may be employed
in cases where this quality is required.
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 the canvas or fabric by boiling it with tungstate of soda
and acetate of lead substantially as described.
2. The coating compositions consisting of the several ingredients herein set forth
substantially in the proportions specified.
3. The new products obtained by spreading such compositions upon canvas and
like woven fabrics and vulcanising the same.
4. The application to the manufacture of driving belts, boot and shoe soles and
machine rollers of leather substitutes herein described.
Dated this 16th day of Anril 1886
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
the Liquid from all Contact with Metals.
Year: 1885

page_text: the Liquid from all Contact with Metals.
I, FRANCISCUS JOSEPHUS BERNARDUS RAKEN, of Spinstraal 222, Amsterdam,
Mineral Water Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the saine is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The new syphon has a top formed of metal or other suitable material screwed
or otherwise attached to a glass syphon bottle or vase of the ordinary kind, or to
any other bottle.
The top contains four chambers communicating with each other. A lever, or
knob, or button, or handle is fixed in such a position that when it is moved a
piston rod placed inside the uppermost chamber is raised, the rod being otherwise
depressed by means of a spiral spring. When the spring is released the lower end
of the rod is pressed by it against a diaphragm or washer of rubber or other
material which rests upon the mouth of a hollow cylinder or cone, or otherwise
shaped barrel of hard rubber, glass, earthenware, or other substance, which may be
non-metallic, occupying the second or middle chamber. To the lower end of this
barrel is attached the ordinary syphon glass pipe, or other pipe.
The effect of this arrangement is that when the spring enclosed within the top
of the syphon bottle is moved, the mouth of the internal cylinder or barrel becomes
free, and the liquid in the bottle is allowed to escape through the syphon spout.
This spout is suitably connected with the central cylinder or barrel, the connection
being made in the third chamber of the top. The spout, like the central barrel
may be formed of a non-metallic substance, in which case the liquid is nowhere
brought into contact with metal, either while it is in the bottle, or in the course of
its passage in or out. The fourth, or undermost chamber serves to attach the neck
of the syphon bottle to the top.
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 Royal Letters Patent of the herein described Syphon Bottle, the novelty of
which consists in its receiving, retaining, and discharging liquids absolutely free

page_text: from any contact with metals by having a piston rod pressing by means of a spring
upon a washer resting upon the mouth of a hollow cylinder or barrel, the pressure
being withdrawn by the motion of a lever or other action, the said cylinder or
barrel being suitably connected with a spout, and the whole being properly
supported by a metal or other top attached to a suitable bottle.
Dated this twenty fourth day of December 1885
AN IMPROVEMENT BY WHICH BUTTONS MAY BE MORE READILY FASTENED THAN HITHERTO
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES MILO GRIFFITH Sculptor of 243 Stanhope St Regents, Park WILLIAM
KILSBY Jeweller of 86 High Street Camden Town NW do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for AN IMPROVEMENT BY WHICH BUTTONS MAY BE MORE
READILY FASTENED THAN HITHERTO to be as follows:-
This invention consists, in affixing, to back of button a wire to form a helix or
flat spiral one end of which is fastened to back of button Thence extends straight
to form neck Thence sharp round and round, to, form helix or flat spiral the end
of which is put into, cloth or other material and turned until the button is on one
side and helix on the other.
WILLIAM KILSBY.
JAMES MILO GRIFFITH.

page_text: JAMES MILO GRIFFITH Sculptor, 45 Mornington Road Regents Park, London
WILLIAM KILSBY Jeweller, 16 Delancey St Camden Town do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, reference
being made to the accompanying drawing :-
.
This invention consists in affixing to button A a wire to form the helix or flat
spiral D, one end of which is fastened to button at B by soldering, rivetting, loop-
ring, or other means; thence extending slight way to form neck C, thence sharp
round and round at right angle with neck to form the helix D, fig. 2, a sufficient
room being allowed between the ring or rings to allow any material to pass.
The method of fixing button to cloth or other material is performed by inserting
the end of helix E, fig. 2. into small hole previously pierced for the purpose, and
turned until the helix D is on the one side of material and the button A on the
other.
The aforesaid affixing wire to button may be performed variously, viz, by 1
soldering, rivetting, or where loose button is required, by a loop-ring fig. 3, or other
means. We are aware there is an American stud which has a helix, but a conical
helix, and no neck, which allows the stud to be screwed into shirt, and unscrewed
again easily.
Ours has a flat helix with neck at right angle sharp off from centre which allows
the cloth or other material to pass, then springs on to neck C, over the sharp
angle F fig. 1. and 3, and will not unscrew again as in the back turning. The
button will only turn round and round, and remain with the button on the one
side of cloth and helix on the other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is,
1st A flat helix with neck at right angle affixed to button either by soldering
rivetting, loop-ring, or other means. The improved button being for the purpose
of permanent attachment to cloth or other inaterial without the ordinary method
of sewing.
WILLIAM KILSBY.
JAMES MILO GRIFFITH,
PROCESS AND COM- POUND FOR PRESERVING EGGS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of 67 Strand, in the City of Westminster, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of said invention for PROCESS AND COM-
POUND FOR PRESERVING EGGS, a communication to me from abroad by P. G. Wind
and C. C. Lassen of Sonderburg in the German Empire, Gentlemen, to be as
follows:-
The preparation for preserving eggs, which forms the object of the present
invention, consists of dry hydrate of lime in combination with salicylic acid.
Four grammes of salicylic acid and 120 grammes of hydrate of lime are required
to preserve 200 eggs.
The preparation, mixed in these proportions, is sent into the market, packed in
air-tight metal boxes, and it is used as follows:
Water is poured on the preparation, which is then well stirred, and, after two
hours, the clear solution is drawn off, and poured over the eggs, so that the liquid
stands about 1°/ above the eggs.
Strong paper is then tied over the receptacle containing the eggs, which is put
aside in a cool place.
Eggs, treated in this manner, can be used for any purpose, after lying by
10 months, and will not be found to have suffered in any respect.
HERBERT & Co.,
Agents, 67, Strand.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of 67, Strand, in the City of Westminster, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of said invention for PROCESS AND COM-
POUND FOR PRESERVING EGGS, a communication, to me from abroad by P. G. Wind
and C. C. Lassen, of Sonderburg in the German Empire, Gentlemen, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertaineḍ
in and by the following statement:-
The new preparation or compound for preserving eggs, consists of dry hydrate
of lime in combination with salicylic acid.
Four grammes of salicylic acid and 120 grammes of hydrate of lime should be
used to preserve 200 eggs..
The preparation, mixed in these proportions and packed in air tight metal boxes,
is sent into the market.
The method of using it is as follows:
Water is poured on the preparation, which is then well stirred, and, after two
hours, the clear solution is drawn off and poured over the eggs, so that the liquid
stands about 1/ above the eggs.
in
Strong paper is now tied over the receptacle containing the eggs, which: is then
put aside in a cool place.
Eggs treated in this manner can be used for any purpose after lying by for
10 months, and will be found not to have suffered in any respect.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in. what inanner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. A compound for preserving eggs, consisting of dry hydrate of lime and
salicylic acid, substantially as described.
:
2. Preserving eggs by means of an aqueous solution of. dry bydrate of lime and
salicylic acids; in the manner substantially as described.
1005
The Utilization of the By-products or Waste of Lead Ores for the Manufacture of Pigments therefrom.
Year: 1885

page_text: The Utilization of the By-products or Waste of Lead Ores for
the Manufacture of Pigments therefrom.
I PETER CANNELL BUNN of 435 and 436 Mansion House Chambers Queen
Victoria Street in the City of London Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature
of my said Invention for "THE UTILIZATION OF THE BY-PRODUCTS OR WASTE OF
LEAD ORES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PIGMENTS THEREFROM" to be as follows:-
The object of my Invention is to utilize the bye products or waste of lead ores
such for example as those which result from the washing of lead ores and are
known as wastes slimes and blendes-According to my Invention I take the said
by-products or waste and grind them into a powder or paste and then I mix this
powder or paste with vehicles necessary to constitute it a body colour such for
example as boiled linseed oil with the usual thickenings.
When it is desired to produce any particular color such for example as a blue
I treat the product wet or dry with a solution of Sulphate of Iron and subsequently
I add ferro-cyanide of potassium and an acid and afterwards I wash the product
and produce a blue pigment-I proceed for other colors by treatment with
chemicals in various ways well-known to Chemists for producing the required
colour.
J. HENRY JOHNSON,
Agent for the said Peter Cannell Bunn.

page_text: the Manufacture of Pigments therefrom.
I, PETER CANNELL BUNN of 435 and 436 Mansion House Chambers, Queen
Victoria Street in the City of London, Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my Invention is to utilize the bye-products or waste of lead ores
Euch for example as those which result from the washing of lead ores and are
known as wastes slimes and blendes.
According to my Invention I take the said bye-products or waste and grind
them into a powder or paste and then I mix this powder or paste with vehicles
necessary to constitute it a body colour such for example as boiled linseed oil with
the usual thickenings.
When it is desired to produce any particular colour for example as a blue, I treat
the product wet or dry with a solution of sulphate of iron, and subsequently I add
ferro-cyanide of potassium and an acid and afterwards I wash the product and
produce a blue pigment. I proceed for other colours by treatment with chemicals
in various ways, well known to chemists, for producing the required colour.
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 utilization of the bye-products or waste of lead ores by treating them in the
manner herein before described to manufacture pigments therefrom,
Dated this 1st day of April 1886.
J. HENRY JOHNSON,
Agent for the said Peter Cannell Bunn.
IMPROVED MEANS WHEREBY EXTENSIVE ADVERTISING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED IN A SIMPLE EFFICIENT AND COMPARATIVELY INEXPENSIVE MANNER
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I EDWIN JOSEPH HAYBALL of 46 Thorne Street, Wandsworth Road in the
County of Surrey Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
" IMPROVED MEANS WHEREBY EXTENSIVE ADVERTISING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED
IN A SIMPLE EFFICIENT AND COMPARATIVELY INEXPENSIVE MANNER » to be as
follows:-
My invention has for its object the accomplishment of extensive and efficient
advertising by simple and comparatively inexpensive means. I carry my invention
into practice by printing in any convenient manner and in any desired style and
color or colors on every piece, or on so many pieces, as may be desired of the
wood of which a bundle of fire-wood is composed the desired advertisement or
advertisements.
Date : L 1
T

page_text: I EDWIN JOSEPH HAYBALL of 46 Thorne Street Wandsworth Road in the
County of Surrey; Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"AN IMPROVED SYSTEM OF ADVERTISING " and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statenient :-
My invention has for its object the accomplishment of extensive and efficient
advertising by simple and comparatively inexpensive means. I carry my invention
into practice by advertising within a bundle of firewood, or by printing in any
convenient manner, and in any desired style and color or colors on every piece, or
on so many pieces as may be desired of the wood of which a bundle of fire-wood
is composed the desired advertisement or advertisements.
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 system of advertising within a bundle of fire-wood, and on every
piece or so many pieces as may be desired of the wood of which a bundle of fire
wood is composed, substantially as and for the purposes described in the foregoing
specification.
Dated this 26th day of June 1905
IMPROVEMENTS IN PROTECTING FENCE POSTS, AND JOINTS OF FENCE RAILS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ROBERT GRIFFITHS, of Stafford in the county of Stafford, Architect and County
Surveyor do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN PROTECTING FENCE POSTS, AND JOINTS OF FENCE RAILS" to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to an improved form of protecting cap for fence posts and
joints of fence rails. The cap is constructed of cast iron or other metal the centre
portion of which fits on to the vertical post and is secured thereto by screws and
on each side of this central portion are projecting wings which fit over the upper
angles or sides of the adjacent rails to which they are also secured by screws if
necessary.
:
HUGHES & SON,
Agents for the Petitioner.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Protecting Fence Posts and Joints of Fence
Rails.
I, ROBERT GRIFFITHS, of Stafford, in the County of Stafford, Architect and
County Surveyor, do hereby declare -the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained.
in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to an improved cap for post and rail fences for the
purpose of strengthening the same and protecting them from decaying at the
joints under the influence of the weather. The cap is formed of metal, preferably.
cast iron, and fits over the head of the post, whilst angular wings at opposite sides,
fit over and protect short portions of the rails adjacent to the post. And in order
that my Invention may be more fully understood, I have hereto annexed a sheet
of drawings illustrative thereof. Fig. 1 is an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan view.
A is the post and B are the rails. Over the head of the post is fitted a metal
cap C from which project angular wings D which fit over and are attached by
screws to the two upper sides of the rails. The cap C is also attached by screws
to the post.
The fence is thus rendered strong and durable and the appearance improved.
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 employment of metal caps in the construction of post rail fences, substantially
as herein shewn and described.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, GEORGE ADAMSON, of Tynevale Terrace, Gateshead in the County of Durham,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object the prevention of dangerous straining or actual
breaking of the chain cables, ropes or hawsers, whether of hemp or wire used on
board ships for "riding" at anchor, towing or for warping and mooring when
in port
Instead of making such "riding." or "warping-bitts" or "bollards" a rigid part
of the structure of the ship they form a separate fitting sliding, in grooves or on
guides, in a bedplate which is firmly secured to the ship their sliding motion being
controlled by powerful metallic springs (preferably spiral) or by some elastic
substance, as India rubber, placed between the "bitts" or "bollards" and the fixed
bedplate.
The "bitts" or "bollards" will be preferably arranged to slide both ways in the
bedplate, springs being fitted at each end which when used for warping especially―
will be of great advantage in providing for their elastic movement acting in either
direction.
As applied to "bollards" or mooring posts on dock heads or quays they will be
fitted to slide in a bedplate firmly secured by foundation bolts or other means to
the masonry their movements being controlled by springs fitted as before described.
Dated this 27th day of November 188k.

page_text: The springs which I propose to use are of the section invented by Mr Timmis
Engineer, which are very powerful and uniformly elastic in action, but other
forms of metallic springs may be adopted or elastic substances such as india
rubber may be applied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
In riding or warping "bitts" or "bollards" providing for elastic action in the
direction of the tension of the cable or bawser by fitting the "bitts" or "bollards"
so as to slide in a fixed bedplate under the control of metallic or other springs or
elastic material substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated the 5th day of August 1886.
Witness:
T. J. DANSON, F. Inst. P.A.,
2, St. Nicholas Buildings,
Newcastle upon Tyne.
GEORGE ADAMSON.
BOTTLE STOPPER AND SUPPORT FOR SAME, INTERNAL
Year: 1885

page_text: I THOMAS THOMPSON 17 South Bank Street Blackpool in the county of
Lancashire Herb beer manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for BOTTLE STOPPER AND SUPPORT FOR SAME, INTERNAL to be as follows:-
To be used for fermented beers, porter, Wines, Spirits, or any kind of liquids
There is an india rubber ring in the bottle head, or attached to the stopper the
stopper is something in design to a collar stud being made of Glass, Wood, pot
stone cork or any other material,
The small end projecting above the bottle head so as to allow of the slotted disc
to be forced between the two, thus supporting it. The slotted disc or supporter
is made of Iron, Tin, Zinc Wood or any other material being fastened to the bottle
by a chain string or wire it is indented about two thirds its diameter to about
of an inch so as to raise the stopper it is about the size of a halfpenny.
Dated this 7th day of September 1885.
THOMAS THOMPSON,
Applicant.

page_text: I THOMAS THOMPSON 17 South Bank Street Blackpool, Herb beer Manufacturer
in the County of Lancaster do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOTTLE STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES CONTAINING FERMENTED AND
OTHER LIQUIDS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The first part of this invention relates to the closing of bottles by means of an
internal stopper the design of the stopper being ball bottom cone centre and disc
top Fig. 1 A. The disc top coming through the bottle head so as to allow of the
slotted disc to be forced between bottle head and head of stopper thus forcing the
ball end of the stopper well against an elastic ring formed in the mouth of the
bottle Fig. D and thus holding it airtight. The stopper can be made of glass
wood pot or any other suitable material.
The second part of this invention relates to a slotted disc which can be made
of zinc tin or any other suitable material. It is about the size of a halfpenny and
slotted same as Fig. 3 B being raised about two thirds its diameter to about one
quarter of an inch high Fig. 4 B, and can be attached to the bottle either by a
chain, wire or string round bottle neck Fig. 5 F.or by two downsides with pivots
to work in bottle head Fig. 4 E or the downsides can be fastened with wire
round bottle head instead of pivots so as to fasten disc, to prevent it being lost.
In corking The bottle is turned upside down, holding it dropless till stopper
drops into its place, then force slotted disc between bottle head and top of stopper,
the work of corking. being then complete Fig. 5.
In opening-Force back slotted disc and press in the stopper.
In order that it may be better understood I hereby furnish you with drawings.
Having thus described the nature of my invention, and the manner of performing
the same, I would have it understood, that I claim
The construction and use of stopping bottles and closing the same substantially
as herein described and shown in drawings annexed.
Dated this 27th dow of M... 1000
A NEW OR IMPROVED COMPOSITION OF CHOCOLATE
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, HENRI RAMOGNINO, of 26 rue St. Sepulcre, Marseilles, France, Doctor of
Medicine do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW OR IMPROVED
COMPOSITION OF CHOCOLATE and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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My invention relates to the addition of purified Norwegian' tar, to the substances
usually employed in the manufacture of chocolate, such as sugar, cocoa, vanilla, for
food as well as that used in the manufacture of confectionery.
Chocolate, which in itself is very nutritious, will be made by this addition still
more so, and will thus become a subtantial and strengthening aliment.
The proportion of tar that I add, is about two grammes, fifty centigrammes per
kilogramme of chocolate, All the ingredients are mixed with the tar in the usual
manner, and by the ordinary apparatuses.
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 addition of purified tar in the manufacture of chocolate.