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MENTS IN SAFETY VALVES
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRY NORTHCOTT of 7 St Mary's Road Peckham, London
Mechanical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN SAFETY VALVES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I construct my safety valve proper with a concave bonnet covering and slightly
overlapping the mouth of the safety valve throat. I prefer to give the escape
mouthpiece a conoidal shape. And I load the valve either with a spring, dead
weight lever or other means as may be found most convenient. The four
illustrations of my valve show its form and action.
Having now particularly 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 form of safety valve substantially as described.
DECORATING WALL HANGINGS AND OTHER FABRICS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ALEXANDER HENRY REED, of Suffolk House, Laurence Pountney Hill, Cannon
Street, in the county of Middlesex, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the
Baid invention for DECORATING WALL HANGINGS AND OTHER FABRICS and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a decorated fabric which consists of a stiffened and
embossed textile material, such as muslin, coated with a solution of shellac, and
finally painted with suitable coloring matters.
In carrying out the invention, a textile material such as muslin is taken and
treated with a suitable sizing, such for instance as a solution of isinglass or gelatine
and then exposed to the action of embossing dies or rollers. The face of the
embossed fabric is then coated with a suitable liquid such for instance as a solution
of shellac for the purpose of producing a smooth surface, and this surface is finally
painted with suitable coloring matters. For this purpose oil colors or alcoholic
colors, or both combined inay be used; in some cases water colors may be used.
The textile fabric used may be one, two, or more plies according to the purpose
for which the decorated fabric is to be used and by following the above described
process, wall hangings, coverings for furniture and linings for carriages which have
a close resemblance to leather may be produced at a greatly reduced price as
compared with the cost of similar articles made from leather.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
As a new article of manufacture, a decorated fabric composed of a stiffened and
embossed textile material such as muslin, coated with a suitable liquid such as a
solution of shellac and finally painted with suitable coloring matters.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PUMPS
Year: 1885

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I, WILLIAM WALKER FYFE, of 19, Fulbrook Road, Holloway in the County
of Middlesex Hydraulic Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN PUMPS to be as follows:-
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In the arranging of Double Acting pumps with Single Barrel I place the
chamber containing the valves at the end or at the bottom of the barrel or
cylinder.
Below or beside the cylinder I form a port of equal-area to it, terminating ät
one end near the stuffing box of the piston, and at the other in the valve chamber.
I divide the chamber containing the valves into four compartments, into which the
inlet and outlet pipes, cylinder and port connect.
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The valves I place vertically and use by preference my patent Valve No. 1808.
1884 or my regestered Valve No. 11670, 1884 either one or other. I provide easy
access to all the valves without having to break any of the pipe joints or to
disturb the gearing of the piston.
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page_text: The liquid fills into compartment 1. and through the valve w. leading there-
from into compartment 2.
Compartment 3 is in communication with the port c. and air is driven out of
port c, and compartment 3, through valve z. so that upon the completion of the
drawing stroke of the piston the valve compartment 2 and the barrel a. will have
become charged with liquid.
Upon the return stroke taking effect the valve w. of compartment 2. will
close and valve y. will open to eject at e. the liquid taken in on the first stroke.
At the same time the valve x. of compartment 3. will open to draw in liquid from
inlet d. and so fill compartment 3. and port c. Upon the next stroke of the
piston 7. the ejecting of the liquid from compartment 3. and port c. will take effect
through valve z. and so on.
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:-
Firstly. In combination with the single barrel of a pump the port c. and the
valve chamber b. with compartments 1. 2. 3. 4. with valves w. x. y. z. operating to
force and receive liquid upon both the to and fro stroke of the piston, the same
constructed and operating as and for the purpose herein set forth and shown by
the drawings.
Secondly. In a pump as herein specified the removable sides or covers h. h³ of
the valve chamber containing the valves set upon flanges g. f. thereof as and for
the purpose herein set forth.
Soles of Boots and Shoes more Durable and Pliable and Proof against Damp.
Year: 1885

page_text: Soles of Boots and Shoes more Durable and Pliable and
Proof against Damp.
I HARRY ENGLAND HOWE of N° 1 Adelaide Terrace Northampton. in the
County of Northampton Shoemanufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my
invention is TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF RENDERING LEATHER USED FOR THE
OUTER SOLES OF BOOTS AND SHOES MORE DURABLE AND PLIABLE AND PROOF
AGAINST DAMP SO THAT THE WEARER OF THE BOOTS OR SHOES MAY WALK WITH
GREATER EASE AND COMFORT.
In carrying out my said invention I stitch or quilt by machine with waxed
hemp or thread through the outer sole of boots or shoes in rows of lines or curves
as shewn by the drawing hereto annexed or other pattern thereby causing a raised
stitched face on the surface of the sole and thereby rendering the said soles more
durable and flexible-I then cover the inside of the sole with an India rubber or
Gutta percha solution thereby filling up the interstices in the said sole caused by:
such stitching and rendering the sole when attached to the boot or shoe damp
proof.
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page_text: An Improved Method of Rendering Leather Used for the Outer
Soles of Boots and Shoes more Durable and Pliable and
Proof against Damp.
I HARRY ENGLAND HOWE of N° 1 Adelaide Terrace Northampton in the
County of Northampton Shoemanufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AN IMPROVED METHOD OF RENDERING LEATHER USED FOR THE
OUTER SOLES OF BOOTS AND SHOES MORE DURABLE AND PLIABLE AND PROOF
AGAINST DAMP, and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
In carrying out my said invention I stitch or quilt by hand or machine with
waxed hemp or thread through the outer sole of boots or shoes in rows of lines or
curves as shewn by the drawing hereto annexed or other pattern thereby causing a
raised stitched face on the surface of the sole and thereby rendering the said soles
more durable and flexible-I then cover the inside of the sole with an India
rubber or Gutta percha solution thereby filling up the interstices in the said sole
caused by such stitching and rendering the sole when attached to the boot or shoo
damp proof.
Having thus described my said invention and the best means I am acquainted
with of carrying the same into effect I declare that what I claim is
Firstly. The method of rendering leather used for the outer soles of boots and
shoes more durable and pliable and proof against damp.
Secondly. The manufacture and use of the stitched leather for the soles of boots
and shoes.
Thirdly. The use of the leather for the outer soles to be stitched or sewn by
hand or machine to the uppers of boots or shoes.
In witness whereof I the said Harry England Howe have hereto set my
hand and seal this thirteenth day of April in the year of our Lord 1886.
IMPROVEMENTS IN DETACHABLE DRIVE CHAINS
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM BUXTON of 15 George Street in the Town and County of the Town
of Nottingham Machine Fitter do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN DETACHABLE DRIVE CHAINS and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
Figure 1 shows a front view of two links of my improved drive chain
connected.
Figure 2 a side view of the same.
Figures 3 a front view and end view of a key C and
Figure 4a side view of two links in position to insert the key to connect
them.
Each link of the improved drive chain consists of two side bars A and A¹
connected at one end by a round cross bar B, the side bars forming a flange at each
end of the cross bar, either or both of these flanges are cut away to form a recess
as shown in the side view Figure 2 to admit of the passage of a key C one of
which is shown in front and end view at Figures 3 through either of them.
The
The opposite ends of the side bars terminate in a broad hook the open part C¹
of which upon one side is made the same shape as the key C which slides therein,
when the key is placed in position it and the hook form a plain cylinder perforated
throughout its length so as to receive the round cross bar of a similar link.
links being placed together one is turned down upon the other as far as the joint
will allow as shown in the side view Figure 4 which places the recess in either
or both flanges of the sides of one link opposite the open part C¹ of the other link,
and while in such position a key C is passed through the recess in one of the
flanges until it rests in the open part C¹ of the other link. A number of links so
constructed being placed together according to the length of chain required, upon
the chain being placed in working position the keys will each be locked in place
by the action of the chain.

page_text: 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 detachable drive chain links each having a recessed flange
of flanges and a key automatically locked in position by the action of the chain.
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PREVENTING. LAUNDRY, DRYING AND OTHER STOVES FROM CRACKING WHEN IN USE
Year: 1885

page_text: THOMAS CUDLIPP 8 Church Street Edgware Road London Laundry Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for PREVENTING. LAUNDRY, DRYING
AND OTHER STOVES FROM CRACKING WHEN IN USE to be as follows:-
Stoves which are subjected to very great heat often crack the first time they are
used, This is caused by their being cast in one peice or body.
My invention is to prevent this cracking.
By making the body in seperate plates, and fastening them together with Bolts
and Nuts, Rivets or bands. This will allow each plate to expand and contract
independently of each other, and thus prevent the cracking.

page_text: THOMAS CUDLIPP 8 Church, Street Edgware Road London Laundry Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for PREVENTING LAUNDRY DRYING
& OTHER STOVES FROM CRACKING WHEN IN USE and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Stoves which are subjected to very great heat, often crack the first time they
are used
This is caused by their being cast in one peice or body.
My invention is to prevent this cracking by making the body in seperate plates
and fastening them together, with Bolts & Nuts, Rivets, Bands, or otherwise. This
will allow each plate to expand and contract independently of the other and thus
prevent the cracking.
What I claim as my Invention is
The manufacture and use of Stoves made in separate plates and fastened
together as discribed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS FOR FOOTBALL & OTHER ATHLETIC PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM HENRY STEVENS Princess Road Leicester Boot Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS FOR FOOTBALL
& OTHER ATHLETIC PURPOSES to be as follows:-
In playing Football & other similiar games it often happens that the ankles are
seriously injured by being kicked & my invention relates to the better protection
of the ankles by the following method-I cut a circular piece of sole leather
sufficiently large to cover the ankle bone I then taper the edge to the depth of
about of an inch by skiving in the usual way I then block the leather into the
shape of a saucer or similiar to a Horse's Knee Cap & insert it between the outside
quarter of the boot & lining by means of stitching or by the use of solution, in such
a manner that when the boot is on the foot the hard leather or other suitable
material completely covers & protects the ankle. Any other suitable material may
be used such as India Rubber, Gutta Percha, Mixtures of Rubber & leather,
Felt &c &c.

page_text: I would here remark that I am aware that it has been proposed in a specification
filed by John Vickers in pursuance of an application dated July 22. 1885 N° 8832
to protect the ankles by soft cushions or pads formed in the sides of boots, but
such cushions or pads are exceedingly uncomfortable to the wearer inasmuch as a
protuberance is formed on the inside as well as on the outside of the boot and
although such cushions or pads to a large extent protect the ankles from the
extreme severity of a blow they do not afford that complete protection which is
obtained by the use of a hard shield according to my invention.
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 manufacture of boots with hard shields to protect the ankles substantially
as herein shown and described.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN ROOF LAMPS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JOHN REA of N° 32 Bath Row Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN ROOF LAMPS" and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, as follows
that is to say:
This invention has for it object improvements in roof lamps which are not so
liable to cast objectionable shadows as those now in use and a large light may be
produced with much greater facility. These lamps are adaptable to such positions
as Railway Carriages, Ship Saloons and other positions where the light is required
to be reflected downwards without shaddows of a serious kind.
In order that my invention may be better understood and more easily carried
into practice I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which:
Figure 1. is a side elevation of a lamp suitable for the roof of a Railway
Carriage with my invention applied thereto.
Figure 2. is a plan of the same with the upper part removed so that the cistern
and back of the reflector plate may be seen as well as the burners.
Figures 3. 4, 5 and 6 show alternative arrangements of burners.
Now referring to these drawings it will be noticed that instead of the oil pipe A
being carried down vertically from the bottom of the oil cistern it is brought down
at the very centre of the lamp and the oil is conducted along the branch Č.
This arrangement of a central oil pipe A enables me to construct the burners as
shown i. e. with one two or more lights d. e. for each light might be round, as
seen in Figure 3. or the burner may be annular with any number of divisions and
separate wicks as shown by Figure 4. or it may be a small annular burner without
any divisions in it. The two light burner shown by Figure 6. would generally be
found sufficient at any rate for Railway Carriages. The burners shown by Figures 1.
2. 3 and 4. would require several smoke holes h. k. in the reflector plate M.
but to make up for this I place if found necessary the opaque or other shade N
above the light and it may either be fast to the roof or the lamp according to the use
and position of the lamp. For instance in a Railway Carriage it would generally
be found best to fasten the reflector to the inside of the roof so that the lamp
would lift out without it but in the case of a swinging roof lamp the reflector
would be best fast but removable from the lamp. I do not confine myself to the
shape of the glass shown on drawing.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improvements in roof lamps of the oil pipe carried from the oil resevoir or
cistern in such a manner as to be at the centre of the lamp the lights being
arranged around it as shown in such a manner as to avoid the objectionable
shaddows caused by the old L pipes now in use substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth.
AN IMPROVED STOPPER FOR JARS BOTTLES AND SIMILAR VESSELS
Year: 1885

page_text: DANIEL WILKINS FESSEY Machinery Salesman 14 Newland Street London S.W.
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED STOPPER FOR
JARS BOTTLES AND SIMILAR VESSELS, to be as follows:-
Of late years many new uses have been found for cork, other than stoppers for
bottles and jars: the consequence is, that the raw material has risen in value very
considerably.
I had two objects in view when I invented my stopper. First, to reduce the
cost (if possible) of stoppers for jars bottles and similar vessels. Second; to make
a stopper that could be conveniently handled when required for constant use,
instead of wrenching them out of the vessels into which they are put with some
instrument often an unpleasant and dangerous operation. To do this I use wood
or other materials to form a top of any required shape or design. In these tops
I bore a hole to receive a peg of any desired size or shape, one end of which has a
head or a shoulder, the other end is "notched" or split. This peg I pass through
a hole made in the cork, or layers of cork, or cork and other material. The head
or shoulder fits against the cork and the split or notched end is forced into the
tops. By this method of fastening I dispense with glue or other adhesives for
holding the top peg and cork together, and in this way secure a stopper very
convenient to use.
I therefore claim for a stopper for jars, bottles and similar vessels made from
cork and other materials firmly fastened together in the way previously described.
TIL 1

page_text: An Improved Stopper for Jars, Bottles, and similar Vessels.
D. W. FESSEY Machinery Salesman 1 Worship Street Finsbury E.C. London,
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED STOPPER FOR JARS
BOTTLES, AND SIMILAR VESSELS, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Of late years many new uses have been found for cork, other than stoppers for
bottles and jars, the consequence is, that the raw material has risen in value very
considerably.
I had two objects in view when I invented my stopper. First, to reduce the
cost (if possible) of stoppers for bottles, jars and similar vessels. Second, to make
a stopper that could be conveniently handled, when required for constant use,
instead of wrenching them out of the vessel into which they are put, with some
instrument, often an unpleasant and dangerous operation. To do this I use wood
or other materials to form a top of any required shape or design. In these tops
I bore a hole to receive a peg of any desired size or shape, one end of which has a
head or a shoulder, the other end is "notched" or split. This peg I pass through a
hole made in the cork, or layers of cork, or cork & other material. The head or
shoulder fits against the cork, and the split or "notched" end is forced into the
tops. By this method of fastening I dispense with glue or other adhesives for
holding the top, peg, and cork together, and in this way secure a stopper very
convenient to use.
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Improvements in Propelling Ships and other like Vessels.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Propelling Ships and other like Vessels.
I WILLIAM SCANTLEBURY 15 Lea Bridge Road Lower Clapton in the County of
Middlesex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE.
MENTS IN PROPELLING SHIPS AND OTHER LIKE VESSELS to be as follows:-
According to the first part of my improvements I make a screw propeller with
an end or shroud running parallel with the axis so lock the water from escaping at
the point of the blade thereby gaining very great additional power.
Another part of my improvements consists in placing a shroud at each side of a
paddle wheel and preferably placing the floats or blades at an obtuse angle so
making the paddle wheel in appearance like what is known as shrouded helical
gearing.
WILLIAM SCANTLEBURY,

page_text: COMILIE
Improvements in Propelling Ships and other like Vessels.
I WILLIAM SCANTLEBURY of 15 Lea Bridge Road Lower Clapton London in
the County of Middlesex, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPELLING SHIPS AND OTHER LIKE VESSELS" and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
Another
According to the first part of my improvements I make a screw propeller with
an end or shroud running parallel with the axis and so lock the water froin escaping
at the point of the blade thereby gaining very great additional power.
part of my improvements consists in placing the floats or blades at an obtuse angle
so making the paddle wheel in appearance like what is known as shrouded helical
gearing as shown on the drawings herewith.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is an edge or side view of a screw propeller made according to my
improvements, the dotted lines show a modification by placing a number of shrouds
at right angles to the face or at an obtuse angle as shown by dotted lines. Fig. 2
is a front view of the same and Fig. 3 a plan. Fig. 4 shows a plan of 2 floats
and the side shroud of a paddle wheel constructed according to my improvements.
Fig. 5 is also a plan of one float of a large paddle wheel where the float is some-
what modified by repeating the obtuse angles and placing the shroud at the end of
the float only.
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 arrangement and construction of screw propellers and paddle wheels
substancially as shown and for the purpose herein described.
11000
WILLIAM SCANTLEBURY.
THE APPLICATION AND USE OF AN IMPROVED SALT IN BREWING
Year: 1885

page_text: We ARTHUR BOAKE, and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS of The Warton
Road, Stratford in the County of Essex, Manufacturing Chemists do hereby declare
the nature of our Invention for "THE APPLICATION AND USE OF AN IMPROVED
SALT IN BREWING," to be as follows:-
This invention consists in the application and use in brewing, of potassium
anhydro-meta-bisulphite.
The preparation is applied by mixing it with the brewing materials such as malt
or sugar, or it may be dissolved in the water used for brewing prior to the water
being run into the mash tun, or it may be added to the mash tun at any stage of
the mashing process, also it may be used at any stage of the brewing process
subsequent to mashing, for instance in the copper during boiling the wort, or
added to the wort in the cooler after boiling, or to the wort in the fermenting
tun, or to the beer after fermentation in the settling backs, or carriage casks;
the quantity of the aforesaid material to be employed is about three ounces
for every quarter of malt, or its equivalent in malt substitutes employed, and this
quantity may be either added at one single stage only or distributed over two or
more stages of the brewing process.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Application and Use of an Improved Salt in Brewing.
We, ARTHUR BOAKE, and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS of the Clonskeagh
Works, Warton Road Stratford in the County of Essex Manufacturing Chemists, do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for "THE APPLICATION AND USE OF
AN IMPROVED SALT IN BREWING " and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention consists in the application and use in brewing of potassium
anhydrometa or iso-bisulphite, a salt referred to under the name just mentioned,
and manufactured by the special process described in our former Specification
No 5882 of the year 1885.
The preparation is applied by mixing it with the brewing materials, such as
malt or sugar, or it may be dissolved in the water used for brewing prior to the
water being run into the mash-tun, or it may be added to the mash-tun at any
stage of the mashing process, also it may be used at any stage of the brewing
process subsequent to mashing; for instance, in the copper during the process of
boiling the wort, or added to the wort in the cooler after boiling, or to the wort in
the fermenting tun or to the beer after fermentation in the settling back or carriage
casks; the quantity of the aforesaid material to be employed is about three ounces
weight for every quarter of malt, or its equivalents in malt substitutes employed,
and this quantity may be either added at one single stage only, or distributed over
two or more stages of the brewing process.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is
The application and use of an improved salt in brewing and substantially as
above set forth and described.
IMPROVED SUCTION PIPE. FOR BEER ENGINES
Year: 1885

page_text: I BENJAMIN DICKINSON SCOTT of 43 New Cross Road, New Cross in the County
of Kent Brass Founder and Finisher do hereby declare the nature of an Invention
for IMPROVED SUCTION PIPE. FOR BEER ENGINES to be as follows:-
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A cap attached to the end of the pipe for the purpose of extracting the beer
from the cask with perforated holes on the top of the cap instead of perforated
holes at the side of the pipe now used. My invention being a down suction
instead of a cross suction as now used the improvement being that the down
suction tends to fine the beer instead of 'causing the sediment at the bottom of
the cask to become mixed with the beer.

page_text: I BENJAMIN DICKINSON SCOTT of Norfolk Street, Vauxhall Street, Kennington
in the County of Surrey formerly of 43 New Cross Road in the County of Kent,
Brass Finisher do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
An extended or enlarged cap A attached to the end of the pipe B for the purpose
of extracting the beer from the cask with perforated holes on the top of the cap
instead of perforated holes at the side of the pipe or cap attached to such pipe now
used. My invention is for a Down Suction instead of a Cross Suction as now used
such Down Suction being obtained by means of the enlarged cap with perforated
holes on the top.
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. That the cap attached to the end of the pipe is extended or enlarged and
holes perforated on the top of such cap instead of holes perforated at the side of
the pipe or cap attached to such pipe now used.
2. That by means of the cap with perforated holes on the top a Down Suction
is obtained instead of a Cross Suction as is the case with the pipe or cap attached
to such pipe with perforated holes at the side now used.
3. The improvement consists in the Down Suction tending to fine the Beer
instead of causing the sediment at the bottom of the cask to become mixed with
the beer.
1000
Year: 1885

page_text: I, GEORGE HURN of 22 Brighton Road, South Hornsey in the County of
Middlesex, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, to be as
follows:-
The improvements relate to coating or covering riggers or the surfaces of pulleys
with leather for the purpose of giving them greater cohesive properties than at
present--The invention consists in cutting or shaping leather into a continuous
strip thread or skein and winding such round the surface of the rigger or
equivalent so that the strips lie close together and form a continuous covering
although in some cases if desired the strips may be otherwise arranged the strips
may lie parallel with the band used to drive the riggers or equivalent or at any
angle.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in the Mode of Coating Riggers and such like.
I, GEORGE HURN of 22 Brighton Road, South Hornsey, in the County of
Middlesex, 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 improvements relate to coating or covering the surfaces of riggers, drums,
pulleys, wheels, cylinders, rollers and pressing cylinders with leather, tanned or
untanned, skins or hides of any description, for the purpose of giving said surfaces
greater cohesive properties than at present, to which end the invention consists in
cutting or shaping and forming one or more of the above materials into a
continuous band, strip, thread or skein capable of being wound round or over the
surface of the rigger or other thing; and in winding such strip or thread round,
over, about or across the surface of the rigger or other thing so that the strips
shall lie close together and form a continuous or complete covering from beginning
to end, said strips being arranged to lie parallel with the band used to drive the
riggers or other things or at any angle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
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The mode of coating the surface of riggers and other things requiring cohesive
properties with leather or such like-substantially as above set forth.
Dated this 12th day of July 1886. :
1. A
GEORGE HURN.
By Herbert & Co., Agents.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN MEANS FOR FIXING THE ENDS OF A SCARF OR CRAVAT TO A SHIRT FRONT, OR AN IMPROVED SCARF RETAINER
Year: 1885

page_text: JOHN ROGERSON Hosier & Shirt Maker 304 Brixton Road S.W. Surrey do.
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN MEANS FOR
FIXING THE ENDS OF A SCARF OR CRAVAT TO A SHIRT FRONT, OR AN IMPROVED
SCARF RETAINER to be as follows:-
It is made of sheet steel or other metal or material, the shape of the piece of
metal may be oblong, oval, or fanciful-into which teeth one or more are cut,
either reaching to the edge or are cut out of the metal or plate like tongues by
pressing the ends of the tooth or teeth they are made to open, when the edge of
the scarf or cravat & shirt front are placed between the raised teeth,-on
removal of the pressure which has opened the teeth the tooth or teeth close on the
material inserted & hold the cravat or scarf in the place or position desired-The
retainer is made by being stamped out of thin sheet steel or other metal by the aid
of a die and the end of tongue is bent alightly upwards by hand, after which the
retainer is hardened & tempered in the usual way.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Scarf Retainer.
JOHN ROGERSON 304 Brixton Rd London S.W. Shirt Tailor & Hosier, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
It is made of sheet steel or other metal, or material, the shape of the piece of
metal may be oblong, oval or fanciful-into which teeth, one or more, are cut-
either reaching to the edge, or are cut out of the metal or plate, like tongues, by
pressing the ends of the tooth or teeth they are made to open-when the edges of
the scarf or cravat and the shirt front are placed between the raised tooth or teeth,
on removal of the pressure which has opened the tooth or teeth, the tooth or teeth
close on the material inserted, and hold the cravat or scarf in the place or position
required.
By looking at the enclosed sketch, it will be seen that by raising the tongue in
the disc of metal and placing between the tongue & the disc the edges of the
shirt-front and scarf they will close on the substance inserted and hold the two
firmly together; the end of the tongue being slightly bent upwards allows it to
be pushed into place.
The retainer is made by being stamped out of thin sheet steel or other metal by
the aid of a die, and the end of tongue is bent slightly upwards by hand, after
which the retainer is "hardened" and "tempered" 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
1stly Simplicity in manufacture.
2ndly Ease of attachment.
Ordly And that the chit must ha 1
Year: 1885

page_text: a fine platina wire through the meshes of the net and bend it to the form of a ring
so as to give the fabric the shape of a tube, the edges of which are then sewn
together with an impregnated thread. The cap or hood thus formed can be
supported on cross wires in the chimney of the lamp. The platina wire ring may
be attached to a somewhat stronger platina wire to form a supporting stem by
which the net can be secured to a holder on the burner tube, the net itself being at
such a height that the platina ring is an inch or more above the burner."
On igniting the flame, the fabric is quickly reduced to ashes, the residuum of
earthy matters nevertheless retaining the form of a cap or hood.
For part of the Zirconia a mixture of Magnesia and Zirconia may be employed
with a little loss of intensity of the light.
Obviously fabrics of various forms or constructions may be employed, according
to the character of burner to which they are applied.
In order to protect the fabric and prevent its rupture when it is exposed to
a strong current of gas stronger threads can be added to the fabric before it
is converted into ashes. Also the fabric can be painted with or dipped into a
concentrated solution of the salts so as to provide a fresh layer of the metallic salts
which becomes fully oxidised soon after the fabric has become incandescent. In
order to strengthen the connection of the cone of earths to the platinum wire, those
parts of the fabric which are next the wire are more fully impregnated with the
solution or with a solution of about equal parts of nitrates of magnesium and
aluminium.

page_text: Obviously fabrics of various forms or constructions may be employed according
to the character of burner to which they are applied.
In order to protect the fabric and prevent its rupture when it is exposed to
a strong current of gas, stronger threads can be added to the fabric before it
is converted into ashes. Also the fabric can be painted with or dipped into a
concentrated solution of the salts so as to provide a fresh layer of the metallic salts
which becomes fully oxidised soon after the fabric has become incandescent. In
order to strengthen the connection of the cone of earths to the platinum wire, those
parts of the fabric which are next the wire are more fully impregnated with the
solution or with a solution of about equal parts of nitrates of magnesium and
aluminium.
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 manufacture substantially as herein described, of an illuminant appliance
for gas and other burners, consisting of a cap or hood made of fabric impregnated
with the substances mentioned and treated as set forth.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE FINISHING OF TIN AND TERNE PLATES
Year: 1885

page_text: SAMUEL THOMAS, 11 Upper Lewis St Newport (Mon) Millwright I, Samuel
Thomas do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN THE
FINISHING OF TIN AND TERNE PLATES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My machine works with worm gear-with three or five rolls to suit convenience―
with five rolls I work top and bottom spindles with friction wheels, which brings
the plate through the rolls with a bright and clean surface and an equal coating
of Tin.
As the worm is a continual motion there is no surge and a great saving of Tin
over the present mode. There is no re-turning of the rolls until they are fairly
worn too small in the bearing.
This modo is appliable to all Machines in use in all Tin works
IMPROVEMENTS IN HEATING WATER IN KITCHEN RANGES AND OTHER STOVES
Year: 1885

page_text: Stoves.
I GEORGE BROCKELBANK of 27 Beverley Road South Penge Park Anerley in.
the County of Surrey, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN HEATING WATER IN KITCHEN RANGES AND OTHER STOVES
to be as follows:-
My improvements in heating water in kitchen ranges and other stoves consist
in a coil of steam boiler tubing in the place of the common high pressure boiler-
It can be made in any form or size to suit the dimensions of the range or fire
place To carry out my invention I connect the usual cold water supply pipe with
the tube that leads to the bottom part of the coil and the hot water pipe through
which the caloric rises to the cistern I connect with the top part of the coil-By
these means a much quicker supply of hot water is obtained because the heating
surface is larger with a much smaller quantity of water to be heated besides the
fact that the caloric as it passes from the bottom of the coil is added to as it passes
up the coil.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Heating Water in Kitchen Ranges and other
Stoves.
I GEORGE BROCKELBANK of 27 Beverley Road South Penge Park Anerley in
the County of Surrey Genta do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN HEATING WATER IN KITCHEN RANGES AND OTHER STOVES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improvements in heating water in Kitchen Ranges and other stoves consist
in a coil or coils of steam' boiler or other suitable tubing in the place of the common
high pressure boiler. This coil or coils can be made in any convenient shape or
size to suit the form and dimensions of the range or fire place. In carrying out
my invention I connect the down supply pipe (a Figure 1) with the tube (6 Figure 1)
by the usual means, which tube leads to the lowest part of the coil (i Figures 1 & 2)
To the top or highest part of the coil (d d Figures 1 & 2) up which the heated
water rises I connect the tube (c Figure 1) leading to the hot water cistern, in
the usual manner. So soon as the caloric begins to generate in the bottom and
generally in the coil, its natural course being to rise the water flows through the
tube represented by the several arrows (g Figures 1 & 2) and as the flame plays
between and round the coil the caloric generates rapidly and by the time it rises
to the top of the coil it is nearly boiling-Thus, hot water is more readily obtained-
Servants are relieved from the trouble of clearing the flue under the old boiler
from cinders & dust-the coil can never silt up or fur as the rapid stream carries
away all deposit a saving of 75° in cost and can be fitted in a few minutes.
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 mode and means by which I carry out the heating of water in kitchen and
other fireplaces as described and illustrated with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this fourteenth day of July 1886
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Whips.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Whips.
I JOSEPH EDGAR WARNER, Fishing Tackle Manufacturer of Hewell Works Red-
ditch in the County of Worcester do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF WHIPS to be as follows:-
The application of the methods of making split-cane fishing rods (also termed
by the fishing-rod making trade glued-up cane rods, and built cane rods) to the
manufacture of driving whip stocks.

page_text: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Whips.
I, JOSEPH EDGAR WARNER Fishing Tackle Manufacturer of Hewell Works
Redditch in the County of Worcester do hereby declare the nature of my said
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 an improvement in the manufacture of whips 5
which produces the stocks of whips much tougher and stronger than by the old
methods. It is very awkward for a whip stock to break in the band thereby
rendering it useless or practically so, now my invention practically almost entirely
prevents this.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried 1
into practice I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which I have
illustrated one example of a whip stock made in accordance therewith and from
which other modifications may be made.
Figure 1 is a drawing of a whip stock made from six sections.
Figure 2 is a section of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is also a section of the same but with the sharp angles taken off.
Figure 4 is a section of a whip stock made with four sections.
Figure 5 is a section of a whip stock made with three sections.
The whip stocks are composed of a number of sections glued, or cemented
together in such a manner that they strengthen each other greatly. In the 2
examples shown the stock A Figure 1 is composed of six sections of cane 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 and 6 the joints being accurately made and cemented together in such a manner
that the weather will not affect them. After this is done the binders b are put
round as a double security. The outside portion of each section may be straighter
as shewn by Figure 2 or rounder as shewn by Figure 3. It will also be evident 2
that the number of sections composing the stock may vary as for instance the three
shown by figure 5 and the four shewn by Figure 4 as I do not confine myself to the
number of sections shewn.
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 improvement in the manufacture of whips having their stocks made up of a
number of sections accurately fitted and cemented together substantially as and for
the purpose herein set forth.
Year: 1885

page_text: I JACQUES PHILLIPPE PIERI, of St Margarets Mansions, Victoria Street West-
minster Middlesex, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be
as follows:-
The object of this invention is to make the bore of cannon and machine guns
with a parallel portion at its breech end for a distance adapted to the length of the
cartridge and then with a conical portion decreasing in diameter to about where the
rifling commences so that the shot has its fillets or rings compressed and reduced in
diameter and thereby made to fill that portion of the bore for entering the grooving
or rifling which said fillets or rings engage in in a more effective manner than in
those guns in which the rifling commences at the charge chamber.
By this invention the shot is retarded by the compression of its rings in passing
through the conical portion of its bore and the gases are consequently more
developed and exert their full force or power for the propulsion of the projectile.
H. GARDNER,
Agent for the said J. P. Pieri.

page_text: An Improvement in the Bore of Cannon and Machine Guns.
I JACQUES PHILLIPPE PIERI of St Margarets Mansions, Victoria Street, West-
minster, Middlesex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my said 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 make the bore of Cannon and Machine Guns
with a parallel portion A as in the annexed drawings at its breech end for a
distance adapted to the length of the cartridge and then with a conical portion B
decreasing in diameter to about where the rifling C commences so that the shot has
its fillets or rings, such as that described in my Patent N° 14549 of same date,
compressed and reduced in diameter and thereby made to fill that portion of the
bore for entering the grooving or rifling which said fillets or rings engage in, in a
more effective manner than in those guns in which the rifling commences at the
charge chamber.
By this invention the shot is retarded by the compression of its rings in passing
through the conical portion of the bore and the gases are consequently more
developed and exert their full force or power for the propulsion of the projectile.
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
Constructing the bore of Cannon and Machine Guns in the manner described and
with reference to the drawings annexed.
AUTOMATICALLY DETACHING HORSES FROM VEHICLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I THOMAS WILSON, Engineer, Ashton under Lyne, Borough Fire Brigade,
N° 18 Cow-hill Lane Ashton under Lyne do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AUTOMATICALLY DETACHING HORSES FROM VEHICLES to be as
follows:-
In the splinter bar of Fire Engines, or other Vehicles, I place two, four, or any
other number (corresponding with the number of traces used) of sockets securely
fastened by suitable screwed nuts, the said socket being cylindrical and containing
a spiral spring in the socket, resting on the spiral spring is placed the Roller bolt
which is lengthened out for tliat purpose, near the centre of the Roller bolt, is a
Groove which enables a catch placed in a tube at right angle with the socket to
enter the Groove, and so lock it, until released by a lever, so placed as to actuate
all the catches at once, when the spiral spring in the socket forces out the Roller
bolt, and so free the Horse or Horses from the Vebicle.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Automatically Detaching Horses from Vehicles.
THOMAS WILSON Engineer, Ashton under Lyne Borough Firo Brigade,
N° 18 Cowhill lane Ashton under Lyne, in the County of Lancaster, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AUTOMATICALY DETACHING HORSES FROM
VEHICLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In the splinter bar of the fire Engine or other Vehicle, I place two, four, or any
other number (corresponding with the number of traces used) of sockets (a)
securely fastened by suitable screwed nuts, the said socket being cylindrical and
containing a spiral spring (B); in the socket and resting on the spring is placed
'the "Roller Bolt" (BB) which is lengthend out for that purpose; near the middle
of the roller bolt is a groove which enables a catch (D) placed in a tube (D) at
right angles with the socket to enter the groove and lock it, untill released by
lever (LL) actuated by the foot of the driver being pressed upon it releasing the
whole number at once, the roller Bolts to which will be forced out of the sockets (a)
by the spiral spring (B) thus releasing. by one motion the whole of the Horses from
the Vehicle.
I claim the whole of the above as my invention.