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IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY FOR MAKING BARRELS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Herbert John Haddan at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 27th April 1882. A communication
to him from abroad by William Stewart of Ontario, Canada.
HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of Kensington, Middlesex, IMPROVEMENTS IN
MACHINERY FOR MAKING BARRELS, a communication to him from abroad by William
Stowart of Ontario, Canada.
The invention relates to certain improvements on a barrel machine patented
under Letters Patent N° 3264, A D 1881 Haddan (Stewart) 26 July.
The object of the invention is, first, to provide counter balancing mechanism for
bringing together two frames arranged to grasp the barrel. Secondly, to provide
mechanism to force each stave to conform with the circle of the cylinder in order
that the groove formed to receive the head may be of a uniform depth and cor-
respond with the circle of the cylinder. Thirdly, to arrange the chain for feeding
the staves in such a manner that the staves will be fed with regularity and
precision. Fourthly, in making provision for the expansion of the frame to permit
staves of unequal thickness to pass through; and finally in simplifying the general
construction of the operating parts of the machine; and it consists, First, in an
arrangement of levers and springs arranged to simultaneously impart a movement
towards a vertical position of both frames arranged together to grasp the body of
the barrel. Secondly, in attaching friction rollers to the frame of the machine in
such a position that they force the ends of the staves to conform with the circle
of the cylinder around which the staves are placed, the said rollers being situated
in proximity to the chamfering knives arranged to cut the ends of the staves off
and form the recess to receive the ends of the barrel. Thirdly, in providing a
peculiarly formed endless chain arranged to grip each individual stave and operated
from the spindle of the cylinder so that the motion of the chain shall correspond
with the revolution of the cylinder spindle; and fourthly, in providing a spring
connection at the point where the two frames are locked together in order that any
expansion caused by inequality in the thickness of the staves is provided for by the
pliability of the connection between the two parts of the frame. As an equivalent
for this or may be used in addition to it I arrange on the ribs of the frame a series
of spring plates.
AN IMPROVED PROCESS OF PREPARING COLORS WITH MORDANTS WHICH PERMANENTLY FIX SUCH COLORS IN ANY MATERIAL TO WHICH THEY ARE APPLIED
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Barthelemy Grénié at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 19th June 1882.
BARTHELEMY GRENIE of New Bond Street in the County of Middlesex Artist
«AN IMPROVED PROCESS OF PREPARING COLORS WITH MORDANTS WHICH
PERMANENTLY FIX SUCH COLORS IN ANY MATERIAL TO WHICH THEY ARE
APPLIED
My invention relates to the preparation of colors and mordants so as to render
such colors indelible, and to fasten them permanently in any material upon which
they are used. This result is effected by the "emulsion" of gumlac under proper
conditions by means of Borate of Sodium. By "emulsion of gumlac I mean
dissolving it into a thin liquid such for instance as pure water. Hitherto alcohol
has been found to be the best solvent of gumlac, but its effect upon the changing,
and fixing of color being too severe and detrimental it has been necessary to
discover a harmless liquid such for example as pure water which will hold in.
each of its parts even the most infinitesimal an equal amount of gumlac, so that
this substance which has great attachment for color will be drawn first by the
boiling liquid hereinafter mentioned and will then easily pass through the pores of
the finest and hardest tissues, and (the water having evaporated, and the tissue
cooled) that the gum lac by its very nature will resist sufficiently the action of
acids, such as salic and basic liquids, and remain insoluble in the fibre of tho
material.
The colors which alone are suitable for carrying my invention into practice are
made with the following chemicals namely Eosine, Roxeline, Extract of Poppy
Nos. 1 & 2, Lazuline, Solid Yellow, Indigo, Light Green, Fuchsine, Violet, Aniline,
and Picrique Acid. For producing light tones, I use one per cent. of each of
said chemicals, and for producing deep tones ten per cent.
By the admixture or combination of the aforesaid chemicals sixty well defined
colors are obtained, and, of that number, sixteen are sufficient for the execution of
the finest and most delicate work. In compounding the colors, I do not use acid,
or salts of any kind except with the Indigo with which I mix one per cent. of
alum.

page_text: I dissolve the chemicals above enumerated in boiling water in a porcelain jar,
and mixed with a liquid composed of 15 parts of water, 10 parts of gum lac, 10 parts
of gum arabic and 6 parts of Borate of Sodium I use the gum arabic to prevent
the colors from running. I plunge the porcelain jar in cold water for 24 hours.
I then filter its contents, and the result obtained forms the special medium with 5
which pictures, drawings or designs for artistic or decorative purposes can be
painted on any material whatever with the effect berein before mentioned,
IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC BRUSHES WHICH IMPROVEMENTS ARE APPLICABLE TO CARDS FOR CARDING FIBRES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by William Frederick Bateman at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 1st April 1882.
WILLIAM FREDERICK BATEMAN, of Low Moor, in the County of York, Wire
Manufacturer, "IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC BRUSHES WHICH IMPROVEMENTS
ARE APPLICABLE TO CARDS FOR CARDING FIBRES
"
This invention consists of an improved manufacture of hair brush or clothes
brush or brush for other purposes each bristle of which consists of a wire of steel
permanently magnetised which magnetised wires or bristles may be used in
combination with ordinary bristles ie the brush can consist of part magnetic steel
wires and part animal bristles this arrangement can be varied to suit the
requirements of the different uses and requirements.
The method of manufacture is as follows: a coil of tempered wire is cut through
and the bundle is magnetised by any of the known methods such as bundle of
wire magnetised by passing in contact with pole of permanent magnet-Bundle
of wire magnetised by passing in contact with induced magnet-Bundle of wires
placed within a heilex or coil of copper wire and current of electricity sent through
said coil of copper wire or by brushing the steel bristles over the pole of an electric
magnet or permanent magnet.
The wire is then cut up into length corresponding with the desired length of the
bristles and is then drawn into a back in the usual manner.
This result can also be obtained by first making the brush before magnetising
the wire bristles and when made magnetism is imparted to the wires by brushing
the wires over the pole of a permanent or induced magnet until the desired
strength is obtained.
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The improvements are equally applicable to cards of hardened and tempered
steel employed in the carding fibres:
The wires when magnetised (whether the bristles of brushes) or the teeth of cards
attract particles of dust and other impurities whether in hair or in fibres operated
upon by such improved metallic bristles or teeth.
FUNERAL CARS OR HEARSES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Whitehead at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 21st April 1882.
JOHN WHITEHEAD of Westminster in the County of Middlesex
IN FUNERAL CARS OR HEARSES
"
"IMPROVEMENTS
This invention relates to improvements in funeral cars or hearses which may be
used either as an open funeral hearse or car or as a closed hearse or car.
For this purpose I construct a funeral car or hearse of any suitable design or
shapo with glass sides which may allow the interior to be seen or the sides may
be closed by means of spring roller or other blinds or by curtains.
The glass sides according to my improvements may slide or fold up so as to
leave the car entirely open
The glass and the blinds may also be ornamented with any suitable design.
AN IMPROVED SAFETY BOAT
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Edmund Edwards at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 21st December 1882. A communication
to me from abroad by A. Le Breton Dulier, of Lille, in the Republic of
France.
EDMUND EDWARDS, of the firm of Edwards and Co:-Patent Agents and
Engineers, of 40, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex " AN IMPROVED SAFETY BOAT [A communication to me from abroad
by A. Le Breton Dulier, of Lille, in the Republic of France.]
"
This invention has for its object a novel form of boat, incapable of being sunk
or capsized.
The improved boat is spherical or nearly so in shape, made preferably of sheet
metal of any desired dimensions, and is divided into two parts by a horizontal
division, the lower part being fitted with a steam Engine and boiler and their
appliances, by which are actuated paddle wheels which propel the apparatus. To
prevent injury from blows the vessel is fitted with rope fenders fitted into properly
grooved irons round its circumference. The upper part of the boat receives
passengers or shipwrecked persons, and is provided with suitable openings for
ventilation and with windows as well as other ordinary arrangements necessary
for the preservation of life and safety.
The improved boat is especially intended for saving the lives of shipwrecked
persons. Any number of the boats may be towed by steam, or they may be
provided with sails or oars. They may be separated from each other in order
to surround the spot where an accident has happened, and after rescueing the
shipwrecked persons they may be re-attached to the towing vessel.
By the application of the spherical form in which they are constructed and
arranged to merchant or other vessels, the chance of shipwreck is considerably
lessened, whilst when available in cases where ordinary vessels have foundered,
they afford refuge to sailors and other persons rescued, who when the storm is over
can hoist a mast and sail, rig a rudder, and steer for land or for any vessel in sight,
which can take them on board.
The novel method of construction described is of great value in the building of
vessels of war, for its cheapness and the ease with which any number can be built
BR required

page_text: The novel form of boats described may be carried by ships of every size and
description, their dimensions being varied according to the size and importance of
the vessel to which they are to be attached. They may be mounted upon wheels,
and so used for the transport of provisions, ammunition, or baggage, for military
purposes, and may be used for the carrying of merchandise in rivers and canals.
Buoys attached to suitable lines may be carried by the improved boats, to aid
in the rescue of wrecked or drowning persons.
A NEW OR IMPROVED INSTRUMENT OR TOOL FOR DRAWING CORKS FROM BOTTLES AND OTHER VESSELS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Thomas Phillips Wymond at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 28th June 1882.
THOMAS PHILLIPS WYMOND of Gresham Buildings, Basinghall Street in the
City of London Solicitor "A NEW OR IMPROVED INSTRUMENT OR TOOL FOR
DRAWING CORKS FROM BOTTLES AND OTHER VESSELS
"
The object of this invention is to provide a simple but effective tool for drawing
corks from bottles and other vessels.
According to my invention I provide a pointed piece of metal which can be
easily inserted into a cork and at a short distance from the point thereof I form a
groove or recess, grooves or recesses to receive a piece or pieces of metal fastened
to the said piece of metal in such groove or grooves recess or recesses by a rivet
passing through the portions of such piece of metal as form the sides of the said
grooves or recesses and forming a barb or kind of movable hook barbs or kind of
movable hooks to the same and so that when inserting the point of the tool into
the cork, the hinged piece or pieces of metal or hinged barb or barbs lies or lie and
is or are almost hidden in the groove or grooves except the point or points thereof
which projects or project slightly from the said piece of metal; when the tool is
forced sufficiently far into the cork and it is desired to draw same as soon as an
upward pressure or pull is put on the tool the hinged piece or pieces or part or
parts of it or them is or are forced from the point outwards into the cork and
acting as a barpoon or hook or barb or harpoons hooks or barbs holds or hold
itself or themselves firmly embedded therein until the latter is withdrawn
In some cases the groove or recess may be dispensed with. The tool may also
be conveniently used for drawing out corks from bottles that have been pushed
into same.
A convenient handle is fitted to the tool.
AN IMPROVEMENT IN STEEL STRIPS AND IN THE COVERING FOR STEEL STRIPS USED IN CRINOLINES AND DRESS IMPROVERS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Charles Baker and George James
Badcock at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 14th September
1882.
CHARLES BAKER of the firm Charles Baker and Company of 92 and 93 Herbert
Street, Manufacturer and GEORGE JAMES BADCOCK of 41 New North Road both
in the County of Middlesex "AN IMPROVEMENT IN STEEL STRIPS AND IN THE
COVERING FOR STEEL STRIPS USED IN CRINOLINES AND DRESS IMPROVERS"
The object of this Invention is making the edges of steel strips or what is
termed crinoline steel of serrated or wavy form instead of plain as at present in
order that the thread or other covering may be prevented from puckering up or
sliding or being pushed along, the serrations or wavy edges locking the threads of
the covering at every part.
The covering I purpose making with one or both edges at a distance from the
steel so that material is formed at one or at both sides for its easy attachment to
the fabric of which the crinoline or dress improver or the dress itself is made.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LOCKS FOR CARRIAGE DOORS AND HANDLES FOR OPERATING THE SAME
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Edwards at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 4th November 1882.
JOHN EDWARDS of 90 Greenwood Road Hackney in the County of Middlesex
IMPROVEMENTS IN LOCKS FOR CARRIAGE DOORS AND HANDLES FOR OPERATING
THE SAME
•
My improvements relate firstly to what are termed two bolt locks. I form
groves in the tail part of the top bolt and into these groves I place spiral springs
to operate this bolt forming groves in the case of the lock to allow larger springs
to be used than could be otherwise forming a lever with projections so as to engage
the tail of the bottom bolt and so hold it tightly in position when locked. in ono
bolt locks my improvement relates to forming the crank lever with a long arm at
the bottom making this long arm to rest against the inside of the fore end when
the lock is partly unlocked this long arm forming a shelf for the horizontal spring
to rest on. also in forming one bolt locks with a bolt to move backwards when
pressed inside this lock I put suitable springs working on rods which rods work
through the back end of the case I recess one side of the follow of the bolt and
place a washer in this recess and then cause the end of a tube washer to press
against this washer which causes the handle to be drawn in as it is screwed up.
Keeping the handle tight in the lock also in forming a second stop on the crank lever
to provent the bolt flying open of itself when past a certain fixed point my
improvements in handles for operating carriage locks consists in making the handle
part by itself and recessing or otherwise forming the end of such handle part I
then suitably form the end of the spindle part and fix the two ends together by
any suitable means thus allowing a renewal of one part without renewing the
whole handle and also when the handle part and spindle part are cast together as
now in passing a rivet or screw through such to strengthen it.
AN IMPROVED MODE OF FIXING THE HEELS OF BOOTS AND OTHER FOOT COVERINGS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Jules Nief at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 6th March 1882.
JULES NIEF of No. 93 Rue de Maubeuge, in the City of Paris, Shoemaker,
AN IMPROVED MODE OF FIXING THE HEELS OF BOOTS AND OTHER FOOT
COVERINGS,
My invention has for its object to avoid the necessity of taking out the shoe-last,
when fixing the heel, thereby preventing the deformation of the shoe or boot.
It consists in interposing between the sole and the heel a plate of leather, wood,
cork, gutta-percha, metal or any other suitable material which projects forward to
about the centre of the sole and is firmly glued, rivetted, screwed, nailed or sewn
to the heel.
The said intermediate plate is chamfered all round so as to form a groove
between itself and the heel, to facilitate the attachment to the boot or shoe.
This plate serves also to strengthen the whole boot or shoe so as to preserve its
shape during continued use; it is equally applicable to ordinary heels and to heels
called Louis XV.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR LIFTING STONES, BRICKS, LIME AND OTHER MATERIALS ON TO SCAFFOLDING AND OTHER ELEVATED PLACES."
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Joseph Stainer at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 10th February 1882.
JOSEPH STAINER of Heckmond wiko in the County of York Hearth Rug
Manufacturer. IMPROVEMENTS IN THE METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR LIFTING
STONES, BRICKS, LIME AND OTHER MATERIALS ON TO SCAFFOLDING AND OTHER
ELEVATED PLACES."
The principle object of this Invention is to reduce the amount of manual labour
required in taking building material up to the scaffolding for the purpose of
erecting buildings. For this purpose I employ a ladder placed in a perpendicular
position and at any suitable height up this ladder to suit the scaffolding is placed
suitable framework carrying three or other number of pulleys. A rope or chain is
passed over these pulleys and at each end of the rope or chain is a cage or basket
into which the building material is placed. When this apparatus is in use the
bottom cage is filled with building material leaving the upper cage on a level with
the scaffold the labourer then carries his usual weight of material up an ordinary
ladder and after removing his own load of material on to the scaffolding, he gets
into the empty cage, the weight of his body counterbalancing the loaded cage by
which means be descends to the ground and lifts the loaded cage up to the scaffold.
This operation is then repeated the empty cage being refilled and the labourer
again ascends the ordinary ladder and descends by the cage so that he utilizes the
weight of his body in lifting up the material by this method considerable more
building material can be taken to the scaffold by one man than can now be
accomplished. As the scaffolding is from time to time removed higher to suit the
height of the building the framework carrying the pulleys is raised higher up the
perpendicular ladder and the rope or chain lengthened accordingly.
A NEW OR IMPROVED AUTOMATIC ALARM SOUNDING APPARATUS TO PREVENT SHIPS FROM GROUNDING
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Lorentz Albert Groth at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 17th April 1882. a communication
from abroad by John Nilsson, Captain, of Stockholm in the Kingdom of
Sweden.
LORENTZ ALBERT GROTH K. G. V Civil Engineer and Proprietor of the
Scandinavian Patent Office under the firm of L. A. Groth & Co 30 Finsbury
Pavement London E.C. "A NEW OR IMPROVED AUTOMATIC ALARM SOUNDING
APPARATUS TO PREVENT SHIPS FROM GROUNDING a communication from abroad
by John Nilsson, Captain, of Stockholm in the Kingdom of Sweden
"
This invention relates to an apparatus to prevent ships from grounding
The apparatus which is to be attached to the forepart of the ship consists of two
arms connected at an angle and moveable round a tap in a bracket which is
fastened to the ship. One arm is longer than the other and when placed vertically
reaches about eight feet deeper than the stern of the ship Through a tap at the
end of the short aim a rod is moveable. This rod which passes along the bow of
the ship steadied by guide brackets is at its upper end provided with teeth these
teeth when the rod is drawn downwards move a hammer which strikes against a
bell and also closes an electrical current whereby a signal bell placed in the engine
room is sounded.
When sailing in waters where danger is apprehended the long arm is placed in a
vertical position. When nearing a ground the long armn which is the first to
touch the ground is pushed back the rod is pulled downwards the tooth presses the
hammer and closes the electrical current that leads to the bell in the engine room
and this is sounded at the same time that the hammer falls against the bell At
this signal the engine can be instantly reversed or stopped so that the speed is
reduced the ship is thereby prevented from touching the ground or in any case the
violence of the shock is greatly lessened
IN DRIVING CHAINS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by William Hartcliffe at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 29th July 1882.
WILLIAM HARTCLIFFE of Salford in the County of Lancaster.
IN DRIVING CHAINS
"
"IMPROVEMENTS
My improvements relate to driving or pitch chains known as Slaters bowl
chains for which letters patent were granted to Jumes Slater bearing date
October 12th 1864 No 2515.
In performing my invention I make a chain of links or brackets constructed in
the following manner --I make the inner links or brackets of brass or other metal,
the sides of each inner link being connected together near each end by solid metal
wrought or cast: I form or drill holes through these solid parts to receive the pins
which are passed through the ends of the outer links and riveted to them to
connect the inner and outer links; the inner links hinge or turn on these pins :
between the ends of the links I fit pins or rivets on which I place antifriction
bowls and these bowls enter the recesses in the chain wheels and receive or impart
the power to be transmitted by the chain or 1 fit studs without bowls to transmit
the power the pins connecting the links and the metal in which they have their
bearing do not bear against the chain wheels to transmit power but are used only
to connect the links forming the chain. I may employ more than one rivet and
bowl or stud between the ends of each link to transmit power when long links
are used.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF HANDLES OF TABLE CUTLERY AND HANDLES OF OTHER SIMILAR ARTICLES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Fee at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 7th September 1882.
JOHN FEE of Sheffield in the County of York IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF HANDLES OF TABLE CUTLERY AND HANDLES
OF OTHER SIMILAR ARTICLES
This invention relates to improvements in the construction and manufacture of
handles of table cutlery, and handles of other similar articles such as Fish-carvers,
Fish-knives, Butter-knives, Forks, et cetera
This invention consists of a combined metallic and non-metallic handle, the
metallic portion being made from a strip (or strips) of sheet metal which forms a
complete handle but which is indented or recessed to receive and retain the non-
metallic portion. The metallic portion of the handle may be of silver, german
silver, brass, or other similar or suitable substance, and the non metallic portion may
be ivory, pearl, celluloid, tortoiseshell or other suitable substance which will serve
to ornament the handle
In manufacturing the improved handle the strips of metal are first stamped in
dies to the required shape the indentations or recesses being made therein without
cutting away the metal, the sides of the recesses are drilled to receive screws or
rivets, and the meeting edges of the stamped strip are brazed or soldered together
(or otherwise joined) to form a complete metallic handle, one of the aforesaid non-
metallic substances is then inserted in the indented or recessed part and screws or
rivets are inserted in it through the raised sides of the recess to secure it in
position. The handle thus formed is strong, cheap, and highly ornamental
A ferrule to receive an ornamental bolster is, or can be, forined with the aforesaid
handle
The blade or tang of the blade is secured in the aforesaid handle in the ordinary
manner
IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL ECONOMISERS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Samuel Elson and Valentine Eastwood
at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 16th October 1882.
SAMUEL ELSON and VALENTINE EASTWOOD both of Castleton in the County of
Lancaster, Engineera "IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL ECONOMISERS
"
Our Invention relates to the fuel economisers in which the water is conveyed
into vessels which are outwardly exposed to the heated gases, the water being
conveyed by means of a tube of comparatively small diameter which extends
nearly to the bottom or inner end of the said vessel. In practice the said tube
becomes obstructed and is not readily cleaned.
According to our Invention we arrange for the said tube to be so inserted in its
place and so readily accessible as that it may be quickly removed from its place
and cleared or be replaced with a new or cleaned pipe. The said tube extends from
an inlet pipe or passage through an outlet pipe or passage into the vessel these two
pipes being ordinarily cast together. We secure the end of the tube by means of
a conical collar within a conical recess in the bottom of the inlet pipe and we
close the aperture through which it is passed by means of a screw cap or a cap
which can be secured in place by means of a bolt or of bolts. When the tube is
to be withdrawn the said cap is removed and a tool is passed in and is caused to.
engage with the tube so that it can be withdrawn." For this purpose we may
form projections in the end of the tube so that the tool can be entered and then
partly rotated to take hold of the tube. The said tube may be otherwise formed
than with a conical collar and may be arranged to be screwed into position by
means of a tool or the end of the tube may project into the aforesaid cap. In some
cases a rod having an end collar or button may be passed through the tube to
withdraw it.
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF UNITING PIECES OF WHALEBONE
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Arthur Charles Henderson at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 10th May 1882. A communi-
cation from abroad by Felix Nicolas Robin Manufacturer of the city of Paris
in the Republic of France.
ARTHUR CHARLES HENDERSON of 6 Southampton Buildings Holborn in the
county of Middlesex AN IMPROVED METHOD OF UNITING PIECES OF WHALEBONE
A communication from abroad by Felix Nicolas Robin Manufacturer of the city of
Paris in the Republic of France
The object of the invention is to unite the small and equal or unequal, and what
has hitherto been considered as waste pieces of whalebone and so rendering them
of commercial value.
This is effected in the following manner, the ends to be united are ground or
otherwise tapered and superposed one on the other, the thickness of these two
parts when so placed being a little less than the uncut part of the bone, this
inequality of thickness being compensated for by a metal plate of brass, copper, or
german silver, the edges of which are previously bent and the ends terminating in
tongue pieces which lap round the junction.
The ends of the whalebone are shaped like the tongue of a strap so as to exactly
fit the metal plate which binds the two ends together, and when the parts are in
situ, the whole is placed in a press and by aid of a stroke or two of a punch,
holes are made in the metal plate which firmly unites it to the bone, and thus the
junction has all the flexibility of the bone itself combined with strength and
security.
By this method of union any length of whalebone may be made from bits of
equal or unequal lengths.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING CLOTH OR OTHER WEBS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Darling at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 3rd March 1882.
.
JOHN DARLING, of Glasgow in the County of Lanark North Britain-" IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING CLOTH OR OTHER WEBS
"3
This Invention which relates to improvements in apparatus for measuring cloth
and other webs is applicable for measuring webs in the rolled or folded as well as
in the open state. The apparatus for measuring webs in the rolled state consists
of a box of a convenient size to be held in the hand, and at one side of which
there projects a thin tube or tubes of small diameter.-Inside the box there is
provided an axis to which the inner end of a thin and strong cord is attached, and
this axis has a handle at the outside of the box so that by turning the axis round
the cord is wound on to the axis, whereby a considerable length of cord may be
conveyed into the box.-The cord is marked into yards, feet, inches, or other
divisions and is the measuring part of the apparatus.
In using the apparatus for measuring a rolled or folded web, the outer end of
the cord is fixed by a pin or otherwise to the inner end of the roll or folds, and the
thin tube being simultaneously entered between the folds, is passed by the hand of
the person using the apparatus round and round, or backwards and forwards
between the layers of the web until the outer end of the web is reached.-The
length of cord unwound in the operation exactly corresponds to the length of the
web. After the measuring operation is thus completed the cord is wound into the
box again by means of the handle attached to the axis.
In a modification of this apparatus the box may be dispensed with and the cord
passed through the tube or its equivalent alone held in the hand of the operator,
but the box for containing the cord is preferable.
For measuring webs in the flat or open state as is usually practised in drapers
shops, when measuring off pieces of cloth from a web, the apparatus is attached to
a plate and fixed down upon the counter it being so arranged that the person
purchasing the cloth as well as the person selling it can simultaneously read off the
quantity measured upon a counting face or indicator. This counting face or
indicator has a succession of numbers marked on it to indicate yards feet, or inches,
and there is a fixed point against which the person measuring the cloth places

page_text: the web, in measuring, as for example from yard to yard; and at a yard's distance
from the stop there is another stop, which the hand of the measurer touches as
each yard is measured off.-The touch of the hand of the measurer causes the
stop to yield and to operate a ratchet, which again operates either directly or
indirectly the counting face or indicator.-The counting face or indicator is
provided with a spring which being released allows the counting face or indicator
to return to its normal position after the completion of each measuring action.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY FOR SPINNING FIBRES
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Edmund Tweedale of Accrington in the County of
Lancaster Manager for an Invention of IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY FOR
SPINNING FIBRES
"
(Void by reason of the Patentee having neglected to file a Specification in
pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent.)
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Edmund Tweedale at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 18th December 1882.
EDMUND TWEEDALE of Accrington in the County of Lancaster Manager
"IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINERY FOR SPINNING FIBRES
This invention has reference to the class of ring spinning machinery wherein
centrifugal action causes the yarn to "balloon" or rotate in the outline of a cone or
ellipse and so is liable to encounter the yarn or "end" on the two adjoining
spindles and to prevent which wires known as ballooning wires are employed.
According to my invention I connect the ballooning wires on the opposite sides
of the frame or machine the said wires being attached to bell crank levers carried
on studs one arm of the bell crank being connected by a link with a shaft central
to the machine there being a like bell crank and connection with the said shaft on
each side of the machine and by means of a hand lever enables the attendant
simultaneously to move both wires in and out of working position at one operation
and the said attachment and wires are also connected with the lifting or traverse
motion or other going part of the machine as to be simultaneously and automatically
lowered or removed so soon as the winding on of the yarn has been attained to a
degree when it is no longer necessary or desirable the said ballooning wires should
be in active or working position.
IMPROVEMENTS IN FUSIBLE PLUGS FOR PREVENTING EXPLOSIONS IN STEAM BOILERS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Burton and Robert Byrnes at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 7th December 1882.
* JOHN BURTON of the Borough Brass and Iron Works Staleybridge in the
County of Chester and ROBERT BYRNES of the same place Foreman Brass Finisher
in the employ of the said John Burton "IMPROVEMENTS IN FUSIBLE PLUGS FOR
PREVENTING EXPLOSIONS IN STEAM BOILERS
"
This invention relates to the construction of a fusible plug which in case of
being burnt out can be replaced without entering the boiler and which when
blown out presents a larger outlet for the escape of steam than has hitherto been
practicable.
In carrying out our invention we employ a cap or thimble of brass which is
inserted inside the body of the plug and forced up by means of a screwed ferrule
turned by a suitable key so as to make a tight joint against an annular feather
edge upon the body of the plug.
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The point or portion of this thimble projecting through the body of the plug
into the boiler is formed separate from the other part and is held in position by a
layer of ordinary fusible metal being run in between the two and this without
the assistance of the screw thread which has hitherto been used and which is
liable to become fouled and presents a difficulty when a fresh fusible portion has
to be introduced.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR PAINTING THE INTERIOR OF HOUSES, AND FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Michaelis Menge and Herrmann
Krause at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 1st April 1882.
MICHAELIS MENGE of No 158 Schönhauser Allee Berlin, painter, and HERRMANN
KRAUSE of Kurstrasse No 30 Berlin aforesaid locksmith, in the German Empire,
"IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR PAINTING THE INTERIOR OF HOUSES, AND
FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES,"
This invention has for its object to facilitate the painting of floors of apartments
with oil-paint.
The apparatus consists chiefly of a colour receptacle preferably of sheet iron,
attached to the lower end of a handle and carrying a brush or distributor for
spreading the colour equally over the floor. The colour receptacle contains a sieve
for preventing impurities from reaching the outlet openings in the bottom of the
receptacle, which can be more or less closed by means of a movable slide. The
latter is attached to a rod which passes through the hollow handle and is at its
upper extremity provided with a button or handle. Instead of the slide, a rotary
valve may be used for regulating the outflow of paint, and the slide or valve may
be kept closed by means of a spring. The apparatus is used by moving it forward
in front of the painter, so that the brush travels before the spray or stream of
paint issuing from the receptacle along the whole width of the brush. Subsequently
the slide or valve is closed and the paint discharged from the receptacle distributed
by moving the brush sideways, for which purpose the sides of the brush are
converging towards the front so as to form nearly a triangle, and the handle of the
apparatus is made capable of yielding by elasticity on both sides, preferably by
making it of two halves joined together in the vertical plane which contains the
axis of the handle or stick.
For supporting the apparatus we use a stand to the upper end of which is hinged
a short lever connected with the stick by means of a ring sliding along the latter
and arrested by stop-pins.
Instead of attaching the brush to the front of the colour receptacle, the latter
may be situated over the brush and the paint made to flow direct into the brush.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN AXLE-BLOCKS FOR CARRIAGES دو
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Richard Palmer at the Office of the
Commissioners of Patents on the 4th September 1882.
"
RICHARD PALMER of Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Coachbuilder,
IMPROVEMENTS IN AXLE-BLOCKS FOR CARRIAGES
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My Invention relates principally to carriages provided with springs and consists
in a novel construction or arrangement of elastic axle-block which is interposed
between the spring and the axle with the object of still further softening or
neutralizing the shocks arising from the inequalities of the road. The axle block is
composed of a pad of vulcanised caoutchouc which is firmly held between two
plates or straps of steel or other metal the said plates being secured together at the
ends by bolts or rivets. For convenience of securing the plates together they may
be constructed with double jaws and eyes through the centres of which the bolts
are passed when the parts are put together the boits being preferably surrounded
by sheaths or ferules of caoutchouc The axle block thus constructed is secured
by bolts, clips or any other suitable means between the spring and the axle, the said
bolts or clips being attached to the confining plates or straps so as not to interfere
with the elasticity of the pad, and to prevent the resilience of the caoutchouc for
administering destructive shocks to the bolts or other means of attachment as
would be the case if the said bolts were to pass through the elastic pad.
Axle-blocks constructed in accordance with my Invention are also applicable to
wheeled vehicles other than those provided with springs.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DECORATION OF WALLS AND OTHER SURFACES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by John Henry Johnson at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 12th December 1882. Communicated
to him from Charles Juncker a person resident at Paris in the Republic of
France.
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JOHN HENRY JOHNSON of 47 Lincolns Inn Fields in the County of Middlesex
Gentleman "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DECORATION OF WALLS AND OTHER SURFACES
a communication to me from Charles Juncker a person resident at Paris in the
Republic of France
This Invention relates to the preparation and application of materials for
ornamenting or decorating purposes such as the ornamentation or decoration of
walls, fabrics glass and other surfaces and it consists in preparing and applying
natural and other objects or materials suitable for decorating purposes (such as
leaves, flowers, ferus and the like or lace or other fabrics) in the manner hereinafter
described.
In carrying out this Invention the crude materials such as flowers, plants leaves,
for example, (associated or not with cords, ribbons or other articles) are first
immersed in a solution of gutta percha-A sheet of gutta percha is then applied to
the surface of the wood, wall, fabric, glass or other object or article that is to be
decorated by means of heat and moisture-The materials after immersion in the
solution of gutta percha are arranged in position upon this sheet of gutta percha
and another sheet of gutta percha is then laid over the materials and heat and
moisture being again applied this sheet is worked into all the depressions and
caused to assume the exact contour of surface of the materials over which it is
laid-The decoration thus fixed then presents the appearance of carved work.
The process of bronzing, gilding, varnishing, colouring, painting and the like
may be proceeded with; that is to say, any suitable means may then be adopted to
give the work the desired finished effect by known processes of treatment.
Before receiving the colour, varnish or bronze powder the surface may be plated
with metal preferably tin or lead in the case of large work and preferably with
copper in the case of small articles the strength or thickness of the said plating
being duly proportioned to the nature of the materials. The tin or lead plating is
effected by employing these metals in the form of thin sheets or foil; the sheet or

page_text: foil is covered with gutta percha and then being applied to the surface of the
materials by means of heat and pressure is caused to adhere to and follow all the
irregularities or variations in their surface. This plating process renders plants
better adapted to take colouring or bronzing.
The materials prepared as hereinbefore described may be plated with copper by 5
the ordinary electro metallurgical processes.
It is proposed to name the decoration effected by means of this Invention
"Silvain-Decor "
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES TO HORSE-SHOES TO PREVENT SLIPPING
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by James Copland Worthington at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 13th January 1882.
JAMES COPLAND WORTHINGTON of Lowestoft in the County of Suffolk.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES TO HORSE-SHOES TO PREVENT SLIPPING."
My Invention relates to appliances to horseshoes for the purpose of preventing
slipping, these appliances being of the following kind. A cross bar of metal is
notched at both ends so that its middle parts fits into the recess of the horseshoe and
its projecting ends lie against the lower surface of the front arch of the shoe. One
of the notched ends has a projecting pin which enters a hole bored horizontally
through the shoe, or a groove cut in the face of the shoe and the other end has a
similar pin sliding in a longitudinal hole of the bar and pushed outwards by a spring
so as to enter a corresponding hole or groove at the other side of the shoe. The cross
bar has on its ends projecting studs which operate as roughing studs and which
may be formed in one piece with the bar or may be screwed or rivetted into the
ends thereof so that when they become worn they may be replaced by new studs.
To prevent slipping on pavements such as asphalt the studs instead of being of
metal are made of caoutchouc or similar material secured to the crossbar. In
applying this cross bar to a horse-shoe the fixed pin is inserted into the one hole or
groove and the other pin is made by pushing the crossbar laterally to latch into
the other hole or groove. For removing the bar the sliding pin is pushed back by
inserting a pin into its hole from the outside of the shoe and the bar can then be
removed. There may be a sliding spring pin or latch at both ends of the bar.
The cross bar instead of being held as above described by a pin at one end and a
spring latch at the other or by spring latches at both ends may be secured to the
shoe by passing a pin screwed at its end through a longitudinal hole in the bar and
corresponding holes in the shoe. In cases where three roughing studs are desired,
the third stud for the front of the shoe may be on a bar projecting forwards from
the bar above described, the end of this bar being similarly secured by a spring
latch engaging in a hole or groove at the front part of the shoe, or it may be by a
fixed pin the cross bar having in that case two spring latches with bevilled ends so
that it can be sprung into its place.
AND APPERTAINING TO RAILWAY WAGON OR CARRIAGE COUPLINGS
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by William Johnson at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 3rd October 1882.
"IMPROVEMENTS
"
WILLIAM JOHNSON of Liverpool in the County of Lancaster.
IN AND APPERTAINING TO RAILWAY WAGON OR CARRIAGE COUPLINGS
This invention consists in forming the coupling with one or more elbow joints
that is joints with a stop preventing the links from rotating one on another
beyond the desired point preferably 180 degrees. Second. In coupling in the
following manner. Throwing back the coupling of one wagon preferably the
stationary one so as to stand up against the end of said wagon. Then as the two
wagons come in contact the jerk causes the coupling to fall into the hook of the
corresponding wagon-or if it sticks as it might in rare instances of very gentle
contact a man with a bar can at once knock it down into place. The links are
preferably linked with pins and backstops and the outer end link is made with a
broad loop so as to catch the hook. To uncouple all that is required is to knock
up the link with a bar placed over the buffer. In this way all getting between the
wagons while coupling and uncoupling is avoided and thus the enormous number of
fatal accidents now occurring from this cause may be obviated. Another great
advantage of my invention is that it can be used with the present form of wagons
and can be applied to existing stock. Farther that it requires no extra apparatus
to couple or uncouple than an ordinary pole or bar.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES' WHEREBY GREATER STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by Joshua Jordison Danks at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 13th November 1882.
JOSHUA JORDISON DANKS [of 56 Webber Row Blackfriars Road in the county
of Surrey] IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES' WHEREBY GREATER
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY IS GAINED
Hair and fibre of every description having been woven in a loom previous to
being screwed and nailed together with wood forms a more durable brush at a
considerable less saving in the cost of manufacture and the said brush I have
styled or named The Royal Albert
AN IMPROVED SYPHON FOR DRAWING OFF LIQUIDS.
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Frederick Sara, of Plymouth in the County of Devon
for an Invention of AN IMPROVED SYPHON FOR DRAWING OFF LIQUIDS.
(Void by reason of the Patentee having neglected to file a Specification in
pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent.)
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Frederick Sara at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 1st July 1882.
FRED[E]RICK SARA of Plymouth in the County of Devon "AN IMPROVED
SYPHON FOR DRAWING OFF LIQUIDS
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My Invention relates to an improved syphon for drawing off liquids from casks
and other receptacles and consists in an improved combination of means for
charging the syphon with liquid and thereby displacing the air contained, in order
to establish its action, instead of exhausting the air as usually practised At or
near the bend of the syphon is fixed a funnel or open vessel communicating with
the syphon by a tube which is preferably in line with the short leg of the syphon
and is provided with a stop cock. This stop cock is geared with a rack rod
extending down alongside the short leg of the syphon and having affixed to its
lower end a valve (or it might be another stop cock similarly geared with the rack
rod) adapted to close the orifice at the foot of the said leg which is provided with
a suitable guard to protect it from injury. The rack rod is fitted to slide in guides
and by its means the valve at the foot of the syphon leg is closed by the act of
opening the stop cock and vice versa.
The mode of charging the syphon is as follows:-The stop cock above the syphon
bend being closed and the valve at the foot of the short leg being open-the said
leg is placed in the cask or other vessel to be emptied. The funnel being filled
with liquid the stop-cock is then opened and the valve at same time closed whereby
the syphon is completely charged with the liquid from the funnel. As soon as the
liquid flows from the long leg the stop-cock is closed and the valve opened when
the action of the syphon will be established and it will then continue drawing
from the cask or vessel