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Improvements in the Drawing off Rollers of Gill Boxes Employed for Preparing or Finishing Wool and other Fibrous Material.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1889
Specification Accepted, 27th Apr., 1889
Improvements in the Drawing off Rollers of Gill Boxes Employed
for Preparing or Finishing Wool and other Fibrous Material.
I, JOHN RADFORD of the firm of Radford Taylor & Company of Valley Mills,
Bradford in the County of York, Wool Comber 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 consists in employing taking off rollers so constructed as to maintain
a firmer grip of the material, (without cutting such material whilst passing between
them) than has hitherto been the case.
To carry out my invention I construct the top drawing off roller, of India Rubber,
Gutta percha, or other suitable substances or composition, such roller having a plain
surface in place of the fluted metal one hitherto employed.
The surface of this top roller engages with the fluted surface of the ordinary
bottom metal roller, by means of these two rollers the wool or other fibrous material
being operated upon is drawn off thereby dispensing with the drawing off leather.
may construct both the top and bottom drawing off rollers of India Rubha etc. in
which case I employ the drawing off leather which will pass over the bottom roller,
and between the point of contact of the two rollers, or 1 may reverse the rollers. By
the above means a more certain grip is maintained, and the wool is not cut by means
of the fluted metal rollers as has hitherto been the case.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. In gill boxes for preparing or finishing wool or other fibrous material: The top,
or bottom, or both drawing off rollers composed of India Rubber gutta percha or
other suitable elastic substance or composition with or without the drawing off strap.
1000
FRANK JAS. WALWORTH,
Town Hall Chambers, Bradford,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Treating or Purifying Sulphate of Lead.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 24th Apr., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 1st June, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Treating or Purifying Sulphate of Lead.
I, JAMES BALLANTYNE HANNAY, of Cove Castle, Loch Long, in the County of
Dumbarton, North Britain, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention
to be as follows, that is to say :-
My said Invention relates to sulphate of lead as made by various known furuacing
operations, involving volatilisation, and my object is to render such sulphate of lead
as free as possible from impurities, such as metallic oxides and sulphates which
might affect its color as a pigment, or act objectionably when it is combined with oils.
In carrying out my Invention I render the impurities soluble by agitating the crude
sulphate of lead, with dilute sulphuric acid; and I then remove them by washing or
filtering leaving the insoluble sulphate of lead practically pure.
Dated this Twenty-fifth day of January 1889.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Treating or Purifying Sulphate of Lead.
I, JAMES BALLANTYNE HANNAY, of Cove Castle, Loch Long, in the County of
Dumbarton, North Britain, Chemist, 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, that is to say :-
My said Invention relates to sulphate of lead as made by various known furnacing
operations involving volatilisation, and my object is to render such sulphate of lead
as free as possible from impurities, such as metallic oxides and sulphates which
might affect its color as a pigment or act objectionably when it is combined with oils.
In carrying out my Invention I render the impurities soluble by agitating the
crude sulphate of lead, with dilute sulphuric acid; and I then remove them by washing
or filtering, leaving the insoluble sulphate of lead practically pure.
The strength
and quantity of the dilute sulphuric acid to be employed will depend on the
proportion of impurities contained in the crudo sulphate of lead and which can be
dissolved by the dilute acid; but in general a solution containing about 2 per centum
of acid may he employed whilst the quantity required will in each case be easily
ascertained by trials with samples.
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 :-
Treating crude sulphate of lead obtained by processes involving volatilisation with
dilute sulphuric acid and subsequently washing or filtering the same for the purpose
of rendering soluble and removing impurities substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this Twenty-third day of April 1889.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.
2
Improvements in Boots or Shoes for Athletic and like Purposes.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots or Shoes for Athletic and like Purposes.
1 GEORGE THOMAS HAWKINS of the Wawkerz Factory Overstone Road Northampton
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide a boot or shoe for athletic or other
purposes where an outer sole of india rubber or the like is used with means for
ventilation and a constant supply of fresh air to the foot.
Referring to the accompanying sheet of drawings
Figure 1 is a plan or view of my improved outer or bottom sole and hollow
heel combined.
Figure 2 is a plan or view of my improved through middle sole.
Figure 3 is an enlarged longitudinal section through the two soles when placed
together on the boot or shoe, along the line a -- b. Figures 1 and 2.
I form my outer sole with a hollow beel A having an extension B towards the
waist of the boot or shoe and in one or both sides thereof I provide an inlet hole or
tube C for the admission of air-or a number of such may be used.
The middle sole when used is cut out as at 1) and also has an extended slot or cut
such as E extending into the waist of the hoot or shoe, and if further ventilation be
required say for hot climates the slot E may be further extended towards the toe
in the direction of the dotted lines as shewn at E.
These improved combined soles and hollow heels may be then attached to an
ordinary perforated in sole and the boot or shoe lasted up in the usual manner.
The inlets or perforations C may be protected by slides plates or valves so as to
exclude dust or mud and any ordinary mechanical device will effect this.
It will be understood that by the weight and pressure of the wearer acting on
tho insole against the resistance of the ground and having between the hollow heel
of india rubber or other elastic material the latter will contract and expand at each
step of the wearer so setting up an action similar to that of a pair of bellows and
pumping in through the holes Ċ a constant supply of fresh air and forcing it into
the body of the boot or shoe effectively ventilating the same.
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. In a boot or shoe having an outer sole and heel combined of india rubber or
like material the hollowed heel Å extension B and inlet C substantially as described.
2. In combination with an outer sole and hollowed heel combined the use of a
through middle sole slotted or cut out substantially as described and illustrated in
Figure 2.
3. The improved means of ventilating boots and shoes substantially as herein-
before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
POPPLEWELL & Co.
Improvements in Electrical Fire Alarms.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1889-Accepted, 22nd June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by WILLIAM BIRCHALL, of Melbourne, in the Colony of
Victoria, Telegraph Engineer.]
Improvements in Electrical Fire Alarms.
I, HENRY EDWARD NEWTON of the Office for Patents, 6 Bream's Buildings,
Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of this Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a small apparatus to be placed in any position likely to be
reached by the heat arising from incendiary or accidental fires, in their inception, and
consists of a metal chamber, to which is fixed, in electrical contact, one of the wires
connected to an electric battery. The second wire, from the battery, or its attachment
is introduced within the chamber, but is insulated therefrom. A metal alloy, capable
of fusing at a comparatively low temperature, is attached to the metal surface of the
chamber, and is so placed that as the heat arising from the fire acts on the chamber
and fuses the alloy, the fused alloy shall gravitate towards the bottom of the chamber,
and cause electrical contact to be made between the chamber and the second wire, and
thus complete an electrical circuit, and cause a bell or other alarm to sound. Or
the metal alloy may be attached to the second battery wire, or partly to the
chamber and partly to the second battery wire, or its attachment, the object being to
ensure the closing of an electric circuit on the fusing of the alloy by the heat generated
by combustion in the immediate vicinity of the apparatus.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent from abroad, 1 declare that what I claim is :-
1. The completion of an electric circuit by the fusing of an alloy of metals as
specified, and for the purposes herein set forth.
2. A metal chamber in electrical contact with one wire of an electric battery, but
insulated from the second wire, or its attachment, and containing a metallic alloy,
which, when fused, makes contact with the second wire, and closes an electric circuit,
as specified, and for the purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 14th day of May 1889
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Fireworks.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 26th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 21st June, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fireworks.
WILLIAM CLAYTON 87 Birchanger Road South Norwood Surrey Firework Maker
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A shrill whistling sound is produced by the combustion of a composition
consisting of picrate of potash in combination with any suitable supporter of
combustion preferably nitrate of potash, pitch nitrate of baryta, paraffin, stearine, in
proportions from one half of each to nine tenths of picrate of potash according to
the effect desired, the said composition being charged in open mouthed tnbes, i.e. tubes
not choked.
1000
WILLIAM CLAYTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fireworks.
I, WILLIAM CLAYTON, of 87, Birchanger Road, South Norwood, in the County of
Surrey, Firework Maker, 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 the manufacture of fireworks whereby
when the fireworks are let off or discharged they will produce a shrill whistling
sound.
In order to obtain this whistling sound I employ a composition consisting of
picrate of potash in combination with any suitable supporter of combustion such for
example as nitrate of potash, pitch, nitrate of baryta, solid paraffin, paraffin wax, or
stearine, the proportions varying according to the effect desired to be produced and
the nature of the combustible material.
For example have obtained good results in practice by using the following
proportions by weight, videlicet :-
:-
One part of picrate of potash to from one half to three parts of nitrate of soda or
One part of picrate of potash to one fifteenth part of pitch (Syrian asphaltum) or
One part of picrate of potash to two third parts of nitrate of baryta.
The composition when prepared is charged in tubes, preferably of paper, in the
usual well known manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
(1.) The use in the manufacture of fireworks of a composition of picrate of potash
and a suitable combustible material in about the proportions substantially as
described.
(2.) The manufacture and use of whistling fireworks formed by charging tubes
with a composition of picrate of potash and a suitable combustible material
substantially as set forth.
oth day
Άμα του.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: I, DANIEL ZIEGELBAUER, Manufacturer, of Oliligs near Solingen, Germany, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention relates chiefly to large tailor's shears and has for its object, to
ensure a uniformly good contact and sliding action between the cutting blades during
the process of cutting, even if they are not made with the desired accuracy, or if
the rivet or pivot which connects the two blades, is slightly loose.
For this purpose, I provide the pivot or rivet with a spring device adapted to draw
the two blades together in every position.
In the further description, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings,
in which Fig. 1 is a side view, Fig. 2 a front view, and Fig. 3 a cross section of
a pair of shears embodying my invention.
As shown in Fig. 3, the ordinary rivet head is replaced by a sleeve which
surrounds the rivet or pivot s and encloses a helical spring coiled round the pivot.
The base of the sleeve is not uniform, but has an inside shoulder or bottom b. to
serve as an abutment for the inner end of the spring. At the top, the head k is
closed by a metallic disc 6', which is likewise perforated for the passage of the
screw 3.
For putting the parts together, the sleeve or head is placed on the blade, the
spindle s attached to the other head is introduced from the other side through the two
blades and through the perforations of the bottom band disc b, and the nut m (which
may be attached to the disc b) is screwed on to the end of the spindle s, thereby
compressing the spring f.
This spring will now exert a continuous pressure, so as to draw the two blades
together in every position. The pressure of the spring may be varied by changing
the position of the nut m.
It will be seen that in this arrangement the helical spring is hidden from view
and exerts a more uniform pressure, than a spring acting directly on the shea
blade

page_text: Instead of one, both sides or heads of the rivet or pivot may be provided with
a spring action.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
In tailor's shears, a rivet or bolt hoad, comprising a sleeve or hollow body k
which contains a helical spring ƒ held in place by a scrow nut m, substantially as
described.
Dated this 7th day of February 1889.
DANIEL ZIEGELBAUER.
By Fairfax & Wetter,
433, Strand, London,
Agents.
Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders and Reflectors.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 14th Dec., 1889
COME DELE SI MUIFICATION.
Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders and
Reflectors.
1, ILLUIS AUGUSTUS TIMMIS of No. 2 Great George Street, Westminster, London
S.W. Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The objects of my Invention are to increase and perfect and cheapen the diffusion
of the light that is produced.
With these objects in view I fit incandescent lamps as follows:-
I construct the lamp holders so that the lamps can be readily fixed or taken out.
I use any of the known available means-but I make the holders so that I can fit a
reflector to any part of it-by preference at or near the bottom of the holder.
The reflector is the main part of my Invention. 1 prefer to fit it as near the
bottom of the holder as practicable and I make it so that it acts as a convex reflector
and diffuses the light instead of concentrating it.
Fig. 1 shows the holder -there is a screw nut n which holds the reflector, in
position. There may be two nuts as shown in Fig. 1-this reflector is convex and
is made of clear glass. The concave side of this reflector I silver and I prefer to make
the glass as clear as possible so as to get the maximum of reflection.
I make the rim plain or wavy as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3 and this rim may
be colored glass-it this rim is not silvered it allows some of the rays of light to light.
the space above the lamp. The bulb of the lamp is placed as close as practicable to
the reflector and by these means the maximum of light is diffused and if colored
glasses are used in the rim a good effect is produced.
The above described fittings may be suspended by means of the electric (or other)
wires or by chains as shown in Fig. 1 or by a tube or rod as shown in Fig. 4.
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 :-
First: The use of a convex silvered glass reflector substantially as and for the
purposes herein before described.
Secondly-The use of a holder constructed to hold the reflector close to the lainp
bulb substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Thirdly-The use of a convex silvered glass reflector having a rim of clear or
colored glass substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 12th day of November 1889.
I. A. TIMMIS.
Improved Shield for Feeding Bottles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 31st Oct., 1889-Accepted, 7th Dec.. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Shield for Feeding Bottles.
I, JOHN HENRY SPENCE of 310 Kennington Road, London in the County of
Surrey, Coal Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows-
My invention is a Shield perforated so as to allow free breathing, (respiration) to
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION. ·
Improved Shield for Feeding Bottles.
I, JOHN HENRY SPENCE of 310 Kennington Road, London in the County of
Surrey Coal 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:—
My invention is a Perforated Shield. made round, square, oval triangle, or any other
shape or form, and of either bone, ivory, pearl glass gutter percha, india rubber,
vulcanite wood, woodite, xylonite, metal, porcelain, or any other substance or
nixture.
I prefer it to be round and made of bone.
The improvement in the Shield is manely to allow free respiration to the infant, but
I claim from the said improvement that the said Shield acts as a regulator, inasmuch
as the air which is admitted through the holes on the Shield, reduces the childs power
of suction on the teat and thus the regulation is performed.
Although I have described my said invention more particularly as applied to a
Feeding Bottle, it is evedient that my Improved Shield is advantageously applicable
to Teething Pads, Soothers, or the like, or anything whatsoever used by infants-
where respiration is required.
It is obvious that I can somewhat modify the construction of my shield to obtain
the same ends, (namely:-respiration & regulation without departing from the nature
of my said invention, by cutting into the Shield, lines of any shape or form.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to he performed I declare that what I
claim is.
A Perforated or Cut Shield, for Feeding Bottles Teething Pads, Soothers, or the
like and for the purposes above specified.
Improvements relating to Adjustable Ball Bearings for Velocipedes and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Adjustable Ball Bearings for Velocipedes
and the like.
"2
We, GEORGE LEONARD MORRIS, and WILLIAM THOMAS WILSON, trading as
G. L. Morris, Wilson, & Co., of the "Referee Cycle Works, Henry Street,
Grays Inn Road, London, W.C. Engineers, 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 an improved adjustable cone employed
in connection with the ball bearings of velocipedes, which being self-adjustable,
renders unnecessary the use of an additional nut usually employed for locking in
position the cones as ordinarily constructed.
In the accompanying illustrative drawing, Figures and 2 represent elevational
views of the improved adjustable cone according to our Invention, Figure 3 showing
same fitted in position; like letters of reference denoting corresponding parts or
members in each view.
In carrying out our Invention we cut or otherwise form, around a portion of
the circumference of the cone or collar A, a slot or opening a; and, at right angles
thereto we provide a longitudinal slot or opening b. Within the two lugs or projec-
tions c, c, we cut a screw thread in which engages a square headed screw bolt d
or equivalent fastening or locking device. Upon the cone A being screwed home,
and assuming the position indicated in Figure 3, the screw bolt d is tightened thus
causing the contraction of the slot or opening b, and thereby locking said cone
securely in the position necessary to maintain an even bearing surface with the
least amount of friction.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion and in what manner same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
•
In adjustable ball bearings for velocipedes and the like, the combination of cone A,
slots a, b, lugs c, c, and bolt d substantially as herein described and shown and for
the purpose specified.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1889
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for Applicants.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for Applicants.
An Improved Governor for Governing the Speed of Engines.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 12th Dec.. 1889-Accepted. 8th Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Governor for Governing the Speed of Engines.
ROBERT FORD COURTNEY KEATS 9 Garnier Street Fratton Portsmouth in th
County of Hampshire Mechanical Engineer. 1 do hereby declare the nature of thi
invention to be as follows:-
The principle of said Improved Governor, is a Nut-wheel and a Screw.
The Screw is worked by a small separato engine, at a speed.
The Nut-wheel is worked by the engine to be governed.
The differences of speed of the Nut-wheel, and Screw will work a valve, that wil
govern the engine to be governed.
Or the smaller engine may be made to work the Nut-wheel, and the Screw may b
worked by the engine to be governed.
The Nut-wheel in the former, or the Screw in the latter case, may be made t
govern the smaller engine if required.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Governor for Governing the Speed of Engines.
ROBERT FORD COURTNEY KEATS 9 Garnier Street Fratton Portsmouth Mechanical
Engineer. 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 stateinent :-
The principle of said Improved Governor is a Nut-wheel A, A' and a Screw B.
The Screw B is worked by a small seperate engine at a speed represented by D.
The Nut-wheel A A' is worked by the engine to be governed. The difference of
speed of the Nut-wheel A, A', and screw B will work a valve that will govern the
engine to be governed. Or the smaller engine D may be made to work the Nut-
wheel A, A and the screw B may be worked by the engine to be governed.
The Nut-wheel A, A' in the former, or the Screw B in the latter case, may be made
to govern the smaller engine if required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is,
That this governor, as above described will govern an engine, more immediate,
and more accurate than any yet before known to me.
Improvements in Stays or Corsets.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 20th May, 1890-Accepted, 19th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stays or Corsets.
1, FRANZ OTTO ESTERMANN, of Wellendingen-Rottweil, in the Kingdom of
Württemberg, Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to stays and has for its purpose to render the closing
bands and busks elastic and infrangible. To attain this end, a band of suitable
breadth with correspondingly wide meshes is twisted from three or more steel wires.
This band is given a covering of suitable cloth and closed at the ends with metal
capsules.
The places for attaching the knobs and eyelets or busks are provided with a
small sheet metal stiffening in order to ensure an efficient attachment to the wire
bands.
HUELSER & Co.,
Attorneys.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stays or Corsets.
I, FRANZ OTTO ESTERMANN of Wellendingen, Rottweil in the Kingdom of
Württemberg, Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is an improvement in stays or corsets, having for its
purpose to replace the heretofore employed supports and busks of sheet metal or
whalebone by a more elastic and durable device.
The improved supports are made of hard elastic steel wire in such a manner that
a suitably broad strip a is plaited from three or any other convenient number of
single, double or multiple wires, as shown in the accompanying drawing illustrating
my invention.
The said wire support or plait is closed at the extremities with metal caps 6 and
covered with shirting or other fabric c. By the peculiar character of the con-
struction referred to, the improved support is given such elasticity as to easily
yield to any forward or lateral bending or movement, while at the same time being
infrangible and very durable.
The busks carrying the knobs and eyelets or equivalent closing devices are made
in the same manner as above described. The clasps or fastenings are secured to
pieces of sheet metal d d' which are enclosed in strips of fabric and sewn into the
covering of the busks at suitable intervals.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion I declare that what I claim is :-
In stays or corsets the application, as a substitute for sheet metal, whalebone and
similar material, of supports consisting of a plait of steel wire closed at the ends
with metal caps and covered with fabric, and of busks made in the same manner

page_text: and from the same material as said supports having the clasps or other closing
devices attached thereto by the aid of interinediate pieces or stiffenings sewn in:o the
covering of the busks, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 20th day of May 1890.
FRANZ OTTO ESTERMANN.
Per Huelser & Co.,
142, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Attorneys.
Improvements in the Means of Automatically Securing Windows in any Position.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 14th Dec., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Means of Automatically Securing Windows in
any Position.
1, GEORGE THOMAS CHEETHAM, of 153 Chapel Lane, Bradford, in the County of
York, 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 :-
This invention has for its object the automatic fixing of carriage windows at any
desired height, and the prevention of the usual ratiling when fixed up by ordinary
means now in use: that is the raising of the window by a band of leather or other
material having button holes at regular intervals, the requisite buttonhole (when the
window is at the required height) being pressed over a button secured to the frame-
work of the door. The invention consists in securing to the window a bar having a
umber of catches cut therein, and securing to the framework of the window slide or
door a lever and spring. When the window is raised by an ordinary strap it is
supported by one end of the lever engaging with a catch, the pressure of the spring
upon the lever keeps the opposite end in contact with the catch bar, supports the
window and prevents its rattling.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1. represents a section through a portion of a
carriage with my improved apparatus attached to the window and door frames.
Fig. 2. an enlarged front view of the apparatus, and Fig. 3. a side view in section.
In carrying out my object I secure to one side of window A. a bar of metal. B.
with catches C. cnt at the required intervals; and to the window or door frame-
work D. I secure a light bracket E. to which is mounted a lever F. one end of
which at F by means of spring G. automatically engages in the said catches C.
and prevents the window from dropping, and also presses the window A. against
the slides in which the window is raised or lowered, thereby preventing it rattling.
The opposite end of the lever F. is provided with a knob H. which on being
pressed in the direction of arrow operates the lever F. on its fulcrum pin J. and
relieves the lever from the catch, thus allowing the window A. to drop to the
bottom.
When it is desired to raise the window an ordinary band of leather or other
material K. is used, but without the customary buttonholes, and when the window is
in the position required by the inmates of the carriage, the end of the lever F.
automatically engaged with a catch C. at the desired height and thus secures the
window in the position required.
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 combination of a lever F. and spring G. with a bar S. having a number of
catches C. cut therein and attached to a window, all arranged substantially in the
manner. and for the purpose as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 4th day of November 1889
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 16th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 2nd Mar.. 1889
We, ISAAC MOON and ARTHUR MOON both of the firm of Messrs. Abraham Moon
and Sons, of King Street, Leeds, and Netherfield Mills, Guiseley, near Leeds, all
in the county of York, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention
to be as follows:-
Our improved cloth is made of woollen and mohair with a clouded slub yarn, or for
a lower class of cloth worsted may be substituted for the mohair.
The mohair is in the warp according to the design required the rest of the warp
being woollen, for the lower class of cloths worsted is substituted in the warps for the
mohair, by this means we form raised stripes at intervals upon a ground of woollen
in stripes or checks or other variety of pattern or design whilst in among or near such
stripes is the colored slub yarn of varying thickness, a knotted yarn or any color
may be placed amongst the mohair stripe which when finished produces a flakey
appearance.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers,
Boar Lane, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: Fig. 1. shews section of cloth with mohair or woollen stripe or check.
Fig. 2. shews front view of Fig. 1.
Fig.
Fig.
shows front view of mohair in chock.
is a section of Fig. 3.
A is the mohair which is put in the warp according to the design required the rest
of the warp being woollen; for the lower class of cloths worsted is substituted in the
warps for the mohair, by this means we form raised stripes, checks or other designs at
intervals upon a ground of woollen in stripes or checks or other variety of pattern or
lesign, the mohair or worstod is raised by ordinary raising and finishing machinery
and stands out above the rest of the cloth C whilst in among or near such raised
stripes or designs may be the coloured slub yarn B of varying thickness. A knotted
yarn of any colour may be placed amongst the mohair which when finished produces
a flakey appearance of the cloth.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The manufacture of cloth composed of woollen or camels hair with mohair or
alpacca (in the warp) such mohair and alpacca when raised and finished standing out
above the rest of the cloth substantially as shown and described.
2. The manufacture of cloth composed of woollen or camels air with worsted or
botany (in the warp) such worsted or botany when raised and finished standing out
above the rest of the cloth substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 15th day of February 1889.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers,
Boar Lane, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicants.
Improved Safety Garments for the Prevention of Drowning.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 1st Feb., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Safety Garments for the Prevention of Drowning.
1, CHRISTIAN LUDWIG FRIEDRICH KRUEGER of Hamburg in the Empire of Germany,
nspector of baths, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
anner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
nd by the following statement :-
This invention relates to costumes more particularly intended for mariners and sea
avellers and has for its purpose to provide a commodious garment or suit of clothes
mitting of perfectly free movement of the wearer and adapted to save him in case
need from being drowned.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Safety Garments for the Prevention of Drowning.
I, CHRISTIAN LUDWIG FRIEDRICH KRUEGER of Hamburg in the Empire of Germany,
Inspector of baths, 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 costumes more particularly intended for mariners and sea
travellers and has for its purpose to provide a commodious garment or suit of clothes
admitting of perfectly free movement of the wearer and adapted to save him in case
need from being drowned.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 shows a jacket of the improved kind, when closed or buttoned up,
Fig. 2 when open, and
Fig. 3 is a horizontal section of the same.
Between the cloth, which may be of any suitable kind, and
or pads of water-tight material are sewn in, which are filled
hair and in their shape exactly suited to the shape of the
garment.
the lining, cushions
with scoured animal
body, or cut of the
A belt g, which is buckled around the body, and bands 1, which are buttoned to
the trousers, ensure a straight fit of the improved jacket.
In a similar manner as described, also waistcoats, overcoats and trousers can be
made to serve as safety garments adapted to hold the wearer, when in the water,
sufficiently above the surface to prevent him from being drowned.
The efficacy of the improved safety arrangement is enhanced by the fact that the
garment or suit of clothes is either constantly worn during the voyage or easily
accessible to the owner, whereas most of the safety appliances hitherto known are not
unfrequently out of reach or inapplicable in time of danger.
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:
In garments of all kinds, the application of cushions or pads k of watertight
material, which are filled with scoured animal hair and exactly suited to the shape
of the body of the wearer and to the cut of the garment so as to allow free move-
nient of the body, for the purpose of saving the wearer, in case of danger, from being
drowned.
L. KRÜGER.
Per Huelser & Co.,
Attorneys.
An Improved Truss for Rupture.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 14th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Truss for Rupture.
JOHN KELLY Pyrmont House Green Lanes Winchmore Hill Middlesex Cabinet
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a simple means of support in all cases of rupture. I
employ a leather belt, about two inches wide, to be worn around the loins. Both ends
of this belt are attached by button-pins, or buckles, to a solid wood double pad. Two
narrow straps button on to this pad, pass under each leg of the wearer, fasten to the
belt at the back, and the thing is complete. By making the wood pad in one piece,
a constant pressure is obtained, in whatever position the body may be placed, and
thereby all springs which rust and break, through perspiration, and stuffed pads, soon
worn out, are entirely avoided. These trusses require no fitting, will fit any adult
person, giving perfect ease and comfort, with certainty of effect, and may be termed
almost everlasting.
Dated this 13th day of Kahuna 1000
Dated this 13th day of hal
2th day of February
Cobruary 1980.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Truss for Rupture.
JOHN KELLY Pyrmont House, Green Lanes Winchmore Hill Middlesex Cabinet
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved truss for rupture, which I carry out as
follows, I employ a double pad of wood, or any other suitable material, shaped as
shown A figures 1 and 2 in accompanying drawings. This pad is kept in position by a
band B around the loins of the wearer, and attached to the pad by button studs C, or
buckles. Under straps D keep the pad from slipping upwards. Figure 1 is front
view, figure 2 is view from the top of pad.
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 double pad, for rupture, being made in one piece, as hereinbefore
described, set forth, and refered to in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 14th day of Novembar 100€
JOHN KELLY.
An Improved Dry Soap or Washing Powder.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 7th Dcc., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Dry Soap or Washing Powder.
We, WALTER HEPWORTH-COLLINS, F.C.S. Analytical and Consulting Chemist, of
Mawdsley Street, and WILLIAM JAMES SMITH, Manufacturing Chemist, of St. George's
Road, both in Bolton-le-Moors, in the County of Lancaster, 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 improvements in the manufacture of dry soap or washing
powder and the object of our improvements is to obtain in the form of a powder a
powerful and agreeable saponaceous cleansing agent.
To effect this object we add to ordinary dry soap of commerce or washing powder,
during or subsequent to the process of manufacture, any of the ordinary soap perfumes
together with Soda and Potash. The Soda we use in the form of Soda Asb, Carbonate
Soda, Sesqui-Carbonate Soda, Chloride Soda, or Sodium Bi-borate. The Potash in
the form of Carbonate, Nitrate, Sulphate, or Chlorate.
:-
We prefer to employ these ingredients in the following proportions namely
20 parts Soda Salts and 4 parts Potash Salts to every 76 parts of Soap Powder and
perfume ad lib.
Instead of using dry soap or washing powder as aforesaid we may grind or
otherwise reduce to powder any of the ordinary bard household or domestic soaps and
incorporate with the resulting soap powder any of the ordinary soap perfumes together
with Soda and Potash as above described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The combination with soap in the form of a powder, of a suitable perfume together
with Salts of Soda and Potash substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 6th day of Namamban 1990.
H. B. BARLOW,
17, St. Ann's Square Manchester, Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Safety Bicycles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 19th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Safety Bicycles.
JOHN EDWARD GILL Draughtsman No. 4 Prospect Terrace Farsley Leeds do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in placing the hinge, which connects the back bone or saddle
carrier with the upright fork of the leading wheel, in the front of the upright fork
instead of behind it as at present made. By this invention the back wheel which is
the driver is made to pull the front wheel instead of thrust it, and the force
or tendancy of the driver by this arrangement will always be to bring it into
a central line with the back driver and thus prevents accidents.
The controlling of the leading or front wheel is very difficult when the back wheel
thrusts the front, because it forces it out of the centre line and thus throws the wheel
at right angles instead of being kept in the centre line.
D
1
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Safety Bicycles.
I, JOHN EDWARD GILL, No. 4 Prospect Terrace, Farsley near Leeds, Yorkshire,
Draughtsman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a Safety Bicycle of any ordinary design, shewing my
improved connection in the front fork A which steers the leading wheel E by means
of the handle F. The force for propelling the bicycle being carried from wheel D up
the back bone C to front fork A and connecting at B. By placing the connection
of back bone C in front of steering fork A as shewn at B the wheel E is pulled by
the force in C and not pushed as shewn in diagrams Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
Fig. 3 and 4 shew the two methods at present in use. Fig. 3 shews the connection
of back bone C with front fork A in two straight lines.
Fig. 4 shews back bone C connected to front fork A by means of a back hinge
which is always tending to throw the leading wheel out of the centre line with the
driving wheel. D, hence the great difficulty of steering the machine. By connecting
the back bone C in front of the fork A as shewn at B, the front wheel always tends
to a straight line with the back wheel D hence the ease of steering the safety bicycle
with my 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
1st. The sole right to connect the driving force in the back bone C in front of the
centre line of the steering fork A as described above.
2nd. That the machine is more easily steered by the rider.
3rd. Greater safety to the rider and to the public because greater control.
Dated this Eighteenth day of March 1890.
JOHN EDWARD GI
Improved Electrodes for Secondary Batteries.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1889-Accepted, 2nd Nov.. 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Electrodes for Secondary Batteries.
GEORG EDUARD HEYL of 8 Salzufer Charlottenburg near Berlin in the Empire of
Germany, Chemist do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:
*
The main points in Accumulators for Electricity are on the one hand to what
degree the positive plates are capable of absorbing oxygen when being charged
and on the other hand how much oxygen they are capable of giving off when
being discharged. It is evident that for this reason such metals must be used as
possess a high power of oxydising. On calculation the power of different metals of
absorbing oxygen stands as follows:-
100 Chromium
91.60 oxygen
100 Manganese
100 Wolfram
-
58.39
;"
26-14
"
15-50
"
100 Lead
For the above reason the Inventor uses on the one hand plates of alloys of the
abovenamed metals and on the other hand plates of Oxides of Chromium and
Wolfram, for the manufacture of Electrodes, alloys of manganese as well as alloys of
Chromium and alloys of Wolfram show qualities quite different to those of other
compositions when exposed to the electrical current.
As against the methods otherwise employed to melt together the amalgams of the
respective metals, the following method may be used.
An appropriate crucible is filled in the following manner :-
First, the bottom is covered with a mixture of Chromic acid or a Chromate or
tungstic acid or tungstate and finely powdered carbon which by the means of tar or
oil has been converted into paste. This mixture is then covered with a layer of such
molten metal as is intended to be alloyed, then with layers of the above mixture and
of the molten metal used, alternately. If the crucible with its contents is then raised
to white heat, the metal becoming liquid, in trickling through takes up the reduced
Chromium or Wolfram as the case may be and the amalgam settles at the bottom.
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 use of Chromates and Wolframates and particularly of alloys of Chromiur
and of alloys of Wolfram with other metals respectively for the manufacture of
electrodes for accumulators.
Dated this First day of October 1889.
GEORG EDUARD HEYL
An Improvement in Steam Boilers.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 26th Oct., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Steam Boilers.
WILLIAM MUSGRAVE Sharples near Bolton Engineer & Iron Founder 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 obviate the necessity of making boilers for
high pressure steam, of large diameters. To accomplish this I make each boiler in
two sections placed one above the other & connected together by tubes as shown
upon the drawing accompanying this specification.
One or more internal flues are placed in each section & fire grates are provided
in each flue.
After passing through the internal flues the gases are conducted around the
outer shells by suitable flues of brickwork.
The upper section of each boiler may be made of the same length as the lower
section or it may be made somewhat shorter as shown so as to allow of the man-
hole in the lower section being placed outside the influence of the gases.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
In boilers of the form shown & described arranging fire grates in each flue.
Dated this 10th day of September 1889.
WILLIAM MUSGRAVE.