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An Improved Fastening or Fixing Device for Securing Neckties or Scarves to a Stud or Button.
Year: 1887

page_text: An Improved Fastening or Fixing Device for Securing Neckties or
Scarves to a Stud or Button.
We ERNST HUBERTZ mechanician and machine manufacturer of 1 Friesen Str.
and ALEXANDER GEORGE Engineer of 23 Köpnicher Str. both in Berlin
Germany do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Our invention relates to an improved fixing or fastening device for neckties or
scarves.
The fixing or fastening device shewn in the drawings accompanying this speci-
fication has for its object so as to enable neckties or scarves to be attached to the
collar stud or button by secure and convenient means which can be more readily
released than by the appliances at present in use for the purpose.
Referring to the accompanying drawings and to the figures and letters of reference
marked thereon
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of our fixing device.
Fig. 2 a side view thereof.
Fig. 3 a longitudinal section.
Fig. 4 plan of the lower end.
Fig. 5 perspective view.
The fixing device consists of a curved or bent piece of sheet metal a having at ca
taper slot formed so that two wings or arms are provided.
There is also a hinged safety-pin & mounted in the portion g of the piece a, said
portion being bent up to form a joint or eyelet therefor.
The point of the said safety pin is inserted into the eyelet e thus forming an
attachment which cannot readily open during use.
The whole device is attached to the scarf or necktie by means of the safety pin in
the well known manner. The parts bb pass behind the collar stud f when the tie or
carf is fixed as is shewn in Fig. 2.

page_text: The safety pin prevents the loosening of the attachment during wear..
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
A fixing device or attachment for neckties or scarves advantageously of metal and
consisting of the piece a bent and provided with a taper slot and with a safety pin d
hinged thereto the device being suspended on the stud or button f by the taper slot c
substantially as described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 7th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 12th Oct., 1888
RESERVE
.
HAROLD SENIER 88 Norwood Road London S.E. Chemist do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:―
I cause a solution of sodic or potassic hydrate containing more than six per cent. of
zine hydrate in solution to be evaporated by heat to a specific gravity of 1.600
(water 1.000) & then slowly cooled when the zinc hydrate will be deposited in a
crystalline condition.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for the Separation of Zinc Hydrate as a Crystalline Body
from Solution in the Fixed Alkali Hydrates.
I, HAROLD SENTER, of 88 Norwood Road, Tulse Hill, in the County of Surroy,
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, that is to say :-
My invention has for its object the ready means of separating zinc mono-hydrate
(Zn OH, O) as a crystalline body, from solution in the fixed alkali-hydrates, without
the addition of a third substance.
In carrying out my invention I take a solution of sodic or potassic hydrate,
containing more than six per cent. of zinc hydrate dissolved therein, and 1 evaporate
the same, in an open vessel, until it attains a specific gravity of 1600 or thereabouts
(water being taken at 1000). After evaporation, the solution is allowed to stand for
about 48 hours, during which time the mono-hydrate of zinc will slowly crystallize
After separation of the zinc mono-hydrate from the alkaline solution, by
decantation, or filtration, the alkaline solution will be left practically in its original
condition, and may be employed for any purpose for which a pure solution of those
caustic alkalies may be used, as for instance, as an exciting liquid for a primary
battery, in which the elements consist of zinc and iron.
out.
The evaporation may be effected either by heat, or by a reduction of atmospheric
pressure.
The zinc mono-hydrate thus produced is readily soluble in water.
Having now described the nature of my said Invention, and in what manner the
same may be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The hereinbefore described process for producing a crystalline zinc mono-hydrate
from solution in the fixed alkali hydrates, without the addition of a third substanco.
Dated this 7th day of September 1888.
ERNEST DE
PASS, Fel. Inst. P.A.,
68, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: We GEORGES MERSCH, Gentleman and CHARLES DOLD, Electrical Engineer, both of
the City of Luxemburg in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg 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 a whistle of great simplicity, low price
and intence penetrating sound. The whistle is made in one piece, from suitable material,
without soldering. The mouthpiece is finished as a bent blade or sheet, forming a
kind of open pipe or tube, both sides of which are caught with two fingers, when the
whistle is to be used.
Figures 1 and 2 represent respectively a front and side view of the whistle and
figure 3 between the two fingers, when to be used. The form of the whistle can
be modified.
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:
The construction of a whistle principally as herebefore described and illustrated. ·
Improvements in the Construction of Street Gullies.
Year: 1887

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Street Gullies.
I, WILLIAM BIRD of 5 Armley Hall, Oak Road, New Wortley, Leeds, in the county
of York, Inspector, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide for the easy ventilation or non-ventilation
of street gullies, without disturbing the pavement or surrounding road or street and
without interfering with the cleansing and emptying of the same.
I construct my gullies preferably much shallower than ordinary gullies, so that the
water running into such gullies prevents any large quantities of mud and refuse
lodging therein. I form a partition near the top opposite the branch pipe or arm;
this partition forming a trap. Above this trap I form at the same angle as the branch
arm a small ventilating opening of any convenient shape, in which when it is preferred
that the gulley is non-ventilating, a plug can be inserted by lifting up the grate also
the arm or branch pipe can be cleaned through this small ventilating opening.
Dated this 12th loss of October 1887
JOHN E. WALSH,
30, East Parade, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicant.

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I construct my gullies A preferably much shallower than ordinary gullies so that
the water running into such prevents any large quantities of mud and refuse lodging
therein.
I form a partition B near the top opposite the branch pipe or arm C, this partition
forming a trap at D.
Above this trap I form at the same angle as the branch arm a small ventilating
opening E of any convenient shape, in which, when it is preferred that the gulley be
non-ventilating, a plug F can be inserted by lifting up the grate, also the arm or branch
pipe can he cleansed through this small ventilating opening.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
Gullies with the partition B and ventilating opening E, substantially as and for the
purposes shown and described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 20th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th. Nov., 1888
I, THOMAS STRUTHERS MINNES of S Buchanan Strect, in the City of Glasgow
Watchmaker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
This Invention which relates to improvements in engine counters consists in
employing as the mechanism for operating the index wheels of the counter a wheel and
pallet such as is used in lever clocks and watches. The pallet is secured on the
usual rocking arbor actuated from the engine and is fitted to gear with and operate
the 'scape wheel which is secured on the side of the unit wheel of the counter.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Engine Counters.
1, THOMAS STRUTHERS MINNES of 8 Buchanan Street in the City of Glasgow,
Watchmaker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This Invention which relates to improvements in engine counters consists in
employing as the mechanism for operating the index wheels of the counter a wheel
and pallet such as is used in lever clocks and watches.
The accompanying drawings illustrate in end elevation at figure 1 and in plan at
figure 2 part of an engine counter showing the invention applied thereto.
As there represented the pallet A is secured on the usual rocking arbor B actuated
by the lever from the engine and is fitted to gear with and operate the 'scape
wheel D which is secured on the side of the unit wheel E of the counter. The
teeth on the 'scape wheel D enter one at a time the groove a in the pallet A and
by the rocking movement of the latter pass through said groove in the direction
indicated by the arrow a fresh tooth being engaged at cach complete stroke of the
pallet lever, and the unit wheel E being thereby advanced a unit.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In an engine counter the improved apparatus hereinbefore described for operating
the unit wheel.
Year: 1887

page_text: nature of this invention to be as follows :-
New apparatus intended for readily separating cinders from ashes, containing ash
box & cinder receiver also sliding tray for housemaids requisites and specially con-
structed for preventing dust.
This Invention comprises a box or shallow tray with partitions for black lead black
lead brushes &c. and this box or tray moving in a slide forms the lid to the cinder
separator beneath. Immediately under this box or tray is another box in form like a
coal scuttle & this under box is divided in the height of the interior by a sieve on to
which the cinders & ashes are placed This sieve works backwards & forwards by help
of a pair of springs & the working of it causes the ashes to descend into the lower
part of the box which lower part is really a drawer & can be taken out and emptied
into the dust-bin while the cinders by opening a lid in front can be thrown on to
the fire.

page_text: Combined Housemaid's Box and Cinder Separator.
THEOPHILUS POOLE 31 Loughborough Road Brixton Carpenter 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 comprises a shallow box or tray A with partitions for black lead,
black lead brushes, bath brick &c. And this shallow box or tray, moving in a
slide B, forms a dust-tight lid to the cinder separator beneath. Immediately under
this box or tray is another box, in form like a coal scuttle and this under box is
divided in the height of the interior by a seive on to which the ashes and cinders
are placed. This sieve works backwards and forwards by help of a pair of springs D;
and the working of it causes the ashes to descend into the lower part of the box which
lower part is a drawer E and can be taken out and emptied into the dust-bin, while
the cinders, by opening the lid F. in the front of the lower box, can be thrown on
the fire.
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 sliding tray on the top of the box.
2. The sieve for separating the ashes from the cinders.
3. The drawer into which the ashes fall.
4. The facility afforded for putting the cinders on the fire at once, without carrying
them away to be separated and then brought back.
5. The confinement of the dust to the interior of the box; thus preventing its
diffusion in the room.
Dated this 22nd day of February 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1887
Complete Left, 27th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th Apr., 1888

page_text: Improvements in Saws.
THOMAS TYZACK of the firm of Joseph Tyzack and Son, Meersbrook Works Valley
Road, Heeley, Sheffield, 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 in facility of attaching and detaching blades of saws so that
should the saw blade be required to be renewed same can be effected without the
necessity of a new frame or handle.
In carrying out my Invention I construct the frame so that by screws, springs,
latches, slots or other contrivance or arrangement the saw blade can be removed or
replaced at will and another blade substituted.
Having thus far described my Invention I will now proceed to describe same with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1. shows in elevation one form of attaching the saw blade to the frame.
Fig. 2 is a modified form-a is the frame. b the saw blade-c and d slots in which
the blade is held. In fig. 1. the blade is held by screw e as shown. In Fig. 2.
spring fis applied in place of screw e (Fig. 1) same being controlled by part 9 hinged
at has shown.
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 attaching and detaching blades of saws substantially as herein described and as
illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, PAUL LOCHMANN, of 17 Langestrasse, Gohlis, near Leipzic in the Empire of
Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
The invention forming the object of the present application for Letters Patent
consists of an improved construction of musical boxes, the note-plates of which are
provided with toothed peripheries; it consists further of an improved driving
contrivance for putting the said plate in rotation as hereinafter more fully described.
In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, Fig. 1 is a plan
view of the musical box, Fig. 2 is a section on line x-y of Fig. 1 and the Figs. 3 and 4
represent the driving contrivance on a larger scale.
The base plate a carries in its centre a nipple b jointed to the plate by casting
and provided with the pin screw c. The nipple 6 serves to receive the note-plate p
which is secured by the nut d. The note-plate is guided in a slit of another nipple e
which is also cast in one piece with the plate a and vertically bored out to receive
the crank-spindle f. The latter forms the driving piece and for this purpose it is
provided with teeth gearing into the teeth on the circumference of the note-plate, so
that by rotating the crank the note-plate is directly moved by the crank spindle. By
this arrangement the driving device of the note-plate is combined in the simplest way
with the guide of the same. The crank of the above described musical instrument may
be moved by hand as well as by any suitable clockwork.

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 musical boxes having circular rotating note-plates, constructing the note-plate
with a toothed periphery which enters a slit in a nipple containing a toothed crank
spindle, so that the teeth of the crank spindle gear with the teeth of the note plate
and effect the rotation of the latter substantially as herein described with reference to
the accompanying drawings.
Improvements in Flexible and Metallic Stamps for Marking Linen and Endorsing Documents or Printing Matter.
Year: 1887

page_text: RES
Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 23rd July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 31st Aug., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Flexible and Metallic Stamps for Marking Linen
and Endorsing Documents or Printing Matter.
JOHN JACKSON, 71 Wynn Street Birmingham Manufacturer of India Rubber
Stamps &c. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This stamp is made thus: 2 tables or pads are attached to an iron frame, the back
one being fixed on an iron column, at a considerable altitude above the front one ;
the printing pad is fixed between 2 curved arms, working freely on their axis ; the
printing pad may be pressed on the top table and is thus supplied with ink, it may
then be moved forward and down on the lower table, and the required impression is
made.
I claim by this means a method of marking the largest articles of clothing without
a soil on any other part than that desired to be marked.
JOHN JACKSON,
71, Wynn Street, Birmingham.

page_text: Improvements in Flexible and Metallic Stamps for Marking Linen
and Endorsing Documents or Printing Matter.
JOHN JACKSON 71 Wynn Street, Birmingham in the County of Warwick, Manu-
facturer of India Rubber Stamps &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 :-
This invention relates to improvements in marking linen and other textile
fabrics &c.
This apparatus is made thus: Two tables or pads (A & B) are attached to an
iron or other frame, the back one (A) being fixed on a column (C) at a considerable
altitude above the front one (B) the printing pad or stamp (D) is fixed between two
curved arms (E. E) moving freely on their axis (F. F) the printing pad (D) may be
pressed on the top table (A) and is thus supplied with ink with which it is charged,
it may then be moved forward and down on the lower table (B) when the required
impression is made, the material to be marked is held firmly in position by the
stretcher (G) and provides a method of making a series of any number of impressions
in exactly the same place.
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 :-
An improved apparatus or stamp for marking linen and other materials with
accuracy, either by a single or repeated impressions, without soiling any other part
than that desired to be marked, substantially as above described.
Dated this Twenty first day of July 1888
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 23rd Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 24th Feb., 1888
We, ROBERT COATES of 15, Vine Street Birkenhead in the County of Chester, Iron
turner, and GEORGE HENDERSON THOMPSON of 6, Lord Street in the City of
Liverpool, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention has for its object, the quick repairing of a chain when a link breaks.
At present either a rather complicated split-ring link is used, or the chain has to be
taken to a smith and repaired.
Now by our invention, we can join up most chains with a fresh link as strong as
any other part of the chain.
According to this invention, a link is formed in which one side, swivels at
its centre on the other side, or upon a central projection formed on or attached
thereto; to use the link the one side is swivelled at right angles to the other
side, the two ends of the chain linked on to one side, and the other sido
swivelled into place. When the pull comes, the two adjoining links of the chain lock
In practice the
the joining link, so that the sides cannot swivel on each other.
swivelling link should be made of much stronger material than the other links of
the chain, so as to allow for the weakening effect of non-continuity in the ends of the
link; the ends are however preferably made to overlap, either with flat or dovetailed
terminations, each of them overpassing the centre lino considerably, so as to lessen as
much as possible the tendency of pull on the chain to open the link.
In some cases as in close cable chains with centre bars, the holes are little larger
than the actual metal that passes through them. In such the joining link can still
be made almost or quite as strong as the iron chain, by making it of very tough,
strong steel.
..
LA-1 1987
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: 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 :-
A connecting link for chains, divided longitudinally into two parts, which are
capable of swivelling upon each other about the transverse axis of the link when the
said link is to be opened, but become firmly interlocked, when the link is closed,
by means of suitable overlapping terminations, substantially as described.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Patent Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 31st May, 1887.
I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of the firm of Herbert & Co., Patent Agents, of
67 Strand, London, in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in an improved apparatus destined to be used for brushing
and cleaning horses and animals. In the drawing annexed, A is a metal plate, which
is fixed around the body by means of two straps B and C. C and D is a metal angle-
frame fixed on the plate A and in the centre of which is journalled a revolving axle G
moved by means of a crank handle Q (the crank handle being placed on the other side
of a disc or wheel E as indicated by dotted lines). F is a rotating disc or wheel
placed on the axle H supported in the angle-frame D; on the same axle is connected
a long spiral spring K ending in an axle L upon which are placed loose (not rotating
with the axle) the globe P and the brush M; this is given a circular form, and
although it is placed loose on the axle L it is forced to rotate with it by means of a
spring N fixed with one end on the axle and the other end latching into the brush; on
depressing the spring the brush may be removed.
Instead of the discs E and H cog-wheels may be used.
When using the apparatus, the plate A being fastened around the body of the
JD th anovator to los the globe P in the laft

page_text: hand and works the crank
by the right hand, the disc E thereby giving a rotary
motion to the brush, which is conducted over and pressed against the animal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The rotating brush driven by discs E and F and connected by means of a spiral
spring K with the axle L, carrying the brush.
2. The spiral spring K applied to machinery for brushing animals.
All substantially as illustrated and described.
Curative and Remedial Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 26th Apr., 1887.
Curative and Remedial Purposes.
ROBERT DURLING 9 Pindock Mews Warwick Road Paddington, London, W.
Electrician 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 said invention consists in an improved method of connecting up medical coils
with switch and studs, for great or lesser intensity and strenght of electric currents
as may be required for curative and remedial purposes. I will now describe coil and
how it is arranged, in the first place a coil of insulated wire spireilly wound of a
cylindrical form is made the winding starting from left to right and back again to
left, this cylinder is arranged so as to receive a soft iron core composed of a bundle
of soft iron wires this same core can be inserted or withdrawn at pleasure, becoming
an Electro-magnet on its insertion when in connection with a battery or batteries, the
wire of the coil is carried out to stud we will call it No. 1 the winding is continued as
before from left to right to near the end of the first coil but not quite, it then returns
to left of coil and connected to stud say No. 2 insulated from the first stud, the
winding is then continued from left of coil to within a short distance of the end of
the last coil then returns to left, this winding is continued alternately from left to
right and right to left taking shorter turns each time and brought into connection
with the requisite studs till the coil assumes a conical shape, it will thus be seen that
when connected to the necessary switch, batteries- and Electro-magnet that the power
can be increased or diminished at pleasure, and when at its highest intensity the coil

page_text: will act on the core thus, the core to be inserted at the small end of the cone gradualy
so that the farther it enters the stouter the coil, therefore the greater the intensity of
the current, by the arrangement of the studs with the switch a small or larger part of
the coil can be made to act on core as well understood. The shocks are obtained
from the conical coil direct. There is no secondary coil used here.
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 and
consider novel and original is
The connection of the studs and switch arrangement with the conical coil for the
purpose as hereinbefore set forth and described.
Deal how of chichdean hu
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 19th Aug., 1887.

page_text: In the back of the head A' is a slot H, which has at the end of one of its walls, a
shoulder or stop F and projecting into said slot is a stop G which is secured to the
plate C and has at its end a shoulder G¹ which abuts against or interlocks with the
shoulder F, when the head is in position for holding the runner, the head being thereby
limited in its outward motions and prevented from projecting to too great extent from
the stick.
It will be seen that the retainer may be fitted in the kerf in the stick by inserting or
driving the spur D longitudinally into the wall at one end of the said kerf, then
pressing the plate into the kerf, and driving the spur E laterally into the solid part of
the stick opposite to the spur D, whereby the retainer is firmly held in position.
The head A may now be pressed into the kerf to permit the passage of the runner,
and when the head is let go, it springs outwardly, owing to the shank B and thus
holds the runner.
For hollow sticks a pin or rivet may be driven through the stick and plate C to
prevent displacement of the retainer.
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 :-
First. A retainer for the runner of an umbrella or parasol, formed of a head, an
elastic shank carrying the same, and a back plate with which said shank is connected,
said plate having at one end a longitudinally extending spur which catches
longitudinally the stick longitudinally substantially as described.
Second. The back plate having at opposite ends the spurs D, E substantially as
described.
Third. A retainer for a runner consisting of a back plate, a head, and an elastic
shank, said head and plate having stops F, & substantially as described.
Fourth. The back plate with the stop G, and the head with a slot H and stop F,
substantially as described.
Fifth. An umbrella or parasol retainer formed of a single piece of metal, having a
back plate provided with both horizontal and vertical spurs, all substantially as
described.
Sixth. A retainer for the runner of an umbrella or parasol, consisting of a back
plate having the projecting stop G with shoulder G¹ and a shank with head having a
shoulder adapted to engage with the said shoulder G¹, all substantially as described.
Dated this 19th day of July 1887
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 17th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 29th Apr., 1887.
I WILLIAM EDWIN HEATH of 46 Fairmead Road Islington Gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I make and fix. to the front of the house under the window sills a folding or
falling balcony, which when not in use is held up against the frame affixed to the
wall by a catch, when this catch is released the outer front falls down and is
retained at right angles with the front, forming a platform on to which persons
escaping from fire can step and thus more easily and safely reach ladders, fire escapes
or any other appliances. The platform is held in a horizontal position by either stop
hinges, chains or folding rods, preferably by hinged or folding rods.

page_text: .
I WILLIAM EDWIN HEATH of 46 Fairmead Road Islington Gentleman, 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 provide and affix to the wall of the house preferably under the window sill a
frame or structure of iron which is bolted to the wall. I form a platform or
imitation panel which is hinged to the lower side of the frame, when not in use it is
held parallel to the wall of the house by a catch or latch which can be released
either from the inside of the house or from the outside or both, when released
from the catch, the platform falls down to a horizontal position and is held there
by stop hinges, chains, or jointed rods, thus forming a platform on to which persons
can step from the inside of the window and so to a ladder fire escape or for any other
ригрозе..
Fig. A shews the platform folded up against the wall of the house when not in
use Fig. C is a front view of the same as fixed under a window sill, Fig. B shews
the folding platform let down and ready for use.
Fig. d shews a light rail hinged to the platform for use when desired.
The platform may be held in a horizontal position by either jointed rods or chains
but I prefer the stop hinge as shown.
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 folding or falling platform or balcony affixed to the wall of a building as
previously described for facilitating the escape of persons from tlie windows of a
building on fire or for diminishing the risk to life for that (or for any purpose for
which the same may be used..
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1887"
Complete Left, 26th Jan., 1888
Complete Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1888.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rugs for Perambulators and Bassinettes.
We RICHARD TODD of number 13 Mason Street Manchester in the County of
Lancaster Embroiderer and WILLIAM HENRY TODD of number 9 Tib Lane Manchester
aforesaid Solicitor 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 rug consists of two pieces of felt or cloth either of equal or unequal size laid
over one another and wadding inserted between the two pieces which are then fastened
together by embroidering round the edges of both picces when equal pieces are used
and round the edges of the smaller piece when unequal pieces are used and an
embroidered design worked on the surface.
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
1. The making of rugs for perambulators with two pieces of felt or cloth with
wadding inserted between.
2. The fastening of the pieces of felt or cloth together by embroidering.
for Lithographic and other Formes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 22nd Mar., 1887.
for Lithographic and other Formes.
We, MARY WALKER and GEORGE EDWARD WALKER, trading as Sampson
Bridgwood & Son of Anchor Pottery Longton, in the County of Stafford, Earthen-
ware Manufacturers, and JEAN BAPTISTE GERMEUIL BONNAUD of Longton aforesaid,
Photographer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to the manufacture of transparent films that can be used to
copy photographic and other designs for transfer to stone or metal plates so as to
produce formes for printing, the films for this purpose having a grained surface
suitable for drawing with lithographic ink or crayons. For various styles of drawing
the grain requires to be varied, and this may be done by making the films consist of
collodion or gelatine mixed with kaolin more or less finely pulverised poured on a
smooth surface so as to form a layer of sufficient thickness; or, a layer simply of
collodion or gelatine being thus formed, there may be superposed on it a layer of the
following mixture; 4 parts by weight of kaolin, 2 to 3 parts of dextrine or other
saccharine matter, and 2 parts of starch mixed with sufficient hot water to render it
capable of being poured.
Although we have mentioned kaolin as one of the best substances for giving a
suitable grain, other powdered substances may be used, such as fine sand, ground flint
or other stone, pulverised glass, and the like. In many cases a suitable grain may
be obtained by simply pouring liquid gelatine on frosted glass, the frosting being
selected to give more or less roughness as may be required. The grained film, which

page_text: is more or less transparent, being placed upon the design to be copied, is drawn upon
with lithographic ink or crayons. The copying may be facilitated by rendering the
original design more or less transparent when necessary by applying wax, varnish or
the like to the back and placing it on glass through which light is transmitted. The
film with the copy drawn upon it being placed on a lithographic stone or a metallic
plate, a transfer is effected in the usual way, and the plate or stone can be more or
less etched according to the desired style of printing for which it is to be employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is :-
The manufacturo and use of transparent grained films substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1887

page_text: I ROBERT HARRISON of 3 Rhiddings Road Ilkley in the County of York,
Invalid Couch 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 relates to certain improvements in that class of invalid couch known
as the "Ilkley Couch," and has for its object the construction of the same in such a
manner, whereby an invalid lying thereon can regulate the inclination or elevation of
the head and leg supports as desired without moving therefrom, or the inclination of
the various portions can be regulated by another person without disturbing the invalid
thereon.
1 accomplish my object by means of arms secured to shafts, these latter being
turned by means of hand wheels thereby raising or lowering the arms which in turn
raise or lower the supports for the head and legs.
In order that my invention may be more easily understood I append a sheet of
drawings marked with letters of reference, and in which Fig. 1 represents a side
elevation of an invalid's couch with my improvements attached, Fig. 2 a plan with the
upper portions removed showing the means for raising the arms, Fig. 3 a cross section
on line a-, and Figs. 4 and 5 are enlarged views of the hinge for the folding
arrangement.
To the underside of a couch frame A 1 mount two shafts B and B' to which aro
fixed one or if necessary two hand wheels C to each shaft, and onto each shaft I also
fix a cog wheel D, gearing with the cog wheels E on the shafts F and F likewise
mounted at the underside of the frame A. To the shafts F and F I fix the
supporting arms G, which terminate in small wheels or rollers H, fitting into
grooves at the underside of the head and leg supports K and K. When it is
desired to elevate the head or leg supports to a similar position as shown in Fig. 1 the
hand wheels C are revolved in the direction of the arrows, which has the effect of
raising the arms G, the ratchet wheels and catches L preventing the same from
dropping until the catches are released.

page_text: The arms G of the lower portion of the leg support K₁ are of the ordinary
construction, although the arms could be operated similarly to the arms G, but the
inclination of this lower portion of the leg support K' is varied somewhat with the
upper portion by means of the arms G.
Fig. 4 and 5 show the method of folding the couch for the purpose of removal
and when not in use, the hinge M being made with three joints, the centre portion
being fixed to the frame A, while the other two portions M and M² are fixed to the
head and leg supports K and K' respectively, which enables the couch to be folded
completely in two as shown in Fig. 5.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declaro that what I claim is
The variation of the angles of the head and leg supports of an invalid's couch by
means of the hand wheels shafts, cog wheels and arms substantially in the manner as
shown and described, and for the purpose herein set forth.
Improvements in Draining-machines for Land and other Drainages.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in Draining-machines for Land and other Drainages.
I, ALFIO LE BLANC, of New Orleans, in the County of Orleans, in the State of
Louisiana, one of the United States of America Sugar Boiler 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, reference
being had to the accompanying drawing forming a part of this Specification:―
My invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in apparatus especially
designed for draining land in a rapid and effective manner, the novel features of
construction being hereinafter fully described, and particularly pointed out in
the claim.
In the accompanying drawing, illustrative of my invention, Figure 1 represents the
same in elevation. Figure 2 represents a sectional view upon the line 2, 2, of
figure 4. Figure 3 represents an end view, and Figures 4 and 5 represent sectional
views upon the lines 4, 4, and 5, 5, respectively of Figure 1.
Similar letters of reference indicate similar parts throughout the several views.
The apparatus consists, primarily, of a cylindrical body or drum A, provided with
opposite heads B and C, to which are connected the trunnions D and K. The
trunnion K is provided with an operating-handle, L, for effecting the revolution of the
apparatus when in use. The trunnion Dis hollow, and communicates with the interior
of the drum or cylinder, as shown.
Within the cylinder, and connected to the inside surfaces of the cylinder-heads, are
located the inclined troughs E F, opening into the hollow trunnion. Communicating
with these troughs are wing-buckets G H, connected along their inner edges to the
drum periphery and having their main body portions extending outwardly in a curve
eccentric to the drum. The ends y g' and ' of these buckets are flaring, as shown,
and are connected with the ends of the drum, as shown.
The operation of my invention is as follows: The apparatus being mounted upon
suitable supports over the place to be drained, a rotary motion is imparted to it by

page_text: means of the handle L, and the wing-buckets thereupon take up the water and
discharge it by means of the inclined troughs into the hollow trunnion D, whence it
may be conveyed away in any suitable manner.
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 ;-
A draining-machine consisting of a cylindrical drum provided with trunnions, one
of which is hollow, secured to the heads of the drum, buckets having flaring ends
secured to the heads of the drum, and the main body portion eccentric to the drum
and secured along its inner edge to the drum periphery, and inclined troughs leading
to the hollow trunnion and secured at opposite ends to the inner surface of the drum
heads, substantially as set forth.
New Orleans, January 24th, 1887.
ALFIO LE BLANC.
Signed in the presence of
A. F. VILLEÚ.
GREER J. LE BLANC.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 6th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th July, 1888
We WILLIAM DENHAM and SHARLINGTON DENHAM both of Hall Street, Halifax in
the county of York, French Polishers do hereby declare the nature of this Invention
to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to dispense with oil, and substitute a "filler" which
will bring out the grain or figure of the wood, without the use of oil.
Our filler ingredients are turpentine, tallow bees-wax, resin, whitening with colours
added as required.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: DESCRIPTION.
We make our improved filler for French polishing, in the following manner and
preferably in the proportions given.
We take five pounds of pure Bees-wax, and two pounds of Amber Resin, boil the
same in a Copper, or other suitable pan or vessel; when dissolved add thirty pounds
of Russian Tallow, and when thoroughly dissolved, grind forty pounds of Paris
whitening to powder, adding a little at once into the Copper, then boil the same about
a hour; afterwards pour the same into a vat containing three gallons of Spirits of
Turpentine, stirring at intervals the contents until it is nearly cold. Then grind the
same through an ordinary paint mill, it being then ready for use.
It has the following advantages, it does away with oiling or "fatting" over the
work previous to polishing, and not only so it answers as a "filler" at the same time,
without any extra labour.
It is a certain preventative for what is commonly known as "sweating out of the
oil" after an article has been finished two or three months. It is easily worked and
keeps down the grain as no other "Filler" does; saving both labour and material,
and can be made in various colours to suit the different woods.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, we would have it understood that we do
not limit ourselves to the exact proportions of the ingredients given, but we declare
that what we claim is :-
The improved filler for French Polishing substantially as described.
Improvements in Date Indicators.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 18th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 19th Aug., 1887.
Improvements in Date Indicators.
I, CÁRL LÜTGENS of Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
--
This invention consists in improvements in date indicators or indicating boxes
and consists in combining with the strip on which the dates are printed, means for
automatically operating or moving the strip at certain intervals of time so as to
bring that portion of the strip bearing the respective date before the window of the
boxes.
For this purpose a clock movement is arranged in the box and is adapted to gradually
and continuously wind a spring and to release the same at intervals of twenty four
hours for utilizing the force stored in the said spring for the movement at the moment
of release of the date band for an amount sufficient to bring the ensuing date before
the window of the box. The above mentioned spring may be coiled in a barrel to
which it is fixed at the outer end, and about an arbor to which it is secured at its inner
end and which revolves loosely and slowly under the action of the abovementioned
clockwork, in the barrel. The latter is held during the course of the twenty four
hours by means of a pawl adapted to be released by the clock movement. On the
release of the pawl at the end of the interval above stated, the barrel is enabled to
make one revolution under the influence of the spring within it, and, by suitable known
means such as friction between two cylinders, operate the date band in the manner
required.
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page_text: revolvable about e and thereby disengages the pawl k from the pin o. At this
moment the drum makes one revolution by the spring f and thereby draws the
strip so far downwards as to place the date etc. for the following day before
the glass g while the work r for winding the spiral spring ƒ may be quietly
continued.
After one revolution of D this drum is arrested by the pawl k meanwhile lowered
again by a spring m, until after 24 hours disengagement again takes place by the pin v.
The utilized strip accumulates in the lower box of the casing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
An automatically acting date indicator, in which a bands bearing the dates is
intermittently drawn forward for a certain length by a clock device consisting of
drums D D', spring wound by a clock work, and the disengaging device o k and r,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.