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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ORNAMENTATION OF GLASS
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Arthur John Nash of Wordsley in the County of
Stafford, Glass Manufacturer for an Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
ORNAMENTATION OF GLASS"
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Arthur John Nash at the
Oflice of the Commissioners of Patents on the 8th November 1882.
Arthur John NASH of Wordsley in the County of Stafford Glass Manufacturer
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ORNAMENTATION OF GLASS
This Invention refers to the Embellishment of articles formed of Glass in the
following manner. I take a bulb to form say a bowl of Glass and whilst still upon
the blowing iron, I apply to the surface finely divided metal, either obtained from
thin plates or from oxides, nitrates, sulphates, or in solution or coloured sands.
I then place the bulb in a diamond or other mould which will form a pattern in
relief upon the surface or I produce such pattern by means of rollers. I then coat
the article again with glass and complete its formation.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said Arthur John Nash in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
8th May 1883.
ARTHUR JOHN NẠSH of Wordsley in the County of Stafford Glass Manufacturer.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ORNAMENTATION OF GLASS
This Invention refers to the embellishment of articles formed of glass in the
following manner-
I take a bulb to form say a bowl of glass and whilst still upon the blowing iron
I apply to the surface finely divided metal either obtained from thin plates or from
oxides nitrates sulphates or in solution or by coloured sands. I then place the bulb
in a matrix or mould having some ornamental pattern upon it so as to form a pattern
in relief upon the surface of the metalized glass. Or I produce such pattern by
means of rollers or any other convenient method of obtaining a pattern in relief
upon the surface I then coat the bulb again with glass and complete the formation
of the article.
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Or in some cases_I_may_dispense_with_the_process of embossing_the_pattern_upon
the bulb and instead thereof lay upon its surface patterns produced in thin metal
_and_then cover with the outer coat of glass_as_before described....
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Thus in either case obtaining distinctive metallic patterns or ornamental designs
under the surface of the glass both.the.ioner and outer face of the..glass. articles
retaining their ordinary smooth surface.
Having-thus-described-the-nature-of-the-said-Invention-and-the-manner-in-which-
the same is carried into effect,
I claim the Improvements in the Ornamentation of Glass as herein more fully
set forth and specified, but I do not limit myself to the precise details herein set
forth and specified.
In witness whereof the said Arthur John Nash have hereunto set my
hand and seal this fifth day of May in the year of Our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and eighty three.
TATT
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HATS, BONNETS AND OTHER HEAD COVERINGS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Edward Charles Vickers at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 28th February 1882. A communi-
cation from abroad by Silvain Gutmacher, of Paris, in the Republic of France.
EDWARD CHARLES VICKERS, of 54 Golden Lane, Barbican, in the County of
Middlesex, "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HATS, BONNETS AND OTHER
HEAD COVERINGS a communication from abroad by Silvain Gutmacher, of Paris,
in the Republic of France.
"
This Invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of hats, bonnets, and
other head coverings whereby the same are made to appear as if manufactured of
straw, Leghorn, Panama, grass, chip, braid, Manilla or other similar material.
The body of the hat or other similar article is made in any suitable manner
and of any desired material and shape, and it is coated or covered in any desired
manner with a coating of composition which is of any suitable and known nature
and which can be colored as required. When the said coating of composition
has been partially dried it is embossed with the required design of imitation
straw or other material by suitable embossing dies which may be either cold or
heated and which are arranged and actuated in any convenient manner.
composition having been embossed in imitation of straw, Leghorn, Panama, grass,
chip, braid Manilla or other similar materials, can be varnished, enamelled with
any desired color, or treated in any required manner.
The
IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM PUMPS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Frederick Spencer at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 29th August 1882.
JOHN FREDERICK SPENCER of Metropolitan Chambers New Broad Street in the
City of London "IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM PUMPS "
My present invention has for its object to simplify and cheapen the construction
of the valves and valve-gear to steam pumps and consists in employing, in place
of the ordinary lift valves for the inlet and discharge, or in place of the ordinary D
slide valve which has sometimes been used to govern the inlet and outlet, a rotary
or reciprocating segmental or cylindrical valve, somewhat similar to a Corliss valve.
For this purpose I form on one side of the pump cylinder a cylindrical chamber having
passages leading to each end of the pump cylinder a middle port leading to the
supply or suction pipe and another port leading to the discharge or air vessel or
both. Into this chamber is fitted a segmental or cylindrical valve having a
reciprocating rotary motion imparted to it by a shaft fitting loosely between lugs
on the valve, so that the latter is free to be pressed against the cylindrical face by
the pressure existing in the valve chamber. The ends of the valve chamber are
closed by covers, through a stuffing box on one of which the shaft passes, it being
provided outside with a crank or arm by which reciprocating motion is imparted to
it by means of an eccentric, crank or other mechanism.
The segmental or cylindrical valve, having a recess similar to that of a D-valve,
it will be seen that by its reciprocating motion it alternately puts the supply port
in communication with the one or other of the passages leading to the one or other
end of the pump cylinder, while the other such passage is open to the valve chamber
and its discharge opening or openings.
This construction of pump valve is applicable with particular advantage in
combination with a steam cylinder provided with a segmental valve of similar
construction, as by this means I enable the entire valve gear and pump to be
reversed in position with the greatest facility, in order to meet the requirements of
any desired position or locality whether on board ship or on land. The steam and
pump valves, would, in this case be both worked from one and the same shaft. This
ID027
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page_text: arrangement also enables the general construction of the pump to be greatly
simplified and cheapened, as for instance by the use of a single boring bar the
whole of the faces for valve and cover can be tooled at one operation, and a new
facing be readily inserted or tooled; I am also enabled to make the air vessel and
other parts of such forms as are best suited to high pressures, in addition to which
the weight of the pump is reduced to a minimum while the construction affords a
minimum of obstruction to the free inlet and discharge of the water.
A MORE SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE MOUNTING OR HOLDER FOR FILAMENTS IN ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT LAMPS [BY DOING AWAY WITH CARBON BLOCKS, CEMENT AND SILVER SODERING &C. AND DIMINISHING THE LABOUR IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME.
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Laurence Rintoul Bishop at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 6th September 1882.
LAURENCE RINTOUL BISHOP of New Kent Road [in the County of] Surrey
A MORE SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE MOUNTING OR HOLDER FOR FILAMENTS IN ELECTRIC
INCANDESCENT LAMPS [BY DOING AWAY WITH CARBON BLOCKS, CEMENT AND
SILVER SODERING &C. AND DIMINISHING THE LABOUR IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
THE SAME.]
I take a piece of platinum copper, or any other suitable metal wire of any desired
length flattened at one end for the length of half an inch, more or less, at the end
of this flattened piece of wire I make a hole fig: 1 I then double the flattened piece
over on to the stem or rounded part of the said wire fig: 2, then mark the flattened
portion of this wire into four equal parts more or less. One fourth down from the
bend I press the flattened part with a small pair of round nosed pliers or other
suitable tool to the stem or upright round part of the wire and at the same time
double upwards the remaining three fourths more or less of the flattened part
fig: 3, then bend the part that has the hole in it at right angles to the doubled
flattened part so that the hole in the said flattened part is over the clip or bend
fig: 4. To mount the filament I insert one end of it in the hole of the flat wire
before described and with gentle force press the end of the filament between the
bend or clip thus obtained which acts as a spring and holds it firmly fig: 5, the other
end of the filament being inserted in another like holder.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING THE SPINDLES OF MACHINES EMPLOYED FOR PREPARING, SPINNING, DOUBLING AND TWISTING COTTON AND OTHER FIBROUS SUBSTANCES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by George Bodden at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 11th January 1882.
GEORGE BODDEN of Oldham in the County of Lancaster. "IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING THE SPINDLES OF MACHINES EMPLOYED FOR
PREPARING, SPINNING, DOUBLING AND TWISTING COTTON AND OTHER FIBROUS
SUBSTANCES."
This Invention relates to that class of spindles wherein the lubrication of the
same is effected by causing the oil to be drawn up from the bottom oil cup or
vessel by the revolution of the spindle itself, and to be returned after lubrication
to the bottom oil cup again.
The object of the Invention is to cause this circulation of the oil to take place in
whichever direction the spindles are driven; that is to say that the spindles of any
preparing, spinning, doubling, or twisting machine may be driven either to the
right or to the left as occasion may require, and that the lubrication of the spindles
by the circulation of oil upwards through the bush or bearing will still continue.
To effect this object I employ two scrolls or spirals, one right handed and the
other left-handed. The scrolls or spirals may be cut or otherwise formed either in
or on the outside of the spindle or in or on the interior of the hush or bearing;
and the two scrolls or spirals (right and left-handed) may either be both formed at
the same part or portion of the spindle or bush, so as to cross each other; or one
may be formed above the other and an arrangement provided whereby the ducts
or openings leading to one scroll or spiral may be opened and the ducts or openings
leading to the other scroll or spiral closed and vice versa according to the direction
in which the spindles are desired to revolve.
AN IMPROVED ELECTRIC ROTARY OR REVOLVING HAIR BRUSH.
Year: 1882

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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Henry Lersner at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 2nd March 1882.
HENRY LERSNER of Combermere Kew Gardens in the County of Surrey Chemist
AN IMPROVED ELECTRIC ROTARY OR REVOLVING HAIR BRUSH.
I construct the axle upon which the brush turns of wood or any other suitable
substance this axle is covered with leather or other suitable substance the axle is
constructed of larger diameter than those in the ordinary revolving brushes.
I construct the cylindrical frame upon which the bristles are fixed (which I
hereafter refer to as the brush) of vulcanite or other suitable dielectric substance or
substances
On the inside of the frame of the brush are suitable grooves and into these
grooves are fitted metal wires these wires are carried to the outside of the frame of
the brush into grooves on the outside of the frame of the brush where they are
insulated the ends of these wires are brought up among the bristles and preferable
the ends terminate at about half the length of the bristles.
The friction caused by the revolution of the brush on the axle sets up a current
of electricity which is conveyed by the embedded metal wires to the ends of the
wires among the bristles and thus brought into contact with the hair. If desired
to increase the amount of electricity generated I employ a certain quantity of
oxalate of lime, oil of amber or any other suitable substance inserted between the
axle and the inside of the brush for increasing the amount of electricity to be
generated by the friction.
The brush is fitted and turned by the usual handle and apparatus commonly
used in revolving hair brushes.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ARRANGEMENTS FOR MOUNTING AND TRAINING LIGHT ORDNANCE AND MAGAZINE GUNS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Alexander Carnegie Kirk at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 8th August 1882.
ALEXANDER, CARNEGIE KIRK, of the firm of Robert Napier and Sons, of Glasgow,
in the County of Lanark, North Britain. "IMPROVEMENTS IN ARRANGEMENTS FOR
MOUNTING AND TRAINING LIGHT ORDNANCE AND MAGAZINE GUNS."
This Invention relates to the mounting and training of light ordnance and
magazine guns; and its object is principally to improve the arrangements for sup-
porting and allowing a piece of light ordnance or a single-barrelled or multiple-
barrelled magazine gun being trained inside of a protective casing or turret of a
circular or partly circular form. The improved arrangements admit of the centre
on which the gun is elevated or depressed and also the centre on which it can be
turned horizontally being brought as close as possible to the side of the casing, so
that large angles of vertical or horizontal adjustment are obtainable with a com-
paratively small opening or port, whilst the casing itself may be considerably
injured or distorted without interfering with the proper action of the mechanism.
In carrying out the Invention a main central standard or pedestal is fixed within
the protective casing and on this is fitted so as to be turnable thereon a main
carrying frame or gib analogous to that of some kinds of cranes; and the arm or
projecting part of this frame is formed with a centre bearing for the carrying frame
or block of the gun itself, the said gun frame or block being entirely supported
upon the main frame which is upon the central or main standard, and not in any
way resting on any table or guide fixed to the outer casing. Worm wheel gearing
or other suitable gearing is provided for turning the main frame about the central
standard and for holding it in position against recoil and gearing is provided for
turning the gun block itself horizontally in the outer bearing on the main frame,
and for elevating or depressing the gun which gearing may be such as is already in
use with Nordenfeldt or Gatling or similar guns or mitrailleuses.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SPINDLES AND ATTACH- MENTS FOR SPINNING, DOUBLING, ROVING, DRAWING, OR OTHER FRAMES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Isaac Briggs Junior at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 4th October 1882.
ISAAC BRIGGS Junior of the Firm of I. Briggs and Sons Worsted Spinners of
Wakefield in the County of York. "IMPROVEMENTS IN SPINDLES AND ATTACH-
MENTS FOR SPINNING, DOUBLING, ROVING, DRAWING, OR OTHER FRAMES"
My invention has for its object improvements in spindles and attachments for
spinning doubling, roving, drawing or other frames by which I am enabled to run
the spindle at a much higher speed and not only so but perfect steadiness is
ensured. I also obtain greater regularity of drag, besides the spindles can be made
much lighter.
The above advantages I obtain primarily by applying a bearing at its very top
to steady it while running which greatly reduces the vibration. This I effect by
carrying up an outer casing or tube outside the spindle either direct from and in
one piece with the collar or from a flanged base which would be firmly secured to
the spindle rail. This tube woud be slightly larger than the upper part of the
spindle so that the spindle could freely revolve without touching it except at the top
which would carry a bush just fitting the spindle and thus acting as a steadying
bearing directly under the flyer and adding very greatly to its stiffness. The
spindle would thus be supported in three places viz in the step at the collar in the
spindle rail and at the top immediately under the flyer. Of course the tube or
outer casing might be a bearing all the way up the spindle or at several places with
practically equal effect but the bearing at the top is the most practical. Supporting
the spindle in an extra manner enables me to make them lighter. The bobbin
slips over and revolves upon the outside of the tube or casing which is a
stationary surface instead of a running spindle and this secures greater regularity
of drag.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BAND TWINES OR ROPES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Joe Green Hey at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 29th March 1882.
JOE GREEN HEY, of Cleckheaton, in the County of York, India Rubber
Manufacturer, and Band Spinner, "IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY TO BE
EMPLOYED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BAND TWINES OR ROPES."
This invention relates to an improved construction of apparatus for spinning and
twisting fibres and strands in the manufacture of band twines or ropes and comprises
improved apparatus for driving or rotating the hook spindles and of guide return
pulleys whereby the gearing is dispensed with and double the length of band twine
or rope may be spun or twisted within a given length of "walk" or shed without
splicing.
I dispense with the gearing wheels and cross bands as heretofore employed and
employ a double row of hooked spindles one row above the other and each separato
spindle is driven by wharve band and cylinder or drum the fibre band twine or
rope passes from the one line of hook spindles to the end of the walk or shed and
thence over guide return pulleys or drum to and is attached to the hooks of the
second line or series of spindles these being driven from the cylinder or drum (first
referred to) in the same direction as the first series, of. hook spindles so that the
spinning or twisting from the two ends of the band twine or rope is carried on
simultaneously and splicing is rendered unnecessary much time power and labor
being saved and more uniform work produced.
MENTS IN "BLOCKS OR "CYLINDERS FOR INCANDESCENT LIGHTS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Edward Davies at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 10th July 1882.
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EDWARD DAVIES, of High Holborn in the County of Middlesex IMPROVE
MENTS IN "BLOCKS OR "CYLINDERS FOR INCANDESCENT LIGHTS
"
"
These blocks, technically known as "cylinders" are employed for the purpose
of giving out a brilliant light when roused to a state of incandescence-usually by
being subjected to a combined jet of certain gases, as for instance in the oxy
hydrogen light; the shape of my blocks may be varied to suit circumstances. The
cylinders hitherto employed are usually made of lime, but lime readily absorbs
moisture and then crumbles so that great care has to be taken to keep the
cylinders dry; during combustion also it gives off gas which is injurious to health.
It is important then that these cylinders should be made of such materials, or
combination of materials as will not absorb either moisture or carbonic acid, or both
together, nor give off gas during incandescence in objectionable quantities, nor
undergo combustion.
I subjoin a list of certain materials which I have by experiment found to give
approximately these results, but it will be understood that either the nature or
quantity thereof may be varied and that these are set forth only as showing one
way in which my invention may be carried into practice.
I take of Magnesia 3 parts, Precipitate of chalk 16 parts Plaster of Paris 6 parts,
Oxide of Calcium 1 part, Phosphide of Calcium 1 part, Prepared Chalk 6 parts, all
by measureinent well mix together in any suitable mixer with clear water,
(sometimes I employ a suitable gum to increase the adhesion of the particles and
which also has the effect of closing the pores and keeping out moisture so that the
cylinders can be kept for a long time) and subject to hydraulic or other heavy
pressure, and then preferably bake to expel the moisture, say for 3 to 5 hours,
though the time of course varies with circumstances. I have even made these
cylinders without heavy pressure merely kneading with the hands and baking in a
common oven, but pressure is preferable.
MEANS FOR RETAINING NECKTIES AND SCARVES IN PLACE
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Gustav Schubert at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 31st October 1882.
GUSTAV SCHUBERT of Aldersgate Street in the City of London,
MEANS FOR RETAINING NECKTIES AND SCARVES IN PLACE
"
"IMPROVED
My Invention relates to a device to be applied to mens neck ties and scarves to
prevent them from becoming disarranged when in wear.
The device consists of a piece of elastic webbing or other suitable elastic material
provided at one end with a metal or other ring of the peculiar shape bereafter
described, or other means of attachment to the buttons of the trousers or drawers
and at the other end furnished with a pin or hook for insertion into the necktie or
scarf. The device is applied after the scarf has been fastened around the neck by
passing the hook through the scarf, distending the elastic and placing the ring over
a button of the trousers or drawers, said ring being provided with an off-set that
receives the shank of the button after the ring has been passed over its head and
prevents the disengagement of the ring from the button except by first distending
the elastic connection.
When adjusted in place this device will hold the scarf or necktie in its proper
position, preventing any side movement or buckling up, the elastic connection
at same time permitting the device to yield to the movements of the body of the
wearer.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN SAFES OR BOXES ARTICLES " FOR CONTAINING MONEY OR OTHER VALUABLE
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Henry Harris at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 28th September 1882.
HENRY HARRIS, of Northampton, in the County of Northampton, "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN SAFES OR BOXES
ARTICLES
"
FOR CONTAINING MONEY OR OTHER VALUABLE
My invention relates to safes or boxes designed to protect their contents against
fire or thieves and my improvements consist in means, hereinafter set forth, for
rendering such safes or boxes more difficult to open than is the case with those
heretofore made, thus increasing the efficiency of the same as protective receptacles
for money or other valuables.
In carrying the said invention into practice I make a casting of steel or other
suitable metal, and of such shape that it will form the entire safe, excepting the_
door, which is made as a separate piece. The sides, bottom, and top of this casting
are of sufficient thickness to permit of the usual chambers for holding fire proof or
other composition being made therein by boring; or these chambers may be
provided when the casting is made and thus dispense with the boring. All the
exterior edges of the safe are made of rounded form, and all the exterior corners
are likewise rounded in such a manner that there are no angular or straight edges
or corners to afford a hold or support for tools or implements such as are used by
thieves when they attempt to obtain access to the interior of a safe. It has been
found that the sharp angular, form of the edges and corners of ordinary safes
facilitates the application of such tools or implements but these facilities are
entirely absent in my improved safe. As a further precaution against the fixing.of
such tools or implements upon the safe I make the whole of the exterior surface
thereof perfectly smooth by polishing or burnishing the same, or by the application
of a coating of a suitable substance.
I also so arrange the handle and hinges that they will not afford any facility for
the attachment of the said tools or implements.
I may in some cases make my improved safe of separate plates or pieces which
will be welded or rivetted together, instead of making a casting as first herein
described, but the outer edges and corners must be rounded as above described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CORES FOR USE IN CASTING STEEL TUBES, INGOTS, AND HOLLOW ARTICLES
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Benjamin Johnson, junior, of Pudsey. near Leeds, in the
County of York, Engineer, for an Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN CORES
FOR USE IN CASTING STEEL TUBES, INGOTS, AND HOLLOW ARTICLES."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Benjamin Johnson at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 25th February 1882.
BENJAMIN JOHNSON Junior of Pudsey near Leeds in the County of York
Engineer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN CORES FOR USE IN CASTING STEEL TUBES, INGOTS
AND HOLLOW ARTICLES."
The object of my invention is to provide a core so constructed that a true
negative thereof can be produced in the form of a tube, ingot or other article
without injury to the main body of the said core, and so as to leave the interior
surface of the casting smooth, true and unhardened without cracks
honeycombing.
or
For that purpose I make or construct a core, which I call a duplex core, of an
inner tube or piece and au outer sheath or case. The inner tube or piece which is
made of metal acts as a stay or support to the outer sheath or case and is collapsible
or yielding. The outer sheath or case is made of thin metal clean or bright
externally, and surrounds and is in contact with the inner tube or piece. The
duplex core is secured in the desired position in the mould by means of guides
sockets or holding pieces. The molten steel is poured into the mould and Hows
around and in contact with the outer sheath or case, the inner tube or piece is
removed and used in combination with another outer sheath or case for a second
casting and so on.
In practice the inner tubes or pieces and the outer sheaths or cases are
conveniently and advantageously made of sheet metal bent into the desired.
form.

page_text: Having now described the nature of my said invention in such manner that
others will be enabled to carry my improvements into effect I claim :—
Duplex cores consisting of an internal tube or piece and an external sheath or
case for the purposes specified.
In witness whereof I the said Benjamin Johnson Junior have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 10th day of August in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty two.
BENJAMIN JOHNSON JUNIOR. (L.S.)
IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY FOR PREPARING COTTON AND OTHER FIBROUS SUBSTANCES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Samuel Lord and John Kaberry at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 28th June 1882.
SAMUEL LORD and JOHN KABERRY, both of Rochdale in the County of Lancaster,
Machinists. IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY FOR PREPARING COTTON AND OTHER
FIBROUS SUBSTANCES
In machines of the kind known as slubbing, intermediate, roving, or jack frames,
as heretofore usually constructed, spindles with flyers are employed. Now according
to our invention we dispense with these and we substitute therefor rings travellers
and short light spindles or studs which latter carry the bobbins whereon the yarn
is wound.
By our invention we dispense entirely with those parts of the said machines
known as cone drums and differential motion; also we construct the general parts
of such machines in a more simple manner than heretofore.
In one form of preparatory frame according to our invention a short dead
spindle fixed in the spindle rail carries a rotating shell driven by a wharve and tin
cylinder. The shell has a centre or toe let into its upper end to run in a bearing
or footstep formed in or on the upper end of the spindle. The bobbin fits on or
over the aforesaid shell, and is driven by suitable projections taking into recesses,
as in the ordinary ring and traveller frame. The end passes through an eye on
the thread board, and then on to the bobbin through the traveller which revolves
on a ring carried by a ring rail traversed by a suitable building or copping motion.
The rings may be all arranged in one straight line, or may be stepped, in order
that more spindles may be arranged in the length of the frame.
Sometimes it is convenient for the ring rail to be stationary and the spindle rail
to be traversed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN "TENTER HOOKS " AND IN THE MODE OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Arthur Edmund Gorse at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 18th October 1882.
ARTHUR EDMUND GORSE of the Firm of William Gorse and Sons of Birmingham
in the County of Warwick "IMPROVEMENTS IN "TENTER HOOKS " AND IN THE
MODE OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME "
My invention has for its object improvements in tenter hooks and in the mode
of manufacturing the same by which means I am enabled to produce a Machine
made tenter hook of an improved shape and more exact in size and altogether
better suited for thir purpose such as protecting the top of fencing and other
purposes and this I accomplish in the most economical way, indeed without
scarsely any waste and as before said by machinery instead of by forging.
1 The improvement in shape consists principally in the exceeding sharp out-
lines of the hook which is the desideratum in a tenter hook and it can never be
attained with the hammer because the sharper and more rugged the edges and
point of the hook are the better it answers its purpose. My hooks are therefore
turned square or very nearly square at the bend the under part of the bend being
more obtuse in its angle so as to produce the most acute point possible. The point
of the hook or that part driven into the timber or other substance is the same
bevel in the rough but generally it is bent over so as to bring the point central
with the stem.
The mode of manufacture is as follows:-I take any section of steel or other
suitable metal bar or rod such as round or square, triangular or oblong according
to the strength of body required. I then feed this bar or rod into a suitable
machine which cuts the bar diagonally with a vey considerable slant, the point is
then bent round with the sheared edge undneath the bend or if desired they may
be bent in any other direction. The rod is fed forward a proper distance to
produce the required length of sten when the cutter comes down severing the hook
in a complete state as regards general form and leaving the end of the rod ready
to be turned again and so the process is repeated until the rod is worked up.
Another course is to cut the rod into lengths first and then bend the separate
[Price 2d.1

page_text: lengths in the same, or in another machine or even with a hammer which comes to
practically the same thing so long as the shearing is done as I have explained to
produce the barbed or roughed edges and rough jagged point.
By these means the hooks are all regular in size and they are so sharp that they
can scarcely be handled without sticking into the fingers which is the great
desideratum.
IMPROVEMENTS IN COCKS OR VALVES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Clayton Mewburn at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 20th May 1882. Communicated
to him from abroad by Emile Chatel of 1 Boulevard St. Denis Paris France
JOHN CLAYTON MEWBURN of 169 Fleet Street in the City of London Patent
Agent and Consulting Engineer "IMPROVEMENTS IN COCKS OR VALVES [Com-
municated to him from abroad by Emile Chatel of 1 Boulevard St. Denis Paris
France]
"
This Invention relates to the construction of cocks or valves in such manner
that their packing can be renewed while they are fully open.
It has long been an object to construct cocks or valves so as to combine
cheapness, perfect action, facility for keeping in order, absence of liability to stick
and slight cost for repairs. The improved cock or valve which forms the subject
of the present invention possesses all these advantages. The essential feature in
its construction is a special arrangement of the conical plug or obturator worked
by an endless screw and guided by two lateral guides, the arrangement allowing
of the packing being renewed while the cock or valve is fully open. The lateral
guides keep the plug or obturator always in the same position while being lowered
and the ground parts which come in contact are always the same. There cannot
be any sticking because it acts by pressure. The movement is effected by means
of a quick threaded screw and a hand wheel.
The shell or
The improved cock or valve is composed of the following parts.
body; the ground conical plug in this shell; a spherical plate or cap fixed to the
shell by bolts and nuts, a washer being interposed; two lateral guides cast with
the said cap and extending down within the plug; a nut for the screw of the cock
this nut being connected to the plug by means of wings in which are vertical holes
to receive the above named guides; a quick-threaded screw working in the nut
above described; this screw is secured in the cap by an upper nut or screw; at the
upper part of this last named nut or screw is a metallic and hemp packing kept in
place by a ring which is secured by a tightening nut; the stem of the quick
threaded screw extends through this packing and through the tightening nut and
is fitted at the top with a hand wheel by which it can be rotated.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN SEPARATING AND COLLECTING AMMONIACAL AND OTHER PRODUCTS FROM BLAST FURNACE GASES AND IN OTHERWISE TREATING THE SAID GASES
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Ferrie, of Chapelhall and Calderbank, in the
County of Lanark, North Britain, Ironmaster for an Invention of "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN SEPARATING AND COLLECTING AMMONIACAL AND OTHER PRODUCTS
FROM BLAST FURNACE GASES AND IN OTHERWISE TREATING THE SAID
GASES"
(Void by reason of the Patentee having neglected to file a Specification in
pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent.)
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Ferrie at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 6th July 1882.
WILLIAM FERRIE, of Chapelhall, and Calderbank, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Ironmaster, "IMPROVEMENTS IN SEPARATING AND COLLECTING
AMMONIACAL AND OTHER PRODUCTS FROM BLAST FURNACE GASES, AND IN
OTHERWISE TREATING THE SAID GASES"
This Invention has for its object to effect the separation and collection of the
Ammoniacal and other contents from Blast Furnace Gases, and when necessary to
recharge the residue of the said Gases with tar and other hydrocarbons from
which some of the Tars and the hydrocarbons have become separated with the
ammoniacal products, so as to restore the heating value of the Gases more or less
approximating to what was their original heating value prior to the said
separation.
The Invention is carried into effect by providing on the Main, which leads from
Blast Furnaces to the Blast Heaters, Steam Boilers, Retorts, or other apparatus
which the waste Gases are used for heating, a series of Scrubbers through which the
Gases pass in the act of having the said products separated from them by the
scrubbing action, and from the last of which scrubbers the Gases where rich
enough are led on direct to the Stoves, Boilers, Retorts, or other apparatus to be
ID 031

page_text: heated thereby, but in cases where there shall have been so much of the Tars, and
other Hydrocarbons separated with the Ammonia products as to diminish the
heating power of the residual Gas, then the said Gas is led through one or more
chambers, containing Tars or Hydrocarbons such as those of which it has been
robbed in a vapourised state, so that the heating efficiency of the gases is restored
by combining or mixing with them a portion of such Tars or Hydrocarbons.
Instead of leading the gases after the separation from them of the Ammonia tars
and hydrocarbons, through a vessel or vessels for adding to them the tars or hydro-
carbons of which they have been deprived, as hereinbefore described, the gases may
be led direct to the discharging orifice in issuing from which they are burnt, in the
Blast heaters, steam boilers, or retorts, and the tars or bydrocarbons added to
them either just before issuing from the said nozzles, or after the gases have issued
from the nozzles either in a fluid state or in a vapourised state.
AN IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR BEATING OR WHIPPING EGGS, CREAM, OR THE LIKE
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Green Kenworthy at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 8th November 1882.
GREEN KENWORTHY, of Huddersfield, in the County of York, "AN IMPROVED
APPARATUS FOR BEATING OR WHIPPING EGGS, CREAM, OR THE LIKE
"
My invention relates to an improved apparatus which is chiefly designed for
beating up or mixing eggs but which is also applicable for whipping cream and
similar substances in culinary or other operations.
The said apparatus is made as follows, that is to say, I provide a handle of wood,
bone, metal, or other suitable material which is placed in a vertical position and to
the lower end of which is firmly secured the upper or smaller end of a conical
spiral spring. Each spiral is made of such a diameter with respect to the others
that when the handle is pressed down the spirals will lie one within another and
thus form a flat disc; they are made of metal having such elasticity when so coiled
that the coils may be compressed easily by pressing the handle and will spring
upward readily into the conical form when the pressure on the handle is removed.
In using this apparatus the egg (removed from the shell) or the cream or other
material is placed in a cup or other convenient or suitable vessel and then the
spiral part of the beater is placed therein the lowest spiral resting on the bottom
or against the sides of the vessel; the operator then grasps the upper part of the
handle and by alternately pressing and releasing the same all the spirals, excepting
the lowest one, have imparted to them a rapid up and down motion and thus the
egg, cream, or other substance is violently agitated, beaten, or whipped in a very
short space of time and with great facility. When the operation is finished the
apparatus may be quickly cleansed by using it in the same manner in a vessel
containing clean water. The said apparatus may be made in various sizes, and may,
if desired, be provided with a tin or other box or case to keep it clean and free from
dust when not in use.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROCESS OF DYEING COTTON YARNS AND THREADS.
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Gerard Wenzeslaus von Nawrocki
at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 16th February 1882.
A communication from Gustav Fagenburg junior of Rydboholm in the
Kingdom of Sweden.
GERARD WENZESLAUS VON NAWROCKI Proprietor of the Firm of J. Brandt and
G. W. v. Nawrocki Patent Solicitor and Civil Engineer of 124 Leipziger-Strasse
Berlin Germany. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROCESS OF DYEING COTTON YARNS
AND THREADS.' A communication from Gustav Fagenburg junior of Rydboholu
the Kingdom of Sweden.
The Invention relates to improvements in the operation or process of dyeing
cotton in the loose state, or in the yarn or thread and consists in the employment
of a closed vessel in which a partial vacuum is formed. Previous to this Invention
the use of such colors which require a high temperature to dissolve them could not
be employed without injury to the loose cotton. In this Invention the cotton to
be dyed is placed along with the color in a dissolved state into an air-tight vessel
in which a partial vacuum is formed by means of an air pump or other suitable
appliance. The contents of the vessel are then boiled under a comparatively lower
temperature than heretofore. By these means the process is more economically
and better performed and there is less liability of the cotton being damaged.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MEASURING-CHAINS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Herbert John Haddan at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 11th December 1882. A communi-
cation to him from abroad by Gustave Féton, of Crandelain, France.
"
HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of Kensington, Middlesex, IMPROVEMENTS IN
MEASURING-CHAINS," a communication to me from abroad by Gustave Féton, of
Crandelain, France
This invention has for its object the rapid measuring of lengths by means of
chains, which allow of easily distinguishing and marking the principal subdivisions
of the whole length (preferably one decamètre). For this purpose I compose the
chain of a series of oblong rings of steel wire, which rings or links are preferably
made two decimetres long and one centimetre wide, every fifth link being made
205 millimetres long and the following only 195 millimetres, the fifth link being
further provided at one end with a small ring which has one centimetre internal
diameter and is formed by approaching towards each other the two rods of the
link. This small ring serves to hold the link in place and to mark the point
which indicates the metre, which point is situated in the centre of the small ring,
instead of being on the joint of the fifth and sixth link. The centre of the chain
is marked by the yellow colour of the small ring, and the distances of 2.5 and
7.5 metres are each distinguished by rings one decimetre long. Instead of making
the chain one decametre long and dividing it on the metric system, it may be made
10 yards long or any other suitable length, and the length of the links and
position of subdivisions may be altered accordingly.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING AND FINISHING LACE FABRICS."
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to John Tuffnell of the City of Manchester in the County
of Lancaster for an invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING AND FINISHING
LACE FABRICS."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said John Tuffnell at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 22nd April 1882.
JOHN TUFFNELL of the City of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster
"IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING AND FINISHING LACE FABRICS.'
"
The object of this invention is to impart a gloss or linen finish to the surface of
lace fabrics, whereby the same are improved in appearance and a finish given
which has hitherto been unattainable without damaging the fabric.
In carrying out my invention I submit the lace fabric to the action of beetling
machines similarly constructed to those hitherto used by dyers and finishers and
thus by beetling such lace fabrics I produce the desired gloss or linen finish.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said John Tuffnell in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 21st October
1882.
JOHN TUFFNELL of the City of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster
"IMPROVEMENTS IN TREATING AND FINISHING LACE FABRICS
The object of this invention is to impart a gloss or linen finish to the surface and
body of lace fabrics whereby the same are improved in appearance and a finish
given which has hitherto been unattainable without damaging the fabric.
In carrying out my invention I submit the lace fabric to the action of roller
beetling machines similarly constructed to those hitherto used by dyers and
finishers of cotton and linen piece goods and thus by beetling such lace fabrics I
produce-the-desired-gloss, linen finish and linen feel.
Having thus particularly-described and ascertained-the-nature-of_this_my_said
invention together with the best methods with which I am acquainted for-carrying.
the same into practical effect I wish it to be understood that I claim
The treating and finishing of lace fabrics by beetling machines substantially as
herein before described.
In witness whereof T the said John- Tufnell have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 20th day of October in the year of Our Lord, One thousand
eight hundred and eighty two.
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF TREATING CERTAIN MATERIALS TO RENDER THEM DIELECTRICAL
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Edgar William Beckingsale at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 27th May 1882.
EDGAR WILLIAM BECKINGSALE of Bedford Park, Chiswick, in the County of
Middlesex, Electrical Engineer AN IMPROVED METHOD OF TREATING CERTAIN
MATERIALS TO RENDER THEM DIELECTRICAL
My invention relates to a novel method of rendering non-conducting materials
which are porous, such as bricks, stone, tiles, pipes, stoneware, porcelain biscuit,
cement, slate, lime, plaster of Paris, china clay, Sulphate of Baryta, more perfectly
dielectric, for the purpose of better insulating any conductors or generators of
electricity
This I effect by injecting into their pores or substance hydrocarbons, such as
petroleum oil or some of its preparations, such as paraffin oil or wax, either alone
or in combination with tar, Resin, or shellac, or a mixture of some of them, by
which more consistency will be obtained, and the volatile portions of the hydro-
carbons absorbed
In effecting the injection into the substances named, I am careful not to saturate
the porous substance further than necessary to repel moisture. The process may
be carried out with the injected hydrocarbon in a liquid or gaseous state, preferably
under considerable pressure, to thoroughly incorporate it into the pores or substance
of the material.
The special applications of my improved dielectrics may be in the form of pipes
or bricks, for the purpose of being laid under the ground, under floors, or in walls
of buildings to contain the conducting wires, and thus prevent any danger of fire
or loss of electricity.
Where my improved dielectrics are used as above, other insulating substance for
protecting or covering conducting wires may be dispensed with, either entirely or
partially, and the wires be laid, bare in my improved pipes or between bricks or
other suitable form of covering.
In the form of bricks, my improved dielectrics may be used for the foundations
of Dynamo machines, to obviate danger of shock to attendants and to save loss of
electricity
The prepared dielectric may be applied as a "grouting" for the insulation of
wires in coil or bundle, in a liquid state and under pressure
As earthenware, my improved dielectric may be used for the support and
insulation of aërial lines.
IMPROVEMENTS CONNECTED WITH SPINDLES OF DOUBLING AND TWISTING FRAMES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by William Holms at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 17th April 1882.
WILLIAM HOLMS of Glasgow in the County of Lanark, North Britain,
"IMPROVEMENTS CONNECTED WITH SPINDLES OF DOUBLING AND TWISTING FRAMES."
The object of this Invention is to effect the driving of the vertical spindles of
doubling and twisting frames, by positive action, instead of, as heretofore, by
frictional contact of the bobbin carrying disc, with the driving whorl or pulley.
In carrying out the Invention, the driving whorl or pulley, is fitted loose on the
spindle as usual, but between its upper surface and the bottom of the disc
supporting the bobbin, is formed or fitted any suitable form of gripping clutch.
In a convenient and simple arrangement, a pin or stud is fitted to project from the
one surface and fit into a hole in the other, and the spindle is driven from the
pulley or whorl through this clutch device. The bobbin carrying disc is connected
to the spindle by the usual groove and feather, and is free to slide vertically on the
spindle. The lever of any ordinary stop motion is fitted to act on and raise the
dise when a thread fails or breaks, and this raising of the. disc lifts the clutch device
out of gear. The spindle and bobbin thereupon cease to rotate while the driving
whorl or pulley continues to revolve loosely on the spindle.