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IMPROVE- MENTS IN LAMP BURNERS
Year: 1885

page_text: I ROBERT MCLACHLAN of 451 Keppochhill Road Glasgow in the County of
Lanark Tin Smith do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN LAMP BURNERS to be as follows:-
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'My invention consists in improvements in the construction and arrangements of
Lamp Burners being a simple mode of useing paraffin and other oils whereby the
oil being effectually consumed the light is increased and made less liable to be
extinguished by any violent movement that the lamp may be subjected to such as
in railway and other working. The nature and novelty of this improvement
consists in what I call a Deflector which I make by cutting the end of the wick
tube about of an inch then opening it to a certain angle somewhat similar to the
alphabetical letter Y which causes the flame to burn across the wick instead of
the ordinary way (that being quite contrary to what might be expected) the flame
thereby heating the angle blades or Deflector and causing the oil to be consumed
more effectually, In the construction of the Burner all that is required is the
Tube and Spindle arrangement for riseing and lowering the wick no outside cap.
or chimney being required, I can also adapt the Deflector to other Burners.
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page_text: I ROBT MCLACHLAN of 451 Keppochhill Road Glasgow County of Lanark
Tin Smith do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
LAMP BURNERS 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 certain improvements in the construction and arrange-
ment of Lamp Burners being a simple mode of useing paraffine and other oils
whereby the light is increased and made less liable to be extinguished by any
violent movement that the lamp may be subjected to such as in railway and other
working The nature and novelty of this improvement consists in what I call a
Detector which I make by cutting the end of the wick tube about of an inch
then opening it to a certain angle somewhat similar to the alphabetical letter Y
which causes the flame to burn across the wick instead of the ordinary way the
fame thereby heating the angle or Deflector Blades and causing the oil to be
consumed more effectally In the constructing of this Burner all that is required
is the tube and spindle arrangement for riseing and lowering the wick no outside
cap or chimney being required I can also adapt the Deflector to other Burners.
In order that my invention may be properly understood I have appended the
Drawings of a Burner showing a front and side elavation Fig. 1 and Fig. 2
respectivelly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improvement in Lamp Burners of the Deflecting Blades set to an angle
which causes the flame to burn across the wick.
BETTER ATTACHMENT OF TAPS TO CASKS
Year: 1885

page_text: I FREDERICK BARCLAY HANBURY 'Marsden' Bower Mount Maidstone, Kent,
Commission Agent, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE BETTER
ATTACHMENT OF TAPS TO CASKS to be as follows:-
A Bush or Socket made of India Rubber or other material to be placed over the
conical end of the Tap and inserted into the Tap hole of the Cask so as to form a
perfectly tight joint between the Tap and Cask, in lieu of the ordinary paper or
other wrapping now in use.

page_text: I FREDERICK BARCLAY HANBURY of "Marsden," Bower Mount Maidstone,
Kent, Commission Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement, reference also being had to the
accompanying sheet of drawings:-
In carrying out my Invention I employ a taper bush, socket or ferrule made of
any description of wood suitable for the purpose hereinafter stated. Said bush,
socket or ferrule is caused to surround the end of the tap. (but clear of the
perforated part of latter) where inserted into the cask, vat, tun or other vessel
containing fluids or even semi-fluids. The tap is inserted in the direction of the
'arrow at c and is driven in in the usual way.
or "
In the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of the wood bush,
socket or ferrule aforesaid Figure 2 longitudinal elevational view of same Figure 3
front view at b or widest end. Figure 4 is a detailed view to illustrate the grooving
scoring" at c which facilitates the ensuring of a perfectly tight joint between
the cask and the tap with its surrounding bush, socket or ferrule, which latter it will
be seen is formed with a flanged circumferential shoulder which abuts against the
outside of the cask or other vessel having the device according to my Invention
applied thereto, and by means of which latter I am enabled to ensure a perfectly
tight joint and as a substitute for the clumsy and ordinary mode generally hitherto
adopted, namely the surrounding of the tap with paper or other wrappings.
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 t
For the purpose of tapping casks and other vessels the use of a bush, socket or
ferrule of wood, substantially as herein described and set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHEEP WASH
Year: 1885

page_text: RICHARD MORRIS Beechfield Doncaster and WILLIAM GODSON LITTLE Conisbro
Rotherbam, both situated in the County of York, Chemical Manufacturers do hereby
declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SHEEP WASH 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 use of Glycerine, which when mixed with certain
materials in a powdered state (soluble or insoluble in water) prevents them from
setting together into hard masses and renders the said substances readily mixible
with water, their particles being separated from one another by the Glycerine
which owing to its solubility in water leaves them free to disperse themselves
therein.
By this means insoluble substances such as Flowers or Milk of Sulphur can be
made to lose their natural repulsion for water when in a dry state and an emulsion
can be made leaving none of the powder floating upon the surface.
As an example of the manner in which this Invention may be performed we give
the following instructions.
We take a mixture of Powdered Arsenic (insoluble or rendered soluble by com-
bination with an Alkali) and of Flowers or Milk of Sulphur in proportions suitable
for sheep washing or dipping, say sixty parts of Sulphur to forty of Arsenic, to
these we add about five parts of Glycerine and mix the whole up together in
a proper machine. The resulting powder or mixture will then be found to possess
the properties above described.
We do not bind ourselves to any fixed proportion of the above ingredients.
Having now particularly described & 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 use of a proportion of Glycerine in admixture with Flowers or Milk of
Sulphur or with Flowers or Milk of Sulphur and Arsenic in a Soluble or Insoluble
form finely powdered whereby a mixture is made which will not set hard under
pressure or with lapse of time and which can be readily mixed with water.
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Dated this 12th day of November 1985
An Improved Expansion Joint for Steam and Water Pipes.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improved Expansion Joint for Steam and Water Pipes.
We, HENRY WILLIAM ALLAN, Ironfounder, and JOHN GALBRAITH WHITEHEAD,
Pattern-maker, both of Elmbank Foundry, Glasgow, Lanarkshire 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 provide a simple and effective joint for
connecting or coupling together the ends of pipes, and to permit of expansion of
the piping without involving leakage.
Our invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which figure 1,
shews in perspective the two halves or parts of our joining gland; figure 2 shows
a completed pipe joint in section; and figure 3, shows in perspective the joining
gland as closed.
The improved joining gland consists of two segments A, B, which are hinged or
jointed by means of bent lugs or socket pieces a, on the one part adapted to fit
round a joint pin or bar b, on the other part. The two parts of the gland when so
hinged are fitted round the ends of the pipes or connections C, C; rings D, D, of
rubber or other jointing material being fitted between the pipes and the inside of
the gland, or a broad ring of rubber being provided to cover the joint where the
two pipes meet. The jointing rings are gripped tightly by the gland and form a
water tight joint, a high degree of pressure being applied to them by means of a
screw bolt or bolts which is or are passed through lugs formed on each half of the
gland. Longitudinal strips e, of rubber or similar material are fitted on the joint
faces of one half of the gland to prevent leakage between the segments in cases
where the pipe joint itself is not covered by a broad rubber ring.
The means described for jointing pipes is particularly applicable in cases where
expansion and contraction occur as in steam and water pipes, but it may also be
applied with advantage to gas pipes and other pipe connections.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
The combination of parts forming the improved expansion joint for steam water
and other pipes substantially as herein described.
Dated this Ninth days of October 1985
IMPROVEMENTS IN LAMPS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JOSEPH LUCAS, of the firm of Joseph Lucas and Son, "Tom Bowling" Lamp
Works, Little King Street, Birmingham, Lamp Manufacturers, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LAMPS, to be as follows:-
My invention relates to that class of Lamps, known as Globe or Anchor Lamps,
the glass of which is protected by circular and semicircular guards. My object is
to provide for the ready removal of the glass in an improved manner, which shall
preserve the rigidity of the lamp.
I can best illustrate my method by referring to an ordinary ship's Globe Lamp
which has some 4 or 5 vertical semicircular guards, and usually 1' ring guard
encompassing these-I make the upper and the lower parts of the vertical guards
of separate pieces, and the lower parts (preferably) I make fast to the bottom or
foot of the lamp, and to the ring guard. The upper parts of the vertical guards,
I connect with or near the ring guard, and with the head of the Lamp in any
manner which is convenient for their ready disconnection from the head, to allow
of the latter with the glass below it being freely removed.

page_text: Improvements in Lamps.
I, JOSEPH LUCAS, of the firm of Joseph Lucas and Son, Tom Bowling Lamp
Works, Little King Street, Birmingham, Lamp Manufacturers, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LAMPS, 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 that class of Lamps known as Globe or Anchor Lamps,
the glass of which is protected by circular and semi-circular guards. My object is
to provide for the ready removal of the glass in an improved manner, which shall
preserve the rigidity of the Lamp. I can best illustrate my method by referring
to an ordinary ship's Globe Lamp, which has some four or five vertical semi-
circular guards, and usually, one ring guard accompanying these.
The accompanying drawing shews my method of connecting or disconnecting the
vertical guards with or from the head of the Lamp, and it is apparent that the
method may be applied to the foot instead of the head, and in a similar manner.
I make the upper and the lower parts of the vertical guards in two pieces--The
drawing shews the upper parts AA A. jointed to the ring guard B. B. and provided
with union screws C. C. C. for the purpose of connecting or disconnecting the
vertical guards, with or from the head of the Lamp at the points marked D. D. D.
What I claim is―
The construction of the guards of a Globe or Anchor Lamp, in the manner
I have described, which provides for the easy removal of the Globe.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF HEALDS, HEDDLES AND ANALOGOUS ARTICLES COMPOSING THE HARNESS OF LOOMS
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD MILLS of the firm of Harris and Mills of
23 Southampton Buildings in the County of Middlesex, Patent Agent do hereby
declare the nature of the said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF HEALDS, HEDDLES AND ANALOGOUS ARTICLES COMPOSING THE HARNESS OF
LOOMS A communication to me from abroad by Messieurs Coint-Bavarot and
Company of 22 Rue des Capucins, Lyons in the Republic of France, Manufacturers
of Weavers "reeds," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The invention constituting the object of the present application consists in the
new application of China Grass (Ramie) or vegetable silk to the manufacture of
heakls, heddles or harness with simple or double knots, woven or ordinary healds,
heddles or harness with or without "mails," in a word of all which composes the
harness or body of the loom for weaving simple, plain or figured fabrics, velvets
and other fabrics.
For this purpose the China Grass (Ramie) or vegetable silk is spun and twisted
into cable twists with a variable number of strands according to the fineness of the
fabric to be woven.
It then possesses in the highest degree all the qualities of strength, Hexibility,
elasticity and lightness desirable for the new use to which it is destined and this
enables me to obtain fine and light healds, heddles or harness, the durability of
which is infinitely greater than with the materials hitherto employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The new application of China Grass (Ramie) or vegetable silk to the manufacture of
healds, heddles, or mountings and analogous articles composing the harness of looms.
Dated the 2nd day of March 1885
Improvement in the Ventilation of Diving Bells.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvement in the Ventilation of Diving Bells.
FRANCIS JOHN LYNAM Civil Engineer Raheen Laurencetown Ballinasloe Ireland
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
VENTILATION OF DIVING BELLS to be as follows:-
The utilization of the velocity, with which the fresh air enters the Diving
Bell, to create currents in such bell, to improve the ventilation of the 'Bell, by
means of Perforated Pipes, Contracted Nozzles, Ejectors, or otherwise. By which
means, the fresh air can be delivered at any desired point, in the diving Bell
and at the same time become more thoroughly mixed with the vitiated air in the
Diving Bell.
The holes in the Perforated Pipes, or the mouths of the Nozzles, or Ejectors, are
placed at the lowest possible level, so that in case of stoppage of the air pumps of
rupture of the air pipe, the water entering at these, perforations or mouths, may
cut off communication between the Diving Bell and the Air pipe, and thus ensure
the safety of the Workmen.

page_text: Improvement in the Ventilation of Diving Bells.
I, FRANCIS JOHN LYNAM Civil Engineer Laurencetown Ballinasloe Ireland do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN THE VENTILATION
OF DIVING BELLS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A contraction or nozzle on the end of the air supply pipe, which is directed into
a pipe leading towards the top of the Diving Bell, Or a contraction or nozzle on
the end of the air supply pipe directed so as to deliver the air supply as a jet, into
the body of the Diving Bell, Or a perforated pipe leading from the air supply
pipe towards the top of the Diving Bell.
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
I claim
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(1.) A contraction at the end of the air supply pipe.
(2.) A high velocity of the air supply, at the point where it leaves the air
supply pipe.
(3.) A pipe leadind the air current from the end of the air supply pipe towards
the top of the Diving Bell.
IMPROVEMENTS IN COMBINING MUSIC REPOSITORIES WITH PIANOFORTES
Year: 1885

page_text: FREDERICK OETZMANN 38 Conduit Street London W. in the County of
Middlesex Pianoforte Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN COMBINING MUSIC REPOSITORIES WITH PIANOFORTES to be
as follows:-
Wooden pockets constructed in the shape of flat oblong boxes attached to and
forming part of the bottom door (or panel under keyboard) of pianofortes for the
reception of Music and economising the waste space between the strings and
bottom door. The pockets being hinged below fall out at a convenient angle:
having a stop inside to prevent them exceeding this.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN EMERY WHEELS
Year: 1885

page_text: FREDERICK WILLIAM STURM of 23 Crutched Friars in the county of Middlesex
Machinery Agent do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN EMERY WHEELS to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a novel method of making and fixing Emery Wheels, so
that, should they crack or break from any cause, the pieces will not become
detached and fly away from the spindle. In order to effect this, I manufacture
the Emery Wheel with raised or thickened centres, either on one side only or on
both sides of the wheel, and employ clamping-plates with recesses, corresponding
to the raised centres-for fixing the wheels on their spindles.
The raised centre enters into the recessed plate, so that the rim of the latter--
produced by the recess-encircles the raised centre, and rests when clamped,
against that part of the wheel beyond the raised centre. Thus, should the Emery
Wheel crack whilst working, the pieces, each participating in the raised centre,-
cannot escape from the encircling rim of the clamping-plates.

page_text: FREDERICK WILLIAM STURM of 23 Crutched Friars in the City of London
Machinery Agent do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN EMERY WHEELS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a novel method of making and fixing Emery Wheels, so
that should they crack or break from any cause, the pieces will not become
detached and fly away from the spindle.
In order to effect this, I manufacture the Emery Wheel with a raised or
thickened centre A either on one side only or on both sides of the wheel and
employ clamping-plates B with recesses corresponding to the raised centre for
fixing the wheels on their spindles.
The raised centre enters into the recessed plate, so that the rim of the latter
produced by the recess encircles the raised centre and rests when clamped against
that part of the wheel beyond the raised centre. Thus, should the Emery Wheel
crack whilst working, the pieces-each participating in the raised centre-cannot
escape from the encircling rim of the clamping-plates.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. An Emery Wheel made with a raised or thickened centre of Emery,
2. Clamping Plates with recesses corresponding to the raised centre for fixing
the wheel on its spindle.
3. The strengthening of the Wheel-centre, and the prevention of accidents if the
Wheel should break by securing the broken pieces on the spindle.
Dated this 9th day of January 1886
Year: 1885

page_text: JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: Fig. 118 a front elevation of my spring nower or spray holder.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a front elevation shewing a flower in the spring holder.
Fig. 4. shews a front elevation of ornamental flower holder, which may be used as
a brooch.
My invention consists of a spring frame A, the ends of which are curled in
loops B, which interlink with each other, when the spring frame is depressed, the
loops. B form an eye C, through which the flower stem is passed, and the spring of
the frame securely holds it, a fixed spring pin D, or pivotted brooch pin is attached
to the frame to secure it, this pin is fixed preferably in the position shewn, but may
be placed in any suitable position, the frame and ends or clasps may be ornamented,
and made of various metals as required, the pin may be either separate or in
one piece.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it
understood that I do not confine myself to the exact form of loops shewn. I declare
that what I claim is,
The use and employment of a spring flower holder, which can be pinned or
secured to the dress or hair as shewn and described.
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An Apparatus for Silencing Syphons in Flushing Cisterns for Water Closets.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Apparatus for Silencing Syphons in Flushing Cisterns
for Water Closets.
WILLIAM HENRY BOXALL KIMBER Plumber 40 Markham Square, Chelsea S.W.
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for PREVENTING NOISE AND MAKING
THE ACTION OF SYPHONS IN FLUSHING CISTERNS SILENT to be as follows :-
A stop cock, lever and cylindrical float, stop cock to be affixed to the syphon of
any flushing cistern. The action of which is that when the cistern is charged the
float rises and shuts off cock, the cistern then being ready for use. When the
syphon is started the float descends opening the cock admitting air thus releiving
the syphon before air can gather with the water at the bottom of syphon, making
the action noiseless.

page_text: .COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
An Apparatus for Silencing Syphons in Flushing Cisterns
for Water Closets.
I WILLIAM HENRY BOXALL KIMBER of 40 Markham Square, Chelsea, S.W.
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN APPARATUS FOR
SILENCING SYPHONS IN FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR WATER CLOSETS, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement, reference also being had to the accompanying
sheet of drawings :-
In order to prevent the objectionable noise arising in the cases where syphons
are employed in connection with the flushing cisterns of water closets, I provide
the following device or apparatus That is to say; to a stop cock, valve, or vent a,
a lever arm b is connected, the other end of which is attached by means of an
intervening link piece c to a cylindrical float d contained within a casing e.
The action of the above described apparatus is as follows:-When the cistern is
charged, the cylindrical float d being then at the maximum of the height of its
travel, the vent or opening at a is closed. Then, on the siphonic action being
started by operating the chain for equivalent usually employed, the cylindrical
float d gradually descends, and, with the other operating parts, hereinbefore
described ultimately assumes the position indicated by the dotted lines; the cock
or vent at a will then be opened and allow of the admission of air into the interior
of the syphon, and by destroying the vacuum therein, the gurgling, objectionable
noise hereinbefore referred to is effectually prevented, as the syphon is thus
relieved before air has time to commingle with the water at the bottom of the
syphon; and, the siphonic action is thus, as herein before stated, accomplished in a
silent or noiseless manner.
The apparatus hereinbefore described, may be adapted to the syphon of any
flushing cistern.
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 device or contrivance for silencing syphons in flushing cisterns, substantially
as herein set forth.
Year: 1885

page_text: The Piston is horizontal and embedded in water, and is so arranged in the centre
partition, that its action on the Sieves is equally and simultaneously effective ou
each side.
It is worked by Crank motion, and any motive power may be applied.
The drawings annexed show examples of the Jig Mechanism constructed
according to our invention.
Figure 1 is a plan of the Jigging Machine.
Figure 2 is a sectional end elevation of the Machine.
Figure 3 is a sectional side elevation of the Machine.
A. is the side of the Machine, B. the end of the Machine, C. the Partition,
D. the Sieves, E. the guide for the Piston Rod, F. Piston Rod, G. the 'Piston,
H. the stuffing box, I. Loop, or head of Piston Rod, J. centre anchorage for Lever,.
K. Lever, L. Sweep-rod, M. Crank with long hole. for adjusting stroke, N. Feed-
point to Machine, O. Outlet for waste stuff. P. Outlet for Ore. Q. Opening for
Piston. R. Water supply Pipes.
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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 Mechanism of a duplex Jigging Machine as hereinbefore described and
illustrated at Figures 1, 2, and 3, for automatically cleaning and separating Ores
and Metals.
2.
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2. The Mechanism as herein before described and illustrated at Figures 1, 2 and 3,
for duplex jigging with one Piston working horizontally. in the centre partition of
the Machine.
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3. The Mechanism as hereinbefore described and illustrated at Figures 1, 2,
and 3 for duplex jigging with sieves covering the whole Machine.
4. The Mechanism as herein before described and illustrated at Figures 1, 2
and 3, for duplex jigging with one Piston embedded in water, whereby its motion
causes a continuous action on the stuff in the sieves.
CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL WAGGON CRADLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I ROBERT BAXTER, Mining Manager East Benhar, by Fauldhouse, Lanarkshire
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL WAGGON
CRADLES to be as follows:-
.
The making in Crucible Cast Steel of Railway Waggon Cradles for connecting the
two drawbars of a waggon in the centre.

page_text: 5.
Crucible Cast Steel waggon Crates.
ROBERT BAXTER, East Benhar, Crofthead Colliery Manager do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL WAGGON CRADLES and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Cradles are for the purpose of bridling or connecting the Drawbars of a t
Wagon at two ends of the Drawbar in the centre of the Wagon, and are made of
Crucible Cast Steel, of the same form as those hitherto in use made of Malleable
Iron, with this addition that a round box is cast on the Cradle, at either end to
enclose the Draw Springs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 1
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st That Malleable Iron Cradles having of necessity one, or more welds, and
have proved in consequence very unreliable, are very apt to break, the Steel being
cast solid and being equal to a greater tensile strain, it is claimed they are more
secure.
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2. That these Cradles have not hitherto been made of Crucible Cast Steel.
3. That they will bear a greater tensile strain than those in Malleable Iron.
4. They can also be made lighter and cheaper.
AN IMPROVED COMPOUND OR LINING TO BE USED IN LINING OR CONSTRUCTING SMELTING AND OTHER FURNACES
Year: 1885

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I CHARLES BRAMALL of the Caledonian Works Oughtibridge near Sheffield in
the County of York Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for
AN IMPROVED COMPOUND OR LINING TO BE USED IN LINING OR CONSTRUCTING
SMELTING AND OTHER FURNACES" and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement in
writing, that is to say :-
This Invention relates to the preparation or admixture of an improved and
efficacious compound or lining, to be used for lining, or in the constructing of,
smelting and other Furnaces, which lining compound will resist the most intense
heat.
The invention consists in making the compound or lining substance of Gannister
or highly silicious Rock and Calcium. The calcium I use is composed of chalk,
marble, limestone and coral.
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In making the lining compound I proceed as follows:-
The Calcium is first burnt, and afterwards it is lixiviated in as much water as
will be sufficient for the quantity and weight of Calcium used; after this has stood
for twelve hours it is ready for mixing again; the quantity or weight of the
Calcium I prefer to use is from one to ten per cent: in pounds of Calcium, the
remainder, up to, say, one hundred pounds weight in total quantity of the compound,
being the highly silicious Rock.
The whole is then ground together and again lixiviated or mixed with water
sufficient to make it of the required consistency or temper, the whole compound
being then thoroughly mixed.
The lining compound is then taken to the furnace to be lined, a core or model or
mould of metal or other suitable material is made to the shape of, and to fit
loosely in, the inside of the furnace, and it is placed within the furnace; the lining
compound in sufficient quantity, of course varying with the size of the furnace, is
then laid or moulded upon the outside of the core or model or mould; the core or
model or mould is then withdrawn and a fire is lighted in the furnace. As soon as
the fire gets sufficiently hot the furnace, containing this improved lining, which will
be then found to have adhered to the inside of the walls, will be ready for use,

page_text: This lining compound does not require to be first made into bricks slabs or
other forms, as some furnace linings are and have to be afterwards built up in the
furnaces.
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 manufacture or preparation of an improved lining compound consisting of
Gannister or highly silicious Rock and Calcium mixed, and its application to lining
existing Furnaces, or for use in constructing new Furnaces,-to resist the most
intense heat; substantially as herein before is specified.
FASTENINGS FOR FOLDING SUPPORTS FOR TABLES AND FORMS
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM MASTERS HARDY of Swanage in the County of Dorset Builder,
do bereby declare the nature of my invention for FASTENINGS FOR FOLDING
SUPPORTS FOR TABLES AND FORMS, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention consists of a method of firmly fastening the supports of a folding
Table or Form both when open and closed.
Fig 1 in the accompanying drawings represents the under side of the Table or
Form when closed-A being the Table or Form-B the folding supports-C the
stays hinged to B as shewn in fig 2.-1 two revolving buckles working on a
centre screw having a rebate worked at the end-E a block of hard wood firmly
screwed to the centre Ledge of the Table or Form and having splayed rebates on
both sides (full sized details of D and E are shewn in figs 3 and 4).
The method of fastening when the Table or Form is open is-The stays C föld
across the centre Ledge from either side and are held in position by the buckles D
the projecting parts of which fit into the slots F cut in the stays C. as shewn in
figs 1 & 2 making the whole compact and firm.
"The method of fastening when the Table or Form is open is-turn the buckles D
so as to release C turning B to a position at right angles to A bringing C into the
position shewn in fig 2-the projecting part of E will then fit into the slot G at
the end of C and is held firmly in its place by the plain end of D which is turned
so as to press against the outer side of C as shewn 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 declare that what
I claim is
The combined method of fastening the folding supports of Tables and forms both
when open and closed as set out above.
An improved method for separating or Metalliferous Ores.
Year: 1885

page_text: An improved method for separating or
Metalliferous Ores.
Dressing
I JOHN DAVIS Mining Surveyor Aberystwith Co. of Cardigan do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR SEPARATING OR
DRESSING" METALLIFEROUS ORES to be as follows:
"
(A) A plunger or forcer acting inmediately below a fixed sieve or perforated
plate and in the same compartment as the said sieve or perforated plate. (B) The
plunger or forcer to be perforated in such a manner as to act as receiver and self
acting discharger of the minerals passing through the sieve or perforated plate.
(C) A double eccentric or one eccentric working within another to vary the stroke
of the said plunger or forcer.
IMPROVEMENT IN SEWING NEEDLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I ARTHUR THOMAS BOON, of Albemarle Street Clerkenwell in the County of
Middlesex Jeweller do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVEMENT IN SEWING NEEDLES 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 manufacture an improved description of sewing
needles, whereby the ordinary troublesome operation of "threading" the needle,
by passing the end of the thread through the eye is avoided.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and
ascertained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing, which is an
enlarged view of the " eye " end of a needle formed in accordance with my
invention.
On reference to the drawing, it will be seen that the ordinary oval eye c is used,
but an opening is made at a, in the manner shewn, to admit the passage of the
cotton or other material sideways. When the side of the sowing material is
pressed into the slot at a, such pressure causes the wedge shaped sides to separate
sufficiently to admit the passage of the sewing material; and, when it has entered c
and assumed the position usually occupied, the two sides b. b again resume their
former position, and the sewing material is retained in the eye c of the needle, and
the needle is then used in the ordinary manner. The sides of the eye b. b act as
springs, and yield sufficiently to allow the cotton or other material to enter and
become "threaded," and such springs b b also afford sufficient power to retain the
sewing material therein.
It is obvious that the size of the needle must be adapted to the size of the
sewing material, as in all ordinary sewing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The manufacture and use of sewing needles having a wedge-shaped opening a
for admitting the entrance of the sewing material to the eye c of the needle, and

page_text: suitably retaining the same therein, substantially as hereinbefore described and
shewn on the drawing.
2. The method of forming the eyes of sewing needles for the purpose of, and
thereby superseding, the necessity of the ordinary process of "threading," sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described and shewn on the drawing.
1
1005
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Distilling Spirits by a Process of Heating the Wash before its Entry into the Distilling Apparatus.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Distilling Spirits by a Process of Heating the
Wash before its Entry into the Distilling Apparatus.
:
I THOMAS WEBB, of 76 Bow Rd, London, E. Managing Director of The Patent
Invert. Sugar Company Limited London, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
:-
The principle of Heating Wash before entrance into the Analysing Column
of Distilling Apparatus by means of the Boiling Spent Wash running from the
apparatus being conveyed into a close vessel containing a nest of pipes, through
which pipes the wash passes on its way for distillation to the apparatus and is
heated to nearly boiling point, before being discharged into the Analysing Column,
by the Spent Wash surrounding the pipes.

page_text: Improvements in Distilling Spirits by a Process of Heating the
Wash before its Entry into the Distilling Apparatus.
I, THOMAS WEBB of 76 Bow, Road London E. Manager of a Distillery do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for HEATING WASH BEFORE ITS ENTRY INTO
THE DISTILLING APPARATUS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
For the principle of Heating the Wash before entrance into the Analysing
Column of the Distillery Apparatus by means of the Boiling Spent Wash ruoning
from the apparatus being conveyed into a close vessel containing a nest of pipes,
through which pipes the wash passes on its way for distillation to the apparatus
& is heated to nearly boiling point before being discharged into the Analysing
Column, by the Spent Wash surrounding the pipes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;
That, the Boiling Spent. Wash being utilised to heat the Wash intended for
distillation by the means above particularly described, great economy is practised
in heating the fresh wash, & by reason of its being beated it is more readily
distilled.
A PORTABLE FOLDING MUSIC STAND AND DESK
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES EDWARDS PEENE of the parish of Kington, in the county of Hereford,
Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A PORTABLE
FOLDING MUSIC STAND AND DESK and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
It (the Invention) consists of a metal tube, three legs of flat metal connected to
castings sliding on the metal tube, and a folding desk.
The metal tube a Fig I. forms a standard and has a ferule b at each end, on said
tube between the ferules, are two castings c and d made to slide up and down
freely. To upper casting c are hinged three legs of flat metal e so arranged, that
when closed, the flat surface of legs faces the metal tube a see Fig V. also sectional
view Fig VI. The legs e are also hinged to bottom casting d (shewn in perspective
Fig IV. by strips of flat metal f in such a manner as to expand the legs when slid
to the lower end of the standard, and are secured in position by thumbscrew m.
The folding desk, Fig II. is constructed of narrow strips of metal hinged together
in two halves, like unto two ladders g & h these ladders are hinged to an L shaped
piece of metal x (which forms a rest for music) these ladders g & h fold down.
g to the right hand inside the ledge, and h to the left outside the ledge L see
Fig III. The centre portion of lower portion of ladders are made taper, in order to
permit them to be inserted in the dovetailed shape clip k. Fig V. in which the
ladders are held together when erected for use, the ladders are further secured from
moving to the right or left hand when erected, by means of two stops of metal
attached to the ledge Fig II. in such a position that when the ladders are at right
angles to the L and are secured together by the clip k. Fig V they cannot move.
There is also a rod or tube 8 Fig I. sliding inside the standard a (to which is
attached the clip k. Fig V.) this rod or tube with clip is to support the desk, and
can be raised or lowered at pleasure, and is held in position by thumbscrew y in
ferule b Fig I.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
First The arrangement of the legs e and castings c and d with the strips f as
before described and which fold perfectly flat against the standard a in the manner
os before stated

page_text: Second-The combination of the ladders
and with the angular shaped
ledge x substantially as described, in such a manner as to fold in a small compass
as desribed and set forth, see Fig III.
IMPROVEMENTS IN VALVES AND VALVE GEARING FOR STEAM AND OTHER ENGINES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JAMES ALBERT GREGORY, of Kingswood Hill Kingswood, near Bristol, in
the County of Gloucester Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN VALVES AND VALVE GEARING FOR STEAM AND OTHER
ENGINES " and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A sliding block or sleeve A works half the length of stroke of and on the main
connecting rod, and is governed by a knee shaped lever H on a rocking shaft L
with one connecting rod I from centre of said knee shaped lever to the sliding
block or sleeve A. Another connecting rod K is attached to cross head M on end
of lever H. To sliding block or sleeve A is also attached a lever connecting rod B,
worked in another vibrating b'ock or sleeve C, which is fitted with key to a
rocking shaft D; these two blocks or sleeves A and C working with the main
connecting rod and the lever connecting rod B form a differential motion, on the
other end of the last mentioned rocking shaft D is attached a curved link or bar E,
on which is worked a block or gab end vibrating bearing on end of reversing
rod F-This reversing rod F is attached to short fulcrum lever G on end of valve
rod N, which is connected to a box shaped valve O with an internal valve P,
working loose inside of and governed by valve O, thus causing the exhaust ports
to open and close later, and thereby preventing so severe compression of steam or
air when the engine is being worked expansive, and the steam may be cut off at
different portions of stroke, by varying position of lever T, and vibrating rod F.-
By the steam acting on back of valve P, and inside of valve O, the valve is partly
equilibrium. Another connecting rod R from fulcrum lever G to lever spanner S
on end of rocking shaft L, actuated by connecting rod K attached to cross head M,
will work the fulcrum leyer G, and overcome the lap and give the lead for valve O,
the lever T and vibrating rd U keep the reversing rod F in proper position on
curved link or bar E.
By this Invention an equal distribution and cut off of steam or air are obtained.

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 hereby declare that
what I claim is
The "Improvements in valves and valve gearing for steam and other engines,"
consisting in the sliding blocks or sleeves A and C, lever connecting rod B, and
loose internal valve P, working inside of valve 0,-as hereiubefore described, and
illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
IMPROVEMENTS IN FUSIBLE CONNECTIONS FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
'I JAMES MACKENZIE of 48 Osnaburgh Street, London in the county of
Middlesex Gas Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN FUSIBLE CONNECTIONS FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
" and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates.to certain improvements in fusible connections for electric
circuits, the object being to provide a compact, reliable, and inexpensive instru-
ment, by which an electric circuit will be broken, when the wires or cables
are overcharged with excessive electrical currents, and readily closed by hand,
when the current is returned to its normal strength; without the necessity of
providing fresh, and separate safety fusible connections.
In the accompanying Drawings, Figure 1, is a plan, Figure 2, an elevation, and
Figure 3, a section through the centre of my improved instrument.
A, is a base plate of slate, or suitable non-conducting material, on which the
apparatus is fixed; B, B, are the terminals, to which are fixed the contact bars C,
which may be pressed down if desired by a spring S, arranged above them; D, is,
a cylindrical roller of slate or suitable non-conducting material, capable of revolu-
tion on its axis, by hand or suitable means. In the roller D, any convenient
number of connections may be formed, as at E, E, which can make contact
with C, C. The space intervening between the contacts E, E, is filled with any
suitable conducting fusible material F. When the wires or cables are charged
with excessive currents, this material F, fuses, and the circuit is opened. When
the current is restored to its normal strength, the roller D, may be readily revolved
by hand until the next fusible connection comes in contact with the bars C, C, when
the circuit is again closed, thus preventing the necessity of providing fresh fusible
junction pieces, each time the circuit becomes overcharged with current.
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my said invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
The use of a revolving cylinder D, of slate or suitable material, having thereon
any convenient number of safety fusible connections for electrical circuits, sub-
stantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and illustrated.
Dated this Twentyseventh day of March 1885
An Improved Method of Securing Studs in or to Shirts and other Garments.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improved Method of Securing Studs in or to Shirts and
other Garments.
I MATTHEW WILSON of 166 Fleet Street, London, Gentleman, do hereby declare
the nature of my said invention. and in what. manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The object of this invention is an improved method of securing studs in or to
shirts and other garments.
For the purpose of my invention which I show in the annexed drawings
I employ a disc or washer of india rubber or equivalent material A, Figure 1, to
be stretched over the small head of a stud button and by its contraction is held in
contact with the stem. The disc or washer is fitted on the stud B between the plys
of fabric C, D, of say a shirt front, as at Figure 2, or on the outside of the exposed
ply of fabric as at E or on the inside as at F.
I have shown the employment of my disc to a shirt front but it is applicable to
other garments in which a stud is used.
The disc may be of any colour to conform to that of the stud head as an ornament
therewith, and it may be plain or serrated on the edges.
By this invention the stud is so secured to the garment that it cannot slip
through the hole and be lost, at the same time while it sets the folds of the fabric
in a good position, it tends to obviate a drag on the button hole and thereby
prevents the usual ragged appearance of the sewing thread.
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 method of securing studs separately on shirts and other garments by an
elastic appliance on the stud as set forth.