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IMPROVEMENT IN SHIRT CUFFS
Year: 1884

page_text: DANIEL KNIBB Shirt Cutter 15 The Cross Oswestry Shropshire do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN SHIRT CUFFS to be as
follows:-
The cuff to be hollowed out under the wrist to allow the wrist to bend inward
without disturbing the position of the cuff. The cuff to be made for insertion on
sleeve of shirt also to be made loose as a reversible cuff, when the cuff is fastened
at the side of the wrist the hollowing out will be on the under side but if fastened
on the back of the wrist the hollowing will be in the centre of the cuff underneath
the wrist. Cuff to be made with or without gussett in centro to have, one, two
or three stud holes at each end to be made from Linen, Cotton or any other
material.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
DANIEL KNIBB Shirt Cutter 15 The Cross Oswestry Shropshire do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN SHIRT CUFFS and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement: --
The cuff to be hollowed out on the under side from one eight of an inch to any
depth to allow the wrist to bend inward without disturbing the position of the
cuff when being worn, as drawing No 1. showing the under side of the cuff
fastening at the side N° 2. drawing shows the top side of the same cuff.
When the cuff is fastened on the back of the hand as drawing No 3. the
hollowing out will be in the centre of the cuff underneath the wrist as shown in
drawing No 4. The 'cuff may be applied to any shirt of any material whatever.
The cuff also to be made loose as a reversible cuff to be made plain fastening at
the side of the wrist as drawing N° 5. and No 6. and to be made with gussett
fastening at the side of the wrist as drawing No 7. and No 8. the said drawings
No 5. 6. 7. 8. to have one two or three holes at each side of either cuff. Drawing
No 9. and No 10. represent the said cuff fastening on the back of the hand the
hollowing out being in the centre of the cuff No 9. drawing without gussett, No 10.
drawing with gussett all can have one, two, or three, holes at both ends to each
and any of the said cuffs and may be made from Linen Cotton or any other
material.
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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 hollowing out of shirt cuffs on the under side of the same.
PRESERVING THE BOTTOMS OF STEEL AND IRON SHIPS AND PREVENTING RUST AND SEA-WEED FROM ACCUMULATING ON THEM
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, EDWIN JAMES PEARCE of 2 Westover Villas, Campbell Road, Southsea, in
the County of Southampton, a Chief Engineer retired from the Royal Navy do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for PRESERVING THE BOTTOMS OF STEEL
AND IRON SHIPS AND PREVENTING RUST AND SEA-WEED FROM ACCUMULATING
ON THEM to be as follows:
It is a Composition made of certain proportions of Shellac, White Lead, Red
Lead, Pitch, Marine Driers, Linseed Oil and Turpentine, and used in the same
manner as Paint.

page_text: I, EDWIN JAMES PEARCE of 2 Westover Villas, Campbell Road, Southsea, in
the County of Southampton, a Chief Engineer retired from the Royal Navy do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for PRESERVING THE BOTTOMS OF STEEL
AND IRON SHIPS AND PREVENTING RUST AND SEA-WEED ACCUMULATING ON
THEM, 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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My invention is a Composition made of the following substances or materials;
viz.
Orange Shellac, one part in weight.
White Lead, three parts in weight.
Red Lead, three parts in weight.
Vegetable Pitch, one and a half parts in weight.
Marine Dryers, one and a half parts in weight.
Linseed Oil, two parts in weight.
All of these ingredients are placed in a boiler over a gentle fire and allowed to
boil slowly until the whole is thoroughly mixed together; it is then drawn off
into a receiver and cooled down; after it is cold, turpentine only is added to it to
reduce it in substance so as to be able to apply it to Ship's bottoms with paint
brushes.
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:
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(1) The Anti-corrosive and Anti-fouling composition composed of Orange
"Shellac, White and Red Lead Vegetable Pitch, Marine Driers, and Linsced
"Oil, as herein before described."
Dated this 16th day of February 1884.
EDWIN JAMES PEARCE
IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTRO GILDING
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOSEPH RECORD of Walsall in the County of Stafford Gilder do hereby declare
the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTRO GILDING to be
as follows:-
:-
This invention consists in the employment of a new solution to be used for this
purpose, I take salts of nickel five ounces dissolved in about two gallons of water
with twelve ounces of cyanide of potassium so that the nickel salts may be taken
up quite clear I then boil the solution until the aminonia contained in the nickel
salts is entirely evaporated. This solution is then added to the ordinary gold
solution containing one ounce of gold, the result being a considerable saving in gold.
The above proportions are those I prefer but it is probable slight variations in such
proportions may be made without affecting materially the result.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
100, Colmore Row, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I JOSEPH RECORD of Walsall in the County of Stafford Gilder do hereby
declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTRO GILDING
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 the employment of a new solution to be used for this
purpose, To obtain this solution I take salts of nickel five ounces dissolved in
about two gallons of water with twelve ounces of cyanide of potassium so that the
nickel salts may be taken up quite clean. I then boil the solution until the
ammonia contained in the nickel salts is entirely evaporated. I then add this
solution to the ordinary gold solution containing one ounce of gold, the result being
a considerable saving in gold. The above proportions are what I prefer but
slight variations may be made in such proportions without materially affecting
the result.
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 employment of a new solution to be used in electro gilding which
solution consists of salts of nickel cyanide of potassium and water mixed in about
the proportions above named and treated in the manner above set forth and
specified.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
4 & 5 Arcade Chambers,
Corporation Street, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Process for Obtaining Cellulose or Woody Fibre from Wood or other Vegetable Substances, and the Preparation of Lye therefor.
Year: 1884

page_text: An Improved Process for Obtaining Cellulose or Woody
Fibre from Wood or other Vegetable Substances, and the
Preparation of Lye therefor.
I, CHARLES DENTON ABEL, of N° 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane,
in the County of Middlesex, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR OBTAINING
CELLULOSE OR WOODY FIBRE FROM WOOD OR OTHER VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES, AND
THE PREPARATION OF LYE THEREFORE and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
• According to the present invention, the cellulose or fibrous portions of wood or
plants such as straw, esparto, and the like, is separated from the non fibrous and
cementitious substances combined therewith by introducing the material in small
fragments into wrought iron vessels without lead lining, containing an aqueous
solution composed of sodium salts of four different kinds, namely sulphate of soda,
carbonate of soda, hydrate of soda and sulphide of sodium, in which solution the
material is boiled under pressure. 100 lbs. of medium dry fir require about 26 lbs.
of the solution; straw, Alfa Esparto and the like, from 10 to 12 lbs.
Fir and pine require a pressure of from 5 to 10 atmospheres, the strength of the
sodium solution being about from 6° to 14° Beaumé and the duration of boiling
from 30 to 4 hours.
Straw and Alfa Esparto require from 2 to 5 Atmospheres pressure, from 5° to 8°.
Beaumé strength. of solution, and duration of boiling from 8 to 3 hours. By the
boiling process, the non fibrous constituents of the material combine with the
sodium solution while the cellulose is produced in a more or less separated or
loosened but otherwise unaffected condition.
After termination of the boiling, the brownish black lye is let off into iron
receptacles, to be subsequently treated for regaining the sodium salts.
The
remaining cellulose is then washed with warm water, either in the boiler or in
special vessels, and is reduced to pulp in a rag engine such as is used in paper
niills, and is bleached with chloride of lime solution.
The color of the unbleached material is grey, while, when bleached, it is either
pure white or slightly tinged with pure yellow, according to the degree of
bleaching.
For preparing the sodium solution, sulphate of soda is dissolved in water and
boiled with about 20 to 23 p. c. of caustic lime. This lye may at once be used for

page_text: aqueous solution containing four different sodium salt combinations, namely
sulphate of soda, carbonate of soda, hydrate of soda and sulphide of sodium.
2. The preparation of the boiling solution referred to in the preceding claim
by adding to sulphate of soda the salts recovered from a previous boiling process,
5 and boiling the mixture with caustic lime.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN MARTINI FIRE-ARMS
Year: 1884

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I, AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE of Liège in the Kingdom of Belgium, Gun Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN
MARTINI FIRE-ARMS and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, reference
being had to the accompanying sheet of Drawings and to the letters and Figures
marked thereon, that is to say:-
My invention relates to an indicator applicable generally to to Martini fire-arms
but more especially to those known as Martini-Francotte fire-arms.
This indicator is composed of a single piece marked A in the several Figures of
the Drawing hereto annexed. This piece A is pivotted at a to the tumbler B of
the gun, and is projected and withdrawn by the action of the said tumbler according
as the latter is in the cocked or uncocked position.
In the side of the block or moveable breech piece C is formed a recess C¹ widened
out at the top but only wide enough at the bottom to receive the indicator, whereby
the latter is lowered out of the way when the gun is open, so that it cannot offer
an obstruction to the introduction or extraction of the cartridge (See Figure 2).
This indicator shows automatically whether the arm is cocked or not, besides
which its employment simplifies the lock mechanism as it enables the following
parts to be dispensed with; namely, the tumbler indicator, the tumbler square, the
nose or projection of the body which carries the mechanism, and the hollow or
recess for the said nose or projection, all of which are replaced by a single pin
(goupille).
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Figure 1 shows the mechanism uncocked. A is the indicator which is shown
withdrawn, and B is the tumbler.
Figure 2 shows the mechanism open, the indicator being turned down in order
to leave a free passage for the cartridge.
Figure 3 shows the box with the mechanism in the cocked position and the
indicator A projecting at A' outside the gun in order to show that it is cocked.
Figure 4 is a side and front elevation of the indicator A removed from the gun,
and a is the pivot which connects the said indicator to the tumbler.
"

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 employment of the indicator A in connection with the lock and breech
mechanism of Martini firearms substantially as hereinbefore described, and
illustrated in the Drawings hereto annoxed.
AN IMPROVED HANDLE FOR FILES, SCREW-DRIVERS, AWLS OR OTHER SMALL TOOLS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co, Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature
of said Invention for "AN IMPROVED HANDLE FOR FILES, SCREW-DRIVERS, AWLS
OR OTHER SMALL TOOLS" 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 handle which is designed for use with
any small tools, such as files, screw-drivers, boring tools, awls, punches, fret-
saws or the like and is adapted for smiths, machinists, watch-makers, engravers,
instrument-makers, and others but more particularly for shoe-makers and saddlers.
In the accompanying Drawing the improved handle is represented in longitudinal
section.
In outward form the handle is of ordinary shape, and at the lower end is fitted
with a ferrule a.
The handle is bored longitudinally the bore being conically widened towards the
lower end. In the conical part of the bore is fitted a clamping piece b, which
receives and holds the tang of a tool.
The clamping piece is made of horn or other suitable material, and at the larger
end is slotted longitudinally, the slots running at right angles to one another. In
the centre of the clamping piece there is a small central hole. Into this hole the
tang of the tool is inserted, and is there firmly secured by gently driving, with a
hammer, the cone shaped clamping piece into the conical end of the handle, thereby
causing the wings of the clamping piece formed by the slots to be firmly pressed
against the tang of the tool.
If a tool is to be exchanged a driving pin dis inserted into the bore of the
handle, the clamping piece can then easily be forced out by blows from a hammer.
When using this handle it is important to see that the tang of the tool is not
sharp-pointed, in order to avoid its piercing into the boru. If the tang is too thick

page_text: the slot of the clamping piece may be filed somewhat, or if the tool be round in
shape, then the bore of the clamping piece can be enlarged, only not to the extent
of widening the slits, at the time of pressing the tang into the hole.
The advantage of the handle just described is that a tool can be put in or taken
out with such case that some 20 to 30 different tools.can be used from time to time
with one and the same handle.
.
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 claini is
A tool handle, provided with a cylindrical bore, cone shaped at its lower end;
into which is inserted a clamping piece b, of. horn or other suitable material, the
said clamping piece being driven out by the driving pin d, all substantially as
shown and described.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN RAZOR STROPS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WASHINGTON NATHAN of 38 Norton Road, West Brighton, in the County of
Sussex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of said invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN RAZOR STROPS" to be as follows:-
For sharpening razors and giving them a fine, smooth edge it is usual to employ
a strip of leather and also a strip of canvas and to use first one and then the other
of these.
Now, according to my invention such strips are held together back to back so as
to form a compound strop by means of a clip or clamp which is furnished with a
swivel with or without a hinge forming with the swivel a kind of universal joint.
The swivel is connected to the clip or clamp and has formed with or attached
(by a hinge) to it a ring or equivalent device that can be engaged with a fixed
hook or be otherwise secured to a fixed object thus holding one end of the
compound strop whilst the other is held by one hand of the user, who, having
applied the razor to one surface, can readily, by a mere twist or half turn bring
the other surface into position for use and vice versa.
W. LLOYD WISE,
Applicant's Agent.

page_text: I, WASHINGTON NATHAN, of 38 Norton Road, West Brighton, in the County of
Sussex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN RAZOR STROPS," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
For sharpening razors and giving them a fine smooth edge it is usual to employ
a strip of leather and also a strip of canvas and to use first one and then the other
of these.
Now, according to my invention, such strips are held together back to back
so as to form a compound strop by means of a clip or clamp which is furnished
with a swivel with or without a hinge forming with the swivel a kind of universal
joint.
The swivel is connected to the clip or clamp and has formed with or attached
(by a hinge) to it a ring or equivalent device that can be engaged with a fixed
hook or be otherwise secured to a fixed object thus holding one end of the
compound strop whilst the other is held by one hand of the user, who, having
applied the razor to one surface, can readily by a mere twist or half turn bring
the other surface into position for use and vice versa.
Referring to the drawings Fig 1 is a plan and Fig 2 a longitudinal section of a
razor strop according to this invention.
A is a strip of canvas, B a strip of leather, C a metal clip or clamp, D a screw
bolt, E a swivel ring and F an eye (or hook) with screw for attachment to a wall
or elsewhere.
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
1 claim is
A razor strop comprising a strip of leather and a strip of canvas held back
to back by a swivel clip or clamp substantially such as described above and
illustrated.
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields,
Applicant's Agent.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CARTRIDGE HOLDERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I NATHANIEL THOMAS BENTON CARLIN, of Kirkwood, in the County of St. Louis,
in the State of Missouri, one of the United States of North America, Horse Doctor,
do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CARTRIDGE
HOLDERS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The following is a full clear, and exact description of the Invention, referenco
being had to the accompanying Drawings forming part of this Specification and in
which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a belt having a number of my improved holders
attached.
Figure 2 is an enlarged detail perspective view of same.
Figure 3 is a section shewing a manner of securing the holders to the belt or
support.
Figure 4 is an enlarged front view.
Figure 5 is a view of the blank.
My Invention relates to those holders for cartridges which are formed of sheet
metal to provide elastic clasps to receive the shells laterally.
My Invention consists in features of novelty hereinafter fully described and
pointed out in the claims.
Referring to the Drawings A, represents the holder which may be secured to
any suitable support, as for instance à belt B, as shown in Figure 1, by rivets C, or
otherwise. It is opon in front as usual to receive a cartridge D. It has a
bottom I, to prevent the cartridges from slipping out, downward.
The edges J, are preferably turned outward or rounded as shown so as not to
cut the cartridges.
The holder is adapted to receive all kinds and sizes of cartridges, and it will of
course hold the shells as well as the charged cartridges. It is preferably made out
of a single piece of suitable metal cut as shown in Figure 5 and then the bottom
piece I, bent at right angles to the body A.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A cartridge-holder A having out turned edges J and its bottom pieco I bont
outward as shown at the lower end of the holder.
IMPROVED FORGING TACKLE
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN WATERS 61 Cadder Street-Pollokshields Glasgow-County of Renfrew
Forgeman, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED FORGING
TACKLE to be as follows:-
A round socket piece A is cast on end of Ingot having a hole cored in (tapered)
to receive end of Porter bar or staff B which is made to fit easily into cored hole
of said socket. There is also a cotter hole cored in Socket piece to suit cotter C
which passes through and secures Porter bar or staff, The Ingot then being ready
for heating A great amount of labor, time (several days) and heavy expenses are
saved by this method as the real work of forging can be commenced first heat
under hammer, As against usual methods employed to connect tackling for working
heavy forgings.

page_text: JOHN WATERS 61 Cadder Street Pollokshields Glasgow County of Renfrew,
Forgeman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
FORGING TACKLE FOR FORGING STEEL INGOTS, and in what manner the saine is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement reference being made to the drawings accompanying Provisional
Specification:-
A round socket piece. A. is cast on end of Ingot having a tapered hole cored in
to receive end of Porter bar or Staff B which is made to fit easily into same, also a
cotter hole is cored in Socket piece a Cotter C is driven through Socket piece and
corresponding hole in end of Porter bar or staff making a simple quick and secure
attachment for Tackle necessary in forging heavy Ingots-And entirely dispenses
with the labor and great loss of time expended in the usual method of having to
heat Ingot and make staff connection after Ingot is cast and before proceeding with
the work of Forging.
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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.
First Casting at the same time and in any required Position on Ingot an
efficient staff or Porter bar connection as herein-before described requiring no
manipulation under hammer, but ready for immediate use on entering the Forge,
allowing of the first heat under hammer being real work of Forging.
Secondly-The method of securing Staff or Porter bar to Ingot with a cotter as
herein-before described being a quick, substantial and much safer method than the
usual one of shrinking Staff or Porter bar on.
Thirdly-Making the end of the Staff or Porter bar tapered, and cotter hole cut
through corresponding with the socket on Ingot as herein-before described, allowing
of the same Staff or Porter bar being used for an innumerable number of Forgings,
without any work whatever having to be put on it after usage.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN TABLE CUTLERY
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN BENNETT of Princess Buildings Dronfield in the County of Derby,
Cutlery Manager do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN TABLE CUTLERY to be as follows:-
:
The combination of the ordinary Table or other form of Knife blade with what
is commonly known as the Spoon fork Handle by a process of fitting securing
safety of construction and uniformity of appearance with the ordinary Table Fork
or Spoon as shown by Drawings attached.

page_text: I, JOHN BENNETT of Princess Buildings Dronfield in the County of Derby,
Cutlery Manager do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN TABLE CUTLERY and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The adaptation of the ordinary Spoon Fork Handle to the ordinary Knife Blade
secured by a form of fitting at once compact and secure. I first take the Blade
which is made by ordinary processes (not new) with projecting tang which may be
made either for screwing as shown in Fig. 5 of accompanying Drawings or for
Rivetting as shown in Fig. 7 or for being cast into any ordinary Metal Handle as
Fig. 9.
I next take the Handle which is made by ordinary processes (not new) with the
exception of the end thereof being adapted for the various forms of blades to be
used therein, that is to say: the end may be tapped as fig. 6 to receive screw of
Blade Fig. 5 which joint may be made more perfectly secure by soldering; or the
end of Handle may be slotted as Fig. 8 to receive end of Flat Tang of Blade Fig. 7
and secured by rivets or soldering, or the Blade may be cast bodily into any form
of ordinary Metal Handle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
I. Adaptation of the ordinary form of Spoon Fork Handle to the ordinary form
of Knife Blades and a consequent uniformity of appearance.
II. Compactness of construction securing the safe combination of Handle and
Blade.
III, Durability of joint and ease in cleaning.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN PENCILS
Year: 1884

page_text: I RICHARD WILLIAM HUNT of 3 Norwood Street Scarborough in the County
of York Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN PENCILS" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A method or process of gumming rolling glueing tieing or in any manner
wrapping or fastening around or affixing to or upon a stick of pencil whether
composed of slate slate composition with chalk French chalk lead plumbago
Graphite solid ink or any composition of the said substances or compounds of
substances of the like nature a case wrapper covering or piece of papier maché,
paper papier maché, pulp calico cardboard cloth Leather or any other inaterial or
substance of the like nature or kind with the intention of affixing the said pencil
in a case and of rendering the said pencils unbreakable through ordinary rough
usage and of substituting new and cheaper cases or sheaths for the said pencils in
lieu of the wood ones now in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
Affixing upon or fastening round the said pencils a case of papier maché paper
or of any of the other substances before named. The pencils are thereby rendered
unbreakable through any ordinary amount of rough usage, they can be manu-
factured at a less cost than the wood cases now in use, they may be used for
a longer time without causing the fingures to be cramped, and a larger and more
durable point can be given.
Dated this third day of January One thousand eight hundred and eighty four,
IMPROVED FIRE LIGHTER
Year: 1884

page_text: JOSEPH JOHNSON 61 Charterhouse Street Smithfield E.C. Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVED FIRE LIGHTER to be as
follows:-
Peices of wood arranged in triangle form fastened with peices of wire producing
instant combustion economy of time and material fivty per cent.
JOSEPH JOHNSON Merchant, 61 Charterhouse St. E.C.
I do hereby declare the nature of this Invention for AN IMPROVED FIRE
LIGHTER and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
A combination of peices of wood arranged triangularly and fastened with wire
which prevents the fire from separating the ports of the said fire lighter until complete
combustion is produced the interior of said fire lighter being filled with shavings
& dressed with an inflammable material prevents the necessity of using any other
substance presenting as a whole a fire already laid making mistakes by servants
impossible. The construction of my improved fire lighter will be evedennt from
the Drawings herewith anexed.
Having now particularly described and accertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be perfomed I declare that what
I claim is a fire lighter consisting of a series of peices of wood arranged so as to
form a triangular prism and fastened at the angles with wire.
The internal space being filled with shavings or other easily combustible material
as described and ilustrated in the accompanying Drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1884.
JOSEPH JOHNSON.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AMALGAM FOR TOOTH STOPPING, FOR THE USE OF DENTISTS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WALTER CHARLES DAVIS of St. Petersburg Place, Leinster Square, Bayswater,
in the County of Middlesex, Fellow of the Chemical Society, Burlington House;
London do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF AMALGAM FOR TOOTH STOPPING, FOR THE USE OF DENTISTS to
be as follows:-
According to my Invention, I take grains of amalgam as used by dentists for
stopping teeth and hermetically seal, or enclose each individual grain with a solution
which effectually protects them from the action of the atmosphere and after having
so sealed or enclosed the grains of amalgam, I coat each individual grain with
gold. By this process I make the grains of amalgam of gold colour; and by the
addition of this coating of gold, I enable the tooth stopping, which is subsequently
made of these grains of amalgam in combination with mercury in the usual way,
to better resist the action of the acid secretions of the mouth.
AMBROSE MYALL,
Agent.

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I, WALTER CHARLES DAVIS, of St Petersburg Place Bayswater in the County of
Middlesex, Fellow of the Chemical Society do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AMALGAM FOR TOOTH
STOPPING, FOR THE USE OF DENTISTS," and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
According to my Invention, I take small particles or grains of amalgam, such as
are commonly used by dentists in making stopping for hollow teeth, and wash or
immerse them in a gum varnish containing gold dust, the effect of which is that
each individual particle or grain of amalgam is hermetically enclosed in a coating
of the varnish, which effectually protects it from the action of the atmosphere.-In
order to form the tooth stopping, the particles or grains of amalgam coated with
the varnish, are mixed with mercury in the usual way, till they form a pasty mass,
which is inserted into the hollow place in the tooth, where it sets quite hard in a
short time. The addition of the gold coating to the particles of amalgam enables
the tooth stopping made of them to better resist the acid secretions of the mouth.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I hereby declare
that what I claim is :--
(1.) Hermetically enclosing or coating with a covering of gum varnish, in the
manner herein described, individual grains of amalgam, such as are used by dentists
for forming stopping for hollow teeth.
(2.) Making each individual particle of amalgam of gold colour, by the means
herein described.
(3.) Enabling the particles of amalgam and the tooth-stopping formed from them,
to better resist the action of the atmosphere and the acid secretions of the mouth, by
the means above described.
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COL1 1001
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOXES
Year: 1884

page_text: I EDWARD MARTIN KNIGHT of Fountain Court, 2 Aldermanbury, London in
the County of Middlesex Machinery Agent do hereby declare the nature of the
said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOXES" to be as
follows:
This Invention relates to an improved construction of box designed mainly for
containing Seidlitz powders and such like preparations the ingredients of which
require to be kept apart.
I construct the inner part of the box cylindrical of card board, thin wood, or
sheet metal, and secure within the cylinder a disc, which divides the cylinder into
two compartments-The longitudinal joint of the cylinder is secured by means of
an outer belt or band which encloses the central portion of the cylinder-The-lids
or coverings for the ends of the cylinder consist of discs having projecting rims
which slide over the cylindrical ends of the box and butt to and against the outer
edges of the enclosing belt referred to.
Dated this first day of January 1004
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I EDWARD MARTIN KNIGHT, late of Fountain Court, 2 Aldermanbury, London
in the County of Middlesex, Machinery Agent, now of 76 St Domingo Vale,
Everton, Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of
my said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOXES," 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 construction of box designed mainly for
containing Seidlitz powders, and such like preparations the ingredients of which
require to be kept apart. The following aided by the drawings forming part of
this specification is a complete description of the invention.
I construct the inner part of the box 1. cylindrical of card board, thin wood or
sheet metal, and secure within the cylinder, a disc, or partition 2. which divides
the cylinder into two compartments. The longitudinal joint or seam of the
cylinder is secured by means of an outer belt or band 3. which encloses the central
portion 2 of the cylinder-The lids or coverings for the ends of the cylinder consist
of discs 4. having projecting rims 5. which slide over the cylindrical ends of the
box and butt to and against the outer edges 6. of the enclosing belt 3 referred to,
and which belt also serves on placing the ball of the thumb, and side of the first
finger over junction of belt and lower covering to hold the latter in position whilst
the upper one is being removed.
Having thus fully described the nature and particulars of this my said invention
together with the manner in which the same is to be performed, I would have it
understood I lay no claim to the mere division of a box by partition such as 2. as
such is not new, what I do claim is: The improved manufacture of boxes for
purposes set forth having division 2 and outer belt or band 3 and as herein
described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated this 97th day of Santamber 1894
IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVELOPE FASTENERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, CHARLES GEORGE ANDREWS trading as Wickes and Andrews of 173 Upper
Thames Street in the City of London Luggage Label Maker, do hereby declare
the nature of said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVELOPE FASTENERS, a commu-
nication to me from abroad by the firm of J. H. Bufford's Sons of Broadway New
York, to be as follows:-
The improvements consist in fixing to the flap or overlap of envelopes a
raised button or projection to, the shank of which is attached a thin cord-the
button is conveniently fixed by an eyelet, fastener which passes through it, the
envelope flap and a back piece or washer added to secure stiffness, the button and
washer may be of card-the cord is made long enough to go once or more round
the envelope and its contents-when it is twisted round the shank and secures the
contents.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, CHARLES GEORGE ANDREWS, trading as Wickes and Andrews, of 173, Upper
Thames Street, London, Luggage Label Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVELOPE FASTENERS, a communication to me
from abroad by the firm of J. H. Bufford's Sons, of Broadway, New York, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The improvements consist in fixing to the flap or overlap of envelopes a raised
button or projection to the shank of which is attached a thin cord-the button is
conveniently fixed by an eyelet fastener or annular stud which passes through it,
the envelope flap and a back piece or washer added to secure stiffness, the button
and washer may be of card-the cord is made long enough to go once or more
round the envelope and its contents when it is twisted round the shank and
secures the contents-Also in making the envelope flap or overlap with folding
side pieces for embracing the envelope and contents and serving also for strength-
ening the envelope where it is bound by the string to secure which in its proper
place slots or holes are made in the flap and also in the envelope.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the mode of performing the invention
Fig 1 being a back view of an envelope closed and Fig 2 an inside view of an
unmade envelope opened out-corresponding letters denote like parts. A is the
button with cord as shown, H is the main top flap or overlap, B B subsidiary or
side flaps and D end or bottom flap, G is the main part or body, E and F side
pieces, C, C, C, C holes for holding cord in position.
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 improvements in envelopes consisting of a button and string combined with
subsidiary flaps and holes substantially as illustrated and described and for the
purposes set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STOPPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPINDLES
Year: 1884

page_text: IROYIDIONAL
We ARTHUR BREARLEY, Manufacturer, Queen Street Mills, Batley, WALTER
BAGSHAW, Engineer, Victoria Foundry, Batley, and ROBERT CLARK, Mechanic,
Queen Street Mills Batley, in the County of York do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN STOPPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPINDLES
to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to improvements in the spindles of spinning frames, and
is designed more particularly to prevent the bands which drive spindles of doubling
frames from stretching, and wearing the pulleys on which they run. For this
purpose we replace the ordinary fast pulley on the spindle with a pulley capable of.
running loose or of carrying the spindle round with it as desired. When it is
required to stop the spindle the pulley is thrown out of gear by proper arrange-,
ments, when both driving and driven pulleys revolve, whilst the spindle remains
stationary, and the band is kept always at one tension; thereby ensuring a more
even twist of yarn.
ARTHUR BREARLEY.
WALTER BAGSHAW.
ROBERT CLARK.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
We ARTHUR BREARLEY, Manufacturer, Queen Street Mill, Batley, WALTER
BAGSHAW Engineer, Victoria Foundry, Batley and ROBERT CLARK, Mechanic
Queen Street Mill, Batley, in the County of York do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN STOPPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPINDLES,
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 of Spinning & Twisting Frames and is
designed more particularly to prevent the bands which drive spindles of Doubling
Frames from stretching & wearing the Pulleys on which they run. For this purpose
we replace the ordinary fast Pulley on the Spindle with a Pulley marked B capable
of running loose or of carrying the Spindle D round with it as desired. When it
is required to stop the spindle the pulley B is thrown out of gear by withdrawing
the cone A, which when released is forced back to its original position in frictional
contact with pulley B by spiral spring C. Thus the spindle may remain stationary
whilst the band is running and the band is always kept at one tension thereby
ensuring a more even twist of yarn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
The improved arrangement for stopping Spindles substantially as shown and
described.
IMPROVEMENT IN PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
Year: 1884

page_text: .
THOMAS TURNER 74 Kingsdown Parade Bristol Pianoforte Dealer. I, Thomas.
Turner, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN
PIANOFORTE ACTIONS to be as follows:-
An improved arm or fork, of metal or of wood, for Pianoforte Actions, used in
parts that rock-and roll.
I claim in my invention the following:-(1.) A. fork and a gcrew, with its top
inserted through the base of fork, and fastened between the arms, there-fore, when
the fork is turned round, the thred of screw below, pointing downwardly, raises or
lowers it. (8.) An arm, bent over to get a required angle, to serve as a centre,
with a screw at base, in one with arm, allowing it to be raised or lowered..
(4) All centres fixed outwardly, by riveting or by other means.

page_text: I THOMAS TURNER of 74 Kingsdown Parade, Bristol, in the County of
Gloucester Pianoforte Dealer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
PIANOFORTE ACTIONS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
My invention relates to improvements in Pianoforte Actions. In order to enable
my invention to be understood, I will proceed to describe the same by reference to
the accompanying drawing, in which figure (1) represents a fork; A, a centre
riveted outwardly at B, B; C, a screw, the thred of which allows the Fork to be
lowered or raised to get a required regulation. (3) represents an arm; D, a centre
wire riveted outwardly at E E; F, a screw to serve as in figure (1.)
"Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I wish it to be fully understood
that I do not confine myself to the precise details here-in laid down-and shown in
the accompanying drawing as the same may be varied without departing from the
principal of my invention but what I do claim is the riveting of centres."
IMPROVEMENTS IN STOVES AND COOKING RANGES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM SHAW, of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, Iron-
monger, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN STOVES AND COOKING RANGES" to be as follows:-
This Invention which relates to Improvements in Stoves and Cooking Ranges is
a development of a part of an Invention for which Letters Patent were granted to
John MoIntyre Shaw Number 3154, dated 26th June 1883, and it consists in the
application of the inclined adjustable blower or door described in the Specification
of the aforesaid Patent to a single horizontal flue as distinguished from the
telescopic flue described in the aforesaid Specification.
i
J. H. JOHNSON, DAY & JOHNSON,
Petitioner's Agents,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM SHAW, of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, Iron-
monger do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN STOVES AND COOKING RANGES and in, what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My Invention, which relates to Improvements in Stoves and Cooking Ranges, is
a development of a part of an Invention for which Letters Patont were granted to
John McIntyre Shaw Number 3154 dated 26th June 1883, and it consists in the
application of the inclined adjustable blower or door g, described in the Specifica-
tion and shewn upon the drawings of the aforesaid Patent to a single horizontal
fue as distinguished from the telescopic flue a, also described in the aforesaid
Specification and shewn upon the drawings annexed thereto.
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 application of an adjustable blower or door to a single horizontal flue
substantially as herein before set forth.
IMPROVEMENT IN TONGUES FOR BUCKLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, FREDERICK ROBERT UPCOTT of Cullompton, Devonshire Civil Engineer. do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN TONGUES
FOR BUCKLES to be as follows:-
The tongue of the buckle is made hollow and similar in shape to a leather
punch, so that when required, holes for the tongue may be punched in the leather
by this tongue, and I claim as my Invention the hollow punch as an improvement
on the ordinary tongue.
The Drawing shows a plan, front elevation, and section, of a buckle fitted with
a punch tongue.

page_text: -I, FREDERICK ROBERT UPCOTT of Cullompton, Devonshire, England, Civil
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVEMENT. IN
TONGUES FOR BUCKLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly desèribed and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The tongue of the buckle, being that part which is moveable on the buckle and
which enters the material to be held, is made hollow, and similar to a punch, such
as is used in punching circular or other holes in leather or other material, the
object being to enable holes to be punched in the material for the entry of the
tongue itself, at any required place. The punch tongue may be, as regards external
and internal longitudinal section, either parallel or taper and as regards external
and internal cross section, either circular or any other shape. The punch tongue
may be of any suitable metal and may be fitted to any kind of buckle.
In the Drawing, the punch tongue is shown fitted to four descriptions of buckle
in plan and section.
No. 1-ordinary buckle.
No. 2 buckle with low cross bar.
No. 3-ordinary saddle buckle.
No. 4-buckle with low cross bar in front,
A represents the punch tongue.
B the buckle.
C the squared heel of the punch tongue for striking on when driving the said
tongue through the material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I déclare that what
I claim is, the use of hollow tongues in buckles of all kinds whereby the material
attached to the buckle may be punched or perforated by the tongue itself (by
striking on it or by pressure) so as to admit the said tongue at any required place
in the material.
Dated this 0th day of Tuna 1'001.