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New or Improved Apparatus for Pressing and Bundling Cigars.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1890-Accepted, 23rd Aug., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Apparatus for Pressing and Bundling Cigars.
I, JOSEPH BRODA of Mannheim in the Empire of Germany Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This Invention refers to apparatus for pressing and bundling cigars and in the
improved mechanism two motions only are necessary to effect these objects namely
downward pressure of a lever and its subsequent release, the apparatus having movable
sides and a movable bottom which is raised against a fixed lid or cover by draw
rods.
The Invention is illustrated on the accompanying drawings in which Figs. 1 to 3
are respectively a front elevation, a sectional plan and a side elevation and as shewn
by these figures upon a bed plate & there are supported two side cheeks c which can
be brought into close proximity to or separated from each other by means of a spindle
formed with right and left hand screw threads. Two longitudinal bars m and two
transverse rods i are provided in conjunction with these side cheeks c and carried by
four bars g which pass through eyes formed in the transverse rods i the bars being
suspended from levers centred at the upper parts of the side cheeks.
The bars g have between the cross rods i and their lower ends spiral springs h
which bear against nuts screwed on the ends of the rod and against the eyes of the
cross rods. The longitudinal bars m carry a bottom or base k and in the apparatus
there is further provided a rail having an end plate the rail being capable of
sliding to and fro upon the bed plate 6. Cover plates e, are placed over the side
cheeks c each plate extending from one cheek to the other and having slots at its
ends through which the screws binding it to the cheeks pass.
In using the apparatus the cheeks c are brought into position by turning the
screw d, the bottom k is adjusted by turning the nuts on the draw rods g so as to
put greater or lesser compression on the springs h and the back wall or plate is
adjusted by moving the rail l. The cigars are then placed in the space so formed
between the cover i bottom k and side walls c into which the tying band or ribbon
is previously introduced and the levers are pressed downwards, the tying up of
the band being subsequently effected, whereupon the levers fare released and the
finished bundle withdrawn. The improved apparatus can be set up upon any sorting
table and removed after use and it can be employed to make bundles of any desired
size.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :- ―
The apparatus for pressing and bundling cigars constructed and arranged
substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this Eighteenth day of July 1890.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in Troughs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 18th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 20th Dec., 1890
Improvements in Troughs.
CECIL COX Exeter Hill Devonshire Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows :-
My invention consists in providing cattle and other troughs with a hinge, or
hinges or joint or joints in the centre or in any other convenient part thereof to
enable the same to be folded up in a longitudinal direction when required.
Dated April 9th 1890
EDMUND EATON,
Patent Agent, 27, Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Troughs.
CECIL Cox The Firs Exeter Hill Tiverton Devon Gentleman do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in providing cattle and other troughs with a hinge or
hinges or joint or joints in the centre or in any other more desirable position so as
to enable the trough to be folded up in a longitudinal direction when required.
The advantages of this invention are when a trough is not in use the same can be
folded up and the contents kept dry besides troughs hinged and folded up are more
portable than the ordinary troughs now in use. If desired I may hinge the trough
say about 2 feet from each end and when these two ends are placed over on top of
the trough they form two boxes for holding and storing oil cake, I prefer however
providing one or more hinges in the centre of the trough, so as one part of the said
trough will fold over similar to a box lid, and cover the other part.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 2 a side elevation of a
trough constructed according to my invention. a, a, is the trough which is divided
into two compartments by the partition b, which is hinged together at c, c, c. The
dotted lines in Fig. 2 indicate a trough closed or folded up.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
(1) The improved sheep trough which is provided with a hinge or joint in any
suitable part thereof so as to admit of the same being folded up to keep out the wet
and to make the same portable substantially as described.
(2) The improved sheep trough having two joints a convenient distance from
each end so as each end may fold over and form two distinct compartments.
Dated this 18th day of Namma 1000
E. EATON.
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Pattern Books of Papers for such Purposes as Walls and Ceilings.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1890-Accepted, 29th Mar., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pattern Books of Papers for such Purposes as
Walls and Ceilings.
I, JOHN LINE Junior of the firm of John Line & Sons of Broad Street Reading in
the County of Berkshire Wholesale and Export paper hangings merchants do hereby
declare the nature of my said invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :--
My invention has for its object improvements in pattern books of papers for such
purposes as walls & ceilings so that they may be more easily handled and shown to
customers with greater ease and facility.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood & more easily carried into
practical effect I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which I have
illustrated an example of my paper pattern book but it will be evident that small
modifications may be made without departing from the essence of the invention.
which is to simplify the use and handling of such books.
Figure 1 is a general view of one of my pattern books.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the same book closed and secured.
Figure 3 is a side elevation of the same book showing the mode of attaching the
handle thereto.
On the drawings A is the pattern book composed of any number of leaves a¹, a¹, a',
which are bound together by the back binder a with the handle B composed of
a tube of wood or other equivalent material & rounded at the ends 61 and 6' as
shown by the section Figure 4 so that the cord gut, chain or other equivalent C may
be run through and act with perfect freedom & ease when the book is being handled
before a customer. This cord is passed through the back of the book a' and is
fastened by a knot or other device as seen at Figure 3. The leaves of the book
are kept in a compact condition by the band or string E which may be tied or
buckled at e so that in lifting the book with one hand it is held in a compact state
until placed upon the counter before the customer when the strings or band are
liberated and the patterns exhibited.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improvements in pattern books for the exhibition of paper patterns for walls
ceilings & other such like purposes having a handle B either with or without the
band E substantially as & for the purpose as herein set forth and as shown upon the
accompanying drawings.
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant..
Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 18th Aug., 1891
TRUVIDIONAL DI MULTICATION.
Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
GEORGE WALKER Self Acting Mule Spinner 201 Catherine Street Ashton
under-Lyne JOSEPH AITKEN WOOD Traveller 24 Chester Square Ashton-under-
Lyne do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
:―
A scroll with three turns to hold the rope that draws back the mule without a
5 knot being required hence allowing any length of rope to be used which will prove
a great saving of rope & labour.
Dated this 16th day of August. 1890.
JOSEPH AITKEN WOOD.
GEORGE WALKER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
GEORGE WALKER Self Acting Mule Spinner 201 Catherine Street Ashton-
under-Lyne JOSEPH AITKEN WOOD Traveller 24 Chester Square Ashton-under-
Lyne 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 :-
Each drawing up scroll band is wrapped round a holdfast or scroll which has a
spiral grove of three turns A & is fastened to the carriage 13 the loose end of the band
being coiled on a peg D, rupture usually occuring near the scroll or holdfast C. The
band may be made good by drawing forward the band E & attaching the end
formed by the rupture to the scroll.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
Our own invention as an hold fast scroll band which can be attached to any
spinning mule with a bolt to the carriage of the mule.
JOSEPH AITKEN WOOD,
24, Chester Square, Ashton-under-Lyne, Traveller.
GEORGE WALKER,
201, Catherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Self-acting; Mule Spinner.
A New Toy.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 20th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1891
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Toy.
WILLIAM ROWLAND HART of 43 Lothbury London, E.C., Clerk, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A toy made in form of a sword or rapier, and to which is attached by a string,
cord or chain, a ring, the game being to catch the ring on the sword.
Dated this 20th day of November 1890.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Toy.
I WILLIAM ROWLAND HART Clerk of 43 Lothbury London, E.C., 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 new toy according to this invention is made in the form of a sword or
rapier and to which is attached by a string, cord or chain, a ring; the game being
to catch the ring on the sword.
This toy may be made either, wholly or partly of wood or metal and the point
of the sword or rapier may be furnished with or protected by a ring, button, knob
or book
WM. ROWLAND HART.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cleansing and Polishing Materials.
Year: 1890

page_text: te of Application, 21st Mar., 1890-Accepted, 3rd May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cleansing and Polishing
Materials.
We JOSEPH ALFRED FISHER, and JOSEPH CORRIE STRUTHERS MCLAY, both of
Dock House Billiter Street, London, E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Our invention relates to the manufacture of cleansing and polishing materials of an
improved character. In carrying our invention into practice we mix asbestos powder
with soap, and with siliceous, metallic and calcareous substances either separately or
collectively to suit the various purposes for which they are intended. For instance
40 per cent. of asbestos powder, 30 per cent. of soap, 20 per cent. of ground rock
crystal and 10 per cent. of whiting produce a good cleansing and polishing material.
When the material is required in the form of powder the soap is dispensed with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:
The use of asbestos in combination with soap, siliceous metallic or calcareouв
substances either separately or collectively for the purposes described.
Dated this 20th day of Ma 1900
JOSEPH ALFRED FISHER.
JOSEPH C. S. MCLAY.
Improvements in Hay Racks for Railway Cattle Trucks and other Cattle Stalls.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hay Racks for Railway Cattle Trucks and other
Cattle Stalls.
I, CALVIN JOHN DEAN ADAMS of No. 21 Sea Side Road, Eastbourne in the County
of Sussex, Fishmonger do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to hay racks for railway cattle trucks and other cattle stalls
so arranged that they can be charged with fresh food without rendering access to the
interior of the truck or stall necessary as I shall describe referring to the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. 1 is a transverse section of the upper part of a cattle truck shewing hay racks
according to my invention applied thereto.
Fig. 2 is a part side view."
The rack A is shewn on the one side of Fig. 1 in the position of being opened for
being charged when the truck is at rest, on the other side the rack A is shewn in
the closed position when the truck is travelling. In order to admit of this change of
position the rack has its base hinged to the bottom frame of the truck opening, the
hinges B being directly under the centre of gravity or nearly so, consequently whether
the rack be in the position A or in the other position A¹, it remains so, projecting
stops CC on it resting against the top frame of the opening. Obviously racks of
the kind described might be applied to cattle stalls generally whether on land or at sea,
stationary or travelling.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is:
A hay rack for a railway cattle truck or other cattle stall hinged at bottom to the
lower frame of the opening in the side of the truck or stall and provided with stops
so that it can rest either in the position for being charged with food or in the position
for being fed from, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 31st day of July 1890.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Toy.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1890-Accepted, 14th June, 1890
A New or Improved Toy.
L, CASIMIR MANKOWSKI, of Rede Court, Rochester, in the County of Kent,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to a new or improved toy in which a loop has to be swung in
such a manner as to pass over a ball without shaking or knocking the ball off a perch
or stand on which it is placed.
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a side elevation of my new or improved
toy, and Figure 2 is a front elevation thereof, partly in section.
The handle A is made of wood, bone, papier maché or any other suitable material,
and carries a fixed frame B on which is formed or attached the perch or upright
stand C. This perch or stand is provided with a central vertical hole D which is
produced through the frame B. Through this hole the string E, attached to the ball F,
is passed and knotted at its other extremity as shewn at G. The ball F lies loosely
on the top of the perch or stand C, and should it fall or be knocked off, the knot G at
the end of the string will not pass through the hole D, and will thus prevent the ball
from falling to the ground. The ends of the loop H are formed into
eyes J as shewn
in Figure 2, which said eyes are placed on a spindle K fixed to and forming part of
the frame B and handle A, the eyes J rotating freely on the spindle K.
The toy is played by gently moving the handle A to and fro in a horizontal plane
causing the loop H to swing gradually, increasing its amplitude until by a slight turn
of the wrist or a quick movement, it may be made to swing completely over the
ball F. The handle must of course be held horizontally during the whole period of
swinging the loop, otherwise the ball will fall off the perch or stand, and the player
will have to reinstate it and begin again.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
A toy consisting of a frame having a stand on which is loosely placed a ball or the
like, and a loop rotating freely on a fixed spindle, substantially as and for the purpose
herein before set forth and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Did thin 5th JSM 1900
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CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Stocking and Garter Combined.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 11th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1891
Stocking and Garter Combined.
I, JOHN SAYER 6 Rockfield Terrace Howell Road Exeter Draper do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An ordinary stocking with strappings attached for the purpose of securing it to
the leg of the wearer.
The said strappings to be fastened to the stocking either by means of weaving
them into them, or sewing them on them. With a loop or loops in the strapping
at the back or sides, or a space in some part of the circumference of the stocking
to allow of the fabric of which it is made to stretch across a portion of the leg
thus admitting of free circulation of the blood. Such strapping to be made of
cotton, flax or silk tape, ribbon, or such like material and fastened by being tied,
buckled, hooked or buttoned on the leg.
£ Ontoh. 1900
JOHN SAYER.
Stocking and Garter Combined.
I, JOHN SAYER, of 6 Rochfield Terrace, Howell Road, Exeter, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention has for object, permanently providing stockings with means of
fastening them to the legs of wearers, either above or below the knee according to
custom.
The means by which my invention is practically effected may be by weaving
elastic or hoisery bands in the fabric at the time of manufacture, or elastic hosiery
strips or tape like pieces, to the ends of which, clips, buckles, or other like
mechanical devices can be affixed for the fastenings, or some threads of the stocking
leg can be made open or wide meshed in the weaving for the reception of a ribbon,
a tape, or a piece of webbing, elastic or plain, which can be laced into between the
open or wide meshed portion, or certain threads or meshes of ordinary made
stockings can be taken up by a needle and a thread run in to enable strips to be
produced by crochet or hand knitting to constitute garters which can be tied round
the leg, or have fasteners attached, or pieces of tape, webbing, ribbon, or narrow
strips of any kind of fabric can be sewn on or looped on to buttons sewn to a
stocking in order to become part and parcel of the garment.
If a strip of fabric, tape, or webbing be sewn on a stocking, attach it at
intervals, leaving loop like portions, which when the stocking is drawn on to the
leg permits of the stocking stretching without affecting the tape, or its equivalent.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed declare that what I
claim is:
The manufacture or production of a stocking and garter as a combined and single

page_text: article of wearing apparel and constituting a new commodity in trade as or by the
means hereinbefore set forth.
The 1 of Aunt 1901
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said John Sayer.
A Cornice Pole Ring and Drapery Hook Combined.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left 9th July 1891-Accepted 15th Aug
1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Cornice Pole Ring and Drapery Hook Combined.
GEORGE PARSONS & FREDERICK WAINWRIGHT Commission Agents 1 Cherry
Street Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The cornice pole ring and drapery hook combined is a new arrangement, the hook
is quite new the method of fixing the hook to the ring is also new.
The hook is made of wire made to spring inwards so that the two hooks may be
sprung into two holes in the ring. This arrangement will dispose of the old method
of an eye riveted into the ring and liable to get displaced, by the new method any
kind of curtains can be more easily fixed.
Dated this 14th day of October 1890.
GEORGE PARSONS.
FREDERICK WAINWRIGHT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Cornice Pole Ring and Drapery Hook Combined.
GEORGE PARSONS and FREDERICK WAINWRIGHT Commission Agents late of
1 Cherry Street Birmingham and now residing at 102 Witton Lane Aston
Birmingham in the County of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our invention consists in an improvement in rings for cornice poles and drapery
hooks. By our invention the faulty eye usually rivetted into the ring is altogether
disposed of. We also improve the drapery hook and render it stronger and far
more convenient. By our method the drapery hook is attached direct to the ring
as shewn on drawing herewith.
We get above effect by drilling two holes into the ring. The drapery hook as
drawing is made to spring inwards and is sprung into the two holes above named and
becomes a firm grip, fittings on the curtains are arranged to hang ou to the hook
in a most secure manner.
We claim as new the two holes on the ring, the construction of the hook is new
We also claim the method of attaching to the ring as new.
Dated this 7th day of July 1801
GEORGE PARSONS.
FREDERICK WAINWRIGHT.
An Improved Game.
Year: 1890

page_text: An Improved Game.
I, WILLIAM CHEALS, of 26 Ellis Street, Holderness Road, Hull, in the County of
York, Insurance Agent. do hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :——
The obiect of my invention is to provide
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The object of my invention is to provide an improved game interesting to the
players.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is a plan of my improved game.
Fig. 2, is a section of Fig. 1, through the centre.
Fig. 3, is a cross section in front of partition.
I employ preferably an oblong board A with sides and ends B, at one end of the
said board is a recess C for holding a top E whilst it is being spun, D is the slot for
the passage of the string.
Upon the said board A, F is an open space or court in which a set of nine pins G
are placed on spots provided for them there is another court H formed by a
partition J having ingress and egress to and from the said open court F by means of
arches K.
In this court. Hare also a set of nine pins L, the centre pin being within a square,
diagonal or round M, which also has arches K for ingress and egress to and from it.
Also in the corners are partitions N with one arch K, within each corner partition N
is a pin L.
The spots upon which the pins are placed are numbered, the ones in the open
court being the lowest in number as they are the easiest to knock down, whilst those
protected by the partitions and their arches are of higher numbers.
One or more tops may be employed, which are preferably operated or spun by
winding string around the peg and placing each top in the recess, then smartly
pulling the string, thereby spinning the top, which, as the board surface slightly
slants, travels about and knocks down the pins in the court F, then will probably
pass through the arches, and knock down some pins in the most protected places;
the top which knocks down the pins placed upon the highest numbers winning the
game.
To render the game more interesting it may be made a political one, by calling
the pins and positions different names and places.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The general arrangement and construction of the game such as shown and
described.
2. The recess C and slot D for holding a top E and for the passage of the string
such as shown and described.
Dated this 25th day of April 1890.
Improvements relating to Clothes Pegs.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Feb., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Clothes Pegs.
I, THOMAS MATTHEW PLAFORD, of Heigham Road, Norwich, in the County
of Norfolk, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is to construct clothes pegs i.e. the pegs used for
fastening linen etc. to a clothes line in such a manner that advertisements and the
like may be placed thereon.
According to this invention I construct the clothes pegs with flat sides instead
of round or curved surfaces as at present, and on the flat surfaces aforesaid
I print, stamp, brand, or otherwise impress, or attach, the advertisements or the
like.
CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Clothes Pegs.
I, THOMAS MATTHEW PLAFORD, of Heigham Road, Norwich, in the County
of Norfolk, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to construct clothes pegs, i.e. the pegs or pins used
for fastening linen etc. to a clothes line in such a manner that advertisements and
the like may be placed thereon.
According to this invention I construct the clothes pegs or pins with flat
sides instead of round or curved surfaces as at present, and on the flat surfaces
aforesaid I print, stamp, brand, or otherwise impress or attach the advertisements
or the like.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a side elevation; Figure 2 a plan, and Figure 3 shews a perspective
view of a clothes peg or pin constructed in accordance with this invention and
having flat sides A on which the advertisements may be branded or otherwise
impressed or attached as found suitable. The clothes peg or pin may be of any
suitable construction provided it is made with one or more flat sides to adapt it to
receive the advertisements.
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 clothes peg or pin having one or more flat sides or surfaces adapted to receive
advertisements substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd dor of Fahr 1801
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CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Games.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Games.
I, HENRY DAVEY, of 3, Princes' Street, Westminster, in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
My invention consists of a board or table on which games may be played. The
said board or table may be provided with cushions at the sides like a billiard table, and
may be rectangular or any other form. On the said table is placed a movable cushion,
against which a ball may be driven or projected. The angle at which the ball strikes
the cushion determines the direction the ball will afterwards take; that angle may be
varied by the player by altering the position of the cushion.
One form of the said table is shown in Fig. 1. a is a movable cushion; band b¹
are recesses or tubes, from which may be projected, by means of a spring, a ball,
which when it hits the cushion a, will be deflected, it may be, against one of the side
cushions c, c, c, c, of the table. A standing object may be placed on the table and
the player may try to make the ball hit or knock over the said object by placing the
movable cushion a into such a position, as, in his judgement, the ball will, after
striking the movable cushion, hit or knock over the said object. Several objects may
be placed on the table at one time, or, in the place of standing objects, recesses or
pockets may be provided for the ball to go into. The cavities at the ends of the
board, or table are for toy soldiers, or other objects used in playing the game, and for
counters. The table may be made double as shown in Fig. 1, so that players can play
from each side, or single, in which players play from one side only. The player
places the movable cushion to the opposite or his opponent's end of the board, or
in a circle in the centre of the board, or table, depending on the game to be played.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination of a board, slab, or table, with a movable cushion, which may be
moved about on the said board, slab, or table, for the purpose of deflecting a ball
projected against it, for the purpose of hitting objects placed about on the said board,
slab, or table, or for causing the said ball to enter pockets or recesses provided in the
said board, slab, or table, or for any other form of game which may be played on such
a table, with such a movable cushion.
Improvements in and in connection with Luncheon Baskets and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1890-Accepted, 2nd Aug.,
1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and in connection with Luncheon Baskets and
the like.
ERNEST DREW of 33 and 37 Piccadily Circus, in the County of Middlesex,
Luncheon and Tea Basket 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 :-
My Invention consists of a double hinge (Figure 2 A. B.) made either of wicker,
iron, steel or other suitable material, and a stop hinge or bracket (Figure 3 C) made
either of iron, steel or other suitable material.
By means of the double hinge above described fixed to the lid or cover of the
basket (Figure 1 A. B) a hook is formed by which the basket may be suspended on
the door of a railway or other carriage, the lid of the basket being let down the
aperture in the door, which is made for the window to slide into.
By the stop hinge or bracket above described, the front of the basket is made to
form a bracket tray (Figure 1. C) which may be utilized as a table while the basket
is suspended on the door of the carriage.
Figure 4. D, shows the hook or lid being turned over to form a cover to close the
basket when not in use.
The double hinge may also be adapted on the back, or on the lid of the basket
forming a double or false back, or double or false lid.
Figure 5. E. shows the false back in position for fitting into the aperture of the
carriage door.
Figure 5. F. shows the lid independent of the hinge or false back.
Figure 6. G. shows the false back, folded or closed to the side or back of the
basket for convenience in carrying.
Having now]
w' particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
Firstly. The construction of an apparatus, for the suspension of tea and luncheon
baskets, on the doors of railway and other carriages and for the purpose hereinbefore
described, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Secondly. The arrangements hereinbefore described, and illustrated in Figures 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. of the accompanying drawings, for fixing and arranging tea and luncheon
baskets.
Thirdly. That this invention may be made in metals, wood, basket-ware or any
other suitable material.
Dated this 31st day of March 1890
ERNEST DREW.
Improvements connected with Jacquard Machines used in Looms for Weaving.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 8th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 13th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Jacquard Machines used in Looms for
Weaving.
I, WILLIAM HARDAKER, of Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, Jacquard
Machine Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In Jacquard machines a strong cord is employed to connect the upright hooks of the
machine with the harness, and which is technically known as a neck cord. These
neck cords are subject to considerable wear and tear, involving labour in replacing
them, loss of time and sometimes damage to the goods being woven. I propose to
replace these cords with a piece of iron, steel, copper or other wire of a suitable length
and thickness, and either single or double, but by preference a single wire with a
suitable loop or hook at each end, the one to attach to the upright hook of the machine,
and the other to the harness itself, and by this means I claim that I shall obtain
increased efficiency and economy.
Dated this 7th day of Februa 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Jacquard Machines used in Looms for
Weaving.
I, WILLIAM HARDAKER, of Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, Jacquard
Machine 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 :-
This improvement consists in substituting for the ordinary "neck cord " a single
or double wire for attaching or connecting the harness to the upright hooks of the
machine. In its simplest form I use a piece of wire having in the first place a simple
loop formed at one end, and which is passed over the bottom hook of the upright wire
of the machine. This said wire is then passed through the bottom board of the
machine in the same manner as the ordinary neck cord. At the lower extremity of
this wire another book or loop is formed to which the neck of the harness is attached,
and the hook or loop closed. By this arrangement the friction in the bottom
board of the machine is much less than with the usual neck cord; there is less
wear and tear and by the closing of the loop upon the neck there is no risk of
their catching each other or causing trouble from similar causes. Much smoother
and steadier working is obtained than with the ordinary neck cord.
As an alternative I may use double wires with the loops formed in a suitable
manner I may use ordinary iron, galvanised iron, copper or brass wire, but by
preference a non corrosive wire will be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
I declare that what I claim is
The use or employment of a wire in place of the ordinary neck cord usually
used in Jacquard machine in the manner and for the purposes set forth herein.
Dated this 7th day of November 1890.
A Composition suitable for Lining Casks and like Vessels and for Making Screw Stoppers for Bottles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Oct., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1861
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London, Agent for the said W. Sinclair.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Composition suitable for Lining Casks and like Vessels and for
Making Screw Stoppers for Bottles.
We, WILLIAM SINCLAIR of 78 Beverley Road, Hull, Yorkshire, Gentleman and
MURDOCH MACKAY of 11 Queen Victoria Street, City of London, Manufacturing
Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention has for object admixing certain ingredients in fixed proportions for
making a compound specially adapted for lining casks, and other wooden vessels and
for forming screw stoppers for bottles.
The invention is intended for vessels and stoppers used for beers and ales, the

page_text: compound not affecting or of being affected by acids, or other chemicals contained in
those liquors.
Screw stoppers made from this compound can be moulded to any desired shape, and
in some cases with an annular groove or channel under each head can be formed
for the reception of a ring of cork, the outer face of which is slightly conical to enter
the mouth of a bottle, within which it can be compressed by the screwing home of
the stopper.
The ingredients are ;
Shellac
Rosin
Wood carbon
Powdered clay
Palu wax
-
4 lbs.
1 1/
29
"
"
-
½ lb.
These when reduced are placed in a cylinder or churn, and 1 gallons methylated
spirit, added, which in conjunction with the agitation not only dissolves some of the
ingredients but amalgamates all of them into a compound.
The powdered pipe clay is only intended for use with the compound when screw
stoppers have to be made.
The construction of stoppers before mentioned forms no part of the invention.
The compound without the clay is in a semi-liquid state and can be poured in
through the bunghole, or be brushed over the interior of a headless cask, and be
allowed to dry hard, or the spirit can be driven off by dry heat as desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
1. Amalgamating shellac, rosin, wood carbon, palm wax, with methylated spirit and
forming a semi-liquid composition for use as a liner for wooden casks and other
wooden vessels, as set-forth.
2. The employment with the ingredients referred to in the first claiming clause
hereof, of powdered pipe or like clay for compounding, or moulding screw stoppers for
bottles, as described.
L
1
1000
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said William Sinclair and Murdoch Mackay.
Improved Means for Connecting Wire-ropes to Pit-cages or other objects.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 9th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 20th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Wire-ropes to Pit-cages or
other objects.
JOSEPH DUSTIN Engine Fitter Moss Bay, Workington, Cumberland WILLIAM
THOMAS Boilersmith Moss Bay, Workington, Cumberland, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The clutch for connecting wire-ropes to pit-cages, trams &c. is simply a conical
box with double-eyes as illustrated in the drawing.
The wire-rope is put through the small end of the conical hole, and a tapered pin
is driven into the centre of the wire, thereby jamming the strands of the rope, to
the sides of the conical hole, then when it once gets a pull it will tighten itself
further, and cannot possibly get, or be drawn through the hole, while the tapered
pin is in the hole.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Wire-ropes to Pit-cages or
other objects.
JOSEPH DUSTIN, Fitter Moss Bay, Workington, Cumberland, WILLIAM THOMAS,
Boilersmith Moss Bay, Workington, Cumberland, 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 with reference to the
drawings left with the Provisional Specification:-
The improved means for connecting wire-rope to pit-cages or other objects is
simply a conical shaped box A with double-eyes B as illustrated in the drawing.
The wire-rope D is put through the small end of the conical hole in the box, and a
tapered pin C is driven into the centre of the wire thereby jamming the strands of
the wire against the sides of the hole. When once the wire-rope get a weight on it,
it will further tighten itself, and cannot possibly be drawn through the hole while the
tapered pin is in the hole.
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
JOSEPH DUSTIN.
WILLIAM THOMAS.
An Improvement in Electrical Transformers.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 18th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 18th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Electrical Transformers.
I HENRY CHRISTOPHER MANCE Kt. Manora Newnham Road Bedford in the
County of Bedfordshire Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
I construct the protecting case so that it will hold an insulating fluid in which
the transformer induction coils are permanently immersed.
בד
101
1000
HENRY C. MANCE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Electrical Transformers.
HENRY CHRISTOPHER MANCE Kt. of Manora Bedford in the County of
Bedfordshire, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I construct the protecting case so that it will hold an insulating fluid in which the
transformer induction coils are permanently immersed.
The accompanying drawing represents a simple arrangement for carrying my
invention into practice but I do not restrict myself to the precise form of casing or
description of transformer shewn.
Figures 1 and 2 are sectional views at right angles to each other A is the
compound or induction coil with its core, and B is a protecting casing which may be
made of any suitable material. The coil A may be supported in position in the
casing B by any suitable means such for example as by blocks of insulating
material C as shown.
The casing may be made of any desired form and may be made in parts for
convenience of placing the coil therein the parts being afterwards connected
together fluid tightly. a is an opening by which the fluid can be introduced it being
closable for example by the plug as shewn. Suitable packing may be used at all
the joints to prevent leakage or evaporation.
By this means the coil A is protected from injury and the efficiency of the
transformer is increased and permanently maintained. The high and low tension
wires of the coil A are connected by binding screws c c² to the leads d d² the
wires where they pass through the casing (if it be of metal) being insulated
therefrom.
The fluid may be of any suitable description possessing high insulating
properties.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is :-
In combination with electric transformers a casing for containing an insulating
fluid in which the coils are permanently immersed.
Dated this 16th day of September 1891.
J. H. JOHNSON & Co.,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Manufacture of Compositions or Alloys for Anti-friction Purposes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1890-Accepted, 12th July, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Manufacture of Compositions or Alloys for Anti-friction
Purposes.
I, EDWARD CLARENCE MILLER, of 75 Queen Victoria Street, in the City of
London, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been
communicated to me from abroad by The Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal Company,
of 74 Cortlandt Street, New York, United States of America, 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 manufacture of compositions or alloys for bearings of
shafts and other running parts of machinery.
For the purpose of this invention lead, antimony, graphite, tin, bismuth, are
employed, and in some cases silver or aluminium also. In practice all the metals
are melted separately. The molten lead is first cleansed with sal-ammoniac to free it
from arsenical and other impurities and is then mixed with the antimony, into
which mixture, powdered plumbago or graphite is stirred, the tin and bismuth
being then added. When desired, a proportion of silver or of aluminium can be
incorporated.
The proportions of the ingredients constituting the improved composition or alloy
are as follows:-
Lead
Antimony
Tin
Bismuth
Graphite
and according to the desired quality of the alloy
Silver
Aluminium
1
80 lbs.
15
5
"
4 ounces
"
4 ounces or
4 "
The proportions of the component ingredients may however vary 10 or 15 per cent.
from the weights given, this depending chiefly on the quality of the lead. Hard lead
will require less, and soft lead more of the other ingredients in proportion to the
weight of the lead.
The cleansing of the lead by sal-aminoniac not only deprives the lead of arsenical
and other impurities but materially adapts it to subsequently absorb the graphite and
so produce a high class alloy for anti-friction purposes.
Care should be taken that the temperature is not raised too high in melting the
various ingredients otherwise excessive oxidization takes place and the qualities of the
alloy are seriously affected.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The manufacture of a composition or alloy for anti-friction purposes from lead,
antimony, graphite, tin and bismuth and with or without silver or aluminium in or
about the proportions stated.

page_text: 2. As part of the process of manufacture of an anti-friction composition or alloy
wherein lead is employed, cleansing the lead by sal-ammoniac for the purpose or
purposes, substantially as described.
Date Pay
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Edward Clarence Miller.