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An Improved Atmospheric Gas Burner for Burning Coke, Coal, or any Inflammable Fuel, or Heating any Substance to Incandescent Heat that may be Used in Gas Fires.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1888
Specification Accepted. 19th Oct., 1888
An Improved Atmospheric Gas Burner for Burning Coke, Coal,
or any Inflammable Fuel, or Heating any Substance to
Incandescent Heat that may be Used in Gas Fires.
an
DAVID HENRY SAUL Gas Engineer 126 Commercial Street Shoreditch E. 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 :-
I construct a burner hereinafter described & shewn on drawings appended hereto.
Fig. 3 shews the burner which is of the shape of an ordinary fire grate or any other
shape that may be requisite.
It consists of two halves connected together by screws nuts. Fig. 1 is a transverse
section & Fig. 2 a longitudinal section.
The gas enters at the nozzle C & mingles with ordinary atmospheric air, in the air
chamber B (which may also be of the form shewn Fig. 4). The mixture passes into
the burner & fills the hollow space D & thence through the tubes E to the channel F
which is open top & bottom & runs the entire length of the burner or any smaller
space that may be deemed desirable.
It will be seen that the channel being open top & bottom, all products of combustion
can fall through onto the hearth without choking the burner.
The channel extended downwards on the under side of burner, causes the
mixture of gas & air to be deflected upwards on the front of the fuel.
The burner is fixed on the under side of the grate by means of the slotted bar A.
Having now described the nature of my Invention & manner in which the same
may be practically carried into effect, I wish it to be understood that I am aware that
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page_text: gas burners have been made on the atmospheric principle, both for the combustion of
Coal & Coke, & the heating of other substances used as fuel, and therefore I lay no
claim thereto generally, but what I consider to be novel & original & therefore claim
as the Invention secured to me by the hereinbefore in part recited Letters
Patent is
First The combination & arrangement of parts forming the burner, as described &
shewn in drawings annexed.
Secondly-The the open channel in front of burner extended downwards as shewn
in drawings.
New Agglomerated Fuel, Pyroligneous Acid, Gas-. Lighting and Deriva there
Year: 1888

page_text: EUGENE SCHOOP trading as Schoop Brothers General Merchants & Brokers and
also trading as the Internationales Auskunfts Bureau 6 & 8 Lime Street Square City
of London do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
"New Agglomerated Fuel," including especially industrial and domestic Fuel-
Blocks, burning without smell or smoke, the Extraction of Pyroligneous Acid, Gas-.
Lighting and all Derivatives therefrom.
This Fuel to be used for lighting Kitchen Stoves, houses etc., it is a substitute for,
Coal; it is composed of Sawdust (from any kind of Wood) and it is mixed with
Mineral Tar and Soda; it burns without smoking and it does not smell and it can be
lighted with a Match; if once lighted it will burn, till entirely consumed.
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The Fuel has the shape of a Brick, but it can be manufactured in any form, as may
be required.

page_text: EUGÈNE SCHOOP, Merchant & Broker 6 & 8 Lime Street Square London E.C.
do hereby declare the nature of our invention for "NEW AGGLOMERATED FUEL " and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:
This new agglomerated fuel is in the first instance a substitute for Coal, it can be
used for domestic and industrial as well as chemical purposes and for footwarmers
both for railways and otherwise.
It has various precious qualities; thus for instance; it burns without smoke or
smell; it can be made to burn slowly or quickly, according to the component sub-
stances entering into its manufacture... It is never extinguished before it is con-
sumed to the very last particle provided always, that it is not deprived of the air
necessary for combustion.
The fuel is composed of carbonized sawdust tar, soda, and cork-cuttings and it is
made up into blocks of any size or shape required, by means of Moulds the blocks, when
required for use, are simply to be lighted with a Match, the blocks have, when
finished a color of Metallic brilliancy & are soft to the touch, do not soil and are not
subject to being damaged by water or damp and they can stand any kind of
manipulation without breaking or disagregating.
The proportion of the ingredients used are: 1, two cwt. Carbonized Saw dust or
Cork Cuttings, or both as a mixture.
2, thirty pounds Wood tar.
3, fifty pounds Coal tar.
4, twenty pounds Crystallised Soda.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that
claim is :
1. That it burns entirely without smoke or smell.
2. That it never gets extinguished before it is entirely consumed.
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3. That it can be used not only for domestic, but also for industrial & chemical
in the latter
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it is for the extraction of
Year: 1888

page_text: Fig. 1. is a front elevation of my apparatus.
Fig. 2. is a cross section of Fig. 1. on the line A. B.
Fig. 3. is an end elevation of Fig. 1.
Fig. 4. shews a modified elevation in which the brush traverses laterally instead of
the knife.
Fig. 5. is a plan of Fig. 4.
C is an ordinary gantry upon which is a suitable frame D, having a horizontal
shaft E upon which is a rotary cutter F having a series of steel blades F¹ preferably
placed at an angle; Upon the frame or carriage G carrying the cutter is a horizontal
stationary knife H adjustable as to its height.
The shaft E upon which the cutter is mounted has a key way G₁ its entire length,
the carriage G travels backward and forward upon this shaft by means of the screwed
shaft J, the carriage being put in and out of gear with the screwed shaft J by a
suitable hand-wheel J', and half nut J' which is adjustable; below the screw is a
horizontal bearing rod O for the carriage, and above the screw is a similar bearing rod
and stay O', the carriage is further supported by one or more foot brackets K having
adjustable runners K₁ to travel on the top of the bed.

page_text: The screwed shaft J is operated by ratchet wheel L, ratchet M, arm M², and
connecting rod N, and cam or crank or by other suitable gearing to move the cutter
backwards or forwards laterally as it cuts the brush.
On the bed C are two standards R R, into which is placed the brush S to be
operated upon, the cutter F revolves at a high speed, at the same time it travels
slowly laterally the length of the brush, which also slowly revolves towards the fixed
knife by means of the ratchet wheel L ratchet M2 and arm M³ connecting rod N or
by other suitable gearing.
The brushes are arranged in their bearings so as to be adjustable and easily and
readily taken out and replaced by removing the loose caps R¹ and can be moved
forwards or backwards to and from the cutter by the screws S¹ and hand wheel S³
upon the slide T.
In lieu of the cutter traversing laterally the length of the brush it may be stationary
and the brush may be moved laterally see Figs. 4 and 5, by means of the quick threaded
screw P and hand wheel P¹ to move the carriage or pedestals backwards or forwards
as desired.
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. For cropping brushes the use of a rotary cutter having a lateral traverse and
stationary knife operating upon brushes as and for the purposes shown and
described.
2. For cropping brushes the use of a rotary cutter and stationary knife operating
upon a brush such brush having a lateral traverse as and for the purposes shown and
described.
3. The general arrangement and construction of apparatus for cropping brushes as
shown and described.
An Improved Nail for Corrugated Plates.
Year: 1888

page_text: An Improved Nail for Corrugated Plates.
I, ERNEST SMITH BALDWIN, Engineer, of 7 Market Place, Loughborough, in the
county of Leicester (a communication to me from abroad from Henry Davenport of
the City of Wellington in the Colony of New Zealand, Plumber) do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Invention relates to an improved nail for corrugated plates and more especially
to such nails as are called in the trade "lead headed nails;" and has for its object
the making such nails so as to make a more efficient joint with the corrugated
material; to protect the nail more effectually against corrosion, and more effectually
prevent leakage under the head of the nail.
In order that my Invention may be more easily understood I will now proceed to
describe the same and for that purpose shall refer to the accompanying sheet of
drawings, the several letters of reference indicating corresponding parts in all the
figures.
Fig. I is an elevation of my Improved Nail.
Fig. 2. is a transverse section of the same.
Fig. 3. is a longitudinal section of the same.
Fig. 4 & 5 show an improved shank head.
a. a. a. is a portion of a corrugated roof.
b. is the shank of the nail, made square by preference.
c is the head, made by preference of lead, or of other suitable material.
d is the head of the shank b and on to which the head is cast.
e. f. is a curved under surface of the head made so as to fit the curve of the
corrugations of the plate.
g is another form of nail head on to which my improved head is cast.
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page_text: It will be seen from this description that when the nails are driven into their
places the heads being made of lead or other suitable material and curved on the
underside to suit the corrugations; they fit firmly and truly down to the said
corrugations without dent or damage, at the same time that there is an increased
substance of metal at the points 1 & 2, which has a tendency to hold the head more
firmly to the shank.
In figures 1-2 and 3 I show an ordinary square wrought nail cast into the head
which answers my purpose but in figs. 4 & 5 I show a specially prepared head to the
shank which lies more evenly in the metal; these shanks may be inade also of cast.
metal or any other suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and how the same is or may be carried into effect I wish it to be understood that lead
headed nails, I am aware, have been used in time past for corrugated plates; but
what I claim as novel and useful is ;
Making the heads of nails, and more especially lead headed nails in such a form as
to fit corrugated plates as herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Year: 1888

page_text: I PEIER MITCHELL, Lawyer of Stewart Building in the City County and State of
New York United States of America do hereby declare the nature of this invention
und in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascert uned in and by the following statement
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My invention relates to a new or improved turf ricing record book which is
arranged for the reception of the more important information regarding a rice such
as the dite, trick, number and place of the ice, the distance, amount bet, numes of
the horses and other similar information, the whole being arranged in tabular form
and conveniently carried in the pocket and the invention consists of a turf racing
record book arranged with a number of columns for the reception of different infor-
mation and statistics relating to the entries and other information as will be more fully
described herein after and then pointed out in the claims
The accompanying drawing represents a perspective view of my turf lacing record
book showing the front side of one leaf and the reverse side of the adjoining le if
The book is made in oblong shape, of a size so as to be conveniently carried in the
cort pocket
Each sheet a of the book is arranged at the front side with a number
of columns 6 provided with headings, above which headings is arranged a spaced for
The columns are
the date and a space e for the track on which the race is held
successively arranged for the number of the race, distance, amount bet, nime of horse,
name of bettor, amount won or lost, the time the horse takes in the rice, the weight
carmed by the horse and the name of the jockey The reverse page of the leaf a is
left blank and provided with the word "Memoranda" transversely at each end to
indicate that this page is to be used for memoranda
The pages are bound together in a book and inserted in a suitable cover
The book
1s of great convenience to turfmen or others attending races or desirous of keeping a
record of the same

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my sud
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what [
claim 18
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1 A Turf racing record book composed of number of leaves provided with a
number of columns indicating the entries and other information relating to the race 5
and above the same with a space for the date and space for the track of the race
substantially as set forth
2 A Turf racing record book consisting of a number of leaves provided at the
front side with columns having the following headings, No of race, distance, amount
bet, name of horse, name of bettor, won, lost, time, weight, name of jockey, together
with spaces above the headings for the date and the track on which the race is held
substantially as set forth
Improvements in Buttons, Studs, Links, and other like Fastenings for Dress and other Purposes.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in Buttons, Studs, Links, and other like Fastenings
for Dress and other Purposes.
I JOSIAH HARRINGTON of Kenilworth House, Windmill Road Clapham Common
in the County of Surrey Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
My Invention has reference to the Improvements in Buttons, Studs, Links and
other like Fastenings for Dress and other purposes described in a Patent granted to
me on the 22nd June 1881 No. 2729 and consists in rendering the fastenings
protected by the aforesaid Letters Patent readily detachable from the garment or other
article to which they are applied.
For this purpose I make the lower part of the stem of my fastening as shewn
by figure 1a on the accompanying drawing which passes through the hole in the
article to which it is applied round so that it will admit of receiving a screw thread.
Upon this I fit a plate or nut a³ having a hole tapped with a corresponding screw
thread so that when the stem is passed through the hole in the garment or other article
as shewn by figure 2 a the nut a being screwed up fixes the fastening securely in
place. To remove the fastening it is only necessary to unscrew by turning it in the
contrary direction when the pin may be withdrawn from the article to which the
fastening was attached.
Although I have only described one mode of carrying my invention into effect [
would have it understood that. I do not limit myself to that one particular method but
may use any similar or equivalent means convenient for the purpose of attaching
and detaching the fastenings described in my herein before mentioned Letters
Patent.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The addition to or combination with the fastener described in my hereinbefore
mentioned Letters Patent of a screwed pin and nut or any other equivalent device for
rendering the said fastening readily detachable from the article to which it is
applied.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, JOHN STIRLING DOWELL of 49 Cadogan Street, in the City of Glasgow, Merchant
and Commission Agent do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in taps for barrels and it has for its object
to enable the tap to be tightly fitted without the provision of a screw thread or the use
of loose packing.
To that end fit upon the spigot of the tap but clear of the perforations in it
through which passes the liquor to be drawn, a sleeve or ferrule formed of rubber,
gutta percha, rubber cloth or like elastic or pliable material which is made to fit over
the spigot end and is tapered externally to fit the tap hole in the barrel. On the
outer end of the sleeve or ferrule a flange may be formed to prevent the tap being
driven too far into the barrel, and on the tap shoulders or flanges may be formed to
retain the sleeve in place when fitted.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow
Agents.

page_text: 1, JOHN STIRLING DOWELL of 49 Cadogan Street, in the City of Glasgow, Merchant
and Commission Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to improvements in taps for barrels and it has for its object
to enable the tap-to be tightly fitted without the provision of a screw thread or the use
of loose packing.
To that end as seen by figures 1 and 2 of the annexed drawings I fit. upon the
spigot of the tap a sleeve or ferrule a formed of rubber, gutta percha, rubber cloth or
like clastic or pliable material. The ferrule which is shown in detached side elevation
at figure 3 and in end elevation at figure 4 is tapered or trumpet shaped externally to
fit the top hole in the barrel and it is tapered internally when required to fit tapered
taps and preparatory to driving the tap the said ferrule is placed on the spigot end as
at figure 1 the act of driving causing it to assume the position shown in figure 2 in
which position the ferrule has a firm hold both upon the tap and on the boundary of
the tap hole in the cask or barrel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In conjunction with taps for barrels the combination use or employinent of an
elastic packing sleeve or ferrule substantially as set forth with reference to the annexed
drawing.
T: L: 1 1
CAL
1000
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents.
Bottles, Beds, Cushions, and the like.
Year: 1888

page_text: Bottles, Beds, Cushions, and the like.
I, ISAAC BLUE HARRIS of Castle Mills, Edinburgh, in the County of Mid Lothian
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This Invention relates to improvements in the filling and emptying necks of water
bottles beds cushions and the like made of vulcanised india rubber or similar material,
and in stoppers or caps for such necks and it has for its object so to construct the
neck and stopper that when the bottle, bed, cushion or other article is filled and the
stopper is screwed on to the neck all danger of the water leaking out as is very
common with the ordinary construction of neck and stopper is entirely obviated.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings is in part an elevation and in part a
vertical section of a neck and stopper constructed in accordance with my Invention
and as shown by the said figure the stopper or cap a which screws into the neck b has
a recess c formed around its upper part and into which a ring of india rubber or
other elastic material is introduced, the said ring preferably filling about two thirds of
the depth of the recess.
The upper edge or lip d of the neck b, when the stopper is screwed into the neck,
also enters the recess c and as seen by the section the breadth of the said edge or lip
is to be always less than the breadth of the recess c, and of the india rubber or other
elastic ring within it the effect of which arrangement is that when the stopper or cap a
is screwed tightly home the upper edge d of the neck is pressed into the india rubber
or other elastic ring and partially displacing a portion of its body causes the said
displaced portion to overlap the sides of the lip a whereby a perfectly water tight
joint is obtained.
Under a modification illustrated in part elevation and part vertical section at
figure 2 the cap or stopper a instead of being screwed into the interior may be screwed
on the exterior of the neck 6 the stopper in this case having also a recess c partially

page_text: filled with an india rubber or other elastic ring against which the upper edge of the
lip d of the neck is pressed in screwing the stopper home so as to cause the ring to
overlap the sides of the lip and so make a water tight joint.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In a neck and stopper for water bottles, beds, cushions and like articles made of
india rubber or similar materials the combination of a recess in the stopper, an elastic
ring in said recess and a lip so formed on the neck as to enter said recess and force
the elastic body of the ring down over the sides of the lip substantially as and for the
purpose hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this The with
TI 1000
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 19th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Feb., 1989.

page_text: For the outer ring I employ any of the following alloy
Zinc
Lead
Or I may use an alloy composed of :
Zinc
90 to 99 %
1 to 10%
90 to 99 %
Nickel
1 to 10%
1 to 5%
Zinc
90 to 99 %
Copper
1 to 10%
Lead
Or I may use an alloy composed of:

page_text: e wheel of from 75 to 99 % of zin
in, or antimony, in the followin
or 90 to 80% zinc
20, 10% copper
with small quantities of lead
or
85 to 75% zinc
16 12 % tin
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4% copper
or
85 to 75% zinc
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8 5% copper
2% tin
2% antimony
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: -
1. A non-magnetic compensated balance wheel having its inner blade composed
essentially of from 55 to 95% of copper combined with other metals, or with
phosphorus, and its outer blade composed essentially of from 75 to 90% of zinc
combined with other metals, as specified.
2. A non-magnetic compensated balance wheel having its inner blade formed of
one of the alloys above specified for the inner blade, and its outer blade formed of
one of the alloys above specified for the outer blade.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 16th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 21st Sept., 1888
WO JOHN ALFRED MORRIS & WILLIAM THOMAS HATCH Brass Founders of Empire.
Works, 78, Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of Improvements in the construction of Float Sight Feed
Lubricators, inasmuch as by our Improvements we do away with the use of a condenser
to form a head of water to force the drops of oil or other Lubricating substance into
the Sight Feed Glass, and make the Lubricating substance in the reservoir form its
own head.
We bring steam through a small tube into the oil reservoir, where it becomes
condensed & fails to the bottom, whilst the Lubricating substance being lighter than
water, floats on the top.
We make the reservoir long enough to allow the Lubricating substance to rise high
enough to form a head sufficient to give a supply of lubricant through the Sight
Glass.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sight Feed Lubricators.
We JOHN ALFRED MORRIS and WILLIAM THOMAS HATCH Brassfounders of Empire
Works 78, Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, 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:-
Whereas in the construction of Float Sight Feed Lubricators, it has been the
custom to form a head of water, in a separate condenser, to force the drops of oil or
other Lubricant through the Sight Glass. We by our Invention, dispense with this
cumbersome fitting, & make the Oil Reservoir act as such, & also as Condenser as
well. This object is attained by allowing live steam to enter the Reservoir, where it
becomes condensed. By making the Reservoir longer in proportion to its diameter, 1
than is usually the case in this type of Lubricator, we obtain a Head, sufficient to force
the Lubricant through the Sight Glass.
The height of Head is maintained by the constant condensation going on in the oil
reservoir.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven- 1
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
The manufacture of Float Sight Feed Lubricators without any Condenser, beyond
the Oil reservoir which is made to act as such & condenser as well, as described
above.
2
1000
Year: 1888

page_text: 1, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine Lake and Co. Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, 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 :-
This invention relates to a new and useful and inexpensive method of converting
cast or wrought-iron which has previously been given suitable form, into steel which
possesses all the requirements or desirable properties of steel when produced by any
of the known processes.
In carrying the said invention into practice the articles to be converted, whether of
cast or wrought-iron, are placed within a suitable receptacle capable of being
hermetically closed, and surrounded with an admixture of carbon, sodic-chloride, and
animal-hoofs or their chemical equivalent or equivalents, in suitable proportions.
The receptacle is then closed and subjected to heat at a high temperature from one to
twelve hours, or longer, according to the dimensions of the articles to be treated and
the degree of change desired therein.
In practice it is found that the most satisfactory results are attainable from the
employment of charcoal, sodic-chloride and animal-hoofs, in equal proportions as to
bulk the several ingredients or elements of the admixture being preliminarily
rendered thoroughly dry, finely pulverized, and well intermixed.
I employ, preferably, an iron receptacle for the articles to be converted; thoroughly
covering the same with fire-clay after the articles and admixture have been located
therein, for the purpose of absolutely securing the interior thereof against the
entrance of air, or gases from the waste products of combustion, or the fuel employed
in the work.
By this treatment ordinary cast-iron is freed from impurities and carbonized to a
degree which gives great elasticity, malleability, ductility and weldability thereto;

page_text: becoming converted, at a very limited expense into steel capable of withstanding
great stress and of being tempered to a degree necessary for its employment in the
form of metal-cutting tools and for general mechanical purposes.
The structure of wrought-iron is readily changed from "fibrous" to "homo-
geneous" by this treatment; the converted product possessing all the essentials or
requirements of any first class article of cast or wrought-steel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondents I declare that what I claim is ;-
The herein described method of converting iron into steel by enclosing the same
in an hermetically-closed receptacle which contains carbon, sodic-chloride, and animal-
hoofs or their chemical equivalent or equivalents, and subjecting the same to an
intense heat; substantially as set forth.
A Composition for Ornamenting and Preserving Metals, Wood, Bricks, Tiles, Stone, Glass, Paper, and all other Materials and Substances Exposed to the Deleterious Influences of the Atmosphere, and of Salt Water, and of Fresh Water, and of Rendering the said Materials and Substances Impervious to Heat and Water.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1888
Specification Accepted, 19th Oct., 1888
A Composition for Ornamenting and Preserving Metals, Wood, Bricks,
Tiles, Stone, Glass, Paper, and all other Materials and Substances
Exposed to the Deleterious Influences of the Atmosphere, and of
Salt Water, and of Fresh Water, and of Rendering the said
Materials and Substances Impervious to Heat and Water.
I WILLIAM LANGFORD of 139 Ormside Street Old Kent Road in the County 'of
Surrey Enameller and Japanner 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
―:
It is a combination formed by the admixture of Oil Manganese Nitric Acid Prussian
blue and other Coloring Materials Gas Tar Turpentine and Gold Size in the following
proportions-viz.:-100 gallons of Oil, 1 Quart Nitric Acid 50 pounds Prussian blue
(or other Coloring Matter) 4 ounces Manganese, 25 gallons Gas Tar, 3 gallons
Turpentine and 14 gallons Gold Size and afterwards brought by boiling to the
proper consistency and purity for use, the whole forming a Wash, Paint, Enamel,
Japan or Composition for application to the Surface of such materials and substances,
as and for the purposes above stated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what J
claim is:-
The combination or admixture of Oil Manganese Nitric Acid Prussian blue and
other Coloring Materials Gas Tar Turpentine and Gold Size in the following pro-
portions-viz.:-100 gallons Oil, 1 Quart Nitric acid 50 pounds Prussian Blue (or
other Coloring Matter) 4 ounces Manganese, 25 gallons Gas Tar 3 gallons Turpentine
1 gallons Gold Size and treated by boiling.
Dated this 10th day of July 1888.
An Improved Scale for Measuring and Weighing Fluids.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 13th Apr., 1888
An Improved Scale for Measuring and Weighing Fluids.
1, GEORGE BARHAM, Managing Director of the Dairy Supply Company Limited
of Museum Street, London, 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 improved scale is intended more particularly for measuring and weighing milk
and the invention consists in the combination of an ordinary draw spring weighing
machino with a special dial or recorder furnished with a scale or scales showing
weights and fluid measures; when arranged for milk preferably pints, gallons and Ibs.
-The accompanying drawing illustrates a convenient mode of performing the
invention as applied to the measuring and weighing of milk, Fig. 1 being a front view
of the dial and scales and Fig. 2 a side view, in both figures A is the dial, B the box
or covering holding an ordinary draw spring, Chook for suspension of the apparatus,
and D draw rod, on or to which any convenient receptacle may be attached for holding
the milk or fluid to be measured, E the index hand. The divisions of the scale on the
dial are one row lbs. and the other pints and speak for themselves, the index hand
being shown at about 5 lbs. and almost 4 pints, which, at about 60° F., are about
equal one to the other.
Having now particularly described the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :—
The combination with any weighing machine, of a dial or dials specially constructed
for recording or showing at one operation simultaneously weights and fluid measure,
substantially as described.
Improvements in the Mode of Changing Damask and Napkin Patterns in Looms.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in the Mode of Changing Damask and Napkin
Patterns in Looms.
I, WILLIAM ARMSTRONG 5, Chichester Terrace, Antrim Road, Belfast, Linen
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The frames" which carry the different sets of jacquard-cards, being placed on
runners; can be pushed along a rail or groove:" and thus, each "frame" in its turn,
can be brought opposite the "face-board" of the jacquard-machine.
Each of these frames" possesses its own jacquard cylinder, which "cylinder" (as
its axle rests on a slide attached to the "frame") can traverse a short distance in a
more or less horizontal direction, and can also revolve.
Re-the jacquard machine-the ends of the "side-strokes" next the "faceboard "
do not carry any "cylinder" at all; but the other ends of " side-strokes " are furnished
with a kind of hinge-joint"; which "joint" must, of course, while loom is at work,
move horizontally, along with the "side-stroke" to which it is attached.
"
This "hinge-joint" forms the fulcrum for two levers, the ends of which levers are
each furnished with a "grip."
The "grip" is not very unlike the shape of the letter U. or V. inverted as it
consists of prongs pointing downwards.
These "grips when resting in position on "cylinder "-axle, being thus "in-gear,"
compel the necessary horizontal traverse of the cylinder.
The "grips" are each provided with a curved-slide;. which, as "grips
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"
"
are raised
up, acts on a roller projecting from side of " tee-stroke " ΟΙ " tee ; and thus forces
back the "tee-stroke" or "tec," and holds it back, while "grips"
of-gear."
To change pattern, proceed as follows.
Raise the "shears "slightly, to clear the "cylinder."
"
are up and out-
Place the connecting-rod on top-centre, thus causing the "grips" to push the
cylinder out from "faceboard."

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By means of a cord passing-over a pulley, or by any other means; raise the “grips
up, a short distance; this will at once release the "cylinder from connection with
the jacquard-machine: i.e., it will throw cylinder "out-of-gear."
:
Having thus cut the connection of "card-carrying-frame" with the jacquard-
machine push away the "frame," and bring another "frame" containing another
pattern, into such a position that its "cylinder" may be just opposite the
"faceboard."
Now: lower the "grips " down into position again; this will cause them to grasp
the axles of the "cylinder" belonging to the 2nd set of jacquard-cards: next, let down
the "shears", and start the loom again.
Fig. I. shows cylinder "in-gear"; and Fig. 2. shows cylinder "out-of-gear," and
therefore free to traverse with its frame past the "faceboard" of jacquard-machine:
connecting-rod being, in both cases, placed on top-centre.
A. "
B.
use.
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shears," being the instrument generally used to make cylinder revolve.
"tee," which is always pressed by a spring against cylinder: "in common
WILLIAM ARMSTRONG.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 10th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 15th Jan., 1889
HENRY SEXTON Fishgate Street Norwich Shoe Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows :-.
A process of blocking leather and Fabrics for the manufacture of Boot and Shoe
uppers. The means being by an underlining cut or stretched to fit a block. This
lining is then covered over with a solution. The outside leather or fabric being then
drawn over the lining on, the block, the solution keeping the covering in its proper
form.
Year: 1888

page_text: Dat of Application, 17th May, 1888
omplete Specification Left, 7th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 4th May, 1889
1 ELIZA JANE FAIRLESS, Spinster 220, Brixton Road, London, S.W. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This interesting and social game can be played by two or four persons. Place the
sticks together to form a pole which fix firmly in the ground. Attach the arm to top
of pole, and suspend the ring. The aim is to bat the Ball through the ring. If at the
same time the Ball strikes the Bell the player counts 10, or double. Should the
player not succeed in striking the Ball through the ring after 5 times, the chance
passes on to next player.
5 successive strikes at the Bell wins the game.
Stand about six paces from the pole.

page_text: 1, ELIZA JANE FAIRLESS Spinster of 220, Brixton Road, London, S.W. in the
County of 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 :-
This interesting and social game called "Raquettine" can be played by two or
more persons.
The Apparatus employed for the game, consists of a pole 6 feet. 4 in. in height,
made of polished wood, constructed in three lengths to fit in Box 32 inches long.
A horizontal arm 18 in. long to fix at top of pole, on which to suspend a ring 9 in.
in diameter, also made of wood and covered with leather or velvet, a small Bell is
suspended from the top of the interior of ring hanging down about 4 inches, within
interior of ring.
Two ordinary Raquettes are required for the game, Also two india rubber Balls,
7 in. in circumference, and small flag to place at the top of pole.
To arrange for the game, place the sticks together to form an elevated pole, which
fix firmly in the ground, attach the arm and suspend the ring.
The aim is to Bat the Ball through the ring, counting 5 each time the Ball passes
clearly through the ring. If at the same time the Ball rings the Bell the player
counts 10 or double, should the player not succeed in striking the Bell after 5 times,
the chance-passes to next player.
Five successive strikes at the Bell wins the game.
Each player to stand about six paces from the pole.
A similar game called "Pall Mall" was played by the Court in the reign of
Charles the 2nd. The said game now called "Raquettine," is adapted for young
persons, being played with Raquettes instead of the Mallet and can be placed on a
Lawn or adjusted in a play-room.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
Sole right of adaptation & revival of the aforesaid game now called "Raquettine."
Dated this. 7th day of February 1889
Year: 1888

page_text: I, JAMES BALLANTYNE HANNAY, of Cove Castle, Loch Long, in the County of
Dumbarton, North Britain, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to
be as follows, that is to say :-
in
This Invention relates to preservative and anti-fouling coatings of the kinds described
my
Patent Specification No. 12499 of 1886, and my object is to improve the same
and render them more efficacious, my present Invention being also applicable with
other compositions used for the same purposes.
According to my said Specification a preservative and anti-fouling coating was
formed by combining linseed oil, rosin, mineral naphtha, powdered metallic zinc, oxide
of zinc, or magnesia, or oxide of iron, or other basic oxide or mixture of basic oxides,
and red oxide of mercury; but by my present Invention 1 substitute mercurous chloride
(calomel) for the red oxide of mercury. The combining of mercurous chloride with
any of the coating compositions in use renders them more satisfactorily antifouling
than the poisonous ingredients ordinarily employed for that purpose.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Preservative and Anti-fouling Coatings for
Ships' Bottoms.
I, JAMES BALLANTYNE HANNAY, of Cove Castle, Loch Long, in the County of
Dumbarton, North Britain, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement, that is to say :-
My said Invention relates to preservative and anti-fouling coatings of the kinds
described in my Patent Specification No. 12499 of 1886; and my object is to
improve the same and render them more efficacious, my present Invention being
also applicable with other compositions used for the same purposes.
According to my said earlier Specification a preservative and anti-fouling coating
was formed by combining linseed oil, rosin, mineral naphtha, powdered metallic
zinc, oxide of zinc, or magnesia, or oxide of iron, or other basic oxide or mixture
of basic oxides, and red oxide of mercury; but by my present Invention I sub-
stitute mercurous chloride (calomel) for the red oxide of mercury. The combining
of mercurous chloride with any of the coating compositions in use renders them
more satisfactorily anti-fouling than the poisonous ingredients ordinarily employed
for that purpose.
In practically carrying out my present Invention the proportions of the various
ingredients employed may be about the same as hitherto, as much mercurous
chloride being used as of the red oxide of mercury formerly employed, the following
being about the proportions taken, namely: linseed oil, 17 parts, rosin, 20 parts,
mineral naphtha, 20 parts, powdered metallic zinc, 9 parts, basic oxide or oxides
20 parts, mercurous chloride 13 parts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what. I
claim is :-
:―
The use of mercurous chloride as an ingredient in preservative and anti-fouling
coatings for ships' bottoms.
Dated this Eighth day of February 1889
An Improved Piston Packing Ring.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1888
Specification Accepted, 28th Sept., 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Piston Packing Ring.
I, JOHN TURNBULL Junior of 225 Bath Street, in the City of Glasgow, Consulting
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
The improved piston packing ring constituting this invention and represented in
cross section in the accompanying drawing is formed with a recess or hollowed out
part A between the conical face a on which the spring ring B bears and the cylindrical
shell part a¹ the object of such construction being to obtain greater elasticity whereby
even bearing of the periphery of the ring on the interior surface of the cylinder
within which it works is ensured and to avoid the formation of a shoulder on the
conical face a which would tend to cause unequal action of the spring ring.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :—
A piston packing ring constructed substantially as hereinbefore described with
reference to the annexed drawing.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, WILLIAM JAMES of Port Pirie in the Province of South Australia Saddler
do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to
he performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to an improvement in the construction of the buckles and
spring hooks or snaps used moro especially in the manufacture of harness but applicable
also to all other purposes to which such buckles and snaps are applied. The special
features of my invention consists in conjoining a buckle of any size or pattern with a
spring hook or snap or any kind of fastening of any size or pattern whereby in the
manufacture of leatherwork or harness the following advantages amongst many others
are obtained viz. The necessity is obviated of all sewing where billets are now used
besides which Hame tugs, breeching tugs and trace end chains of all kinds can be
dispensed with. The different parts of the harness can be easily and quickly detached
or separated without destroying the article in so doing as in many cases where tugs
are now used. My invention relates also to a special construction of the boss of the
Spring Hook. In conjunction with any buckle I propose to use preferably a spring
hook or snap known as the "Coverts Snap," but with an improved boss in connection
with the slide and spring. As at present constructed the boss is liable to damage
being of such form that chains in particular used with harness catch upon it. Besides
which through its not covering the slot in the body of the snap dust and dirt is allowed
to enter and the spring becomes neutralized. By the use of my improved form of
boss the chains cannot be caught and through the slot being covered little if any dust
can reach the spring. I also place the boss at the side instead of on the top of the
body of the hook in which former position it is least likely to meet with any
accident

page_text: By reference to the accompanying drawings it will be seen that Fig. I, is a plan of
my conjoined buckle and spring hook. Fig. II, a side elevation of the same.
Fig. III, is a plan and side elevation of my improved boss. A, is a buckle of any
description conjoined at its base to a spring hook or snap B, of any description but
preferably of the kind known as "Covert Snap." C, boss of spring slide of sufficient
length to cover the slot in the base of B, and chamfered from the centre to each end
and side so as to prevent any part of the harness from catching thereon.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
First. The conjoining of a buckle A, of any description with a spring hook or
snap B, of any description substantially as herein described and for the purposes
indicated.
Second. In the construction of spring hooks or snaps the boss C, placed at the side
of the hook B, substantially as herein described.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1888
Complete Left, 19th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th June, 1888
SAMUEL JOHN HAMBLIN No. 2 Marsh Terrace Newbury Engine Fitter. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A rotary engine with vertically sliding abutment and consisting of a cylinder with
drum revolving on shaft inside of same. The steam on entering the cylinder fills
compartment formed by vertical abutment and drum and being unable to escape gives
to the latter a circular motion. The abutment is attached to a rod connected with a
lever which works the feed valve as shown on drawings.

page_text: SAMUEL JOHN HAMBLIN Engine Fitter, 2 Marsh Terrace Newbury Berks. I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A rotary engine with vertically sliding abutment and consisting of a cylinder with!
drum revolving on shaft inside of same. Referring to the drawings filed with the
provisional specification the steam on entering the cylinder fills the compartment A
formed by vertical abutment B and drum C and being unable to escape gives to the
latter a circular motion which raises the abutment B. The abutment B is connected
to a rod D attached to a lever E which works the feed valve F as shown on
drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. The introduction of the vertical abutment B by means of which the steam is
economized and so confined within the cylinder that in addition to the force it would
naturally exert in passing through the same its expansive power is called into play
and utilized to the utmost extent.
2nd. The simple construction of the engine greatly diminishes the friction which
occurs in the ordinary form of engine.
3rd. It also occupies less space than the common form of engine and can be made
much lighter.
Dated thin 10th
A: 1000