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Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN VICKERS of 23 and 25 Folds Road, Bolton in the County of Lancaster,
Cricket and Football Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of the said
Invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a novel method of constructing boots and more
especially refers to boots employed in the game of cricket, football, and other
games or exercises, by which the ankles of the wearer are protected from injury
caused by the force of the ball by kicking, or by other causes well known to those
conversant with the various sports.
.
At the sides of the uppers of boots and immediately opposite the ankle I attacli
or form by stitching or otherwise, suitable pockets or other pieces stuffed with Wool;
Cotton, Flax, Cork, or a combination, or other analogous substances to form a
padding or cushion between the ankle-and the outside of the boot, for the purpose
of protecting this part of the wearers' foot from injury as before named.

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a side elevation and Figure 2 is a vertical section on the line 1, 1,
of Figure 1 of a boot showing one method in which I carry my invention into
effect.
As shown in the drawings, the upper leather a is blocked, so as to form a
circular projection on each side of the boot over the ankle, thus forming a pocket
or space b between the upper a and the lining c which I stuff with wool, cotton,
flax, cork dust or chips, or other suitable material, so as to form a thick soft
padding or cushion over each side of the ankle, and I stitch or otherwise fix the
upper a to the lining c all round the said pocket or space b so as to retain the
padding in position.
Instead of forming the pocket or space b between the upper and the lining by
blocking out the upper and stitching or otherwise fixing the upper and lining
together as above described, the upper may be made to fit closely around the ankle
in the usual way and a separate piece of blocked upper or other soft leather or
other material can be sewn or otherwise fixed on to the outer side of the upper
over each side of the ankle so as to form pockets or spaces which I stuff as before
described, or a piece of the upper leather a can be removed from each side of the
boot and the spaces or pockets 6 can be formed by stitching or otherwise fixing
suitably blocked leather pieces of upper leather or other suitable soft material over
the opening formed in the upper, in this case the upper and lining are also fixed
together and the spaces or pockets are stuffed as before described.

page_text: By these means a padding or cushion of any desired substance is made over each
side of the ankle, which is thereby protected from injury resulting from kicks or
otherwise.
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
Constructing boots with soft cushions or paddings over each side of the ankle
substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose stated.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF EUPHORBIA PAINTS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, SAMUEL RICHARD HOOPER of No 7, Hart St. Cripplegate in the City of
London Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF EUPHORBIA PAINTS" to be as follows:-
In the utilisation of the juices of Euphorbia with Pigments it has hitherto
been the practice simply to mix the same with ordinary paints. Now I have
found that when so used the said juices become more or less dissolved out or
impaired by moisture and thus in a great measure the paint looses its peculiar
preservative properties. To render therefore the action of Euphorbia juices more
certain and durable, I, according to my invention combine or blend therewith
some suitable water repellent material previous to mixture with colouring matters
or pigments and for this purpose I mostly use a solution of a Gum resin or a
varnish in any desired proportion according to the object for which the paint is
intended. For general use I combine equal parts of Euphorbia juices and the
said solution of a gum resin of which shell-lac answers very well; the compound
is readily made by gently warming the mixed fluids and stirring them together
for an hour in a suitable vessel. It is then ready for mixing with ordinary paints
of any desired colour or kind to form Euphorbia paints.
Dated this 31st day of December 1884

page_text: I, SAMUEL RICHARD HOOPER of No 7, Hart St Cripplegate in the City of
London Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF EUPHORBIA PAINTS" and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
In the utilisation of the juices of Euphorbia with pigments it has hitherto
been the practice simply to mix the same with ordinary paints. Now I have
found that when so used the said juices become more or less dissolved out or
impaired by moisture and thus in a great measure the paint looses its peculiar
preservative properties. To render therefore the action of Euphorbia juices with
paints more certain and durable 1 according to my invention combine or blend
therewith some suitable water repellent material previous to mixture with
colouring matters or pigments, and for this purpose I mostly use a solution of
a gum resin or a varnish in any desired proportion, according to the object.for
which the paint is intended. For general use I combine equal parts of Euphorbia
juices and the said solution of a gum resin, of which shell lac answers very well;
the compound is readily made by gently warming the mixed fluids. and stirring
them together for an hour in a suitable vessel. It is then ready for mixing with
ordinary paints of any desired colour or kind to forin Euphorbia paints.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what
I claim is
The use of a combination of Euphorbia juices with water repellent solutions
of Gum resins in the manufacture of Euphorbia paints, as and for the purpose
herein before described.
A Hoe for Cutting Down Weeds and General Use in Gardens.
Year: 1885

page_text: A Hoe for Cutting Down Weeds and General Use in Gardens.
EDWARD BROWN Jewellers Glass Cutter 248 Wheeler St Lozalls Manor of
Aston Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CUTTING
DOWN WEEDS & GENERAL USE IN GARDENS to be as follows:-
A square or oblong iron or steel plate about to of an inch in thickness, varying
in size from 3 to 8 inches, is thined off at the edge, on all or only two of the sides,
attached to its centre & connecting it to a wooden handle about 4 feet long, is a
tapered piece of steel or iron also sharpened at each edge, thus you are enabled to
cut through the surface of the earth, backwards & forwards, the sharpened iron or
steel centre, offering no impediment to the action, as it divides the thin crust of
earth through which it passes, the square or oblong plate cutting all weeds in its
progress.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Hoe for Cutting Down Weeds and General Use in Gardens.
EDWARD BROWN 120 Lozells Road, Lozells Birmingham Jewellers Glass Cutter
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A HOE FOR CUTTING DOWN
WEEDS, AND GENERAL USE IN GARDENS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
An oblong plate of steel, C, varying in size, from two to three inches in width,
and in length from three to eight inches, about of an inch thick, ground to a
cutting edge all round. B is the stem comming from the centre of plate, C, at its
bace it is about one inch wide, tapering (as shown in Drawing) untill it joins the
socket, A, which widens gradualy to receive the regular Hoe handle, the stem B at
its bace, is about one eigth of an inch thick, and sharp on both edges for an inch
and a half, from plate C, gradualy loosing it as it joins the socket A. The plate C
may have one square end (as shown in Drawing D or both ends may be square.
The accompanying Drawings, makes a further discription unnecessary.
The advantages, I claim for my invention, is its, universal action, for the stem B
being sharp at its edges, offers no resistance to the backward and forward motion
of the plate C which is propelled with ease under the surface of the earth, cutting
all weeds in its progress. The narrow ends of the plate, C, can be used with
advantages in cutting single weeds down. The bend in the stem B enables the
person using the Hoe to stand in an upright position, and thus giving greater ease
in cutting through the soil, or clearing paths from strongly rooted weeds. The
plate, C, being slightly concaved, it will retain its sharp.edge longer than if flat.
Having now particulary discribed and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st The formation and position of the stem B on plate C.
2nd The formation of plates C and D.
A NEW AND IMPROVED FORM OF CIGAR AND PIPE LIGHTS
Year: 1885

page_text: I OTTO POLENZ of 12 Long Acre in the County of Middlesex Coach Builder
do hereby declare the nature of said invention for A NEW AND IMPROVED FORM
OF CIGAR AND PIPE LIGHTS to be as follows:-
The invention consists (1) in the use of a circular disk or other suitably shaped
wad of paper card punk or other suitable combustible material of about 4 inch in
thickness, and of the diameter to cover the end of an ordinary cigar or pipe, say
to inch, which paper etc is soaked in a solution of saltpetre or other chemical
substance to convert it into a readily burning material (2) Through the centre of
this disk a metal or wooden spike inch in length or longer is thrust the end closest
to the disk being tipped with the combustible used for ordinary or safety matches.
Upon inserting this into the cigar or pipe and striking it with the slip of prepared
paper affixed to safety match boxes (or in the case of ordinary compositions against
any rough substance) the head, being ignited, lights the prepared disk or wad,
which will not then be extinguished by wind, the wad being held firmly against
the tobacco by means of the pin.
I claim the combination of disks or wads as above described with the mixture-
tipped wooden or metal spikes aforesaid as a new and improved means of providing
a handy light for pipes or cigars.

page_text: I, OTTO POLENZ, Coachbuilder of 12 Long Acre, London W.C. 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 :-
1) The invention consists in the use of a circular disk or other suitably shaped
wad of paper, card, punk or other suitably combustible material of about inch in
thickness and of the diameter to cover the end of an ordinary cigar or pipe, say
to inch, which paper etc. is soaked in a solution of saltpetre or other chemical
substance to convert it into a readily burning material. 2) Through the centre of
this disk a metal or wooden spike inch in length or longer is thrust, the end
closest to the disk being tipped with the combustible used for ordinary or safety
matches. Upon inserting this into the cigar or pipe and striking it with the slip
of prepared paper affixed to safety match boxes (or in the case of ordinary
composition against any rough substance) the head being ignited, lights the
prepared disk or wad, which will not then be extinguished by wind, the wad
being held firmly against the tobacco by means of the pin.
I claim the combination of disks or wads as above described with the mixture
tipped wooden or metal spikes aforesaid as a new and improved means of providing
a handy light for pipes or cigars.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fans, Fire Screens, Splash Boards, and the like.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fans, Fire Screens, Splash
Boards, and the like.
I, HOWARD TROTMAN of 228 Euston Road London Gentleman, 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:-
For the purpose of my invention I pleat in accordion pleats any suitable material
or fabric such as paper and textile fabrics, decorated with colors or designs or
otherwise I then perforate one end of the material so pleated securing the same
by the aid of a ligature or string when in use the unsecured end being opened or
extended a Fan is formed without the aid of the ribs usually supporting every fold
as is the case with an ordinary fan the first and last fold or pleat may be backed
with millboard wood or other suitable material if so required by the purpose for
which it is used.
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 construction of Fans or Screens without the aid of ribs or such other
supplementary structure used in ordinary fans by pleating the whole of the area
of the material so used and securing the folds at the one end leaving the remainder
to be expanded at will.
Improvements in Brace Buckles, Prongs, Backs, and Plates.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Brace Buckles, Prongs, Backs, and Plates.
GEORGE WALKER Victor Works Tenby St. North Birmingham, in the County
of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN BRACE BUCKLES, PRONGS BACKS, AND PLATES, to be as follows:-
In rolling the edges of Buckles, Prongs, Backs, and Plates, into a tube or bead,
as shewn at Figures 3. 4. 7 and 10, also in forming a solid headed tubular rivet
from a plain blank, as shown at Figures 11 and 12, and at B in Figures 12 and 13.
The old method being, to cut out the blanks, which are then stamped, leaving.
the edges rough and sharp, consequently making a great havoc in the wear and tear
of shirts &c, which by the above improvements entirely does away with the said
wear and tear.

page_text: Improvements in Brace Buckles, Prongs, Backs, and Plates.
GEORGE WALKER Victor Works Tenby Street North Birmingham in the County
of Warwick, Gilt Toy Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN BRACE BUCKLES, PRONGS, BACKS AND PLATES and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement*:-
In rolling over the edges of Buckles, Prongs, Backs and Plates into a tube or
bead as shewn at Figures 3. 4. 7 and 10, also in forming a solid headed tubular
rivet from a plain blank as shewn at Figures 11 and 12, and at B in Figures 12
and 13, The old method being to cut out the blanks which are then stamped,
leaving the edges rough and sharp, consequently inaking a great havoc in the wear
and tear of shirts &c, which by the above improvements entirely does away with
the said wear and tear.
I will now proceed to describe with reference to the accompanying drawings, the
manner in which my invention is constructed and used;-I cut out plain blanks as
represented in Figures 1. 5. and 8, then stamp or raise the edges of said blanks, thus
forming a box as shewn in Figures 2. 6. and 9. I then roll over the edges as shewn
in Figures 3. 4. 7 and 10. thereby, forming the said edges into a tube or bead,
Figure 11. represents a blank cut out of metal which is afterwards raised as
Figure 12, which is passed through two plates and a wheel, then by turning over
the edges at A and bumping on the head at B. it forms a solid headed tubular
rivet as shewn in Figure 13.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The formation of edges in any desired shape of Buckles, Prongs, Backs and
Plates, into a tube, bead or roll.
2. The formation of a solid headed tubular Rivet.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SUSPENDERS OR BRACES
Year: 1885

page_text: We, DAVID TAYLOR, Warehouseman, of 282 Buchanan Strect, and THOMAS
TAYLOR, Gardener of Kelvinside Nurseries, both of Glasgow, in the County of
Lanark, do hereby declare the nature of our said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN SUSPENDERS OR BRACES," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention consists in so connecting the button straps of braces or suspenders
to the main straps or shoulder straps that they may be self-adjusting to provide
for variations in the positions of the trouser buttons to which they may be
connected.
Our improvements are illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1.
is a view of a pair of braces showing the mode of connecting the straps. Fig. 2
is a cross section of the back straps and connecting parts, and Fig 3 shows in
detail the button strap and lever to which it is connected.
The button straps B are connected to the main straps A by means of a beam
lever C, for each pair, which lever is secured between two leather flaps or pieces D,
by a rivet passing through eyelets in them, and through the centre of the lever,
the leather flaps D being attached in the usual way to the main straps by a
buckle E or similar device. The button straps B are fitted with eyelets b, and are
fitted to the ends of the lever C, by rivets passing through such eyelets, and through
holes in the lever.
Any equivalent means of attachment may however be used so long as provision
is made for the beam lever to swivel on its centre, and the straps are free to turn
on the point of attachment to the lever To prevent the flaps D being pressed
together and interfering with the free movement of the lever C and the straps B,
separating pieces d are secured between the flaps.
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 improved mode of connecting the button straps to the shoulder straps of
braces or suspenders substantially as herein described and illustrated.
IMPROVING THE METHOD OF EMBOSSING PRINTED CARDBOARDS AND PAPERS
Year: 1885

page_text: JOHN FRANK SIMMONS 57 Farringdon Street, London, Wholesale and Manu-
facturing stationer I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVING
THE METHOD OF EMBOSSING PRINTED CARDBOARDS AND PAPERS to be as follows:-
:-
I first print on the cardboard or paper the design to be embossed, in gold silver
or colours in the usual way. I next place the printed cardboard or paper face
downwards on a steel or other metal plate with the design engraved thereon and
on the top of the cardboard or paper I place a second ordinary burnished steel or
other metal plate-I then place the above mentioned engraved plate, cardboard or
paper and burnished plate arranged as above described under an ordinary embossing
press and strike a blow by means of the press on the top plate, by which the
cardboard or paper is embossed on one side & left free from impression on the
other.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improving the Method of Embossing Printed Cardboards and
Papers.
JOHN FRANK SIMMONS 57 Farringdon Street London Wholesale & Manufacturing
Stationer I 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 first print on the cardboard or paper the design to be embossed, in gold, silver
or colours, in the usual way-I next place the printed cardboard or paper face
downwards on a steel or other metal plate with the design engraved thereon and
on the top of the cardboard or paper I place a second ordinary burnished steel or
other metal plate-I then place the above mentioned engraved plate, cardboard or
paper & burnished plate arranged as above described under an ordinary embossing
press & strike a blow by means of the press on the top plate by which the
cardboard or paper is embossed on the one side & left free from impression on the
other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improved method of embossing printed cardboard and paper by striking a
blow in the manner herein before described so as not to show the impression on the
back of the printed cardboard and paper.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CLIP PULLEYS
Year: 1885

page_text: We CHARLES PARKIN Engineer and GREENWOOD ROBINSON, Deputy Colliery
Proprietor both of Liversedge in the county of York do hereby declare the
nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN CLIP PULLEYS" to be as
follows:-
The object of our invention is to construct clip pulleys, whereby the grip or clip
upon the ropes is greatly increased, and that portion of the pulley upon which there
is the most strain or pressure is the strongest. We construct our pulleys in
segments preferably in sixth's of a circle, the groove in the pulley when put
together is twisted spirally out of the true line, alternately in each segment, by
this means the rope has an enormous grip, and it is impossible for it to slip.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: We CHARLES PARKIN Engineer and GREENWOOD ROBINSON Colliery Manager
both of Liversedge 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 :-
Our invention relates to the construction of a simple cheap, and effective clip 5
pulley for rope driving, by which the grip of the pulley upon the rope is so
increased that there is no possibility of any slipping.
Fig. 1. is a front elevation of our invention.
Fig. 2. is an end view of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shews section of pulley rim.
B is the pulley made in halves, C is a groove upon the periphery of the pulley,
turning spirally or tortuously, alternately to the right and to the left, for a five
foot pulley as shewn in Figs. 1 and 2, by the dotted lines A, which represent the
points of the turns in the groove, the groove may be of various, V shaped or other
suitable form, there is the most strain upon the pulley at the points marked D, at
which there is a greater strength and thickness of metal, more grooves than one
may be made in a pulley as required; by our construction of the grooves of the
pulley, there is any amount of grip upon the rope and no slipping can possibly
occur, no angles or uneveness, are presented to the rope, and so no extra wearing
occurs, larger or small pulleys, can be made, by increasing or diminishing the
number of turns in the spiral of the groove, or the amount of deflection of the
groove from the true line or centre of the pulley.
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 :-
Constructing grip pulleys for rope driving by spirally deflecting the groove on
the periphery, so as not to form angles but increasing the strength where there is
most strain, in the manner and for the purposes shewn and described.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN BUTTONS
Year: 1885

page_text: "
I, CHARLES DENTON ABEL, of N° 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane in
the County of Middlesex, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN BUTTONS' 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 shank plate and its stuff covering for buttons of
vegetable ivory. Such shank plate and stuff covering have heretofore been made
as shewn in the section at Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing, namely, consisting
of a solid metal plate covered with a single layer of woven fabric, which single
layer of fabric has been found to offer insufficient hold for the sewing.
According to the present invention this disadvantage is obviated by constructing
the plate and stuff covering as shewn at Figs. 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the drawings. The
plate or cap a shown in plan and elevation at Figs. 4 and 5, has a central opening b
into which enters the projection a' Figs. 2 and 3, on the back of the button when
the plate is inserted. The plate or cap a is covered with fabric c in such manner
that the ends thereof overlap each other on the inner side as shewn at Fig. 3 thus
forming at the opening of the plate a treble layer of fabric, which, when the plate
is inserted in the button, is bulged outward by the projection a, and thus affords a
strong hold for the sewing in attaching the button, as the needle can pass through
all three layers of stuff.
The securing of the shank plate in the button can be conveniently effected by
first soaking the button in water whereby the groove becomes sufficiently widened
to allow of the insertion of the dished plate with its stuff covering; on then
allowing the button to dry, the groove shrinks again so as to hold the plate
securely.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The use for buttons of vegetable ivory of a shank plate a having an opening b
and covered with textile fabric or equivalent material in such manner that the
ends of the latter overlap each other so as to present three thicknesses of
the material at the opening b, where it is bulged outward by a projection a¹ on
the button, substantially as herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE KITCHEN RANGE
Year: 1885

page_text: HENRY WALKER, Carpenter, 38 Effra Parade, Brixton, Surrey, GEORGE CLARK,
Carpenter, 191 Railton Road, Brixton, Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for the IMPROVEMENTS IN THE KITCHEN RANGE to be as follows:-
Consist of a smoke consuming Chamber as an addition to the present Range or
Kitchener, constructed directly over the fire, communicating with oven flues as
indicated in the Drawings by the directions of the small arrows.
This arrangement insures the thorough combustion of the smoke where it is
most required for cooking purposes, and also prevents the ingress of cold air to
the flues.
°
HENRY WALKER.
GEORGE CLARK.

page_text: Improvement in Kitchen-ranges.
HENRY WALKER, Carpenter 38 Effra Parade Brixton, Surrey, GEORGE CLARK,
Carpenter, 191 Railton Road Brixton, Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for the IMPROVEMENT IN KITCHEN-RANGES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
To consist of a Smoke Consuming Chamber formed by the addition of an iron
plate (marked A in Vertical Section of Drawings) to the fire place of the present
close range or Kitchener description, and forming the actual commencement of the
flues, this Plate becomes heated to redness, the Smoke entering the Chamber at
the back of the fire, passing over the heated surface of plate and being held in
suspension by means of baffels or projections (marked B B in Horizontal Section)
is then conveyed to oven flues as indicated by direction of small arrows on Drawings;
by this arrangement the most perfect combustion is obtained directly over the fire
where heat is most required for cooking purposes, and the ingress of cold air to the
flues is prevented.
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 construction of the Smoke Consuming Chamber as described above, .
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM ROBY THORPE of Kettering, Boot & Shoe Manufacturer and JOSEPH
WHITE GREASLEY of Kettering, Manager to the said William Roby Thorpe do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES" to be as follows :—
The object of our invention is to manufacture machine sewn boots and shoes on
the hand sewn principle.
To carry this out we use a welt which may be either sewn or rivetted to the
upper and insole. This method allows the boot to be stitched either by hand or
machine on the outside to the heel. This method also allows the boot to be lasted
without the usual amount of tingles or tacks ordinarily used to secure the upper to
the insole and the liability of having tacks running through to hurt the foot is
thereby avoided. By the use of the welt secured primarily as before described a
machine made boot has the appearance of hand sewn boot and also retains the
flexibility and lightness of the hand sewn boot.
By using the welt in the manner before named there is a great saving of material
as it takes the place and entirely dispenses with a second outsole which has hitherto
been used in boots of this description.
A great point about this method is that the boots may be repaired by hand or
machine sewing and are not necessarily to be repaired by rivetting as are the
present machine sewn boots on the old principle.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
We WILLIAM ROBY THORPE of Kettering, Boot and Shoe manufacturer and
JOSEPH WHITE GREASLEY, of Kettering, Manager to the said William Roby
Thorpe, 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 this invention is to manufacture machine sewn boots and shoes
on the hand sewn principle. The invention is carried out as follows:-
The boot or shoe is lasted on a metal last with the rivets left projecting; the
welt is now attached with rivets which are also left projecting. The welt is next
sewn on by a machine which gives the advantage that the stitches are short and
straight instead of being slanting and long as with hand sewing. The whole of
the rivets are now withdrawn and the outsole stitched to the welt.
We thus produce a complete boot or shoe without rivet or tack.
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 process substantially as herein described for the manufacture of boots and
shoes which consists in
(1) lasting on a metal last the rivets being left projecting.
(2) attaching the welt the rivets being left projecting.
(3) sewing on the welt by machine.
(4) extracting the whole of the rivets.
(5) stitching the outsole to the welt.
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILHELM KELLER Building undertaker of Aix la Chapelle in the Kingdom
of Prussia and 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:—
•
The improved Cement or Mortar manufactured according to this Invention is
composed of Gypsum, Cement or any other binding Agent intimately mixed with
pieces or fibres of metal such for example as wire or other metallic bodies imparting
a fibrous nature to the product. By the addition of metallic fibres or wire the
hardness of the product and its power of resisting tensile strain are greatly
increased and at the same time the material is rendered pliable to a considerable
extent. The improved material may consequently be employed with great
advantage in the construction of reservoirs walls ceilings or the like and especially
in building vaults or arches of all descriptions.
In order to construct an arch for example the materials simply require to be
placed on a frame or in a mould of suitable form and provided with a cover which
may be removed after the materials have set or hardened. An arch thus
constructed possesses great strength owing to its flexibility, and its thinness renders
it very light, whilst the metallic fibres or wire binding the whole structure together
in one block causes a relatively very small horizontal pressure to be exerted on the
piers. The metallic fibres or wire thus act as strong tying Agents to the mass and
render it very difficult of breakage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The manufacture of Cement or Mortar consisting of Gypsum or Cement or any
other binding Agent mixed with metallic fibres or wire or the like for imparting a
fibrous nature to the material produced and the employment of the said material
for industrial and building purposes.
FASTENING WINDOW SASHES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, CHARLES THORNETT 37 Wirtemburg St Clapham Surrey Carpenter & Builder.
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for FASTENING WINDOW SASHES to
be as follows:-
A rachet of indefinite length on upright bead of sash frame; the fastener proper
is formed of two uprights with platform on which is a flat spring, between the
uprights is a lever fixed by steel pin, the upper part of lever being heavier than
the lower. This is fixed to the front of bottom sash, the spring pressing the lever
towards the ratchet, preventing the sash being raised, to do which the lower part
of lever is pressed so as to tighten it into an upright position.
To provide for fastening the top sash the ratchet is fixed on the face of the top
sash, the fastener on the top of bottom sash acting in the same way as indicated
above.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
•
An Invention for Fastening Window Sashes, either Shut or
Partly Open.
I CHARLES THORNETT 37 Wirtemburg St Clapham Surrey Carpenter & Builder,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the samė
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
A ratchet of indefinite length is fixed on upright bead of sash frame, the
fastener B proper is formed of two uprights with platform on which is a flat spring,
between the uprights is a lever C fixed by steel pin, the upper part of lever being
heavier than the lower part; this is fixed to the top face of stile of bottom sash
the spring pressing the top end of lever towards the ratchet preventing the sash
being raised, to do which the lower part of lever is pressed so as to bring it into
an upright position the spring keeping it in that position until again pressed
towards the ratchet.
To provide for fastening the top sash the ratchet is fixed on the lower face of
stile of top sash, the fastener on top of bottom sash acting in the same way as
indicated above.
To be made in brass, iron or other metal.,
"
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:
That this Invention will enable any person to leave the window open for ventila-
tion or other purposes, and at the same time prevent any one on the outside from
entering through the window, as it cannot be tampered with from the outside.
Its action is simple at the same time effective.
The act of closing the windows fastens them.
Year: 1885

page_text: SIDNEY NAPPER.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Cocks, Valves, Cisterns, and other Water
Apparatus.
SIDNEY NAPPER Manufacturers Agent 9 Fenchurch Street London, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for THE IMPROVEMENT IN SEATINGS OF COCKS
VALVES CISTERNS &C. and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My improvement is to screw in or otherwise fix the seatings so as to be
removable for repairs &c by means of a square or other polygonal shaped hole in
same that may by a Counter part or Tool be removed.
The Seat may be made of Metal Fibre Vulcanite China or any other material or
any combination of these & may be enamelled or not as desired.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. A loose seat to screw in or otherwise fix-as shown on my Drawings-
marked A in conjunction with a Tool B-to fix in or remove the seat A as may be
desired.
IMPROVEMENT IN NECKTIES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ALFRED BOWMAN of 78a Bold Street, Liverpool in the County of Lancaster
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of iny invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN
NECKTIES to be as follows:-
This Invention has for its object a novel method of fastening a necktie which
combines extreme neatness of appearance with great comfort and convenience and
prevents the tie becoming either creased or frayed.
My invention is at once very simple and highly effective-It consists in making
a small hole or opening in each of the ends of a necktie so, that when such openings
are brought opposite by crossing the ends of the tie one over the other, by simply
inserting the shank of the collar stud therein after passing it through the neckband
and collar and securing the head of the stud therein the necktie is quickly neatly
and firmly fastened without either trouble to the wearer or injury to the necktie.
Dated this 21st day of April 1885,

page_text: I ALFRED BOWMAN of 78a Bold Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN
NECKTIES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This Invention has for its object a novel method of fastening a necktie which
combines extreme neatness of appearance with great comfort and convenience and
prevents the tie becoming either creased or frayed.
My invention is at once very simple and highly effective It consists in making
a small hole or opening in each of the ends of a necktie so that when such openings
are brought opposite by crossing the ends of the tie one over the other by simply
inserting the shank of the collar stud therein (after passing it through the neck-
band and collar) and securing the head of the stud therein the necktie is quickly
neatly and firmly fastened without either trouble to the wearer or injury to the
necktie.
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
'
Forming two openings or holes one in each end of a necktie in the manner and
for the purposes hereinbefore specified.
GLASS-HOLDER, FOR SIGHT FEED LUBRICATORS
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM JAMES, 8 Lightfoot Street Chester, Engineer, and GEORGE CROWE
156 Barrel Well, Chester, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for GLASS-HOLDER, FOR SIGHT FEED LUBRICATORS, to be as follows:-
:―
To the top end of the ordinary oil receiver we fix an adjustable valve with a
passage leading into the receiver by which the size of oil globules passing out of
the receiver can be regulated, and in a socket on top of valve threaded inside
is inserted a glass tube, surrounding this is a brass tube with slots cut therein for
observing the oil globules and from the top end a pipe conveys the oil to the steam
to be lubricated.
An india rubber washer is inserted at bottom of socket, and top of brass tube,
the bottom having a screw thread to match socket, and upon screwing it down a
steam-tight joint is made at both ends of glass tube, a lock nut being used to
Becure the brass tube firmly in the socket.
WILLIAM JAMES.
GEORGE CROWE

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Sight Feed Lubricators.
WILLIAM JAMES, 8 Lightfoot Street Chester Engineer, and GEORGE CROWE,
156 Barrel Well, Chester, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for GLASS HOLDER FOR SIGHT FEED LUBRICATORS and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
In carrying out our invention we provide a condenser B in which the steam
admitted through the pipe A is condensed the resulting water flowing through
valve C into the oil receiver D forcing the oil through the valve F glass sight
tube G, which is filled with water, and is conveyed by a pipe from outlet H, to
the steam to be lubricated, the quantity being regulated by means of valve F.
Surrounding the glass tube G is a brass tube I with slots cut therein for observing
the passage of the oil, a screw thread is formed at each end, the bottom end
screwing into a socket on valve F, an in the socket under the tube, on the top end
of the tube is screwed a cap K in which is placed an india rubber ring N, and
upon screwing down the cap K a steam tight joint is effected at both ends of glass
sight tube G.
To re-charge the oil receiver D, close valves C, F, open valve J, and close it
when the receiver D has been emptied of water, take out plug E, fill the receiver D
with oil, refix plug E, open valve C, and regulate the outlet of the oil by means of
valve F.
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 mode of applying the glass tube to Sight feed Lubricators, substantially as
described, and shewn on accompanying drawings.
AN IMPROVED BISCUIT
Year: 1885

page_text: I ROBERT JOSEPH RASTRICK of Millbrook Road Southampton Food manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for AN IMPROVED BISCUIT
to be as follows:-
This invention has reference more particularly to hard biscuits which are
difficult to break particularly those known as "dog biscuits" for which a hammer
has frequently to be employed to break the same.
According to this invention I divide the biscuit into a number of sections of
any suitable shape, such sections being nearly eut through the thickness of the
biscuit in such a manner that one or more can be broken off as required with
great facility.
The above may be effected by having a cutter suitably formed and forcing it
nearly through the biscuits before baking or by other suitable means.
Although I have described this invention as applied to ". dog biscuits" I may.
apply it to all classes of biscuits.
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"
I ROBERT JOSEPH RASTRICK of Millbrook Road Southampton Food Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of "AN IMPROVED BISCUIT and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :—
·
This invention has reference more particularly to hard biscuits which are difficult
to break particularly those known as dog biscuits" and "ship biscuits" for
which a haminer has frequently to be employed to break the same.
According to this invention I divide the biscuit into a number of sections of
any suitable shape such sections being nearly cut through the thickness of the
biscuit in such a manner that one or more can be broken off as required with
great facility:
*The above may be effected by having a cutter suitably formed and forcing it
nearly through the biscuits before baking or by other suitable means.
Although I have described my invention as applied to "dog biscuits" and "ship
biscuits" I may apply it to all classes of biscuits.
And in order that my said invention may be better understood I will refer to
the accompanying sheet of drawing in which figure 1 shews plan of a biscuit made
according to my said invention. Figure 2 is section of same.
In the drawing I have shewn square sections but of course I may make these of
any suitable form.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
.I claim is
The improved biscuit divided into sections substantially in the manner and for
the purpose set forth.
IMPROVEMENT IN SAIL HANKS
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES LAPTHORN 19 Ardgowan Street Greenock (West) Sail Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN SAIL HANKS
to be as follows:-
-
A means by which any Sail travelling on a fixed Stay can bo detatched there-
from with great speed.
This. hank must be seized on to the Stay or Fore side of all Sails that have to
work up & down a fixed wire Stay, by means of marline passed through the two
seizing holes in lower part, on either side of swivel, & a hole in Stay of Sail;
then the person who has to place the Sail on the fixed Stay must turn the upper
or swivel part half way round, which would bring it at right angles to that part
seized on Sail, then open the working joint, & pass wire Stay between them, then,
turn the swivel back in its place again & the working or top part will fall down
of itself:& so close the hank.

page_text: JAS. LAPTHORN 19 Ardgowan Street Greenock (West) Sail Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for SAIL HANK and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This Hank is an improvement on.Sail Hanks in general, in so much, that whilst
the sail can be placed on the fixed stay as quickly as by any of those at present
in use, it is less liable to get out of order, & through being shorter in length,
brings stay of Sail much closer, with less labour, to the fixed Stay, which is a
desideratum.
First. Simplicity with Strength.
Second. Quickness with less labour.
Third. Reduction of space between the two Stays.
This Hank must be seized on to the Stay or Fore side of all Sails that have to
work up & down a fixed wire Stay, by Marline passed through the two seizing
holes, A. A. in lower part, B. on either side of swivel, C., & hole in Stay of Sail;
then the person who has to place the. Sail on the fixed wire Stay, must turn the
upper or swivelling part, C, half way round, which would bring it at right angles
to that part, B, seized on to the Sail, then open the working part, D. as per
drawing & pass the wire Stay between them, then turn the swivel of upper part, C.
back in its place again & the working or top part, D. will fall down of itself &
close the Hank.
"Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, & what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is : as before stated on Form C, viz.
"
First. Simplicity with Strength.
Second. Quickness with less Labour.
Third. Reduction of space between the two Stays.
A Combination Tobacco Pipe or Cigar Holder and Whistle.
Year: 1885

page_text: A Combination Tobacco Pipe or Cigar Holder and Whistle.
I, GEORGE ROBERT JOLLIFFE of 29 Heaton Street, Hockley, Birmingham,
Watchmaker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A COMBINATION
TOBACCO PIPE, OR CIGAR HOLDER AND WHISTLE to be as follows:-
I combine a Whistle with a Tobacco Pipe or Cigar Holder, so that the tobacco or
cigar can be smoked, or the Whistle blown at will.

page_text: I, GEORGE ROBERT JOLLIFFE of 29 Heaton Street, Hockley, Birmingham, Watch
Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A COMBINATION TOBACCO
PIPE OR CIGAR HOLDER, AND WHISTLE and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be. particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
:-
I combine a Whistle with a Tobacco Pipe or Cigar Holder so that the tobacco or
cigar can be smoked, or the whistle blown at will without removing the Pipe or
Cigar Holder from the mouth-I attach the whistle to the stem of the pipe or cigar
holder The stem has two holes running down it-One hole going to the bowl, for
smoking through, and the other only to the whistle-Between the whistle and the
stem is a ball valve, which opens when wind is blown down the pipe to the whistle,
and closes when smoke is drawn in the ordinary way from the bowl.
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 combination of a Tobacco Pipe or Cigar Holder and a Whistle.
GEORGE R. JOLLIFFE,