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An Improvement in the Manufacture of Imitation Stone, Slate, Marble, and Wood.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 6th July, 1891-Accepted, 6th Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Imitation Stone, Slate,
Marble, and Wood.
JOHN FREDERICK CHIVERALL of 35 Muschamp Road East Dulwich in the
County of Surrey and ALFRED CHIVERALL of 35 Worlingham Road East
Dulwich in the said County of Surrey Manufacturers do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to produce by an improved method imitation stone
slate marble and wood. In carrying out our invention we take 94 per cent. of
Keens parian cement, plaster, stone dust or the like material 4 per cent. of sulphate
of iron or any like material and two per cent. coloring matter or in such quantities
as may be necessary to meet our requirements and cover the entire surface with
varnish and with or without colour or colours as may be required to produce the
imitation of the stone slate marble or wood desired and then rub down with rotten
stone or any similar ingredient to produce such a surface as may be necessary.
Dated this Sixth day of October 1890.
JOHN FREDERICK CHIVERALL.
ALFRED CHIVERALL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Imitation Stone, Slate,
Marble, and Wood.
We, JOHN FREDERICK CHIVERALL of 35, Muschamp Road, East Dulwich, in
the County of Surrey and ALFRED CHIVERALL of 35, Worlingham Road, East
Dulwich, in the said County of Surrey, Manufacturers, 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 our invention is to produce by an improved method imitation stone,
slate, marble and wood. In carrying out our invention we take 94 per cent. of
Keens parian cement, plaster, stone dust or the like material, 4 per cent. sulphate of
iron or any like material and 2 per cent. colouring matter or in such quantities as
may be necessary, to meet our requirements and cover the. entire surface with
varnish and with or without colours as may be required to produce the imitation of
the stone, slate, marble or wood desired and then rub down with rotten stone or any
similar ingredient to produce such a surface as may be necessary.
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:
In the manufacture of imitation or artificial stone, slate, marble and wood, the
employment of a composition consisting of Keen's parian cement, plaster, stone
dust, or the like incorporated in or about the proportions specified with sulphate of
iron or other similar material and suitable colouring ingredients, the said com-
position being subsequently coated with varnish or the like and treated in the
manner set forth.
Dated this 6th day of July 1891.
An Improvement in Pedals for Bicycles and Tricycles.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Pedals for Bicycles and Tricycles.
We, WILLIAM HENRY HALLETT, of Sunningdale, Bensham Manor Road, Thornton
Heath, in the County of Surrey, Oil and Color Merchant, and BEN VAUGHAN JONES,
of 128, Bensham Manor Road, aforesaid, 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
This Invention has for its object to ensure that the pedals of a bicycle or tricycle
(particularly the former) are always presented to the foot of the rider in the proper
horizontal position, so that the rider is enabled to at once place his feet upon the pedals
immediately after mounting without liability of pressing first upon the side or edge of
the pedal, which is apt to occur especially when night-riding and may discommode the
rider and even lead to an accident. The maintenance by the pedals of a horizontal
position is also of advantage in reducing liability of injury to the cranks in case of
a fall.
The Invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing which represents a
perspective view of a pedal with the appliance fitted thereto for causing the pedal to
constantly maintain the horizontal position. Said appliance consists of a weight a
formed preferably of a disc of india rubber secured by a bolt and nut b to one of the
end cheeks c of the pedal at a point immediately below the crank pin d and either to
the inner or the outer face of the cheek c. There may be one such weight affixed to
each of the pedal cheeks or to one of them only and in any case the weight of the disc
is made proportionate to the weight of the pedal to which it is applied, by being
provided with a number of holes e in which lead pins are inserted when it is desired
to increase the weight of the disc, the lead pins fitting tightly in the holes and being
retained securely therein by the clinging character of the india-rubber of which the
disc a is made. Although india-rubber is preferred for the purpose, the disc a might
be made of metal or other material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is;
1. Weighting the pedals of bicycles or tricycles so as to cause them to preserve the
horizontal position on the crank pin, substantially as specified..
2. An adjustable pedal weight, consisting of a disc of india-rubber loaded with lead
weights inserted in holes therein, as specified.
W. H. HALLETT.
B. V. JONES.
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane, London, Patent Agents.
An Improvement in Marline Pins.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Marline Pins.
I BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TODD of 93 Taggart Street in the County of Alleghenny
State of Pennsylvania United States of America 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 splicing rope great difficulty is experienced in inserting and passing the rope
between the strands of the other piece of rope on account of the strands closing
up when the marline pin is removed prior to entering the rope between the strands.
Now my invention relates to an improvement in marline pins; and it .consists of
a hollow pin having a hinged section provided with teeth whereby the splicing
rope may be placed in the cavity of the pin and the hinged section with its teeth
closed down, and the teeth entering the rope hold it firmly.
To enable others skilled in the art with which my invention is most clearly con-
nected to make and use it, I will proceed to describe it.
In the accompanying drawings, which form part of my Specification,
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section of the marline pin with the hinged section thrown
out in dotted lines.
Fig. 2 is a view of the marline pin showing the manner of forcing it through and
between the strands of rope.
In the drawings, A represents the body of the marline pin, which is made of any
suitable material and provided with a cavity or chamber F, a portion B of said
pin is hinged at D, and is provided with teeth C. One end of the pin is pointed as at E.
The operation is as follows: The rope to be spliced or inserted between the strands
of the other piece of rope is passed into the pin through the opening H and up into
the cavity or chamber F. The hinged section B is then closed down, and the teeth C
entering the rope will hold it firmly within the marline pin.
The point E is then entered between the strands of the other section of rope, as
shown in Fig. 2, which will open up and separate the strands, and thus allow the
marline pin and the rope inserted therein to be drawn through, and the rope is spliced
in the usual manner.
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 hollow marline pin having a hinged section provided with teeth whereby the
splicing or securing rope may be placed in the cavity or chamber of the said pin
and said hinged section closed down for holding it therein as herein described and
shown.
Dated the 25th day of Aromat 1890
"
Per pro J. T. KING,
J. Johnson,
Agent.
An Improved Candlestick.
Year: 1890

page_text: CUDIT LEIE SI DUINTATION.
An Improved Candlestick.
I, SAMUEL WHITBURN of No. 26 Woodhead Street, North Fitzroy, Melbourne in
the Colony of Victoria, Bricklayer 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 been devised for the purpose of providing a candlestick which
will admit of the candle being entirely consumed instead of as at present leaving a
certain amount in the socket to be wasted.
The essential feature of my invention consists in constructing the stem of the
candlestick with a quick screw thread, which may consist of a piece of copper or other
wire, soldered or otherwise secured in a spiral form around the outside of said stem,
over which according to my invention is fitted a correspondingly screw threaded tube
or sleeve having an upper flaring end adapted to serve the purpose of the ordinary
candle socket. Upon the upper end of the stem of the candlestick is soldered or
otherwise secured, a small spike or pin which projects upwardly within the candle
socket, and which enters the lower end of the candle and assists in keeping it in
position.
With my improved candlestick when the candle has nearly burnt out, the screw-
threaded socket above mentioned may be turned round so as to lower it and thus
bring a fresh length of candle into use, and if desired said socket may be lowered until
its upper end is level with the lower end of the candle when the latter being supported
by the upwardly projecting spike or pin above mentioned may be entirely consumed
without wasting it.
The screw thread on the fixed stem may of course be made in other ways than that
berein described, for instance it may be stamped or indented in the metal, and the screw-
thread in the sleeve which fits over it may be made in any of the well known methods
adopted by tinsmiths and metalworkers.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:
A represents the stem of my improved candlestick upon which is formed a screw-
thread B, whilst C represents the movable tube or sleeve which as hereinbofore
mentioned is fitted over the upper end of said stem and is provided with a corre-
sponding screw-thread D. E represents the small spike or pin which is secured to
the upper end of the stem A and which projects upwardly within the sleeve or
socket and enters the lower end of the candle and thereby serves to retain same in
position.
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 1
claim is:-
A candlestick having a scrow thread made on its fixed stem, and a corresponding
screw thread on the tube or sleeve which fits over such fixed stem substantially as
herein described and explained and as illustrated in my drawings.
Dated this Eighth day of September One thousand eight hundred and ninety.
Improved Process for the Production of Dyed Cotton Yarns or Threads.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1890-Accepted. 6th Dec
1800
MORE
SPECIFICATION.
Improved Process for the Production of Dyed Cotton Yarns
or Threads.
I, THEODOR SALZMANN of Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria, Factory Proprietor, 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 process for producing uniformly or variously dyed or
shaded cotton yarns or threads, and it consists essentially in taking the sliver or
roving as it comes from the batting, carding, and other preparatory machines of the
cotton spinning process, and after forming it into hanks, subjecting it in this form to
the dyeing operation, whereupon the sliver or roving is subjected to the usual fine
roving and spinning processes whereby it is stretched and doubled so as to produce
uniformity in, or a mixing or shading of the colour of the yarn or thread.
For the above purpose the cotton wool is opened carded, and stretched in the
usual manner, and is then twisted and wound up on a coarse or medium bobbin-and-
fly frame. The roving, while on the bobbin, is then boiled in a vat containing water
in which is dissolved caustic carbonate of soda or caustic soda and, while wet, it is
warped or formed into hanks.
The hanks thus produced are then dyed, squeezed, and dried, after which the dyed
roving hanks are reeled and placed in a medium or fine bobbin-and-fly frame, in
which the threads are at the same time doubled.
The proper stretch of the dyed roving is obtained in the frame by placing the front
and middle stretching rollers at a greater distance apart, and also by effecting a
somewhat greater pressure between each pair of pressing rollers than is the case in
stretching undyed rovings.
In many cases it is necessary to use for the front upper pressing roller a milled
iron roller.
A roving is thus obtained which is then placed in a fine-spinning machine, where,
by repeated doubling (3, 4, 5 &c. times, according to requirements) of yarns of the
ame or of different colours, a thread is obtained which may be either of uniform
olor or of varying shades or of mixed colors.
The further treatment of the thread takes place in the usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
on and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
aim is
The process for dyeing cotton yarns or threads, wherein a roving or twisted sliver
the form of hanks is subjected to the dyeing process, and is then subjected to a
inning and doubling process for the purpose of producing yarns or threads of
ther uniform color or of shaded or mixed colors, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 6th day of November 1890.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Appliance for Safely Extinguishing Matches.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Safely Extinguishing Matches.
I, FRANCIS HENRY KEEBLE of 9 Rupert Street St. James' London Cabinet
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 :-
It consists in providing a suitable sheath or pocket, of an incombustible material
either metal, china, or canvas & wood rendered sufficiently fireproof, & attaching
the same to the tops or sides of match boxes or.covers.
The forms found most practicable being that of a scissors sheath or a wide conical
pocket, or the same in two parts, laid on the box, either permanently fixed, or capable
of being slid on & off for cleaning.
Or the extinguishing arrangement may be made vertical & formed into a block
which can be stood where boxes are used.
the
The object being, that when a match has been ignited & served its purpose,
burning end (which is now only a source of danger) is to be thrust into the pocket
where it is safely extinguished.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
.
1. A ready means of getting rid of ignited matches after use by providing safety
pockets either attached to the match boxes, or standing close by, & so preventing
the danger by fire, arising from matches being thrown about when still alight.
2. Greater cleanliness in the use of matches is ensured by these means.
CAL
A 1000
F. H. KEEBLE.
Improvements in Separators for Treating Middlings, Grain, and other Materials.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Separators for Treating Middlings, Grain, and other
Materials.
We JOHN SMITH, and JOSIAH COURSE, both of Carshalton in the County of Surrey,
Machinists and Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in machines for separating the light
impurities from grain middlings and other materials and consists in the combination
with an ordinary vibrating sieve of a series of superposed shallow trays or troughs
partially covered by similar trays or troughs which act as baffle plates, causing the
impurities which are drawn towards the top of the machine by the usual fan to be
deposited in one or other of the tiers of troughs instead of being carried away by
the blast.
In the accompanying drawing, Fig. 1 represents a sectional elevation of such parts
of a purifier, as are necessary to explain my invention, and Fig. 2 is a cross section
thereof.
A is the ordinary feed hopper. B the vibrating sieve. C the fan for drawing up
the impurities, and D the delivery trough for carrying away the sifted material, all
of which parts are of ordinary construction. E are the shallow troughs (preferably
of zinc) which form the subject of my invention, these troughs being fixed above
the sieve, either longitudinally (as shown) or transversely to the machine. Over these
troughs are placed the baffle plates F which are in reality similar in construction to
the troughs E, but fixed in an inverted position in such manner as to overlap the
openings between the troughs E, and so obstruct the current of air to the fan, or
break it up into a multitude of small currents causing the floating particles to impinge
against the baffle plates, and drop into the troughs E from which they may be readily
collected, either by imparting a vibratory motion to the troughs, or by means of
ordinary convergers.
In practice it is found that the heavier particles drop into the lower troughs, and
the lighter ones into those above, in regular gradation.
The nature of my invention once understood, it will be readily seen that the size,
number, or sectional form of the troughs, is comparatively immaterial, as also is the
method of fixing the same.
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 1
claim is :-
1. In a purifier, the employment of troughs or trays E to catch the material usually
carried away by the blast, substantially as described and illustrated by the accom-
panying drawings.
2. In a purifier, the combination of the troughs or trays E with baffle plates F as
and for the purpose described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 27th day of November 1890
HUGHES, SON & CO.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
A New or Improved Process for the Treatment of Tea of Impaired or Inferior Quality.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 19th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Process for the Treatment of Tea of Impaired
or Inferior Quality.
I JAMES DANIEL CAHILL of 6 Great George Street, Cork in the County of Cork
Ireland, Commercial Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:—
My Invention relates to a new or improved process for the treatment of tea of
impaired depreciated or inferior quality and has for its object to restore such tea to
its former state and to considerably improve the flavor, pungency and appearance
thereof.
The imported tea which is stored or kept too long has a well known tendency to
absorb moisture to the extent of about 4% and to become consequently depreciated
and impaired in value. Now the chief object of my invention is not only to restore
such impaired or depreciated tea to its former and proper state, but to still further
improve the same in every respect.
According to my invention I subject tea to the action of air heated at a temperature
of about 180° F. and bring the same in contact with a heated surface, by causing the
said tea to travel slowly through a cylinder of any suitable description heated
outwardly by gas or other suitable heating medium, and revolved in any convenient
manner, the ten being fed at one end of the cylinder and discharged at the other
through any suitable openings or outlett. I treat by this process all teas that are
impaired or depreciated and I likewise subject to the same treatment, teas of inferior
quality but not thus impaired or gone off" according to the term used in the trade.
Tea of impaired or inferior quality treated according to my process acquires the
following improvements or qualities:
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5. It yields a malty liquor which becomes creamy on cooling while at the same
time it looses the dullness and greyness which it possessed before, and impaired its
value.
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 process for restoring and improving teas of impaired or inferior quality
consisting in subjecting the same to the action of air heated at a temperature of
about 180° F. in an enclosed revolving vessel of cylindrical or other form heated
outwardly the said tea being caused to travel through the said vessel substantially as
and for the purpose described.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
Improvements in Stands for Oil Lamps.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 3rd Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stands for Oil Lamps.
I, FRED RYLAND, Ironfounder, West Bromwich, 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 stands for oil lamps and its object is to
provide a safer and more rigid connection between the cast iron or other inetallic
stand and the reservoir containing the oil. Hitherto it has been customary to form
the said reservoir with a short stem cemented or otherwise secured in a metallic
connecting piece, the lower portion of said connection being screwed or otherwise
fixed on to the base standard. This connecting piece is liable to become injured or
it may become disjointed from the said standard thereby causing an accident, there
being no protection afforded thereto.
Now my improvements are directed to overcome this defect and in carrying my
invention into effect I form the upper part of the standard with a cup shaped top or
collar which will entirely surround the said connection thereby affording a protection
to the connecting piece and to the underside of the reservoir, imparting a more
substantial appearance to the lamp, and giving a better grip for the hand in moving
the lamp from one place to another.
In order that my invention may be more readily understood reference is made to
the accompanying drawings which:-
Fig. 1 shows my invention applied to a lamp the improvements being indicated in
dotted lines.
Fig. 2 is a sectional view thereof, and,
Fig. 3 shew, in section, a modification of the invention.
A is the base of the lamp, and B the standard; (is the reservoir, the said
reservoir being formed with a short stem C Fig. 2, which is fixed as before described
in a socket in the metallic connecting piece D. This connecting piece D is screwed
or otherwise attached to the standard B.
The upper part of the said standard is made in the form of a cup shaped collar as
shewn at B, cast on to the top of the stand or as hereinafter described the upper
edge fitting close to the underside of the reservoir (thereby surrounding the
connecting piece D, and preventing injury to the latter.
In the modification shewn in Fig. 3 the before mentioned cup shaped top is
replaced by a loose collar B² screwed on to the top of the standard but it will be
evident that the details of construction may be varied to suit the design of the
lamp without departing from the spirit of my invention.
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 :-
Enclosing the conncting piece between the reservoir and the standard of oil lamps
substantially as, and for the purposes described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 29th day of November 1890.
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A New Game Apparatus.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 24th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Game Apparatus.
I, JOSEPH SYMONDS FOSTER, of Salem, County of Essex and State of Massa-
chusetts, U.S.A., Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The new game apparatus hereinafter described consists essentially of a track or
roadway having a pin substantially parallel to, or at an angle with the track or road-
way and a wheel having peripheral openings or pockets, the object to be achieved
being to roll the wheel along the track or roadway and cause it to be impaled upon
the said pin.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a game apparatus embodying my invention.
Figure 2 an end elevation thereof looking from the right.
Figure 3 shews the wheel in section.
A, Figure 1, represents a track or roadway consisting of a bottom board a, two
sides a a² and an end piece a³. The end piece has a pin b shown in Figure 1 which
occupies a position substantially parallel to the bottom board a or it may be placed at
an angle with the said bottom.
The wheel c (or a ball may be used) is provided with one or more peripheral
openings or pockets 3.
In using the game the end of the track or roadway having the pin is held slightly
lower than the other, and the wheel is placed at the end 4 as shown by full lines
Figure 1 so as to roll along the said track until the opening 3 is passed over the pin b,
as shown by the dotted lines in Figure 1.
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 new game apparatus hereinbefore described comprising a track or roadway
provided with a pin arranged substantially parallel to or at an angle with the said
track, and a wheel or ball having a peripheral opening as, and for the purpose,
set forth.
Dated the 27th day of November 1890.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Elastic Chain.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 1st Mar.. 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Elastic Chain.
I, WILLIAM WILSON HORN, of the Firm of Horn & Son, of 151 Strand, London,
Middlesex, Patent Agent, (a communication to me from abroad by Charles Redwood,
of Denison City, in the County of Grayson and State of Texas, 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 :-
The object of this invention is to provide a chain which will yield longitudinally,
when subjected to a tensile strain; and to this end the invention consists in the
construction and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter described and claimed.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this
specification, in which similar figures of reference indicate corresponding parts in
all the views.
Figure 1 is a view of a section of a chain made in accordance with the terms of
my invention. Figure 2 is a view of the chain as it appears when under tension, and
Figure 3 is a perspective view of one of the chain-links.
In constructing such a chain as the one illustrated in the drawings above referred
to I take a wire 10, bend it at 2, and at 3, I form eyes adapted to receive the body
of the adjacent link.
In practice I prefer that the links should approximate the form shown in the
drawings; but I desire it to be understood that any proper link which would yield
under tension could be employed without departing from the spirit of my invention.
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. An elastic chain consisting in flexible wire loops having eyes at their ends and
bulging or bowed between their ends, the body of one loop being passed through
the eyes of the adjacent loop, and all of said loops being placed flatwise, or in the
ame plane, substantially as set forth.
2. A chain made of links, each link consisting of a length of wire formed with
yes or loops at each end receiving the body of the adjacent link, and each link
haped to contract perpendicularly and expand longitudinally when under tension, the
yes of one link sliding towards each other on the link passing therethrough and
way from the eyes when strain is applied to the chain, thereby increasing the whole
ength of the chain, and the length of the chain being contracted by the lateral or
erpendicular expansion of its links when relieved of strain, substantially as set
orth.
Dated this 28th day of Jannar♥ 1900.
An Improved Method of and Kiln for Burning Bricks.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 15th Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of and Kiln for Burning Bricks.
I, PATRICK CREAN of No. 1 Elizabeth Terrace, Crumlin Road, Belfast, Brick
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 :-
This invention relates to kilns for burning bricks and it has for its object, by an
improved construction of the kiln and method of burning the bricks, to effect a
considerable saving of fuel and labour.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings whereon-
Fig. 1 represents in front elevation part of a brick kiln as constructed in accordance
with my invention.
Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the kiln and
Fig. 3 is a sectional plan on the line A, A, Fig. 2.
The improved kiln is built on nearly the same plan as the ordinary flame burning
kiln but there is provided, above the ordinary furnaces a, a series of small flues or
openings 6 and above these again a second series of small openings or flues c. The
furnaces a, also, are provided with perforated sole plates or gratings d upon which
the fuel is laid. The gratings d are raised above the floor of the kiln, as shown, for
the purpose of allowing air to pass in to assist combustion. When burning the
bricks, instead of the furnaces a being constantly open and kept fed with fuel as
usual, they are, under this invention, closed immediately after the kiln has been
steamed or about 36 hours after being lighted and the necessary heat is maintained
by introducing small quantities of slack or coal dust through the flues b. The flues c
are used for cooling purposes when required.
A kiln constructed and operated as hereinbefore described effects a great saving
both in fuel and labour.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is―
1. The herein before described method of burning bricks in kilns, consisting in
keeping the furnaces open until the bricks are steamed, then closing them and
maintaining the heat by introducing small quantities of slack or coal dust through
openings provided in the kiln above the furnaces, substantially as set forth.
2. A brick kiln made and operated substantially as hereinbefore described with
reference to the drawings annexed.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in Water Separators for Steam Boilers.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water Separators for Steam Boilers.
I, WILHELM WALTHER of Dentz near Cologne on the Rhine, Germany,
Engineer, 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:—
The arrangement consists, as shewn in the accompanying drawing, of a chamber A,
closed at the sides, within the upper part of the boiler, into which enters the front
branch or branches of the lower part of the boiler. The chamber is covered by a
double concave hood B against the inner surfaces a. a. of which the steam issuing from
the chamber is projected, and on which the steam deposits the water carried with
it, before it escapes by the lateral openings b. between the chamber and the
hood.
In order to prevent the water which is deposited on the hood from being carried
into the steam space of the boiler, a partition c is arranged, beginning at the
openings b. b. and continuing downwards below the water line as shewn on the left
band side. This partition may also consist of two parts c', cll as shewn on the right
hand side, or of even more parts with spaces between to allow of the escape of the
steam.
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 water separator for steam boilers, consisting of a chamber A and superimposed
hood B with internal concave surfaces a. a. and lateral exit openings b. b. for the
steam, and the guiding partition c or partitions c¹ c" for the water deposited.
Dated this 17th day of June 1890.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
s fors
Year: 1890

page_text: JOHN FOLLOCK THUN, VY 00Ɑ Lurner and w
Mill Street Bridgeton Glasgow, 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 Four heads (more or less).
b Slides for heads.
c Excentric for putting heads to any angle or bevel, slot on table, so that the
relative position of heads can be altered to any distance.
d Pulleys for driving excentrics for connecting rods for regulating the length of
slot or mortise.
e Connecting rods made so that they can contract or expand to alter the relative
position of heads.
Slide for raiseing or lowering tables on which the work is fixed to be operated
upon, raised or lowered by a screw at bottom.
9 Screws for raising the different heads to any height required.
Screws for fixing the work to table.
The work to be operated upon (is fixed by screws, which screws are fastened to
upper part of lowering and raiseing table F. This table has also slides whereby the
work to be operated upon, can be screwed in toward the morticing irons and back
when finished.
The heads A can be regulated to travel on slides B to any length of mortice required
by means of the excentrics driven by pullies D. The excentrics have a screw which
can shorten or lengthen the travel at pleasure. The heads A are driven from over-
head countershafts. Pulleys D are driven from the same countershafts or any other
means.
Slide (b) is the part where heads a travel, giving the mortice a shorter or longer
travel as required, which travel can be regulated to any length of mortice, by means
of screw on connecting rod (e). Eccentric (c) is fixed to slide (b) whereby the slide
can be fixed so as to carry head (a) on the same level as table (f) or at any angle
that may be required, or to put mortice at differant angles, or part straight, and part
angled on one piece of wood.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
(1st.) To make any number of slots or mortices by one action.
(2nd.) To put in the mortices or slots to any angle or bevel, or each to different
angles or bevels.
(3rd.) To mortice with greater accuracy than any single mortiser.
1000
Year: 1890

page_text: In some instances, as shown in Figure 6, the top piece may be made of non
conducting material, as celluloid, for instance, and be provided with a strip of
metal H, also stamped to conform to the inner contour of the top piece, and to
complete the electric connection between the contact screw and conductor terminal.
When it is desired to have a number of push buttons for different calls arranged
together, as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the base A is formed as before, being
struck up out of a single piece of material, and the top B is also made of a like
single piece, and the two are attached together, as before indicated. The various
screws E can be inserted from the bottom and adjusted with relation to the thumb
portions, and in order to prevent any accidental closure of the circuit between the
two adjacent sets of contacts, we insert midway between the screws in the base,
bearing pieces G, of some non-conducting material,
It will be seen from the above that the push button can be constructed very
cheaply, as the base and top may be struck up at a single operation and when they
are combined they furnish a push button in the form of a case in which the contacts
are absolutely protected from dust, moisture, or other extraneous matter, and the
device may be exceedingly small and still have a finished appearance and operate
with perfect accuracy and that it may be rectangular or other shape. When thus
made it may be secured to a desk, table, or other article of furniture, and occupy
but little room and not interfere with the ordinary functions of the article to which
it is applied.
Fig. 7. represents the push button device above described applied to a door
handle.
Fig. 8. is a face view showing it as an ornamental tablet D being the push
portion and
Fig. 9 shows it in the form of a hanging knob.
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 :-
1. A circuit closer or push button, consisting of a base and a flexible metallic cap
or cover constituting one of the contacts and enclosing the base, substantially as
described.
2. A two part case, one part supporting one of the contacts and the other enclosing
the first part and constituting the other contact, substantially as set forth.
3. A push button consisting of a flat base of non-conducting material having a
contact on the base and a top pieco provided with flanges embracing and converting
the outer edges of the base and having a thumb portion opposite the contact, the top
piece, flanges and thumb portion being formed of a single integral piece and connected
to the base piece by fastening devices oxtending through the flanges, substantially as
described.
4. A push button consisting of a base piece having a number of screw contacts
extending therethrough, and a metallic top piece embracing the base piece and having
a number of elevated thumb pieces and supporting pieces intermediate of the screw
contacts, substantially as described.
Dated this 19th day of November 1890.
112MLA
THILIF M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Associate Agent.
Improvement in Sectional Warping Machines.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th July, 1890-Accepted, 16th Aug., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Sectional Warping Machines.
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR BOOTH, of Bridgewater Mill, Walkden near Bolton in the
County of Lancaster, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to sectional warping machines and consists in an improved
construction or arrangement of the pressers of such machines. Ordinarily the end
of the presser lever or bar is bored out for the press bowl used for compressing the
warp, part of the end being cut away to allow the circumference of the press bowl
to project from the end of the presser. With this arrangement it is found that the
press bowl does not revolve but rubs on the warp, crashing and rubbing out the size
when the pressure applied is heavy and causing the yarn to become soft, while the
bowl itself is liable to become grooved. The object of my invention is to remedy
these faults, which I effect by forming the end of the presser with roller bearings
for the press bowl to revolve in.
On the sheet of drawings appended hereunto-
Fig. 1 shows a side view of the improved presser end and bowl,
Fig. 2, a plan of the same,
Fig. 3, a section.
The internal diameter of the end a² of the presser a is made larger than the outside
diameter of the press bowl b. The inside of the end al is formed with cavities c for
three rollers d and bearings at the sides of the cavities for the pivots d¹ of said rollers,
caps being screwed to the end a¹ to hold the rollers in their places when the bowl b
is taken out for exchanging it with another of greater or less length according to the
width of the section to be warped. The ends a² as of the end are carried forward to
within a short distance from the pressbowl b as shown for the purpose of holding it
when the presser is taken off the warp, the bowls being inserted from the side into the
presser end. The journal friction being thus transferred to the small pivots of the
rollers, the rollers and bowl will be freely revolved by the warp however great a
pressure is put upon the same and the defects hereinbefore pointed out will be obviated.
Instead of three rollers as shewn, more rollers may be used.
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 arrangement or construction of the pressers of sectional warping machines
with rollers for supporting the press bowl substantially as herein before described and
illustrated by the drawings.
W. T. EMMOTT,
Agent for the Applicant.
A Sliding Seat for Sitting Outside Window-sills for Window-cleaning Purposes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 10th Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Sliding Seat for Sitting Outside Window-sills for Window-cleaning
Purposes.
I, ARTHUR GREENAWAY of No. 76 Evilina Road Nunhead in the County of Surrey
Carpenter do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a sliding seat for sitting outside window sills for window
cleaning purposes whereby the construction of same is such as to afford a perfect
security to the person who may use it.
It will consist in its construction of plain deal or other material that I may choose
to make same of.
I may form my sliding seat of any given shape or size.
My sliding seat will contain grooves for bearers to run in and so constructed as to
form a stop on outside of stone sill-the said sliding seat when fixed stands level
with stop bead on the sash sill and is secured internally by a lever latch or other
contrivance of a similar nature.
I may construct or not a piece forming a back rest on same as circumstances may
require.
I may construct my sliding seat suitable for fixing to any size window sill and it
being of so simple a nature it may be fixed or removed with ease by any person.
Dated thin 17th IS 1800
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Sliding Seat for Sitting Outside Window-sills for Window-cleaning
Purposes.
I, ARTHUR GREENAWAY, late of No. 76 Evelina Road, Nunhead, London S.E. now
residing at No. 9 Peckham Park, Peckham, London S.E. in the County of Surrey,
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 sliding seat for cleaning windows. My invention relates to a sliding seat for
sitting outside window sills for window cleaning purposes, whereby the same is to
afford perfect security to the person who may use it. can construct my seat of wood
or any other material I may choose to make same of.
I can make my sliding seat to any size required. My sliding seat will contain
grooves for bearers to run in, and so constructed as to form a stop on outside stone
sill, the said sliding seat, when fixed, stands level with stop bead on sash sill, and is
secured internally by a screw in a slotted iron or other metal plate.
I construct my sliding seat with high folding back, or with low fixed back. 1
construct my sliding seat so that it may be applied to any size window sill, and it being
so simple it can be fixed or removed with ease by any person. Anyone can sit or
stand upon it with perfect security. It can be used by painters for painting the out-
side window sashes and frames. The bearers attached to the slides are in the shape of
brackets, and can be made of iron, or any other suitable material.
For the purpose of particularly describing my said invention,
Figure 1. shows sliding seat fixed in position from inside of room.
A Fig. 1. folding back.
Improvements in or relating to Record and Tallying Sheets.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Record and Tallying Sheets.
I, HERBERT EDWIN DANE, of 3 Wheatley Terrace, Erith, in the County of
Kent, Accountant, 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 :-
This invention relates to the better allocation by means of paper-labels, slips or
tickets of matters of record such as amounts of, or references to or results of accounts,
pay-sheets, wages-time-sheets, prime-cost-sheets and other matters in use by manufac-
turers, accountants or others, in loose sheets or book form by means of which sums of
money may be set apart for payments, goods for delivery, or reference labels be
attached to articles signifying their destination, cost or origin or other reference made
to books etc., of record thereof or of particulars relating thereto.
The invention consists in forming said labels, slips or tickets with the sheet or sheets
of record but perforated so as to be easily detached therefrom, upon said labels, slips
or tickets being printed or written, either or both, the necessary or desired par-
ticulars or references to the record given or to be inserted by or in the main
sheet.
The annexed drawing represents part of a sheet of paper being a wages time
sheet made according to the invention, two rows of slips A and B are made detach-
able as shown. Slip A forms tickets filled in with information from page or folio 7
or A¹ and tallying with it, and B, tickets, for like reference to page 8 or B¹. The
pages represent the two sides of a leaf of a wages and time-book, but any other infor-
mation may be recorded and the result thereof or reference thereto be carried out
upon tickets to be detached in a similar manner; the backs of the slips A and B
may be furnished with adhesive material and the slips may be in themselves of
any convenient size and shape.
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 wages time-sheet or other page or sheet of matters of record having at the edge
thereof (if for record on one side only) one row or group of rows or (if for record
on both sides) two rows or groups of rows of small detachable tickets, slips or
labels, adhesive or otherwise, to be provided with print or writing for allocation of
money payments, goods deliveries, or marking articles as means of providing reference
to the record referring thereto.
1300
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London, Agents to Applicant.