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Year: 1887

page_text: This Invention has for its object to supersede the ordinary stop cock by a simple
but highly effective combination fitting which acts both as a draw off tap and as a
stop cock and obviates all necessity for shutting off the water supply either when
repairing existing fittings or substituting others therefor.

page_text: Fig. 7 is a sectional view shewing the end of an ordinary tap fitted with a loose
spindle.
Fig. 8 shews a detail view of such loose spindle.
Figs. 9, 10 shew the application of my invention to a cistern valve with the end of
the boss tinned for lead pipe.
DESCRIPTION.
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To carry out my invention I fit the end of the tap with a spindle a fig. 1 having a
triangular base so that when so fitted in the tap suitable slots or apertures 6 fig. 2 are
formed which serve as passages through which the water flows into the tap-In the
boss of the tap I form a suitably shaped valve chamber c figs. 2. 4. 5. 10 wherein I
place a small india rubber ball c¹ figs. 4, which forms a ball valve A small
cylindrical metal seating D is screwed into the mouth of the boss as seen in said
figs. 4, 5 slots d figs. 5. 6 being formed in the head of such scating for that purpose.
When the seating has been fixed in position the tap is screwed into the boss as
shewn in Fig. 6 the head of the spindle passing through the cylindrical seating and
forcing the ball back thus opening the valve and affording a channel for the free
passage of the water into the tap A leather or other suitable washer is fitted on the
end of the tap before screwing it into the boss.
When it is desired to shut off the water supply either to effect repairs or for any
other purpose the tap is unscrewed and detached from the boss By so doing the
spindle on the end of the tap is withdrawn from the seating and the ball being
thereby released is forced against such seating by the pressure of the water behind
thus causing the ball to act as a stop cock and effectually closing the valve and
preventing the escape of the water.
When applying my invention to an old tap I furnish the spindle a with suitable
arms e so that the spindle can be fitted in the end of the tap by sliding such arms
therein as seen at Fig. 7-I also form a small collar or flange round the shoulder f
of the spindle. When the arms are so slid into the tap this collar or flange_takes
its bearing against the end of the tap and so keeps the spindle in position. I also
form suitable apertures or openings in the shoulder of the spindle to serve as
passages through which the water may flow into the tap.
My invention is also readily applicable to a cistern valve as shewn at Figs. 9 and 10
of the accompanying drawings Rios 78
ELT & Co.,
33, Southampton Buildings, Holborn,
Agents for the Applicant.
Poultry, Pheasants, and Partridges.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1887
Poultry, Pheasants, and Partridges.
I THOMAS CAMPBELL of Sunnyside Cottage Yester Haddington in the county of
East Lothian, Gamekeeper, 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 :—
(3rd)
A powder composed of the following ingredients (1st) Carbolic acid 11 fluid drams
or thereby (2nd) Camphor 360 grains or thereby Apothecaries weight
Common Limestone powdered 13 ounces or thereby Apothecaries weight The powder
to be administered to the bird by inhalation When inhaled the powder destroys the
worm in the windpipe which are then ejected by the bird. As the powder acts upon
the worm (syngamus trachealis) only when the latter reaches the trachea the powder
may require to be administered more than once.
By administering the powder occasionally the disease known as Gapes will be
prevented.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
1st. That the powder is my own invention.
2nd. That it is an effectual cure for the Gapes.
3rd. That it may be used as a prevention for the Gapes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 4th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 4th Nov., 1887

page_text: JAMES GARVIE Junior of 172 Fenchurch Street in the City of London Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My Invention relates to an improved arrangement for sawing off the ends of Piles
after they have been driven into the ground to the depth required.
It is applicable to all kinds of Piles whether driven some distance apart or quite
close as in sheet Piling.
By reducing the speed at which the Saw is driven the machine can be used for
cutting off the ends of Iron or Steel Piles.
By this arrangement there is a considerable saving in time over the ordinary
method of cutting off the ends of piles as by my invention the piles can be cut off
immediately after they are driven.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1. represents a front elevation and Fig. 2 a side
elevation of my apparatus. A is the frame of the Pile Engine to which is fixed a
cross beam B, to the cross beam B I fix my machine by means of a strong Bracket C.
The front of the Bracket C is planed with V slides in which is moved the frame D.
This frame D is made to move upwards or downwards by the Screw E which is
worked by means of a handle from the platform of the Pile Engine. By this means
the Point at which the pile is to be cut can be determined. On the top of the frame D
the Bracket F carrying the Saw spindle pulley & Saw. This bracket F revolves
on a pivot and is so arranged that the geared quadrant G as shown by dotted lines
can be worked round by means of the worn H actuated by a handle on the end of
the Shaft I and by this means the Saw can be inade 'to cut at any angle and also can
be moved out of the way when not required.
I propose to drive the Saw Spindle from a Verticle Shaft projecting under the
floor of the Pile Engine.
Having now particularly described the nature of my invention I wish it to be
distinctly understood that I do not bind myself to the exact details shown and
described but I do declare that what I claim is
1st. Sawing off arrangement by means of a Circular Saw attached to a Pile Engine
driven in any suitable manner.
2nd. The General construction of the Saw on a Bracket with Slides and Quadrant
substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 3rd day of October 1887.
JAMES GARVIE, JUNIOR.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 23rd Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 24th Feb., 1888
I, GEORGE FREDERICK REDFERN, of the General Patent Office, No. 4, South Street,
Finsbury, in the County of Middlesex, Patent Agent do hereby declare the nature of
this invention (a communication from abroad by Frédéric Coblyn of Seraing, in the
Kingdom of Belgium, Engineer) to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a steel sleeper for supporting or carrying the rails of
railways and tramways.
The improved sleeper is made of rolled steel somewhat of a T-shaped form in cross
section the horizontal part or top of the sleeper being curved at the outer edges and
formed with a central gutter facilitating the rolling of the sleepers and considerably
diminishing the weight of the same by doing away with superfluous metal at the same
time giving greater stability to the sleeper.
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page_text: I, GEORGE FREDERICK REDFERN, of the firm of G. F. Redfern & Co. the General
Patent Office No. 4 South Street, Finsbury, in tho County of Middlesex, Patent
Agents, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication from
abroad by Frédéric Coblyn, of Seraing, Belgium, Engineer,) 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 steel sleeper for supporting or carrying the rails of
railways and tramways.
In order to enable the invention to be fully understood I will proceed to describe
the same by reference to the accompanying drawing, in which
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the upper part of my improved sleeper.
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
Figure 3 is a transverse section of the improved sleeper of a size suitable for an
ordinary width of way.
Figure 4 is a similar view of a sleeper of a size suitable for a narrow width
of way.
The improved sleeper is made of rolled steel somewhat of a T-shaped form in cross
section, the horizontal part or top of the sleeper being curved at the outer edges and
formed with a central gutter or groove facilitating the rolling of the sleepers and
considerably diminishing the weight of the same by doing away with superfluous
metal, at the same time giving greater stability to the sleeper.
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 :-
1. A steel sleeper for railway and tramway rails, of T-shape in cross section,
having its horizontal part curved at the outer edges and formed with a central gutter
or groove.
2. The improved sleeper substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in
the accompanying drawing.
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1000
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I ANDREW HENRY CHARTRES of 46 Parliament Street, Derby in the county of
Derby Engineer and Millwright do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object improvements in steam engines and according to
the said invention I impart an irregular motion to the valve or valves admitting steam
to and exhausting the same from the engine by means of a cam operating a sliding
connecting rod directly or indirectly coupled to the valve spindle.
By means of my invention I can give a full port and quickly cut off the steam from
the cylinder and allow the valve to be stationary for a short time which accelerates
the escape of the exhaust steam.
The accompanying sheet of drawings illustrates the method of carrying my invention
into practice.
Figure 1. is a side elevation of an engine constructed in accordance with my said
invention.
Figure 2. an enlarged side elevation of the cam and disc-and
Figure 3. an enlarged vertical transverse section of the same as hereafter
referred to.
On fly wheel shaft A I arrange a pulley or disc B in the face of which is a cam
groove shewn as a "heart cam.
"
A pin D carries an antifriction roller D' travelling in the said cam groove, the pin
being mounted on a sliding rod E working in a guide or bracket F which rod is jointed
at G to the valve spindle H moving in a guide or bracket I-A to-and-fro motion is
thus imparted to the valve spindle.
The cam-groove is shewn in two positions in the enlarged elevation Figure 2. the
pin D and its roller D' being so shewn that the valve is at the end of its instroke.
It will be seen that a certain interval of rest is thus permitted to the valve during
the exhaustion of the steam from the cylinder whereby such exhaust steam is better
able to leave the same.

page_text: The heart cam also gives a quick cut off to the valve.
A bracket E is shewn carrying the sliding valve rod but more brackets or other
supports may be used.
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
Actuating the shaft or spindle of the entrance and exhaust valve or valves of steam
engines by means of a pin on the shaft or spindle engaging directly in a cam or
cam-groove mounted on the engine shaft substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1887.
POPPLEWELL, COLTON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Creel Frames Used in Carpet Looms.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1887
Complete Left, 16th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 22nd June, 1888
Improvements in Creel Frames Used in Carpet Looms.
ALFRED FIDKIN, Prospect Lane, in the Borough of Kidderminster in the County
of Worcester, Maker of Creel Frames used for or in the Manufacture of Carpets do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS OF SUCH FRAMES AND
THE WORKING OF THE BOBBINS to be as follows :-
A concave bobbin Holder of Iron or other material with a wooden resisting roller
contained in a chamber in the said holder such holder to be placed on each side of the
rib, in creel frames now generally in use to hold the bobbin and to counteract the
natural tendency of and to prevent, the bobbin from rising out of its place in such
frames thus obviating the necessity for the use of slots tins back strip and pegs, the
flange of the bobbin working upon studs in the said holder and acting against the
resisting roller protected on each side of the rib against the bush of the bobbin by
a circular washer with a small morticed wooden bearing inserted through each side of
the rib at the lower centre of the said holder.

page_text: Improvement in Creel Frames Used in Carpet Looms.
ALFRED FIDKIN, Prospect Lane, in the Borough of Kidderminster, in the County
of Worcester, maker of creel frames used for or in the manufacture of
Carpets do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
(A) a concave bobbin holder of iron or other material with (C) a wooden resisting
roller, contained in a chamber in the said holder (A) such holder to be placed on each
side of the rib, (in the creel frames (E) now generally in use,) to hold the bobbin and
counteract the natural tendency of, and to prevent the bobbin (F) from rising out of
its place in such frames, thus obviating the necessity for the use of, slots, back strips,
and pegs; the flange of the bobbin (F) working upon studs in the said holder (A)
and acting against the resisting roller (C) protected on each side of the rib (E)
against the bush of the bobbin (F) by a thin circular washer, about an inch in diameter,
fastened to side of rib (E) as near as possible to correspond with the centre of the
bobbin flange; to prevent the bobbins (which are irregular in sizes of flanges) from
binding and having a small morticed wooden bearing (D) inserted through each side
of the rib (E) at the lower centre of the said holder (A) also to compensate for the
variation in size of bobbins, and thus again preventing binding :-(B) tension weight
suspended on Yarn (G).
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare, that what I
claim is
1. Improvement in creel frames, and working of the bobbins.
2. The substitution of a concave bobbin holder, to obviate the necessity for the use
of slots, tins, back strips, and pegs, as at present used in creel frames for the
manufacture of carpets.
1000
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 14th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 15th Nov., 1887
1, ALEXANDER DRUMMOND of 35 Montrose Street, in the City of Glasgow, Glass
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to bo as follows :-
My invention relates to improvements in washing boards and it consists in the
employment in lieu of the ordinary rubbing surfaces of corrugated sheet zinc of a
slab or slabs of ordinary or specially annealed glass, enamelled or vitreous ware
cement or similar material having a fluted or corrugated or chequered surface
produced thereon in the operation of rolling or moulding the slab or slabs. The
fluted or similar surface may be formed on one or both sides of a slab, or two slabs
having each a fluted or similar surface may be placed back to back and fitted within
the usual wooden framing of the washing board.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents.

page_text: Improvements in Washing Boards.
1, ALEXANDER DRUMMOND of 35 Montrose Street in the City of Glasgow, Glass
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to bo performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement
--
My invention relates to improvements in washing boards and it consists in the
employment in lieu of the ordinary rubbing surfaces of corrugated sheet zinc of a slab
or slabs of ordinary or specially annealed glass enamelled or vitreous ware or cement
or similar vitrified material having a fluted or corruged or chequered surface produced
thereon in the operation of rolling or moulding the slab or slabs. The fluted or
similar surface may be formed on one or both sides of a slab or two slabs having each
a fluted or similar surface may be placed back to back and fitted within the usual
wooden framing of the washing board.
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a front elevation and Figure 2 a section
of the improved washing board. A, is the framework of the board which is of the
usual form, B is the plate or slab of glass or similar vitrified material having formed
on it transverse corrugations b, the plate B, being fixed against a backing board C,
which may be of wood or other material and is also corrugated in the present instance
to serve as a rubbing surface for washing clothes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :—
A washing board having a rubbing surface composed of a corrugated plate or slab
of glass or similar material having an enamelled or vitrified surface substantially as
described.
Dated this Thirteenth day of October 1887
Toilet and Washing Soap
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1887.
Complete Left, 1st Jan., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 11th Mar., 1887.
RICHARD WRIGHT Grocer and Provision Dealer Holywell Street Chesterfield do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Toilet and Washing Soap by Mixing or Blending one ounce more or less of Borax
with one pound more or less of Tallow or ordinary Household or Toilet Soap mixed
either in crystal or smooth state.
RICHARD WRIGHT.

page_text: RICHARD WRIGHT Grocer and Provision Dealer Holywell Street Chesterfield 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
Toilet and Washing Soap by Mixing or Blending one ounce more or less of Borax
with one pound more or less of Tallow or ordinary Household or Toilet Soap mixed
either in crystal or smooth state.
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
Cleansing and Healing qualities Antiseptic and Preserving Nature Antidirt and
Disinfecting power.
Its use makes the Skin Soft, Pliable, Clear, and the complexion fair, gives at
clearness and healthy action to the Skin, also will not injure the finest fabricks,
while it will do its work with ease and despatch.
RICHARD WRIGHT.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 7th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 16th Aug., 1887.
We, THOMAS BROWN of Regent Works, Sheffield in the County of York, Engineer
and WILLIAM PICKSTONE of Radcliffe near Manchester in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to the manufacture of spinners card room cans as we will
describe referring to the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 being a longitudinal section
and Fig.
a transverse section drawn to a scale of about one fourth the actual size.
We bend a sheet of steel A to cylindrical form, hook jointing the edges as indicated at B.
On the mouth of the can we rivet inside and outside the rings C of half round steel.
We form the bottom of the can of a flanged disc D of sheet steel, and round the
bottom we fix the ring E by rivets passing through it and through the periphery of
the can and the flange of its bottom. In preparing the sheet A we cut out pieces F
at each corner as indicated by Fig. 3, so that when the edges are hook jointed there
are no projections to interfere with the fitting of the rings C, and of the bottom D and
ring E.
DL: 2:1 3
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1007
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: We THOMAS BROWN of Regent Works, Sheffield in the County of York, Engineer
and WILLIAM PICKSTONE of Radcliffe near Manchester in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
Our invention relates to the manufacture of spinners card room cans as we will
describe referring to the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 being a longitudinal section
and Fig. 2 a transverse section drawn to a scale of about one fourth the actual size.
We bend a sheet of steel A to cylindrical form, hook jointing the edges as indicated
at B. On the mouth of the can we rivet a steel ring C with a projecting lip. We
form the bottom of the can of a flanged disc D of sheet steel, and round the bottom
we fix a steel ring E by rivets passing through it and through the periphery of the
can and the flange of its bottom. In preparing the sheet A we cut out pieces F at
each corner as indicated by Fig. 3 so that when the edges are hook jointed there are
no projections to interfere with the fitting of the ring C and of the bottom D and
ring E.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
-in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is :-
The manufacture of Spinners card room cans by hook jointing a sheet of steel bent
to cylindrical form and fixing to the one end a lip ring and to the other a flanged
bottom and outer ring substantially as described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Aerated Beverages
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1887
Complete Left, 16th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 16th Dec., 1887
I, THOMAS CHILD of Number 84 Wellington Road Leeds, in the County of York,
Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my Invention is to impart a sweet taste to Aerated Beverages of all
kinds, without the use of Sugar, Glycerine, or any other substance of Animal or
Vegetable origin.
"
And for the purposes of this Specification I define the term "Aerated Beverages
to include any and all Potable Liquids, Medicinal and otherwise, to which Carbonic
Acid is added, or in which Carbonic Acid is artificially generated.
And for the object of my Invention, I add, in any suitable proportion, and either
before, during, or after Aeration, a certain substance of mineral origin, to wit,
Saccharin or Saccharine, described by me as Saccharin.

page_text: I, THOMAS CHILD of 84 Wellington Road Leeds in the County of York, Chemist
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of my Invention is to impart a sweet taste to Aerated Beverages of all
kinds, without the use of Sugar, Glycerine, or any other substance of Vegetable or
Animal origin.
"
And for the purposes of this Specification I define the term "Aerated Beverages
to include any and all Potable Liquids, Medicinal and otherwise, to which Carbonic
Acid (commonly called Carbonic Acid Gas) is added, or in which Carbonic Acid has
been artificially generated.
And for the said object of my Invention I mix with the said Beverages, in any
suitable proportion, and either before, during, or after the process of Aeration, a certain
substance of mineral origin, to wit, Saccharin or Saccharine, hereinafter called
Saccharin.
But take notice that I do not claim as part of my Invention the use of any substance
other than Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Beverages.
And take further notice, that I do not claim as part of my Invention, the use of
Saccharin for any purpose other than the Manufacture of Aerated Beverages.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A Patent for an Improvement in the Manufacture of Aerated Beverages, and the
Feature of Novelty which I claim to be new is the use of Saccharin in the Manufacture
of the said Beverages.
TA
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1000
THOMAS CHILD.
Year: 1887

page_text: JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: Fig. 1 is a side elevation of hoist with my safety apparatus applied.
Fig. 2 shows a side elevation of hoist with openings into two or more rooms on
each floor.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation with a slight modification.
Fig. 4 is a front elevation of hoist with my improvements applied.
Fig. 5 is a sectional plan showing the well of the hoist covered with the sliding
door.
Fig. 6 shows sliding door pushed back and the well open.
A is the well of the hoist, B, B are sliding doors placed in front of the well of the
hoist under each floor of the building, according to the number of rooms on each
floor the hoist is required to open into, brackets D are provided for each floor, and
bearing plates N, in or on which the doors slide, the doors have preferably metal
slides E, carrying grooved runners F, which travel on the flanges G of the brackets D ;
runners L are also attached to the doors to travel on the inclines K ; the chains or
ropes H, are attached from the doors B to weights J hung in suitable positions so as
to pull the doors forward and so close up the well when the cage passes; in lieu of
weights, springs may be used; the cage is provided with inclines K, K, at the top and
bottom so arranged that as the cage ascends and descends, it automatically pushes
back the doors, and the weights close them (almost noiselessly) as the cage passes,

page_text: when the well of the hoist is required to open into more than one room on each floor,
I prefer to divide the door so that half of the door is pushed under the floor of one
room, and the other half under the floor of the opposite room, see Fig. 2. the inclines
then are of conical or A form. To clear the rope of the doors, a slot or hole is made
in the doors which can be strengthened with metal plates if required.
Any of the well known safety appliances for stopping the cage when the rope
breaks by spring bars, clutches, and the like appliances which engage with racks up
the sides of the well of the hoist or with rods, ropes, or other guides for the cage, may
be used along with my invention.
Also the sliding doors are applicable for closing the mouths of pits, mines, or other
places where cages or lifts are used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The use of sliding doors for opening and closing the wells of hoists, pit mouths, and
the like, operated by inclines and weights or springs, substantially as and for the
purposes shewn and described.
T
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1000
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 26th Oct., 1888
I, JOHN LYSAGHT of St. Vincent's Iron Works, Bristol, Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the apparatus described in the Specification of a Patent
granted to me dated the 30th day of March 1881 No. 1406.
According to that specification the metal plates are heated before being coated by
being fed by a pair of rollers between two hot metal plates. 1 find that minute
particles of free iron and carbonate of iron remain on the surface of the sheets after
the process of pickling and these if not thoroughly removed therefrom tend to increase
the quantity of dross or hard spelter made whilst the sheets are passing through
the spelter in the galvanizing pot.
According to this invention in order to clean the plates before they are coated I
cover the feeding rolls at the entrance of the apparatus with india rubber or other
elastic material.
The said rolls squeeze off all the moisture and other impurities and dirt and deliver
the sheets into the pot rolls perfectly clean and dry thereby effecting a great saving
in the flux of muriate of ammonia through which the sheets have to pass before
entering the molten zinc.
The rolls also materially assist the workmen in feeding automatically.

page_text: I, JOHN LYSAGHT of St. Vincent's Iron Works, Bristol, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to the apparatus described in the Specification of a Patent
granted to me dated the 30th day of March 1881, No. 1406.
According to that specification the metal plates are heated before being coated by
being fed by a pair of rollers, shown at B B figures 2 and 3 of the drawings, between
two hot metal plates. I find that minute particles of free iron and carbonate of iron
remain on the surface of the sheets after the process of pickling and these if not
thoroughly removed therefrom tend to increase the quantity of dross or hard spelter
made whilst the sheets are passing through the spelter in the galvanising pot.
According to this invention in order to clean the plates before they are coated I
cover the feeding rolls B B of my former Specification, at the entrance of the
apparatus with india rubber or other elastic material.
The said rolls squeeze off all the moisture and other impurities and dirt and deliver
the sheets into the pot rolls perfectly clean and dry thereby effecting a great saving
in the flux of muriate of ammonia through which the sheets have to pass before
entering the molten zinc.
The rolls also materially assist the workmen in feeding automatically.
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 in apparatus for coating metal plates such as is described in my said former
specification is
Covering the rolls B B with india rubber or other elastic material.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted; 22nd July, 1887.
We, HULDA WEBER and RUPERT SCHEFBAUER, both of 18 Kaulbachstrasse,
Dresden, Saxony, in the Empire of Germany, Electricians, do hereby declare the
nature of our 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 our invention is to effect improvements in the insulation of electrical
conductors or wires for telegraphic and other purposes.
And in order that our said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings.
In carrying out our invention we proceed as follows:-A paper strip or band is
immersed in a bath of ammoniacal oxide of copper, and on issuing from this bath, it is
drawn with the copper wire which requires to be insulated, through a pair of rollers,
whereby the paper strip is firmly pressed upon the wire, while in consequence of the
treatment of the latter with oxide of copper, both paper strip and wire become
thoroughly united together. After having passed through the first pair of rollers the
covered wire is subjected to the action of two heated rollers, which express and remove
the superfluous fluid, the coating of the insulated wire being afterwards well dried.
The wire is then immersed, while still hot, in a bath of boiling linseed oil, in order to
render the insulating material thoroughly impermeable to moisture, so that acids may
have no injurious action upon the paper thus treated. The coated wire is again passed
through a pair of heated rollers in order to remove the superfluous oil, and subsequently
subjected to a thorough drying process when it is ready for use, as shewn in section in
Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Several wires may be thoroughly insulated side by side. Wires can be so efficiently
insulated by this process, that when used in electric installations they may be laid in
close proximity to one another, or may cross one another without the electric current

page_text: being thereby injuriously affected, and without there being any danger of interruption.
Wires thus insulated may be used for underground cables, the prepared wire being
provided with a lead covering, re-coated with prepared paper and finally inserted in a
tube in order to protect it from all outward injury.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is :—
The method of insulating electrical conductors or wires, by enclosing the same in
paper prepared by immersion in a bath of ammoniacal oxide of copper the wire requiring
to be insulated being drawn through various cold and heated rollers in order to cause
the said paper to adhere to the insulated metal, substantially as hereinbefore described
and shewn on the drawings.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicants.
Rib Sheathing Decks & Arm
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 24th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 25th May, 1888
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A new War Ship & divide the construction into 5 parts Keel Ribs Sheathing
Decks & Armour.
The first point Keel we put a deep keel of 13 ft. where now is put 3 feet we put
to this keel upper & lower ribs double the number being two pairs of ribs where
now is put one pair.
The keels are Girder construction strong to hold the ship safely in or out of water
& may he a Tube a Lattice or a plate Girder & no more weight than enough to
ballast the Ship & immoveable.
The ribs are so contrived that the ship is Armoured at the angle 19° instead
of brute force Ironclads at 90° nearly without bolts the sheathing is doubled.
The Decks are first at an angle & then leveled.
The Armour is fixed to the decks at the angle before covered with the flooring.
Having a Gun Deck & a Navigation deck but quite distinct from Coles Captain
that foundered in fine weather off Finistere.

page_text: I JOSEPH CARTER of Ferndale House, Kensal Green London Shipwright do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be A NEW WAR SHIP & I divide the con-
struction into five parts :-
KEEL RIBS SHEATHING DECKS & ARMOUR.
1st Keel see Figs. 1, 2 & 3. In order that my invention may be more clearly
understood & ascertained I have affixed one sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 shews
a plate keel Fig. 2 a lattice and Fig. 3 a tubular keel Fig. 4 shews the ordinary
method of framing a vessel with one pair in one tier of ribs Fig. 5 my design of
double the quanty in two tiers of ribs Fig. 6. 7. 8. 9. shews various ways of arrang-
ing armoured Citadels formed by the decks converging at the sides in acute angle
190 I put a deep keel from 3 feet to 30 feet various depths (example I put 13 feet
where now is put 3 feet) Fig. 5 is to shew how deep keel is applied with two tiers of
ribs & in what manner it differs from the present shallow keel of 3 feet & one tier
of ribs shewn in Fig. 4 but my keel can extend through the Hurricane deck 30 ft.
deep My lower set of ribs corresponds to the ordinary method of using ribs the
upper tier are special for the forming the Citadel & to strengthen the bottom of
the Ship & to overcome the explosion of Torpedo Mine.
KEEL.
It is of Girder construction & may be a Plate a Lattice or a Tubular one and being
huilt into the Shin is immoveabla
The beams of Citadel can be Concave Convex Bevil or Levil Top & bottom converge
at the sides in the acute angle 19° & the armour put on as shewn in Fig. 6. 7. 8 & 9.
FREE BOARD DEAK
With this I cover the top of Citadel and mask it.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 13th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 15th Nov., 1887
I, CHARLOTTE HALL, Gentlewoman, of 3 Unity Street, College Green, in the City
and County of Bristol, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:-
I prepare a compound of the following ingredients-namely, Rotton Stone, Black
Soap, Ammonia and Oil of Thyme mixed with water. The result of application,
with slight friction, of this preparation to the article to be polished, is a lustre of
great brilliancy.

page_text: I CHARLOTTE HALL, Gentlewoman of 3 Unity Street College Green in the City
and County of Bristol do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to certain improvements in the composition of Metal Polishes
by the use of which a superior lustre and brilliance is obtained. The compound is
formed of the following ingredients - namely - Rotton Stone, Black Soap,
Ammonia and Oil of Thyme and I prepare it in the following manner and pro-
portions -
I thoroughly boil four ounces of black soap after which I allow it to cool and thin,
I then gradually add one pound of rotton stone, half an ounce of Oil of Thyme
three quarters of an ounce of ammonia and one quart of water. This polish should
be used regularly and applied with flannel, after which it should be polished off with
a clean linen cloth.
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 Preparation substantially as hereinbefore described constituting my invention
for an Improved Metal Polish."
An Improved Combination Tool.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 6th June, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 24th Aug., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Combination Tool.
We, ARTHUR BENJAMIN HARDMAN of Love Street and HENRY GREEN of
Gibraltar Street, both of Sheffield in the County of York, Hammer Manufacturers
do hereby declare the nature of our said invention for "AN IMPROVED COMBINATION
TOOL," to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in hammers, screw-drivers, gimlets and the
like, two of the said tools being attached to one handle, ono at either end.
In the manufacture thereof we take a hammer handle, and force thereon a hammer
head. We then take an iron peg having on the end theroof a cap; this peg is
driven into the handle and one or more rivets passed through it, holding it firmly in
position and preventing the said head from coming off.
At the other end of the handle we attach a screwdriver, gimlet or other suitable
article, this forming a combination tool.
GARLICK & MCGOWAN,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: An Improved Combination Tool.
We ARTHUR BENJAMIN HARDMAN of Love Street, and HENRY GREEN of
Gibraltar Street, both of Sheffield in the County of York Hammer Manufacturers
do hereby declare the nature of our said invention for "AN IMPROVED COMBINATION
TOOL and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
in and by the following statement :-
"
This invention relates to an improved combination tool and consists in attaching
two useful and convenient tools to one handle.
In the manufacture thereof, we take a handle of suitable wood or other material
and force thereon a hammer head or other tool of a like nature which is secured by
means of a four pronged wedge which is driven into the front end thereof,-two of
the said prongs being longer than the others project beyond the hammer head and
being turned back upon the said head hold it firmly in position.
At the reverse end of the hammer handle, we attach in the ordinary manner a
screwdriver, gimlet, or other suitable tool to form the required combination.
The accompanying drawings illustrate our invention, the same letters of reference
apply to the different views,-
Fig. 1, is a front view in elevation shewing the hammer head A fastened by means
of the metal wedge B, also the screwdriver or other tool C.
Fig. 2, is a front elevation of the wedge B.
Fig. 3, is a plan of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4, is an elevation of a screwdriver.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
Firstly, improvements in carpenters tools having two useful and necessary articles
in combination whereby greater leverage and grip power is acquired.
Secondly, an improved method of attaching hammer heads to one end of the
combination tool, as hereinbefore specified and described, and as illustrated by the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 5th day of June 1888.
GARLICK & MCGOWAN,
Agents for the Applicants.
to Apparatus therefor.
Year: 1887

page_text: to Apparatus therefor.
I, HENRY HARRIS LAKE of the firm of Haseltine Lake & Co., Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the plating of objects with metallic aluminium; and con-
sists more particularly in the electrolytic bath, ingredients therefor and mode of
preparing the same, substantially as hereinafter more particularly set forth.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is an electrolytic apparatus for the prepara-
tion of my electrolytic liquid. Fig. 2 represents the arrangement of apparatus for
aluminium electro-plating.
I dissolve alumina in hydrochloric acid to produce complete solution. I then evaporate
the solution by gentle heat to obtain the dry salt. This salt I re-dissolve in hot water,
so as to produce a gallon of fluid, for example, and this fluid I place in the compartment D
of the vessel A, Fig. 1. The compartment in said vessel, which is separated from
compartment D by a porous partition B is filled with chloride of sodium with sufficient
water to make a heavy solution. The electrodes E and F are then connected in
circuit with the battery, E being the anode and F the cathode. The solution in com-
partment D has normally a yellow color. The current is to be maintained until said
solution becomes colorless. Said solution is then a solution of double chloride of
aluminium and sodium, instead of simply a solution of chloride of aluminium. This
colorless solution is evaporated to dryness and the resulting salt dissolved in water,
the object being to drive out any excess of acetous matter and keep the solution as
neutral as possible.
The electro-deposition of the aluminium is carried out in the vessel H, Fig. 2. I is
an anode of aluminium, J the cathode or object upon which the metal is to be

page_text: deposited and K, the electrolytic liquid above named. When the anode and cathode
are connected in circuit with a battery, a fine adherent plating of metallic aluminium
is produced upon the surface of the cathode J. It is important to observe that the
electrolytic liquid K should be kept neutral, and not acetous.
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. Electrolytically plating with aluminium in a pure metallic state from a neutral
aqueous solution of double chloride of aluminium and sodium, substantially as set
forth.
2. In an apparatus for electro-plating with aluminium, an anode of aluminium and
an electrolytic liquid consisting of a neutral aqueous solution of double chloride of
aluminium and sodium, substantially as described.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1887
Complete Left, 29th Sept., 1887
Complete Accepted, 1st Nov., 1887
CHARLES PETER DAY 80 High Street Bedford Ironmonger do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A circular wire to be attached to the exterior of flower pots; made with projecting
eye holes to which the material used for fastening training or extending the branches
of the plant is intended to be fastened.

page_text: An Improved Method of Fastening, Securing, and Training Plants
Grown in Pots.
I, CHARLES PETER DAY, of 80, High Street, Bedford, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement and accompanying
drawing, (that is to say) :-
-
My invention relates to plants grown in ordinary pots, and it has for its object an
improved method of fastening, securing, and training the branches, of such plants, so
that they may grow in the shape desired for their display.
For this purpose I use a circular wire ring of such size as to fit underneath the
flange at the upper edge of the pot, and I form round the ring any desired number of
projecting eyeholes or loops, of suitable size to receive the material used for fastening,
training, and extending the branches of the plant.
In the accompanying drawing, which is in illustration of the invention, figure 1
represents a plant growing in a pot to which the invention is applied, figure 2 shows
on a larger scale the wire ring with loops round it, and figure 3 shows one of the loops
somewhat modified in shape.
It will be seen that the wire ring a has the loops b round it formed (in figure 2) by
simply bending it out, whilst in figure 3 the wire is twisted to form an eye at b. The
loops or eyes may however be formed in any other convenient way. The ends of the
wire, which are shewn hooked together in figure 2, may be soldered or otherwise
fastened together.
By the improved device, the use of sticks as supports is superseded, thus giving more
root room and avoiding damage to the roots, and the ties can be very easily adjusted,
whilst the branches of the plant can be trained lower than by any other method. The
pot is strengthened by the ring, which is also a great assistance in lifting it.
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 ring a provided with loops or eyes b, substantially as and for the purpose
described and shewn in the drawing.
Dated this 29th day of September 1887