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Improvements in and relating to Surgical Splints.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 10th June, 1891-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Surgical Splints.
I ANNIE MCCONNELL 71 Campbell Road, Bow E. Surgical and Medical Nurse,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A splint on which a patient can move a bad arm without pain.
The splint is 18 inches long by 64 wide. There is a little wheel at each corner
of the trolly or splint (it runs like a trolly). There is a thin piece of wood (12 inches
by 4) nailed each side of the trolly or splint, to keep the arm in its place.
When required for use-a board is placed on the bed by the side of the patient,
30 inches long & 7 wide-with a narrow rim 1 inch wide.
The trolly is placed on this board-the rim is to prevent the trolly or splint
running off the board.
The nurse places the patients bad arm on the trolly or splint-they can then
move their arm without pain. I have used it with great success. The splint and
board are made of thin wood.
There are 4 wheels on the trolly splint, one at each corner.
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ANNIE MCCONNELL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Surgical Splints.
Miss ANNIE MCCONNELL 77 Campbell Road, Bow E. Surgical and Medical
Nurse, 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 trolly splint.
It consists of a platform B, on which a tray A fitted with wheels C moves
easily up or down.
The former is fitted with a guard D (or rim) to prevent the tray passing over
the end.
By its use a slight movement is allowed which prevents a bandaged limb becoming
painful through being kept in a cramped position.
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. A patient can move a bandaged limb with ease.
2. It can be used on a table in a sitting room.
3. It takes off the weight of the bed clothes.
ANNIE
MCCONNELL,
. 77, Campbell Road, Bow, E.
Improved Timber Dog.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 4th Mar. 1891-Accepted, 11th Apr., 189
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Timber Dog.
THOMAS MESHAM, Surrey Commercial Docks, London, S.E., Dock Master, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of an improved timber dog for lifting timber or any other
material and is constructed of iron or any other suitable metal.
It is formed of two arms worked with a chain or wire rope and fitted with a shoe
on the ends of the arms to grip the material instead of a long sharp prong to
pierce the sides of the timber which is the case with ordinary dogs now in use.
It can be constructed any size or strength and is designed to lift every description
of heavy and light timber without injury or can be constructed with a wire rope
or chain passing round rollers up through a middle chamber.
Dated this 24th day of June 1890.
THOMAS MESHAM.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Timber Dog.
THOMAS MESHAM, Surrey Commercial Docks, London, S.E., 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 an improved timber dog for lifting every description of
heavy and light timber or cases and c'. And is particularly adapted for the use
of timber merchants, stevedores and others.
The annexed drawings show the general arrangement of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 1. is an improvement on Patent No. 12829 A.D. 1889 the
arms B are constructed of a shape strength and size to suit the required work and
are intended to be made of malleable iron or any other suitable metal the wire
rope C. passes round rollers E through middle chamber F. and round thimble D.
for a crane or takle to hook in. When hove tight the arms B. will compress and the
shoes A. will grip the timber.
As shown in Fig. 2. the arms B. are constructed of a shape strength and size to
suit the required work and are intended to be made of malleable iron or any other
suitable metal the wire rope C. passes round rollers D. When a crane or takle is
hooked in rope C. the same as crane hook H. and hove tight the arms B. will
compress and the shoes or claws A. will grip and when slackened will release
their grip.
I may also use or adopt a chain in place of wire rope C. passing through an eye
in arms B. in place of rollers D.
The shoes A. or claws A. have several small pricks or notched and can be
worked either fixed or on a pinion.
Having now described the nature of my invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
To lift timber without injury and the appliances arranged in the manner described
and substantially as shown in the annexed drawings and Specification and for the
purpose & purposes set forth.
4th March 1891
THOMAS MESHAM.
An Improved Ouff-holder and Adjuster.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Nov., 1890-Accepted, 17th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE STEIFICATION.
An Improved Ouff-holder and Adjuster.
I, DAVID THORPE LEE, of Hogarth House, St. Luke's Road, Maidenhead, in the
County of Berkshire, Artist, 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 provide a fastener which may be easily attached to
and detached from the inside of the sleeve of a coat to provido means for holding a
loose cuff so that the latter may be retained in the sleeve so as to project so far beyond
the edge of the sleeve of the coat as may be desired, or if necessary be completely
concealed within the sleeve and thus render the wearing of loose cuffs comfortable and
in other respects similar in appearance to cuffs attached to shirt sleeves.
The invention consists in the fastener fulfilling the above requirements hereinafter
described, reference being made to the annexed drawing in which
Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 a plan of one construction of fastener,
Fig. 3 is a modified form thereof.
Fig. 4 is a side view of another form of construction and
Fig. 5 a modified form thereof.
The fastener consists essentially (1) of the pair of parallel spring fingers a b usually
lying for the whole or the greater part of their length in contact with each other, and of
sufficient strength in the spring to hold tightly between them the inserted edge of the
cuff to be held so that the latter is not in the usual course disturbed in position (2) of
the fastener of the nature of a safety pin or brooch pin e fixed on or to one of said
jaws by which the latter may be fastened inside the sleeve of the coat in the desired
position. In Figs. 1, 2 and 3 the jaws a bare made of flat plate bent to form and
curved over at the end and punched with a lip & hent up to serve as a holder and
guard for the point of the pine which is fastened to the plate at f. In Fig. 3 the plate
is shown as forming longer jaws so that the cuff may be pushed for a greater range of
distance into or between the jaws so that the cuff may be adjusted in its position
without removal or alteration of the place of attachment of the cuff holder.
Figs. 4 and 5 illustrate the construction of the holder out of a single piece of steel
wire, the method of bending will be obvious from the drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A cuff-holder or adjuster consisting of the two parallel spring jaws a band the
pin c with fastening for attachment of said holder for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 22nd day of November 1800.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Malted Food Preparations.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, Sth July, 1891-Accepted, 29th Aug., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Malted Food Preparations.
I, WILLIAM GEDDES, of 96 Wellington Road, Oldham, in the County of
Lancashire, Manufacturing Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:--
My invention relates to the manufacture of dietetic compounds or food prepara-
tions, containing an extract of malt, such foods being especially adapted for dyspeptic
persons.
My said improved food preparations consist of a mixture or compound of an
extract of malted barley, wheat, or grain compoun:, with orange or other marmalade,
fruit preserved in sugar or glucose, jelly, or similar article.
I prefer to prepare the said malted extract in vacuo and the food mixture or com-
pound is so prepared as to preserve unimpaired all the diastastic property of the
inalt extract. Moreover I add to my said malted food preparation a small quantity
of gelatine preferably of the finest quality in order that the finished product may
retain the usual characteristics of ordinary marmalade or preserves.
I may add to the said malted marmalade, preserves, or jellies any desired
flavouring or colouring.
Dated this 8th day of October 1890.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Malted Food Preparations.
I, WILLIAM GEDDES of Broadway Chemical Works Ashton Road Oldham
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 :-
A combination of an extract of malted barley to be used as a food on the
breakfast and tea table with orange marmalade and other fruit obtained by making
a marmalade with Seville oranges and sugar and the addition thereto of malt
extract in the proportion of one fourth part of malt extract to three fourths of orange
marmalade and if required for stiffness a small proportion of gelatine dissolved in
the marmalade and the combination of malt extract with fruit preserved in sugar
in the same proportion-and also the addition of malt extract to jellies made with
gelatine and suitable flavours for table use these compounds forming dietetic
preparations adapted for the relief of persons afflicted with indigestion. The same
being presented as an adjunct to the breakfast and tea tables instead of as a
medicine.
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
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1. Malted marmalade.
2. Malted preserves.
3. Malted jellies.
Dated this Seventh day of July 1891.
WILLIAM GEDDES.
Improvements in Gas Engines.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Feb., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Engines.
ARTHUR ALFRED DONINGTON, 23, Walmer Place, Longsight, Manchester,
Engineer, HENRY COATES, 37, Park Street, Greenleys, Manchester, Engineer's
Traveller, in the County of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
Our improvement consists in having two cylinders, one placed above the other,
the top cylinder being in a horizontal position and the lower cylinder at an angle,
or the lower cylinder may be placed horizontal and the top cylinder at an angle,
the connecting rods of each engine being coupled to the same cranked shaft. By this
arrangement of cylinders the Hoor space is reduced and the working of the engine
rendered steady. This arrangement may be adapted in using several cylinders in
the positions and angles as described. The valves for admitting the charge are
placed at the back end of the cylinders or they may be placed at the sides of the
cylinders. The valves being worked by means of a cam fixed on the crank shaft.
The valve has two ports, one for admitting the air and gas, and the other for the
exhaust, corresponding ports being cast in the cylinder cover or sides.
Dated this Third day of May 1890
ARTHUR ALFRED DONNINGTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Engines.
ARTHUR ALFRED DONNINGTON, 23, Walmer Place, Longsight, Manchester,
Engineer, HENRY COATES, 37, Park Street, Greenheys, Manchester, Traveller,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to bo
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Our improvement consists in having two cylinders, one placed above the other,
the top cylinder being in a horizontal position and the lower cylinder at an angle
or the lower cylinder may be placed horizontal and the top one at an angle or both
cylinders may be placed at an angle. The connecting rods of each engine being
coupled to the same cranked shaft. By this arrangement of cylinders, the floor
This
space is reduced and the working parts of the engine rendered steady.
arrangement may be adapted in using several cylinders in the positions and angles
as described. The valves for admitting the charge are placed at the back end of
the cylinders or they may be placed at the sides.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
The nosition and angles of the cylinders as mentioned.
ARTHUR ALFRED DONNINGTON.
HENRY COATES.
Improvements in Dental Rubber Heaters.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dental Rubber Heaters.
I, CHARLES SMITH, 739, Rochdale Road, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Dentist, 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 :-
A metal basin A having a rim inside to allow of a perforated metal plate B to
bed firmly thereon, having coarse cotton or linen cloth tightly stretched over it C.
On the outer side of the said basin there are two iron ring handles D to be used
for carrying the "heater" about whenever required. There are also two small
rings F on the sides of the perforated metal plate to be used when required for
its removal from the metal basin. A dome shaped cover E made of metal hinged
or loose is made to fit the metal basin. The improvement consists in the use of
the stretched cotton or linen cloth over the perforated plate. Some water being
put into the basin and heat applied the perforated metal plate covered with the
cotton or linen cloth (with the pieces of dental rubber to be heated laid thereon)
is placed in position; the distance between its under surface and the water, forming
a liberal steam space the metal cover is now applied and the water allowed to
boil. When heated sufficiently, the cover is removed, and the pieces of rubber can
be readily picked up on a pointed tool struck into them without fear of them sticking
to the cotton or linen cloth.
:
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
A woven fabric composed of cotton, linen, woollen, or vegetable fibre stretched
over a perforated metal plate or a sheet of woven wires allowing the free circulation
of steam for the softening of dental rubber for dental purposes.
Dated this 4th day of November 1890
CHARLES SMITH,
739, Rochdale Road, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster.
Improvements in Shot Cartridges.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left. 15th Apr. 1891-Accepted. 16th May. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Shot Cartridges.
WILLIAM DINSDALE HAWDON and JOHN THOMAS HAWDON Merchants,
10 Neville Street Newcastle upon Tyne do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to so operate upon the wad which goes over the
top of the charge of shot in a shot gun cartridge, that upon its explosion the said
wad instead of being carried out in front of the shot, and causing many pellets to
glance away from the body of the charge, shall be blown into such small fragments
as to cause no obstruction whatever to the shot, and allow it to fly to its destination
in the evenest, truest, & most compact manner. This we effect by, and our inven-
tion consists in, making two or more holes through the top wad, that is perforating
the top wad, so that while remaining strong enough to hold the charge in the case,
it shall be so weakened by the perforations, that upon explosion the wad will blow
into very small pieces, and cause no obstruction whatever to the shot.
Dated this 30th day of September 1890.
W. D. HAWDON.
JOHN T. HAWDON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Shot Cartridges.
WILLIAM DINSDALE HAWDON and JOHN THOMAS HAWDON, Merchants,
5 Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 our invention is to so operate upon the wad which goes over the
top of the charge of shot in a shot-gun cartridge, that upon its explosion the said
wad instead of being driven out in front of the shot, and causing many pellets to
glance away from the body of the charge, shall be blown into such small fragments
as to cause no obstruction whatever to the shot, and allow it to fly to its destination
in the evenest, truest, and most compact manner. This we effect by, and our inven-
tion consists in, making two or more holes or punctures through the top wad, that
is perforating the top wad, so that while remaining strong enough to hold the
charge in the case, it shall be so weakened by the perforations that upon explosion
the wad will blow into very small pieces, and cause no obstruction whatever to
the shot.
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
A wad that goes over the shot in a shot gun cartridge, and usually known as an
overshot wad, perforated with holes or punctures, so that in consequence of these
perforations which we claim as our invention, the wad upon the explosion of the
cartridge will blow into pieces and cause no obstruction to the shot.
C A
11001
W. D. HAWDON.
J. T. HAWDON.
An Improved Composition, Specially Applicable for the Cleansing and Polishing of Articles of Furniture and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 24th May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition, Specially Applicable for the Cleansing
and Polishing of Articles of Furniture and the like.
I, CHARLES THOMAS FREDERICK TOMLINSON, of Market Place Mere Wilts Manu-
facturer 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 my Invention is to produce a composition to enable articles of
furniture, leather metal, wood and similar substances to be more easily and efficiently
cleaned or polished.
For this purpose I mix the following ingredients, in their required proportions,
with water, the quantities shewn below to be mixed together with one gallon of water
and boiled till in condition.
1 lb. Potash.
1 lb. Yellow Bees Wax
1 lb. Castile Soap.
2 oz. Rose Pink.
1 oz. Lavender Water.
The mixture is then applied to the substance to be treated by means of a rag, waste
or brush till the desired effect is produced.
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 ingredients compounded in manner substantially as herein before
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Form of Basin and Pipe of any Required Section, and the Combination of the same with Air Chambers and Ventilating Shaft for use in Self Flushing Water Closets or otherwise.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th July, 1891-Accepted, 29th Aug., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Basin and Pipe of any Required Section, and
the Combination of the same with Air Chambers and Ventilating
Shaft for use in Self Flushing Water Closets or otherwise.
I WILLIAM THOMAS ALLEN of Uffington House Tamworth Road Gravelly
Hill near Birmingham in the County of Warwick Builder do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of an earthenware pipe of any required section divided
into 3 parts, two of which contain air chambers leading to a ventilating shaft,
and the remaining part forms a chamber for the excreta to pass through from the
closet seat to the main drain.
Dated this 5th day of November 1890.
WILLIAM THOMAS ALLEN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Basin and Pipe of any Required Section, and
the Combination of the same with Air Chambers and Ventilating
Shaft for use in Self Flushing Water Closets or otherwise.
I WILLIAM THOMAS ALLEN of Uffington House Tamworth Road Gravelly
Hill in the County of Warwick Builder 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:-
It consists of an earthenware pipe of any required section divided into three
parts two of which contain air chambers marked A. A and flues marked B. B,
leading to a ventilating shaft marked C. C. and the remaining part marked D. D,
forms a chamber for the excreta to pass through from the closet seat to the main
drain.
Figure 1. in annexed drawings is a plan of the basin and pipe horizontally
fixed.
Figure 2. is a side elevation of the basin and pipe.
Figure 3. longitudinal section of the basin and pipe.
Figure 4. transverse section looking from ventilating pipe.
Figure 5. transverse section looking towards ventilating pipe.
Figure 6. side elevation of basin and pipe as fixed in connection with drain and
ventilating pipes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
(1) The use of a basin and pipe of the above form constructed of earthenware
or other suitable material and I also claim
(2) The combination of the same with air chambers and ventilating shaft for use
n self flushing water closets or otherwise.
Dated this 28th day of July 1891.
WILLIAM THOMAS ALLEN.
Improvements in Ornamenting Surfaces.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 4th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 7th Feb., 1891
Improvements in Ornamenting Surfaces.
We WILLIAM GEORGE WILLIAMS Decorative Artist 210 Portman Buildings
Lisson Grove London N.W. and SAMUEL TAYLOR Decorator 209 Kilburn Park
Road London N.W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
To produce a sparkling and iridescent surface decoration upon the interior and
exterior of buildings, on furniture and fancy articles, on ships, carriages and any
other surface, after the surface is prepared to the colour required by a coating of
paint, varnish, distemper or any suitable adherent composition we then apply small
particles of metal glass, shell, and mother of pearl either separately or combined or
in combination with shellac particles or bronze powders, then roll, press, or brush
until properly amalgamated with the preparation, with two or more applications very
varied or clouded effects can be produced and it may be done in any colour, it may
be used for the decoration of paper hangings for iron, tin or other japanned goods
for the decoration of pottery, majolica and the like, and by printers to illuminate
posters, show bills, &c., and all similar purposes.
Dated this 4th day of March 1800
WILLIAM GEORGE WILLIAMS.
SAMUEL TAYLOR.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ornamenting Surfaces.
WILLIAM GEORGE WILLIAMS Decorative Artist 210 Portman Buildings
Lisson Grove London N.W. SAMUEL TAYLOR Decorator 209 Kilburn Park Road
London N.W. 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 :-
To produce a sparkling and iridescent surface decoration upon the interior or
exterior of buildings, on wall and ceiling hangings, furniture and fancy articles
upon ships, carriages and any other surface. After the surface is prepared to the
colour required by a coating of paint, varnish, distemper or any suitable adherent
composition we then apply small particles of metal, glass, shell and mother of pearl,
either separately or in combination with each other or with shellac particles or
bronze powders, then roll, press or brush until properly amalgamated with the
preparation, with two or more applications very varied or clouded effects can be
produced and it may be done in any colour and be used for the decoration of iron
tin or japanned goods and the like, and by printers to illuminate posters show bills
and for all similar purposes.
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―
1. The production of a varied and sparkling decoration suitable for house
decorative purposes and the like.

page_text: 2. That it may be used with varnish oil or japan substances to make it durable
or for temporary purposes in distemper and the like.
3. Its combination with bronze powders and the like.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1890.
WILLIAM GEORGE WILLIAMS.
SAMUEL TAYLOR.
An Improved Food, Specially Applicable for the Use of Infants and Invalids.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Food, Specially Applicable for the Use of Infants
and Invalids.
I, SAMUEL NICHOLLS of 112 High Street Lewisham Kont Baker 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 my invention is to form a nutritive and easily digestible mixture
suitable for food and specially applicable for the use of infants and invalids or.
others.
For the purpose of my invention, I take the ingredients hereunder mentioned in
their required proportions as follows, namely:-14 lbs. of fine wheat flour, 10 lbs. of
fine oatmeal, 6 lbs. of arrowroot. These given quantities I vary according to the
bulk of the mixture or compound 1 require, the same proportions of the several
ingredients being however retained unaltered.
All these various ingredients in their respective proportions, are placed in separate
vessels of suitable form and dimensions, and lightly baked in an oven of even heat,
after which each ingredient forming the mixture or compound is thoroughly sifted
through several hair sieves of varying degrees of fineness, this operation I repeat
as often as is found requisite until the whole is reduced to the consistency of a
fine powder, the object of this sifting being to obliterate every particle of grit or
other impurity that might otherwise remain in the compound.
After the several ingredients have been reduced to a fine powder by the before
mentioned operations, I thoroughly mix them all together by hand or other means,
& pack immediately in air tight tins or other suitable receptacles of any required
shape and dimensions, as most convenient to the consumers.
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 mixture of certain nutritive products which mixed together, form a food
specially for consumption by infants & invalids as substantially & in manner & for
the particular purpose herein described.
Dated this 26th day of July 1890.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvement in Shoes, Boots, and Slippers.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Feb., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Shoes, Boots, and Slippers.
I, THOMAS CLEVERDON, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, of Nos. 144 & 146, Pen-
tonville Road, London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I perforate holes of various shapes and sizes in the tops and sides of shoes boots
and slippers and leave open or fill in the perforated holes with silk or satin gold or
silver lace or any other suitable material of various colours so as to ornament or
embelish in any artistic style I may adopt.
Dated this Thirteenth day of May 1900
T. CLEVERDON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Shoes, Boots, and Slippers.
I, THOMAS CLEVERDON, of Nos. 144 & 146, Pentonville Road, London, N., Boot
and Shoe 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 :-
I perforate holes of various shapes and sizes in the tops, sides, and front of boots,
shoes, and slippers which I may leave open to give ventilation, or I may paste, or
sew in the under or back part of the uppers, satin, silk, gold, silver or any colour
or kind of lace, or any other suitable material of various colours which will show
through the perforated holes, so as to ornament or embellish in any artistic style I
may adopt.
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 :-
1st. To perforate holes in tops, sides, and front of shoes, boots, and slippers for
giving ventilation.
2nd. To fill in the perforated holes with any colour or kind of lace or any other
suitable material to ornament and embellish in any artistic style.
Dated this 31st day of January 1891.
THOMAS CLEVERDON,
Applicant.
Improvements in Refractory Lumps for use in Gas Fires.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1890-Accepted, 21st June. 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Refractory Lumps for use in Gas Fires.
I, HENRY CHARLES TURNER Gas Engineer, 200, Camberwell Road London, S.E.,
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 fuel, which will become quickly
incandescent, and no matter how carlessly placed in position in the grate, will allow
the gas flames to ascend freely through the mass of fuel, and quickly bring same to a
red glow.
The present Improvements consist in making an asbestos fuel lump A. with
perforated, or plain wings B. (three preferably with one perforation, Ù, in each)
converging to a centre.
In order that this Invention may be more easily understood drawings are attached
hereto, of which the following is a description. Fig. 1. represents a plan of asbestos
fuel lump A. with three wings B. Fig. 2. represents an elevation of asbestos fuel
lump A. with three wings B. having one perforation C. in each wing B. Fig. 3,
represents an elevation of a gas fire with asbestos fuel A. placed in position in
the grate.
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,
Improvements in asbestos fuel, as herein described, and shown on the Drawings.
HENRY CHARLES TURNER.
An Improved Fire-proof Fabric.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1390
Complete Specification Left, 26th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 14th Nov. 1 91
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fire-proof Fabric.
I, LÉON ALLARD, of 95, Boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris, in the Republic of
France, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a fire-proof fabric which presents all the properties of
felt and in addition to these the quality of being fire-proof like asbestos which
enters into its composition.
This improved fabric is essentially composed of a mixture in variable
proportions of animal fibre and asbestos fibre felted together by any suitable
means.
By reason of its fire-proof quality this improved fabric is designed to replace
ordinary felt wherever the latter cannot resist the temperature to which it may be
subjected.
Dated this 1st day of December 1890.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fire-proof Fabric.
I, LEON ALLARD, of 95, Boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris, in the Republic of
France, 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 a fire-proof fabric which presents all the properties of
felt and in addition to these the quality of being fire-proof like asbestos which
enters into its composition.
This improved fabric is essentially composed of a
mixture in variable
proportions of animal fibre and asbestos fibre felted together by any suitable
means.
By reason of its fire-proof quality this improved fabric is designed to replace
ordinary felt wherever the latter cannot resist the temperature to which it may be
subjected.
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The proportions of the materials which I preferably employ are as follows
50 per cent. of asbestos and 50 per cent. of animal fibre which preferably consists of
animal hair known in commerce as "Bourre."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
The improved fire-proof fabric composed of a mixture in variable proportions of
Dated this 26th day of August 1891.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Writing Tables.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 6th July, 1891-Accepted, 8th Aug., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Writing Tables.
I FREDERICK TONNSTEIN No. 1, & 2, Cornelius Place Seaton Street
Hampstead Road Cabinet Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for my Universal compact flap riversible writing table, with retro-semi-circular
movement of the flap, to be as follows, viz. :-
The backward movement of the flap, from B. to C. as shown in the section of the
table, the design of which was registered by me on the 22nd day of September 1890
No. 157202. The flap is so arranged with fixed centres in the sides, that, if pulled
by the handle at the top marked A. the bottom edge of same marked B will move
in semi-circular line untill it stops under the edge marked C. and thus rests simply
on pins, or centres marked D. Consequently the flap projects but a little from
front of table, and being more convenient for the writer.
t 1000
F. TONNSTEIN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Writing Tables.
I, FREDERICK TONNSTEIN, of 1 and 2 Cornelius Place, Seaton Street,
Hampstead Road, in the County of London, Cabinet 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 improvements in writing tables.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the drawing left with the Provisional Specification, reference being had
to letters marked thereon.
The nature of the invention for my "Universal compact flap reversible writing
table with retro-semi-circular movement of the Hap to be as follows, viz. :-The
backward movement of the flap from B to C as shown in the section of the table
the design of which was registered by me on the 22nd day of September 1890,
No. 157202. The flap is so arranged with fixed centres in the sides that if pulled
by the handle at the top marked A the bottom edge of same marked B will move
in semicircular line until it stops under the edge marked C and thus rests simply on
pins, or centres marked D consequently the flap projects but a little from front of
table and being more convenient for the writer.
It will be understood that the foregoing is given by way of illustration, and
that the shapes and materials may be varied in many ways within the scope of my
invention.
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 combination of the improvements in writing tables, substantially as
herein described and according to the drawing left with the Provisional
Specification.
The combination of the flan and the fixed centres with handle and the pin or

page_text: pins, giving a compact flap to the reversible writing table, substantially as herein
described and according to the drawing left with the Provisional Specification.
Dated this 6th day of July 1891.
FREDERICK TONNSTEIN,
Applicant.
Improved Rests for Packing Hats and Preserving the Curls thereof from Injury during Transit.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 10th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Rests for Packing Hats and Preserving the Curls thereof
from Injury during Transit.
I ROBERT ROBINSON of the firm of James Robinson & Sons of Romiley near
Stockport, Hat Manufacturers, 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in that class of "rest" employed for packing
cases or other receptacles and so as to prevent hats so packed becoming injured whilst
being transported from place to place.
Fig. 1 on the accompanying drawing represents a side view of four hats supported
one above another by means of my improved rest interposed between their brims as
illustrated.
Fig. 2 is a front view Fig. 3 an edge or end view and Fig. 4 a plan of my improved
hat rest drawn about full size whilst Fig. 5 is a sectional plan of Fig. 2 across the
line a-b, and Fig. 6 a transverse section of the same figure through the line c―d.
In Fig. 7 I illustrate a transverse section and in Fig. a plan view of a hat having
a pair of my improved hat rests applied thereto.
My improved rest a is composed of a piece of mill-board, card-board or other
suitable material scored across and bent at right angles to form a pair of flanges one
at the top marked b and the other at the bottom marked c. This bottom flange c is
slightly curved (see Fig. 2) to suit the set of the hat brim upon which it rests and is
at its outer edge (see Fig. 5) also cut to the same oval as that of the curl of the brim
beneath which it is designed to pass. This improved rest is stiffened on the inside by
being tacked through each of the flanges and c to a wooden or other suitable
block d.
In practice I wrap several folds of tissue paper around my improved hat rests to
form a better cushioning surface and then taking a pair for each hat to be packed I
place one rest on one side and the other rest on the other side of the hat by slipping
the bottom flanges c beneath the curl and taking care that the rests face in opposite
directions as seen more clearly in Figs. 7 and 8. In this manner the rests are secured
in position and their top flanges b form an effective support or shelf for the next hat
to be placed above it.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The improved combination of parts forming a rest for packing hats substantially as
and for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated on the accompanying
drawing.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office, 55, Market Street, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Belting.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 25th May, 1890-Accepted, 28th June, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Belting.
I, JOHN KEIL TULLIS, of the firm of John Tullis & Son, St. Ann's Leather Works,
John Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, North Britain, Leather Belt Manufacturers do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to improvements in belting.
It consists of woven cotton, canvas, duct, or other suitable material, folded into
layers according to the thickness and breadth required, and cemented together with a
gelatine made from animal or fishy substances.
The edges may also be stitched with copper wire, clasps, or rivets, or in any other
suitable manner.
Dated this 22nd day of Anril 1890.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Belting.
I, JOHN KEIL TULLIS, of the firm of John Tullis & Son, St. Ann's Leather Works,
John Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, Leather
Belt Manufacturers, 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 improvements in belting. I construct the belting of woven
cotton, canvas, duct, or other suitable material, folded into layers according to the
thickness and breadth required, and cemented together with a gelatine made from
animal or fishy substances.
The edges may be stitched with copper or other wire, or there may be a row
or rows of clasps or rivets passed through the edges so as to strengthen
the edges.
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 :-
Belting made of woven cotton, canvas, duct, or other suitable material, folded
into layers and cemented together with a gelatine made from animal or fishy
substances.
Dated this 27th 1.
1000
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
A Process for Extraction of Tin from the Slag or Debris of Tin Smelting.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1800
Complete Specification Left 23rd Dec. 1890-Accented. 24th Jan.. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Extraction of Tin from the Slag or Debris of Tin
Smelting.
I, THOMAS TEAGUE, of Pinewood, Devoran, in the County of Cornwall, Tin
Smelter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
:-
According to my invention, I charge into pots tin slag or debris in fragments along
with suitable fluxes, preferably in smaller fragments, and in cases where there is little
or no reducing material in the slag, I add coal dust or other carbonaceous matter in
pulverulent form. The fluxes that I prefer to use are fluor or other spars, Elvan-blue
or mixtures of these, about one quarter the weight of the slag. The slag, fluxes and
reducing material are well mixed in the pot, and are melted in any suitable furnace.
I pour the molten material into a sand mould of sugar loaf form, and after cooling
I remove the cast and find the tin collected in a button at its bottom. The melted
material may be poured into water instead of into a sand mould, but I prefer to use
the sand mould.
T: 14th day of Auil 1800
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Extraction of Tin from the Slag or Debris of Tin
Smelting.
I. THOMAS TEAGUE, of Pinewood, Devoran, in the County of Cornwall, Tin
Smelter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :---
According to my invention, I charge into pots tin slag or debris in fragments along
with suitable fluxes, preferably in smaller fragments, and in cases where there is little
or no reducing material in the slag, I add coal dust or other carbonaceous matter in
pulverulent form.
The fluxes that I prefer to use are fluor or other spars, Elvan blue or mixtures of
these from 10 to 25 per cent. of the weight of the slag. Usually about 10 per cent.
suffices, preferably along with a little lime.
The slag, fluxes and reducing material are well mixed in the pot and are melted
in any suitable furnace.
I pour the molten material into a mould of sugar loaf form which may be of iron
but preferably is of sand, and after cooling I remove the cast and find the tin collected
in a button at its bottom.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
The herein described process for extraction of tin from the slag or debris of tin
smelting by melting the slag mixed with suitable fluxes and casting the molten mass
in moulds suitable for subsidence of the tin.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1890.
ABEL & IMKAI,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Rubber Tires for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left. 6th July, 1891-Accepted, 8th Aug., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rubber Tires for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other
Vehicles.
HAVELOCK HARFORD Engineer & Cycle Manufacturer 7 Victoria Terrace
South Shields. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the shape and position of the ooles running lengthwise
through the rubber tires, as shown in accompanion drawing and also described as
follows. Nos. 2 and 3 as shewn in drawing are air spaces, and Nos. 4, 5 and 6 as
shewn in drawing are rubber.
By this means I obtain a spring and cushion tire combined. No. 5 as shewn in
drawing represents the spring, and also tends to contract the tire sideways and thus
prevents cutting of the tire.
HAVELOCK HARFORD,
7, Victoria Terrace, South Shields.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rubber Tires for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other
Vehicles.
I, HAVELOCK HARFORD, Engineer and Cycle Manufacturer, 7, Victoria Terrace,
South Shields, County Durham do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the disposition of the holes running lengthwise through
rubber tires whereby the outer skin of the tire may be kept when in use as much
as possible in a state of compression so as thus to offer the maximum resistance to
cutting.
In the accompanying drawing is shown a section of a tire constructed according
to my invention. In this figure a b c are air spaces the remainder of the section
being solid rubber. d is the wheel rim.
When compressed at the part e acts as a spring and is deflected, thus tending
to draw in the sides s of the tire and prevent them from being cut.
e
After compression the resilience of è acting through e ensures the parts returning
to their normal position. The space a permits deflection of e.
The spaces b, c permit the tire to deflect or be compressed within itself.
A spring and cushion tire are thus combined.
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. A tire having holes running lengthwise therethrough arranged and acting
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
A. CRAWHALL CHAPMAN,
3, St. Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Patent Agent for Applicant.