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SELF LOCKING ELECTRICAL TESTING KEY
Year: 1885

page_text: I, BENNETT PELL of N° 14 Union Court, Old Broad Street in the City of
London, Electrician do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "SELF
LOCKING ELECTRICAL TESTING KEY" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following.
statement
In testing electrical instruments or conductors it is usual to employ a spring key
for making or breaking contact, this key being depressed by a tinger of the one
hand and held in position by moving a turning or sliding bolt by the other hand.
My invention relates to a construction of testing key in conjunction with a spring
latch which when the key is depressed, automatically catches and holds it with
certainty in position until it is released, the movement either in depressing the key
or in releasing it being effected by one hand.
The accompanying drawing shews part of the spring A. of a testing key to which
is applied a self locking arrangement according to my invention. On the post B
I fix a spring hook C, and I make the contact projection of A in the form of a sloping
latch D. On pressing down the knob E by the finger so as to bring D in contact
with F, the hook C catches behind the shoulder of the latch D, and holds D and F
firmly in contact. When it is desired to break the contact, the finger applied to a
knob G presses back the spring C so as to disengage the latch D, and thereupon
the spring A rises separating D from F. A like arrangement is applicable when
the key is used to break contact. Thus the key A in its normal position may be
making contact at H, which contact is broken by depression of the key, and
remains broken as long as the latch D is held by the spring hook C.
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
In combination with an electrical testing key a spring latch hook arranged and
operating substantially as herein described.
Dated this 27th day of February 1885.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
Liqueur Bottles.
Year: 1885

page_text: Liqueur Bottles.
I, CHARLES WAKEMAN of Cambridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, Manager do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for WIRE STANDS FOR EGGS, CRUETS,
CONDIMENTS PRESERVE AND LIQUEUR BOTTLES, to be as follows:-
My invention consists in forming stands, for eggs, cruets, condiment, preserve,
and liqueur bottles, of wire, which may be of any convenient size, section, or
material. In applying the above invention I take one or several pieces of wire
and fashion or bend the same into such shapes as may be necessary to form
receptacles or stands for holding the articles berein-before mentioned. The several
parts may be secured together by means of twisting the wires or by means of
washers or rings of metal.

page_text: Wire Stands for Eggs, Cruets, Condiment, Freserve, and
Liqueur Bottles.
I, CHARLES WAKEMAN of Cambridge Road Moseley, Birmingham, Manager do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for WIRE STANDS FOR EGGS CRUETS,
CONDIMENT, PRESERVE, & LIQUEUR BOTTLES and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My Invention consists in forming stands or receptacles for eggs, cruets, condi-
ment, preserve, and liqueur bottles of wire, which may be of any convenient size
section or material. In applying the above invention I take one or several pieces
of wire and fashion or bend the same into such shapes as may be necessary to form
receptacles or stands for holding the articles herein before mentioned. The several
parts may be secured together by means of twisting the, wires or by means of
washers or rings of metal or by soldering the same.
In the drawing, which shews one side of a cruet or bottle stand, A, A', A'
represents a piece of wire bent into such form as will contain the cruet or bottle D,
several of these wires are joined together by means of the washers or rings B B¹
and so held securely in position. The handle C is formed of a separate piece of
wire or by a continuation of the part A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I do declare that what
I claim is
Improved stands or receptacles for containing Eggs or Cruet, Condiment
Preserve, Pickle, Liqueur & such like bottles, for table or other use, the said stands
or receptacles being fashioned of wire; when the article is of several pieces of
wire these may be secured together by means of twisting or by washer or rings of
metal or by soldering.
Dated th th day of Tonnon 1996
IMPROVEMENTS IN CAB SADDLE SCREWS
Year: 1885

page_text: I SAMUEL CROSBEE, of Apollo Works, Moseley Street, Birmingham, in the
County of Warwick, Harness, Furniture Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CAB SADDLE SCREWS, 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 to manufacture an ordinary, Cab Saddle Screw by
means of press work instead of by casting, thereby producing a stronger and more
durable article of superior shape and cleaner finish at a reduced cost.
Fig 1 is an elevation of the pin,
2 is a plan of the underpiece.
3 is a section of the top piece.
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5 is an elevation of the pin completed.
4 is a section of the whole in their proper positions for pressing together.
The pin is made out of drawn square wire shouldered at the top by press work
for securing it to the head as shewn in Fig 1.
The head is made out of two pieces of sheet metal as indicated by Figs 2 & 3.
The underpiece Fig 2. has a square hole pressed out of it in order that it may fit
on the square part of the pin.
The top piece fig 3. is turned up to receive the underpiece.
The pin, top piece, and under piece are placed in their proper positions as shewn
at Fig 4 and the top piece is closed over on to the underpiece & pressed to the
required ornamental shape as indicated at Fig 5.
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. A Cab saddle screw made by press work as substantially set forth in this
Specification & illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day or February 1000.
SAMUEL CROSBEE.
Per J. Raggett, his Agent.
AN IMPROVED DOUBLE HINGED BEARING BRACKET FOR TRICYCLES and in what manner
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JAMES CARVER, of Alfred Street Mills, in the town and county of the town
of Nottingham, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVED DOUBLE HINGED BEARING BRACKET FOR TRICYCLES and in what manner.
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
5 the following statement:-
Piga side view of an improved bearing bracket,
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
Figures 3 show an edge view, and a plan, of a wedge shaped key hereafter
referred to.
Each bearing bracket consists of the following parts, namely: Two bearings A, A,
each provided with an outer adjustable ball bearing cone B forming portion of a
ball bearing of the usual construction, from each bearing two slotted arms A¹ A'
project diagonally upwards. The slotted arms A¹ receive the outer ends of a
bracket C, the arms of the bearing and the ends of the bracket are bored out to
receive axle pins C¹ of the usual construction, by which they are hinged together.
The slotted arms A² receive the outer ends of a bracket D to which they are
hinged by other axle pins C. The outer ends of the brackets C and D are formed
flat as shown by dotted lines at Figure 1 when either end is placed in one of the
slotted arms of a bearing and secured therein by an axle pin, it is free to rock in
the bearing to the depth of the slot.
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But upon a wedge shaped key E (one of which is shown in edge view and plan
in Figures 3) being placed between the bottom of the slot, and the flat end of the
bracket; and secured in position by a washer and screw threaded nut on the lower
end, the two parts become rigid, and rocking is entirely prevented.
brackets C and D are placed upon uprights F of tricycles hereafter referred to.
By the employment of a double hinged bearing bracket constructed as above
described, an ordinary double driving tricycle may be converted into a tandem
machine by either of the following means.
From a Gentleman's double driving tricycle I take away the ordinary double
armed bracket and axle bearings and substitute my improved double hinged
bearing bracket, placing it on the upright and axle of the double driving tricycle

page_text: and insert the wedge keys E and secure them in position by the nuts before named,
the other bracket I place upon another upright provided with a seat for a front
rider, and a pedal axle, chain wheels, and steering wheel, thereby readily converting
the Gentleman's tricycle into a tandem machine.
Or I place my improved double hinged bearing bracket upon the upright of a
Lady's tricycle, and in opposite bracket I place another upright carrying a trailing
backbone, seat, pedal bracket pedals, chain, and wheels thereby converting a Lady's
tricycle into a tandem machine.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The construction and employment of a double hinged bearing bracket for
converting a tricycle into a tandem machine substantially as described and
illustrated in the Drawings annexed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN GULLEYS AND TRAPS
Year: 1885

page_text: We RICHARD OATES and JOHN JOHNSTON GREEN of Claremount, Halifax, York-
shire Brick and Sanitary Tube Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN GULLEYS AND TRAPS to be as follows:-
Our improvements consist in making the gulley with a partition or diaphragm
having a hole therein through which to introduce a rod or other cleaning instru-
ment, such hole being covered by a lid when not required to be in use.
The traps are made with an additional hole as an inlet for fresh air, and they
may be used alone as a terminal trap or in combination with another trap, which
we call a continuation trap, which latter trap may also be made with an inlet for
fresh air.

page_text: We, RICHARD OATES and JOHN JOHNSTON GREEN of Claremount, Halifax, York-
shire, Brick and Sanitary Tube Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN GULLEYS AND TRAPS," and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly. described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
Our improvements consist in making the guiley with a partition or diaphragm
having a hole therein, through which to introduce a rod or other cleaning instru-
ment, such hole being covered by a lid when not required to be in use.
In order that our invention may be better understood, we herein give reference
to the accompanying sheet of drawings illustrative thereof Fig. 1 is section and
Fig. 2 another section through line a and b. A is outer case of gulley, which may
or may not be provided with a grate B, and an outlet pipe C arranged as usual.
This gulley is divided by a partition or diaphragm D, the lower edge being deep
enough as to form a trap, as will be seen and understood. This partition is made
with a hole E, through which to introduce a rod, as shewn in dotted lines, for
cleaning or removing any obstruction which may have entered therein, or in the
outlet C.
In order to prevent sewer gases coming up from the main drain, a lid G is
employed to cover the hole E.
By this means a cheap and effective gulley is constructed, and one that can be a
easily and readily cleaned.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
The construction of a gulley or trap having a partition such as D made with
a hole and provided with a lid or cover G, for purpose set forth.
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Improved Means for Obtaining and Maintaining Pressure on Ensilage Contained in Silos.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improved Means for Obtaining and Maintaining Pressure on
Ensilage Contained in Silos.
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I, EDWARD HEARD, of Ballintubber, Carrigtwohill, in the county of Cork,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVED
MEANS FOR OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING PRESSURE ON ENSILAGE CONTAINED IN
SILOS," to be as follows:-
This invention consists in so arranging means in connection with silos that a;
regular and powerful pressure can be obtained and continuously maintained on,
ensilage contained therein.
The ensilage in the silo is covered with planks in the ordinary manner, and on.
these planks are placed two or more capstan's for the purpose of tightening four or
more chains, wire ropes or any suitable cords. These chains, ropes or cords, the
lower ends of which are attached to the bottom of the silo, pass up through the
ensilage or at the sides or ends of the silo to the top where their opposite ends are
arranged in connection with the capstans, so that when they are tightened up
the before mentioned cover is caused to press on the top of the ensilage. By
placing weights at the outer ends of the band spikes or levers of the capstáns a
powerful and continuous pressure on the ensilage is secured. The said spikes or
levers are kept in action by means of a ratchet system, as will be well understood.
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Dated this sixteenth day of July One thousand eight hundred and eighty five.

page_text: Ensilage Contained in Silos.
I, EDWARD HEARD, of Ballintubber, Carrigtwohill, in the county of Cork,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention relates to so securing and controlling the covers of silos that a
regular and powerful pressure can be obtained and continuously maintained on
ensilage contained therein.
The ensilage in the silo is covered with a platform of planks in the ordinary
manner and on this platform are placed two or more capstans for the purpose of
tightening four or more wire ropes or any suitable cords. These ropes or cords,
the lower ends of which are fastened at or near, the bottom of the silo, pass up
through the ensilage or at the sides or ends of the silo to the top where their
opposite ends are arranged in connection with the capstans, so that when they are
tightened up the before mentioned cover is caused to press on the top of the
ensilage. By arranging the axes of the capstans horizontally and placing weights
at the outer ends of the hand spikes or levers of the capstans a powerful and
continuous pressure on the ensilage is secured.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The arrangement of wire ropes, or suitable cords, in connection with capstans
placed on the cover of a silo, substantially as, and for the purposes,
described
herein before
IMPROVEMENTS IN MOULDS FOR MOULDING ARTICLES OF GLASS OR OTHER WARE
Year: 1885

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I JOHN GEORGE SOWERBY, of Ellison Glass Works, Gateshead-on-Tyne, in the
County of Durham, Glass Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN MOULDS FOR MOULDING ARTICLES OF GLASS OR
OTHER WARE to be as follows:-
My Invention relates to an improved construction of mould whereby I am
enabled to make a handled glass mug, or pitcher, or similar article without any
joints or mould marks appearing upon its surface, and it consists' particularly in
the combination of a top ring with the body of the mould as herein after described
reference being had to the accompanying drawing, which represents in sectional
elevation a mould embodying my improvements,
A indicating the combined top ring and body.
B the jointed parts of mould to make the handle.
.C the bottom of mould.
D pins to hold parts B in proper position.
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In working, this mould the jointed parts B are fastened round the bottom C, and
the top ring and body & then placed inside B, fitting over the bandle and resting
on C.
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body A is lifted off the jointed parts B, the pins D'are removed to permit Bito
open and the article made is taken out,
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IMPROVEMENTS IN DUST BINS
Year: 1885

page_text: HENRY WALKER 38 Effra Parade, Brixton Surrey, Carpenter, GEORGE CLARK,
191 Railton Road, Brixton, Surrey, Carpenter, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for THE IMPROVEMENTS IN DUST BINS to be as follows
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To consist of a mechanical arrangement for sifting and separating Cinders from
Dust and conveying same into two separate receptacles, the operation of sifting 18
performed by a few revolutions of the handle A as shewn in Drawing By turning
lever B to the right the sieve is thrown elen to allow rubbish to drop into Basket
The sifting being performed with the Bin entirely closed no dust escapes
Receptacles being moveable no Duisance will accumulate
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The
HENRY WALKER
GEORGE CLARK

page_text: HENRY WALKER (Carpenter) 38 Effra Parade Brixton Surrey, GEORGE CLARK
(Carpenter) 191 Railton Road Brixton Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement
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It consists of a Mechanical arrangement for sifting and separating Cinders from
Dust and conveying same into two separate receptacles. The operation of sifting
18 performed by the working of a handle A as shewn on drawing and by turning
the same handle to the right the sieve is thrown clear to allow the rubbish to drop
Into the Basket The sifting being performed with the Bin entirely closed no
dust escapes
The receptacles being moveable no nuisance will accumulate
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
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IMPROVED FERRULES FOR WALKING STICKS, UMBRELLAS, WOODEN LEGS AND CRUTCHES
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES ASHDOWN N° 13 Ditchling Road Preston near Brighton Builder do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVED FERRULES FOR WALKING
STICKS, UMBRELLAS, WOODEN LEGS AND CRUTCHES, to be as follows:-
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The drawing accompanying this shews at A the metal ferrule which is open
both ends and tapered as shewn, from the wide end is forced in a piece of india-
rubber B which is a little larger than the ferrule and projecting beyond it as
shewn. Between stick and india-rubber is a metal plate C to prevent india-rubber
being pushed out. The ferrules would be made of all kinds of metal and in all
sizes to suit each of the above named articles.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Ferrules for Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, Wooden Legs,
and Crutches.
JAMES ASHDOWN N° 13 Ditchling Road Prestou near Brighton Builder do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVED FERRULES FOR
WALKING STICKS, UMBRELLAS, WOODEN LEGS AND CRUTCHES
" 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 an Improved ferrule for Walking Sticks, Umbrellas,
Wooden legs and crutches and the Invention consists of the form of ferrule and
the indiarubber point to same.
In order that my invention may be more readily understood I have illustrated
it by the accompanying drawing which shews at A the tapered metal ferrule open
at both ends, B is a piece of india rubber projecting beyond the small end of
Ferrule and rounded off, C is a metal plate to prevent India rubber being
pushed out.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
(1.) The form of Ferrule made of any metal and the india-rubber point, both
made in all sizes for any of the above named articles substantially as herein shown
and described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BLOCKS OR BENCHES FOR CHOPPING MEAT AND OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: other similar Purposes.
JOHN FULLWOOD Bracebridge House Bracebridge Street Birmingham, Mill-
wright I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BLOCKS OR BENCHES FOR CHOPPING MEAT AND OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES to be as
follows:-
And that the object of my invention is to so arrange the parts of the Bench,
that the portion of the Bench upon which the chopping is done may be put
together in sections-I purpose proceeding as follows:-I take blocks of wood of
dimension and shape suitable to my purpose and place them into a receptacle into
which is admitted a mixture of borax and steam of suitable proportions: after
being in this solution a requisite time I take them out and tongue them together
in such a manner that the grain of the wood will be in a perpendicular direction.
I then put this top or chopping portion of the Bench in a frame work suitable for.
my purpose,
I claim as new firstly-the chemical preparation under which the blocks or
sections of the top or chopping portion undergo and: secondly the putting together
the top or chopping portion of the Bench in sections.
JOHN FULLWOOD.

page_text: other similar Purposes.
ALICE AMELIA FULLWOOD 117 Bracebridge St Aston Birmingham Executor to
the late John Fullwood Mill Sawyer late of the same address do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for BENCHES OR BLOCKS FOR CHOPPING MEAT AND OTHER
SIMILAR PURPOSES 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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I declare the nature of my invention to be as follows and that the object of my
invention is to so arrange the parts of the Bench that the portion of the Bench
upon which the chopping is done may be put together in sections or parts.
I propose effecting my purpose as follows. I take Blocks of wood of dimensions
and shape suitable to my purpose and place them into a receptacle into which is
admitted a mixture of borax and steam of suitable proportions. After being in
this solution a requisite time I take them out and tongue and bolt them together
in such a manner that the grain of the wood will be in a perpendicular direction.
I then put this top or chopping portion of the Bench in a framework suitable for
my purpose and cramp the whole together.
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
1st The chemical preparation under which the blocks or sections of the top or
chopping portion undergo as applied to this particular purpose.
2nd The putting together the top or chopping portion of the bench in sections
or parts.
ALICE AMELIA FULLWOOD,
Executor to the late John Fullwood.
AN IMPROVED PORTABLE OR TRAVELLING STOOL
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, EWALD MULLER in Sorau (Silesia the Kingdom of Prussia) and German
Empire Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "AN
IMPROVED PORTABLE OR TRAVELLING STOOL," and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
5 following statement ;—
Fig. 2, is an elevation of stool when folded up.
Fig 3 is a cross section of Fig 1 on the line À. B.
This travelling stool consists of a wooden, cylindrical cover a, and of a round iron
guide bar 6 which passes through the centre line of the stool and on the lower end
of which is a screw-thread and thumb-screw c.
On the inside of the lower part is a double angle & made of flat iron and soldered
on to the guide-bar 6 in order to give the latter a secure hold.
The double angle itself is fastened by means of two screws to the cylindrical
cover.
An iron cross e is placed on to the guide-bar b below the double angle and on
this cross, the four legs f, (which are made of flat iron) are fastened joint-like by
means of rivets, the legs when the stool is folded, are inside of the cover.
When the stool is to be used and the cases have been removed the thumb-screw c
is screwed off; the cross e with the four legs fastened to it is drawn out and then
put reversed on to the guide-bar b and prevented from going more apart by the
thumb-screw being screwed on again.
The upper cross e with the four arms h of the stool is held in the same manner,
when the stool is unfolded for use, by the button g on the guide-bar. When the
stool is not used the four arms and the leather seat stretched over them are folded
up and by putting the cross e back they are concealed in the cover, a.
In
In order that the seat is stretched properly when the stool is being used each of
the two opposite arms are held fast by a lever i, which latches on the arms.
the middle of the leather seat is a circular hole k, so that when the stool is folded
up the seat can be pushed over the guide-bar b, within the cover. To prevent the
wooden covers a, from being pressed apart when the stool is being used a metal
ring m is put on each end of it.

page_text: When the stool is folded up the two open sides of the cover are closed by means
of two metal cases n, of which the lower one is likewise used when the stool is
unfolded to keep the feet spread out. The design of the view of the stool in a
folded condition shows it is of a convenient, easy and transportable shape see
Fig. 2.
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 stool, whose seat consisting of arms h and leather sheet / can be placed (by
means of cross-piece e, which is carried on the guide-bar b and fastened movably to
the arms h) into the interior of the column a, which forms the stool-shaft, whereas
a second cross-piece likewise carried on the guide-bar serves to hold the feet which
are fastened movably to it and stowed away in the column a when the stool is
not used.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOOL HOLDERS
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM HENRY BERRY Engineer Dale View Sowerby Bridge Yorkshire do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION
OF TOOL HOLDERS, to be as follows:-
Improvements in the construction of Tool Holders so arranged as to combine a
right and left hand tool in one holder, and to have a more ready means of securing
the tools in the Holder.
I accomplish the combination of a right & left hand tool in one holder as
follows.
In the enlarged portion of the Tool Holder are holes diverging in opposite
directions and placed at an angle with the lengthway of the Tool Holder, these are
for carrying the tools, thus the combination of a right & left hand Tool Holder is
effected by this arrangement. I accomplish the more ready means of securing the
tools in the Holder as follows. The enlarged portion of Tool Holder is screwed to
receive a right hand threaded screw, this screw has an internal left hand thread
which receives the screwed portion of a circular wedge whose movement it controlls,
and through which the tool passes; By the action of the right & left hand thread,
the cutter is thus gripped between the wedge and enlarged portion of Tool Holder
thus giving a firmer grip than in the ordinary method.

page_text: WILLIAM HENRY BERRY, Engineer, Dale View Sowerby Bridge Yorkshire. I do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION
OF TOOL HOLDERS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement and
accompanying drawings:-
My invention relates to improvements in the construction of Tool Holders so
arranged as to combine a right and left hand tool in one holder, and to have a
more ready means of securing the tools in the holder, I accomplish the combination
of a right and left hand tool in one holder as follows, In the enlarged portion of
the Tool Holder Fig. 1 are two holes A & B (see fig. 2), diverging in opposite
directions as shown in fig. 3, and placed at an angle with the lengthway of the
Tool Holder, these are for carrying the tools, Thus the combination of a right and
left hand tool holder is effected by this arrangement. I accomplish the more ready
means of securing the tools in the holder as follows, The enlarged portion of Tool
Holder, (as shewn in section Fig. 1) is screwed to receive a right hand threaded
screw Fig. 4. This screw has a left hand internal thread which receives the
screwed portion of a circular wedge Fig. 5, whose movement it controls, and
through which the tool passes, By the action of a right & left hand thread, the
tool is thus gripped between the wedge and enlarged portion of Tool Holder, thus
giving a firmer grip than in the ordinary method.
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
1st An improvement in Tool Holders arranged to combine a right & left hand
tool in one holder.
2nd A more ready means of securing the tools in the holder.
Improvements in Braiding, Rope-making, and other similar Flyer Spindles.
Year: 1885

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Improvements in Braiding, Rope-making, and other similar
Flyer Spindles.
I GEORGE FREDERICK JAMES of 25 Broughton Road, Salford, in the County of
Lancaster, Mechanic do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN BRAIDING, ROPE-MAKING, AND OTHER SIMILAR FLYER SPINDLES to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is to simplify the construction of the first extremity
of the dropper or arm used upon the flyer of braiding, rope making and other
similar purposes and whereby less strain is imparted to the material by drawing
off the bobbin than has hitherto been practicable.
In performing my invention I construct the hole in the arm or dropper so as to
allow the fibre material passing from the flyer to pass directly through, and by
having a slot at the back of the spindle. I am also enabled to thread the material
through the dropper and weight in one direct line instead of threading them
separately and at an awkward angle as heretofore.
In this manner the material bas less strain imparted to it and facility is afforded
for thicker material to be used with this description of flyer spindle than has
hitherto been practicable.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for Applicant.

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I GEORGE FREDERICK JAMES of 25 Broughton Road Salford in the County of
Lancaster, Mechanic, 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:—
The object of this invention is to simplify the construction of the front extremity
of the dropper or arm used upon the flyers of braiding rope making and other
similar spindles and whereby less strain is imparted to the material being drawn
off the bobbin than has hitherto been practicable.
On the accompanying drawing Fig. 1. is a front exterior view Fig. 2. a front
sectional view and Fig. 3. a plan view of a bobbin and flyer spindle with my
improvements applied.
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In performing my invention I construct the hole a in the arm or dropper 6 so as
to allow the fibrous material c passing from the flyer d to pass directly through
as illustrated and by having a slot e at the back of the spindle f I am also enabled
to thread the material c through the dropper b and hole g in the weight rod h in
one direct line instead of threading them separately and at an awkward angle
as heretofore.
In this manner the material. being drawn off the bobbin i has less strain
imparted to it and facility is afforded for thicker material to be used with this
description of flyer spindle than has hitherto been practicable.
Having thus 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
The improvement in braiding rope making and other similar flyer spindles
substantially as and for the purposes herein before described and illustrated on the
accompanying drawing.
Year: 1885

page_text: plate by a screw threaded nut, thus forming a ball joint centre, the pointed end of
which presses upon the centre of the valve D as shown in the sectional view
Figure 3, or instead of the centre pin E¹ we employ a swivel centre pin E³ held in
the plate by a set screw as shown in section at Figure 5.
The employment of either of the above described centres ensures the springs
always pressing equally upon the valve D.
The centre of the cross bar A connecting the pillars has a boss, which is screw
threaded to receive a screwed spindle F provided with a lock nut F' to secure it in
the position it is placed, the pressure to which the valve is weighted is indicated
by a double pointed finger, D', shown at Figures 1 and 2 secured to and moving
with the cap D³, the points slide just clear of and over a figured index, on the face
of each pillar, accurately showing the actual pressure the valve is weighted.
The pressure on the valve is not only ascertained in the manner before described,
but as a double security against accident, a pressure guage is also connected with it
in the following way. Two perforations are made in the flange C of the valve,
each of which pass into the boiler, each. perforation is continued up through one of
the pillars to within a short distance of the top; where it joins anchorizontal
perforation which terminates in a boss cast on the outer side of the pillar, the boss
crew threaded so as to connect it to a pressure
on the left pillar is drilled out and screw
guage G of the usual construction. The boss on the right pillar is drilled out and
screw threaded to receive a screw G₁, forming a-steam tight joint, but which can be
removed for the convenience of a steam boiler inspector, who attaches a steam
pressure guage in order that, he may ascertain, if the valve and pressure guage
indicate correctly, or for other purpose.
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I 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 i
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First. The tube under the cap D³ and rod on the double recessed plate E forming
á telescopic slide; substantially as and for the purpose set forth. *
Second. The two centres E1, E2-substantially asiand for the purpose set forth.
Third. The perforated pillars embracing the springs, substantially as and for the
purposes set forth.
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Fourth. The double pointed finger D', in conjunction with the two indexes on
the pillars, substantially as and "for" the purpose set forth, and illustrated in the
Drawings annexed..
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AN IMPROVED FORM OF EYELET
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HARRY GEORGE SMITH, of 352, Farm Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwick, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED FORM OF EYELET to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide an improved form of eyelet to prevent
laces from twisting.
The improvement consists in making the eyelet oblong or oval in the shape of
the hole through which the lace passes. A lace drawn through such an eyelet will
not twist.

page_text: I, HARRY GEORGE SMITH, of 352, Farm Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwick, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED FORM OF EYELET and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :---
The object of this invention is to provide an improved form of eyelet to prevent 5
laces from twisting.
The improvement consists in making the eyelet oblong or oval in the shape of
the hole through which the lace passes. A lace drawn through such an eyelet will
not twist. The drawing shews suitable forms.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 1
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
Evelets of an oblong or oval form in the hole through which the lace passes.
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM CURLE 21 Oswin Street St. George's Road Southwark London, S.E.
Tin Plate Worker do hereby declare the nature of this invention for a Travelling
Box, to be described "A PORTMANTEAU Box" to be as follows:-
A folding Box in two equal parts, manufactured entirely in sheet metals, hinged,
fastened with lock and key, and carried by fall-down handle-Hinged flap door,
fitted inside, and fastened with sliding bolt-Moulding and inside rest for flap
machined out of the body.
In accompanying Drawings, A shows section of Box-A1 shows moulding and
rest for flap-A 2, the flap-A 3, swaged moulding-A 4, lock-A 5, handle-
B, flap B1, sliding bolt-B 2, swaged moulding--B 3, hinges-C shows end
view of Box.

page_text: I, WILLIAM CURLE 21 Oswin Street St. George's Road Southwark London, S.E.
Tin Plate Worker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for a Travelling
Box to be described, "A PORTMANTEAU Box" and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
A folding Box in two equal parts, manufactured entirely in sheet metals; hinged,
fastened with lock and key, and carried by fall-down handle. Hinged flap door,
fitted inside, and fastened with sliding bolt. Moulding and inside rest for flap
machined out of body. In the Drawings as attached to my Provisional Specifi-
cation A shows section of Box. A 1, moulding and rest for flap. A 2, the flap. 1
A 3, swaged moulding. A 4, the lock. A 5, handle. B, flap. B 1, sliding bolt.
B 2, swaged moulding. B 3, hinges. C shows end view of Box.
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-A Portmanteau Box, made of sheet metals.
2-The moulding and rest for flap, machined out of body.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN COMBINATION OF PULLIES FOR BRACES OR TROUSER SUSPENDERS
Year: 1885

page_text: Trouser Suspenders.
GEORGE WALKER Gilt Toy Manufacturer Tenby Street North Birmingham
in the County of Warwick, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN COMBINATION OF PULLIES FOR BRACES OR TROUSER SUSPENDERS,
to be as follows:-
The drawings Fig. 1. and Fig. 2 represent plates or pieces of metal which are
used to combine two Brace or Trouser Suspender Pullies as shown at Fig. 3. to
prevent them contracting or spreading apart on the back of the wearer, when
connected with the cords and web or shoulder strap portion of Braces or Trouser
Suspenders.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Combination of Pullies for Braces or
Trouser Suspenders.
GEORGE WALKER Gilt Toy Manufacturer Tenby St North Birmingham in
the County of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN COMBINATION OF PULLIES FOR BRACES OR TROUSER SUSPENDERS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The drawings Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, represent plates or pieces of metal which are
used to combine two Brace or Trouser Suspender Pullies as shewn at Fig. 3. to
prevent them contracting or spreading apart on the back of the wearer, when
connected with the cords and web or shoulder strap portion of Braces or Trouser
Suspenders.
With reference to the accompanying drawings Fig. 1. represents a plate or piece
of metal with a flange at each end A. A. Fig. 2. represents two pieces or plates of
metal, which are rivetted or eyeletted together at B. and having a flange at each
end C. C. as in Fig. 1' at A. A. these said flanges I turn, roll or hinge over on to,
two Brace or Trouser Suspender Pullies as shewn at D. D. in Fig. 3. to combine
them, so that when they are connected with the cords and web or shoulder strap
portion of Braces or Trouser Suspenders, they will not contract or spread apart
on the back.of.the.wearer.
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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 use of a Metallic bar or fastening for the connection of Brace or Trouser
Suspender Pullies, to prevent them contracting or spreading apart when in wear.
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Year: 1885

page_text: I, ISAAC KNIBB ROGERS of Trowbridge, Wilts, Sporting Kite 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:-
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The object of this invention, is to so fit, or arrange a search-light to the frame of
a gun, or cannon, or to a gun, or a cannon itself in order that the line on direction
of firing can be determined from the gun, or cannon.
For the purpose of this invention, which will be understood by reference to the
annexed drawings, I arrange an electric lantern upon the top of the gun, or at the
side near the back sight, or upon the gun frame, or carriage, or in any other
convenient position according to the construction of the gun to which it is applied,
and I connect said electric lantern by wires with a battery, or generator which
may be arranged within the gun, or otherwise.
Figure 1 of the annexed drawings shows the invention applied to a mitralleuse,
or gatling gun A. The lantern B is arranged near the cartridge box C and
connected by wires D, E to a battery F arranged in a box, or aperture G in the
trail H of the gun.
Figure 2 shows a rifle A having a glow lamp B partially blackened with a
condensing glass I in front for the purpose of sending a stream of light parallel to
the bore of the gun. The battery F is fixed in the butt J of the rifle.
Figure 3 represents the application of the invention to a cannon or large gun.
The electric lamp B is provided with parabolic reflector K and fixed on the gun
carriage L, the conducting wires D, E, may lead to a generator in any convenient
place. Since the gun and carriage move together upon the pivot M, it is obvious
that the electric lantern can be arranged either on the gun, or carriage as desired.
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 application, or employment of an electric lamp, or lantern to a gun, or
cannon in the manner shown on the annexed drawings as and for the purpose, or
purposes described.
te the Evil known as Boiler Crust.”
Year: 1885

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the Evil known as Boiler Crust.”
We, FREDERICK JAMES AUSTIN, gentleman of 125 Bennerley Road Clapham
Common London and SAMPSON Low the younger BA. Cantab FR. Met Soc,
Sanitary Engineer of 11 Holborn Circus London in the County of Middlesex do
hereby declare the nature of our said invention for PREVENTING THE FORMATION
OF "BOILER CRUST" to be as follows:-
A vessel made of porous clay or other porous material, in which is placed
Ammonium Chloride or other suitable substance hermetically sealed in the vessel.
The apparatus is placed in the boiler or reservoir (the water of which is to be
acted upon).
The action of the water dissolves the substance in the vessel & the solution
permeates the pores of the vessel on the principle of Exosmosis.
By this means the formation of the "Boiler crust "is prevented.

page_text: A New and Improved Method of Preventing the Formation of
the Evil known as 66 Boiler Crust."
We, FREDERICK JAMES AUSTIN & SAMPSON Low Junior (B.A. Cantab F.R.
Met Soc) Sanitary Engineers 11 Holborn Circus, London in the County of Middlesex,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The cylinder or outer casing is made of Porous Clay, Asbestos, or other porous
or perforated material in which is placed the water softening chemical or compound.
The top of the cylinder may either be hermetically sealed or fitted with screw or
other stopper or left open.
This arrangement constitutes our appliance and its action is performed as
follows.
"Being wholly submerged or partially immersed in water or other fluid the con-
tained chemical or compound percolates through the pores or other apertures of
the containing vessel & impregnates the surrounding medium.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is,
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"Placing some water softening chemical or compound in a porous case in the
manner herein before set forth with a view to submerging or immersing the said
'porous case with its contents in a tank, reservoir or vessel, from, or through,
"which the water supply to the boiler is obtained, or if necessary in the boiler
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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF YARN OR THREAD
Year: 1885

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I, SAMUEL HOLLINS, of Sion House, Stourbridge, in the County of Worcester,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF YARN OR THREAD and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of yarn or thread,
whereby the same is rendered very soft, and, a silky appearance and touch are
imparted thereto.
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"Mudar
For the purpose of my invention I prefer to use what is known as
floss "
a fibre derived either from Calotropis gigantea or Calotropis procera, which
belong to the natural order Asclepiadacece. But I can, if desired, use a fibre
derived from Asclepias curassavica which belongs to the same natural order; or
what is known as Kapok" (Eriodendron aufructuosum) which belongs to the
natural order Malvacea or Sterculiacece (section Bombaceae). My invention
consists essentially in combining these fibres, which are very soft and silky, with
cotton, wool, silk, or other textile material, to produce an improved yarn or thread
suitable for the manufacture of hosiery or for weaving or other purposes.
In carrying my said invention into practice, I mix the said fibres with the
cotton, wool, silk, or other material either previous to, or in the formation of, the
lap, that is to say, previous to, or during, the introduction of the said material into
the carding machine, and I subject it, together with the said material, to all the
processes necessary in order to produce the finished yarn or thread.
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I prefer to combine the said materials, in. or about in, the following proportions,
viz: From one-fifth to one-fourth of the Mudar floss or Kapok, and from three-
fourths to four-fifths of the cotton, wool, silk, or other material. But these
proportions must be varied according to the purpose for which the yarn or thread
is required.
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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
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The manufacture of yarn or thread by the combination of "Mudar floss" or
Kapok" with cotton, wool, silk, or other textile material, substantially as set
forth.