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A Method and Apparatus for Protecting Telegraph Wires from Injury during Snow Storms.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Jan., 1887.
Complete Left, 28th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 29th July, 1887,
PROVIDIUNAL SPECIFICATION.
A Method and Apparatus for Protecting Telegraph Wires from
Injury during Snow Storms.
HENRY JUSTINIAN NEWCOME Shenley Hertfordshire, Clergyman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Upon the top pair of Telegraph Wires is placed a round block of wood with a wire
cord depending from it. By this cord the block can be made to travel from one
Post to the next. Fastened to this block are strong rings open at one side fixed
to an iron rod which is suspended between the wires. The rings sweep off the
accumulating snow-Another block may be fixed on the lower wires when required.
The apparatus if not removed in the summer may be left in position, the cords
being securely fastened to the Posts. The rings may be covered if necessary by some
non conducting material.
In overhead Telephone wires the blocks and rings may be placed at intervals so as to
be shaken during the fall of snow.
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page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Method and Apparatus for Protecting Telegraph Wires from
Injury during Snow Storms.
HENRY JUSTINIAN NEWCOME Shenley Hertfordshire Clergyman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the saine is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
On every Telegraph or Telephone Post a light metal frame is placed on two
brackets fixed to the top of the Post a short distance above the highest wire, so that
no loss of Electricity takes place while it remains there. From this frame depend one
or more light metal rods, reaching to the lowest wire, having horizontal arms or studs
projecting from them with knife edges if necessary. These arms or studs which
project over or under each wire or any number of them, sweep away any accumulation
of snow before it freezes into a solid mass and presents a surface to the wind. The
frame is made to travel to the next Post by an endless double cord backwards and
forwards upon the wires, and on its return is drawn up the brackets from which it
started. The cord by a pulley passes down the Post and can be used on the darkest
stormiest night whenever danger is apprehended.
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 Possibility of preventing the destruction of Telegraph and Telephone Posts and
wires during Snow Storms accompanied by high winds by removing the snow
before it freezes by means of an apparatus or frame which is made by a cord
to travel along the wires, and at no other time to be in contact with them and
which may be used by any person on the darkest and stormiest night without injury to
the wires.
Dated this 28th day o June 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1887
Specification Accepted, 20th Jan., 1888
DESCRIPTION OF FIG. 10 & 11.
Fig. 10 & 11 are a modification of this cork-screw, in which, when the screw and
the points are driven into a cork, the handle g is raised mechanically by means of a
sleeve to adapted on the handle and resting on the cork. Thus, as soon as the screw b
and the points are sufficiently driven into the cork, the wheel is brought into
engagement with the pin t.

page_text: The handle then passes from the position shown in fig. 10 to that shown in fig. 11.
In this modification instead of the square v, I employ a cylinder » having a groove
into which engages a pin of the handle g, fig. 11.
Instead of the wheel r and pin t, I might also employ ratchet wheels or a device
acting similarly.
Fig. 7 is a view of a pocket cork screw.
Fig. 8 and 9 are views of a pocket cork screw in the frame h of which are adapted
also a knife sharpener and a so called "Champagne hook "p, or other similar device.
Operation. Practise has shown that corks are more readily drawn by turning and
drawing simultaneously than by simply drawing the same out of the bottle. The
construction of this new cork screw is based on this fact.
When driving the screw b, the points s also enter the cork. Now, if the handle g
be slightly raised, the pin t engages the wheel and if the handle g be turned several
times, the wheel is bound to turn together with the flange n and to turn the cork by
the screw b and points s.
In the arrangement shown in fig. 10 and 11 the handle need not be raised by hand;
when the screw 6 is driven into the cork, the handle g is raised mechanically with the
sleeve w and the coupling of the disk n carrying the points s, with the whole cork
screw is effected and the cork is thus caused to turn. The cork is thus liberated and
can then be easily removed from the bottle.
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. A cork screw, the points ss of which are driven into the cork by the screw b
and in which, when the handle y is raised, the plate n carrying points is caused to be
connected with the entire cork screw and produce a rotation of the cork.
2d. The combination of the cork screw described in the above claim, with a knife
sharpener and with a socalled "Champagne hook or other similar device.
Dated this 4th day of November 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 26th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted. 26th Oct., 1888
EGERTON TUTHILL, Gentleman 2, Vigo Street London, W. do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A small hoe, one quarter of an inch deep, more or less, protruding or extending
from back part of the tip, & about two inches wide to be used for cutting up thistles,
& other weeds while walking over the land.

page_text: EGERTON TUTHILL Gentleman Kelly's Library 2 Vigo Street London W. 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 consists of a tip for the heels of boots and shoes, for the purpose of
cutting up thistles and other weeds, wherever the wearer of the said tip may discover
such, while walking over any land.
My invention is constructed of metal in the form of an ordinary tip, to the shape of
the top piece of the heel of a boot or shoe, with a knife shape cutter or hoe projecting
from the back part of tip of any size or shape.
The object of my invention is to fix the tip on the top piece of the heel of a boot
or shoe and the knife shape cutter to project from the back part of the heel, so that
when the wearer requires to cut down a weed or thistle, he cuts the same down by
forcing the heel against the object and thereby the knife severs the weed or thistle or
cuts the roots up.
This tip being attached to the heels of boots of Farmers Farm labourers and the
like, obviates the necessity of them carrying an ordinary hoe to destroy a weed or
the like, which they may come in contact with on their land or otherwise.
And in order that my Invention may be thoroughly understood I now proceed to
describe the accompanying drawings thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon."
Figure 1 is the bottom view of the tip fixed to the heel of the boot or shoe.
Figure 2 represents a section of the tip and knife shape cutter.
Like letters refer to like parts in each of the figures. A the heel. B the knife
shape cutter. (the tip. D the top piece. E boot or shoe.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
First The combination of the knife shape hoe and the tip, to be fixed to heels of
boot and shoes, for the purpose of cutting up weeds and the like, substantially as
herein described and acording to the accompanying drawings.
Secondly: The projection of the knife shape cutter, of any size and shape at the
back of the tip substantially as herein described and according to the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 3.11
1000
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 30th Aug., 1887.
I, GEORGE WOOLLISCROFT, of The Grange, West Kirby, in the County of Chester,
Ironmonger, 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 :-
Box irons as at present made are usually constructed with a sliding door at one
end, though some are made so that the top lifts off, it being secured by means of a
movable catch.
My invention consists essentially in forming the iron of any ordinary shape, with
the box cast with a bottom and sides, and the top or lid hinged thereto at one end, and
secured at the other (the point) by a spring catch.
The invention is best described by aid of the accompanying drawings, in which,
Figure 1 is a side elevation.
Figure 2 an end view.
Figure 3 a half plan of iron, with cover removed.
In these, A is the box or receptacle for the heater, having a lid or top B which is
hinged or pivoted thereto, at C. To this lid B the handle D is attached by means of
the uprights E. To the front support E of the handle is pivoted, at f, a lever F fitted
with a catch at its lower end, and at the upper end with a spiral or volute spring G,
carried in the upright E. The spring may be of other shape, and otherwise placed,
if found more convenient, but I prefer to have it as described, because it is not so
liable to become softened with the heat, and can be very readily replaced if desired.
The lower end of the pivoted lever F engages with a catch rigidly fixed to, or
formed in the box or receptacle A, and the upper end reaches up to or above the
handle D, where it can be easily moved by the thumb or finger. Below the handle D
and attached between it and the uprights E is placed a guard H, for shielding the
hand from the heat of the iron. If desired it may be fixed to the cover B, or in any
other suitable manner. This shield is made of any suitable non-conducting material,
such for instance, as asbestos, covered by a tin plate.

page_text: 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 :--
1. A box iron for laundry or other purposes, having a top cover hinged or pivoted
thereto, and provided with a spring locking catch carried by said cover or projection
thereon, the top of said locking catch and its spring being placed at such a distance
above the cover as to be removed from the influence of the heat, and yet be easily
worked by the thumb or finger without removing the hand from the handle, the whole
arranged, substantially as described.
2. In combination with a pressing or smoothing iron for laundry or other purposes,
a hand shield made of asbestos or other non-conducting material strengthened by a
plate or plates of metal, substantially as and for the purpose described.
Dated this 10th day of July 100
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Compounds of Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea, and other Substances for the Preparation of Beverages.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in and relating to Compounds of Chocolate, Coffee,
and Tea, and other Substances for the Preparation of Beverages.
I, OTTO KRUEGER, of Gossau, near St. Gallen, in the Republic of Switzerland,
Doctor, 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 the manufacture of chocolate, coffee, or tea compounds
which when dissolved in water and boiled give a good milk-chocolate, milk-coffee or
milk-tea.
The manufacture consists in adding to and mixing with the chocolate, coffee or tea
a sufficient quantity of extract of milk in the form of powder or preserved milk
without any addition of foreign matter.
In the manufacture of milk-chocolate the cocoa-substance is heated in a suitable
apparatus and mixed with an equal quantity more or less of the pure preserved milk
and with the necessary amount of spice and sugar.
The compound is placed upon the market in the form of cakes or powder.
In the manufacture of milk-coffee and milk-tea the ground coffee or tea is mixed
with the required quantity of the milk extract (about half of the coffee or tea) and
of sugar and surrogates and then put into bags of wire gauze or other woven
material of the desired size.
In preparing beverages from the improved compound the bags do not require to be
opened, but simply to be placed with their contents into the required quantity of
boiling water.
The extract substances dissolve in the water whilst the residue remains in the bag.
The bags serve consequently not only for the packing but at the same time as filters
so that the filters or sieves used hitherto for a similar purpose can be dispensed with.
IPAA1

page_text: 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 :-
1. The manufacture of a chocolate, coffee or tea compound in a dry condition which
consists in mixing cocoa, coffee and tea in a pulverized form with pure preserved milk
in a powdered state and with sugar as set forth.
2. The packing of the coffee and tea compounds in bags of woven material (wire
gauze) which bags when placed in the boiling water in proparing the coffee or tea
serve as filters.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 13th Jan., 1888
I, GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (Engineer) 74 Dashwood House 9 New Broad 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 :-
This invention has reference to the construction of an improved machine for pulping
coffee.
The invention consists of a shaft mounted on suitable framing, and provided with
one or more discs, covered with stabbed copper.
At each side of the disc or discs there is fitted a chop, which is connected to the
feed hopper by a suitable outlet.
The accompanying drawing represents a machine constructed according to this
invention.
Fig. 1. represents an end elevation.
Fig. 2. represents a front elevation partly in section.
Fig. 3 represents a section of the chop on the line y y.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in these figures.
A is a shaft on which is fitted the disc or discs B. C is a channel communicating
between the hopper D and the chop E for supplying the berries to the chop.
E is the chop fitted with a steel working face F.
G is an opening for the inlet of the coffee berries.
H is a hole for the outlet of the pulped berries.
L is the channel formed by the steel working face F.
The action of the machine is as follows:-the coffee berries are fed into the
hopper D along with a stream of water, which carries the berries down through the
channel C.
The berries falling into the chop E, pass out at G, into the channel L, and come in

page_text: contact with the copper covered side of the revolving disc B; and as the berries pass
down the channel L, the pulp is removed by the projections on the copper; the pulp
passing out between the disc B and the face of the chop F, while the berries are
discharged at H clean and free from pulp.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. The combination of parts forming an improved machine for pulping coffee as
herein before described and represented in the accompanying drawing.
2. I claim specially the chop formed and arranged all substantially as and for the
purposes herein before described.
An Apparatus to Exclude Draughts, Rain, and Dust, Applicable to any Door or Window.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 14th June, 1887.
An Apparatus to Exclude Draughts, Rain, and Dust, Applicable to
any Door or Window.
We JOHN SEVERS and CHARLES SEVERS of Lawrence Row, in the City of the
County of York, Engineers do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
A case made of Iron, Steel, Brass or other metal as Drawing No. 1, containing one
slide made of Zinc, Brass, Iron or Steel, tipped or nosed with India Rubber Tube, or
any other easily compressible material securely fastened, the object being thereby to
fit any uneven part of the threshold, door step, or window sill and also to prevent
sound when the said slide is being brought into contact with the threshold, door step
or window sill.
The said slide is balanced by two balance weights and levers combined as shewn in
Drawing No. 2.
An obtuse angle striking plate is fastened to the Door Jamb or frame as shown in
Drawing No. 1.
The projecting rounded end of motion bar marked F on Drawings Nos. 1. 2 & 3 is
compressed or driven level with end of Caso "C" shewn in drawing No. 2 the result
being the balance weights "H" are elevated by the action of the arms marked "I"
connected or fastened with the motion bar "F" which lowers the lever ends
marked "J" of balance weights "H" allows the slide "D" shewn on Drawing No. 3
to fall till it comes in contact with the threshold, door step or window sill as the case
may be, and so prevents or obstructs the passage of any draughts, rain, dust, &c.
When the door or window is opened instantly the rounded end of the motion
bar "F" is relieved and the balance weights "H" shewn on Drawing No. 2 forces
out the said bar "F" and likewise lifts the slide as shewn on Drawings Nos. 3, 4 & 5,
which enables the said slide to be perfectly clear of any carpet, door mat, or uneven
surface.

page_text: An arrangement is provided whereby the slide D may be kept in an elevated
position-without interfering with the action of the striking plate, Motion Bar,
balance weights and levers,-to admit of fresh air if desirable by two holes or
slots "B" parallel to each other passing through slide "D" and Case "C" in which
is inserted a stud, cotter or pin "A" suspended by a chain, when withdrawn the
action commences as before described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention and
in what manner the same is performed, we declare that what we claim is :-
That our invention is entirely original, being supplied with automatic action,
without the aid of springs or complicated mechanical workings, being applicable to
any door or window, fixable either inside or out.
Structures.
Year: 1887

page_text: Structures.
I THORBIÖRN THORBIÖRNSEN of Kragero, Norway 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 substantially to a method of discovering leaks by means of
smoke or other suitable gas which is forced into the spaces or compartments to be
examined. When the space is filled with the gas or smoke the latter will penetrate
the sides of the ship and other walls of the said space in the places where they are not
tight and the leaks are thereby made visible.
The apparatus by which this method is made practicable, consists in a smoke
producing furnace and a machine that forces the smoke into the space to be examined.
To this end different kinds of furnaces and machines may of course be utilised. On
the annexed drawing I have as a suitable example shown a machine with adjoining
smoke producer, the said machine being arranged to be worked by hand and adapted
for application on board ships.
Figure 1 is a side elevation and Figure 2 plan view of the apparatus. The smoke
producer is constructed of an iron cylinder D provided with a fire door d', a grate d'
and an ashpit door d³. On the grate d² a fire is made up with juniper wood or other
suitable fuel, giving plenty of smoke; this smoke is led away through the pipe C
connected to the upper part of said furnace.
This pipe C is at its other end connected to the suction space of a fan B mounted
on a shaft F on which shaft is also fixed a pinion F1 engaging with the tooth wheel E¹
on the axle E which axle at both ends has cranks with handles to be worked by hand.
The machine is mounted on a plain wooden or iron frame A. The furnace and the
machine may be mounted on a common wheeled or other carriage or framing for easy
transport from place to place.
The whole apparatus may conveniently be placed on the deck of the ship in some
suitable place and the delivery pipe of the fan is connected to the space which is to be
examined; by means of a pipe C telescopically movable in the pipe C" or connected
to the same by means of a flexible hose. It is evident that the fan in this apparatus
draws the air into the furnace for the combustion going on here, as well as the smoke

page_text: from said furnace and lastly forces the smoke into the required space of the ship.
This arrangement has been found to be the best, but of course other arrangements
may serve the purpose.
The action of this apparatus needs no further description.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
I declare that what I claim is
1. The method of discovering leaks in compartments of ships and other structures
substantially as herein described.
2. An apparatus consisting of a smoke producing furnace and fan combined
constructed and applied substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 5th day of December 1887.
Carriages, Cabs, Carts, and such like Vehicles.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 16th Sept., 1887.
Carriages, Cabs, Carts, and such like Vehicles.
I RICHARD JONES of 6 Croydon Street Bryanston Square W. Landau and Coach
Furniture Fitter and Bicycle 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 :-
An improved indiarubber block for the springs and axles of carriages cabs carts
and such like vehicles to prevent the continual jarring and rumbling noise to which
vehicles of all kinds are subject. The block is made up of a flat surface with a
projection at right angles on its face and back the whole being entirely made of india-
rubber. Fig. 1. is the indiarubber block A being the flat surface and B and C. being
the projections at right angles to such surfaces. Fig. 2 shews an end view of the
block D being the flat surface and E and F being the projections.
The block is partly enclosed between two pieces of wood similar to Fig. 3 having a
groove G which fits over the projections B. C. and leaving about one-eighth of an
inch between the flat surface and the cover so that when the block is placed in position
between the axle-tree and the springs or between the body of the carriage and the
springs the pressure exerted contracts the indiarubber and brings all the joints into
close contact. It is secure from rust as no water can enter and it is not subject to
friction. The use of the block is specially advantageous for invalids carriages as it
prevents creaking and allows them to run smoothly quietly and without tremour at
the same time being very beneficial to the axle trees and springs.
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. An improved indiarubber block and cover for giving greater ease and comfort
when travelling in carriages cabs carts and the like.
2. To prevent the breaking of the axle trees and springs of Carriages cabs carts and
such like vehicles.
3. To do with less plates in the springs.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 5th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 13th July, 1888
RAPHAEL HICKS 4 Edith Road Peckham Surrey Watch Makers Assistant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A lever and ratchet movement for opening and closing Carriage Windows.
The Window is provided on one side with Ratchet work screwed from Top to
Bottom on Edge of Window frame.
A Lever with weighted end is fixed between the Windows frames & inner part of
door, the other end of lever being turned up forms a catch for Ratchet work, the
length of the lever being about 3 parts the width of door. It is fixed by a Pivot
passing through the lever on the ratchet side. A knob fixed on the lever passes
through a slot in the centre of the Top of inner frame work of the door to lift lever
to allow Window to descend. On the Window being raised it raises the pivotted
lever to catch on ratchet work.
The Window being let go is held at any height by the turned end of lever working
in ratchet work. On lifting the lever by the knob the Catch is thrown back which
leaves ratchet work free and allows the Window to descend.
Dated this 5th day of September 1887.
RAPHAEL HICKS.

page_text: RAPHAEL HICKS of 4 Edith Road Peckham Surrey Watch Makers Assistant 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 lever and ratchet movement for opening and Closing Carriage Windows.
A Ratchet work screwed on side of Window.
B Lever working on Pivot (C) with turned end forming Catch (E).
C Pivot passing through woodwork and lever (B).
D Knob attached to lever (B) passing through inner part of door to lift lever to
allow Window to descend.
E The turned end of lever (B) forming Catch for ratchet work (A).
F Spring screwed at top to prevent Window descending too fast also to prevent
Ratchet (A) from Cutting Woodwork.
go
The Window on being raised by Window lift at top of Window, when let is
held at any height by ratchet work A. The lever (B) on being raised by knob (D)
throws lover (B) and catch (E) back to dotted line, and allows Window to descend,
the knob (D) on being let go holds window at height required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is ;
1. For Raising and Lowering any kind of Carriage Windows, Shutters or Blinds.
Dated this 5th day of June 1888.
RAPHAEL HICKS.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 20th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 21st Sept., 1888
We THOMAS WRIGHT of 7 Harold Street Northampton, Carpenter and Joiner, and
GEORGE MAY HICKMAN of 80 Wellingborough Road Northampton Publican do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Seven pins (more or less) to be placed in position as shewn on Plan at A upon a
round table, or in a similar position upon any other article of furniture or upon the
floor, and a half ball to be bowled by the player, which will roll round and knock
down the pins, according to the judgment used by the player, the shape of the ball to
be as shewn at B. the pins to have beads turned at the top, four of which are to have
one bead, and one each to have two three and four beads, and the number of beads
on the pins knocked down to be counted-The number to be counted to be agreed
upon by the players at the commencement of the game-The table can have a loose
top made to put on it when not used for the game, so that it may be used for ordinary
purposes, and can be made any size required.
Dated this 22nd of October 1887
THOMAS WRIGHT.
GEORGE MAY HICKMAN

page_text: We THOMAS WRIGHT of 7 Harold Street Northampton Carpenter and Joiner and
GEORGE MAY HICKMAN of 80 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Publican 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 round table prepared for the game, one semicircular ball, shape of which is shown
at B (letters herein refer to drawings lodged with the Provisional Specification
No. 14414, Oct. 24, 1887) and seven pins-more or less at the option of the players-
The pins are placed in the required position A' upon the table or in a similar position
upon any article of furniture or upon the floor or other suitable place.
These pins to have beads turned on them at the top three of which pins shall have
two three and four beads respectively and the remainder of the pins to have one bead
each. Or the pins may be made plain without the beads and figures of a certain value
painted in the required position on the board, the plain pins then standing over and
covering up these figures.
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The ball is bowled by the player and rolling round knocks down the pins according
to the judgement used by the player. The number of beads on the pin, in the one
case, or the number uncovered by the pin in falling over, is counted, in the other case.
The winning number to be agreed on before commencing to play.
The table may also have a loose top made to put on when not used for the game,
serving then for ordinary purposes and may be made in any size required.
our said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
The form, nature and manner of the game played with pins and a ball, substantially
as set forth and herein described and illustrated.
1500
THOMAS WRIGHT.
GEORGE MAY HICKMAN
IMPROVED MEANS FOR GUIDING WINDOW BLINDS
Year: 1887

page_text: I, ALFRED M. HASWELL of the City of Toronto in the County of York and Province
of Ontario, Canada, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVED MEANS FOR GUIDING WINDOW BLINDS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the invention as applied to a window in connection
with a Blind Fig. 2 a side view of the adjustable attachment.
This invention has for its object the guiding of the window blind upon the roll
while in operation, thereby causing it to run evenly upon said roll thus preventing the
edges of the window blinds from moving upon or against the window blinds hangers
or brackets at either end, as is usual where no guide is used.
The invention consists in the combination of a wire secured at its upper ond to a
window casing in any suitable manner, thence running downwards passing through
an eyelet in the end of the window blind stick to the lower end of the said window
casing as shown in Fig. 1 where it is secured to the said casing by an adjustable
fastener.
In the accompanying drawings :-
A is the window casing, B the window blind hung in the ordinary way, C the
guide wire, D the adjustable attachment, E the bracket thereof, a the adjusting
screw by the use of which the tension of the guide wire may be tightened or loosened
as may be desired, b is the eyelet screwed into the end of the window blind stick,
which secures the window blind to the guide wire.
This guide wire is held at sufficient distance from the casing to permit of a free
vertical movement of the window blind stick to which it is attached by the eyelet b,
by means of a screw, bracket or other suitable fastening at the upper end of the
guide wire, and the adjustable attachment at the lower end which attachment is
made of any suitable metallic substance in three parts, the top or adjustable piece D,
the adjusting screw a, and the lower piece or bracket E, which is secured to the
casing. The upper end of the wire being secured to the casing and to the
attachment D at the lower end, with the screw a passing down through the said
Prindl

page_text: attachment into the bracket E which bracket serves as a nut being threaded to fit the
thread of the screw a, where said screw passes through the said bracket, may be
tightened by simply turning said screw a or loosened by a reverse action.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I
claim is :-
In a Window Blind_Guide the guiding wire C, the adjustable attachment as
composed of the parts DE and a, in combination each with the other and with the
blind B as attached thereto, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Toronto August 31ct 1887
Signed in the presence of
R. CHAMBERLIN.
J. K. TRUMAN.
ALFRED M. HASWELL.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1887
Complete Left, 29th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 29th Mar., 1888
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: 1, WILLIAM WOOTTON of 126 Westminister Bridge Road, London, Stationer and
Printer, 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:
By my invention I convert toilet papers, whether in separate pieces or in rolls,
into an excellent medium for advertising purposes, and thereby considerably reduce
the cost of such papers to the public.
The way of carrying out the improvement is this, when the required number of
advertisements is obtained.they are set up in type and the toilet papers printed in
sheets or lengths, by preference on one side only, the centre being left blank by the
advertisements being at top, bottom, and sides, or at the four corners, or might be
printed all over as thought advisable, on suitable paper in the manufacture of which
carbolic acid,, Terebene, or other disinfectant might be used, afterwards they are cut
up, wired and packed (or rolled). As the charge for advertisements would pay the
cost of paper, printing, cutting &c., the toilet papers might be sold to the public at a
merely nominal price. By this means large classes of persons might be reached who
never read the advertising columns of a newspaper and seldom have the opportunity
of seeing outdoor advertisements, such as Invalids, aged people, domestic
servants, &c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what,
I claim is
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 7th May, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1887.

page_text: An Improvement in Lever Presses for Embossing Paper and
Envelopes and Documents.
WILLIAM JONES Press Maker and Die Maker 1, & 3; Silver Street Bury Street
New Oxford Street, W.C. 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:-
An improvement in lever presses for embossing paper and Envelopes and
documents, consisting of a joint die guide, (as shewn in drawing Fig. 2,) which works
on a pin fixed at the back of the press, and is raised, by a spring underneath the back
of the die Guide. This invention entirely do away with the complicated fittings of
the old lever presses, making the whole working of the press more simple & efficacious.
This guide holds the die, (as shewn in Fig. 2) and keeps it in the right position above
the counterpart, so that when the die guide is pressed down by means of the lever,
acting on top of the front of the die Guide, the die will come into right position on
to the counterpart underneath, thus giving the embossed impression.
Fig. 1 shews the press finished.
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 joint dio guide, working on a pin from the back of the press, and being
worked by a lever.
2nd. The working of the die guide through the body of the press, from the pin at
the back of the press.
3rd. The application of the die Guide, working from the back of the press, to the
principle of the lever, working above the die guide in front, by which means the die
is pressed on to the counterpart.
Dated this Seventh day of May 1887.
WILLIAM JONES.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 29th Apr., 1887.

page_text: A, represents a handle by which the tooth brush is manipulated against the teeth.
B, is a loop or receptacle attached to the handle by a tang, the exposed portion of the
tang split longitudinally, whereby the receptacle may be laterally expanded and again
closed by a ring C, slipping upon the tang to firmly hold a pad D when inserted in
the loop or receptacle as shown in Fig. 1. The receptacle has a flange F, which in
manufacture is formed by striking up the metal around the inside of the loop, and
which flange forms a seat for the pad. Or, the tang may have an open side, as shown
in Fig. 6, whereby the loop will open at one end, and he closed by the ring. Or, the
loop may be formed entire and the pad forced into it by squeezing and pressure of the
fingers, thus dispensing with the ring. Or, the pad receptacle may have a back and
rim as shown in Figs. 7, 8 and 9, into which the pad is compressed by the fingers, the
rim holding the pad sufficiently firm, and the receptacle riveted or otherwise fastened
to the handle.
The brush-pad D, is a shaped block of india rubber, felt, or other flexible, elastic or
pliable material having serrations E, across the face to make a rough flexible surface
whose projections yield more or less to pressure against the teeth, for the removal of
loose matter, and to bestow a polish by friction.
The pad being removable, may be readily and easily replaced by another pad having
a harder or a softer or a finer or a coarser frictional surface, or a brush-pad shown in
Figs. 13 and 14 may be supplied, and these changes effected without discarding the
handle.
A further modification of the invention is shown in Figures 10, 11 and 12, wherein
the pad has two frictional surfaces roughened or serrated, and held by a handle
bifurcated and compressed against opposite sides of the pad by a sliding ring C.
In most cases felt will be the preferable material from which to manufacture the
pad, felt being porous, flexible, elastic, and an absorbent which will readily take up a
powder or fluid or both, and such pad can be used without powder or fluids, for
brushing the teeth.
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 :-
1. A tooth brush, consisting of a handle A, receptacle B, ring C, and a pad D
inserted removably in the receptacle, as set forth.
2. A tooth brush pad-holder, consisting of a receptacle B, and handle A, substantially
as set forth.
3. A tooth brush, consisting of a handle A, secured to a pad-holding receptacle B,
and a pad D, inserted in the receptacle as set forth.
4. A tooth brush having a removable brushing-pad D, of india rubber, felt or
other elastic or pliable material, the rubbing surface serrated or roughened, as
set forth.
5. A tooth brush pad, composed of a shaped block of india rubber, felt or other
clastic or pliable material, having the rubbing surface serrated or roughened, as
set forth.
Dato this 3rd day of Wahrno 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 2nd May, 1888
Complete Accepted; 8th June, 1888.
similar Machines.
We THOMAS WILDMAN, GEORGE WILDMAN and THOMAS KELLET WILDMAN all
of the firm of T. Wildman & Sons, Caton, Lancaster in the County of Lancaster,
bobbin manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Our invention relates to tubes, bobbins or pirns for ring spinning and similar
machines and consists in the insertion of metal hoops or rings of improved shapes
into the ends of said tubes, bobbins or pirns for the purpose of preventing their
splitting, the shape of the hoops or rings being such that after insertion into the
wood they will not shake loose or fall out. For this purpose we make the hoops or
rings conical inside, and turn an annular groove into the end of the tube bobbin or
pirn with the internal diameter of the groove slightly larger than the smaller insido
diameter of the hoop or ring and force the latter into the groove with its narrower
end foremost. The wood is thereby compressed inside the hoop or ring and after
the passage of the smallest part of the latter the wood springs outward again and
may be further pressed or expanded outwards and thereby holds the hoop or ring.
firmly, so that it cannot shake loose or fall out again. The outside of the hoops or
rings may be conical, with the smaller end of the outer cone either at the smaller
or at the larger end of the internal cone, or the outside may be cylindrical.
Dated this 2nd day of August 1887.
EMMOTT & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we wish it to be under-
stood that we do not claim hoops for strengthening the bottom ends of bobbins
generally, but what we claim is,
The insertion of internally coned hoops with their narrower ends foremost into
grooves cut into the ends of bobbins tubes or pirns, substantially as herein before
described and shewn on the drawings.
EMMOTT & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Strainers for Tea and Coffee Pots.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 8th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 25th Oct., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Strainers for Tea and Coffee Pots.
1, ARTHUR EDWARD FURNISS, of 27 Carver Street, Sheffield, in the County of
York, Electro plate manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN STRAINERS FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS to be as
follows:-
""
This invention relates to improvements in strainers for tea and coffee pots and
consists of a thin perforated metal netting inserted in two grooves running down
either side the outlet of the pot.
The object of this invention is to prevent the leaves or sediment stopping up the
outlet and obstructing the flow of the liquid.

page_text: Improvements in Strainers for Tea and Coffee Pots.
ARTHUR EDWARD FURNISS of 27 Carver, Street, Sheffield, in the county of York,
Electro plate 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 :-
My invention has for its object the introduction of an improved strainer for Tea
and Coffee pots. It can be used with pots of any size, shape or material, being
efficacious in every case. For this purpose I construct a strainer of a thin perforated
piece of metal, which is inserted in two grooves extending the entire depth of the pot,
rendering it impossible for the strainer to be choked up, the clear liquid will thus
always flow or pour freely without the possibility of tea leaves or grit (as the case may
be) passing into the cup. The strainer can be easily and readily removed for the
purpose of clearing the deposit from the spout which always forms there, and which
cannot be removed from the ordinary Tea and Coffee pots, with fixed (or fast)
strainers, now in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention, 1
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :
The introduction of a movable strainer applicable to Tea, Coffee & other pots,
extending the whole length of the said utensils.
Dated th Ր
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1887
Complete Left, 21st Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1887
1, JOHN FRANCIS PEASGOOD of 25 Glen Eldon Road, Coventry Park Streatham in
the County of Surrey Manufacturer of Provisions do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the method or process of treating Tomatoes for the
production of Vinegar.
In carrying out my process I take the fruit of the Tomato plant to which, after
being crushed, the necessary quantities of sugar and water are added and the natural
acidity of the fruit is such as to render unnecessary the addition of any chemicals or
other ingredients such as are in general use for the production of Vinegar.
The liquor thus obtained is in due course strained and cleared.

page_text: I, JOHN FRANCIS PEASGOOD of 25 Glen Eldon Road, Coventry Park, Streatham, in
the County of Surrey, Provision 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:
My invention refers to the utilization of the fruit of the tomato plant for the
manufacture of vinegar.
In carrying my invention into effect I reduce the tomato to a pulp in any suitable
or convenient manner, to which pulp I add water and sugar or other saccharine
matter, the proportions of which may vary, but as an approximate I may use for the
purposes of my invention the following quantities.
To 2 pounds of tomato pulp, 1 pound of saccharine matter, 1 gallon of water.
The tomato pulp and water are allowed to remain or stand for about 24 hours.
The liquor is then drawn off and put into barrels or other suitable or convenient
receptacles to which the sugar is added. The ingredients being well mixed and
combined in or about the proportions stated, in a suitable receptacle are allowed to
ferment in the ordinary way. Fermentation being completed the liquid is decanted-
the product being tomato vinegar made according to my invention.
The natural acidity of the tomato fruit is such that no artificial acidifying is required
as is generally necessary with most vinegars, neither is any special flavouring needed
although such might be employed if desired.
By my invention 1 obtain a vinegar which is absolutely pure and exceptionally acid.
The tomato fruit is preferably treated when ripe or nearly so, and for the purposes of
my invention, crushed or bruised fruit which now cannot well be used for eating or
preserving, can be utilized. The water used is preferably boiled water allowed to
become cold before use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The application and use of the fruit of the tomato plant for the manufacture of
vinegar therefrom.
2. The method described for the manufacture of vinegar from the fruit of the
tomato plant, as set forth.
Dated th: 15th dan N11007