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IMPROVED METAL PROTECTORS OF SOLES & HEELS OF BOOTS & SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
SILVESTER Fox & GEORGE Fox 99 Lower Tower St Birmingham Boot & Shoe
Makers we do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVED METAL
PROTECTORS OF SOLES & HEELS OF BOOTS & SHOES to be as follows:-
As regards the soles a metal protector of the following kinds:-1 a plain metal
rim or tip extending round the edge of the sole-2 a metal rim or tip, plain or
toothed, with bars extending straight across the sole, or at various angles from one
side of the rim to the other.
For the Heels 1 a solid or hollow metal tip with an enclosed metal reversible
ring-2 a metal rim having the outer edge thicker on one side than the other to
suit the various wearers.
Each of the above-named rims or tips to be fastened to the boot or shoe with
nails or screws.
U

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
We SILVESTER FOX & GEORGE Fox of N° 99 Lower Tower St Birmingham
Shoemakers do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVED METAL
PROTECTORS OF SOLES AND HEELS OF BOOTS AND SHOES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
1 Consists of a plain or metal rim or tip extending near the edge along each side
and round the toe of boots and shoes (Fig. 6) and is attached to the sole by means
of nails rivets or screws. 2 A rim (Fig 5) or tip barred crosswise lengthwise, or
diagonally (or any combination of these) from side to side or end to end, as the
case may be, of the sole of boots and shoes, and attached to the sole by means of
nails rivets or screws. This second rim or tip is either plain or toothed on the
surface.
1 The protector of the heel is a metal rim or tip with or without a reversible
metal ring (Fig 4) which when worn on one side may be reversed to check the
wearing down of the heel on one side. 2. A metal rim having one edge thicker
than the other to keep, as far as possible, the boot or shoe in an upright position,
See Fig 7.
These rims or tips are attached to the heels of boots and shoes by means of nails
rivets or screws, and extend round the entire surface, (near the edge) of the heel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed what I claim is
1 The plain metal rim (Fig 6) or tip extending near the edge along each side and
round the toe on the sole of boots and shoes.
2 The barred rim (Fig 5) plain or with a toothed surface, with cross pieces, or
pieces as already described, attached from side to side.
3 The protector of the heel (Fig 4) with a reversible ring to prevent the wearing
down unduly of the heel on one side.
4 Also the rim or tip made thicker on one side than the other (Fig 7) to serve
the same purpose as the reversible ring, namely to prevent the wearing down of
the heel on one side, and to maintain the boot or shoe in an upright position.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of rebruary 1885.
Dated this twenty-eighth day of rebruary 1005.
SILVESTER FOX,
his x mark.
GEORGE FOX.
Witness,
E. TAYLOR.
AN IMPROVED COUPLING FOR RAILWAY WAGONS, WITH APPARATUS FOR WORKING THE SAME and
Year: 1884

page_text: We ROBERT HILL HERRIOTT, of Dalestorth, Sutton-in-Ashfield, in the County
of Nottingham, Stone Mason, WILLIAM TOMBLIN, of Railway Station, Sutton-in-
Ashfield, in the County of Nottingham, Station Master, and SAMUEL WILSON
BETTS, of Hucknall-under-Huthwaite, in the County of Nottingham, Hosiery
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for AN IMPROVED
COUPLING FOR RAILWAY WAGONS, WITH APPARATUS FOR WORKING THE SAME
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The coupling consists of link with extended bar attached, with hook affixed on
the lower side of extended bar; extended bar is connected to two parallel bars, by
means of bolt and cotter, parallel bars are connected to draw bar, by means of bolt
and cotter, or in case of slotted draw bar, parallel bars will be superseded by
a half-link, which half link will be connected with extended bar, by means of bolt
and cotter, as in the case of parallel bars; there is also a bar across the link, the
purpose for which it is intended to be explained hereafter. The apparatus for
working the coupling consists of a lever 21 by 1 inches and of sufficient length to
enable the operator to reach the coupling from the outside of the wagon, one end
of the lever is faced on both sides with thin sheet iron, about 6 inches in length, a
notch about an inch square is cut in the lever, on its edge, in the centre of the part
faced with sheet iron. On the other edge of the lever "at the extreme end" a
double hook is affixed, this book takes hold of the bar across the link, and is solely
for the purpose of enabling the operator, to couple the wagons from an elevation,
such as platforms etc. The coupling is manipulated by the operator when
standing on the ground, by placing the notched side of the lever, in the hook
affixed on the lower side of extended bar, by this means the coupling is raised
with ease.
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 novel, in the following particulars :-
(1) The construction of the coupling, the principal features being, the extended
bar and hook, attached to link.

page_text: (2) The mechanism of the lever, the principal features being, the notch and
double hook.
D
Luth dow of Momb 1884.
ROBERT HILL HERRIOTT.
WILLIAM TOMBLIN.
SAMUEL WILSON BETTS.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF UNFERMENTED DRINKS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
I, EDWARD PERRINS, of N° 98, Gladstone Road, Sparkbrook, in the County of
Warwick, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF UNFERMENTED DRINKS" and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement, that is to say :-
My Invention has for its object improvements in the manufacture of unfermented
drinks from malt and hops in such a manner that fermentation shall not take place
and yet the liquid shall remain good and without apparent deterioration for a
considerable length of time.
Beer made from malt and hops which would not intoxicate has been a long felt
want and many attempts may have been made to produce such free from alcohol
but without perfect success. Now by my new compound and process I am able to
make a liquid which is free from any trace of alcohol as shown by analysis-I will
now explain how I make my unintoxicating malt and hop beer to which I have
given the name of "Salus":-I will explain the quantities used in making twenty
eight gallons of beer: In making this quantity I take one bushel of malt and mash
it twice over in the ordinary way of brewing. I next use twenty pounds of sugar
also in the ordinary way of brewing. Next the mash is run off into a copper and
boiled together with three pounds of hops for one hour and ten minutes.
After boiling it is put into a cooler and then run into a large open vessel. When
cold I add to it three ounces of salicylic acid for the purpose of destroying any
germ of fermentation contained in the wort, and it is then fined.
The next thing is the bottling or filling into any other convenient vessel for
preservation which is as follows:-I use seven ounces of the liquid as produced by
the hereinbefore mentioned quantities and process and seven ounces of carbonic
acid gas charged in the ordinary manner as aerated water.
The above given quantities may be somewhat varied according to the taste of
the consumers for instance a less quantity of sugar and a larger quantity of hops
may be used which would produce a beverage more in taste like bitter beer. The
above given quantities are those suitable for producing a generally palatable and
popular drink. But in all cases the salycilic acid must be used as set forth in
combination with the bottling with the carbonic acid gas.
In making an aromatic beer I use about one pound of ginger or thereabouts to
the shove œiven quantities

page_text: Having therefor now described my said Invention for "Improvements in the
manufacture of unfermented drinks what I claim is :-
A new and improved process of manufacturing unfermented drinks from malt
and hops in combination with salicylic acid in the manner substantially as herein
set forth.
AN IMPROVED SOUP POT
Year: 1884

page_text: I, MARIA MASSEY Spinster of 4, Bank Houses, Brook Street, Kidderminster,
in the County of Worcester, Professional Cook, do hereby declare the nature of
my Invention for AN IMPROVED SOUP POT and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of my Invention is to produce a perfectly "clear soup' and consists
of a double saucepan or pot. This Invention will be readily understood by
reference to the accompanying Drawings in which Fig. 1. is an elevation of the
outer or combined pots closed by the tightly fitting lid e, and Fig. 2. a sectional
view, at the dotted line a. Fig. 1. The necessary ingredients for making the soup
are placed in the inner pot b, Fig. 2. also closed with a tightly fitting lid. This is
removed from the outer one a, a, by means of the projecting handles f, f, and placed
with its contents on a fire to boil. After its contents have boiled sufficiently to
cause all the scum to rise to the surface, (the latter being from time to time removed)
it is placed in the outer pot a, a, which is filled with boiling water in the space c, c, c,
and the combined pots are then placed on the fire, the water in the outer one being
kept boiling for the necessary length of time. I have found by experience that if
"clear soup
be allowed to boil beyond the time necessary for clearing the scum,
that it becomes thick and cloudy, and where the pot containing it comes in actual
contact with the fire, this is almost certain to occur, in addition to which greater
evaporation takes place and consequent loss. This is entirely obviated by using
my Invention which differs in this respect from the ordinary "digester
" or stew
pan in common use. In the construction of this pot I do not confine myself to
any precise details as to shape size or material, but I prefer an enamelled pot for
the inner one.
"
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 double saucepan or pot the inner one readily removable from the outer one
by means of projecting lugs or handles, and both having closely fitting lids,
substantially for the purpose described and as shewn in the Drawings.
Pro MARIA MASSEY.
E. Wright, Agent,
54, Hamstead Road, Birmingham.
Pro MARIA MASSEY.
E. Wright, Agent,
54, Hamstead Road, Birmingham.
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF FASTENING WIRE TO FENCING STANDARDS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, JAMES LEES at present of Clarksfield Lees Oldham in the County of Lancaster.
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
METHOD OF FASTENING WIRE TO FENCING STANDARDS" to be as follows:---
:
According to my invention dovetail shaped slots are cut on the edge of each
standard employed in the construction of wire fencing. The wires being placed in
the slots are secured therein by means of hollow wedge shaped keys cut from strap
or sheet metal and bent to a form which fits the dovetail slot or the keys may be
made of cast metal if desired.
The keys can be readily driven out of the dovetail slots when required.

page_text: I JAMES LEES of Oamarn in the Provincial District of Otago and Colony of New
Zealand Sheep Farmer but now residing at Clarksfield Oldham in the County of
Lancaster do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED METHOD
OF FASTENING WIRE TO FENCING STANDARDS and in what manner the same is to
-be-performed, to-be-particularly-described-and-ascertained in and_by_the_following_t
statement
This invention relates to an improved method of fastening wire to fencing
standards. The iron or steel standards are punched or knotched on one edge with
I dovetailed slots the narrow mouths of which are sufficiently large to admit the
wire In-erecting-the-fence-the-standards-are-driven-in-such-a-position-that-the-
wires when strained-are-against-their knotched edges, each wire being then placed
in a slot is fastened to the standard by firmly driving a hollow wedge-shaped-key-
through the slot along and in front of the wire If it is desired to remove the
fence or any of the standards the keys can be driven back and the standards are
free from the wires This invention is peculiarly adapted to portable fences or to 1
fences having one or more of the wires barbed.
In order however that the invention may be clearly understood I will now
proceed to describe the drawings herewith.
A A are standards with dovetailed slots B B. C is a wire in a slot (in section)
D is a hollow key fastening the wire in the slot (also in section I shows the i
standard wire & key in position with the.fastening complete.
The hollow wedge shaped keys are cut or stamped out of sheet or strap metal
as shown at E & bent into the form shown at F-GH are the layer & smaller ends
of the hollow wedge shaped key F. K. is a section of the standard-The keys
may be cast if preferred.
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 combination of a dovetailed slot with a hollow wedge shaped key for
the purpose or fastening wire to fencing standards.
2nd The method of fastening wire to fencing standards substantially as described
herein,
IMPROVED DUMB BELLS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES DAWES of London Road Manchester in the County of Lancaster
Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVED
DUMB BELLS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly.
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Dumb bells are usually made in one piece of cast iron in the form of a bar or
'grip" for the hand with a knob or weight at each end, the weight and consequent
size of the knobs being of course proportioned to the strength of the individual
intended to use them; and it has been found that for the use of children (in
schools or otherwise) the diameter of the knobs had necessarily to be so small
that there was scarcely room for the fingers to be inserted underneath the "grip'
to pick the dumb bells off the floor (which is a part of the usual exercise) without
danger of injuring the knuckles or running. splinters of wood from the floor under
the nails.
"
My Invention is intended to remedy this defect and to leave a space of about
one inch or more between the "grip " and the floor without increasing the
weight beyond that proper for the use of a child.
My Invention consists in the combination (in a dumb bell) of a bar or "grip "
of malleable cast iron or other metal with two knobs or weights of wood
substantially in the manner illustrated by the Drawing annexed hereto annexed.
a, a is the "grip" having two collars or shoulders b, b and the continuation of the
bar at each end beyond the shoulders being cylindrical.
c, c are the two knobs or weights of wood which are bored through to fit tho.
cylindrical ends of the "grip" upon which they are fixed as follows.
Upon each of these ends, which project beyond the wooden knobs c, c an iron
washer d, d is placed, and the ends are rivetted so as to hold the knobs perfectly
tight.
By these means I manufacture dumb bells which do not exceed the weight
proper for a child to use, and still leave sufficient room for the fingers to pass
under the "grip" with perfect safety when lifting the dumb bell from the ground;
and at the same time the projecting metallic ends do not prevent the sharp
แ click" being produced by striking the dumb bells together as commonly practised
in the exercises.

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 manufacturo of dumb bells by the combination of a malleable iron
or brass " grip "with knobs or weights of wood substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the Drawings annexed.
Dated this 07th dow of March 1001
IMPROVEMENTS IN CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE PRACTICE
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
·I, RICHARD MORRIS of Bennett Park Blackheath in the County of Kent
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE PRACTICE" to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object the production of a cartridge for rifle practice,
which, while it contains a bullet of the full size of the bore of the gun, has only a
small charge of powder, the bullet being however so constructed that the small
charge of powder can impart to it a high velocity. For this purpose, I construct
the bullet hollow like a thimble, so as to be very light in proportion to its size,
and, in order to prevent the gases resulting from the explosion of the charge from
bursting the bullet, I interpose between the end of the latter and the powder
charge, a strong disc of metal or other material which effectually closes the rear
end of the bullet and prevents the gases from entering the same,
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, .W.C.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, RICHARD MORRIS, of Bennett Park, Blackheath in the County of Kent,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE PRACTICE" and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention has for its object the production of a cartridge for rifle practice,
which while it contains a bullet of the full size of the bore of the gun, has only a
small charge of powder, the bullet being however so constructed that the small
charge of powder can impart to it a high velocity. For this purpose I construct
the bullet hollow like a thimble, so as to be very light in proportion to its size, 1
and, in order to prevent the gases resulting from the explosion of the charge from
bursting the bullet, I interpose between the end of the latter and the powder
charge, a strong disc of metal or other material which effectually closes the rear-
end of the bullet and prevents the gases from entering the same.
The accompanying drawing shews a cartridge C in elevation with the hollow 1
bullet B and the protecting disc D shewn in section.
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 a cartridge case the hollow bullet B and protecting disc D
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
improving and increasing the Light in Railway Carriages.
Year: 1884

page_text: improving and increasing the Light in Railway Carriages.
I ADELINE MARY PYM of 10 The Crescent, Filey, in the County of York,
Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVING &
INCREASING THE LIGHT IN RAILWAY CARRIAGES to be as follows:-
A collar of plated copper, zinc, tin or enamelled iron, or other material, of an
adequate depth, to be fastened at the top of the Railway Carriage, round the
Lamp: made bright inside, so as to reflect the light into every part of the Carriage.
The shape of the collar, if the light is to be distributed equally on all sides, will be
that of a truncated cone; but may be modified where the light is to be thrown in
a particular direction, so as to suit the circumstances of each case.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Invention for Improving and Increasing the Light in Railway
Carriages.
I ADELINE MARY PYM, of 10 The Crescent, Filey, in the County of York,
Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVING &
INCREASING THE LIGHT IN RAILWAY CARRIAGES, and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
A collar of plated copper, Fig. 4.-5. zinc, tin, or enamelled iron, or any other
material, of an adequate depth; to be fastened Fig. 2, A, a, B, b, etc, at the top of
the Railway Carriage, round the Lamp Fig. 3. 'A': made bright inside, so as to
reflect the Light into every part of the Carriage: to be modified in size or shape as
circumstances demand.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed or applied, I declare
that what I claim is
$
The application of a Reflector of such shape, see Fig. 3. 'A.' & so fixed around
Lamp Fig. 3. A. of the Railway Carriage as will throw the Light into every part
of the Carriage, and enable the Passengers to read, write, and otherwise use the
same with greater comfort and facility.'
INSULATING SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRIC WIRES
Year: 1884

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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
BENJAMIN PITT Electric & Sanitary Engineer 2 Deanery Road Bristol do hereby
declare the nature of the present invention for INSULATING SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRIC
WIRES to be as follows:-
This insolator is made corrugated, or with a series of ribs or edges for the bound
wire or conductor to rest against thus presenting at the point of contact a mimimum
of surface thereby effecting a great saving of the Electric current passing througli
the wire by diminishing the possibility of leakage at the insolator.
Secondly. The space or gutter formed between each rib or edge affords means
by, which the wind & rain are enabled of themselves to perform the clensing process
and so prevent dirt & moisture from collecting round the wire thereby forming a
conductor. The ribs or edges may be formed within a grouve or over any part of
the insolator.
.J

page_text: BENJAMIN PITT Electric and Sanitary Engineer 2 Deanery Road Bristol, do
hereby declare the nature of his invention for INSULATING SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRIC
WIRES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The loss of electric current at insulators for electric wires is almost wholy due to
leakage at the insulators by exposing a large amount of surface to the binding wire
and also by the present method of fixing them, When an insulator gets chipped or
broken on its edges it is rendered of little use and affords an easy passage by which
the electric current passes to the bolt or support and hence through the Arm and the
Telegrapt pole to the carth, My invention remedies these deffects by presenting
to the binding wire a small amount of surface.
The leakage being proportional to the amount of surface exposed to leakage in
Electric wires a great saving of the Electric current is efected by forming in a
groove of the insulator or over any part of its surface, corrugations, or a series of
ribs, or edges, upon which the binding wire rests. By my invention the spaces or
gutters formed between each rib, or edge, affords means by which the wind and
rain of themselves perform the clensing process so prevent dird and moisture from
forming a conductor. The said insulator may be made of any material being a
poor conductor of Electricity.
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 corrugations, ribs, or edges, formed within a groove or over any part of
the said insulator aganst which the binding wire rests.
2nd The spaces, or gutters formed between each rib, or edge by which the wind
and rain of themselves perform the clensing process thereby prevent the collection
of dirt or moisture from forming a conductor of electricity. The said insulators
may be made of any material being a poor conductor of Electricity.
Dated this 6th day of December 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOXES CASES OR RECEPTACLES FOR HOLDING ALIMENTARY AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
Year: 1884

page_text: I GEORGE FEATHERSTONE GRIFFIN, of 19 Kirby Street Hatton Garden, London,
in the County of Middlesex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN BOXES CASES OR RECEPTACLES FOR HOLDING ALIMENTARY
AND OTHER SUBSTANCES " to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to securely hold the lid or cover of a box, or other
receptacle, upon the body so that the same may be opened without the use of any
cutting instrument, by making a part of the body of the box, can or vessel with a
groove to act as a clip, or clamp, tightening upon the neck, or flange, of the lid or
cover and by this means holding the two together under as much pressure as may
be desired.
A lid thus held may be lifted from the body by the aid of a lever using the
body as a fulcrum.
I may make the body of the vessel of Earthenware, glass, China or other material,
putting thereon a metal top having the groove into which the neck of the movable
cover or lid will be entered and clipped in the same manner.
T... 1001

page_text: A lid thus held may be lifted from the body by the aid of a lever using the

page_text: I find that by forcing the edge of the lid into the spring clip above described the
package is practically hermetically sealed, but in order to provide against any
contingency, I sometimes, in addition to wedging the cover in the groove, add a
layer of paint, varnish or any material that will adhere and form a strong cement
which in all cases remains on the actual exterior of the package, the mechanical
tightness of the joint preventing its entry into the package and consequently
diminishing the liability of any injury to the contents.
1 desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to the forms of box or
receptacle shown on the accompanying drawing, nor to any particular construction
and combination of top plate with body of box, the forms herein described and
shown being simply illustrative of the application of my clip or clamping groove.
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 metallic or other boxes for holding alimentary and other substances, the use
of the groove G to act as a clip or clamp securing the lid or cover to the box or
receptacle substantially as described.
Dated this Seventh day of October 1884.
For the Applicants,
W. E. GEDGE,
Agent.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF FILTERING RAIN WATER IN ITS FLOW FROM ROOFS TO TANKS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, HENRY CURZON of 61 Lincolns Inn Fields London Architect do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF
FILTERING RAIN WATER IN ITS FLOW FROM ROOFS TO TANKS and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
I combine by means of a watertight joint or unite by casting all in one piece a
Filtering Vessel to the bottom of a length of Rain water down pipe or stack pipe.
I prefer to make this Filtering Vessel so divided into chambers that filtration
takes place upwards and heavy matter is deposited downwards as sediment.
I have no outlet for the flow of a column of water which may be contained in
the whole of a length of down pipe except through the Filter so that whilst the
flow from a gentle rain passes easily through the Filter a large volume of water
brought down from the Roof in a storm will accumulate in the length of down
pipe and operate on the Filter with a pressure belonging to the height of the
column of water above the outlet from the filter and the process of filtration be
accelerated accordingly.
By this means I am enabled to make the Filter small and therefore unobtrusive in
appearance.
I prefer to make use of the length of down-pipe which terminates at the plinth
of the Building and I introduce a gurgoyle or spout at the top of the length of
down pipe to act as an overflow during Frost or abnormal Rainfall.
I place the Filtering medium in a moveable box and remove the deposited
sediment by lifting a catch box which rests in a sunk receptacle below the Filter
box or by means of a moveable blow off plug which has been adopted already for
the clearance of sediment from Filters but which gives opportunity for leakage and
I therefore prefer lifting a catch box.
I take as a standard for a length of Rain water down pipe as herein before
referred to Six lineal feet as commonly made in this country but for expediency to
suit certain positions this length may be reduced or elongated in some degree.

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
Uniting and combining in a watertight manner a filtering apparatus with a
length of Rain water down pipe at the foot thereof in such a manner that there is
no outlet for the water entering and being possibly contained within the whole
height of a length of Rain water down pipe except through the Filtering medium
placed in the Filtering apparatus united to the foot of the said length of Rain
water down-pipe.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE MODE OF ATTACHING SOLES TO BOOT AND SHOE UPPERS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES SCOUSE 34 Portland Street, Northampton in the County of Northampton,
Shoe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of the invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE MODE OF ATTACHING SOLES TO BOOT AND SHOE UPPERS to be as
follows:-
By dividing or splitting the edge of the sole of the Boot or Shoe and sewing or
nailing direct through the under edge or flango of the sole to the inside of the
Boot or Shoo afterwards laying down the outside edge or flange of the sole
thereby keeping a clear surface to the Bottom of the Boot or Shoe without any
mark of a channel and without having to turn the Boot or inside out after it is
sewn or nailed.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES SCOUSE of N° 34 Portland Street Northampton in the County of
Northampton Shoemanufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MODE OF ATTACHING SOLES TO BOOT AND SHOE UPPERS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
By dividing or splitting the edge of the sole of the Boot or Shoe and sewing or
nailing direct through the under edge or flange nearest the upper to the inside of
the boot or shoe Afterward by cutting away part of the said under edge or flango
or not as may be desired and then laying down the outer edge or flange of the
sole with the aid or not of cement solution or other suitable adhesive composition
thereby keeping a clear surface to the bottom of the boot or shoe without any
channel or mark of a channel or other mark and without having to turn the boot
or shoe inside out after it is sewn or nailed I may use such machinery (if any) as
may be necessary for any of the above purposes but this is not part of my
invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my anid
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I'declare that what
I claim is
1. A new and improved method of attaching Soles to Boot and Shoe Uppers and
thereby obtaining a clear surface to the bottom of the Boot or Shoe without a
channel or mark of a channel or other mark and obviating the necessity of turning
the Boot or Shoe after the sole is attached and for the purposes hereinbefore set
forth and described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND APPLICABLE TO MONEY TILLS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, ANDREW JAMES JOHNSTON of 274 Park Road Liverpool, in the county of
Lancaster, Provision Dealer do hereby declare the nature of my said 'invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN AND APPLICABLE TO MONEY TILLS to be as follows:-
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The main objects are so to construct money tills and fit them to counters that
fraud by employés or assistants may be prevented and any desired portion of the
counter may be left free for use.
My invention consists first In making a money till with a glass top having one
or more apertures and with longitudinal and transverso drawers. The longitudinal.
drawer is made with two compartments the front for copper and the rear for silver.
The transverse drawer or drawers is or are beneath the aperture or apertures in the
glass top. All notes gold and surplus coin removed from time to time from the
longitudinal drawer are deposited in the said transverse drawer or drawers through
the aperture or apertures. A lock is provided to prevent the said drawer from
being opened except by authorized persons.
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Second. I fit between the transverse drawer and the glass top a movable bottom
or movable bottoms on which the notes and coin rest before passing into the
transverse drawer. The said bottoms move on hinges or slides and are actuated
from time to time by hand or by the weight of the coin rosting thereon.
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Third. I secure tills to countera by means of hooks, eyes, or equivalent devices
fitting around or to bars or slides attached or secured to the counter. Tills so
fitted may be slid along the counter from place to place as convenient but they
cannot be removed therefro!D.
A small opening is made in the transverse drawer through which the coin. may
be moved by a suitable rod or bar and spread evenly over the bottom of the said
drawer.

page_text: Fig 4 shews a hinged bottom retained in position by a weight m and opened by
the weight of the coins or notes themselves.
Under the third part. The till is provided with eyes or brackets n which fit
around the rod o secured to the counter thereby allowing the till to be moved along"
the counter. p are small openings through the till to allow of the coins or notes
being moved by a rod or its equivalent if they should stick after passing the
aperture in the glass top.
It will be evident that many modifications of money tills may be made under my
invention besides the one shewn. It is desirable also that a bell should be fitted to
the till so as to ring when it is opened, this may be done in any usual way.
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. In money tills the combination with a glass top having one or more
apertures of longitudinal and transverse drawers.
Second. In combination with money tills, having a glass top and longitudinal
and transverse drawers a movable bottom substantially as setforth.
Third. Securing money tills to counters by means of sliding attachments for the
purpose setforth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LIFTING JACKS FOR RAILWAY AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, Fel Inst P.A., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors 6, Lord Street Liverpool in the county of Lancaster, and
323 High Holborn in the county of Middlesex, Civil Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN LIFTING JACKS FOR
RAILWAY AND OTHER PURPOSES" (a communication from Friedrich Westmeyer of
St Johanu-on-Saar in the Kingdom of Prussia and Empire of Germany, Civil
Engineer), to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the rail lifting jacks forming the
subject of English patent N° 3661 dated 20th February 1884.
Referring to the annexed drawings, Figs 1 and 2 show a rail lifting jack with
toothed wheel and worm as described in the above mentioned patent. The
cover i together with its foot plate of corresponding size encloses the toothed
wheel segment k turning on its axie, the teeth of which engage with worm e.
On the opposite side k has another toothed segment m, which in turn engages
with a similar segment n. This toothed wheel segment n bears a spur o which
passes underneath the rail to be lifted. If the worm e be turned, the spur o will
raise the rail correspondingly.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
1, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON Fel. Inst. P.A. of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors 6 Lord Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster, and
323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex Civil Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LIFTING JACKS FOR
RAILWAY AND OTHER PURPOSES (a communication from Friedrich Westmeyer of
St Johann-on-Saar in the Kingdom of Prussia and Empire of Germany Civil
Engineer) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in the rail lifting jacks forming the
subject of English Patent No 3661 dated 20th February 1884.
Referring to the annexed drawings, Figs 1 and 2 show a rail lifting jack with
toothed wheel and worm as described in the above mentioned patent. The
cover i together with its foot plate of corresponding size encloses the toothed
wheel segment k turning on its axle, the teeth of which engage with worm l.
On the opposite side k, has another toothed segment m, which in turn engages
with a similar segment n. This toothed wheel segment n bears a spur o which
If the worm be turned the spur o will
passes underneath the rail to be lifted.
raise the rail correspondingly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is
A railway lifting jack consisting of the combination of the worm / and the
worm wheel R with the cog wheel segments m and n and the lifting spur o in
such a manner, that on turning the worm a movement of the spur o is caused,
whereby a raising of the rail may be effected substantially as described and
shown.
IMPROVEMENTS IN DUMB BELLS
Year: 1884

page_text: COBIT LEIM
DHEULEICATION.
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I WILLIAM ALFRED WOOF, of 4 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham, in the County
of Gloucester, Cricketer's Outfitter, do hereby declare the nature of my said
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN DUMB BELLS and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
Whereas dumb bells, as usually constructed, are formed of a single casting of
iron, and the hands come in contact with the metal when they are being used,
which is unpleasant and injurious to tho skin..
Now the object of my invention is to improve the construction of dumb bells, by
providing a more suitable material intermediately between the two ends.
I form the two ends of the dumb bell separately, and of cast iron, and each end
or knob has a central hole formed therein which is slightly conical, the outer end
of the hole being the largest. I join the two knobs by means of a cylindrical piece
of wood, the ends of which enter the conical holes in the knobs, and are made flush
with the outer surfaces of the knobs. The ends of the cylindrical pieces of wood
have also one or more transverse saw-cuts, into which suitable wedges are driven,
after being inserted into the knobs.
These wedges open out and expand the ends of the wooden cylinder, and cause
such ends to become also slightly conical, and to fit into the holes of the
knobs very tightly, thus forming a firm junction; while, at the same time, the
wood is much more agreeable to the hands of the operator than the ordinary
material.
My improved dumb bells have a similar general appearance to ordinary dumb
bells, but are capable of receiving a very superior finish, more especially the handles,
which may be polished, colored and otherwise ornamented or encased with other
material, according to taste.
And in order that my said invention may be clearly understood, reference is
hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of reference
indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, on the line 1, 2, of Fig. 2, and Fig. 2 is an end
view of my invention.

page_text: a is the wooden handle, the two ends b b of which are driven into the metallic
ends or weights cċ of the dumb hell. dd are two wedges which are driven into
bb, as shewn, whereby the ends dd are securely held to the wooden handle.
In the drawings a singlo wedge is shewn at each end, but I do not confine myself
to the single wedge, as two or inore may be used; and although the ends c c are
shewn as oblate sphereoids they may be otherwise formed according to taste.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1 In the construction of dumb bells, the use of wooden handles, made and fitted
substantially as and for the purpose herein before described and shewn on the
drawings.
2 In the construction of dumb bells, the combination of wood and metal
substantially as and for the purpose herein before described.
SET CEMENTING FOR LEAD LIGHT GLAZING
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, FRANK HOBBS of 140 High Street, Margate in the County of Kent, Decorator,.
and worker in Stained Glass do hereby declare the nature of this my said inven-
tion for SET CEMENTING FOR LEAD LIGHT GLAZING to be as follows:-
The interstices between the Lead and the Glass, is filled in with Plaster of Paris.
The Plaster of Paris is mixed with a retardent, to delay the setting of the Plaster
a sufficient time to enable it to be properly worked. The surplus Plaster is then.
removed. When the remaining Plaster of Paris is dry, it is saturated with oil.
The surplus oil is then cleaned off and the process is complete.
Sand, Whiting or any undeteriorating substance can be added to the Plaster of
Paris.

page_text: I FRANK HOBBS of 140 High Street, Margate, in the County of Kent, Decorator,
and worker in Stained Glass do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
SET CEMENTING FOR LEAD LIGHT GLAZING, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
I use Plaster of Paris mixed with any useful retardent to delay the setting.
Size is good for this purpose. Therefore dissolve a quarter of a pound of ordinary
size in one gallon of water. With this size water, dilute sufficient Plaster of Paris,
adding a little black to it. Spread this over both sides of the Lead Light, filling
in all the spaces between the Lead and the Glass. Clean off the surplus Plaster
with Sawdust, or wipe the surplus Plaster off with a wet cloth and after the Plaster.
is set, wash off with water. Let the Plaster of Paris which remains in the Leads
get dry, and then saturate it with oil, and clean off with Sawdust..
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. For filling in the spaces between the Lead and, Glass, of Lead Lights, with an
admixture of Plaster of Paris.
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2. For saturating with oil, the Plaster of Paris which remains on the Lead
Lights.
CONFECTION MOUTHPIECE FOR CIGARETTES
Year: 1884

page_text: I NATHAN BAUMAN Cigarette Maker of 93 High Street Whitechapel in the
County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for CIGARETTES
to be as follows:-
I NATHAN BAUMAN, Cigarette Maker of 93 High St, Whitechapel in the County
of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CONFECTION
MOUTHPIECE FOR CIGARETTES and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A Confection Mouthpiece to be inserted in Cigarettes being a composition of
sugar and gum, flavored with essences to be inserted & attached to cigarettes to
form a mouthpiece.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
the insertion or attachment of a confection mouthpiece to cigarettes as herein before
described.
N. BAUMAN,
IMPROVED OIL CAN
Year: 1884

page_text: We JOSEPH LUCAS and HARRY LUCAS, of the "Tom Bowling" Lamp Works,
Little King Street Birmingham Lamp Manufacturers, trading as Joseph Lucas
and Son do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for AN IMPROVED OIL
CAN to be as follows:
Our improvement is devised to remedy a defect in "flop" oil cans or similar
vessels from which the contained liquid is ejected by pressure on one or more sides
of the vessel. We use a spring inside the can or vessel for the purpose of pressing
the side or sides outwards and thus maintaining the outward bulging which gives
the flexibility or "flop." The accompanying Drawing of an oil can commonly
used for lubricating velocipedes, sewing machines &c. will be convenient for
illustrating our improvement. It will be seen that a spiral spring is placed
between the sides of the can. When the sides A. A are pressed inwards, the spring
becomes compressed and when the pressure is released, the sides of the can regain
their outward bulging.
JOSEPH LUCAS.
HARRY LUCAS.

page_text: We JOSEPH LUCAS and HARRY LUCAS of the "Tom Bowling" Lamp Works
Little King Street Birmingham Lamp Manufacturers, trading as Joseph Lucas &
Son, do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for AN IMPROVED OIL CAN
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our improvement is devised to remedy a defect in "flop" oil cans or other
similar vessels from which the contained liquid is ejected, by pressure on one or
more sides of the vessel. We use a spring inside the can or vessel for the purpose
of pressing the side or sides outwards and thus maintaining the outward bulging
which gives the flexibility or "flop." The accompanying Drawing of an oil can
commonly used for lubricating velocipedes, sewing machines &c. will be convenient
for illustrating our improvement. It will be seen that a spiral spring is placed
between the sides of the can. When the sides A A are pressed inwards, the spring
becomes compressed, and when the pressure is released the sides of the can regain
their outward bulging..
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 use of a spring inside an oil can or other similar vessel for
maintaining the flexibility or "flop" of the side or sides of the vessel for the
purpose of ejecting the contained liquid.