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IMPROVEMENTS IN TILLOTTING CLOTHS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN GEORGE TILLER of Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TILLOTTING
CLOTHS to be as follows:
This invention relates to textile fabrics known in the trade as tillotting cloths'
which are used as wrappers casings, or coverings for enclosing manufactured goods
of all classes, and the invention consists in embroidering ornamental patterns
thereon in various materials and colors in such a way that after the 'tillotting
cloths' have served the purpose of wrappers or coverings for the manufactured
goods for which they are principally destined, the said cloths or wrappers can be
utilized for a variety of useful or ornamental purposes, according to the quality of
the material employed, and the nature of the design embroidered thereon.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of January 1884.
GEORGE DAVIES,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: .
I JOHN GEORGE TILLER of Manchester in the County of Lancaster Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TILLOTTING
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 relates to the textile fabrics known in the trade as "tillotting
cloths" which are used as wrappers, casings or coverings for enclosing manufactured
goods of all classes, and the invention consists in embroidering ornamental
patterns thereon in various materials and colors in such a way that after the
tillotting cloths" have served the purpose of wrappers or coverings for the
manufactured goods, for which they are principally destined, the said cloths or
wrappers can be utilized for a variety of useful and ornamental purposes, according
to the quality of the material employed and the nature of the design embroidered
thereon.
For example in the annexed drawing the dotted lines a, a represent the outline
of a "tillotting cloth before folding, and b, b shows a piece of woven goods packed
and tied up therein ready to be papered and packed in the tin case for shipment
abroad or otherwise.
c, c represent two ornamental patterns embroidered thereon as above mentioned
and it will be evident that such embroidered patterns will not only serve to give
an ornamental appearance to the package but also, if cut out round the dotted
circles after the tillotting cloth has served its primary purpose may be utilized as
ornamental mats or for other useful or ornamental purposes according to the nature
of the design and the quality of the material employed.
Having now described the nature and object of my said invention I wish it to
be understood that I claim as a new manufacture a tillotting cloth embroidered
with an ornamental pattern or patterns substantially in the manner and for the
purposes hereinbefore more particularly set forth and illustrated by the drawings
annexed.
IMPROVEMENT IN TOILET & HAIR- PINS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, FREDERICK ILES, Manufacturer of 100 Highgate St Birmingham do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN TOILET & HAIR-
PINS, to be as follows:—
My invention consists in Magnetising steel Toilet or Hair pins for the purpose of
producing currents of magnetism amongst the hair.
I do not confine myself to any particular mode of effecting the magnetisation
and I claim its application to any form of Toilet or Hair pin.
COOLING MILK
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN HAMILTON FERGUSON Tinsmith of 78 Friars Vennel Dumfries, in the
County of Dumfries do hereby declare the nature of my invention for COOLING
MILK to be as follows:-
This Apparatus consists of Two Cones, one above the other, connected by an
inverted Cone of a greater taper.
The top is Dome shaped which rises inside a basin called the Receiver.
The under Cone rests on a Tray or Basin with flat bottom two inches deep.
Between the upper and under Cones, there is a shallow basin called the inter-
mediate basin.
The upper basin or Receiver has a number of small perforations round the base
of Dome through which the Milk or other liquid flows into intermediate basin,
and from thence into the lower Receiver, and is then discharged into a Can.
The Water enters a pipe through centre of the bottom of under basin, about two
inches above which is a plate which directs the current of water towards the sides
of the Cone.
At the bottom of the upper Cone, there is a similar plate, and the water is then
discharged by a pipe at the top of the Dome.
The Apparatus is made of copper where the water comes into contact with it,
and the remaining part of Tin.
By using water at fifty four degrees Fahrenheit, it will reduce the temperature
of Milk from Ninety eight degrees, to Sixty degrees.
The Apparatus can be easily cleaned, being connected by couplings.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
JOHN HAMILTON FERGUSSON, Tinsmith and Plumber, 78, Friars Vennell,
Dumfries in the County of Dumfries N.B. do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for COOLING MILK AND OTHER LIQUIDS and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The Apparatus consists of Two Cones one above the other connected by an
inverted Cone of a greater taper. The Top is Domeshaped which rises inside a
Basin called the Receiver. The under Cone rests on a Tray, or Basen, with Flat
bottom, two inches deep. Between the upper and under Cones there is a shallow
Basen called the Intermeadiate Basin. The upper Basin or Receiver has a number
of small perforations round the base of Dome through which the Milk flows and
down the sides of Cones into under Basen and is then discharged into Can. The
Water is supplied by Gravitation and enters at a pipe through centre of bottom of
under Basen, about two inches above which is a Plate which directs the current
toward the sides. In the upper Cone there is an inner shell, three quarters of an
inch apart from the outer, between which the Water flows and is then discharged
through a pipe at the Top of Dome.
The Apparatus is made of Copper where the Water comes in contact with the
metal and the other parts are of Tin. By using Water at Fiftytwo degrees
Faht it will reduce the temperature of milk from Nintyeight to sixty degrees.
The Advantages claimed are (1) Simplicity of Construction (2) It is easily
cleaned (3) Its non liability to choke or get out of order.
Dated this Twenty fourth day of January Eighteen hundred and Eighty five.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SCREW DRIVERS
Year: 1884

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I GEORGE ALBERT SPRATT, of 113 The Triangle Mare Street Hackney in the
County of Middlesex Scientific Instrument Case Maker do hereby declare the
nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SCREW DRIVERS, to be as follows:-
My Invention consists in an improved screw driver.
According to my Invention. I proceed mainly as follows
Attached to the handle are springs which bear against pawls acting in the teeth
of ratchets cast or formed on the shaft of screw driver. The pawls being preferably
fixed to the handle in the same way as the springs. The parts are fitted together
and should the screw driver be used as an ordinary driver both ratchets are fixed
and the action is as for an ordinary screw driver.
When it is required to have either action screw or unscrew the combination of
the ratchets and pawls allow of this being effected springs controlling the same.
A Sheath centre is provided in the handle for the extremity of the shaft.
A cap is provided in which works the springs controlling the various actions.

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 two ratchets and pawls acting as and in the manner shown and described.
AN IMPROVED BRAKE BLOCK to be as follows:
Year: 1884

page_text: I, DAVID PETER MCNIVEN of 8 John Street Hendon, in the County of Mid-
dlesex, Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
BRAKE BLOCK to be as follows:-
"
The Block to consist of one or more pulleys, or rollers: said pulleys to be
eccentric in form. When the Block is applied by pressure-say to the driving
wheel of a locomotive-the pulleys are brought to bear upon the rim of the
locomotive wheel; the tendency will be for the pulleys to revolve, & these being
eccentric in form, a great retarding effect will be brought to bear against the
locomotive wheel.
Dated this second day of Avast 1881

page_text: I, DAVID PETER MCNIVEN of 81 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square W. London,
England, Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
BRAKE BLOCK" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Brake Block to be fitted with one or more pulleys or rollers (R.): said
rollers to be eccentrics (as shewn in drawing annexed hereto). L is an ordinary
lever F. being the fulcrum. Fig. 2 is a section through Z. Z.
When the Block is pressed hard against a wheel (W) the rollers will have a
tendency to revolve and as their swelled or larger diameters come towards the
wheel, a wedge action takes place.
Having now particularly described & 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 this Brake Block has rollers (instead of the ordinary flat surface) to act
against the wheel.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CANDLESTICKS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WALTER HENRY BULPITT trading as Bulpitt & Sons of Birmingham in the
County of Warwick Lamp Manufacturer and Tin plate Worker do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN CANDLESTICKS" and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following Statement, that is to say —
My invention has for its object improvements in Candlesticks by which economy
and utility are combined in a greater measure than heretofore and this is so both
in regard to the first cost of manufacture and also to the lasting quality of the
candlestick and also in regard to the economy in burning candles.
Figure 1 is an elevation and part section of a candlestick made according to my
invention.
Figure 2 is an elevation of a different part of the same candlestick.
In ordinary candlesticks the cup which is fastened to the slide spring of the
candlestick is simply dished or is nearly flat and it affords no support to the side
of the candle so that a candle smaller than the inside of the socket tube may fall
in all directions and many devices are resorted to for the purpose of keeping the
Candle upright and from falling out. A very common device is to wrap paper
around the lower part of the candle until it is sufficiently large to fill the socket
and in other cases a wedge of paper is put down one side. Now the effect of this
is that when the candle has burnt down to the socket that the paper very often
takes fire and great waste ensues besides the disagreeable operation of removing
the said paper from the candle when probably in a hot state-Now invention
prevents this as follows:-
my
To the slide spring a, a, a, a which is lifted and lowered by the button b I firmly
fix the candle holder c by the rivet d so that this said holder will slide up and with
the said slide spring a so that the candle is under perfect control when burning at
any part of its length. The spring fingers c¹, c³, and care so shaped as to hold a
very thin candle and yet to also open a liberal distance to take a thick one, the
candle being placed inside the spring fingers of which there may be two three four
or more. The socket E of my candlesticks are made with a hook k pressed out of
the solid metal into which the extinguisher N is hooked or the solid hook k¹ may
be pressed out of the solid handle P as shown carrying the extinguisher N' in
Figure 2. This prevents the liability of the extinguisher socket coming off which
is Dow frequently the case and thus the extinguisher lies loose in the candlestick
and is frequently lost and not at hand when required.

page_text: Having therefore now described my said improvements in candlesticks what
I claim is
.
The improvements in candlesticks consisting in the slide a and the spring finger
socket c being so united as to be practically one to slide up and down together and
the sockets k and k¹, for holding the extinguishers pressed out of the solid metal of
the said parts all substantially as herein set forth.
MEANS OR APPLIANCE FOR CARRYING BOOKS OF TICKETS SUCH AS ARE USED FOR TRAMWAYS OMNIBUSES OR STEAMBOATS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, THOMAS JOHN WHITING of N° 7a South Place Finsbury, in the City of
London, Printer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "MEANS OR
APPLIANCE FOR CARRYING BOOKS OF TICKETS SUCH AS ARE USED FOR TRAMWAYS
OMNIBUSES OR STEAMBOATS," and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My invention has for its object to provide convenient means for carrying books
of tickets such as are used for tramways, omnibuses, or steamboats, so that the
conductor or person delivering the tickets shall not require to hold the books in his
hands.
For this purpose I construct a flat board, tablet, or frame of any convenient size
and material, on one or both sides of which are formed one or more gussets, pockets
or slots into which can be slid a stiff cover or a hook or stud attached to the book
of tickets, so that the latter is thus held suspended upon the face of the board,
which, in its turn, is suspended by a strap or belt from the person of the
conductor.
The said gussets, pockets, or slots may conveniently be formed of a piece of
canvas or leather attached to the board by sewing or rivetting, and, according to
requirements, each side of the board may be provided with four, six or any other
number of such gussets arranged side by side in one or more rows.
Fig. 1 of the drawings shews a front view and Fig. 2 shews a section of one
arrangement of my invention A is a tablet or board on each face of which are
formed two rows of gussets or pockets B B into which are slid the stiff covers of
the books of tickets C. E is a looped strap for suspending the board from the
person of the conductor In the arrangement shewn in the front view and section
at Figs. 3 and 4 either a slotted strip of leather or other material, as at D, or a
plain strip as at D¹ is attached to the board or tablet, the book of tickets being
either provided with a stud to fit into the slots of the strip D, or with a hook to
hook on to the strip D'. Or the reverse arrangement might be employed, the studs
or hooks being fixed on the board, and the books of tickets provided with the slots
or loops for fitting over them,

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 use, for carrying books of tickets such as are used for tramways, omnibuses,
or steamboats, of a board tablet or frame having on one or both faces one or more
pockets, gussets, slots, or equivalent appliances, serving as means for the temporary
attachment of the books of tickets substantially as herein described.
A COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND REMOVING INCRUSTATIONS IN STEAM AND OTHER BOILERS
Year: 1884

page_text: We GEORGE ILES of Weeks Hill in the Parish of Saint George in the County of
Gloucester Chemist and THOMAS MORGAN of Lower Soundwell in the Hamlet of
Oldland in the parish of Bitton in the same County Engineers Sinith do hereby
declare the nature of our invention for A COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND
REMOVING INCRUSTATIONS IN STEAM AND OTHER BOILERS to be as follows:-
The admixture of Carbonate of potassium Sulphate of potash Chloride of potash
Carbonate of Sodium Decoction of Hematoxylum and Solution of Oxide of Calcium
in certain proportions forming a Solution which in using is to be put into the
Boilers or other articles used in heating water as above mentioned.

page_text: We GEORGE ILES of Weeks Hill in the parish of Saint George in the County of
Gloucester Chemist and THOMAS MORGAN of Lower Soundwell in the Hamlet of
Oldland in the same County Engineer's Smith do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for THE PREVENTION AND REMOVAL OF DEPOSITS AND INCRUSTATIONS
ON BOILERS AND OTHER VESSELS and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The various materials used in the preparation of the above named composition to
,be called "Iles and Morgans Anti-Scruff or Decrustation Composition" and of the
various quantities of such materials in every one hundred parts thereof but which
may be slightly varied are
Carbonate of potassium
Sulphate of potash.
Chloride of potash
Carbonate of Sodium
Decoction of Hematoxylum
Solution of Oxide of Calcium
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Ten parts
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Five parts
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Five parts
Twenty parts
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Thirty parts
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Thirty parts.
100
The effect of the Carbonate of potassium is to neutralize the Carbonate of lime
which is always found in natural water.
The effect of the Sulphate of potash is to neutralize the sulphate of lime which
is also found in natural water.
The effect of Chloride of potash is to convert a portion of the Carbonate of lime
and the Sulphate of lime into Chloride which is evolved by boiling.
The effect of the Carbonate of Sodium is to increase the action of neutralization
of the Carbonate of lime found in natural water.
The effect of the decoction of Hematoxylum is to assist the whole process of
neutralizing the Carbonate of lime and sulphate of lime found in natural water.
The effect of the Solution of Oxide of Calcium is to prevent priming in the
Boilers and othe vessels.
The above solution or composition is to be used in the quantity of half a pint per
one horse power for every six working days of 12 hours each and is to be put into
the Boilers tubes and other articles used for heating water in the quantity and at
the time above stated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is ;-
The composition for preventing and removing incrustations in steam and other
Boilers substantially as described.
AN IMPROVED TEA POT
Year: 1884

page_text: WILLIAM BRANDON, Tin Plate Worker, 53 St James' Street Ashted Birmingham
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED TEA POT to
be as follows:-
First: The strainer or grate can be readily removed, and cleaned, thus saving
much annoyance and trouble.
Secondly: When worn out it can be easily replaced at a small cost.
Thirdly-The strainer or grate being of an entirely new pattern and size, onables
me to use smaller holes than have ever been used before, consequently prevents the
least possible particle of leaf from passing into the ten-cup, thus insuring a cup of
ten without the usual broken leaves dust &°.
Dated the 10th day of March 1884.

page_text: "
I WILLIAM BRANDON 53 St James St, Ashted Birmingham, Tin Plate Worker,
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "AN IMPROVED TEA-POT
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
Moveable sliding grate or strainer that can be entirely taken from the tea pot
and cleaned and replaced with little trouble as shewn and illustrated in the Drawing
accompanying my Provisional Specification.
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 teapot the moveable grating A which slides between grooves B and C
substantially in the manner hereinbefore described and illustrated in the Drawings
accompanying my Provisional Specification.
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A CLOSING DEVICE FOR FLEXIBLE TUBES
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I WILHELM ELGES, Manufacturer of Surgical India Rubber Goods of N° 112
Linien Strasse in the City of Berlin and German Empire do hereby declare the
nature of my Invention for "A CLOSING DEVICE FOR FLEXIBLE TUBES" 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 a closing device for flexible tubes.
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of the device with an inserted flexible tube in
closed condition.
Figure 2 is a like section with free tube.
Figure 3 is a top view of Figure 1 and, Figure 4 a side view of Figure 2.
a b is a piece of tubing through which the flexible tube c d is passed. A bracket
or angular arm f is firmly attached to the tube a b and is provided with a keyhole
like slot ge.
A bulb or piston h with reduced stem k and button or knob i passes through an
opening p of the tube a b whereby the stem is guided in the keyhole like slot of
the bracket f
It is evident from the accompanying Drawing that this said closing device is
operated by means of the knob or button i.
If the piston or bulb h and stem k is depressed by means of the said button or
knob and the thicker part of the stem k pushed under the smaller portion of the
slot e the walls of the flexible tube are pressed firmly together and the passage of
fluids through the said flexible tube prevented.
The bulb and stem are held by the elastic power of the tube in closed position
until the stem is moved towards the larger part g of the opening or slot g in the
bracket or arm f whereupon the said bulb or piston h is pressed upwards by the
elasticity of the flexible tube or the pressure of the fluid now passing through the
said tube and assumes the position as shown in Figure 2 and 4.
My said improved closing device for flexible tubes possesses the advantages of
great durability and cheapness; the same is easy to handle and the tube is in no
way injured whilst the parts are of greatest simplicity.
Duine 77

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 a closing device for flexible tubes
1. The arrangement, application and employment of the tube a b with the
perforations or opening p and the bracket or rectangular arm f with the slot or
opening ge substantially as described and shown in the accompanying Drawings.
2. The arrangement, application and employment of the bulb or piston h with
the reduced stem k and knob or button i substantially as described and shown in
the accompanying Drawings.
IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF BACKS FOR REFLECTOR LAMPS
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM RAMSAY Junior of 254 Argyle Street Glasgow in the county of
Lanark, Reflector Lamp Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for "IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF BACKS FOR REFLECTOR LAMPS," to be
is follows:-
The object of this invention is to construct the backs of reflector lamps of metal
and glass in such a manner that inscriptions, devices and ornamentation of any
desired kind can be shown or exposed to view at angles and also on the base and.
back shell. The glass which I insert into the metal framing is preferably opaque
in colour or colours to obtain the best effect. The back frame is set at suitable
angles projecting from the main or front frame, and in some cases copper or other
reflecting media can be used in combination with the glass whether the lighting
agent be electricity gas oil or other.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM RAMSAY Junior of 254 Argyle Street, Glasgow in the county of
Lanark Reflector Lamp Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for "IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF BACKS FOR REFLECTOR LAMPS" 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 construct the backs of reflector lamps of metal
and glass in such a manner that when the lighting agent is lighted it forms an all
round illumination e, that the back and sides permit the light to shine through, as
well as the front, and inscriptions, devices and ornamentations of uny desired kind
can be shown or exposed to, view at angles and also on the base and back shell.
My invention will be clearly understood by reference to the annexed drawings in
which Figure 1 is a view showing the outside back of the lamp. Figure 2 an
inside view of Figure 1 and Figure 3 an inside view of same lamp at back but
having a straight front pane instead of a bent one.
A is the glass which I insert into the metal framing Band is preferably opaque,
in colour or colours, to obtain the best effect. The buck frame B is set at suitable
angles projecting from the main or front frame O and in some cases copper or other
reflecting media D (Figures 2 and 3) can be used in combination with the glass
whether the lighting agent be electricity gas, oil or otherwise.
By this invention the greatest amount of light is utilized, the lamp being so
constructed that the light is thrown out at the back as well as the front and thus
forming a good advertising medium, both by day and night, as any inscription or
device can be put upon the glass and lens whilst the whole or nearly whole of the
back is illuminated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my sid
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improved construction of backs for reflector lamps as described and
substantially as shown in the annexed drawinga.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF GLASS ROOFING
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN SEWELL of Isles Lane, Knaresborough in the County of York,
Horticultural Builder do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF GLASS ROOFING" to be as follows:-
The object of my improvements is to provide a simple arrangement for readily
fastening the glass on the roof of conservatories and other places, not only
perfectly water-tight but also so arranged that the glass can be readily removed
when breakages occur or for other reasons.
For this purpose the bars which are used for supporting the glass are made
perfectly flat on the top, the usual rebate being dispensed with. A bed of putty
is laid on the tops of the bars in which the glass is bedded. The plates are allowed
to overlap each other lengthways for about one quarter of an inch. The four
corners of each piece of glass are snipped or cut off so that when the plates are
placed in position on the bars, holes or spaces are left or formed through which a
flanged wood screw is screwed into the wood. Under the flange a washer of india
rubber or other like elastic material is provided. The screws above mentioned
being tightly screwed down at the corners of cach square or plate firmly hold
them in position.
Dated L: N
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MODE OF ATTACHING VULCANIZED INDIA RUBBER AND THE SEVERAL ANALOGOUS SUBSTANCES TO BOOT SOLES AND OTHER SURFACES
Year: 1884

page_text: I WALTER SMARTT of Buckhurst Hill in the County of Essex, Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MODE
OF ATTACHING VULCANIZED INDIA RUBBER AND THE SEVERAL ANALOGOUS
SUBSTANCES TO BOOT SOLES AND OTHER SURFACES to be as follows:-
This Invention consists of a new modo or method of attaching vulcanized india
rubber and the several analogous substances to Boot soles and other surfaces.
While forming the vulcanizable material into sheets or pieces, I attach by the
usual processes at those parts which it is desired to join to the soles or other
surfaces, cloth or other fibrous material.
I coat the unattached surface of the fibrous material with a waterproof cement
which can be softened ready for use by being exposed to heat.

page_text: ,
I WALTER SMARTT of Buckhurst Hill in the County of Essex Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MODE OF ATTACHING VULCANIZED INDIA RUBBER AND THE SEVERAL ANALOGOUS
SUBSTANCES TO BOOT SOLES AND OTHER SURFACES," and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:—
This invention consists of a new mode or method of attaching vulcanized india
rubber and the several analogous substances to Boot soles and other surfaces.
While forming the vulcanizable material into sheets or pieces, I attach by the
usual processes at those parts which it is desired to join to the soles or other
surfaces, cloth or other fibrous material.
I then coat the outer surface of the fibrous material with a waterproof cement
which can be softened ready for use by heing exposed to heat.
A good cement for this purpose is made by melting and well mixing gutta
percha, pitch and shellac in various proportions, according to the quality of the
ingredients and the nature of the surface to which it is proposed to attach the
prepared vulcanized material, but I do not limit myself to this cement.
This cement is generally found to be sufficiently adhesive for the purpo-e, ut in
cases in which additional security is desired, pegs, screws, nails or other means may
be added.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is
1. The application of cloth, or other suitable fibrous material to tho surface of
vulcanized substances substantially as and for the purposes described.
2 The preparation of vulcanized material either in sheets or suitable pieces for
attachment to boot soles and other surfaces, substantially as described.
Dated this 27th day of September 1884.
GEO: DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
AN IMPROVEMENT CONNECTED WITH CHAIN WHEELS
Year: 1884

page_text: I RALPH JOHN SMITH of 2 West Lawn, Sunderland, Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of my said Invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT CONNECTED WITH CHAIN
WHEELS".to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to certain details connected with chain wheels such as
are used for working ship's cables, for driving windlasses and sometimes called
messenger chain wheels also in differential pulley blocks, or any wheel that grips
the chain on the outside.
According to my Invention in the case of large wheels I have loose face pieces
and bolt them on the gripping parts or teeth.
For the smaller wheels I have the gripping parts or teeth made loose and I bolt
them to the sides of the wheels or in some similar way and-be, preferably, of steel
or other suitable. metal.
The object is to be able to renew and adjust the wearing parts without renewing
the wheels.
Dated this 29th day of February 1884

page_text: I RALPH JOHN SMITH of 2 West Lawn, Sunderland, Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of my said Invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT CONNECTED WITH CHAIN
WHEELS" 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 details connected with chain wheels such as
are used for working ship's cables, for driving windlasses and sometimes called
messenger chain wheels, also in differential pulley blocks or any wheel that grips
the chain on the outside.
According to my Invention in the case of large wheels I have loose face pieces
and bolt them on the gripping parts or teeth.
For smaller wheels I have the gripping parts or teeth made loose and I bolt
them to the sides of the wheels or in some similar way and be, preferably, of steel
or other suitable metal.
The object is to be able to renew and adjust the wearing parts without renewing
the wheels.
The annexed Sheet of Drawings clearly show my Invention.
Figure 1 is a view of a plain wheel composed of two discs A, B, united by an
internal boss or hub C. The inner face D of each disc has radial ribs E, E, over
and between which detachable teeth or whelps F, F, can be affixed by screw bolts,
G, G, (or by rivets if desired) as at Figures 2 and 3 the teeth or whelps being put
on in sections for their easy removal when desired. In Figures 1, 2 and 3 the
whelps are four in number but these may be increased for each tooth or whelp to
be affixed singly as in Figures 4 and 5 or in half series only as at Figures 6, 7
and 8 these being first put into the space between the discs and then pushed into
place and bolted home.
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 chain wheels the teeth or whelps of which are separately
made and are capable of attachment singly or in series to internally ribbed dises
as described and as shown in the annexed Drawings.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE SPRINGS OF BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I HAROLD DENNIS TAYLOR of Westfield House Heworth in the County of
York Astronomical Instrument Maker do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for the IMPROVEMENT OF THE SPRINGS OF BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
In the accompanying diagram which shews the invention as applied to a
Bicycle H H H is the spring to which the riders seat is fixed, which spring hangs
at both ends on spiral elastic springs S, S of which there may be one or two at
each end of the spring according to convenience The upper ends of the spiral
springs S, S are hung in the manner which is found most convenient from brackets
A-A and B-B, A-A being affixed to the neck or head of the Bicycle and B-B
being fixed in the manner most suitable to the form or pattern of Bicycle to the
back bone of the same. The lower part of the bracket B-B-B is produced
forwards towards the front of the bicycle and shaped in such a manner as to form
a strong joint as at B1 on which the link C (shewn in the plan at C) may hinge.
Jointed to the link C (C¹) is another link D (shewn in the plan at D¹) which is
likewise jointed at its upper end to the spring H-H either as shewn in the
diagram or in any other convenient manner. In the diagram the Spring is shewn
as if the weight of the rider were upon it and loops L and L are arranged so that
a' chain or cord may be passed through if needed, which will prevent the spring
rising higher when the rider is dismounted, than would be convenient for the rider
to mount.
I do not bind myself to carry out this invention in the exact manner shewn in
the drawing but so long as the features of novelty stated below are always
retained then I reserve to myself the right of modifying the construction in such
a manner as is found most suitable to the particular forms of Bicycles and Tricycles
to which it may be applied.
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,
First Great and uniform elasticity by the employment of Spiral Springs S
and S which support the riders weight and are of a strength proportioned
thereto

page_text: Second This Invention secures that movement of the spring may take place in
all directions in the plane of the Bicycle owing to the spring being connected to
the Backbone of the Bicycle by the double link C-D which allows the spring
under the influence of a shock from either end of the Bicycle to move in that
direction which the Laws of Mechanics prescribe for it. The double link C-D 5
prevents all rolling or rocking motion and keeps the spring always parallel to
itself.
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A PORTABLE HAND BOLT OR FASTENER FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN EDWARD WALSH of Waterhouse Chambers Crossley Street Halifax in
the county of York Patent Agent and Consulting Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of my said Invention for "A PORTABLE HAND BOLT OR FASTENER FOR
DOORS OR WINDOWS." A Communication to me from abroad by Francois Lebacq of
Brussels in the Kingdom of Belgium and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement-
My new hand bolt is composed essentially of three parts, the principal is a spring
hinge, provided with points or rough places, letting into the wainscot or hoarding,
the second is a little plate bound to the first by a pin, across an extended opening
in such a way as to allow the pin to slip or slide forming a flat bolt after the
apparatus has been applied to a window or door.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is an interior view of my apparatus open. Fig 1' is a side elevation of
Fig 1.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view, as it is applied to a door or window.
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the apparatus folded or shut.
Fig. 4 represents a door to which the portable bolt is applied. Fig 5 is is a
sectional plan of hand bolt applied to door."
A is the spring provided with rough places or points a, a, a, B is the plate
having at its extremity a ledge b, for folding up the apparatus, C is the pin
connected with B, and forms the flat bolt, E is the door frame the interior part of
which is represented by two dotted lines, D is the door.
The spring A whose points bury themselves in the wainscotting or door frame, is
between the latter and the door itself, the plate B, is on the door frame and Con
the door this impedes the opening of the latter if necessary a piece of indiarubber
may be placed between the sides of the spring A.
Die 31

page_text: In using my bolt or fastener as in Figure 1, part A is put between the frame
and the sash of the door, the rough part a, on the side of the sash or frame in such
a manner that on shutting the door, they sink in, and then C, slides into the
opening, in such a way, as the apparatus is shewn in Fig. 2, then C, is in position,
against the frame and B, against the sash or frame of the door, in such a manner
that it is impossible to open the door; in opening the door it is sufficient to push
back C, as with an ordinary bolt or fastener. In shutting the apparatus A, must
be turned upon B, having care to press upon the exterior part of A, in such a way
that the hinge, takes its position under the ledge b.
Having thus fully 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 spring and plates, such as shewn and described, for the
purposes specified..
CONSTRUCTING AND VENTILATING URINALS
Year: 1884

page_text: I THOMAS WALLER of Fish St Hill in the City of London do hereby declare
the nature of said Invention for CONSTRUCTING AND VENTILATING URINALS to be
as follows:-
I fix a horizontal tube A behind the back slab B above the urinal basin org
receptacle.
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I make an aperture through the back of slab B in the front of tube A so as to
ventilate the said urinals.:
I sometimes fix an additional tube or air space C behind the slab B with
opening at the bottom connected with tube A.
I connect a tube D or air shaft to the horizontal tube A in which I sometimes
fix a Gas burner to create a better upward current of air.
I fix a slab of slate or other material E. in each .division or compartment of the
Urinals in front of the horizontal tube A so as to conduct the vitiated air into the
ventilating shaft A.
The invention is more fully described in the drawing accompanying this
specification.
7th day of February 1884

page_text: THOMAS WALLER, 43 Fish St Hill in the City of London Engineer &c do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for CONSTRUCTING AND VENTILATING OF
URINALS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I fix a horizontal tube A behind the back slab B above the Urinal basin or
receptacle, I make an Aperture through the back of slab B in the front of tube A
so as to ventilate the said Urinal.
I sometimes fix an additional tube or air space C behind the slab B with
opening at the bottom connected with tube A. I fix a slab of slate or other
material E in each division or compartment of the Urinals in front of the horizontal
tube A so as to conduct the vitiated air into the ventilating shaft A.
The invention is more fully described in the drawing accompanying this
specification.
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 In a Urinal the canopy or projecting plate as shown.
2nd The application of flues to the back of Urinals for carrying off the vitiated
air as shown:
THOMAS WALLER.
Geo. Waller.
IMPROVE.MENT IN BRAKES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, DAVID PETER M'NIVEN, of N° 8 John Street, Hendon, in the County of
Middlesex, Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVE.
MENT IN BRAKES to be as follows:-
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The Brake Blocks to be connected by a shaft, the ends of which are swelled, or
eccentric in form by which means the blocks are brought to bear on their respective
wheels, through a rotary motion given to the shaft.

page_text: I, DAVID PETER MONIVEN of 55 Old Broad Street London E.C. England, Clerk
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN BRAKES"
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The Brake Block (B) in the annexed drawing to be applied to the wheel (W) by
incans of a shaft (S) having an eccentric or swollen end inserted in the Block. As
the shaft revolves in bearings, then if pressure be applied to the lever (L) it will
cause the swelled or eccentric end of the shaft to turn towards the wheel & so
force the Block against the wheel.
Fig 2 shews a section through Z. Z.
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 use of an eccentric as a means of obtaining pressure to apply Brake Blocks
to wheels etc.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WIRE DRAWING OR ROLLING APPARATUS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EMIL CAPITAINE of 89 Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex, Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WIRE
DRAWING OR ROLLING APPARATUS to be as follows:-
This. invention refers to the construction of wire drawing or rolling apparatus
provided with three rolls which are fixed at such an angle to each other that when
their peripheries are brought near together, or meet, a vacant triangular (or
approximately so) space is formed between such peripheries, this vacant space
being for the passage of the wire to be drawn or rolled. The peripheries of the
rolls are rounded off so as to form a groove or channel in each of the three sides of
the wire.
The drawing or rolling apparatus is driven by the friction occasioned when the
wire is drawn through.

page_text: I, EMIL CAPITAINE of 89 Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN WIRE
DRAWING OR ROLLING APPARATUS " and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following Statement :-
These improvements, described with reference to the accompanying drawing
relate to the production of three sided or triangular channelled wire or fine iron
which is effected by means of an arrangement of three rolls A each roll being of a
somewhat convex form at its central part a and in contact (or nearly so) with
each other at the parts b whereby the caliber is given to the metal operated on.
The rolls are driven by the friction occasioned by drawing the wire or fine iron
through them, or they may be otherwise driven in any known manner.
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 use of a three sided channelled caliber produced by means of three rolls, the
middle part a of which is convex whilst the flat parts b are placed so near together
as may be necessary for forming the caliber, substantially as described and
illustrated.
IMPROVEMENTS IN GARDEN ENGINES PARTLY APPLICABLE TO WATER BARROWS OR OTHER WHEELED GARDEN OR LAWN APPLIANCES
Year: 1884

page_text: I EDGAR NEWTON of Hitchin in the County of Herts Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN GARDEN ENGINES
PARTLY APPLICABLE TO WATER BARROWS OR OTHER WHEELED GARDEN OR
LAWN APPLIANCES 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 improve the construction and action of the
ordinary so called garden engine, in the following manner.
.
In order to make the implement run easier to prevent the cutting into the path
or lawn (as is the case with the wheel or wheels heretofore used) and to facilitate
the turning and wheeling about I rest the tub on two rollers or drums which
together are about the width of the tub and which are loose on the axle, so that
in turning a corner one roller will remain stationary while the other one turns
freely. The tub is recessed to make room for the rollers. Such rollers or drums
may also be applied to water-barrows, hose reels and other wheeled garden or lawn
appliances.
And in order that this my Invention may be more fully understood and readily
carried into effect I will describe it with reference to the accompanying Drawings
in which Figure 1 is a perspective elevation of a garden engine constructed
according to my Invention, and Figure 2 a side view of same. The pump is not
shown.
A is the water tub which is here shown of the usual oval shape in plan. The
top of it is made sloping so that it is say about 3 inches higher in front than
behind so that when the feet C are raised clear of the ground, the top of the tub will
be about horizontal and the water have no more tendency to flow over in front
than behind. The bottom of the tub is cut out in front (or it might be more
towards the back than shown, in which case the cut out or notch in the bottom
would be more like a half circle). In the cut out part is arranged mounted in
brackets or bars such for instance as the three bars D here shown, an axle E of
about the length of the width of the tub; this axle is fixed in place and on it are
mounted loosely two drums or rollers F. When turning a corner one drum is thus
free to revolve while the other may reinain stationary and the lawn or path is even
improved by the rollers,

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,
1. Providing garden engines water barrows and other garden implements to be
wheeled along on lawns or paths with two rollers mounted loosely on the same
axle substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. In garden engines and water barrows, forming the bottom of the tub
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.