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Device for Facilitating the Removal of Money from a Counter or Till.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 5th July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 21st Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Device for Facilitating the Removal of Money from a Counter
or Till.
I, CHARLES VANDELEUR BURTON of 24 Wimpole Street London W, Bachelor of
Science do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A hollow of the formn hereinafter described is made in the counter or till, or in a
separato article of metal, earthenware or other suitable material; such article to be
placed upon the counter, or to be let into the counter or till so as to lie flush with
the same. The hollow is shewn in plan (outline only) in fig. 1, in longitu linal
sectional elevation in fig. 2 and in transverse sectional elevation in fig. 3. From this its
form will be apparent. When money is placed in such a hollow, it is much more
easily, quickly, and safely picked up than if it had been placed in the usual spherical
hollow of a till, or laid upon a flat counter. This is especially the case when the
recipient of the money is wearing gloves.
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page_text: A Device for Facilitating the Removal of Money from a Counter
or Till.
1, CHARLES VANDELEUR BURTON of 24 Wimpole Street, London W, Bachelor of
Science, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
A hollow of the form hereinafter described is made in the counter or till, or in a
separate article of metal, earthenware or other suitable material, such article to be
placed upon the counter, or to be let into the counter or till so as to lie flush with the
same. The hollow is shown in plan in figure 1; in longitudinal sectional olevation in
figure 2; and in transverse sectional olevation in figure 3; reference being made to
the drawings accompanying my provisional specification. The form of the hollow
will thus be made apparent. When coins or other small articles are placed in such a
hollow, they are much more easily, quickly and safely picked up than if they had
been laid on a flat counter, or placed in the ordinary spherical hollow of a till. This
is especially the case when the recipient of the coins or other articles is wearing
gloves. The whole device consists in having a suitably shaped hollow, wherein tho
coins or other articles are placed; the exterior form of the receptacle being a matter
of indifference; nor is any claim made in respect of material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :
1. The device of having a hollow in the form of a canal, trough or groove, sub-
stantially as heroin described, wherein coins or other small articles may be placed, and
from which they may be easily, quickly, and safely removed.
Dated this 19th day of Feb 1000
Plastic Compounds for Modeling forms for moulding and casting
Year: 1888

page_text: I, HENRY CHARLES BRAUN of 28 Clepstone Street London W. in the County of
Middlesex Engineer 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 Plastic Compounds for Modeling forms for moulding and
casting and is specially applicable to the moulding of artificial dentures in forming
the base plate upon which to erect mineral teeth preliminary to the making of the mould
in which the permanent vulcanized plates of such artificial dentures are formed; the
nature of this invention consists in the compound claimed.
The method of making this compound is as follows:-
One part of stearine by weight is fused at a gentle heat. Next two parts of finely
pulverized talc are intimately mixed therewith by stirring after which four parts of
Gum shellac are stirred therein so that all of the ingredients are intimately mixed and
uniformly incorporated with each other after which the mass is rolled into sheets or
pressed into forms for use.
The product has great tenacity and hardness but with a temperature above that at
which bees wax is plastic it can be bent and readily moulded into form and will
retain such form at temperatures required for the attaching of the mineral teeth with
the soft wax so that the plate model preserves its form whilst the modeling of the forms

page_text: for the gums and the attaching of the teeth proceeds. Instead of Stearine, Paraffin
or Spermaceti or animal fats may be substituted although the latter is less desirable
and the proportions of ingredients may be varied so as to modify the degree of stiff-
ness and fusibility of the compound, adapting it thereby to use with other cements
than wax.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
The new plastic compound consisting of Stearine with tale and gum shellac,
substantially as set forth and described.
Dated this Eighth day of May 1888
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 20th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 20th Aor., 1889
I WILLIAM PEYTON, of 28 Woodsley View Leeds, in the County of York out of
Business do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A Chimney Head or pot made of burnt Clay, or other material in the shape of a
pipe having on the outside just above the base a series of trumpet shaped holes or
inlets continued by tubes constructed in the thickness of the pipe in an upward
direction for about half its height and finishing in slits or holes, on the inside of the
pipe or in the place of the tubes, there may be open channels.

page_text: I WILLIAM PEYTON of 28 Woodsley View Leeds in the County of York out of
Business 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 :-
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A Chimney Head or Pot made of Burnt Clay or other material in the shape of a
pipe having on the outside just above the base a series of trumpet shaped holes or
inlets marked "
on plan these inlets touching each other on the periphery and
continued by tubes marked "b." on plan of such dimensions as may be determined
upon with regard to the size of the Chimney Head or Pot and constructed or formed
in the thickness of the Head or Pot or the exterior thereof or otherwise and going in
an upward direction for about half its height and finishing in slits or holes on the
inside of the pipe or Chimney Head or Pot or in place of the tubes marked "b." on
the plan there may be substituted open channels or groves.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The prevention of down draughts in Chimnies.
2. The trumpet shaped holes covering a larger surface on the outside than the area
of the tubes the wind or air is therein compressed and consequently is forced through
the tubes towards the top of the Head or Pot with increased strength.
3. The Chimney Head or Top having no Cowl or other obstruction on the apex can
be swept or cleaned as an ordinary Chimney and the Trumpet holes and tubes in
consequence of the current of air passing through them always maintain themselves
clear of obstruction.
Year: 1888

page_text: hereby declare the nature of this invention to he as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide an apparatus that at the same time that
it douches the body may also be used for rubbing the skin, which from a hygienic
point of view is very beneficial.
I make my apparatus of Indiarubber or some similarly flexible material, generally
in the shape and approximate size of an ordinary hand brush, the handle or upper
part of which in my contrivance is represented by a hollow body, generally made of
rubber or of similar flexible material, the bristles being represented by numerous
perforated nipples equally made of rubber or similar flexible material issuing from the
said hollow main body, which communicates, by means of a flexible tube with a water
supply.
When iny apparatus is in use it is attached to a water supply and water is.allowed-
to flow through the above mentioned flexible tube into the hollow main body of
apparatus, whence it flows through the perforated rubber nipples, causing the douche.
The flexible tube permits of the instrument being moved in every direction.
London. 30th October 1888.
C. R. BONNE & Co.,
Agents to the Applicant.

page_text: 1, ARTHUR KAHN, Doctor of Medicine, of Bonn, in the Empire of Germany, 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 provide an apparatus that at the same time that it
douches the body may also be used for rubbing the skin, which from a hygienic point
of view is very beneficial.
I generally make my apparatus entirely of india-rubber or some similarly flexible
material, generally in the shape and approximate size of an ordinary hand brush, as
shewn in the accompanying drawings, according to which the apparatus consists of
the hollow main body a, Fig. 1 & 2 from which issue nipples b, representing in fact
By means of a flexible tube c, Fig. 2 water may
the bristles of an ordinary brush.
be led into the hollow main body a, whence it passes through perforations made either
through the nipples themselves or between them, as shewn in dotted lines d, Fig. 2 or
in both manners, the object being as first above described to cause a water douche to
take place simultaneously with the flesh brushing.
I sometimes make the main body of the apparatus of other than flexible material,
the nipples however being always flexible.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A douche and flesh brush combined consisting of a hollow main body and flexible
nipples, with provision for water being introduced and again discharged as a douch
through perforations made either in the nipples or in the main body direct, in the
manner as and for the purposes described.
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Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug.. 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept, 1888
HENRY LEE HIND 156 Usk Road Battersea, London Baker & Flour Dealer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A wedge shaped malable Iron Hasp, made with two spikes at one end & an oblong
slot at the other, through which an iron wedge is made to fit, same being attached to
Hasp, by small piece of Chain. To use this article the Hasp must be placed on the
door jamb, bent part of Hasp resting on outside corner of Jamb, spikes inwards to it,
force door to, that drives the two spikes right into the wood & firmly attaches Hasp to
the Jamb, & all then to be done, is to push the iron wedge into slot made for that
purpose, & nobody on the outside can open door, without great violence, & then only
by tearing Hasp bodily from the wood where fixed, which if attempted, would wake
the soundest sleeper.
A Thief opening lock with skeleton keys, or undoing bolts with wire noose, or if
key were in lock, opening same with key plyers, would still find himself foiled by this
fasten.

page_text: Improved Door Fastener.
1 HENRY LEE HIND, of 156 Usk Road, Battersea, S.W. do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained, in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a simple portable device for securing a door being instantly
applied without the aid of screws or other fastening means.
The invention will be best understood by describing it with aid of the accompanying
drawings.
Figure 1, perspective view of one side of fastener, held to jamb of door.
Figure 2, perspective view of other side of fastener detached.
Figure 3, sectional view of fastener at the point of being secured to jamb by
closing a door.
Figure 4, sectional view showing door closed and secured.
The fastener consists of a plate of metal the part A, going between the door and
jamb, and the B part, remaining outside; in the part B, is a slot D, through which a
wedge C, is inserted to secure the door; the A part is firmly held by spikes E,
which are driven into the jamb by the closing of the door. F, jamb of door,
and G, door.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
A door fastener as hereinbefore described and represented in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 25th day of August 1888.
Suspenders.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1888
Specification Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1888
Suspenders.
I HENRY WILLIAM EVERARD of the Brownsfield Mills, Manchester, Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
The object of this invention is the manufacture of the band or web portion of the
brace in a flat tubular form whereby a receptacle is afforded to the wearer for carrying
money papers or other valuables and forming a substitute for a purse.
In performing my invention I manufacture the band or webbing of the improved
brace of either a seamless tube of cotton or other woven fabric or I double the fabric
or other material employed and sew the longitudinal edges thereof together or sew two
fabrics together to form the tube. And in order to obtain access to the receptacle I
leave open the front extremity of the webbing or tube so that by inserting and pushing
the contents up the tube and then replacing the buckle I am thus enabled to secure
any articles from observation and to preserve the same in safety.
I wish it to be understood that I make no claim to the manufacture of braces of
tubular or hollow fabric save and except when provided with a slit or opening at the
front extremities as and for the purposes aforesaid.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved manufacture of the bands or webs of braces in a tubular or hollow
form and with slits or openings at the front extremities substantially as and for the
purpose herein before described.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office,
55, Market Street, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, LORENTZ ALBERT GROTH, of No. 3 Tokenhouse Buildings in the City of London,
Civil Engineer, as a communication to me from abroad by Georges_Carette,
Manufacturer, trading as Georges Carette & Co., in the City of Nuremberg, Kingdom
of Bavaria, German Empire 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 Figures 1
and 2 on the accompanying drawings :—
The object of this Invention is to produce a simple and cheap mechanism for
automatic moving of toys, and refers more particularly to ships. Fig. 1 and 2 shew a
vertical section and longitudinal view of a pad ile steamer, a being the axle, provided
with the two paddle wheels t, t. On the same axle, and between the paddle wheels,
are fixed two wheels srand s¹ ; and also a hook 6 is loosely hung upon it in the two
prongs of which, in separate slits c' c¹ therein rests the axle moveable in a vertical
direction in said slits the ends of which also rest in the wheels s r and s¹ r¹. On
the said axle e is fixed a fly-wheel f, connected to the drum h, on which the string g
is to be wound up. In order to set the toy in motion, the hook b is turned with the
prongs upwards, as shown by dotted lines in fig. 1, the string a wound up on the
drum h, and then rapidly unwounded again, whereby the fly-wheel and axle e are
brought in rapid rotation. The hook 6 and the axle e are then permitted to swing in
the other direction, whereby the rotating axle e together with the fly-wheel produce
a power large enough to move the toy, by transferring the power to the paddle
wheels t, t¹.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Feb., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 5th Feb., 1889
We, THOMAS INNES GRAY, of 129 Bowes Street, Waterloo, Blyth, Blacksmith and
ERNEST EDWARD ARKLESS, of 1, Bath Terrace, Blyth, (Northumberland,) Ship
Broker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
1st. There is a Screw Stud projecting from the Combing of the Ship's Hatchway,
with shoulder or collar, so as it can be rivetted or scrowed to Combings, sufficient in
length for a Clasp, Clamp, or Grip, and a Nut or Thumb Screw.
2ndly. Clasp, Clamp, or Grip, with a Hole, in order that it may be placed over the
Stud, also two projections at each end; one in order to Clasp the Bar, the other is to
equalise tho Clasp, Clamp, or grip, so that it may retain a firm Grip of the tarpauline
when Screwed up.
An Improved Means for Supporting in any Desired Position the Windows of Vehicles and the like.
Year: 1888

page_text: An Improved Means for Supporting in any Desired Position the
Windows of Vehicles and the like.
I, GEORGE PRINCE of Warehouse Hill, Call Lane, Leeds, in the County of York,
Whitesmith do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to give a simpler and more perfect way of
regulating the windows of Railway Carriage, and analogous Articles; and
may be this described-to the sliding frame of Window I fix a stud that projects through
the door, and to the inside of Carriage, and on this stud 1 fix a handle, ring or hook
that when the window is librated will drop into, or may be pressed into a notched
plate that I fix on the inside of the Carriage door and so hold the window in position
required according to the notches thero is made.
Dated this 12th day of March 1888.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means for Supporting in any Desired. Position the
Windows of Vehicles and the like.
GEORGE PRINCE Whitesmith Warehouse hill Call Lane Leeds in the County of
York do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner, the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to lowering-lifting & fixing in any desired position the
windows of Vehicles, and the like-my improvement having for its object the certainty
of being able to open or shut any window from the inside of the Vehicle, as well as
keeping it in any desired position.
Fig. I is a front view of a door shewing the window C partially lowered-A is a
plate of metal slotted from top to bottom-having notches cut in the same at certain
distances to hold the handle ring B where required.
Fig. 2 is an edge view or section of the door shewing the window closed-Cheing
the window-to lower rail of which is attached a shaped bracket D,-fixed to this bracket
is a spring E the object of which is when the window is lifted high enough-to
push it over the water bar Fas also to keep the handle ring against the slotted plate.
B is the handle ring-by which the movements take place A is the metal plate slotted
and notched.
By moving the handle ring B up or down-the window is lifted or lowered or
fixed in any position by letting the same drop into one of the notches in the slotted
plate.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed-I claim-
Ist. The construction of the slotted plate with notches-the shaped bracket with
spring and the handle ring attached, worked as herein before shewn and substantially
as described in Figs. 1 & 2 of the accompanying drawings.
2. I claim that they cannot be removed with a knife like leather or cloth straps,
but will require great force to damage any part of them.
3. That Travellers cannot be carried past their destination through being unable to
open the window & communicate with the person in charge.
Dated this day December 8th 1888.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 10th Feb., 1888
I, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine Lake & Co., Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to brushes and comprises the employment of natural whale-
bone in the manufacture of brushes for use in the house, and in breweries, stables,
and the like.
Natural whale-bone has the advantage of being stronger and less liable to become
dirty, and therefore of being more economical than artificial whale-bone called Indian
or Paris whale-bone which is obtained from horn or vegetable substances, or than any
other material heretofore employed.
The brushes designed for breweries, can be manufactured from a mixture of natural
whale-bone and vegetable fibre.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
First. The manufacture of brushes of any kind, from natural whale-bone.
Second. The manufacture of brushes chiefly designed for use in breweries, from a
mixture of natural whale-bone and vegetable fibre.
Din Cth dan of Ia 1800
A SYPHON
Year: 1888

page_text: ROBERT BOCOCK 25 the Strait Lincoln I do hereby declare the nature of my inven-
tion for STARTING A SYPHON and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement
The drawing accompanying this specification shews the section and internal elevation
of a syphon flushing cistern for Water Closets and its starting mechanism.
A container plate marked A, is fixed parallel to bottom of cistern, resting on
projection at end, and sides, having a two inch space between.
The container plate A has a one inch lip on front edge B, and an outlet to syphon C
in one corner.
Under container plate A, is a vertical oblong sliding plate D, with an arm pivotted
on lever E.
On pulling down handle F, on lever E, it pushes sliding plate D, horizontally past
outlet C, forcing the water over crown of syphon causing a suction which holds sliding
plate D in position, until flush has ceased having emptied cistern down to edge of
lip B, when weight G, on lever E slides oblong plate D, back to its normal position.
As soon as the discharge has taken place the cistern is refilled, by. means of a Ball
Tap the water finding its way into the container.
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 a Patent for is
The action of starting the syphon by means of lever with oblong sliding and
container plates A and D which compresses and forces the water up into syphon
through corner of container plate causing a perfect flush with the usual two gallons of
water or equally good with half the quantity if required; but I do not confine myself
to claim one particular size or shape for container or sliding plates, or any one position
of outlet to siphon.
An Improved "Gallery" for Fitting Reflectors to Gas Brackets, Gasaliers, or Lamps.
Year: 1888

page_text: An Improved "Gallery" for Fitting Reflectors to Gas Brackets,
Gasaliers, or Lamps.
1, GEORGE HUDSON, of Victoria Works, Fawcett Street, Sunderland, in the County
of Durham, Gas and Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a "gallery," which replaces the ordinary globe "gallery,"
but may in some cases be used in conjunction with or form part of it, and is for the
purpose of carrying a reflector, which may be of any shape or material, and which
can be turned so as to reflect the light from any point of the circle in which it
moves and may be set vertical or at such an angle as to reflect the light downward.
On the accompanying sheet of drawings my invention is shewn as applied to an
ordinary gas bracket without a globe.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation Fig. 2 a plan Fig. 3 a view looking on the back
of the reflector and Fig. 4 is a portion of a plan of the "gallery" holding a curved
reflector.
A is the gas bracket B the burner screwed into the socket pieco C which is screwed
to receive the "gallery" bracket D and upon which it can be turned to any point of a
circle. At the outer end of the gallery bracket D a hinge is formed by the jaws E E,
and a bolt F upon which is mounted the socket G which carries the reflector H fixed
by set screws JJ. The reflector on Fig. 1 is shewn standing inclined toward the
light in which position it can be fixed by screwing the jaws E E, by means of the
thumb screw on the bolt F so as to grip the socket G between them or by other
obvious means. The reflector when vertical as shewn by the dotted lines is prevented
falling outward by a stop K formed on the socket which comes in contact with a
projection L on the "gallery."
When fitted to a light enclosed in a globe the reflector "gallery" may form
part of the globe gallery as an extension of one of the arms or. it may be separate
and screwed on to the socket piece C under the globe "gallery."
I do not confine myself to the details in carrying out my invention as numerous
modifications are clearly admissable and the "gallery" carrying the reflector,
whether forming a separate fitting or part of the ordinary globe "gallery," may or
may not be made with a hinge to alter the angle of the reflector.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that with
the above named reservation as to details what I claim is :-
The construction and application to gas brackets, gasaliers or lamps of a gallery
to carry a reflector which can be set at any desired position, and which may by
means of a hinge be inclined toward the light; said gallery forming either a
separate fitting or forming part of the ordinary globe gallery substantially as
described and illustrated.
Year: 1888

page_text: I LORENTZ ALBERT GROTH, of No. 3 Tokenhouse Buildings in the City of London,
Civil Engineer 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 figures 1 to 7 in the accompanying
drawings:-
In manufacturing these tin swords for children in a larger style any tinning of the
single parts will be avoided. For fastening the plate a to the respective parts of the
sheath b. two triangular laps c c are cut out on the side of the sheath and raised before
the same has been curved. The plate a properly ornamented has its ends formed into
a triangular shape, cl c¹ corresponding to the above mentioned incuts produced by the
cut out laps c c. After having raised the said laps cc and put the ends of plate a between
them, they are pressed down so as to completely close the cavities, whereby the plate
will be sufficiently fixed see figure 1 & 2. Figures 3 and 4 show the introducing of
the footpiece d into the slit h of the lower part of the sheath and how it is secured in
its position against any sideward movement by means of the extending parts n. n.
rivet m fastens the whole whereby no tinning will be necessary. Fig. 5 shows the
fixing of the leather girth e to the buckle fand figure 6 the curving of the points g g
and their slinging to the girth e. Fig. 7 shews double bowing over the points g g and
the complete fixing of the girth e.
A

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
To avoid the tinning in the manufacturing tin swords with belts for children
1st) The fastening of the plate a to the sheath 6 by means of triangular shaped
ends c. c of the plate a and corresponding cavities c¹ c¹ in the sheath b.
2nd) The fixing up the footpiece to the sheath by the rivet m and
3rd) The fastening of the buckle f to the belt by means of points 9 principally as
herein described and shewn by accompanying drawings.
Improvements in Lawn Tennis Poles.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th Apr., 1889-Accepted, 29th June, 1889.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lawn Tennis Poles.
I, THOMAS BENJAMIN EARLE 16 Royal Parade Blackheath Kent Decorator and
Contractor do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
LAWN TENNIS POLES to be as follows:-
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A band of metal "A" fixed to the tennis pole, having attached to the same two
B," "B," in which work two iron rods "C" "C" having the ends flanged
al "D." "D." & eyes through which pass, at will, two iron pins "E." "E," the rods
having enough play in the eyes B. B. to be moved to any angle from the poles, and a
wheel "G" fixed in the pole for top rope of net to pass over.
Dated this Fourteenth day of July 1888.
THOMAS B. EARLE,
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lawn Tennis Poles.
I, THOMAS BENJAMIN EARLE 16 Royal Parade Blackheath, Kent, Decorator
and Contractor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
A band of metal A. A. fixed round the tennis poles, near the top of the pole, with
two eyes B B in or attached to the said band, in which work two iron guy rods C C
with bottom ends D D flanged and eyes through the same for iron pins E E to pass
through for means of fixing same to the ground, the rods having sufficient play in the
eyes B B of the metal bands near the top of the poles to be moved at will to any
angle from the poles and wheels G G fixed in the poles for top and or bottom rope of
the net to pass over or through. the poles and fix to metal fastenings F on the poles,
which said poles are to have pins H H at the bottom ends of the same to prevent the
bases from shifting in the ground, as shown in drawings furnished with the provisional
specification No. 10233 dated 14th July 1888 of which this is the complete one.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed' I declare that what I
claim is:
1st. The means of supporting tennis poles with iron guy rods which being unable
to stretch keep the poles in the same position as they are fixed.
2nd. The means of guiding, tightening, and fixing the ropes that support the net.
3rd. The compactness & portability of the poles and supports.
Dated this 10th day of April 1889
THOMAS B. EARLE.
An Improvement in Flower Pots.
Year: 1888

page_text: Dale of Application, 26th Apr., 1888
specification Accepted, 1st June, 1888
An Improvement in Flower Pots.
I, JOHN SAXBY, of Coldharbour Lawn, Wivelsfield, near Burgess Hill, Sussex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
My invention relates to a construction of flower pot in such a manner that the plant
in it can be watered without disturbing or washing away the surface of the soil as I
will describe referring to the accompanying drawing which represents a vertical
section of a flower pot according to my invention.
Around the pot near the upper part I form an annular trough A from which holes
open into the interior of the pot below the surface of the soil S. Watering is effected
by pouring water into the trough A whence it soaks into the soil.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The construction and use of a flower pot substantially as described and shewn.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: 1, WILLIAM THOMAS WRIGHT of 145 Oxford Street London, in the County of
Middlesex, Silversmith Trading as Wright and Davies, 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:-
These Improvements relate to the shape and form of the projecting mouth piece of
the flask and consists of shaping the mouth piece at its end obliquely with the
direction of the mouth piece thus in the side elevation of such projecting mouth piece
according to my improvements the line representing such end of the mouth piece is
not at right angles to the direction of such mouth piece but shall form an angle of less
than 90% (ninety degrees) with the longer side of such mouth piece.
The line aforesaid (which in side elevation of the mouth piece represents the end or
opening of the same) may be either of a concave, convex, ogee or any other
curvilinear form.
The advantages of these improvements are that the contents of the flask are more
easily drank when placed to the lips and are also more easily poured out from
the flask.
The opening of this obliquely ended mouth piece may be closed with any ordinary
stopper such as screw-cap, Bayonet-cap or such like fixing.
In order that the nature of my said improvements may be the more fully understood I
will now proceed to describe the several figures on the sheet of drawings hereunto
annexed, all of which figures are marked with the like letters of reference throughout.
Figure 1. is a Geometrical side elevation of a portion of a flask shewing the neck
and mouth piece shaped at the end according to my improvements, A, is the body of
the flask. B. the neck and C, represents the curved obliquely shaped mouthpiece
which is shown in concave form.
Figures 2, and 3, of my said improvements are modifications of, Figure 1.
Figure 4, is a perspective view of my said improvements fitted with a 'Bayonet'

page_text: As my said improvements are capable of various modifications without departing
from the principle thereof, I do not restrict myself to material or dimensions or to the
precise form or placement of the several parts thereof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
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The formation of the end of the mouthpiece of an ordinary Drinking Flask in such
a manner that its side elevation forms an oblique curvilinear line with the direction of
such mouthpiece as before described and set forth and illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 25th day of July 1888.
RAYNER & CASSELL,
43, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
AN IMPROVED CIGAR CUTTER, MATCH STAND AND ADVERTISER COMBINED
Year: 1888

page_text: I SAMUEL SKERRITT of 9 Harrington Place Sheffield in the County of York Ironsmith
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for "AN IMPROVED CIGAR CUTTER,
MATCH STAND AND ADVERTISER COMBINED" 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 cigar cutter, match stand, and advertiser
combined the said stand being made of brass or other suitable material with two hollow
sides into which are placed cigar cutters.
At the top are the match boxes and a bell and tongue is placed in the inside of the
said stand, and the back and front thereof are formed by means of two tablets on
which are placed suitable advertisements. The bottom of the stand serves as ash trays
and match strikers.
The following is a detailed description of my invention with reference to the
drawings.
The stand is made triangular in shape with the ash trays D jutting out from the
sides thereof and the match strikers F running along the back and front; the cigar
cutters B are placed one on each side and are constructed after the manner of ordinary
cigar cutters, the match boxes A are placed one on either side of the bell striker Č
and the advertising tablets E are fixed in grooves and cover the bell and match boxes
the whole forming a useful and attractive stand for Hotel or other tables.
The materials used and the general details of construction are similar to those
employed in the ordinary manufacture of the different articles above described in
combination.
The accompanying drawings illustrate my invention, the same letters of reference
applying to the different views.
Fig. 1. is a section shewing match boxes A cigar cutters. B. Bell. C. and
ash tray D.
Fig. 2. is a plan shewing spaces E for advertising, also match strikers F.
Fig. 3. is an end view in elevation.
Fig. 4. is a side view in elevation.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
An improved stand triangular in shape having match boxes, bell, match strikers, cigar
cutters and advertising tablets in combination as hereinbefore specified, described and
as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 8th day of October 1888.

page_text: Date of Application, 10th July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 10th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th Nov., 1888
SAMUEL SKERRITT 9 Harrington Place Sheffield in the County of York Whitesmith
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a stand made in brass or any kind of metal or other suitable
material. It is about six inches in length and about three inches on the base. It is
made triangle shape and on the top forms a match-box and at each end is a cigar cutter
that works perpendicular. At each side is a slot and each slot receives a piece of glass,
metal or cardboard. Round the edge of the bottom base is chased so as to answer as a
match striker.
Dated this 9th day of July 1888.
Year: 1888

page_text: JOHN JACKSON Stair Pad Manufacturer 53 Barton Street Moss Side Manchester
tradeing as the Sponge Stair Pad Co. 15B Spring Gardens Manchester do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A felted material composed of sponge, sponge waste, jute, wool, and other fibrous
materials as cotton, cotton waste, surat, tow, hemp, esparto grass, singley with sponge
and combined-into a pulp-with any one or more.

page_text: I, JOHN JACKSON of 53 Barton Street Moss Side Manchester Agent and trading
as the Sponge Stair Pad Co. 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 as for its object the making of an improved felted fabric, composed
of sponge, sponge waste, jute, wool, and other fibrous materials, as cotton, cotton
waste, surat, tow, hemp, esparto grass, singley with sponge or sponge waste, combined
into a pulp, with any one or more of the above materials, to be made into carpet
linings, wall papers, or other goods for which it is applicable by the various materials,
having a greater quantity of sponge in ratio, to the materials used with it, by being
ground or cut up with a cutting or rag machine into small particles, and so joining
together with water and size or starch into a pulp or soft paste together with a thin
scrim or cotton fabric or threads inixed with it when in a soft or paste state, or made
without, the threads or scrim which is a open woven linen or cotton canvas.
Having ground and combined the materials named, or any one of them with sponge,
or sponge waste, into a pulp or paste named, and by spreading or delevering the
same whilst wet, the scrim or woven fabric, or threads being conveyed from a beam if
a woven fabric, and bobbins or reels if threads, over the top side of of machine, for
the cylinders and winding beam at further end of machine, the pulp or paste being
then spread over it and moving along together as paper or felt is made pass through
the rollers and over the cylinders heated by steam and comes out pressed into the pulp
or paste, giving it a canvas back, and a soft felted carpet material.
Also the sponge, or sponge waste, combined with the other fibrous materials, or
singly of any one of them, can be made combined with sponge, into a pulp or paste
without the scrim or threads, and in the manner aforesaid, and capable of being used
as a carpet lining stair pads, wall papers, and embossed materials for decorations as
panels, dados, ceilings, frieze's &c.
And when used for carpet-linings, and stair pads it will deaden the sound of
footsteps and prevent damp or moisture injuring ceilings underneath or carpets
over it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st. That by the use of sponge or sponge waste, in combination with any one or
more, of the fibrous materials named, I make an improved felted fabric.
2nd. And capable of being used for the various purposes named.
Doted this 17th day of November 1888.
Improved Barbed Fencing.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improved Barbed Fencing.
I, HOMER UTTER, of Cuba in the County of Allegany and State of New York,
United States of America, Farmer 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 movable barbs instead of stationary ones, the object
being to avoid the dangers and disadvantages of the latter when used for fencing-
in cattle. Said invention is also applicable to the tops of walls, fences, &c. to
prevent persons climbing over same. The construction of said invention will be
understood by the following specifications and claim.
.
In the drawing the figure represents a perspective of a section of a wire fence
having my improvement thereon.
A represents a double twisted wire, and C. C. stay-pieces, made, preferably, of
metal, cut into strips and the ends bent to the centre and formed in shape like
the figure 8. This is set in between the twisted strands of the wire A, which
keeps the stays in place.
B represents a barb, cylindrical in form, made of sheet metal one half inch in
diameter and about one inch long. Its surface is cut into V-shaped points which are
then bent outwards, thus making the barbs. One or more of these cylinders is strung
on the wire and a stay-piece ( set in the wire at intervals. The barb or barbs have
one inch or more play on either side or end giving them a longitudinal movement.
The rotary motion is obtained by the barb or barbs turning on the wire, the stays
keeping the barbs in place. It will be readily understood that the said barbs are
adjustable.
The great advantage of these barbs is that they ward off stock without injuring
them, the objection to ordinary wire fencing being the damage to animals running
against the stationary points, and sometimes becoming entangled in the wire. My
barb merely turns over giving the animal a few pricks without damaging it or
its coat.

page_text: It will be understood that by enlarging the fencing, including stay pieces and
barbs, said fencing may be utilized for tops of walls or fences to prevent persons
climbing over said walls or fences.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A wire fence comprising a body composed of two or more strands, a series of
rotatable barbs disposed at intervals on said body, and stops, to keep said barbs
properly separated where desired, each of said stops consisting of a short piece of
metal interlaced with the strands, substantially as set forth.
Year: 1888

page_text: JULES JEAN BAPTIST GEORGES DROT-GOURVILLE Jeweller 8 Rue Porcon de la
Barbinaes St. Malo, France Ille et Vilaine do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement, reference being also had to the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which :-
:―
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the novel head gear according to my invention,
and Figure 2 is a view of one of the side pieces hereinafter referred to.
The appliance A in accordance with my invention is of the size of an ordinary
bridle, made of brass and cast iron, having at each extremity a small block B kept
raised by means of a spring C placed between the two side pieces D forming an
auxiliary head-strap in ordinary bridles. The blocks B are depressed by a small strap
or cord E passing through eyes b' at each end and actuated by the hand of the driver
or rider, on pulling which cord the blocks B press exactly on the seventh pair of
nerves which meets the fifth pair, and compels the horse to lower its head and bend to
the will of the driver or rider.
The object of my invention is to correct a horse which has a tendency to shy, rear
or bolt.
The appliance above described may be varied in size by means of small screws a, b
arranged on the exterior of the device to fit any horse.
After two or three trials with the said appliance the horse may be corrected of its
vices.
The improved head gear according to my invention may be used either in or out of
harness for either riding or driving.
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 novel head gear for controlling restive or vicious horses substantially as herein
described and shown in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 14th day of June 1888.
JULES JEAN BAPTISTE GEORGES DROT-GOURVILLE.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 11th April, 1888
Specification Accepted, 24th Aug 1888
A New Aperient Lozenge or Bon Bon.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1888
Specification Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1888
A New Aperient Lozenge or Bon Bon.
We, CHARLES BOORNE, CHARLES TOWNSEND and JOHN BOUCHER, Wholesale and
Export Chemists and Druggists of Union Street, Bristol 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:-
Our invention relates to the preparation of medicinal lozenges or bon-bons com-
prising both palatability and aperient qualities and for this purpose we use extract of
Cascara Sagrada treated pharmaceutically as well known and common to the trade to
deprive of all nauseous or bitter taste but leaving its valuable medicinal qualities
intact.
Ordinarily the said extract thus treated, will not combine with chocolate or other
sweetineat to form lozenges &c., and to overcome this difficulty we employ a certain
process whereby the extract of Cascara Sagrada may be readily assimilated and
formed into conveniently shaped and palatable lozenges with Chocolate, Cocoa, Sugar
or any other suitable ingredient.
The said process consists in very slowly and gradually evaporating the extract
at a low temperature until it is reduced to such a condition that it will mix perfectly
and equally with Chocolate, Cocoa, Sugar and like Substances.
The compound may then be formed into lozenges, bon-bons &c., of suitable sizes
and shapes, containing suitable doses of the Cascara Sagrada.
Prepared in this form the ingredients will keep good for any length of time.
Having now particularly described our invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, we declare that what we claim is
The manufacture of aperient chocolate bon-bons consisting of extract of Cascara
Sagrada and chocolate or other like sweetmeat in the manner and for the purposes
substantially as described.
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