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A Combined Pen-wiper and Eraser.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 17th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Pen-wiper and Eraser.
I, ARTHUR ARNOLD STOREY, of 21 St. Peter's Road, Leicester, Manager, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to the combination of a pen wiper and eraser which is
at once handy, inexpensive and simple in construction..
The combination already stated consists by preference of a tube or sleeve of rubber
or equivalent material filled with cotton, woollen or other material.
The tube or sleeve is open at one end to admit of the nib of the pen being placed
therein when it requires to be wiped, and is formed at the opposite end of a solid body
of india-rubber.
The material inside the sleeve may fit loosely so as to admit of being readily
removed or renewed and the solid body of rubber at the opposite end may extend
any suitable distance np the sleeve and be rounded, conical, or other convenient shape
for erasing purposes.
Dated th: oil
CL1000
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Pen-wiper and Eraser.
1, ARTHUR ARNOLD STOREY of 21 Saint Peter's Road, Leicester, Manager, 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 combination of a pen wiper and eraser which
is at once handy, inexpensive, and simple in construction.
The combination already stated consists by preference of a tube or sleeve of rubber
or equivalent material filled with cotton, woollen or other material.
The sleeve or tube is open at one end to admit of the nib of the pen.being placed
therein when it requires to be wiped, and is formed, at the opposite end, of a solid
body of india-rubber.
The material inside the sleeve may fit loosely so as to admit of being readily
removed or renewed and the solid body of rubber at the opposite end may extend any
suitable distance up the sleeve and be rounded, conical or other convenient shape for
erasing purposes.
Referring to the accompanying drawing Figure 1 shews an elevation of my combined
pen wiper and eraser, and Figure 2 is a central vertical section of same.
A is the rubber tube or sleeve the lower end or base of which is formed of a solid
body of rubber B.
Cis the material inside the sleeve or tube which forms the pen wiper.

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 combination of a pen wiper and eraser substantially as described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 16th day of October 1890.
ARNOLD ARTHUR STOREY.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Compound for Disinfecting and other Purposes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 6th Sept., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by WILLIAM FOREMAN LIMES, of 13, South Thirteenth
Street, in the City of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, United States of
America, Druggist.]
An Improved Compound for Disinfecting and other Purposes.
I, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine Lake & Co. Patent Agents,·
45 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 consists of a composition of naphthaline oil of camphor and a
saponifier, substantially as below specified.
The camphor oil without addition qualifies or overcomes the offensive odour of the
naphthaline, but there being no chemical union between these, two substances when
mixed together the composition resulting from the mixture is not susceptible of
general use as a moth preventive, because its free oil is liable to occasion stains. To
overcome that defect I use in connection with the other ingredients caustic soda
sufficient to saponify the camphor oil.
In the preparation of said improved composition I use the ingredients aforesaid in
the proportions substantially as follows, viz-To five ounces of camphor oil I add
one ounce of caustic soda of 70% and seven ounces of water. I boil the caustic in
the water until dissolved and while it is boiling I add to it the camphor oil. The
result is a camphor soap. I then add four ounces of this soap to each pound of
naphthaline and heat and stir the mixture until the ingredients are thoroughly
incorporated. The resulting composition may be moulded while warm or it may be
compressed when warm or cold into cakes, blocks, tablets, lozenges, or other forms
of the desired size.
It is obvious that the quantity of caustic required to saponify the oil will vary with
the strength of the caustic.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to mo
by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
A disinfectant and moth preventive composed of naphthaline, oil of camphor and
caustic soda in the proportions substantially as set forth.
Dated this 6th day of August 1890
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Washing Fluid.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1890-Accepted, 24th May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Washing Fluid.
1, ALFRED WILLIAM CURTIS, of Newton, in the County of Cambridgeshire, Manu-
facturer, 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 a fluid for use in washing linen and other garments,
and it has for its objects, economy in the use of soap, dispensing with the use of
washing powders and the like, reduction in the time and labour occupied and
therefore a saving in the cost of washing.
1 attain these objects by the use of a liquid compound of the following ingredients
or their equivalents, in the following proportions
Lime
Washing soda (Sodium Carbonate)
Water
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1 part.
2 parts.
20 parts.
The line is first "slacked" by the addition of a small quantity of water. It is then
added to the bulk of the water and well mixed. The washing soda is then added and
the whole boiled together being constantly stirred. The liquid is then drawn off and
allowed to cool for 24 hours, when it is again drawn off and strained. A small
quantity of any desired perfume may then be added if thought necessary, when the
liquid is ready for bottling and use.
This liquid may be used either in the water for soaking the linen or in the water
for boiling it, a suitable proportion being one quarter of a pint of the liquid to each
six gallons of water used.
By the use of this fluid the linen is easily cleansed, is made as white as possible, and
the labour of washing is greatly reduced.
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 ;-
A fluid for use in washing linen and other garments, composed substantially of the
ingredients hereinbefore set forth or their equivalents.
Dated this 23rd day of April 1890.
ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.1.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
Royal Courts Chambers, 70-72, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Conduits for Electric Conductors.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Conduits for Electric Conductors.
I, HIRAM HENRY CARPENTER, of the City, County and State of New York in the
United States of America, Inventor 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 a method of distributing electrical energy, by utilizing the
space between the head, shank and base of traction railroad rails.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:-Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of an
ordinary T-rail, with an insulated chamber formed by the application of a detachable
lid or cover.
Fig. 2 shows a similar cross section of a grooved rail and also showing the
distributing system of electric wires in place.
A indicates the rail proper, of which a shows the part which I denominate the head,
b the shank and c the base.
B indicates the insulated chamber, C, the detachable lid or cover and d shows the
insulating covering or paint applied to the internal surface of the chamber and the
exterior lid or cover.
The traction-rail may be of any convenient form so that sufficient space be left on
one side or the other of the rail to form the insulated chamber.
It is evident that the shape of the detachable lid or cover C will vary with the form
of the rail. In the ordinary T-rail, I return the lower edge of the cover C at an angle
that conforms to that of the base and fasten it in place by means of spikes or bolts
that pass through coinciding holes in the return part and the base of the rail. It may
also be further secured by a bolt passing through the cover and the upper part of the
rail as shown at D or it may be held in place by clamps or the whole chamber may
be filled with asphalt or other electrically insulating material before the same is sealed
up. The cover C may be of any convenient form and length, so that it will be
easily detachable and admit of access to the system of distributing wires in the
chamber B.
The chamber B is electrically insulated by the application of an asphalt coating or
other insulating paint d and contains the system of wires E which are individually
insulated and may be carried either separately or in cables according to methods in
common use.
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 combination of the traction rail A, with an independent, detachable cover C,
supported by and fastened to said rail, and the electrical wires E within said cover, as
and for the purpose intended substantially as described.
Dated this 21st day of J1800
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
Improvements in or connected with Feeding Bottles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 7th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Feeding Bottles.
HENRY JOHN Fox YOUNG, Seed Merchant, of Stainforth, near Doncaster,
in the County of York do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An invention for an improved baby's feeding-bottle by which the liquid food is
warmed or re-warmed whilst in the bottle, and also for the purpose of keeping the
food warm longer than in an ordinary bottle.
It consists of two parts: 1st, an ordinary flat glass or earthenware feeding-bottle
to which is attached the usual screw-top, Indian-rubber tubing, and nipple: 2nd, in
contact with this is a metal reservoir of the same shape as, and immovably fastened
to the feeding-bottle. It is of about the same capacity as the feeding-bottle, and
has an opening in the side in which is screwed a removable brass screw plug,
making the metal reservoir water-tight. The metal reservoir is covered by some
non-heat-conducting material.
To heat the food contained in the feeding-bottle, boiling water is poured into the
metal reservoir. From this source heat is imparted to the contents of the feeding-
bottle, and the heat is also retained for some time. By this means also the food
can be re-heated without being removed from the bottle.
H. J. F. YOUNG.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Feeding Bottles.
HENRY JOHN Fox YOUNG of Stainforth near Doncaster in the County of
York Seedsman 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 make a suitable feeding bottle of glass or porcelain to which I attach a per-
manent reservoir A securely fastened, made of tin copper or other conductor of
heat, fitted with a pipe B secured by an ordinary brass screw top; this admits of hot
water being run into the reservoir with the effect that the food may be warmed and
re-warmed while in the bottle. To this I attach leather, asbestos or other non-
conductor of heat C to prevent heat escaping from the reservoir.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is
Improvements in Menthol Plasters or Leaves.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Menthol Plasters or Leaves.
I, ARTHUR WILLIAM SHIRLEY of 55 Farringdon Road London E.C. in the
County of Middlesex Manufacturing Chemist, 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 production of Menthol Leaves for medicinal use to be
retained in position with pressure of the hand or by means of a bandage or some such
contrivance.
In this my invention, I take of the following ingredients-flour, starch, or any suit-
able powder 80 parts by weight, gum 10 parts by weight, menthol 10 parts by weight.
These proportions may be varied and oil or naphtha, benzoline &c. may be added in
small quantity to facilitate the spreading.
After being carefully prepared the compound is spread on paper, cloth, or any
suitable material for a backing.
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 combination of menthol with flour or starch and other ingredients substantially
as and for the purposes herein before set forth and described.
Dated this 21st dor of Anant 1900
ARTHUR WILLIAM SHIRLEY..
By bis Agents,
Horn & Son.
ARTHUR WILLIAM SHIRLEY.
By bis Agents,
Horn & Son.
Year: 1890

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page_text: the cross pieces B may be formed with projections B' as in Figures 5, 7 and 8, to
assist in retaining the lace or string in its proper place.
The two parts of the upper of the boot, or shoe, or of the other article of wear to be
fastened together are provided with rows of holes F, the holes in the two rows
being placed opposite to each other, as usual. G is the lace or string, or laces or
strings.
The lace or string is passed, in those cases in which only one lace or string is
used, through all the holes in the two parts of the upper of the boot or shoe or of the
other article of wear, as usual, and to fasten or retain the ends of the lace or string
the stud or fastener is held in one of the user's hands and the ends of the lace or
string are passed by the other hand under the base or bottom of the stud or fastener
into two of the aforesaid notches or spaces in the cross pieces and are then passed
over the stem of the base or bottom of the stud or fastener and into the opposite
notches or spaces in the same cross pieces. The ends of the lace or string are again
passed under the base or bottom of the stud or fastener. This mode of fastening or
retaining the ends of the lace or string is shown by Figure 1, which illustrates the
application of the said studs or fasteners to two short laces or strings. If desired,
the ends of the lace or string may be passed over the stem, under it and over it, and
then passed into the opposite notches or spaces, as shown by Figure 2, which illustrates
the application of one of the said studs or fasteners to a single lace or string. This
last described mode of fastening or retaining the ends of the lace or string is
particularly suitable in those cases in which a silk or mohair lace is used. The ends
of the lace or string may be also passed once round the shank of the stud or fastener
before being passed into the said opposite notches or spaces.
By this means of fastening the ends of boot and shoe laces and the like the
user is enabled to give any desired degree of tightness or slackness to the lace or
string.
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
The improved means for fastening or retaining the ends of the laces or strings
used for fastening together the parts of the uppers of boots and shoes and other
articles of wear, consisting of the application to the ends of the said laces or strings
of studs or fasteners, the bases or bottoms of which studs or fasteners are formed of
a stem A, and cross pieces B having notches or spaces C, and provided with a
shank D, preferably stepped, and any suitable head, substantially as described herein
and illustrated by the Figures of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 11th day of January 1890.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 5th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 25th Apr., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
I, ROBERT BRAND, Manager of the North British Rubber Company's Ware-
house, 106, Princes Street, in the City of Edinburgh, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in golf clubs and it has for its object to
obtain greater strength and durability and to wholly or in part avoid the use of
lead for weighting the head of the club. To that end the head of the golf club
is constructed in whole or in part of celluloid or xylonite the neck part being spliced
to the wooden handle in the usual way. Or the club head may be made of wood and
faced with celluloid or xylonite which is peculiarly well suited for this purpose.
It will be found to largely supersede the use of brass on the under surface of the
club head. The material referred to is more sharply elastic than horn and much
more so than wood and therefore its driving properties are superior to either.
Dated this Tenth day of June 1890.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
I, ROBERT BRAND, Manager of the North British Rubber Company's Ware-
house, 106, Princes Street, in the City of Edinburgh, 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 golf clubs and it has for its object to
obtain greater strength and durability and to wholly or in part avoid the use of
lead for weighting the head of the club. To that end the head of the golf club is
constructed in whole or in part of celluloid or xylonite the neck part being spliced
to the wooden handle in the usual way. Or the club head may be made of wood
and faced with celluloid or xylonite which is peculiarly well suited for this purpose.
It will be found to largely supersede the use of brass on the wooden surface of the
club head. The material referred to is more sharply elastic than horn and much
more so than wood and therefore its driving properties are superior to either.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A golf club having its head formed or constructed in whole or in part of celluloid
or xylonite, substantially as described.
Dated this Fourth day of March 1801
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in Cuffs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Jan, 1890-Accepted, 22nd Feb., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cuffs.
I WILLIAM MANFIELD of Portesham House near Dorchester in the County of
Dorset, 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 relates to improvements in cuffs and refers more particularly to
reversible cuffs intended to be used several times so as to exhibit each time a clean
surface beyond the coat sleeve.
Hitherto reversible cuffs were used at both ends only but according to my inven-
tion I produce a multiple cuff that is to say a cuff the central part or parts of which
are likewise fit for use.
In carrying my invention into practice I form my improved cuff of three or more
linen covered and stiffened bands intended to form three different cuffs and joined
together by their outer linen covering only so as to be easily folded one under or over
the other. These bands are provided at each end with corresponding central button
holes such holes being superposed when one or two of the bands are folded after use
Bo that the studs or solitaires may be inserted at any time through some or the whole
of them and thus efficiently close the cuff over the wrist of the wearer.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood I have shewn the
same in the accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is a front view of my improved
multiple cuff Fig. 2 illustrating one of the manners of folding the same.
A. B. C. are the three bands formed as usual of three central pieces of coarse
material or stiffener covered over with a layer of fine linen on each side which
extends over the three bands two joints a b and c d are thus formed between the
stiffeners enabling the cuff to be folded in the manner shown in Fig. 2.
The upper and lower bands A. C. of my improved cuff having been first used
successively and in the usual manner, either band is folded on line a, b or c d and the
band B of the cuff formed as shewn in Fig. 2, is now ready for use the studs or
solitaires being introduced through the four button holes of the bands B and C.
When the cuff forms an integral part of a shirt sleeve it is sewn thereto in the usual
manner and folded so as to likewise form three cuffs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and particulars of
my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is.
1. The improved reversible multiple cuff arranged formed and combined substan-
tially as and for the purpose described.
Dated this 9th day of January 1890.
y of January 1890.
HUGHES, SON & CO.,
38, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Manufacturing Bar-iron.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1890-Accepted, 14th Feb., 1891
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Improvements in Manufacturing Bar-iron.
I, WILLIAM POWELL HOPKINS, a resident of Catasauqua, County of Lehigh,
State of Pennsylvania, one of the United States of America, 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:
In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 represents a side elevation of a portion of my improved pile and
Fig. 2 a transverse sectional view thereof.
The object of this invention is to produce refined guide-iron of the best quality
at a minimum expense and at the same time utilize waste scrap-iron as will more
fully hereinafter appear.
The usual method of manufacturing bar or guide-iron is to first roll the scrap or
puddle-ball after leaving the squeezer into flat "muck or scrap bars. Then cut
these bars into shorter bars, then pile these cut bars and reheat them to a welding
temperature and finally, roll these piled bars while hot into any desired shape and
length. This method is obviously expensive and cumbersome and it is the object
of the present invention to overcome the objections to this method and produce a
better grade of iron at the least possible cost.
In practising my invention I roll the puddle-ball directly into channel-iron and
then pile these channels one upon the other to a suitable height to suit the size of
bar intended to be made, each channel-iron being filled with waste-scrap-iron. The
pile thus formed is reheated to a welding temperature and passed through rolls for
the purpose of reducing it to the desired shape and size.
In the drawings, a, designates the channel-irons and b, the scrap-iron filled in
each trough or channel. By forming the bars channel shape and piling them one
upon the other in the manner shown and described, a solid pile is formed and all
dirt excluded from the scrap-iron. By thus making the puddle-ball into channel-
iron a saving is effected in the cost of production of the iron.
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 method described of manufacturing bar-iron, the same consisting of rolling
channel-iron directly from the puddle-ball, piling said channel-irons one upon the
other, and reheating and rolling the pile thus formed, substantially as and for the
purpose described.
2. The pile herein described, consisting of the angle-shaped bars placed one upon
the other and filled with scrap or waste iron, substantially as and for the purpose
described.
Dated this 1st day of November 1890.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
An Improved Puzzle-toy.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 1st Nov., 1890
An Improved Puzzle-toy.
I. HARRIETTE FRANCES BRISCOE of "Firwood," Halstead, in the County of Essex,
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 puzzle-toy, and has for its object a number of
variously shaped pieces of wood or other material, which when correctly put together
form a figure of a horse. In carrying my invention into practice, I cut out of
wood or other material by a frot saw or other suitable means, a figure of a horse,
which figure I divide into any suitable number of parts which may be numbered or
otherwise; the puzzle or game consisting in the putting together of such parts
correctly, so that each separate piece fits into its place.
The edges of the various pieces may be grooved and flanged, or may be formed
flat, as desirable or convenient for the purpose of the said pieces being fitted together,
and the whole may be formed so as to stand upright, or to lay flat on a table or the
like.
And in order that my said invention may be more readily understood, I have shown
the same on the accompanying drawing, wherein is shown a figure of a horse
divided as heroinbefore described.-A is the horse, being divided in the manner
shown by the dotted lines B. The fore-legs A' are formed in one piece, while the
hind legs are formed distinct from each other as shewn. The surface of such figure
may be painted or left plain.
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 improved puzzle-toy, as hereinbefore described and shewn, and for the purpose
An Improvement in Revolving Chairs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Sept., 1890—Accepted, 11th Oct., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Revolving Chairs.
1, JOHN DENT of No. 86, Warwick Gardens, Kensington, in the County of
Middlesex, Upholsterer, do hereby declare the nature of this 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 a simple construction of the pivot or joint on which the
seat of a revolving chair rotates, in such a manner as to secure great steadiness with
comparatively little friction, as I shall describe referring to the accompanying
drawing which is a vertical section of a revolving chair according to my invention.
In the leg framing or base A I fix a stout cylindrical upright B having a shoulder
at b, and having fixed on its top a cup bearing C. To the underside of the seat of the
chair D, I fix a sleeve E which fits freely the upright B and has a bead F put on in
halves under the shoulder b. To the underside of the seat I also fix a pivot G which
can revolve in the cup C, this forming a bearing which takes the weight of the sent
and the sitter, while the sleeve E fitting the upright B steadies the revolving parts
and the bead F under the shoulder prevents the seat from being lifted off the
base A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In a revolving chair the combination of the pivot G and sleeve E with bead F fixed
to the seat, with the upright B and cup C fixed to the base, substantially as and for
the purposes set forth.
1
2
1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement connected with Sewing Machines.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 28th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 28th Feb.. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement connected with Sewing Machines.
GEORGE PALEY, Cotton Spinner, 15, Ribblesdale Place, Preston. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in an improved arrangement for cutting the thread or
threads, when required. The threads from the shuttle and needle or from the
needle alone require cutting or breaking at various times-this I accomplish by
fixing a knife or knives-cutter or cutters-or two blades in the form of a pair of
scissors but fixed in one position with their blades a little open or apart-on the
plate which covers the needle bar and guide in front of the machine, or in any
convenient position on the sewing machine.
Dated this 28th day of April 1890.
GEORGE PALEY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement connected with Sewing Machines.
GEORGE PALEY, Cotton Spinner, 15, Ribblesdale Place, Preston. 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:-
This invention relates to an improved means of cutting the threads from the
shuttle and needle or either separately when required.
Fig: represents a full sized end elevation of the sewing machine arm.
Fig. 2 is full sized view from back of arm.
Fig. 3 shows two views twice full size of the cutter.
I employ two blades or cutters A and B which I rivet or otherwise fasten
together with their points a little open or apart Fig. 3 A and B. The blades
have cutting edges resembling those ground on scissors and are fixed so that the
edges of each approach and cross each other.
This cutter I fix with a screw or in any other convenient manner on the plate D
or the presser bar C or in any convenient position on the sewing machine.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention, I declare
that what I claim is :-
The use or employment of a cutter made and arranged substantially as herein-
before described and as shown in the drawings herewith.
Dated this 27th day of January 1891.
GEORGE PALEY.
Improvements in Copying-paper.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 3rd Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Copying-paper.
I, BERNARD PIFFARD, of Hill House, Redbourne Road, Hemel Hempstead, in the
County of Herts., Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention I prepare paper (such as is now ordinarily employed
for obtaining press copies of writings) by dipping it in a solution preferably a
saturated solution of gallic acid and then drying it.
When this paper is employed for taking copies of writings made with ink
containing a salt of iron no copying press is required the paper having been wetted
is laid upon the writing and protected by a pad and is then pressed with the hand.
Ordinary ink may be adapted to the purpose by adding to it about 50 per cent. of
saturated solution of sulphate of iron.
In place of a solution of gallic acid its equivalent such as tannic acid or pyrogallio
acid may be employed.
Dated this 19th JT... 1900
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Copying-paper.
I, BERNARD PIFFARD of Hill House, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, in the
County of Herts., 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 :-
According to this invention I prepare paper (such as is now ordinarily employed
for obtaining press copies of writings) by dipping it in a solution preferably a
saturated solution of gallic acid and then drying it.
When this paper is employed for taking copies of writings made with ink
containing a salt of iron no copying press is required the paper having been wetted
is laid upon the writing and protected by a pad and is then pressed with the hand.
I prefer however to proceed as follows:-The paper is laid in its dry state over the
letter to be copied and a pad previously slightly damped is laid over it and the
whole is pressed in any ordinary copying press. Ink in which iron is not in excess
may be adapted to the purpose by adding to it about 50 per cent. of saturated
solution of sulphate of iron.
In place of a solution of gallic acid its equivalents such as tannic acid or pyro-
gallic acid may be employed.
Having now described the nature of my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed 1 wish it to be understood that I lay no claim to the
addition of gallic acid or the like to sized or writing paper, nor do I lay any claim to
the addition of powdered substances containing gallic acid to copying or unsized
paper, but what I claim is :-
Copying paper treated with a solution of gallic acid or its equivalent and then
dried substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of November 1890.
.
An Improvement in Envelopes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Jan.. 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 17th Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Envelopes.
EDWARD CHARLES TOLLER 19 Macfarlane Road Shepherds Bush W. Book-keeper
THOMAS MABBS 74 Lower Road Rotherhithe S.E. Commercial Clerk do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of a strip of paper, linen paper, linen or any kind of paper
or material fixed by gum or other composition to the flap or upper part of the envelope
(the end of which said strip of paper, linen paper linen or other kind of paper or
material is left visible) thereby doubling the thickness of that portion upon which it
is fixed so that an envelope which is sealed can be opened immediately by taking hold
of the visible end of the said strip of paper, linen paper, linen or other kind of paper
or material and stripping it from the envelope leaving the envelope open with a flange
so that the finger and thumb can be inserted without difficulty thus saving considerable
time in opening envelopes and also preventing any possibility of destroying the
contents of an envelope.
Dated this 20th day of January 1890
EDWD. C. TOLLER.
THOMAS MABBS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Envelopes.
We EDWARD CHARLES TOLLER of 64 Macfarlane Road Shepherds Bush in the County
of Middlesex Book-keeper and THOMAS MABBS of No. 74 Lower Road Rotherhithe in
the County of Surrey Commercial Clerk 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 consists of a strip of paper A B in the accompanying drawings
linen, paper linen, or any other kind of paper or material, fixed by gum or other
composition to the flap C or upper part or any part of the envelope (the end of which
said strip of paper D E linen paper linen or any other kind of paper or material is
left visible) thereby doubling the thickness of that portion upon which it is fixed so
that an envelope which is sealed can be opened immediately by taking hold of the
visible end of the said strip of paper linen paper linen or any other kind of paper or
material, and stripping it from the envelope leaving the envelope open with a flange F
so that the finger and thumb can be inserted without difficulty thus saving con-
siderable time in opening envelopes and also preventing any possibility of destroying
the contents of an envelope.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
The opening of envelopes by the above process.
Dated this 29th day of October 1890.
EDWD. C. TOLLER.
THOMAS MABBS.
EDWD. C. TOLLER.
THOMAS MABBS.
Improvements in or appertaining to the Manufacture and Tempering of Steel.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 17th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or appertaining to the Manufacture and
Tempering of Steel.
A communication from abroad by MARTIN F. COOMES and ARUNAH W. HYDE,
both of Louisville, in the State of Kentucky, and United States of America.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester, both in
the County of Lancaster, and 323, High Holborn in the County of Middlesex, Civil
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 :-
This invention relates to the manufacture and tempering of steel and has for its
object to carburize malleable cast iron and steel which is low in carbon, and thereby
convert them into a steel which is high in carbon, and to provide a cheap and suitable
carburizing and tempering bath.
In carrying out the invention, the carburizing of the metal is attained by
making a triple saturated solution in water of chloride of sodium, chloride of
ammonium and sugar, syrup, molasses, honey or any similar saccharino substance
being the equivalent of the sugar. Into this bath is placed the metal to be
carburized, raised to a white heat, where it is allowed to remain while cooling.
The heat of the metal decomposes the bath, setting the carbon free, which is absorbed
by and chemically unites with the metal.
The method which my correspondents prefer of making the bath is as follows:-
First, a saturated solution of chloride of sodium and water is made; second, to
said solution is added as much sugar as it will dissolve; and, third, to said double
saturated solution is added chloride of ammonium until it will hold no more.
This triple saturated solution is very dense, and possesses valuable properties as a
empering bath for which purpose it is used in the ordinary manner, the metal, raised
o a cherry-red or a dull cherry-red heat, being placed in the bath and allowed to
emain until the desired temper is obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by
ny foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. In the manufacture of steel, the process of carburizing malleable cast iron and
ow-carbon steel which consists in placing the metal, raised to a white heat, in a
ath composed of water, sugar, chloride of sodium, and chloride of ammonium, sub-
antially as described.
2. As a tempering and carburizing bath, the triple saturated solution of water,
gar, chloride of sodium, and chloride of ammonium, substantially as described.
Dated this 10th day of November 1890
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Articles of Channelled or Trough-like Sections.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Articles of Channelled
or Trough-like Sections.
I, SAMSON Fox, of The Leeds Forge, Leeds, in the County of York, Civil 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:-
According to this invention articles of channelled or trough-like sections are pro-
duced from inild steel plates by roiling, the mild steel plate being cut to suitable size
heated and whilst hot caused to pass between suitable rolls, whose form will depend
upon the sectional form to be imparted to the plate.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 shews in front view a mill adapted to produce articles of a channelled or
trough-like section in which the sides and bottom form obtuse angles.
Fig. 2 is a similar view of a mill adapted to produce articles of a section in which
the sides and bottom form right angles.
Fig. 3 represents a side view of the mill illustrated in Fig. 2 ; a side view of the
mill shewn in Fig. 1, would be similar save as to proportions.
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A plate of mild steel having been cut to the required size as already stated is
heated preparatory to being rolled. A suitable heat for rolling is a bright red
heat" (say approximately 900° Fahr.). Whilst the plate is hot it is placed with one
of its ends upon the highest part of the roll b (the roll a having been previously
raised by means of the wheels d and worms and wheels e and e¹) then the roll a is
lowered on to the plate and into the position represented in Fig. 1 and in Fig. 2.
The rolls are then started, motion being communicated to them by means of the
When it is desired to
shaft C,
cwhich are driven in any usual or convenient manner.
produce articles of the section represented in Fig. 2 it will usually be advantageous
and afterwards through the
to pass the plate first through the mill shewn in Fig.
mill shewn in Fig. 2, care being taken to avoid loss of time between the two
operations; or if any appreciable interval of time should elapse the partially formed
article should be reheated before being passed through the second mill.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The inanufacture or production of articles of channelled or trough-like sections from
mild steel plates by rolling as described.
Dated this 19th day of December 1890
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 20th Dec., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.

page_text: In the modification shown in Figure 2, the action depends on the formation of a
partial vacuum in the cylinders F G, which draws the piston H inwards and moves
the rod I and its roller J in the opposite direction to that shown in Figure 1, but still
clear of the cam (). In this case, the valve in the piston E should open downwards
as shown in Figure 4, instead of upwards as shown in Figure 1. It is obvious that
a regulating device similar to that shown in Figure 2, may also be employed on this
style of governor.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by my
foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
-
1. A governor having two pistons, the first of which operates on the air between
the two and a spring governor rod operating on the second piston against the action
of the first, substantially as described.
2. A governor having two pistons, an eccentric for operating one of them, a spring
governor rod for operating the second piston in one direction and a cam for operating
the governor rod, substantially as described.
3. A governor having two pistons, an eccentric for operating one of them, a spring
governor rod for operating the second piston in one direction, a valve operated by the
governor rod, and a cam for operating the same substantially as described.
4. The combination in a gas engine governor, of a cylinder F, a reciprocating
piston E working therein, a cylinder G, a piston H set therein, a spring rod I
connected with said piston H, a cam for giving said rod a longitudinal motion,
and valve M, connected with the governor rod, substantially as described.
5. The combination in a gas engine governor, of a cylinder F, a piston E working
therein, an eccentric and connection for operating said piston E, a cylinder H connected
with the cylinder F, a piston set therein and having rollers A, a spring rod 1 passing
between said rollers, a valve M connected with said spring rod and a cam C for
operating the same, substantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of November 1890.
A Folding Pocket Seat for Protection on Water Closets and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 20th May, 1891-Accepted, 18th July, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Folding Pocket Seat for Protection on Water Closets and the like.
I SARAH HELEN GARWOOD of No. 5, Taswell Road, Southsea, Hants, Married,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
It is composed of American cloth, leather, or any other substance, material, or
fabric, with thin layers of cork, oil cloth, leather, metal, or any other substance, or
material, or fabric, so placed as to allow of folding.
A loose flannel, or any other material or fabric cover on top side, fastened with
small clips, buttons, or any other fastenings to keep the flannel in its place.
The whole, when folded, to fit into a small case of American cloth, or any
other substance, material, or fabric.
Dated this 20th day of August 1890.
SARAH HELEN GARWOOD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Folding Pocket Seat for Protection on Water Closets and the like.
1 SARAH HELEN GARWOOD of No. 5, Taswell Road, Southsea, Hants, Married,
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 composed of American cloth, (A.) leather, or any other substance, material
or fabric, with thin layers of cork, oil cloth, leather, metal, wood, or any other
substance material or fabric so placed between the American cloth, leather, or
other substance, material or fabric as to allow of folding up the seat into a con-
venient portable size. There is a loose flannel, (B.) or any other material or fabric
cover, on the top side, fastened with clips, buttons strings (C.) or any other
fastenings, to keep the cover in its place. The whole, when folded fits into a
small case of American cloth, or any other material or fabric, for convenient
carrying when travelling.
And I declare that what I claim is
A
conitauennoteator" on folding cont for protection in water alusots
SARAH HELEN GARWOOD.