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Year: 1887

page_text: I, THOMAS BRIDGES HEATHORN of 10 Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, 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 stateinent :-
This invention has for its object the construction of apparatus especially adapted for
ships and boats use, whereby a mast, spar, rudder post or other movable thing may be
clipped and held securely in position, or released with equal facility, but is also
applicable for the holding and releasing of other objects.
In order that the invention may be easily understood drawings are attached hereto
of which the following is a description. Fig. 1 is a side elevation of parts of a stern
post and rudder post with the spring clip applied to them. Fig. 2 is an end elevation
of the same. Fig. 3 is a plan of the clip when at rest or holding the rudder post, and
Fig. 4 is a similar plan showing the various parts in the position they assume at the
moment of releasing the object previously held. Similar letters refer to the same
parts in cach of the views.
The invention consists in attaching to the stern post A, or other fixed part of a
vessel or boat, or other thing to which it is desired to connect a shifting or movable
spar or other object, a plate of iron B which surrounds the sides and back of the stern
post.
On each side of the stern post is bolted an iron cheek C, C, and to each of these
cheeks is pivotted a short lever E, E, at N, N, provided with clips or jaws F, F, of
the form shown and which clip the rudder post D. The levers E, E, are pivotted also
at the points G, G, to bars H, H which are jointed together by a hinge at their other
extremities at I. This hinge is seen more distinctly in Fig. 4 where a part of the
link J is broken away for that purpose. To the front of the stern post at K a spiral
spring L is attached, the other end of the same spring being connected to the link J.
The action of the apparatus is very simple. While the clip is at rest the spring L

page_text: exerts its force through the link J and bars H, H upon the levers EE so as to keep the
jaws F F closed; or closely in contact with D or the thing to be held, but upon a
drawing force being applied to that end of the link J marked M, the spring will be
stretched when the reverse action to that just described will take place, the jaws being
opened and the rudder post or other object will be released.
The clips may be made of iron, steel, gun-metal, or any other suitable material or
combination of materials."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is,
The construction of spring clips substantially as herein described and shown on
the drawings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 10th June, 1887.
These substances are prepared in a paste as follows:-
The vaseline, paraffine and gutta-percha are heated in a vessel until they are dis-
solved and in a completely liquid state. To this liquid is then admixed the above
proportion of kaoline; the whole mixture is well stirred and subsequently allowed to
cool when it is ready for use.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our sai
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
--
The composition consisting of vaseline, paraffine, kaoline and gutta-percha mixed as
and in the proportions described, or in proportions nearly allied thereto as and for the
purposes set forth.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 20th May, 188"
Complete Left, 7th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 13th Jan., 1888

page_text: JNO. DUDLEY.
JOSEPH HAMILTON.
Improvements in Millinery Trimmings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 31st Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 3rd May, 1887.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Millinery Trimmings.
I ALBERT TOMPKIN of 2 Bottle Lane Nottingham Wholesale Milliner do hereby
declare the the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
Upon the upper or outer end on the top side of a feather of any length I secure
by means of a suitable cement a piece of lace, the said piece forming an entire
pattern or portion of a pattern, either or both sides of the feather below the piece of
lace I strip off down to the quill, or either or each side of the feather I cut or other-
wise form into vandykes, scollops or other suitable shapes. The piece of lace may be
made of silk, cotton, wool or other material of any desired colour, or colours. One
or more feathers so prepared I employ to assist in trimming bonnets or other
millinery goods.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improvements in Millinery Trimmings.
1, ALBERT TOMPKIN, 2 Bottle Lane, Nottingham, Wholesale Milliner, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I secure a piece of warp lace, or bobbin net lace having a suitable pattern or
patterns repeated over its whole surface, said lace being made of either silk, cotton,
wool or any other material which can be employed in forming a patterned warp lace
or a patterned twist lace, or either lace may be made of two or more suitable materials
to form a pattern or portion of a pattern upon it, the material or materials of which
either lace is made may be of any desired colour or colours.
From such lace 1 cut one or more entire patterns or portions of a pattern and
secure it or them by means of a suitable cement upon the upper side of the outer end
of a feather of any length, either or both sides of the feather below the piece or pieces
of lace secured on it i strip off down to the quill, or either or both sides of the feather
below the lace I cut or otherwise form into vandykes, scollops, or other suitable shape
or shapes.
.
One or more feathers so prepared 1 employ to trim or assist in trimming bonnets or
other millinery goods.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention'
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is ;
The construction and employment of millinery trimmings, substantially as described
in the foregoing specification.
An Improved Attachable Hame Draft Block for Use in Connection with Horse or Mule Collars and the like.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 15th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 20th Jan., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Attachable Hame Draft Block for Use in Connection
with Horse or Mule Collars and the like.
I, RICHARD LARKIN Saddler Harness & Collar Manufacturer 17 Sandgate Rye
Sussex do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A wooden Block in shape of Half Crescent, covered with Leather, to the inner edge
of which are attached two arms, being placed in such a manner to allow of their being
turned out at right angles with, or in parallel to inside of the block-When attaching
the block to the Collar, the arms are turned out from the block, and inserted in two
holes in the collar at the draft, The Block is then folded in against the Collar, and is
secure.
The Hame draft rests firmly on the block effectually preventing the shoulder tug
galling the side of the shoulder.

page_text: COMI DEID DIBUITTUALION.
An Improved Attachable Hame Draft Block for Use in Connection
with Horse or Mule Collars and the like.
1, RICHARD LARKIN No. 17 Sandgate Rye in the County of Sussex Saddler and
Harness maker 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 wooden block from four to eight inches long and from two to four inches wide
cut in the shape of a half Crescent covered with leather to the inner edge are attached
two Iron arms being placed in such a manner to allow of their being turned out with
or in parallel to the inside of the block When attaching the block to the Collar the
arms are turned out from the block and inserted through the afterwale of the Collar at
the draft, The block is then folded in against the collar and is secure.
Fig. 1 represents the improved attachable hame block, the iron arms standing
parallel to the inside, as when fixed on a Collar.
Fig. 2 the side view of block, the arms of which are turned out at right angles to
the inside preparatory to fixing.
Fig. 3 the end view of block, showing arms in position when fixed on Collar.
Fig. 4 the end view of block showing arms preparatory to fixing.
The Iron arms used on a block four inches long and two inches wide, are about four
inches long, and one eighth of an inch thick increasing in length and size in proportion
to size of block.
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. That the said block can be affixed to any Collar.
2. That the said block will effectually prevent the hame or shoulder tug chafing the
side of shoulder or otherwise injure the skin.
3: That the said block will strengthen the Collar by adding substance to the draft.
Dated this 12th day of November 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 15th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 15th Nov., 1888
CHARLES BECKETT PEACOCK Silversmith Eagle Villa Newton Avenue South Acton
London, W. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
A Half globe or globe stopper to be fixed permanently or moveable upon any
bottle or to be made in part or separately from the bottle to work in the following
manner to be so attached that the said stopper can be lifted up with Lever spring or
springs or in any desirable & convenient way so as to close airtight & open ad libitum
& to be made of any suitable materials or compound materials or compositions or
metals.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
CHARLES BECKETT PEACOCK Eagle Villa Newton Avenue South Acton 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:
In Fig. 1 the half Globe or Globe Stopper is denoted by the letter A-
B lever attached thereto which is secured to the bottle G by a clip C connected with
clasp D and lever 13 held in position by screw E from which a spring F is secured on
each side of clip Cand also each side of clasp D forming a curve passing downwards
at point H resting on the inner side of lever B.
Figs. 2. 3. 4 show a modified form of the stopper. In Fig. 3 a portion of the
clasp D is removed to show the spring. Fig. is a side view.
The fulerum of the lever is a part from which a clip starts to embrace the neck of
bottle to which the stopper may be applied, and this clip can be removed or applied
to any bottle when required, as indicated in the drawings annexed, for the purposes
The combination of a
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go or stopper capable of being raised when
required by the action of the finger or thumb on a lever its normal position being
always closed.
Dated the 19th 1... LN1000
Improvements in the Construction of Carriage Frames, the Frame Work being of Angular Iron.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Carriage Frames, the Frame
Work being of Angular Iron.
I JOHN EVERARD HENRY COLCLOUGH of 22 and 28 Duke Street Dublin, Coach
Builder do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CARRIAGE FRAMES, THE FRAME WORK BEING OF ANGULAR IRON " and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertain
in and by the following statement, that is to say:
My improvements, relate to the construction of frames of vehicles of the type
known as Phaetons.
The frames of these carriages are almost invariably constructed of wood, and for the
sake of insuring strength, this is of considerable thickness, which inevitably adds
weight and renders the carriage much more cumbersome than need be.
This wooden frame is bolted together with iron bolts or some equivalent method of
connection.
It will be readily conceived that vehicles of this description being open and conse-
quently exposed to the weather, the wood-work of such frames becomes after a time
seriously affected by such exposure the result being that the wood rapidly falls into
decay thereby involving frequent repairs or partial if not, reconstruction.
To obviate this serious drawback, and at the same time insure the requisite strength,
I construct the frames of Phaetons or vehicles of a similar type, of iron brought to
a regulated specific gravity, and formed by any convenient method into an angular
frame, so that by this means I gain an increase of strength coupled with the
advantages of greater lightness and durability and consequently a saving in expense
to the purchaser.
In the accompanying drawings an angular iron frame of the description embodying
my invention is illustrated as an example, it should however be observed that althougli

page_text: I have specified the Phaeton as a carriage peculiarly adapted to this method of con-
struction I do not restrict myself to the adapation of the angular iron frame work
wholly and solely to this particular class of vehicle as such frame work may be equally
advantageously employed in the construction of other carriages that may be classed
under this type.
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my invention and in. what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is.
The construction of Phaeton and other frames of a similar type with a frame work
of angular iron as and for the purposes herein described.
Letters, Figures, Emblems, or Characters for Fixing to Glass, Windows, and for other like Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 16th Dec., 1887
Letters, Figures, Emblems, or Characters for Fixing to Glass,
Windows, and for other like Purposes.
We, RAYMOND WALTER WILLIS and ARTHUR JAMES WILLIS, both of 5 Devonshire
Street, Islington, London, N. Engravers, 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 Specification of our Invention No. 10,156 dated 20th July of the present
year, we have described the manufacture and production of letters, figures, emblems
or the like moulded from a clay paste and afterwards baked and subsequently
enamelled. In accordance with our present Invention, the letters, figures, emblems
or the like are produced from earthenware or from porcelain; and, after being baked,
we glaze them with transparent or coloured glazes.
The body of the letters, figures, emblems or the like are composed of clay and flint
with or without the addition of felspar, magnesia, Lime, or bone ash, which in a dry,
plastic, or semi-plastic state, is pressed in plaster or other suitable moulds, giving the
letter, figure, emblem or the like any desired configuration on the face and with a
flat solid back, so as, on the application of any adhesive cement said letters, figures,
emblems or the like shall be caused to adhere firmly to the glass surface on to which
they are applied.
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 :-
Glazed earthenware or porcelain letters, figures, emblems or characters for fixing
to glass, windows, and the like, substantially as herein set forth.
LOOT.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicants.
Dated this Fourteenth day or November Loo.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicants.
A Method of Fixing Wood Linings and the like for Walls and Ceilings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 14th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th July, 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Method of Fixing Wood Linings and the like for Walls and
Ceilings.
FREDERICK WILLIAM JONES 210 Bute Road Cardiff Glamorganshire Carpenter
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A Cast Iron Hshaped stanchion, one T end of which is intended to be built into
wall, the other T end will- project any required distance from the face of wall, this
Tend. will be tapped for screws in two or more holes to receive the screws which
will go through the casing that is required to be fixed, the Patent Climax .frame
fastener will also be made to fix to wood lintels or stud framing, in this case the inner
Tpiece will be holed & countersunk for ordinary wood screws.
.
The Inventor claims for it that it is a quick safe & cheap mithod of fixing all good
framing door Jambs, Wainscotting, panilled Dado's &c. and more especially for
framing that wants to be taken down occasionley to get at Pipes, Bells or Sanitary
arrangements. .

page_text: FREDERICK WILLIAM JONES 210 Bute Road Cardiff, Carpenter 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 I shaped iron with holes drilled in the longest flange tapped with screws to suit
so as wen the iron is fixed the framing or dado etc. can be fixed with little or no
trouble.
Two views of the flanged casting are shewn in the accompanying sheet of drawing.
One Tend A of the casting will be build in the wall the other T end B which is
tapped, will project any required distance from the wall to receive the screws that go
through the framing.
The inventor alaims for it, that it is a quick safe and cheap method of fixing all
good framing, door jambs, panelled dadoes etc. and especially for framing that wants
to be taken down occasionley to get at pipes or sanitary arrangemints.
Having mow particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is:
1. It does away with the plugging of walls for Door Jambs etc.
2. Can take down all things fixed to my iron, without any damage to same.
3. Saves a large amount of labour.
Improved Blocks and other Mouldings Adapted for Building Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 30th Dec., 1887
Improved Blocks and other Mouldings Adapted for Building
Purposes.
I AUGUST SPIESS Manufacturer of Malstatt Burbach near Saarbrücken in the
Kingdom of Prussia and Empire of Germany do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide a block for building purposes which shall
not be liable to be injured by the influence of the weather and also resisting the action
of fire and serving chiefly as a substitute for sandstone.
According to this invention I employ furnace slag and this I conduct from the
furnace itself in a liquid condition through channels. At the end of said channels
gratings are provided so as to keep back the impurities contained in the slag.
The pure liquid slag is next run into moulds of wrought or cast iron corresponding
to the shape of the blocks it is required to produce.
To prevent adhesion of the slag to the moulds the latter are (previous to the casting
of the slag therein) coated internally with a layer of loam or clay. After casting the
slag is allowed to cool in a sheltered place.
In the manner above described blocks and mouldings as well as bricks of great
durability and capable of resisting fire may be produced from Furnace slag.
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 manufacture of all kinds of blocks and mouldings for building purposes from
liquid slag substantially as herein before set forth.
Dated this 28th day of November 1887.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1887
Complete Left, 12th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 13th Apr., 1888
JAMES WILLIAM BENNETT 46A King William Street, London Bridge, E.C.
Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Lawn Tennis Poles of wood, iron, or other material with winder or strainer, the
Poles dropping into independent sockets, made of one piece of metal, constructed so
as to form of the one piece circular or other shape socket for the Pole to drop
into earth plate on each side of same, & point for driving into the ground.

page_text: JAMES WILLIAM BENNETT Ironmonger of 46ª King William Street London
Bridge E.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 :-
My invention consists of an improvement in Lawn Tennis poles and the Socket
to receive the same.
Lawn tennis polos made according to my invention may be made either of wood
iron or other suitable material.
A winder being attached to the pole for the tightening the Net The lower end of
the poles or an iron or other tube or rod attached to or let into the pole drops into a
ground socket which forms the special feature of my invention This Socket is
constructed of steel iron or other suitable material and is stamped or otherwise
constructed of one piece of metal so made as to form from the one piece of metal a
circular or other shaped Socket for the pole to drop into, a broad earth plate to
give the requisite resistance to the strain of the net. A point to enable it to
be driven into the ground the point being strengthened by a plug of steel or other
metal which is then welded to the point of Socket.
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 Lawn tennis pole and a socket constructed out of a single piece of Steel or other
suitable metal for pole to drop into and a broad earth plate for resisting the strain of
the net and a point for driving such lawn tennis pole Socket into the ground-
substantially as and for the purpose described.
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Combined Stationery ana EUTICA от Holder ΤΟΥ Current Letters, Documents, Newspapers, and Periodicals.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 3rd Aug., 1888
Combined Stationery ana EUTICA
от Holder ΤΟΥ Current
Letters, Documents, Newspapers, and Periodicals.
ALFRED COTGREAVE 30 St. Johns Hill Grove Wandsworth, London, S.W.
Librarian do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of an ordinary stationery case, the lids or doors of which are fitted with 1
diagonal bottomless shelves in which can be placed current letters, Documents, News-
papers and periodicals, without folding.
They are kept in position, & so that the headings can be seen, by a metal spring or
clip.
The invention is designed to enable anyone to keep secure & in constant view &
ready access, letters, papers, and periodicals until they are answered or finally dealt
with.
ALFRED COTGREAVE.

page_text: Letters, Documents, Newspapers, and Periodicals.
ALFRED COTGREAVE 30 St. Johns Hill Grove Wandsworth London S.W.
(Librarian) 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, reference being made to accompanying drawings :—
The invention consists of an arrangement of shelves A diagonally placed in a
frame B so as to leave a clear space C at the back that papers D of any length may
be inserted without folding. Each shelf is fitted with a spring E or clip F which
supports and secures the papers placed thercon in such a position that the headings or
- titles are distinctly visible as shown in fig. 1. The spring or clip may either be
attached to the top of each shelf and work downwards to secure the papers thereon
as F, or it may be attached to the back of each shelf and work against the shelf next
above it as E. I do not confine myself to the use of any particular spring or clip.
The frame may be made of any material and of any size, and may be fitted with
.movable shelves as required. The shelves may be placed at any suitable angle and be of
any required depth. The Rack may be fitted to the lid of a Stationary cabinet, or may
be used seperately.
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. In a Stationary Rack or Cabinet the use of springs or clips by which the papers
are kept in an upright position and are prevented from falling through, as herein
described.
2. The construction of the rack allowing a clear space between the shelves and the
back of the Rack or case, that papers of any length may be inserted without folding.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1888.
Fuses or other Suitable Articles.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 20th May, 1887.
Fuses or other Suitable Articles.
I, GEORGE CAMERON SILLAR of Victoria Works, Vine Street, Lambeth, in the
County of Surrey, 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 :-
My Invention relates to Improvements in binding apparatus for cut out fuses for
electrical circuits, or for binding purposes generally & has for its object the maintenance
of a constant pressure by the binder upon the thing bound.
To effect this I employ preferably a nut composed of two parts, the lower part or
plunger being the part in contact with the thing bound & being free to move in a
direction parallel with the axis of the nut, the other part being in firm contact with
the pin or bolt upon which it rests, either by having a screw thread cut in it or a
bayonet joint connection or by means of a binding screw or other suitable method.
Between the upper & lower parts of this nut, I insert a spring which tends to
separate them so that should any expansion or contraction of the thing bound take
place, the spring will compensate for it and cause a constant or nearly constant
pressure to be exerted.
My Invention will be more readily understood on reference being made to the Sheet
of Drawings accompanying and forming part of this my complete specification.
Fig. 1, shews an elevation in section of my improved binding nut where it is attached
to the pin or bolt by the screw thread cut in it.
Fig. 2, shews an elevation in section of my improved binding nut, where it is
attached to the pin or bolt by means of a bayonet joint.
Fig. 3, shews an elevation in section of my improved binding nut, where it is
attached to the pin or bolt by means of a binding screw.
A. A & A² in Figs. 1. 2. 3, is the upper portion or part of my improved nut, which
is attached by the means shewn to the pin or bolt.

page_text: B. B & B2 in Figs. 1. 2. 3 is the lower part or plunger which is in contact with the
thing bound, it being free to move in a direction parallel with the axis of the nut.
C. C & C in Figs. 1. 2. 3. is the spring, by which a constant or practically constant
pressure is exerted on the thing bound.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
(1.) A screw nut or other suitable binding apparatus so constructed that there shall
be interposed between the binder and the thing bound a suitable spring or springs,
which shall compensate for any alteration in the distance between them, substantially
as described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 16th Sept., 1887.
I, JAMES THEODORE GRIFFIN, of Oncota, Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead, Middlesex,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been communicated
to me from abroad by Robert Jesse Henderson, of Oswego, New York, United
States of America, Engineer and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
The object of this invention, is to manufacture a compound from a combination of
Para Rubber or its equivalent, Asbestos fibre, Asbestos Powder, Whalebone, in powder,
Earth Wax, such as Paraffine, Ozokerite, or similar substance and carbon such as soot,
lampblack and the like, these are amalgamated under the application of heat and
moulded into any desired article or form and then cured by sulphur and heat in the
ordinary way which rubber compounds are cured in order to bring the article so made
into a solid compact body somewhat soft to the touch yet sufficiently hard to withstand
abrasion or friction.
It is unaffected by the atmosphere, by acids, and by oils, which renders it
particularly suited as glands or packing for engines, pumps, and the like and will
answer all the purposes for which ebonite, vulcanite, or similar products are now used.
The proportions of the above ingredients or their equivalents may be varied to suit
the particular purpose for which it is intended, and as an example of the proportions
I take, say,
40%
20
°
°
°
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Para Rubber.
-Asbestos Fibre.
20 -Asbestos Powder.
10%
5
°
°
5%
24%
-Ground Whalebone.
Earth Wax.
-Carbon.
Sulphur.
These are admixed with the Para Rubber while in a semi-plastic state by rollers or
other appliances and the mass is moulded to the desired form under pressure or is

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :—
The preparation or treatment of the ingredients herebefore mentioned or their
equivalents for producing a compound and the manufacture of articles for various
useful purposes therefrom as set forth.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said J. T. Griffin.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 12th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1888
1 HENRY ALFRED LEVERETT, of No. 41 Parliament Street, in the City of
Westminster, Secretary to a Public Company, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to an improvement in bottles whereby I prevent sediment
rising within the bottle and mixing with the clear liquid when the bottle is tilted or
the liquor is being decanted, and it consists in making the bottle with a double
bottom, the inner or false bottom or diaphragm being preferably fannel shaped with
an opening in the centre of the inverted cone through which sediment will deposit on
to the actual bottom of the bottle, the inclined sides of the inverted cone forming the
false bottom leading the sediment to this central opening from which may descend a
flange or short tube; the false bottom or diaphragin may be of other form and have
more than one orifice if found desirable. The space between the two bottoms may be
regulated according to the size of the bottle and the nature of the liquid it is intended
to contain.
In decanting liquid from a bottle having my improvement, the sediment deposited
between the two bottoms will when the bottle is tilted be guided by the inclined sides
and flange or tube of the cone towards the lowest part of the actual bottom and be
there retained.

page_text: I, HENRY ALFRED LEVERETT Devereux Chambers, Temple in the City of London,
Secretary to a Public Company 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 improvement in bottles whereby 1 prevent sediment
rising within the bottle & mixing with the clear liquid within when the hottle is tilted
or the liquor is being decanted, and it consists in making the bottles with a double
bottom, the inner or false bottom A or diaphragm being preferably funnel shaped
with an opening in the centre of the inverted cone through which sediment will
deposit onto the actual bottom B of the bottle the inclined sides of the inverted cone
forming the false bottom leading the sediment to this central opening from which
may descend a flange or short tube, the false bottom or diaphragm may be of other
form & have more than one orifice if found desirable. This space between the two
bottoms may be regulated according to the size of the bottle & the nature of the liquid
it is intended to contain.
In decanting liquor from a bottle having my improvement the sediment deposited
between the two bottoms will when the bottle is tilted be guided by the Cinclined sides
and flange or tube of the cone towards the lowest part of the actual bottom and be
there retained.
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
That this invention will stop sediment from mixing with the clear liquid when the
bottle is tilted.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th June, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 16th Aug., 1887.

page_text: Enabling the advertiser to ascertain which mediums of advertising answer his
purpose, and to regulate his expenditure accordingly.
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 method of advertising by which is ascertained, automatically, from which medium
of advertising an application results.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1887
Specification Accepted, 13th Jan., 1888
I, THOMAS PEEL of Waterloo Lane Bramley, near Leeds in the County of York,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to form the uppers of boots from fewer pieces,
effecting thereby a saving of material in the manufacture of the same, also producing
boots of better quality.
In the accompanying drawings Figs. 1 and 2 represent the parts cut out ready to
be put together to form the boot upper, and Fig. 3 shews the parts put together
forming the boot upper.
Hitherto the various parts forming the boot upper have been cut out separately and
afterwards sewn together.
Now in my improvements I take a piece of leather and cut it to the required shape
to form in one piece, the vamp or golosh A, bellows or tongue B and loop or pulling
on piece C, as shewn at Fig. 1. The leather having been cut to form as shewn at
Fig. 1 the part B forming the bellows or tongue requires blocking into shape to suit
formation of instep. Fig. 2 represents a piece of leather cut to such a shape as to
form one of the side quarters D and lining E of the boot, two of which are required.
The above parts shewn at Figs. 1 and 2 being formed as above described are now
placed together to form the boot upper, and sewn as shewn at Fig. 3; this being done
the upper is ready for the sole, which is applied in the usual way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :--
1st. Boot uppers having the vamp or golosh A, bellows or tongue B and loop or
pulling on piece C formed out of one piece of leather, substantially as and for the
purposes herein set forth.
2nd. Boot uppers having each side quarters D and lining E formed together out of
one piece of leather, substantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
T: 0th Jan of December 1987
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 19th Oct., 1888
LOUIS CLIFFORD Cox of Ravenstone in the County of Leicestershire, Colliery
Manager & Mining Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This Invention consists of an arrow shaped wedge, having a top and bottom case,
made of steel or other suitable metal. I construct a shaft of any required length
with a wedge shaped end, and one or more-wedge shaped wings-or projections. A
top and bottom case is made to fit the shaft, having taper grooves corresponding with
the wedge shaped projections on the shaft.
The arrow shaped shaft with its top and bottom case are placed in holes "similar
to those usually bored in coal seams for blasting purposes" and by means of a hammer
or other power the shaft is driven along the casing the wedge shaped projections
moving in the taper grooves spread the top and bottom case in a vertical direction
causing about an equal displacement at the back end and front of the hole.-The
shaft between the wedge shaped projections is free from friction.
Dated this 16th day of December 1887.
LOUIS CLIFFORD COX

page_text: 1 LOUIS CLIFFORD Cox of Ravenstone Leistershire 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 is
This invention relates to apparatus for loosening and dislodging masses of coal or
other minerals by introducing it into a bore hole and causing it to expand therein by
blows or pressure, as I will describe referring to the accompanying drawings, in which
Fig. 1 represents a longitudinal section and Fig. 2 a transverse section at XX.
a bar which is wedge shaped at its end B, also at its shank C, and which may have
other parts wedge shaped at intervals along it. On this bar is fitted a sleeve D which
is made in halves divided lengthwise and which has inside of it sloping faces such
as E and F corresponding to the wedge parts of A. The bar A along with the two
halves of the sleeve D put on the bar, is introduced into the bore hole, and then by
blows or pressure on the end G of the bar it is forced forwards, its wedge parts
expanding the sleeve and so straining apart the coal or mineral in which the hole
is bored.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is:-
Apparatus for getting coal or other mineral consisting of a bar having wedge
shaped parts in combination with a sleeve made in halves and having internal inclines
corresponding with the wedge parts of the bar, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 14th day of September 1888.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Alarums or brakes од ІгаДУ.
DUGALD DRUMMOND of 186 Bath Street Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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:
My invention relates to apparatus for warning engine drivers on locomotives when
they are passing railway signals at "danger," so that in foggy weather, when the
signals may be invisible, they are apprised of their condition. I will describe this
apparatus referring to the accompanying drawings.
Figs. 1 and 2 shew how a trigger mounted by one of the rails acts on apparatus
arranged on the locomotive, and Fig. 3 is an end view of the locomotive shewing
this apparatus in position.
A trigger, which may be an angle bar A, is mounted inside the rail on a stud or shaft B
and is connected to the signal pull so that it raised by a crank C or otherwise when
the arm of the signal is at "danger." When the bar A is thus raised as indicated in
Fig. 2, a detent, lever D pivotted on the engine is in passing pushed by it from the
position shewn in Fig. 1 to that shewn in Fig. 2 and disengages a lever E which is
When the train has a
linked to a vertical rod F urged downwards by a spring G.
fluid pressure or vacuum brake, the movement of the lever E opens a cock or valve H
for the admission or discharge of the operating fluid, thus applying the brakes
automatically and retarding or stopping the train without the intervention of the men
in charge. The driver standing on the footplate can at any time, by means of a lever J,
work the apparatus so as to put on the brakes, or restore the apparatus to its normal
condition.
In cases where there is no fluid pressure or vacuum brake, the apparatus, instead of
being connected to a cock or valve as described, may be arranged to make or break
electrical contact whereby a gong K in the engine cab is caused to sound and to
continue to sound until the driver breaks contact by raising the lever.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
In combination with a trigger mounted on a railway line and connected to a signal
so as to be raised when the signal is at "danger," a detent and a spring lever on the
locomotive arranged to be actuated by the raised trigger so as to cause the brakes to
be applied automatically or an electric gong to sound, substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth.
Dated this 14th day of December 1887
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1887
Complete Left, 23rd Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 27th Jan., 1888
CHARLES PHILLIPSBOURN
URNE 21/24 Whitecross Street London E.C. Merchant
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A sheet of porcelain or other suitable material on which is affixed a barometer, an
ordinary thermometer and a "minimum" thermometer the latter being for the
purpose of indicating the lowest temperature.
Dated this 18th day of November 1887.
Improvements in Machinery for Stretching and Twisting Silk or other Yarn.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in Machinery for Stretching and Twisting
Silk or other Yarn.
I WILLIAM STANNARD of Leek in the County of Stafford Silk 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 and drawings.
:-
A & B are frames to support the different parts of the machinery.
C is a wooden shelf in which are fixed pegs to hold the bobbins.
D) is a roller in which are a series of grooves E running round the roller.
F is a smaller roller placed in front of the larger one with grooves to correspond to.
those in the larger one.
G and H are two rollers exactly the same as D and F.
The larger and smaller roller in each case are connected by wheels arranged so
that the larger one will not take up faster than the smaller one.
The two large rollers D & G are geared together by upright shaft and wheels and
the top roller Gruns faster than the bottom one D.
I is a guide rod on which are loose púllies J.
K is a spindle with flyer which is driven from centre shaft L.
At the end of the machine is the necessary gearing and wheels for guiding the silk
on the bobbins also for connecting and driving the rollers.
The silk or other yarn is first spun on an ordinary spinning mill then two or more
bobbins containing the silk or other yarn are placed on the pegs in shelf C.
The ends of the silk from these bobbins are placed together and wrapped several
times round the grooves E in the two rollers D & F.
The grooves E in the rollers are made to prevent the silk from slipping.
The ends of the silk or other yarn are then taken and wrapped several times round
the grooves in the top rollers G and H.

page_text: The top rollers going faster than the bottom ones cause the silk to, stretch thus
making it perfect for twisting.
The ends of the silk or other yarn are taken from the top rollers and passed over
the pulley or guide rod I, then descend to bobbin on spindle K on which they are
twisted and wound by the flyer in the ordinary manner.
Having thus 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 general combination and arrangement of the parts forming an improved
machine for stretching and twisting silk or other yarn as described and shown in
figure 1.
2. The arrangements for stretching the silk or other yarn as shown in figures 1
and 2ª.
3. The addition of grooves in the rollers as shewn more particularly in figure 4.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Sept., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 5th June, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted. 17th Aug., 188
1 CHARLES MAC MAHON of Georges Street East Melbourne Australia Knight
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A tree for a lady's or gentleman's saddle to be cut or stamped out of sheet steel and
then moulded as required & to be fitted in the case of a lady's saddle with a fixed or
5 moveable crutch.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1887.

page_text: 1 CHARLES MAC MAHON of George Street East Melbourne Victoria Australia
Knight do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
sane is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
A saddle tree made wholly of steel stamped out in four sections lettered A B C & D
in accompanying drawing and joined together by iron or copper rivets each individual
section can thus be separately renewed so that the tree can easily be repaired.
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
Having a saddle tree made wholly of steel which is lighter more elastic & more
easily repaired than any other substance which has heretofore been used for that
Durpose.