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IMPROVEMENTS IN BEE-HIVES
Year: 1885

page_text: I FRANK LYON of 94 Harleyford Road in the County of Surrey, Washing
Powder Manufacturer and Bee-keeper do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BEE-HIVES 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 the simplification of the construction of the
frames of Bee-hives by using for the top bars thereof, plain pieces of wood. The
lateral distances between the frames and the longitudinal distances between
the frames and the sides of the hive, which are usually kept by projections
formed upon the wooden top bars, being adjusted and preserved by pieces of
metal, glass, earthenware, vulcanite, composition, or other material other than
wood formed in such a manner that they may be readily affixed to and removed
from the frames.
I employ pieces of metal, glass, earthenware, vulcanite, composition, or other
material other than wood; one inch and nine twentieths long (that being the
required distance from centre to centre of the frames) which for convenience of
description I term "removable frame ends."
In each "removable frame end" I form a gap or recess marked A in the drawing,
to receive the wooden top bar of the frame, and in this gap or recess I sometimes
form a tooth or teeth marked B in the drawing of such a shape as will cut its or
their way into the wooden top bar of the frame when the "removable frame end"
is forced onto it and so retain it in its place.
I sometimes form the gap or recess without the tooth or teeth and attach the
"removable frame end" to the top bar by pins or screws.
I adjust and preserve the required distance between the vertical end bar of the
frame and the hive side by forming on each "removable frame end" a triangular
spur or projection marked Ċ in the drawing standing out from one face a quarter
of an inch.
The position of the gap or recess and of the spur or projection, although shown
in the drawing in the centre of the "removable frame end" is not essential to my
invention and I sometimes place the gap or recess and the spur or projection to the
right or left of the centre,

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 employment in the construction of the frames of Bee-hives, of removable
frame ends of metal, glass, earthenware, vulcanite, composition, or other material
other than wood, having a gap or recess in each either with or without a tooth
or teeth and having a triangular spur or projection standing out a quarter of an
inch from one face of each.
AN INTERCHANGEABLE COUPLING FOR FLEXIBLE HOSE OR TUBE
Year: 1885

page_text: 1 EDWARD NUNAN, of 166 Fleet Street, London, Gentleman, do hereby declare
the nature of my said invention
for
AN INTERCHANGEABLE COUPLING FOR
FLEXIBLE HOSE OR TUBE" to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to so construct a Coupling that it shall be
thoroughly interchangeable, that is, both ends shall be exactly alike, and when to be
coupled shall be done so by an almost instantaneous movement. My mode of doing
the same, being the construction of a metallic end, to which to secure hose with a
Pea
or inclined flange formation, from which extends Lugs and in which inter-
stices are formed, so that when the similar parts are brought together the lugs in
the one part shall pass into interstices in its similar part, and by a twist or screw
movement they become instantly locked and secure.
Packing rings are used to make the connection water tight.
In connecting said couplings, it matters not which way the same is turned. Said
lugs and interstices are either external or internal.
0
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said E. Nunan.

page_text: I EDWARD NUNAN, of 166 Fleet Street, London, Gentleman, do hereby declare
the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described in and by the following statement:—
The object of my invention is to so construct a coupling thoroughly interchange-
able, that is, both halves are exactly alike so that the coupling together is effected
by an instantaneous movement.
The annexed drawings show my invention.
A Figure a metallic end or half coupling to which I secure hose B. I employ
a Pea or inclined flange formation C from which extends lugs D having inter-
stices Eso formed that when meeting parts of a similar half coupling, such as is
shown at Figure 2 partly in section, are brought together the lugs D on each
half coupling pass into the interstices E and upon the incline C'and then by a twist
ór screw movement they become instantly locked and secure by lodging on the
reverse inclines F as seen at Figures 3 and 4.
Packing rings G are used to make the meeting edges watertight.
In connecting said couplings it matters not which way the same is turned for
locking the two halves together; because the lugs ride upon the inclines C, C,
whether turned to the right or to the left, but by having inclines to the right or
to the left hand only, the coupling must be turned accordingly.
The lugs and interstices are either external and in any desired number; see
Figures and 2, this construction having two of them only, or three of said lugs
and interstices and double inclines may be provided as at Figures 5 and 6 or said
lugs and interstices may be internal as at Figure 7.
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 and employment of interchangeable half couplings for flexible
hose or tube as shown in the annexed drawings arranged as described with external
or internal appliances for instantaneously coupling up.
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IMPROVED HOOK FOR FASTENING BOOTS WITH LACES
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES EDMUND BANNISTER 77, Tyrwhitt Road St Johns Lewisham in the
County of Kent, Engineering Draughtsman do hereby declare the nature of
invention for AN IMPROVED HOOK FOR FASTENING BOOTS WITH LACES to be as
follows:-
A ring. A is fixed to the boot in the ordinary manner (by being squeezed in
hole of boot) On side of ring and at right angles to it is fixed a spindle B On
the spindle is a small loose pulley C which is kept from coming off by the top of
the spindle being bent over and Battened. In lacing the boot the lace is put round
pulley. I claim for my Invention the mode of applying the loose pulley on the
spindle for the means of lacing boots. Thereby saving the lace from chafing as in
the ordinary manner.

page_text: JAMES EDMUND BANNISTER 77 Tyrwhitt Road St Johns, Lewisham in the
County of Kent, Engineering Draughtsman do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN HOOKS FOR LACING BOOTS, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
A small pulley A is placed on a spindle B a plate Chaving its edges rounded
fixed on top end of spindle B, keeps the pulley A. from coming off the spindle B,
and also acts to guide the lace on to the pulley A the other end of spindle B is
fixed on to a small eyelet which is rivetted on the boot in the usual manner. The
edge of pulley A just reaching to the circumference of hole in the eyelet, so that in
lacing the boot the lace may be either passed round the pulley A. or through the
hole in eyelet D as preffered.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1stly. The method of applying the pulley for the purpose of lacing up boots
saving the lace from being chafed.
2ndly. The plate C having all its edges rounded ensuring the trousers not being
'caught, hitched, or torn.
3rdly. As the pulley revolves freely it equalizes the pressure on they lace, giving
an elasticity to the foot.
Year: 1885

page_text: FREDERICK THOMAS HEALES 4 Grenville. Road Hornsey Rise Middlesex N.
Clock Fusee Chain Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
the use of shoemakers and others to be as follows:-
:-
An awl with 2 or more steel blades or points so as to make several holes in the
soles of Boots for the purpose of putting in wood-pegs or rivetting-or putting in
steel points or any other purpose where uniformity is required the blades to be
tapped and screwed into metal handles so that in case of breakage or worn out
they can be unscrewed and new blades screwed in.

page_text: FREDRICK THOMAS HEALES 4 Grenville Road Hornsey Rise Clock Chain 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:-
An awl with one or more steel blades or points for the making of several boles
in the soles of boots for the purpose of putting in steel points, wood pegs or rivets
or any other purpose where uniformity is required. The points or blades to be
tapped and screwed into a metal plate attached to an ordinary wooden handle so
that in case of the blades or points breaking or wearing out they can be unscrewed
and and new blades or points put in.
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 One or more holes can be made at the same time.
2nd The blades or points can be placed in a small metal Wheel for the purpose
of marking and making holes at the same time.
3rd That owing to the blade or point being screwed into metal they can bo
replaced when broken or worn out whereas ordinary Awls are rendered useless.
Dated January 20, 1885.
AN IMPROVED TONGS FOR CURLING THE HAIR
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM FOXCROFT, Junior 113 Princess Road, Edgbaston; Birmingham in the
county of Warwick, Tin plate worker do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED TONGS FOR CURLING THE HAIR to be as follows:-
"
The improvement I propose is in the simplification of the process and reduction
of the cost of manufacture. In the first place I shall make them of ordinary iron
wire, pressed, stamped or otherwise shaped into the necessary form. In the second
place, instead of the hinge, joint, or pivot, being placed in the middle of, the tongs
(as up to the present) I place it (the hinge, joint, or pivot at the back. Lastly.in
that part of the tongs which will be called the handle, I have the wire bent to any
suitable shape to prevent the fingers slipping too far towards the heated portion of
the tongs.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tongs for Curling the Hair.
WILLIAM FOXCROFT Junr late of 113 Princess Rd Edgbaston Birm" now of
24 Clevedon Rd Balsall Heath Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AN IMPROVED TONGS FOR CURLING THE HAIR, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
I propose by my invention to economize and simplify the method of manufacture
of the Curling Tongs. I propose to use in their construction the ordinary iron wire
of commerce in place of forged or wrought iron. Then, instead of the involved and
comparatively intricate joint in the middle of the Tongs-as at present-I make a
simple binge, joint, or pivot at that end of my Tongs which will be used as a
handle.
In making the Tongs, I shall have that part which will be used as the handle,
made with a shoulder or hollow or of any other convenient shape to prevent the
hand of the user slipping too near the heated portion.
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 The use of ordinary iron wire.
2nd The position of the hinge, joint or pivot.
AN IMPROVED SHUTTLE PEG FOR LOOMS
Year: 1885

page_text: We JAMES CROSS and GEORGE ROBISHAW Shuttle Makers both of Priory Works
Ascroft Street Oldham Lancashire do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for AN IMPROVED SHUTTLE PEG FOR LOOMS to be as follows:-
The said Shuttle Peg is formed of three sector shaped, steel, iron, or other wire
springs, as shewn in sketch at E F, and the three said springs being firmly
brazed or soldered into a solid head of steel, iron, or other suitable material as
shewn at C D, and the three above mentioned springs being brazed or soldered
together a certain distance from the point as shewn at G the whole forming an
improved treble springed Shuttle Peg invented for more firmly holding, cops,
tubes, etcetera, during the process of weaving silk, cotton, worsted, or other fibrous
material.
GEORGE DAVIES,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: An Improved Shuttle Peg for Looms.
We JAMES CROSS & GEORGE ROBISHAW both of Priory Works Ascroft St
Oldham Lancashire Shuttle Makers do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for AN IMPROVED SHUTTLE PEG FOR LOOMS and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, referring to the drawings filed with the Provisional Specification
:-
The said Shuttle Peg is formed of three sector shaped steel, iron, or other wire
springs, as shewn in sketch at E F and the three said springs being firmly
brazed or soldered into a solid head of steel, iron, or other suitable material in the
manner shewn in sketch at C D, and the three above mentioned springs being
brazed or soldered a certain distance from the point as shewn in sketch at G, the
whole forming an improved Shuttle Peg, invented for more securely holding cops,
tubes, etcetera, during the process of weaving silk, cotton, worsted or other fibrous
inaterial.
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 1
we claim is
An improved shuttle peg for looms formed of three sector-shaped springs of
steel, iron, or other wire, such springs being firmly brazed or soldered at one end
into a solid head of steel iron or other suitable material and their other ends
brazed or soldered together a certain distance from the point substantially as
herein before described and represented on the drawings filed with our Provisional
Specification.
AN IMPROVED BELT FASTENER OR COUPLER
Year: 1885

page_text: "
I, WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake, and Co, Patent
Agents, Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED BELT FASTENER OR COUPLER" (a com-
munication to me from abroad by James Jackson Roberts of Detroit, Michigan,
United States of America, Mechanical 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 belt fasteners or couplers and consists in the peculiar
construction and combination of parts as hereinafter set forth.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the improved fastener.
Figure 2 is a similar view, showing its application to a belt.
A, A represent two ends of a belt which it is desired to secure together. B is an
arched bar, of any suitable metal, having formed at one end, and integral therewith,
an enlarged semi-circular head a, provided with the arms b, and upon the opposite
end of the bar a T-head c, with which engages a washer C when the device is
iu use.
In practice one or more slots d (according to the width of the belt) are cut or
punched in the ends of the said belt, and in the direction of its length, and through
each slot a head c is passed, from the outside of the belt, after which the washer C
is engaged with such head, as is fully shown in Figure 2, the head a and washer
being flat upon the outside of the belting.
It will be observed that in this fastening a comparatively broad bearing surface
is provided at each end of the bar, and that the strain is brought upon the outer
face of the belt, and not upon the outer end of the slit alone, thus materially
lessening the liability of the fastening tearing out.

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
A belt-fastener, consisting of a bar B provided with an enlarged head a at one
end, and a T-bead c upon the opposite end, in combination with the washer C, when
constructed, arranged and operating substantially in the manner, and for the purposes,
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TIME INDICATORS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, DAVID KINNEAR SIMPSON of 6 St Georges Crescent, Liverpool, in the
County of Lancaster, Hat Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my
said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TIME INDICATORS," and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
Complaints are continually being made to railway officials, concerning the clock
face dials now used for denoting the times of starting of trains at railway stations,
on the ground that they are perpetually being mistaken for ordinary clocks.
My invention is designed to prevent this evil and consists in forming the dial in
other than the clock face pattern, and placing the hour hand on an independent
scale to that of the minute hand. The most preferred form of my invention is
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
In this the left-hand (or upper) semi-circle shows the hours, the right-hand
(or lower) the minutes. Other similar forms could be arranged, and indeed though
I do not recommend it the two semi-circles could be shown one inside the other, or
even forming together a complete circle or be placed opposite each other, so as to
form a complete.circle with a blank space inserted in addition at the central
diameter. Or the figures could be placed in two long straight or curved rows with
sliding instead of rotating hands. I prefer also to form my figures in ordinary
Arabic numerals, instead of as in clock faces, in Roman numerals, and thus make
it as unlike a clock as possible.
I am well aware that sliding boards have been used with the figures painted on,
so that they can be slid into vacant places opposite the name of a train to indicate
its time of starting but these boards are continually getting mislaid and are
cumbersome that I make no claim to such.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The manufacture and use at railway stations and other public places of time
indicators indicating the time of next performance starting of train or other event

page_text: in which hands and figures are used in the manner of clocks but turned to the
required figure by hand and in which two curved or straight rows of figures are
used one for each hand substantially as described.
WM P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
and 323, High Holborn, London,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OPEN BATTING GLOVES
Year: 1885

page_text: I EDEN BRICE of Woodstock, in the County of Oxford, Glove Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN OPEN BATTING
GLOVES" to be as follows:-
The right hand glove is made short so as to allow length only for the rubbers to
be on the back of fingers, and knuckles, which are seperate from each other, and
rounded off above the knuckles having two straps or elastic loops on each finger,
to hold the same firm, leaving the hand open at the top; the thumb part is fastened
by an elastic strap to the glove having the rubber on top and the seam ioside
which then escape the handle of the bat.
The left hand glove is made to cover the back of the hand, and is made of an
oval form with rubbers as usual, and fitted with an elastic strap, and leather loop
for the thumb; the finger parts are same as the right hand; the gloves have two
thicknesses of leather throughout so as to more effectually resist the ball, and
being open allow the handling of the bat to be free and easy.

page_text: I EDEN BRICE, of Woodstock in the County of Oxford, Glove Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN OPEN BATTING
GLOVES," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
:-
The right hand Glove is made short so as to allow length only, for the rubbers
to be on the back of the fingers, and knuckles, which are seperate from each other,
and rounded off above the knuckles, having two straps or elastic loops on each
finger to hold the same firm, leaving the hand open at the top; the thumb part is
fastened by an elastic strap to the glove, having the rubbers on top and the seam
inside which then escapes the handle of the bat.
The left hand glove is made to cover the back of the hand, and is made of an
oval form with rubbers as usual, and fitted with an elastic strap, and leather loop
for the thumb; the finger parts are same as the right hand; the gloves have two
thicknesses of leather throughout so as to more effectually resist the ball, and being
open allow the bandling of the bat to be free and easy.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
Firstly. The construction and form of the Gloves as specified and described.
Secondly. The right hand Glove having only length for rubbers on fingers, and
knuckles.
Thirdly. The thumb of the right hand Glove having the seam inside for the
purpose set forth.
Fourthly. The Gloves having two thicknesses of leather throughout as specified
and described.
Protector from the Inhalation of Smoke.
Year: 1885

page_text: Protector from the Inhalation of Smoke.
I, HENRY FISHER, 22 Oakley Street, Chelsea Doctor of Medicine, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for THE FILTRATION OF SMOKE IN CASES OF
FIRE to be as follows:-,
It is composed of fine Felt, about quarter of an inch in thickness, moulded to
the shape of the face, then saturated to the extent of about one inch round the
edge with a strong solution of Gum Shellace and Sanguis Draconis (Dragons blood)
in methylated spirits, in the proportion of 20 parts of Shellac to one of Dragons
Blood, and only partially saturated over the nose and mouth, sufficient to allow
breathing, glasses inserted over the eyes, and kept in its place with leather straps
& buckle.

page_text: Protector from the Inhalation of Smoke.
HENRY FISHER Doctor of Medicine 22 Oakley St Chelsea 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 Mask is a complete covering for the eyes nose and mouth, made with
finest quality of felt about quarter of an inch in thickness which is first moulded
on a plaster cast of the face, leaving a vacuum over the mouth and nostrils. It is
then saturated with a spiritous solution of Gum Shellac and Sanguis Draconis in
the proportion of fifteen parts of the former to one of the latter and hardened by
drying, the nasal and mouth portion is only partially saturated so as to allow
sufficient air for breathing, at the same time filtering the smoke out of it.
Glasses are inserted in metallic frames over the eyes. It is capable of being fitted
to any shaped face, but should it not fit accurately at any particular point, that
part may be immersed in hot water at about 200°, when it will soften in a minute
so as to bend freely, then it can be fitted exactly by holding it on the face with a
little pressure. It is fastened on the face by means of a loop attached by both
ends to the frontal and oval portion, the loops being long enough to pass freely
round each ear, from which a web or leather strap with buckle meet across the
poll, as illustrated by the attached drawing.
L
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
That it prevents the inhalation of Smoke to the extent that a person can remain
in a dense smoke for at least fifteen minutes without danger of suffocation, thereby
enabling the rescue of life or property in cases of fire.
Year: 1885

page_text: the top.
The object of my improvements is to provide a more convenient arrangement of
adjusting photographic cameras for focussing purposes.
For this purpose I provide within the base board a thereof, a frame b, fitted so
as to slide longitudinally therein. This frame b is moved outwards or inwards by
pinions c. c. actuated by the operator through hand wheel d and gearing into
racks e e secured underneath the aforesaid frame b by bearings ƒ ƒ.
By sliding the framework b outwards an extension of base is provided beyond
that of the base board a.
Above this frame b the expanding portion g of the photographic camera is
placed.
On the upper surface of the frame b are provided and fixed other racks / h into
which are geared pinions ii mounted in bearings ji applied below the body of
camera, actuated by the operator through hand wheel k. The body of the camera
is caused to expand or contract in the first instance by the pinions i i actuated by
the operator through the medium of the hand wheel kand gearing into the racks hh
above the frame b.
In this arrangement of camera the front part is always rigid which imparts a
great degree of steadiness to the apparatus.
By the above described arrangement of racks e c and pinions c c, in combination
with the racks h and pinions ii and frame b, the focussing operation may be
more perfectly and conveniently effected than hitherto.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The arrangement and application of the upper racks h h actuated through the
pinions, in combination with the lower racks e e actuated through pinions c c,
and frame b applied to photographic cameras substantially as herein set forth.
.
L100K
IMPROVEMENTS IN DISINFECTANTS
Year: 1885

page_text: We, ARTHUR BOAKE, and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS of The Clons-
keagh Works, Warton Road, Stratford in the County of Essex, Manufacturing
Chemists, do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
DISINFECTANTS" to be as follows:-
The application of Liquified Sulphurous Acid Gas as a convenient and portable
form of this body for use as a disinfectant.
It is well known that sulphurous acid has been used for disinfecting, by,
generating or applying it in various ways; it is also well known that sulphurous
acid gas can be liquified at a pressure of about three atmospheres, and what we
claim as new and the subject matter of this invention is, "its introduction, that.
is the introduction of sulphurous acid gas in a liquified form for application as,
a disinfectant.

page_text: We ARTHUR BOAKE and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS of The Clons-
keagh Works, Warton Road Stratford in the County of Essex Manufacturing
Chemists, do hereby declare the nature of our invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
DISINFECTANTS" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The application of liquified sulphurous acid gas (Sulphur Dioxide) as a convenient
and portable form of this body for application as a disinfectant or deodorizer.
It is a matter of common knowledge that sulphurous acid has been used from
time immemorial as a disinfectant and deodorizer either by generating it by
burning sulphur in the place requiring fumigation or by sprinkling and washing
with a solution of sulphurous acid.
It is also well known that sulphurous acid gas condenses into a liquid under
pressure of about three atmospheres or under the influence of great cold.
Burning sulphur in a room to disinfect it, or in a disinfecting chamber to
disinfect wearing apparel &c is attended with some danger of fire, whilst sprinkling
or washing with the solution is not suitable nor is it convenient in many cases.
We avail ourselves of the liquifying property of sulphurous acid gas to store it
in the fluid form in suitable closed vessels, from which it can be liberated easily
as may be desired, and resuming its gaseous form disinfect the garments, rooms &c
to which it may be applied.
Now having described our said invention we hereby declare that what we claim
as novel is
"
The use of sulphurous acid as a disinfectant, by releasing the same from
a closed vessel wherein it has been stored in the liquid state."
JOHN HAYES,
Agent for Applicants.
A New and Improved Pianoforte Insulator Manufactured of Stoneware.
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New and Improved Pianoforte Insulator Manufactured of
Stoneware.
EDWARD BISHOP Belmont St Chalk Farm London N W Pianoforte Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW AND IMPROVED PIANO-
FORTE INSULATOR MANUFACTURED OF STONEWARE and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
A new & improved pianoforte Insulator manufactured of Stoneware in various
designs. They are constructed to bear the great weight of Steel framed pianos and
to conduce to the production of a superior tone to that hitherto obtained.
They also avoid the undue raising of the instrument This insulator will raise a
Piano only half an inch, & is able to safely bear a weight of 7 cwt. being composed
of highly finished stoneware in lieu of glass, which is incapable of sustaining the
weight of Steel framed pianos.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1 The insulator ca
Improvements in Metallic Combs for the Use of Weavers.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Metallic Combs for the Use of Weavers.
I, THOMAS NUTTALL, of Palatine Works, Ramsbottom in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE:
MENTS IN METALLIC COMBS FOR THE USE OF WEAVERS," to be as follows:-
The ordinary metallic comb now in use by weavers is made straight or parallel
on the points of the teeth, and my improvement on the ordinary metallic comb, is
that it is made in a circular shape on the points of the teeth.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
.
Improvements in Metallio Combs for the Use of Weavers.
I, THOMAS NUTTALL, of Palatine Works, Ramsbottom, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN METALLIC COMBS FOR THE USE OF WEAVERS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
Fig. 1 is my improved metallic comb which is made in a circular shape on the
points of the teeth.
Fig. 2 is the ordinary metallic comb which is made straight or parallel on the
points of the teeth. Fig. 3 is an end view of the comb.
My claim is as follows:-
Making the metallic comb in any degree of circle or curve on the points of
the teeth.
Dated this 2nd day of June 1886.

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Rods, also for Rods of any other Description.
Year: 1885

page_text: Rods, also for Rods of any other Description.
We GEORGE-SAMUEL MARSHALL and WILLIAM ALLMAN, Brassfounders both of
65 Summer Row Birmingham in the County of Warwick do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN HOLDERS OR FASTENERS FOR
CURTAIN BANDS AND RODS, ALSO FOR RODS OF ANY OTHER DESCRIPTION' to be
as follows:-
"
This invention has for its object the production of a simple and effective spring
holder for rods of any description, it also provides for a band of metal, to slide
down the back, called a muslin rod and band, this bracket can be made to suit
stair rods, and rods of any other description-This invention consists in making
the article complete out of one piece of brass steel, iron, or any other metal, and is
cut out and bent into shape by press tools.
Fig. 1 front view of holder with curtain rod and band.
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Rods, also for Rods of any other Description.
We GEORGE SAMUEL MARSHALL and WILLIAM ALLMAN Brassfounders both of
65 Summer Row Birmingham in the County of Warwick do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN HOLDERS OR FASTENERS FOR
CURTAIN BANDS AND RODS, ALSO FOR RODS OF ANY OTHER DESCRIPTION" 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 the production of a simple and effective spring
holder, for rods of any description, it also provides for a band of metal to slide
.down the back called a muslin band and rod.
This band and rod holder is made out of one piece of metal cut out and bent
into shape by press tools. The spring rod holder can also be made to suit stair
rods or rods and tubes of any other description.-The drawings annexed hereto
explain more fully.
Fig. 1 shows the front view of holder with curtain rod and band fixed.
Fig. 2 shows section of the holder.
Fig. 8 section of angle pattern for rods only.
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 :-
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Fig. 2 shows section of the holder.
Fig. 3 section of angle pattern for rods only.
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:-
Fist Making a curtain band and rod holder out of one piece of rolled metal.
Second Spring jaws or clutch that is self-acting, to receive the rod.
Third The application of the spring jaws or clutch to any suitable article.
IMPROVEMENTS IN HAIR RESTORATIVES
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ISAAC WILKINSON, of 13 Guys Cliffe, Otley Road, Bradford in the County of
York, Pawnbroker, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN HAIR RESTORATIVES, 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 Hair Restoratives whereby the
hair is encouraged in its growth to such a degree that the invention will be of
great public benefit.
I take the following ingredients in or about the proportions herein named.
Benzonated Lard 16 parts: Bismuth Trisnet 1 part: White bees wax 1 part :
Oxide of Zinc part: Oil of Rosemary 2 parts: Red precipitate th part.
The above ingredients are dealt with in the following manner.
The Lard,
Trisnet, Zinc, and Bees wax, are melted in a clean Gallipot by means of a slow heat
when the rosemary and red precipitate are added and stirred until cold when the
pomade is run into suitable pots for use.
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 combination of the above ingredients in the proportions named, substantially
in the manner as, and for the purpose herein described.
WAUGH & CHAPMAN,
70, Chancery Lane, W.C.
AN APPARATUS FOR EXPELLING PERCUSSION CAPS FROM AND RECAPPING CARTRIDGES
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN ATHERTON of N° 179 Edmund Road Sheffield in the County of York
Brass Turner, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN APPARATUS
FOR EXPELLING PERCUSSION CAPS FROM AND RECAPPING CARTRIDGES, to be as
follows:-
"
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A" Brass or other metal tube "A in the case which is hollow. In the centre,
of the hollow is placed a pin "B." in the Section of the case. The tube adimits of
an empty Cartridge being placed therein with the Percussion Cap uppermost resting
upon the Pin on the top of the Pin is fastened at right angles the part C in the
Case on one side of which is placed the handle "D" in the case and on the other
side the hole "E." in the case of sufficient size to admit of a Cartridge being placed
therein with the Percussion Cap uppermost but so that the Cartridge is suspended_
by its rim.
To expel the Cap the Cartridge is placed in the hollow "A" with the inside of
the Cap resting on the Pin. The handle "D" in the case which is hollow at "F"
in the case is then pressed down and the pin forces the empty Cap out of the
Cartridge in the hollow F in the case.
To recap the Cartridge is placed in the hole "E." in the case and the handle "D"
in the case which has a projection at G. in the case presses the Pin into the
Cartridge,

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN ATHERTON of 179 Edmund Road Sheffield in the County of York Brass
Turner do hereby declare the nature of my invention for EXPELLING PERCUSSION
CAPS FROM AND RECAPPING CARTRIDGES and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, by reference to the plan or case filed with the provisional specification :-
A Brass or metal tube A in the case which is hollow. In the centre of the hollow
is placed a pin B in the section of the case. The tube admits of an empty cartridge
being placed therein with the percussion cap uppermost resting upon the pin upon
the top of the pin is fastened at right angles the part C in the case on one side of
which is placed the handle D in the case and on the other side the hole E in the
case of sufficient size to admit of a cartridge being placed therein with the percussion
cap uppermost but so that the cartridge suspended by its rim.
To expel the cap the Cartridge is placed in the hollow A with the inside of the
cap resting on the pin The handle D in the case which is hollow at F in the case
is then pressed down and the pin forces the empty cap out of the cartridge into the
hollow F in the case.
To recap the cartridge is placed in the hole E in the case and the handle D in.
the case which has a projection G in the case presses the cap into the cartridge.
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 combination of the several parts of the apparatus hereinbefore .described
making the same less intricate and more effective.
:
IMPROVEMENTS IN METAL COCKS AND FOR LUBRICATING THE SAME
Year: 1885

page_text: I SAMUEL WAGSTAFF SMITH, of The Lawn, Dyke Road, Brighton Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN METAL COCKS
AND FOR LUBRICATING THE SAME to be as follows:-
One end of the barrel of the Cock is enlarged internially so as to form an annular.
channel or gutter to hold the lubricating substances round, and in contact with the
plug the plug may have a groove or channel running round it so as to enlarge
the reservoir. A similar contrivance is made at the other end of the barrel for the
large cocks.

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Lubrication.
SAMUEL WAGSTAFF SMITH of Pinley House near Coventry, late of the Lawn,
Brighton Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN METAL COCKS & FOR LUBRICATING THE SAME and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The top of the barrel is made with an internal annular gutter to hold the
lubricating material, a longitudinal oilway leads from this gutter down the side of
the plug or barrel; two stop pins are fixed either in the top of the plug or the
barrel to keep the waterway clear of this oilway. In the drawing, D, shows the
gutter or reservoir for the oil. O & O¹ the stop pins-B, the plug for supplying
the oil. J the longitudinal oilway.
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 internal annular gutter as shown at D.
2. The longitudinal oilway as shown at J.
3. The stop pins O & O¹, for controuling the position of the plug, whether fixed
in the plug or barrel of the tap.
IMPROVEMENTS IN NEEDLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN GORDON, of Church Street Henfield, in the County of Sussex Decorator,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN NEEDLES
to be as follows:-
I purpose to apply my invention to Darning Needles, the Eye of the Needle to
open in the end, each side of the opening to be rounded towards the centre, and
the inside of the eye to slightly. point upwards towards the point of the Needle.
This arrangement will greatly facilitate the threading of the Needle to aged persons
of defective sight, and the arrangement of the inside of the eye of the Needles will
cause the thread to fall on one side of the slightly pointed part, thus preventing
the thread from slipping out, this Needle will be a boon in almost every household,
and therefore vendible.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN GORDON, of Church Street, Henfield in the County of Sussex, Decorator,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN NEEDLES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I purpose to apply my invention to Darning Needles that is to say such Needles
as are used in Darning of Cotton, Woollen Worsted and Sacking. The eye of the
Needles to open in the end, each side of the opening to be rounded and incline
towards the centre, the inside of the bottom part of the eye to slightly point up
from the centre towards the point of the Needle as shewn by the accompanying
Drawing.
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 Simplicity and rapidity in threading thereby facilitating its use by aged
persons of defective sight.
2nd Strength because the eye being smaller than the eye of the Needles now in
use the sides of the eye will be thicker.
3rd It will be vendible because the needle is a requisite in almost every
household.
4th It will retain the thread without its slipping out.
improvements in Electric Vibrating Bells.
Year: 1885

page_text: improvements in Electric Vibrating Bells.
I WILLIAM RICHARD WYNNE of 14 Argyll Road Kensington in the County of
Middlesex Mechanical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTRIC VIBRATING BELLS to be as follows:-
The improvement consists in providing what I call a contact-lever for making
& breaking the electrical circuit.
This contact lever is made with projections by which it may be moved by a
piece attached to the armature & is so pivotted as to remain in position until
moved by the movement of the armature & the armature must move a considerable
distance before it can move the contact lever.
The power of the magnet is thus more effectively utilized & a longer stroke is.
given to the hammer.

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I WILLIAM RICHARD WYNNE of 14 Argyll Road Kensington in the county of
Middlesex Mechanical 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 :-
The improvement consists in providing what I call a contact lever for making 5
and breaking the electrical circuit.
This contact lever is made with projections by which it may be moved by a
piece attached to the armature and is so pivotted as to remain in position until
moved by the movement of the armature and the armature must move a considerable
distance before it can move the contact lever.
The power of the magnet is thus more effectively utilized an onger stroke is
given to the hammer.
In the annexed drawings Fig. I shews a plan & elevation of an electric bell.
The contact lever A is here shewn as an arm pivotted at its centre with two
projections between which a piece attached to the armature can work.
This piece attached to the armature is shewn in mechanical contact with one of
the projections of the contact lever causing its other end to make the electrical
circuit at (B).
;
I find that the striking action is improved by the application of a spring to the
contact lever as shewn in plan at C on fig. 2-This figure also shews three views of 2
a modification in the electrical contact arrangements of the contact lever and one
mode of pivotting the contact lever that it shall remain in position until moved by
the armature.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
In electric vibrating bells a contact lever for making and breaking the electrical
circuit substantially as and in the manner herein stated.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANU- FACTURE OF DRESS AND MANTLE CLOTHS
Year: 1885

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We, HARRISON BENN and JOE BENN of the firm of Messrs. Joseph Benn & Sons,
Beck Side Mills, Great Horton, Bradford, in the County of York, Manufacturers,
do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANU-
FACTURE OF DRESS AND MANTLE CLOTHS, 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 the manufacture of cloth or piece for dress or
mantle purposes having a repp or poplin surface, the warp of which will not slip or
fray on the weft or be displaced from its proper position when subjected to
usage.
Hitherto the repps or poplins which have been made for dress or mantle
purposes have had warp and weft of different materials to prevent slipping or
fraying.
For example a warp of cotton, linen or silk does not slip on wool weft, because
the ends of the warp are so small that they hold to the woolweft, but hitherto when
a cloth has been wholly made of wool, it has either had to be made very heavy.
to avoid slipping, and is not applicable for dress or mantle purposes, or it has
had to be made in a very much more expensive weave to get the appearance of a
repp and not slip. In order to make our cloth not to slip or fray, we use for warp,
Mohair or Hair of whatever description, Alpaca or wool of whatever description,
and for the weft we use spun noils of any description, or even shorter stapled
materials known as woollen, shoddy, or mungo, which have not been used for
this purpose hitherto. By using these materials for weft purposes, the warp does
not slip or fray because the ends of the warp are held in their places by the hairs
of the noils &c being very short, and projecting from the thread thus
causing the thread to be rough. With these combinations of warp and weft, we
are able to make repps or poplins composed wholly of Mohair, Alpaca, or wool, and
woven one pick in a shed, or in a plain weave, and the warp will not slip or fray
with usage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
nvention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
ve claim is
The manufacture of repps or poplins the warps for which are made wholly
f Mohair, or hair of any description. Alnaca or wool of ...h.

page_text: mixed hair, alpaca, or wool of any sort in combination with a weft which is made
wholly of spun or manufactured noils of whatever description and of shorter stapled
materials, such as woollen, shoddy, or mungo, or any mixed short stapled wefts.
BOLL love of Tonuery 1885
WAUGH & CHAPMAN, .
Agents for the Applicants.