matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1886.
Complete Left, 25th Apr., 1887
Complete Accepted, 27th May, 1887.
I JOAQUIM ANTONIO DE MACEDO of Scarcroft Lodge in the parish of Thorner in
the County of York Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I take a stirrup of the usual shape but instead of suspending it by the leather from
the top, I suspend it from the middle by means of a semicircular fork pivoted to its
sides in such a manner that it is impossible for the rider's foot to become entangled
or locked in the stirrup and thus avoids the danger of his being dragged by the horse
in case of accident.
Dated this Thirty-first day of July 1886.

page_text: I JOAQUIM ANTONIO DE MACEDO, of Scarcroft Lodge in the parish of Thorner in
the County of York, Gontleman, 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:-
I take a stirrup A A A of the usual shape but instead of suspending it from the top
by
means of the stirrup leather I suspend it from its sides by means of a semi-
circular fork B B pivoted at CC to the sides of the stirrup thus rendering it
impossible for the riders foot to become entangled or locked in the stirrup and
avoiding the danger of his being dragged by the horse in case of accident.
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 suspending of the stirrup from the middle by means of a fork pivoted to its
sides instead of suspending the stirrup from the top in the usual manner.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVELOPES AND THE LIKE
Year: 1886

page_text: W. C. OWSTON Wentbridge nr Pontefract (Estate Agent) do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVELOPES AND THE LIKE, to be as
follows:-
The gum or other adheasive composition is put on to the envelope or wrapper,
5 in such a position, that part of the flap, or cover, can be pressed down on to it,
when the envelope or wrapper is to be closed, instead of putting the gum or other
adbeasive composition on to the flap or cover.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Envelopes and the like.
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER OWSTON, Wentbridge Pontefract (Estate Agent) I do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVELOPES
& THE LIKE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The gum or other adheasive composition used for fastening is put on to the
envelope, or wrapper, in such a position, that part of the flap, or cover, can be
pressed down on to it, when the envelope or wrapper, is to be closed, instead of
putting the gum or other adhesive composition, (used for fastening,) on to the
underside of the flap or cover, as is usually the case, so that when the envelope, or
wrapper is to be permently closed, it will only be necessary to lick or damp, the 1
underside of the flap or cover & press it down on to the gum, or other composition.
I declare that what I claim is
Putting the gum or other composition, (used for fastening,) on to the envelope or
wrapper, in such a position that part of the flap or cover, can be pressed down on
to it, so that when the envelope is to be permently closed it will only be necessary 1
to lick or damp the clean paper, at the underside of the flap or cover, & press it
down on to the gum, or other composition, instead of licking or damping the
gum &c, as is usually the case, & pressing it down on to the clean paper.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1886.
Year: 1886

page_text: I JOHN THEODORE BURMAN of 108 Cassland road South Hackney Commission
Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
In making my improved cleaner I procure a piece of soft oval wire of any
metallic substance, cut the desired length for cleaner, twist the same into a spiral
form as in drawing, leaving a small portion of the wire at both ends in its original
form, at one end I attach a small handle (A) with a notch (B) in the lower end, at
the other end I cut a slot (C) in the centre of the wire, to which I attach a piece
of cotton wool or other absorbing material passing the same round the wire in the
hollow cavity (D) up the whole length fastening the same in the notch (B).
The cleaner then being ready for use I insert the same in the mouthpiece of the
pipe or tube gradually twisting it round, the sharp edges of the cleaner removeing
the nicotine and the cotton wool absorbing the same effectually cleansing and
removeing all foulness.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The construction of my improved cleaner for tobacco pipes and cigar tubes being
entirely new and as described and illustrated in drawing.
Dated this eleventh day of June 1886
JOHN THEODORE BURMAN.
Year: 1886

page_text: We, LOUISA HALLETT, of 96 Crompton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, Sales-
woman, and JAMES HAYWARD, of 89 High Street, Kensington, London, Buyer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particulary described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters
and figures marked thereon, that is to say :-
Our Invention, which is designed to supersede the ordinary newspaper racks at
present in use, relates to an improved holder for newspapers and like articles, the
said holder being intended to be suspended from the wall, or other suitable part of
an apartment, and to present, at once, a handy and convenient receptacle for said
articles.
And in order that our Invention may be clearly understood, we proceed to
describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate a
holder for newspapers.
Fig. 1, is a front elevation of the improved holder, Fig. 2, a vertical section
thereof, taken on the line y, y, of Fig. 1, as it would appear before the papers, etc.
are inserted therein, and Fig. 3 a side view of the holder after inserting the papers
in the same.
A, is a backboard, or plate, of shield shape, but which may be of any desired
shape. A horizontal slot a, is cut through this back board, or plate, at the upper
part thereof, and is bevilled or chamfered at its upper and lower edges in an
upward direction, as shewn in the section, Fig. 2. A broad piece, strip, or length
of fabric B, which may be of velvet, leather, or other suitable material, is secured
to the lower part of the backboard, or plate, by tacks or studs b, b. The upper
part of this piece of fabric is then passed through the slot a, and is furnished at its
back with hooks or rings c, c, for the purpose of suspending the holder. Upon the
inner face of the piece, strip, or length of fabric, a loop or pocket C, is sewn or
otherwise affixed, which is specially intended for the reception of the day's paper,
or papers, but if desired this pocket may be dispensed with.
The holder thus constructed, arranged, and suspended, as above described, is
then ready to receive the papers, which, on being successively inserted, cause the
piece, strip, or length of material B, to become bulged or bellied and at the same

page_text: time the backboard, or plate A, to rise upwards, as shewn in the side elevation,
Fig. 3, which is facilitated by the bevel or chamfer of the slot, and in proportion
to the space displaced by the number of papers inserted.
If desired the piece, strip, or length of material may be so cut as to conform or
correspond to the shape of the backboard, or plate.
Having now described the Invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, we declare that we claim :-
The improved holder for newspapers, and like articles, as herein described and
as shewn with reference to the drawings.
An Economical and Waste Preventing Feeding Trough for Pigs.
Year: 1886

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Economical and Waste Preventing Feeding Trough for Pigs.
WILLIAM STEVENS of All Cannings Devizes Mason & Contractor do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
A circular or other form of Trough made of cement, or other material with a
Dome shaped or other covering thereto, through the centre of which & suitably
supported is a funnel through which the pigs food can be poured.
The cover near the edges is pierced with any number of holes (according to the
dimensions of the Trough) of a convenient size for a pig to put its head through to
feed.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Economical and Waste Preventing Feeding Trough for Pigs.
WILLIAM STEVENS Mason & Contractor All Cannings Devizes 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 invention consists of a circular or other shaped Trough with a cone raised in
centre and with a cover through which holes are pierced near the circumference
slightly oval in shape and of such a size as to allow one pig to insert his head through
each hole to get at the food which is introduced through a funnel or hole provided in
the top centre of cover and thence circulates to the circumference of Trough.
whole trough is formed in one piece and is of cement except that an iron ring with
three supports or legs is embedded in the cover and centre cone respectively for the
purpose of bracing them together or stiffening them.
The mode of construction is as follows:-
:-
The
The whole of the basement is made at once in a sand mould and as soon as the
cement is sufficiently set it is filled with sand to form a core on which the cover is
also moulded in one piece and this is done before the edge of the basement is set so that
the two parts adhere firmly together and become one piece. The iron ring round the
funnel with the three legs or supports is also inserted at the same time.
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 as a
novelty is
The shape and formation of Trough.
The materials used being chiefly cement and its being made in one piece.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE MEANS OR APPARATUS FOR JOINING OR REPAIRING DRIVING BELTS
Year: 1886

page_text: WILLIAM ALFRED MORRISON BROWN, Wine and Spirit Merchant Guildford Street
Leeds do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE
MEANS OR APPARATUS FOR JOINING OR REPAIRING DRIVING BELTS to be as follows:-
A combination of leather or other pliable substance with a series of rivets or double
staples made of malleable iron or other soft material and arranged so as to give perfect
freedom of working round small or larger pulleys with equal freedom.

page_text: An Improvement in the Means or Apparatus for Joining or
Repairing Driving Belts.
I WILLIAM ALFRED MORRISON BROWN of Guildford Street Leeds in the County of
York Wine and Spirit Merchant 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 Invention consists in the joining connecting or repairing driving and similar
belts by means of a combination of leather or other pliable and suitable substance with
a series of rivits or double staples made of malleable iron or other suitable soft material
and in such a manner as to make a joint which while perfectly secure will run or work
round either a large or small pulley with equal freedom and facility.
In making the joint I prefer to leave a small space between the two ends of the
belt so as to render the joint more pliable and this space will vary according to the
thickness of the belt required to be connected-Over the two ends to be joined I place
a piece of leather metal or other suitable pliable material varying in size and quality
according to the strength of the joint required which piece of leather metal or other
suitable pliable material is firmly attached to the two ends of the belt by means of
rivits or double staples driven through and hammered tight so as to make a secure
fastening. By connecting the two ends of the belt as above described a joint is formed
which while perfectly secure will permit the belt to run round large or small pullies
with equal freedom and facility and at the same time the use of the rivits or double
staples made of malleable iron or other soft substance renders the process of connecting
the two ends of the belt much more expeditious and effective than by any of the
methods now employed. The double staples may be made of pieces of maleable iron
or other suitable soft material of such length and width as may be desired with prongs
at suitable distances. These prongs are driven through the materials to be joined and
hammered tight as before described.
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 method of joining connecting or repairing driving and similar belts substantially
as above described.
2
Year: 1886

page_text: I JOSEPH DAWSON of 259 Stockport Road Longsight in the County of Lancaster
Shopkeeper do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the preparation of an improved composition or mixture to
be used when ironing shirt fronts, cuffs, collars or other similar articles to give an
improved lustre or gloss to the surface of the linen.
The composition or mixture is prepared as follows: In each quart of water (which
is to be at boiling temperature or nearly so) I dissolve about one ounce of the best
white soap and one quarter of an ounce of white wax, shaved fine, and half an ounce
of borax stirring or agitating the same well until the whole is thoroughly dissolved.
When cold I add to the mixture about two drams of turpentine, and mix the same
well together by agitation or otherwise.
The composition or mixture is used as follows: After the articles have been starched
and before ironing I dip a piece of cloth or other material into the mixture and apply
the same to the surface of the linen the heated iron being then passed over will
produce a superior lustrous finish or gloss upon the face of the articles.
Dated this 28th day of June 1886.
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition or Mixture to be Used for Glossing Linen.
I JOSEPH DAWSON of 259 Stockport Road Longsight in the County of Lancaster
Shopkeeper 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 preparation of an improved composition or mixture to
be used when ironing shirt fronts, cuffs, collars or other similar articles to give an
improved lustre or gloss to the surface of the linen.
The composition or mixture is prepared as follows. In each quart of water (which
is to be at a boiling temperature or nearly so) I dissolve about one ounce of the best
white soap, and one quarter of an ounce of white wax, shaved fine, and half an ounce
of borax, stirring or agitating the same well until the whole is thoroughly dissolved.
When cold I add to the mixture about two drams of Turpentine; and mix the same
well together by agitation or otherwise.
The composition or mixture is used as follows. After the articles have been
starched and before ironing I dip a piece of cloth or other material into the mixture
and apply the same to the surface of the linen: the heated iron being then passed
over will produce a superior lustrous finish or gloss upon the face of the articles.
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 improved composition or mixture prepared and used substantially as herein-
before described for giving an improved lustre or gloss to the surface of linen.
DI111011 1
1 1007
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, ERNEST TAYLOR WORSSAM, of Chiswell Street in the County of Middlesex,
Brewer, 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:-
When a can of considerable weight and bulk is used for filling up casks or other
vessels, it is very difficult to stop the outflow by canting back the can from its
inclined attitude without spilling a portion of the liquid or causing overflow from
the filled vessel. My invention consists in applying to the nozzle or mouthpiece of.
the filling-can a spring valve which remains open only when the nozzle is pressed
back, closing immediately and preventing outflow when the pressure on the nozzle
is relieved. Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is an elevation of a can with
its spout shewn broken off at the place where I apply to it, according to my
invention, a nozzle and valve such as is shewn in longitudinal section to an
enlarged scale by Fig. 2. The can is shewn in Fig. 3 as it would be canted for
filling a cask. To the spout A of the can I attach by soldering or otherwise a
valve box B on which is fitted to slide a sleeve C that is pressed outwards by
a spring D. To a cross bar near the mouth of the sleeve is attached the stem of
a valve E which closes the outlet from the spout. The sleeve C being made with a
projecting shoulder or pair of arms F, when the can is applied as shewn in Fig. 3
to fill a cask or other vessel, the shoulder or arms F are brought to bear against
the edge of the bung hole or other inlet and the sleeve C being thus pushed back
the valve E is opened allowing outflow from the can.
On raising the can a little so as to take the pressure off from the sleeve C, the
spring D causes the sleeve to slide forwards .closing the valve E and so stopping
outflow.
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:-
In combination with the nozzle of a filling can a sliding sleeve and valve urged
by a spring so as to close the valve except when the sleeve is pressed back in
opposition to the spring, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Dated this 19th day of March 1886.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, THEODOR HERB, Manufacturer, of 10, Commandantenstrasse, Berlin, Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention has for its object to construct two separate receptacles, which
form exteriorly a single body in the shape of a bottle. The upper receptacle
serves to contain liquid (for instance a beverage) the lower to contain solid matters
(for instance confectionery).
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is an axial and Fig. 2 a cross section of a
bottle embodying my invention.
The upper part A is formed as a bottle with a special stopper. The plug a
consists in this case of cork with a porcelain plate a', and is supported by the pro-
jection in the neck of the bottle, thus closing the same. Near the bottom the
bottle is narrowed and fitted into the lower receptacle B, to which it serves at the
same time as a stopper or lid. The bottle is here provided with a pair of notches e
into each of which enters a pin d of the receptacle B, so as to form a bayonet-lock;
by turning the bottle the latter may therefore be securely closed.
The receptacle A is suitably made of glass and the receptacle B of paste board,
wood or other suitable material.
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 bottle composed of two parts A and B, of which the upper part A or bottle
proper serves as a lid or stopper to the lower part or receptacle B, the bottom of
the upper part extending into the receptacle B and being connected with the same
by bayonet lock.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, REGINALD HADDAN of the firm of Herbert and Company, Patent Agents of
67 Strand in the County of Middlesex Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention, a communication to me from abroad by Ratcliff Hicks
of New York in the United States of America, Manufacturer, and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in women's wearing apparel, and the
object of my improvements is to provide a garment by which corpulent and short-
waisted women may wear below the hip joints, bands, yokes, gathers and other
tops of skirts and underclothing whatsoever pendant from the waist, thus reducing
the artificial and apparently the natural circumference of the hips, and lengthening
likewise the waist. I attain this object by a skirt band, illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings, which consists of two parallel belts from three to ten inches"
apart, designated by A and B in the illustration marked Figure 1, one belt A,
passing round the waist and the other B encompassing the hips, being connected
by numerous strap supports C. The lower belt B, is wider and of heavier and
firmer texture than the upper A. and is provided with a number of buttons or other
catches, indicated by little circles in the drawings, to which are attached the under
clothing aforesaid, and which are severally supported from the upper belt by the
strap connections. As the dotted lines in the diagram show at D the supports are
fastened on the inside of the lower belt precisely opposite the buttons or catches
and upon the upper belt at E, they are looped to slide, so as to be adjustable to
any waist. These loops however are securely fastened to the belt when properly
adjusted and where measurements of the waist and hips are known, they are
superfluous as the straps are at once secured in their proper places.
The material used in the skirt-band with the exception of the texture of the
lower belt before mentioned is belting, webbing or any other thin cloth.
Figure 2 of the drawings shows the application of the invention.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is;-.
The hereindescribed skeleton skirt-band, the same consisting of an upper and a
lower belt substantially parallel with each other, provided with connecting members
and with devices for securing the ends of the belts together about the person of
the wearer and with means attached to the lower belt for securing the skirts
thereto.
Improvements in Umbrella Frames.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1886.
Complete Left, 20th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 20th May, 1887.
JOHN WEEKS.
By Jensen & Son,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Umbrella Frames.
I JOHN WEEKS of 19 Gospel Oak Grove, Haverstock Hill in the County of
20 Middlesex, Umbrella Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
According to this invention I form the joint for the rib and stretcher of a piece of
sheet metal which is lapped round the gutter shaped rib and to which the stretcher

page_text: is jointed before the said joint piece is fixed on the rib. The joint is within the gutter
so that the umbrella will fold closer than heretofore. I prefer to have the seam
outside the rib. I use a T shaped stretcher and form the end of it so that the two
flanges fit against the edges of the joint piece end by preference so that the latter fit
or lock into the said flanges so that the stretcher is steadied sideways as well as
endways when the umbrella is up.
In the accompanying drawings I illustrate the manner in which my improvements
in umbrella frames may be carried into effect. Figure 1 is a side view of part of a
stretcher and rib at their place of junction and in the folded position. Figure 2 is an
end view of same and Figure 4 a transverse section through the joint. Figure 3
shows the parts in the position when the umbrella is extended.
or
The joint for the rib A is formed of a piece of sheet metal C which is lapped round
the gutter shaped rib A and to which the stretcher B is jointed before the joint pieco
"git" C is fixed on the rib A. The joint is within the gutter or gutter shaped
rib A so that the umbrella will fold closer than heretofore as will be understood from
Figure 1. The seam of the joint piece C is in Figure 3 shown outside the rib A or it
may be within the gutter. Figure 3 more particularly shows the way I form the
stretcher, viz. of a T shape having the two flanges bent down over the two side parts
of the Ushaped rib.
The end of the stretcher B is so formed as shown that its two flanges fit against the
edges of the joint piece Cand by preference so that the latter fit or lock into the said
flanges so that the stretcher is steadied side ways as well as end ways when the
umbrella is in the up position shown in Figure 4.
.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is:
1. The combination with a T shaped stretcher B and a gutter shaped rib A of a
joint piece or git C which is lapped round the rib and to which the stretcher is jointed
before the said git is fixed on the rib and so that the joint is within the rib sub-
stantially as set forth.
2. A stretcher having the joint end thereof so formed that it fits or locks into the
edges of the ril or joint piece so as to steady the umbrella side ways when it is open
substantially as herein before described.
Year: 1886

page_text: J, THEODOR HERB, Manufacturer, of Commandantenstrasse, Berlin, Germany, do
hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:—
This invention has for its object to remove the danger which consists in keeping
injurious fluids, as lyes, acids, poisons, etc in ordinary bottles, whereby they are
easily taken for innocuous liquids.
My invention prevents such fatal mistakes by the appearance as well as by
the interior arrangement of the bottle, whereby unauthorised persons, especially
children, are not allowed to open the same.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is a vertical_section through the corre-
sponding holes c, f, and d, g. Fig. 2 is a top view, Figs 3 and 4 are horizontal
sections, one showing the bottle closed, and the other showing it opened. Fig* 5
and 6 show the wire cap for holding down the stopper.
The bottle a, which for convenient storage is slightly flat, is provided above
with a funnel b having an outlet c and an air tube d. The stopper e serving to
close the bottle, is hollow in the interior and provided with two lateral holes f
and g, which are adapted to be placed in line with the outlet c and the tube d.
The handle h of the stopper is provided with a recess i indicating the position of
the outlet f. Moreover the stopper carries a projection which supports a wire
cap 1, said cap surrounding tightly the neck of the bottle and thus preventing the
removal of the stopper. Therefore the bottle cannot be opened, but, to pour out
the contents, the stopper must be so turned, that its outlet f corresponds to the
outlet c of the bottle, the same takes place with the hole g and the air tube d.
The bottle is filled through the funnel b and the aperture f.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The combination of a bottle having a funnel b, with a hollow stopper e,
having a fill and discharge opening f, and adapted to be secured by a wire cap,
the whole substantially as described and illustrated.
2. The combination of bottle a, with stopper 6 and wire cap 1, the whole
constructed and adapted to operate substantially as described.
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1886
Complete Left, 18th Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 15th Apr., 1887.
I, RICHARD CHARLES PERKINS of Well Street Bradford Yorkshire, Merchant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
Metal Band on the ends of Piece Rolling Board, to preserve the ends & improve the
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hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
Metal Band on the ends of Piece Rolling Board, to preserve the ends & improve the

page_text: I RICHARD CHARLES PERKINS of the firm of Stavert Zigomala and Company of
Well Street Bradford in the County of York Merchants do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Improvements to which my Invention relates consist in metallic caps or end
pieces fixed upon the ends of the Rolling Boards upon which piece goods or textile
fabrics are wound or rolled. These metallic caps or end pieces are stamped or cut
from a thin flat sheet of metal which may be polished, burnished or lacquered, and
are then bent to the required form to fit upon the end of the rolling board, where they
are held in position by means of pins or nails.
These caps or end pieces serve to strengthen the ends of the rolling boards, and at
the same time being polished or burnished have an ornamental appearance. I form
them by preference of a suitable metal or alloy of metals, and surface them by means
of a process known as "nickle plating."
In order to enable my invention to be fully understood I will proceed to describe
the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Figure 1 represents a piece or roll of fabric A rolled or wound upon a Rolling
Board, of which only the end pieces or caps B are visible.
Figure 2 represents one of the end pieces B as it is cut out of thin flat sheet metal.
Figure 3 represents the same as Figure 2 bent into shape to fit upon the end of a
rolling board.
Figure 4 represents a rolling board Ŭ having the two metallic end pieces B fixed in
position:
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 sheet metal caps or end pieces B for Rolling Boards for picce goods such caps
or end pieces to be formed by preference of a suitable metal or alloy and nickle
plated substantially as described and represented in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this Fifteenth day of February 1551.
JOOT INNJOO J 10 ÁRD UNHðÐULT SUN DƏNⱭ
WM. JAS. BAKER,
Town Hall Chambers, Bradford,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1886

page_text: ALFRED EDWARD EDWARDS 8 Park Villas, Hornsey Park Road London N.
Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
That the Shelf or Shelves used in the construction of the said Oven shall be made
to revolve by the application of mechanism at the base.
I ALFRED EDWARD EDWARDS of 8 Park Villas Hornsey Park Road London N.
in the County of Middlesex Commercial Traveller 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 which relates to improvements in the construction of ovens for
Kitcheners, Ranges, &c. whereby a rotatory or revolving motion of the shelf or
shelves, and framework thereof is insured by the application of mechanism in the
following manner.
Fitted into a non conducting or other case below the oven bottom is a train
of cogged or toothed wheels which being acted upon by a coiled spring, or its

page_text: equivalent are caused to rotate which rotatory or revolving motion is transmitted
by the wheels to a perpendicular or vertical spindle which passes through a hole in
the oven bottom.
The mechanism is fitted with a lever worked by a connecting rod from the
outside of the oven for starting and stopping the action of the spring, when wound
up, or it can be made, so, as to start by the weight of the dishes &c placed in the
oven, and to cease working when the same is removed.
The bottom shelf, preferably of circular shape is made or fitted with a socket in
its centre, which fits on to the spindle aforesaid, and has also two sockets at
equal distances from each other (in diametrical line) on the outer edge into which
are fitted two standards (with ledges to carry middle shelf or shelves) and which
are connected at the top by a cross bar with a socket at each end fitting on to the
uppermost points of the aforesaid standards.
The cross bar is fitted in its top centre with a pivot, which works in a socket
made to receive it, in the centre of the top of the oven.
The cross-bar is also fitted at its bottom centre with a hook, for the purpose of
having joints &c suspended therefrom.
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 shelf or shelves and framework thereof as aforesaid, of the said
oven are caused to revolve thus preventing the chance of anything getting burned
in the course of cooking.
2. That joints &c suspended from the hook referred to in the framework are
cooked in every way equal to those roasted in front of a fire.
3. That the improvements as described will insure anything placed in the oven
being cooked in a far more satisfactory manner, than by the old process, at the same
time requiring only the minimum of attention.
Dated this 10th day of October 1886
Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1886
Complete Left, 17th Sept., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 25th Oct., 1887.
GEORGE MIDDLETON HENLEY of Summercourt, Grampound Road Cornwall,
Manager of the Chytane China Clay and Brickworks Company Limited do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
And consists of an improved method of building hollow walls by employing specially
designed dovetail Bricks to make the Bond as shown on Drawings A. B. Fig. 1. 2. 3
and 4. whereby the inner wall is perfectly bonded at the Quoins and reveals with the
external wall and at such intervals as may be desired without the use of any other
wall ties giving free ventilating space H. throughout the Building.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Building Hollow Walls.
GEORGE MIDDLETON HENLEY of Summercourt Grampound Road Cornwall
Manager of the Chytane China Clay and Brickworks Company limited do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN BUILDING HOLLOW WALLS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Of an improved method of building hollow walls by employing specially designed
dovetail bricks to make the Bond as shown on drawings A. B. Fig. 1. 2. & 3 whereby
the inner wall is perfectly bonded at the Quoins and reveals with the external wall
and at such intervals as may be desired without the use of any othor wall ties giving
free ventilating space H throughout the Building.
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 Building of Hollow Walls by employing dovetail or rebated bricks as herein
described and shown on the drawings or any mere modification thereof.
Dthin 15th Jane Canta 1007
Year: 1886

page_text: We, WILLIAM HENRY BRASSINGTON of Moss Side, Manchester Bassinette Manu-
facturer, and JOHN MOONEY of 120 Tib Street, Manchester, Botanical Druggist, both
in the County of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:-
It consists in using a solution, made by dissolving borax in glycerine and water,
for the purpose before mentioned. It may be applied in any suitable manner.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
Agent to Applicants.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Removing Grease and other Stains from
Cloth, Garments, and similar Material and Articles.
We, WILLIAM HENRY BRASSINGTON, Bassinette Manufacturer, and JOHN MOONEY
Botanical Druggist both of Manchester in the County of Lancaster, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
It consists in a solution, made by dissolving two parts of borax in one part of 5
glycerine and adding forty eight parts of water. This can be applied by sponge,
brush, or other ordinary or suitable manner to the stain it is desired to remove.
All methods of using borax for this purpose have hitherto been attended with
difficulties, such as leaving a white stain or a stickiness upon the material operated
upon; this is entirely obviated by the above described combination.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is :-
A solution of borax, glycerine, and water, in, or about the beforenamed proportions
prepared, substantially as hereinbefore described for the purpose set forth.
Dated thin 19th da.. of Tum 1007
1
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
Agent to Applicants.
Steam-boilers and the like.
Year: 1886

page_text: Steam-boilers and the like.
I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the county of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E. do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication from
Johann Ludvig Waldemar Olsen of Kopenhagen, Denmark, Master Baker,) and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a controlling apparatus for the water level in steam-
boilers and the like, which apparatus gives an audible signal at any distance from
the boiler when the water level is either too low or two high. In this manner the
bursting of the boiler in consequence of an excessively low water level is guarded
against, as also the consequence of an excessively high water level.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1. represents a front view and
Fig. 2. a side elevation of the apparatus.
The apparatus consists of a flat metal plate or metal box a in which is arranged
a non-conducting material b such as glass ebonite or the like, onto which is fastened
the contact strip c provided (see Fig. 2) on both ends with slanting contact pieces
and on one end with a suitable terminal to be connected with the wire LI of an
electric battery E the other wire L 2 of which, passing through suitable signal or
bell apparatus is in connection with the boiler K.
The box or plate a is arranged behind the water level indicator V which, when
in its normal position stands exactly in the middle of the strip c without however
being in contact with it while the distance between the slanting contact pieces of
the strip c is calculated in such a manner that the indicator V comes into contact
with one of them if the level of the water is getting either too high or too low.
Hereby the circuit is closed and the signal is given.
By constructing the contact pieces slauting and sharpening the edge of the
indicator V a good contact is always assured, as the sharp edge would remove any
dirt or other matter from the slanting contact piece.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1. The use of electric apparatus for indicating the water level in steam boilers
and the like.
2. An indicating apparatus for the water level in steam boilers and the like,
consisting of a metal plate or flat metal box, fixed to the boiler, provided with an
insulated contact strip having two slanting contact pieces, in combination with
conducting wires and signal apparatus with an electric battery arranged in such a
imanner that the circuit closed and the signal given, when the indicator of the
.water level comes into contact with one of the contact pieces, substantially as and
for the purpose specified.
Improvements in Dynamo Electrical Machines or Motors.
Year: 1886

page_text: Improvements in Dynamo Electrical Machines or Motors.
I, SAMUEL HENRY TACY, of the City, County and State of New York, United
States of America, Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN DYNAMO-ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR MOTORS, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to render dynamo-electrical machines incapable
of igniting combustible gases in mines; and to this end it consists broadly in
enveloping the commutator and brushes of the machine where practically a con-
tinuous spark is produced, with a flame intercepting envelope. This envelope may
consist of wire gauze and involve the Davy principle of protection, or be formed
of some transparent air-tight material such as glass or mica.
The drawing forming a part hereof, is a top or plan view of the commutator
and brushes, and certain other parts of a dynamo-electrical machine or motor
provided with a flame intercepting envelope after the manner of my invention.
In the said drawing, A is the commutator and B the armature shaft of the
machine. The wires which terminate in the commutator are denoted by a a.
C is a disk of hard rubber or some other insulating material fastened to the
armature shaft B. This disk revolves in a cage D supported from some stationary
part of the machine, and which in view of the handle E connected to the brush
carriers F passing through it, is susceptible of a limited circumferential movement
in adjusting the brushes. The periphery of the cage D is covered with either wire
gauze or glass; or as glass is a material which is an insulator of electricity—the
whole cage could be formed of it. Two or more thicknesses of wire gauze may be
employed if desired.
It is evident that electricity generating machines and electric motors having
their commutators and brushes provided with flame intercepting envelopes as
described, can be safely employed in mines where fire damp is likely to be present,
or iu mills or factories which often contain a combustible atmosphere.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is -
In combination with the commutator and brushes of a dynamo-electrical machine,
or an electrical motor, a flame intercepting envelope, substantially as, and for the
purpose specified.
Year: 1886

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I, CHARLES DENTON ABEL, of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane,
in the County of Middlesex Fellow of the Institute of Patent Agents 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:
:
By reducing meta-nitro-benzole, sulpho-acid and meta-nitro-benzoic acid in an
alkaline solution with zinc powder, the meta-hydrazo-benzole-sulpho-acid and the
meta-hydrazo-benzole-benzoic acids are obtained which by the action of acids are
respectively converted into the disulpho-acids and the dicarbo-acids of benzidine.
Thus bydrazo-benzole-disulpho-acid
Benzidine-o-sulpho-acid

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
For the production of azo colors the process, substantially as herein described,
wherein tetrazo compound obtained from benzidine disulpho acid or from benzidine
dicarbo acid are combined with phenoles or amines, including phenole, resorcine,
a and B naphtole, aniline toluidine, xylidine, diphenyleamine, diethyle- or dimethyle-
aniline, and a and ẞ naphthylamine, as well as with their sulpho- or carbo-acids.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.
Year: 1886

page_text: I, BANISTER SMITH of Eversley Lodge, Victoria Road, Putney, Surrey, House and
Land Surveyor do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To wit a new and simpler kind of tap that acts by an outside screw f and thread G
arrangement whereby a water-tight cap d is made to open and close an orifice con
the under or any side of the tap, and that the packing is only necessary under the
edge E of the cap and may consist only of a simple india rubber ordinary band which
when worn may be renewed from the outside without any unfixing and by any novice
and which will stand high pressure, be perfectly water-tight, be full-way and fitted
with either plain or screw boss for service pipe and may be made in any metal, glass,
or pottery and may be made to act horizontally or vertically.

page_text: An Improved Tap.
I, BANISTER SMITH of Eversley Lodge, Victoria Road, Putney, Surrey, Land and
Building Surveyor 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 :-
That the aforesaid Tap is of simpler construction than those at present in use for
drawing off all kinds of fluid and acts by a screw cut on the inner side of a solid
cap (D) which in travelling along a thread cut on the barrel (G) opens the orifice (C)
whereby the only packing necessary is under the edge (e) and may consist of
india rubber, leather or soft metal washer or any material of similar nature.
The Tap may be made in all metals wood papier maché glass stoneware &c. or each
in combination and the principle may applied to all kinds of Taps at present in use
particularly Bibtaps Stopcocks Balltaps Bathtaps Steam Taps and may be prepared
either plain or fitted with screw boss for junction to service pipe and may be prepared
in all sizes and fitted with either bib or nozzle for discharge, in all shapes and
positions.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is--
1. That it will stand higher pressure than any Tap hitherto in use.
2. That no leakage of any kind is possible save only when the packing under the
edge of Cap (at e) is missing.
3. That the packing (at e) is easily renewed without unfixing the Tap and may
as easily done by an amateur as a Plumber.
be
4. That the principle of the Tap is simple in construction, strong to stand hard wear
and cheap to produce.
5. That it is fullway, giving the utmost supply of which the service pipe is capable.
Dated this Seventh day of April 1887.