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Improvements in Boot, Shoe, and other Laces, to Prevent the Inconvenience of their Coming Undone Except at Will.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boot, Shoe, and other Laces, to Prevent the
Inconvenience of their Coming Undone Except at Will.
1 HENRY KNIGHT SIMSON of No. 62 Sheen Park Richmond in the County of
Surrey, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Boot and shoe laces have hitherto been made of a plain strip of material with
simply a tag at each end. By my invention I propose to make the faces of any suitable
material but instead of being as at present made, to have holes or loops at several
intervals or spaces at either one or both ends commencing from the tag towards the
centre, so that they will not of necessity require tying; but after having disposed of
the superfluity of length by passing round the ankle or by other means, to connect or
fasten them by means of studs, links, solitaires, buttons, hooks, or other convement
method. By the foregoing means I do away with the inconvenience of the laces
becoming loose and untied whilst walking or at undesired times whilst at the same
time they can be easily and quickly undone at will.
Dated this First day of January 1890.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boot, Shoe, and other Laces, to Prevent the
Inconvenience of their Coming Undone Except at Will.
I HENRY KNIGHT SIMSON of No. 62 Sheen Park, Richmond in the County of
Surrey, 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 :-
Boot and shoe laces have hitherto been made of a plain strip of material with
simply a tag at each end.
By my invention I propose to make the laces of any suitable material but instead of
being as at present made, to have any convenient number of holes or loops at several
intervals or spaces at either one or both ends commencing from the tag or tags
towards the centre, or if desired, to extend the holes or loops over the entire length so
that they will not of necessity require tying but after having disposed of the
superfluity of length (if any) by passing round the ankle or by other means, to
connect or fasten them by means of studs, links, solitaires, buttons, hooks, or other
convenient method.
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By the foregoing means, I do away with the inconvenience of the laces becoming
loose and untied whilst walking, or at undesired times, whilst at the same time they
can be easily and quickly undone at will.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
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First. In having the laces made with either holes or loops or both.
Second. In attaching or connecting and thus fastening the laces by means of studs,
links, solitaires, buttons, hooks, or other convenient fastenings which would prevent
the necessity of tying.
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tamba 1800
Slate Pencil and Crayon Sharpener.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 4th Apr., 1891-Accepted. 9th May. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Slate Pencil and Crayon Sharpener.
WALTER FLOOR 18 Holloway Bath Cabinet Maker ROBERT BOLT 6 Argyle
Terrace Twerton Bath, Cabinet Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
Slate Pencil and Crayon Sharpener.
A plate to be cut out of sheet iron, and pressed in V shape, roughened on inside,
with holes on ends of plate for fixing."
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Slate Pencil and Crayon Sharpener.
WALTER FLOOR Cabinet Maker 18 Holloway Bath and ROBERT BOLT
Cabinet Maker 6 Argyle Terrace Twerton on Avon both in the County of
Somersetshire 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 consists in a piece of sheet metal formed into a V shaped file; the
roughened surface being on the inside of the said V. Reference to the annexed
drawings Figs. 1 to 6 will explain our invention.
Fig. 1 is a plan of the sharpener of which B shows the roughened portion.
Fig. 2 is a section through A of Fig. 1: Fig. 3 a section through B ditto: Fig. 4
a section through C ditto. Fig. 5 is a side view, and Fig. 6 a perspective view of
the sharpener.
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 :-
and 6.
1. As an appliance for sharpening slate pencils or crayons, a piece of sheet metal
formed so that the tranverse section is in the shape of a V. The inside of V to
be cut as a file, substantially as shewn in the annexed drawings Figs. 1,
The act of making the sharpener V shaped in section, provides a greater cutting
surface, thus facilitating the process of sharpening.
Dated this 2nd day of Anril 1801
J. D. BATES,
6, John Street, Bath, Agent for Messrs. Floor and Bolt.
An Improvement Applicable to Screens used for Dressing Corn and other Substances.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 10th May, 1890
CODIT LEID
SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement Applicable to Screens used for Dressing Corn and
other Substances.
We, WILLIAM RAINFORTH, Senior, WILLIAM RAINFORTH, Junior, and HENRY
SLACK RAINFORTH, all of Brayford Head, Lincoln, in the County of Lincoln,
Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of the said 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 application and use in the construction of rotary and
other screens used in dressing corn and other seeds and the like and other substances,
of wire of novel and peculiar section the characteristics of which are hereinafter more
particularly referred to, from which application and use various important practical
advantages are attained.
On the accompanying drawings, Figs. 1, to, 3, represent sectional perspective views
of wires, respectively of a circular, triangular and semicircular section, such as
have hitherto been used or proposed to be used in the construction of such screens.
All such forms of wire are more or less disadvantageous in use, the disadvantages
of the circular section being due to the semicircular formation of the part, 6, (herein-
after termed the inner side) of the wire which is disposed inwards of the constructed
screen, the disadvantages of the triangular section being due to the flat formation of
the part, 7, (hereinafter termed the back side) which is disposed outwards of the con-
structed screen, and the disadvantages of the semicircular section being due to the
formation thereof with a flat back side, 7, and with a semicircular inner part, 6.
On the other hand, certain advantages are due to the formation of the wire with a
rounded or semicircular back part, 7, and certain advantages are due to the formation
of the wire with an angular or angularly disposed inner part, 6.. These characteristics
have never been combined in one wire; and it is the object of the present Invention
so to do, and thus to attain the combined advantages due thereto, and to avoid the
disadvantages due to the formation of the wire with a semicircular inner part or with
a flat back part.
To this end the Invention consists, essentially, in rolling or otherwise forming the
wire with a semicircular or rounded back-part, 7*, conjunctively with an angular or
angularly disposed inner part, 6*, flattened or slightly curved on the sides of the
angular part substantially in the manner illustrated in Figs. 4, and 5, of the accom-
panying drawings.
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 application to and use in the construction of screens such as aforesaid of wire
sections combining the characteristics herein before referred to.
Dated this 21st day of March 1890
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Hinges.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 7th Aug., 1891-Accepted 12th Sent. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hinges.
1, HARRY BURT PIPER of Ladydell Nurseries, Chesswood Road Worthing,
Fruitgrower, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
A hinge for hanging greenhouse & other ventilators.
The hinge is in two pieces (see A and B in the accompanying drawing
Figure 1).
The two pieces of the hinge on being joined together for use are shown in
Figure 2 in the accompanying drawing.
The features of novelty consist of:-
A short piece of round iron firmly fixed at one end of a piece of iron (see A
in accompanying drawing) & which works easily in the socket formed at the end
of another piece of iron (see B in accompanying drawing); the whole forming
together (see Figure 2 in accompanying drawing) a joint in which the friction is
reduced to a minimum.
Dated this Eighth day of November 1890.
HARRY BURT PIPER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hinges.
1, HARRY BURT PIPER of Ladydell Nurseries Chesswood Road Worthing
Fruitgrower do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
A. hinge for hanging greenhouse and other ventilators.
The hinge is in two pieces (see A and B in the drawings left with the Provisional
Specification Figure 1).
The portion of the hinge marked A in the drawings left with the Provisional
Specification consists of a short piece of round iron firmly fixed at one end of a
piece of iron and which piece of round iron works easily in the socket formed at
the end of another piece of iron (see B in the drawings left with the Provisional
Specification).
The two pieces of the hinge on being joined together for use are shewn in
Figure 2 in the drawings left with the Provisional Specification.
ing now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
nd in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
aim is:-
That the features of novelty consist of:-
A short piece of round iron firmly fixed at one end of a piece of iron (see A
n the drawings left with the Provisional Specification) and which works easily in
he socket formed at the end of another piece of iron (see B in the drawings left
ith the Provisional Specification). The whole forming together (see Figure 2
the drawings left with the Provisional Specification) a joint in which the friction
reduced to a minimum.
Dated this Sixth day of August 1891.
HARRY BURT PIPER.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 13th Sept., 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 :-
A grate bar having inclined portions a formed on its upper part, in combination
with the lateral projections t, having similar inclined portions n, by which means a large
number of passages are left for the entrance of the air necessary to support combustion,
and for facilitating the removal of the ashes, the said inclined portions having any
width and depth, substantially as shewn and described.
Dated this 11th day of August 1890.
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Portable Food or Forage for Horses, Cattle, and other Animals.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 8th Mar., 1890
A New or Improved Portable Food or Forage for Horses,
Cattle, and other Animals.
I HENRY TOM MARSH of Stratton Mills near Dorchester in the County of Dorset
Miller 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:-
5 My Invention relates to a new or improved Food for horses cattle and other
animals and has for its object to provide portable nutritive forage consisting
chiefly of the cereals used generally for the feeding of such animals to which are
added or intermixed highly nutritious ingredients such as malt linseed and the
like.
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The improved portable food is composed as follows:-
Crushed Oats
Crushed and Ground Beans
Wheaten Flour
Fine Sharps
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Bran
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Crushed and Ground Linseed
Ground Malt
Salt
These substances are mixed with water in any suitable vessel and thoroughly
0 kneaded to the consistence of a paste which is then subjected to pressure, rolled and
stamped by suitable machinery to form cakes of convenient size.
Or the said paste may be moulded and pressed by machinery in any other efficient
manner for the purpose in view.
The cakes thus formed are subsequently baked in an oven or dried in any suitable
5 drying chamber.
The above ingredients may be mixed in other proportions while maize peas or
barley may be substituted for beans without departing from the nature of my
invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
0 tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim
The improved portable food for horses, cattle and other animals composed of the
ingredients hereinbefore mentioned mixed in the proportions given or in any other
suitable proportions, and treated substantially as described and for the purpose set
5 forth.
Dated this 23m1 day of Januar 1900.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Holding in Covers Time-table Books, Periodicals, Music, or Pamphlets.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 4th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 31st Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Holding in Covers Time-table Books, Periodicals,
Music, or Pamphlets.
FRANCIS NICHOLAS DE WALNO WALSH Rectory Manor Warwick Road
Ealing W. Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A double metal rod, with loop and clip at one end At the lower end is a small
plate as a rest for securing the cover and contents in position.
The purposes this invention is intended to serve are as follows.
1. Saving of time and labor in affixing time books &c. in covers, and securing
them in position.
2. To ensure a better means for hanging the covers to hooks or wall pegs.
3. For the purpose of my invention 1 double a thin metal rod, to one end I affix
a loop with a clip & in the curve of the rod I affix a plate as a rest to hold the
Cover. The pamphlets & cover are passed between the ends of the double rod &
secured at top by means of the clip or catch.
12th Ontahan 1800
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Holding in Covers Time-table Books, Periodicals,
Music, or Pamphlets.
FRANCIS NICHOLAS DE WALXO WALSH Rectory Manor Warwick Road
Ealing W. 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 :-
For the purposes of my invention I double a thin metal rod terminating at one
end with a loop the continuation of which forms a clip or catch to secure the end
marked "A" in the annexed plan; in the bend of the rod is affixed a small metal plate
which is intended to act as a rest to retain the enclosure in position and to act as a
protection to the time table cover to which it is intended mainly to apply this
invention. The time table (or other enclosure) is placed in the cover, both are
opened and passed between the doubled rod and secured at top by means of the clip
or catch above referred to, the whole can then be hung up, on a peg, nail &c. at
pleasure.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
An improved means for holding in covers time table books periodicals, music or
namphlets substantially as herein described.
Improved Rockers for Cradles, Rocking Chairs and Horses, and other similar articles
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 9th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 14th Feb., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Rockers for Cradles, Rocking Chairs and Horses, and other
similar articles.
I, THOMAS MUGRAH of 33 Church Street Sheffield in the County of York,
Sewing Machine Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My improvements have reference to and consist in the construction and appli-
cation to cradles bassinetts rocking chairs and horses and other similar articles.
Rockers made from U or V or other hollow shaped steel or metallic substance
similar to that used in the making of the tyres of cycle wheels. The rockers I bend
in suitable shapes for the purposes intended the hollow thereof being filled or faced
with rubber or elastic tyre in the same or similar manner as that employed in cycle
wheels.
Dated this 3rd day of April 1890.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Rockers for Cradles, Rocking Chairs and Horses, and other
similar articles.
I, THOMAS MCGRAH of 33 Church Street Sheffield in the County of York
Sewing Machine Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
My improvements has reference to and consist in the construction and appli-
cation of rockers to cradles bassinettes rocking chairs and horses. Rockers made
from V, U, or other shaped steel or other material so made or hollowed out as to
receive a facing of india rubber in the same or similar manner to that employed on
cycle wheels. I bend or make the rockers in suitable shapes and sizes by any well
known method and cement or otherwise fasten in the grooves or face thereof an
elastic or rubber tyre so as to prevent the said articles from making any noise or
slipping about a room when in motion.
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 making of rockers for cradles rocking chairs and horses and other similar
articles as herein set forth & described with the use or application thereto of india
rubber tyres or facings thereon in the manner and for the purpose as herein set
forth and described.
T
1001
THOMAS MCGRAH.
Wire for Manufacturing Drive Screws.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th July, 1890-Accepted, 6th Dec., 1890
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Wire for Manufacturing Drive Screws.
THOMAS BURROUGHES NORGATE, Patent Solicitor, & ALEXANDER HUNTER MILNE,
Contractor, both of 76 Yates Street in the City of Victoria in the Province of British
Columbia Dominion of Canada do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement, reference being made to the accompanying drawings
in which :-
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Fig. 1 is a sketch of a small wire with double spirals thereon.
Fig. 2 is a sketch of a large wire of same sort & inside same are shown
& nails made from same stock.
spikes
Our invention relates to the formation of a continuous spiral thread or threads at a
quick pitch along a wire or rod by passing the said wire or rod between a pair of
suitably grooved & geared rollers: which same stock is for the manufacture of nails
of the description which revolve of themselves while being driven with the hammer;
the raised thread following in the groove formed in wood so not tearing away the
grain.
The wire or rod would be used to manufacture nails bolts spikes pins etc.
We improve
on the ordinary make in that we thread our wire in length capable of
being coiled whereas other makers stamp their threads just the length of a nail or a
pair of nails.
We do not claim the use of wire in the manufacture of nails but the formation of
the thread at a quick pitch along the same in long lengths.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
In a self revolving drive nail stock the formation of a continuous spiral thread or
threads at a quick pitch along a wire or rod in long lengths by passing it between a
pair of rollers suitably grooved & geared together substantially as & for the purpose
herein before set forth.
Dated this Fourth day of July 1890
THOS. BURROUGHES NORGATE.
ALEXANDER H. MILNE.
A Sounding Plate or Board for Banjos and like Instruments.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29:h Nov., 1890-Accepted. 10th Jan.. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Sounding Plate or Board for Banjos and like Instruments.
I, FREDERICK MOORE of The Hollies, Alcester Road, Kingsheath near Birmingham,
Agent &c. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a plate or board made of either, metal, wood paper maché, vulcanite
or any other substance to be fixed upon the back of the head or drum of the banjo, or
other musical instrument, by brackets or other means, thus enclosing the back, of
the banjo, with the exception of a small space left all round to allow the sound to
escape.
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Sounding Plate or Board for Banjos and like Instruments.
I FREDERICK MOORE of The Hollies, Alcester Road Birmingham 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:
This invention relates to banjos or such musical instruments as have only one
sounding plate and has for its object to prevent the deadness in tone caused by the
sound waves striking and being lost in the garments of the performer.
In carrying out my invention I attach to the back of the banjo a metal sounding
plate or board in such a manner that an open space is left between the rim of the
banjo and the edge of such sounding plate, which may be either flat or concave, the
latter shape being mostly preferred.
In the accompanying drawing the letter A denotes the sounding board and B the
rin of the banjo, to which the former is affixed by means of metal angle plates C,
which clasp, or otherwise attach themselves to the fittings on the rim which serve
for tightening the drum skin, or may be connected in some other convenient manner
to the rim.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
An attachment to banjos and similar instruments having for its object to increase
the volume of sound and consisting in a metal sounding board attached to the rim of
the banjo in such a manner that there is a space between the rim and the edge
of the board substantially as described and shewn in the drawings.
1000
115
C. R. BONNE & Co.,
41, Eastcheap, E.C., Authorised Patent and Trade Mark Agents.
Improved Means for Protecting Vehicle Wheel Boxes against the Entry of Dirt or Grit.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 12th June, 1891-Accepted, 18th July, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Protecting Vehicle Wheel Boxes against
the Entry of Dirt or Grit.
I ALFRED HARVIE Coach Builder of 19 Crown Street Brighton Sussex do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide a simple inexpensive method of
excluding dirt grit and other foreign matter from the boxes of vehicle wheels
working on "collings" and axletrees of other descriptions. For this purpose I.
affix to the back of the stock or hub of the wheels a circlet with a projection on its
inner edge which encircles the collar of the axletree. This circlet or shield when
in position prevents mud thrown up by the vehicle when in motion entering the
boxes of the wheels. Vehicles with wheel boxes protected as above described run
smoother and the dangers to life and limb arising from axletree arms and wheel
boxes becoming heated owing to the entry of dirt or grit are obviated.
Dated this 15th day of September 1890.
ALFRED HARVIE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Protecting Vehicle Wheel Boxes against
the Entry of Dirt or Grit.
I ALFRED HARVIE of 19 Crown Street Brighton in the County of Sussex
Coach Builder do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
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The object of this invention is to provide a simple inexpensive method of
excluding dirt grit & other foreign matter from the boxes of vehicle wheels
working on "collinges & axletrees of other descriptions. For this purpose I
affix to the back of the stock or hub of the wheels by means of screws, nails or pins
a circlet shield or circular band shown on the accompanying drawings in Fig. 1 & in
side section Fig. 2 with a projection on its inner edge A which encircles the collar
of the axletree Fig. 3 B. This circlet shield or circular band when in position
Fig. 3 prevents mud thrown up by the vehicle when in motion entering the wheel
boxes. Vehicles with wheel boxes protected as above described run smoother &
the dangers to life & limb arising from axletrees arms & wheel boxes becoming
heated owing to the entry of dirt or grit are obviated.
Having now
..cularly 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 :-
The affixing of a "circlet" or circular band as shown in the accompanying
drawings to the back of the stocks or hubs of vehicle wheels for the purpose above
set forth.
Doted this 12th day of June 1891.
ALFRED HARVIE.
Improvements in and in connection with Concertinas.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application. 2nd Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 1st May. 1891--Accepted, 27th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and in connection with Concertinas.
I, THOMAS SHARP of 3 Wootton Street Higher Temple Street Chorlton on
Medlock Manchester Wire Walker do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to facilitate the manipulation of the keys in
playing concertinas. For the purpose of my invention I arrange the keys preferably
in four rows parallel with the straps or handles used by the performer, for holding
the instrument when in use. All the full tones I arrange in regular alternate order,
in the two inner rows, & che semitones in the two outer rows, & as near as possible
to their corresponding full tones. Each key produces the same note whether the
bellows are extended or compressed. By my arrangement the use of the instrument
can be learnt quicker, & the keys manipulated with much greater ease, than by
the methods at present in use in similar instruments.
Dated this 2nd day of August 1890.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
COMELMIM SIMCITIGATION.
Improvements in and in connection with Concertinas.
THOMAS SHARP of 3 Wootton Street Higher Temple Street Chorlton on
Medlock Manchester Wire Walker 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 facilitate the manipulation of the keys in playing
concertinas.
For the purpose of my invention I arrange the keys preferably in four rows
parallel with the straps or handles used by the performer, for holding the instrument
when in use. All the full tones I arrange in regular alternate order in the two
inner rows, and the semitones in the two outer rows and as near as possible to their
corresponding full tones. Each key produces the same note whether the bellows
are extended or compressed. By my arrangement the use of the instrument can
be learnt quicker and the keys manipulated with much greater ease than by the
methods at present in use in similar instruments.
In the annexed drawings
Figure 1 illustrates preferably the arrangement of the keys on the right hand
side and Figure 2 the arrangement of the keys on the left hand side of a
concertina.
The keys numbered to 18 in Figure 1 which form the two inner rows are the
full tones, the remaining keys which form the two outer rows are the semitones.
In Figure 2 the keys numbered 1 to 15 which form the two inner rows are
the full tones and the remaining keys which form the two outer rows are the
semitones.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The arrangement of the keys of a concertina substantially as herein described
and shown by the annexed drawings.
Dated this 20th day of Amil 1001
THOMAS SHARP.
Medium for use with Chemical and Earth Colours.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1890-Accepted, 29th Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Medium for use with Chemical and Earth Colours.
I, EDUARD SCHMAHL of Wilhelmstrasse, Berlin, in the German Empire, 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:-
This invention relates to a process for the production of a binding composition or
medium for adding to earth and chemical colours instead of the oil and glue or size
ordinarily used for the purpose.
The object of the invention is to give greater durability to the colour or paint; to
do away with much of the unpleasant and unhealthy smell usually present when
painting is being done; and in the application of colours to woven fabrics to prevent
the colours running into one another.
The invention consists in mixing intimately together boiled linseed oil, borax,
dextrine, glue or size and flour such as rye or maize flour.
The proportions of the various ingredients of the composition vary according to the
particular purpose for which it is to be used. A very general proportion is 10 parts
linseed oil, 10 parts borax, 5 parts dextrine, 2 parts gluo or size and 6 parts rye flour
or maize flour. The mixture may be diluted with water.
The colour with which the medium has been mixed will keep for several months
without sensible deterioration of quality.
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 process for the production of a medium for use with chemical and earth colours
consisting of boiled linseed oil, borax, dextrine, glue or size and flour substantially as
described
Buted this 1st day of September 1890.
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Medical Compound, Specially Applicable for the Cure of Ringworm.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left. 19th Apr.. 1890-Accepted, 24th May, 189C
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medical Compound, Specially Applicable for the Cure
of Ringworm.
I, MARY WOODWARD of 3 Oxford Street Maindee Newport Monmouthshire no
occupation do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide a cure for Ringworm. For this purpose
I mix the following ingredients, to be applied to the part affected. The ingredients
are as follows, in their required proportions:-White precipitate powder, Venice
turpentine, and lard. The mixture is then applied in the ordinary way.
Dated this 20th day of February 1890.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medical Compound, Specially Applicable for the Cure
of Ringworm.
I, MARY WOODWARD of 3 Oxford Street Maindee Newport Monmouth Lady, 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 and purpose of my Invention is to provide a specific in relation to the
treatment and cure of Ringworm and analagous cutaneous eruptions and consists of
the amalgamation of certain ingredients, which when applied externally to any such
cutaneous disease will not only destroy it but will heal the eruption.
I take and mix the following articles to be compounded in the proportions
respectively prescribed as follows viz. :-
Of Lard -
-
White Precipitate Powder
Turpentine
-
20
2 OZS.
drachms.
->
5 ozs.
I melt the lard in the first instance and allow it to cool to a sufficient extent and
then thoroughly mix or work in the other ingredients.
The mixture is then locally applied in the ordinary manner to the part or parts
affected, and will be found in practice to be very efficacious and rapid under treatment
in producing the desired result in a very satisfactory manner.
The above proportions may be slightly altered or varied for certain cases or
purposes, without departing from the essence or substance of the Invention.
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 combination of ingredients compounded in manner substantially as hereinbefore
set forth and described.
Dated thin 10th day of April 1890
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Water-cans.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 20th Dec., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water-cans.
I HENRY BARTER Clerk in Holy Orders and Vicar of Shipton under
Wychwood in the County of Oxford (address Shipton under Wychwood,
Chipping Norton) 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 can, which can be varied considerably in shape, is carried by an ordinary
metal strap handle which is pivotted to lugs A on the sides of the can a little above
the centre of gravity. The cover is not hinged, but rigidly attached to the straps
of the handle B, so as to be kept in place by the poise of the can when it is carried.
The back of the cover C prevents the handle B from being moved forwards out of
the perpendicular, but it can be drawn back taking the cover with it, or the can
tipped forwards by means of a small springy handle D fixed near the bottom of
the back of the can.
When the can is empty, the handle can be turned back till the back of the cover
touches the back of the can, and catches the small springy handle D above men-
tioned. This keeps the can in place when it is inverted and suspended on a hook
with its back towards a wall, the cover serving to keep the can off the wall so that
it drips clear of the wall.
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 idea of hanging up a covered can by its handle so as to drain dry in every
part, and the contrivances by which this idea is carried out viz. :-
2. The attachment of the cover to the straps of the handle B.
3. The provision of a small springy handle D to hold the cover in position when
the can is suspended and inverted.
Dated this Sixth dox of October 1890
Improvements in Show Tickets for Shop Windows.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Mar., 1891-Accepted. 13th June. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Show Tickets for Shop Windows.
WILLIAM GEORGE THOMAS 85 Brunswick Road Liverpool Fish Dealer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Ticket to be printed on two sides backwards on one side so as to reflect through
mirrow at back of shop window.
-
Dated this 23rd day of June 1890.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Show Tickets for Shop Windows.
WILLIAM GEORGE THOMAS 85 Brunswick Road Liverpool, Fish Dealer 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:-
Tickets to be written or printed on both sides, on front of ticket from left to
right, on back of ticket from right to left, so as to reflect through mirror.
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 1
claim is
--
1. Tickets written or printed from right to left, so as to reflect from left to right
through mirror.
Dated this 30th day of May 1891.
Improvements in Apparatus for the Opening and Closing of Skylights, Casements, and Fanlights.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 26th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 31st Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for the Opening and Closing of
Skylights, Casements, and Fanlights.
RICHARD FRIEND 7 Culmore Road Asylum Road Peckham London S.E
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a novel and simple apparatus for the opening and
closing of skylights, casements, faulights & c., and the simplifying of such
apparatus.
According to my invention I arrange a frame of any suitable shape & material
to carry a cog wheel such as is ordinarily employed for the driving chain of a
tricycle.
I also arrange this said cog wheel to gear at one and the same time into a slotted
flexible band or chain (by which motion is imparted to the cog wheel) and into a
rack (which may be rigid, solid or flexible or jointed as a chain, so as to close down
into little space) straight or curved and of any suitable material and which is
fastened to the casement &c. to be opened.
The whole apparatus is operated from the flexible band or chain, to which
cords and balancing weights may be attached for the greater convenience of
manipulation.
Dated this Twenty-first day of February 1890.
RICHARD FRIEND.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for the Opening and Closing of
Skylights, Casements, and Fanlights.
RICHARD FRIEND 7 Culmore Road Asylum Road Peckham London S.E.,
Builder, 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 improvements in apparatus for the opening and closing
of skylights casements & fanlights and the simplifying of such apparatus.
According to my invention I arrange a frame of any suitable shape and material
to carry a cog wheel such as is ordinarily employed for the driving chain of a
tricycle. I also arrange this said cog wheel to gear at one and the same time into
a slotted flexible band or chain (by which motion is imparted to the cog wheel)
and into a rack (which may be rigid & solid) or (flexible or jointed as a chain so
as to close down into little space) straight or curved and of any suitable material
and which is fastened to the casement &c. to be opened.
The whole apparatus is operated from the flexible band or chain to which
cords and balancing weights may be attached for the greater convenience of
manipulation.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING.

page_text: Dis the cog wheel.
Fshows a modification of the gearing A. D. B applicable to heavier casements
and geared as A B B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is―
A combination of a rack, wheel and flexible band or chain gearing together
and as applied to the opening and closing of casements &c. substantially as
described.
Dated this Twenty-sixth day of November 1890
RICHARD FRIEND.
Improvements in Tramway and other Rail Joints.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 26th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 14th June, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tramway and other Rail Joints.
1, JOSEPH BARTON of the Tramway Depot Pemberton near Wigan in the County
of Lancaster Engineer and Tramway Manager do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
A solo and joint plate in two halves to join railway tramway or other girder rails
together by bolts going through the joint plates and gripping the flange of the rail
by lugs or strips which are cast or fastened on the upper side of the sole plate.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tramway and other Rail Joints.
1 JOSEPH BARTON of the Tramway Depot Pemberton near Wigan in the County of
Lancaster Engineer and Tramway Manager do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :
A sole or joint plate in two halves as shown by the letters A and B (Figure 3) on
the drawing to join railway, tramway, girder or other rails together by bolts as shown
by the letters C and D (Figure 2) going through the joint plates as shown by the
letters E and F (Figure 2) and gripping the flange of the rail by lugs or strips as
shown by the letters G (Figure 1) which are cast or fastened on the upper side of
the sole plate, as shown by the letter H (Figure 1).
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 1
claim is
That my invention is to prevent railway or tramway rails from springing or giving
way where the two ends of the rails are jointed together when an engine or any other
heavy weight passes over the rails.
Dated this Twenty-fifth day of March 1890.
JOSEPH BARTON.
An Improved Metal Joint or Hinge for Boxes and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Metal Joint or Hinge for Boxes and the like.
I, NEWNHAM BROWNE, of 73, Cheapside, in the City of London, Fellow of the
Institute of Patent Agents, do hereby declare the nature of this invention for
"AN IMPROVED METAL JOINT OR HINGE FOR BOXES AND THE LIKE" which invention
has been communicated to me from abroad by Teodor Remus of Dresden in the
Empire of Germany, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This metal joint has for its object to serve, not only as a joint, but also as a
locking or brake-device for boxes as it permits the lid to be secured in any desired
position.
This joint may also advantageously be employed where a joint of cloth or the like
is not applicable.
Starting from the experience that thin, tough metal sheets may be bent to and fro
at the same place a great many times without breaking, I construct the said metal
joints from thin sheet brass and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
Plates of such metal are stamped in the shape shown at a Fig. 1, or in similar
shape. At each side the plate is recessed at a¹ so that the portion between the
recesses is narrowed and offers but little resistance to bending. Above and below,
lugs are formed on the plate, and when bent over as shown at Figs. 2 and 3
form spikes.
Two or more plates made as set forth are fixed in appropriate positions on the box
for which they are to serve and the spikes are either inserted into holes made in
the box or forced into the material forming the box the plates being so fixed (by
the spikes) that the narrowest part of the plate faces the junction of the body and
lid of the box. To secure the joint-plate in place the points of the spikes may be
bent over.
Each time the lid attached by such plates is opened or closed, the metal is
bent at the narrowest part and the resistance of the metal, though but slight, is
sufficient to counteract the weight of the lid and to retain it in any desired
position.
As tough metal may be bent a great number of times at the same place without
breaking the joint will endure quite long enough and is well suited for boxes made of
cardboard or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me
by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :
A joint for cardboard and other boxes or the like consisting of a thin plate of
metal a with recesses a' and lugs, or spikes, constructed applied and operating as set
forth.
Dated the Twenty-third day of October 1890.
NEWNHAM BROWNE.
Fire Revivers for Domestic Use.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Fire Revivers for Domestic Use.
I ELIZABETH PHILLIPS SCRUBY, of 46 Chaucer Road, Bedford in the county of
Bedfordshire, 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 certain novel fire revivers for replenishing the grates of
domestic fires and has for its object to provide means of applying fuel thereto as and
when required noiselessly but effectually. The invention is especially applicable and
advantageous in sick rooms where quietness is indispensable and where the noise-
of shovelling or throwing on coals as usually practised is consequently objectionable.
To this end I provide receptacles of varying sizes and shapes made of any suitable
fibrous vegetable fabric treated with chemical materials or agents whereby they are
made readily inflammable but not explosive or dangerous: such agents may consist
for example of tar, resin, petroleum etc., but I do not limit myself to the use of these
only as any equivalent may be employed. The receptacles are filled with coal, coke
or other fuel and when the fire gets low one or more revivers is or are placed quietly
upon the embers in the grate and at once ignite kindling the contained fuel noiselessly
and certainly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The use for the purposes above specified of receptacles for fuel, made of fibrous.
vegetable fabric treated with a readily inflammable agent or agents as set forth.
Dated this First day of March 1900.
J. C. CHAPMAN, Fel. Inst. Patent Agents,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.