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An Improved Washing and Cleaning Composition.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Washing and Cleaning Composition.
JOHN BOWDEN, Lyndhurst Street, Cardiff, Mariner WILLIAM COOPER PENN,
Princes Chambers, St. John's Square Cardiff Architect, EDWARD LOWDER DOWNING,
Consulate Chambers, Bute Docks, Cardiff, Merchant 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 nature of this invention is that by a combination or extraction of or from soap
soda, petroleum, essence of peppermint, spirits of turpentine Roumanian bark, or the
component parts of any or all of them, with or without the admixture of any scent
or essential oil and with or without the admixture of any other ingredients. The
admixture of the above compound being made in such proportions and in such manner
as is found best during the operation of boiling or otherwise dealing with the said
ingredients a paste is formed and this product after a process of purifying forms the
composition of the Electric Washing and Cleaning Composition.
The proportions of which this composition is made up being Turpentine ten per cent.
Peppermint ten per cent. Soap or it's components fifteen per cent. Petroleum fifteen
per cent. Roumanian bark fifteen per cent. Soda ten per cent. Water twenty per cent.
Scent five per cent.-but we reserve the power to add to or take from any proportion
of the above ingredients-that is to say we claim the right to vary the composition,
so as to make it more adaptable for different uses. We also reserve power to make
the soap necessary for the purposes of our invention, and introduce it in the manner
as already described or using the component parts of soap-working the whole up
together by boiling or otherwise dealing with the said ingredients.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is.-
1. That this composition when diluted in boiling water will wash out paint
stains.
2. Remove dirt of the most greasy description, from paint, greasy cloths, or other
material without injury to same.
3. Will wash any material whether composed of linen, cotton, wool, or silk and
make same thoroughly clean without injury to the fabric or destroying the colours
and in considerably less time and much more effectually than any other preparation
that has been placed before the public.
4. No unpleasant odour is left in the material after the use of this preparation
providing the directions for it's use have been carried out.
5. That linen etc. will take starch better after the use of this paste than after the
usual process of washing.
6. That it is more effective than any other preparation for scouring and scrubbing
purposes domestic or otherwise.
Dated this 29th day of January 1890.
TOUN POWD
JOHN
DOWDEN
W. COOPER PENN.
E. LOWDER DOWNING.
An Appliance for Fastening Buttons.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Fastening Buttons.
I, ALEXANDER DONALD, of 17, Wellington Street, Dundee, in the County of
Forfar, N.B., Photographer, 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 fasten buttons in an easy and expeditious
manner, without soiling or hurting the fingers, and may be employed to fasten the
buttons of boots, gloves and the like.
In fastening the buttons of boots, and the like, considerable annoyance and loss
of time is sometimes caused by the button slipping from the ordinary button hook.
To overcome this defect I have fashioned the hook in such a manner as to hold the
button firmly and securely, and yet not to interfere with its free working.
The accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings, illustrates the method of
carrying out my invention.
Figures 1. 2. and 3. illustrate three modifications of my invention, while Figure 4.
represents an end view of these.
In these drawings the same reference numerals are used to mark the same or like
parts, wherever they are repeated.
In the concavity of the hook I make one or more indentations to suit the stalk of
the button, said stalk being commonly of wire in the form of a loop, sewn
or otherwise fastened to the boot. In the drawings a section through the stalk
is shown at 5.
In Figure 1. the indentation 6. catches or embraces the outside of the stalk 5.
while in Figure 2. the two indentations 7. catch hold of the stalk as shewn. In
Figure 3. the three indentations 8. are intended either in couples or severally for the
stalk 5., that is to say it may be held by either the pair in which it is shown, or by
the unoccupied indentation and the central one, or by only one, as may chance.
These hooks being employed to fasten buttons in the same way as the ordinary
plain hook, it will be unnecessary for me to particularly describe how they
may be used.
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) In an appliance for fastening buttons, the modification illustrated by
Figures 1. and 4., substantially as described.
(2) In an appliance for fastening buttons, the modification illustrated by
Figures 2. and 4., substantially as described.
(3) In an appliance for fastening buttons, the modification illustrated by
Figures 3. and 4., substantially as described.
Dated this 10th day of December 1890.
GEO. C. DOUGLAS & Co.,
Applicant's Agents.
Improvements in Inkstands.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 15th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 1st Nov., 1890
DDAVISIONAT
SDWITDICATION
Improvements in Inkstands.
I JOHN ALEXANDER MACMEIKAN of No. 2 Short Street Finsbury Pavement
London E.C. Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I fix upon an ink-pot of suitable shape a bell of the usual office-bell type, which is
done by making a hole through the centre of the bell sufficiently large to enable it
to be fastened over the mouth or neck of the ink-pot so that in dipping for ink the
pen passes through the centre of the bell. Upon a frame fixed upon the mouth of
the inkstand I fix the clapper and at the same time a rack for pens or other suitable
adjuncts to an inkstand.
The inkpot may be made in compartments to hold different coloured inks and so
fixed as to rotate under the bell, prosenting different compartments in succession
under a hole which in this case would be mado slightly out of the centre of the bell.
Dated this 1st day of May 1890.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Inkstands.
I, JOHN ALEXANDER MAOMEIKAN, of The Gables Great Missenden, Bucks,
Barrister-at-Law, 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 is designed to supply a combined inkstand penruck and call-bell, and
thus avoid the inconvenience of having these articles separate from one another.
The method adopted for effecting this combination is to form a hole in the centre of
an ordinary semi-globular bell, sufficiently large to enable it to be fastened around
the neck or aperture of the ink reservoir, so that in dipping for ink the pen passes
through the centre of the bell. Upon a frame attached to the mouth of the ink-
stand I fix the clapper or striker of the bell, and I also attach to the said frame
a penrack or other suitable adjuncts to an inkstand.
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in
which is shewn a sectional elevation of my improved inkstand.
a, is the glass inkpot; b, the bell; c, the frame; d, the striker; e the penrack and
f, the lid. g, is the holder for a piece of india-rubber i. h, is a small pressure spring
to keep the striker off the bell.
The inkpot a, may if preferred be divided internally so as to contain compartments
for red ink or copying ink, and may be so attached so as to rotate under the bell, or
conversely so that the frame and upper parts may revolve over the inkpot, so as to
uncover the openings to the different compartments in succession.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In an inkstand, the combination of an inkpot and bell with or without penrack or
other accessories, as herein described and fet forth.
Dand th: 18th 1800
Improved Safety-lamp.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Feb., 1890-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Safety-lamp.
JOHN ETHERINGTON, M.I.M.E., Engineer, 394, King William Street, London,
E.C., do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same
s to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
ollowing statement :-
The arrangement of this lamp is in the form of a gas bracket or any other
shape or design and constitutes two vessels one above the level of the other and at
a safe distance from the other, which is the wick vessel and holds just sufficient
oil to supply the wick for light in the vessel below, the overhead reservoir to
have a valve in bottom, and float to indicate quantity of oil in vessel or quantity
burnt or consumed which is at once seen by the gauge glass let in two grooves in
the side of receiving vessel.
The burners to be ordinary parrafin oil lamp burners.
These lamps are made to burn osmolin disinfectant oil fluid.
The improved safety lamp is intended both for disinfecting and lighting
purposes.
(A) the thumbscrew, valve or cock, which when screwed down presses down
and opens the outlet to allow just a sufficient supply of oil-fluid to pass into the
wick-vessel, marked (B).
(C) is the delivery vessel with a circular (or any other design to the satisfaction
of the Patentee) lid, to properly screw down.
(D) the float which both ventilates and acts as a sight-feed.
(E) an air-pipe acting as a ventilator connected with the receiving vessel.
(F) the outlet which when thumbscrew is screwed down opens and allows just
sufficient oil-fluid to pass through to supply the wick.
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 lamp for disinfecting & lighting of rooms, and to be in the shape of a gas
bracket.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gloves.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 7th June, 1890-Accepted, 12th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gloves.
I, FRANK EDMONDSON, of Clumber House, Poynton, in the County of Chester,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of gloves and is particularly
applicable for gloves worn when driving, hunting and for similar purposes during
which the hands are necessarily frequently exposed to wet and severe weather.
My improvements consist essentially in forming the gloves wholly or partially of
waterproofed materials. By preference I form those parts of the gloves which cover
the inside of the hand and fingers of kid, leather or other suitable material and those
parts which cover the back of the hand and fingers of waterproofed cloth or material.
Dated this 15th day of March 1890.
IT
AI ז
H. B. BARLOW,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gloves.
I, FRANK EDMONDSON, of Clumber House, Poynton, in the County of Chester,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of gloves and is particularly
applicable for gloves worn when driving, hunting and for similar purposes during
which the hands are necessarily frequently exposed to wet and severe weather.
My improvements consist essentially in forming the gloves wholly or partially of
waterproofed materials. By preference 1 form those parts of the gloves which cover
the inside of the hand and fingers of kid, leather or other suitable material and those
parts which cover the back of the hand and fingers of waterproofed cloth or material;
but I might form the gloves entirely of waterproofed materials.
I take care to employ a waterproofed fabric so manufactured that it will not wear
hard but will always remain soft and pliable.
My improved gloves made either wholly or partially of waterproofed materials as
described keep the hands dry and warm and have quite as good if not a better appear-
ance than ordinary driving and similar gloves.
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 manufacture of gloves wholly or partially of waterproofed materials as and for
the purposes described.
Dated this 6th day of June 1890.
of June 1890.
H. B. BARLOW,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 15th Feb., 1890

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The making of figured cloths as herein before described, by the use of one
shuttle only, in the operation of weaving the said cloths.
Dated this 14th day of January 1890.
H. & R. T. LORD,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in the Connections of Tubes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 29th Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Connections of Tubes.
I JOHN HAILWOOD of 217 Owler Lane, Pitsmoor, Sheffield in the County of
York, Engineer and Draughtsman, 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 consists of an improved method of fastening the connecting flanges
of wrought iron, steel, brass or other metal tubes or pipes, on to the ends of the said
tubes or pipes.
In carrying out my invention I expand the ends of the tubes for a distance equal
to the depth of the flange so as to form a frustum of a cone, the base of which is the
extreme end of the tube. I also make the holes in the flanges conical so as to
correspond with the ends of the tubes.
On fastening the flanges on to the ends of the tubes, it is necessary to have the
flanges properly prepared and slipped on to the body of the tubes before the ends of
the said tubes have been expanded to the conical form.
The taper of the cone is fixed so that when the flange is forced onto the tube end,
it forms a tight joint between the tube and the flange, and retains its position. It
may have a taper of from 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 difference in diameters.
It is hardly necessary to describe the manner of forming a joint between the ends
of two adjacent tubes or pipes, as there are such a variety of well known methods.
However in order that my said invention may be fully understood and carried
into effect, I will proceed to describe the drawings hereunto annexed.
Fig. 1. represents the ends of two adjacent tubes and flanges in section. T. T. are
the tube ends, which are coned in accordance with my invention, and F. F. are the
flanges with holes ccned to correspond with the tube ends.
The drawing represents a joint suitable for bigh pressures of water or steam. One
flange has a recess and the other flange has a corresponding projection, and a leather,
india rubber, or gutta percha ring is inserted between the flanges so as to make a
complete joint. It will thus he seen that as the ends of the tubes are drawn tight
together by the bolts and flanges, the latter have a tendency to become tighter on
the tube ends and thus maintain a tight joint between the flange and tube.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is or may be carried into effect, I declare
that what I claim is :-
1st. In tubes or pipes to be connected together as hereinbefore referred to, the
construction of conical ends on the said tubes, and the construction of corresponding
conical holes in the flanges for connecting the said tubes together, substantially as
bereinbefore described and as illustrated by the drawings hereunto annexed.
2nd. The combination of the aforesaid tubes and flanges, in the manner and for the
purpose herein before described, and as illustrated by the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 27th day of October 1890.
JOHN HAILWOOD,
Applicant.
Improved Means for Preventing the Abstraction of Letters or Parcels from Pillar and other Letter Boxes.
Year: 1890

page_text: · COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Preventing the Abstraction of Letters or
Parcels from Pillar and other Letter Boxes.
ALFRED RUSBY, Government Pensioner, 22 Colvestone Crescent, Dalston,
London, N.E. and WILLIAM WESTON EDMED, Plumber 2, Warwick Place West,
Pimlico London, 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, and the design herein referred to:-
Our invention consists of a number of pointed prongs marked b in design and a
half disc of metal marked a in design.
Our plan is to affix, in the half circle of a round box or the front of a square box,
inside and close under the slot through which the letters are inserted into the box a
number of prongs pointing downwards and at an angle of 45 degrees and one quarter
of an inch apart, the downward ends of the prongs reaching to one quarter of an inch
beyond the centre of the box; and to affix in the half circle, (or flat side) opposite the
prongs and at a height of about eight inches above the level of the top of the prongs,
a half disc of metal sloping downwards at an angle of 45 degrees to one quarter of an
inch beyond the centre of the box. The top of the sloping tongue of the slot marked c
in design to be on a level with the top of the slot.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same. is to be performed, we declare that what we
ALFRED RUSBY.
WILLIAM W. EDMED.
Improvements in Moulding and Designing on Xylonite, Ivorine, and such like Material.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 9th July, 1891-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Moulding and Designing on Xylonite, Ivorine, and
such like Material.
I EDWARD DENT of 9 Eastchenp in the City of London Stationer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
That by means of a die cut to any design, impressions may be taken therefrom in
xylonite ivorine and such like substances and the design produced therefrom
in relief.
The process of manufacture is as follows:-A die is cut to the requisite pattern
and placed in a mould-the xylonite or other substance is then poured into the
mould and removed when cold, when the design or printed matter is found thereon
in relief.
The material is reduced to a liquid state by the application of steam which forces
it to assume the shape of the mould and is afterwards chilled by cold water thereby
retaining the shape of the mould.
EDWD. DENT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Moulding and Designing on Xylonite, Ivorine, and
such like Material.
I EDWARD DENT of 9 Eastcheap in the City of London Stationer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
That by means of a die cut to any design impressions may be taken therefrom in
xylonite ivorine and such like substances and the design produced therefrom
in relief.
The process of manufacture is as follows:-A die is cut to the requisite pattern
and placed in a mould-the xylonite or other substance is then poured into the
mould and removed when cold when the design or printed matter is found thereon
in relief.
The material is reduced to a liquid state by the application of steam which forces
it to assume the shape of the mould and is afterwards chilled by cold water thereby
retaining the shape of the mould.
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 by my invention is
The production of designs or lettering in relief on xylonite or ivorine or such
like substances.
An Improved Bread for Dyspeptics.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 14th June, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bread for Dyspeptics.
I, ALBERT GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, of Wellington House, Stapleton Road, Bristol,
Surgeon 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 the preparation and manufacture of bread, which may be
beneficially used by dyspeptics and persons suffering from constipation; certain
pharmaceutical preparations being incorporated during the process of manufacturo,
thus providing a means whereby obstinate constipation may be removed, and persons
pre-disposed to dyspepsia may adopt preventive measures.
Respecting the whole-meal bread at present made and sold there is a general
impression that the bran, which is retained in the meal, constitutes a sufficient
laxative, but experiments have proved that the operation of the bran is purely
mechanical, and that little or no chemical change is produced in the stomach or
intestines by its action.
The object of my invention is to provide a food which may be used as an ordinary
article of diet, and which shall contain sufficient quantities of a pharmaceutical
preparation to produce the most beneficial results when eaten by persons of a
dyspeptic or constipative tendency, and shall at the same time be perfectly wholesome
and palatable, so that the greatest epicure may eat and enjoy it.
To carry my invention into effect, a mixture is first made according to the following
formula: To two parts of liquid extract of Cascara Sangrada, and one part of Tincture
of Euonymin, add about five parts of distilled water; these being well mixed, form a
compound hereinafter described as the tonic mixture.
In proceeding to make the bread, a sponge is first set in the following proportions:
For each fourteen pounds of bread intended to be produced, one ounce of French
yeast, and one ounce of moist sugar are dissolved in a quart of tepid water water, to
which is added one pound of ordinary flour, the whole being thoroughly mixed and
left to rise for six hours; at the expiration of that time, another quart of tepid
water, one ounce of salt, and a fluid ounce of the aforesaid tonic mixture are added,
with a sufficient quantity of finely ground whole-meal to make a firm dough, which
is then left to prove: When the dough is proved, it is divided and made into loaves
of the required size, and baked in a solid oven. A convenient weight of dough for
each loaf is about 24 ounces, which will require about 45 minutes in the oven.
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. In the manufacture of bread and bread stuffs, the incorporation of tonic
laxatives in the manner and for the purposes substantially as hereinbefore set forth
and described.
2. The process of manufacturing whole-meal bread as herein described, substantially
as and for the purposes set forth.
Improvements in Fire Alarums.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 3rd June, 1891-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1891
.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
· Improvements in Fire Alarums.
I, GEORGE SEABORN PARKINSOx of No. 2, Lilyville Road, Percy Cross,
Fulham, London, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
I take a metal case, which I call a "Watch-dog "--and on the top I attach a
whistle or other loud sounding instrument.
I fill the case with water and underneath I pack some easily igniting compound.
On a fire occurring and the flames reaching the compound, it at once ignites, the
water above then rapidly boils, and drives its steam with great force through the
sounding tube on the top, thus giving timely warning for personal escape or
extinction of the fire.
Or inside the case I place a powerful clockwork alarum, to be put into operation
by the fire burning a restraining medium.
Dated this Ninth day of September 1890.
GEORGE SEABORN PARKINSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fire Alarums.
I, GEORGE SEABORN PARKINSON, of No. 2, Lilyville Road, Percy Cross,
Fulham, London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I take a metal case a-which I call a "Watch Dog" and to the top I attach a
whistle or other loud-sounding instrument b. I fill the case with water at c and
underneath I attach some easily igniting compound.
On a fire occurring and the flames reaching the compound it at once ignites; the
water above it then rapidly boils and drives its steam with great force through the
sounding tube on the top, thus giving timely warning for personal escape or
extinction of the fire. Vent for smoke and flame d.
Or inside the case I place a powerful clockwork alarum, to be put into operation
by the fire burning a restraining medium, such as a string or fusible wire & which
holds it back when not in use.
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 desire to claim is,
A case as above described which emits a powerful note of warning on fire coming
into contact with it, so that even a sleeping household may be aroused.
Dated this Third day of June 1891.
GEORGE SEABORN PARKINSON.
An Improved Finger Shield or Protector.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th June, 1891-Accepted, 18th July, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Finger Shield or Protector.
I, WILLIAM ELLIS MAY, of 45, Fulham Park Gardens, Civil Engineer, and
WILLIAM DACIER BAXTER, of 7, Poplar's Avenue, Willesden Green, Engraver
and Printer, both in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved shield for protecting the finger from being
pricked by the needle in hand sewing.
Our improved finger shield is made from vulcanite celluloid or like material and
is moulded of such a shape that it will cover that part of the finger and part of
the nail over which the work is placed; the lower part of the shield is tubular and
is advantageously split so as to act springwise to adjust itself to the finger.
Dated the 16th day of September 1890.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Finger Shield or Protector.
We, WILLIAM ELLIS MAY, of 45, Fulham Park Gardens, Civil Engineer, and
WILLIAM DACIER BAXTER, of 7, Poplar's Avenue, Willesden Green, Engraver
and Printer, both 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 an improved shield for protecting the finger from being
pricked by the needle in hand sewing.
Our improved finger shield is made from vulcanite, celluloid, metal or other
suitable material and is moulded of such a shape that it will cover that part of the
finger and part of the nail over which the work is placed; the lower part of the
shield is tubular.
To enable our invention to be fully understood we will describe the same with
reference to the accompanying drawing, in which
Figure 1 is an elevation of our improved shield, and
Figure 2 an end view.
a is the portion of the shield which is shaped to fit over the part of the finger and
nail liable to be pricked and is the tubular portion which surrounds the finger
and serves to retain the shield in position. This ring portion is advantageously
split as at c Figure 2 so that it will spring sufficiently to hold the shield tightly upon
the finger and prevent it from slipping.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
The manufacture and use of the improved finger shield hereinbefore described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 16th day of Lune 1901
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Gully, Water-closet, and other Traps.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gully, Water-closet, and other Traps.
FREDERICK CHARLES LYNDE 25 Cross Street, Manchester, Civil and Consulting
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 consists in improvements in gully, watercloset and other traps.
The object of my invention is to increase the scouring or flushing force of the
water passing through such traps and thus prevent the accumulation of foul matter in
the bottom of the trap.
To accomplish this, I form within the trap an inclined flattened surface or surfaces,
which surface or surfaces may be either a plane in cross section at the points A B. A B
in Figure 1 or may be curved as illustrated by the cross section Fig. 2.
The surfaces thus formed receive the impact of the drainage passing into the trap
and deflect it so as to scour or flush out the trap and thus preserve it in a clean
condition.
I may form a hand-hole at the point (c.) for the purposes of testing the drain
and finishing inside the junction of the trap with the drain.
I may make this trap with side or back inlets or with both or with ventilating
junction, in the ordinary manner. Instead of rounding the interior of the basin
or bottom of the trap, I may make it angular. In the case of adapting this
invention to watercloset traps, I provide a flushing nozzle at the point (d.) Fig. 4.
or thereabouts to supplement the flush of the very limited amount of water allowed in
certain localities.
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 use and manufacture of gully, watercloset and other traps, having a
flattened deflecting surface or surfaces as illustrated at Figures 1. 2. 3 & 4. and
described in the foregoing Specification.
2. The use and manufacture of the flushing nozzle in combination with traps as
illustrated at Figure 4 and described in the foregoing Specification.
Dated this 30th day of September 1890.
FRED. C. LYNDE.
An Improved Method of Constructing Easy Chairs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Constructing Easy Chairs.
I, WILLIAM MEAKIN of 84 Baker Street Portman Square London W.
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Instead of the back legs of the chair being made of short lengths of wood, built
solidly into the bottom frame of the seat, as is usual; I make the legs separate,
either in wood or metal, and of much greater length, so that they pass through
suitable guides on the bottom frame, and extend upwards into other guides, which
are formed in the back of the chair. The upper ends of these legs are attached to
a nut, which is raised and lowered by a screw-stem actuated by a suitable handle
or gearing; or other contrivance.
By this means, the legs can be extruded or retracted; and the inclination of the
seat of the chair be thereby adjusted to suit the convenience of the sitter.
Dated this lot day of December 1800
WM. MEAKIN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Constructing Easy Chairs.
I, WILLIAM MEAKIN of 84 Baker Street, Portman Square London, W.
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 :-
Instead of the back legs of the chair being made of short lengths of wood, built
solidly into the bottom frame of the seat, as is usual, I make the legs separate,
either in wood or metal, and of much greater length, so that they pass through
suitable guides on the bottom frame, and extend upwards into other guides which
are formed in the back of the chair. The upper ends of these legs are attached to
a nut which is raised & lowered by a screw stem actuated by a suitable handle, or
gearing, or other contrivance. By this means the legs can be extruded or retracted,
and the inclination of the seat of the chair be thereby adjusted to suit the
convenience of the sitter. In the accompanying drawing, A represents a hand-
wheel carried by the straps B B., and driving, by means of a small bevil-wheel,
the screw-stem Č. D is the nut, connected by the links E. E. to the ends of
the legs F F, which slide in suitable guides in the frame of the chair G. G. G.
This arrangement may be varied to suit the requirements of the different classes
of chairs.
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 application of gearing to the back legs of easy chairs, so that the inclination
of the chair may be safely and quickly varied.
Dated this 28th day of August 1891.
WILLIAM MEAKIN.
An Improved Binding Plate for Brick and other Walls.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1890-Accepted, 30th Aug., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Binding Plate for Brick and other Walls.
I, CARL BISCHOFF, residing at No. 73 Buna Vista, Allegheny City, in the County
of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Carpenter, 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 had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification:
My invention relates to an improvement in binding plates for high brick walls,
masonry, etc., and it consists in a plate, the external surface of which corresponds in
appearance to the outer face of the wall in which it is placed, and provided on its inner
face with a means for securing the same to rafters of a building, together with certain
other details of construction and combination of parts, as will be fully described
hereinafter.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1, is a face view of my improved binding plate, constructed for a brick wall.
Fig. 2, is an edge view showing the manner of attaching the same to the rafters of a
building. Fig. 3, is a plan view of the same. Fig. 4, is a rear face view of the plate.
Fig. 5, is a perspective view of one end of an ordinary wooden rafter, showing stirrups
attached thereto. Fig. 6, is a face view of a plate such as used in the intersection of
a stone and brick wall.
To put my invention into practice, I form a metal casting or plate a, the external
surface of which is made to represent stone or brick work, and having projections 6 of
the same size as the brick in the wall. These projections b fit into the wall, and
present the same appearance as the bricks. At the rear of this plate a is formed a
series of outwardly projecting lugs c which receive two metallic straps d, firmly bolted
to the end of the floor rafters e. Several ribs are formed on the rear face of the
plate to strengthen the same, and at the lower edge of the plate a are two outwardly
projecting feet g which serve to stand the same in position while the bricks are being
built around the plate. These plates a are attached to each end of the rafters e by
means of the lugs c, the straps d and small bolts h, and serve to bind the two walls on
which the rafters e rest, and at the same time do not mar the beauty of the external
surface of the walls.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The herein described binding plate a, having a representation of brick or stone work
formed on its outside face, and projecting portions b to neatly fit. between and into the
several courses of brick or stone: the lugs c formed at the rear of the plate, as a means
of attaching the same to rafters, and the feet g, substantially as and for the purpose
described.
Dated this 5th day of June 1890.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Hanger or Support for Pictures, Draperies, and Wall Decorations.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1890-Accepted, 26th July, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hanger or Support for Pictures, Draperies, and Wall
Decorations.
I, MERINDA MAY, of Manchester, in the County of Delaware and State of Iowa,
United States of America, Inventor 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 means of supporting pictures, draperies, and
wall decorations and is described hereunder in connection with the drawings attached,
on which letters of reference are marked indicating the parts.
Figure 1 of the drawings is a front elevation of the whole hanger or support,
including the main frame, two brackets, and two clasps; Figure 2, a side elevation of
one bracket, and Figure 3 a detail perspective view of one of the clasps.
In the drawings, the supporting frame consists of the top plate A and the straight
bar B, connected by strips a, a, a, so as to leave the openings a', all, the straight
bar B being perpendicular, while the plate A is bent at an oblique angle thereto, so as
to allow the clasps C to slide on the bar B and between the strips a. This permits
the drapery or pictures to be supported at any desired point on the bar B. The
clasps Care made of woven wire, with the plate-jaws c, c, having teeth or serrations c¹
at their biting ends, each jaw being preferably made of one woven wire, and the two
jaws spring-jointed at c³. The upper parts of jaws are made in the form of hooks
to receive the picture fastenings, while the jaws clamp the drapery.
I may use flat strips of metal instead of wire, but prefer the latter, and may
ornament the plate A with engraved patterns or in any other known or suitable
way.
D, D, are the brackets, each consisting of the scroll-springs d, d', d², d³, arranged
so as to receive the plate A, bar B, and strips a, a, as shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings.
The spring d forms a bearing for and holds in place the lever end of the bar B. The
spring d performs the same function for the strips a, and the spring d² is arranged
to form a rest for the plate A.
Each of the brackets D consists of three spring-
plates, one of which forms the back and is screwed to the window frame, while a
second carries the springs d¹ d², and a third contains the spring d and is rivited to
the second, which is held by the first. The bottom scrolls d³ serve to strengthen the
lower part of bracket and augment its elasticity, while the scrolls c³ on the clasps
are merely ornamental and may be dispensed with.
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 three plate-brackets D, D, having the springs d, d', d³, in combination with
the plate A, strips a, and bar B, as and for the purpose set forth.
F. W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent.
Improved Horse Elbow Pad.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th July, 1891-Accepted, 19th Sept., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Horse Elbow Pad.
THOMAS OFFORD 64 Charlwood Street Pimlico S.W. Jobmaster do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
--
The improved horse elbow pad consists of a pad made of basil and stuffed as
required. The same is for the prevention and also cure of what is called an elbow
ball. To be fastened on by means of a breast plate fastened on to the roller and
secured by three straps with buckles.
Dated this 30th day of October 1800.
THOMAS OFFORD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Horse Elbow Pad.
I, THOMAS OFFORD, 64, Charlwood Street, Pimlico, S.W., Jobmaster, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention has for its object the prevention and cure of what is known as
"elbow ball" in horses caused by the pressure of the animal's elbow upon the shoe
when the animal is lying down, and the invention which is illustrated in the accom-
panying drawing forming part of this Specification, consists of a pad A of sufficient
length to pass beneath the body of the horse and be fastened in position immediately
behind the elbows by means of straps B, C, attached to each end of the pad and to
the front and side portions of a breast strap D whose ends are made fast to a girth E.
Suitable buckles and other fastenings and means of adjustment are provided upon
the several straps in order that they may be adapted to different horses and hold
the pad in such position that when the animal lies down the pad will intervene
between the elbows and hoofs and prevent injury to the former by the pressure upon
the heels of the shoes of the fore feet.
The pad is of the shape shewn in the face view at the upper part of the sheet of
drawings and is about twenty inches long and about ten inches broad at the ends,
and it is made of basil or other suitable material and stuffed with horse hair.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The herein described horse elbow pad provided with means of holding it in
position, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
LOOK
T. OFFORD.
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane, London, Patent Agents.
An Improved Folding Bedstead.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding Bedstead.
I, FRANCISCO MARTINEZ Y MARTINEZ, of the Hotel Bristol, Madrid, in the Kingdom
of Spain, Hotel Proprietor, 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 transport and storing of ordinary bedsteads as heretofore usually constructed is
troublesome, inasınuch as it involves taking the bedstead to pieces.
Now my invention has for its object to construct a bedstead of ordinary type in such
a manner that it may without taking to pieces be readily folded into a compact form
for transport or storage.
For this purpose I make the horizontal framework intended to support the inattress
and bed in two or more lengths connected by hinges so as to fold together, and I
connect this framework by hinges at one end to the head of the bedstead and at the
other end to the foot of the bedstead.
In order that the nature of my invention and the inanner of carrying it into practical
effect may be well understood I will proceed to more fully explain the same by
reference to the annexed sheet of illustrative drawings, in which,
and
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bedstead constructed according to my invention,
Fig. 2 is a side view showing the same bedstead folded up for transport or
storage.
a a represent the horizontal frame made in two lengths securely hinged together
at b. The part a is hinged or pivoted at c to a part of the framework constituting the
head d of the bedstead, and the part a' is in like manner securely hinged or pivoted
at e to a part of the framework constituting the foot of the bedstead. At 9 and h
there are holes respectively through the parts d' and a and through the parts and a¹.
These holes are adapted to receive respectively pins i and j (see Fig. 2) for securing
the parts of the bedstead in position for use. There are similar holes and pins at the
further side of the bedstead.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The construction of a bedstead adapted in the manner described to fold up as
illustrated in the drawing annexed.
Improvements in Sacharate of Lime.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Apr., 1891-Accepted, 23rd May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sacharate of Lime.
1, WILLIAM ROSS HUTTON, of 7 Broomhill Terrace, Partick, in the County of
Lanark, Consulting Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The making of sacharate of lime of fixed chemical composition, by the chemical
combination of sugar, syrup, or other sacharine compound substances, with caustic
lime, or other compounds of lime.
I dissolve the sugar or other sacharine compound in water, to which is then
added an excess of caustic lime previously slacked in water, & the mixture boiled
after which the excess of lime is seperated by filtration, or other well known
methods, & the clear filtrate evaporated to the specific gravity required.
;
W. ROSS HUTTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sacharate of Lime.
I, WILLIAM Ross HUTTON, 7 Broomhill Terrace, Partick, in the County of
Lanark, Consulting Chemist 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 making of sacharate of lime of fixed chemical composition, by the
chemical combination of sugar, syrup, or other sacharine compound substances with
caustic lime or other compounds of lime, containing caustic lime. I dissolve the
sugar or other sacharine compounds in water, to which is then added an excess of
caustic lime previously slacked in water, & the mixture boiled, after which the
excess of lime is seperated by filtration or other well known methods, & the clear
filtrate evaporated to the specific gravity required.
From experience I find that the proportions best to employ are, for every one
hundred parts by weight of sugar, 15 parts (fifteen) by weight of dry caustic lime
used as above directed gives a compound of fixed composition.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. The manufacture of sacharate of lime, as a liquid or a solid, of fixed chemical
composition.
2. The manufacture of sacharate of line of fixed chemical composition, being a
new commercial compound.
A
W. ROSS HUTTON..