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Year: 1889

page_text: I, JAMES WALLIS of 133 and 135 Euston Road, London N.W. in the County of
Middlesex, Musical Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to banjos and consists in an improved construction of the
hoop upon which the skin is stretched.
Heretofore such hoops have generally been made of wood or of metal, the first being
more or less unsightly, and the second requiring to be kept bright and giving more-
over a metallic tone to the instrument and by reason of the thinness of their edge
liable to wear the clothing of the player.
The improved hoop is designed to combine the toughness and good tonic properties
of wood with an exterior appearance equal in point of finish to anything yet devised,
to possess also a surface not liable to discolor or tarnish and easily cleaned.
The invention consists in constructing the hoop of two parts, namely, an inner
annular part or main body of wood, made for instance as wooden hoops at present are
made for the same purpose, and an outer annular part of celluloid of any suitable color
of extent and size sufficient to exactly cover and wholly conceal the inner wooden
hoop.
Where the hoop is made as just described I prefer also to make the keys, or pins
which tension the strings, the frets or finger position marks, and all other inlaid
work of similar nature out of celluloid of color to match the hoop, so that the good
appearance of the banjo is greatly enhanced.
The inner annulus of the hoop may also be made of metal, but I prefer to make the
same of wood as above mentioned.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
J claim is :-
1. In banjos the construction of hoop of an inner annulus of wood or metal, with
an outer annulus of celluloid, substantially as set forth.
. In a banjo having a hoop with celluloid exterior surface, the construction of the
string keys, frets, finger position marks, etc., of celluloid in accordance therewith,
substantially as set forth.
Dated this 19th day of March 1889.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.('.
Agents to Applicant.
A New or Improved Method for Sweetening Margarine, Butter, and other Oils and Fats.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 28th Dec., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Method for Sweetening Margarine, Butter, and
other Oils and Fats.
I PHILIPP HEINZ of the firm of P. P. Heinz Oil Manufacturers of Frankfurt a/ Main
in the Empire of Germany do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to margarine, butter, or similar substances and to fats and
oils of any kind hereinafter referred to as fat.
Since it is often advantageous to sweeten such fats as for instance in various
industrial or manufacturing processes where the action of fat is rendered more
energetic by such sweetening it has been sought for some time to discover a method
to add to fat a certain sweetness. Up to the present these efforts have been without
success because all the heretofore proposed substances for this purpose were insoluble
in fat therefore they could not mix properly with the latter.
The new or improved method is based upon the employment of saccharine as a
sweetening substance. It dissolves completely in fat and may be used for giving the
latter any desired degree of sweetness.
The method of sweetening the fat is performed as follows.
To sweeten solid fat, the latter is first liquified or melted and then intimately
mixed with the saccharine until the latter is dissolved. The degree of sweetness,
that is, the dissolving property of the fat for saccharine depends upon the temperature
of the fat.
The sweeter one desires the fat to be, and the more saccharine therefore one
desires to dissolve in the fat the higher should be the temperature of the latter.
To sweeten liquid fat the procees is just the same, except that the fat does not
require to be previously melted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The method or process for sweetening fats or oils of any kind, margarine, butter or
similar substances with saccharine by mixing saccharine with such substances at a
higher or lower temperature according to the degree of sweetness desired until the
saccharine is dissolved.
1009.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
A (OMBINED NUT LOCK AND FISH PLATE
Year: 1889

page_text: I, GUSTAVE COOK, Machinist, of New Orleans in the county of Orleans, and State
of Louisiana, United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of my inven-
tion for "A (OMBINED NUT LOCK AND FISH PLATE" and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to an improvement in a combined nut-lock, and fish-plate, in
which a wedge is made to operate in conjunction with fish-plates, and bolts, and the
objects of my invention are to provide a nut-lock and fish-plate for railroads, and
bridges that will keep the nut on the bolt in a positive position.
I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying drawings,
in which,
Figure 1 is a side view with the nut-lock, and fish-plate in position.
Figure 2 is an end view.
Figure 3 is a top view of the fish-plate.
Figure 4 is a side view of the fish-plate.
Figure
5 is a top view of the nut-lock.
Figure 6 is a side view of the nut-lock.
Similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
B represents a fish-plate through which bolts K pass and E are openings for said
bolts. Care shoulders, and F are wedge-shaped lugs, with the thinner portion
facing inward. A designates a wedge-shaped plate, having a longitudinally open
slot, forming legs band on the edges of its upper surface it is provided with longi-
tudinal shoulders or ribs H.
The free end of each leg b is provided on its outer edge with teeth D. When
the bolts K have been inserted, and the nuts screwed thereon, the fish-plate B is
placed so that it rests against the rail. Then the thin end of the plate or nut-lock A
is placed on the end of the fish-plate B and moved forward on the same with its
legs straddling the bolts, and the nuts riding over the face of the said plate between
the shoulders H.

page_text: As the plate A is moved forward, the wedge action carries it upwards against the
nuts, and the said forward movement carries the toothed ends of the legs between
the lugs F, by which means they are firmly held, there being enough resiliency in
the said legs to keep the said lugs firmly engaged between the teeth.
As will be seen, the nuts are prevented from turning by the shoulders H, while
the plates are firmly locked together, and they cannot move out of engagement with
the bolts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A combined nut-lock and fish-plate formed of two plates, one of which is wedge-
shaped having legs formed by the slot, and provided at their free ends with teeth
arranged to be engaged by the lugs on the fish-plate, both plates being provided on
the top edges with longitudinal shoulders, or ribs, substantially as described.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: I, THOMAS SMITH of Longside Lane Bradford, in the County of York Skep Maker
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This invention consists in fixing the shoe of the skep to the skep by means of metal
bands or straps in place of the bolts hitherto employed also in forming the corners of
the skeps.
To carry out my invention I form horizontal slots in the shoes of the skep through
which I pass sheet metal bands or straps, which are then turned up at each side and
woven in between the meshes of such side thereby forming a secure connection with
the shoes and the skep.
The other part of my invention consists in employing a single oval or circular
section bar formed of deal, ash, oak or other suitable material for each corner in place
of the two willow bars hitherto employed.
In order to enable my invention to be fully understood, 1 will proceed to describe
the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which-Fig. 1 represents a
sectional elevation of part of any improved skep, Fig. 2 represents a front elevation of
the shoe of my improved skep showing the slot holes through which the metal bands
pass, Fig. 3 represents a section of a bar for forming the corners of the skep, and Fig. 4,
represents a section of an oval bar for the same purpose.
Similar letters refer to similar parts in all the Figures.
The shoes A of the skep have slot holes B, formed through them, through which the
metal bars or straps (are passed, after which they are woven in between the
meshes D, represented in dotted lines of the bottom of the skep, and the meshes E, at
each side of the skep where they are turned over as shown at F.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
I. A Skep or basket constructed in the manner herein described.
II. Fixing the shoes of skeps or baskets to the basket by means of sheet metal
bands in place of bolts, in the manner herein described.
III. Forming the corners of skeps or baskets of circular or oval section bars
substantially as described and represented in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this way o
204
FRANK JOS. WALWORTH,
Town Hall Chambers, Bradford,
Agent for the Applicant.
1
FRANK JOS. WALWORTH,
Town Hall Chambers, Bradford,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Fastener for Post-bags and other Articles, which Once Closed Cannot be Opened without being Destroyed or Showing Signs of its having been Tampered with.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June; 1889
Complete Specification Left, 24th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 21st June, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fastener for Post-bags and other Articles, which Once
Closed Cannot be Opened without being Destroyed or Showing
Signs of its having been Tampered with.
EDWARD BELSHAW Sunnyside 273 High Road, Lee, Kent, S.E. Civil Servant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of a metal band having a barb or spring catch at one end and
a socket, into which the catch fits, at the other. The band is bent to form a ring so
that when the catch is pressed into the socket it cannot be again withdrawn. The
ring remains permanently closed.
1000
EDWD. BELSHAW.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fastener for Post-bags and other Articles, which Once
Closed Cannot be Opened without being Destroyed or Showing
Signs of its having been Tampered with.
I EDWARD BELSHAW of Sunnyside, 273 High Road, Lee, S.E. Civil Servant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide an improved means of readily and
efficiently securing against being opened post, mail, and dispatch bags and other
articles.
It consists of a band of steel or other suitable material bent to the shape of part of
a ring and having a barb or spring catch at one end and a socket, into which the said
barb or spring catch fits, at the other.
In using the fastener or spring clip it is clasped round or through any bag or other
article, or the hasp thereof or its equivalent that it may be required to secure, and the
spring catch of the fastener is pressed into the socket thereof until it passes beyond
the stop or shoulder at the mouth of the socket. The catch will then spring open into
position inside the socket and be permanently held there. The fastener cannot then
be again opened without being cut or broken or showing signs of having been
tampered with.
The band of the Fastener may contain the title and necessary name or trade mark.
In order that my said invention and the manner of performing may be properly
understood I hereunto append a sheet of explanatory drawings :-
Figs. 1 & 2 represent the Fastener open.
:-

page_text: or dimensions now given by way of illustration, but I claim every alteration of which
my Fastener is capable, to suit the different purposes for which it may be required,
without departing from the main characteristics of my said invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
An improved Fastener for readily and efficiently securing against being opened,
post, mail, and dispatch bags and other articles substantially as herein shown and
described.
EDWD. BELSHAW.
Improvements in Stockings.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 18th July, 1890-Accepted, 2nd Aug.. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stockings.
WILLIAM HATTER, Hosiery Buyer 70 Mornington Road Regents Park N.W.
EDWARD TERRY partner in the Firm of Debenham & Freebody, Wigmore Street W.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
We purpose that the whole foot of stocking shall be made double, top as well as
bottom, and to continue six inches or more from sole of foot up the leg, thereby
increasing the durability and power of resistance rendered necessary by the friction
caused by the top of shoes or boots during wear.
Dated this 24th day of December 1889.
WILLIAM HAYTER.
EDWARD TERRY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stockings.
We WILLIAM HAYTER of 70 Mornington Road N.W. Buyer and EDWARD TERRY,
partner in the firm of Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London, W.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described, and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
j
This invention relates to making stockings to wear longer than they now do, by the
introduction of additional threads in the weaving which we term "Treble splicing."
To enable our invention to be properly understood we will describe how the same is
carried into effect by aid of the accompanying drawing of a stocking made according
to our invention. The treble splice is produced by means of an extra thread carrier,
or thread layer added to the machine, the said carrier is used or brought into work
by operator at B, as required. In this particular make of goods we use three threads
from E, F to D and by means of the thread carrier introduced at A which carries a
stout extra thread, along with the yarn used in the leg; to strengthen the heel for
wearing purposes, an extra carrier is introduced at B, where thread carrier A is
thrown out of gear, allowing the extra carrier to lay a finer extra thread than is put
in ankle and heel, over the ankle part H up to point C, which thread is continued
down to D, and afterwards the toe end is finished off with the stouter thread. By the
means we have described, we are able to extra splice all over, the wearing parts
without using so extra stout a yarn, as is usually used in the parts G, and
apparently without increasing the thickness of the parts which greatly add to
the wear.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed; we declare that what
we claim is ;
Increasing the durability of the stockings at the wearing parts by splicing an
additional finer thread over the same, substantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of July 1890.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in or relating to Gasallers, Gas Brackets, Lamps, and like Articles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 19th June, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 29th July, 1889-Accepted, 21st Sept., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Gasallers, Gas Brackets, Lamps, and
like Articles.
GEORGE GATHERCOLE 8 Kelmore Grove East Dulwich London Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A metal ring the bottom edge of which is scalloped and perforated-the perfora-
tions are for the purpose of suspending glass lustres therefrom-the top part of ring
is moulded flat forming a rest for gas globes.
The ring with lustres, i.e., "Applique Lustrette" is intended to be placed on
gallery of burner, and the ordinary gas globes placed on the top, thereby adding to
globes an effective ornamentation.
1000
GEORGE GATHERCOLE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Lamps, and
like Articles.
GEORGE GATHEROOLE 8 Kelmore Grove East Dulwich Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention consists of a metal ring as shown in specimen drawing Fig. 2 the
bottom edge of which is ornamented and perforated-the perforations are for the
purpose of suspending lustre pendants therefrom-the top part of the ring is moulded
forming a rest for glass or china globes. The ring with lustre pendants or like
ornaments is intended to be placed on the gallery of burner and gas globes, lamp
globes and like articles placed on the top thereby adding to such articles an effective
ornamentation as shown in drawing Figure 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
An ornamentation that is separate yet can be easily and quickly applied to
ordinary gas globes, lamp globes and like articles.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1889.
GEORGE GATHERUULE.
An Improved Tuyere.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 18th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1890
EMOYISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tuyere.
I SAMUEL KEARTLAND No. 8 Mill Street, Lambeth in the County of Surrey Iron
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is an improved mode of constructing Tuyre Irons with
removeable nozzles.
For the purpose of my invention I make the tuyre-iron with a removeable nozzle
which I fit to the body of the tuyre iron with a male and female joint rendered
steam-tight with red lead in the usual manner.
1 secure the two castings together by projecting lugs with bolts and keys or nuts
or I make the lugs interlock with each other forming thereby what is known as a
bayonet joint.
Dated this 19th day of Munch 1080
SAML. KEARTLAND.
SPECIFICATION.
COMPLETE
An Improved Tuyere.
SAMUEL KEARTLAND of No. 8 Mill Street. Lambeth in the County of Surrey, Iron
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is an improved mode of constructing Tuyere Irons with
removeable nozzles and in the manner of fixing them.
For the purpose of my invention I make the Tuyere irons with removeable nozzles
which fit to the body of the tuyere irons with male and female joints rendered steam
tight with red lead in the usual manner.
I secure the two castings together by means of projecting lugs or snugs with bolts
and nuts or keys or wrought iron or steel straps or hoops driven tightly on the lugs
or secured thereto by means of set-screws as shewn in drawings herewith or I make
the projecting lugs to interlock with each other so as to forin what is known as a
bayonet" joint.
*
In sheet of drawings herewith
Fig. 1. is part section and part elevation of tuyero iron and nozzle shewing mode
of making the joint and method of securing nozzle to body-casting with bolts &
keys, (S).
Fig. 2. is part end elevation of nozzle and part elevation of female side of joint
and shews relative position of lugs or snugs as the case may be.
Figs. 3 & 4, 5 6, and 7 & 8 shew various forms of lugs (L) embraced and
coupled together by iron or steel hoops or straps with or without set-screws.
The straps Figs. 7 & 8 are in each case fitted to the notched or grooved end of
the lug on the smaller section of the tuyere iron and shut down in the direction of
dotted line over the other lug and driven tightly on the same forming a species of
hinged clamp.
In order to ensure a harder and more lasting nozzle I cast the nose of the nozzle
in a chill or iron mould.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and the manner in which the same is to be utilized and performed 1 declare that
what I claim is :-
1st. The male and female joint as specified for the purpose substantially.
.2nd. The interlocking lugs described for the purpose substantially.
Dated this 29th day of June 1889
SAML. KEARTLAND.
An Adjustable Sliding Seat for Any Two-wheeled Vehicle.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Adjustable Sliding Seat for Any Two-wheeled Vehicle.
I FRED PORTER of No. 9 Saint Woollos Road Newport in the County of Monmouth
Coach Bodymaker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to an adjustable sliding seat, adaptable for use upon any two
wheeled vehicle, and has for its object, the means of readily shifting, and fixing the
same in any desired position upon the vehicle to which it may be attached, and
preventing the accidental displacement thereof.
In order that my invention and the manner of constructing and manipulating
the same may be fully understood, I have appended the accompanying sheet of
drawings.
In carrying out my invention I provide two slides s made of either wrought iron,
malliable iron or brass, working longitudinally one within the other, in the shape
of a dovetail, the outer slide being attached to the vehicle body and the inner slide
to the bottom of the seat at one end, the upper, or inner slide is provided with a
steel spring which drops into any of the holes h at the will of the operator, by
duplicating the above arrangement both sides of the vehicle and seat are fitted
alike, the raising of said springs leaves the seat free to slide backward or forward
as desired.
Two or more seats may be arranged in the same manner working upon the same
bottom slide, as shewn at A and B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
An adjustable sliding seat substantially as and for the purposes herein described and
shewn by the accompanying drawings.
FREDK. WALKER & HYDE,
4, Little Moorfields, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Tubes for Spinning and Twisting.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tubes for Spinning and Twisting.
I, CHARLES HENRY SMITH, of the firm of Messrs. John Smith and Sons, Field
Head Mills, Bradford, in the County of York, Spinner, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to certain improvements in the internal surface of the tube
attached to the wharl which together revolve round a fixed spindle on frames for
spinning and twisting, and has for its object, not only the reduction of the friction,
but the consumption of oil, or other lubricant consequent upon the surface of the
spindle as hitherto constructed working in contact with the whole of the internal
surface of the tube.
In the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1. represents a section through line a. b. of a whar], and tube constructed
according to my invention and
Fig. 2. is a full plan of the same.
I accomplish my object by forming within the tube A. from the bottom to near
the top of the same a spiral recess B. which in effect reduces the contact of the tube
with the spindle to about one half, thus preserving the steadiness of the revolution
of the tube A. on the spindle with about half the friction of those now in use, and a
consequent reduction in the consumption of oil or other lubricant.
Near to the top of the inner surface of the tube, I terminate the spiral recess B. in
a annular recess at C. with this object in view, to prevent the tube clearing itself of
the oil or other lubricant, as would be the case if the spiral recess was carried clear
to the top.
It will be readily observed that in effecting a reduction of friction on one spindle,
with a multiplication of thousands, that this my improvement will be of great public
utility.
By this my improvement, I am enabled to drive the same number of spindles with
considerably less power, and with a corresponding reduction in the consumption of

page_text: oil or other lubricant; thus effecting greater economy in the production of, or the
twisting of yarn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
The reduction of the internal surface area of tubes in contact with the spindles in
spinning and twisting machines substantially for the purpose and in the manner herein
shewn and set forth.
An Improved Plasterers' Lath.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th May, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 5th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 5th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Plasterers' Lath.
Alfred JAMES HOGAN 7 Atlantic Road Brixton London S.W. Builder &c do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
-
This invention relates to Plasterers' Laths and consists in bevelling each edge of
the lath which in conjunction with the plaster will form a "dovetail key
Dated this 7th day of May 1889.
دو
ALFRED JAMES HOGAN
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Plasterers' Lath.
ALFRED JAMES HOGAN, 7 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London S W. Builder, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to plasterers laths and consists in bevelling each edge of the
lath the reverse way-so that when the plaster is applied it will form a dovetail
shaped key-each lath also being a dovetail shape.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The dovetail shape in section of plasterers laths.
2. The key obtained for the plaster when applied by the shape of the laths when
nailed to the joists.
An Improvement in Tap-hole Bushings.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 4th July, 1890-Accepted, 30th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Tap-hole Bushings.
GEORGE RANDALL LEVETTE, Camberwell House Peckham Road London S.E.
Steward do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention I make an oval casting (sizes varying according to
requirements) with inch flange and screw holes, having a circular bush (to fit into
tap hole), with hole thro' the centre, in the face of which I cut a "V" groove, into
which is fixed cork or india-rubber packing to receive the tap.
The object of this invention is to effect a saving in the wear to the tap-hole
occasioned by continual use.
Also to overcome the difficulty of tapping by avoiding the use of paper wrapping
around the tan.
Dated this 5th day of October 1889.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Tap-hole Bushings.
GEORGE RANDALL LEVETTE, Camberwell House Peckham Road London S.E.
Steward do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
A metal casting is made, Fig. 1, with bush and flange, having a hole through the
centre "
A;" size varying according to requirements. On the top side of said
hole "A," is cut a V grove Fig. 2, B in which is inserted a ring of cork or other
substance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;
1. The casting having bush let into tap-hole to prevent wear.
2. The V grove, with ring inserted whereby the use of paper or other packing
round tap is avoided.
D
T11000
GEORGE RANDALL LEVETTE.
Improvements in Condensing and Purifying and Abating Smoke from Ordinary Fires.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1889--Accepted, 29th June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Condensing and Purifying and Abating Smoke
from Ordinary Fires.
I, HENRY JUSTINIAN NEWCOME of Shenley, Heitfordshire, Clergyman, 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.
._
Within a rectangular chimney pot of sufficient dimensions which terminates below
in a trough, fixed round the inside but with an outlet to which a pipe is attached,
two or more wire frames are placed extending from side to side, and reaching from
the top to the bottom of the chimney pot. These frames are so bent that they form
a tortuous or zigzag passage, and are covered with perforated metal, asbestos cloth
or any other material which allows water to filter from the upper to the lower side
The frames are placed at such a distance from each other that the whole volume of
smoke passes between them in its escape to the air Over each of the perforated
frames a pipe pierced at intervals with small holes allows water to drop which
passing down the perforated metal meets the ascending smoke, and washes down to
the trough below all the particles of soot which adhere to the frames The above-
mentioned pipes are all connected with an upright one in which water is kept at
high pressure in a tank below, and can be regulated by a stop cock. The pipe
connected with the trough which receives the water discharged from the frames may
be carried down to the nearest drain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1st. The use of sheets of perforated metal or other material so formed into
tortuous contracted passages for the smoke that a great portion of the soot adheres to
the surface, and is prevented from escaping and polluting the atmosphere
2nd That by the use of water constantly percolating through these sheets, the
accumulating soot is removed as quickly as formed.
Dated this 1st day of May 1889
HENRY JUSTINIAN NEWCOME.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Feb., 1889
Specification Accepted, 16th Mar., 1889
I WILLIAM BLAKELY of Dene House, Bournemouth, in the County of Hants, Estate
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:-
My Invention relates to elastic tyred wheels such as those of bicycles, tricycles,
and other vehicles, and has for its object to prevent wear of the elastic tyre and
diminish the clinging of the tyre to wet or muddy surfaces and the consequent
resistance to propulsion or traction due to the flattening of the tread of the rubber
tyre by spreading laterally at the point where it comes immediately in contact with
the ground. To this end my invention consists in the application of metal shoes to
the tyre, as hereafter described.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawing forming part of this specifi-
cation; wherein figure 1 shews a cross-section, and figure 2 a side view, of a portion
of the tyre, with my improvement applied. Figure 3 shews a cross-section of one
of the shoes separately. Figure 4 is a cross-section shewing another mode of affixing
the shoes. The same letters of reference indicate like parts in all the figures.
To the rubber tyre, affixed to the rim of the wheel in any suitable manner, are
applied short segments or shoes a of thin steel of half round or other cross section
corresponding to the profile of the tread of the rubber tyre which they embrace, as
shewn. These shoes may be attached to the wheel by pins a¹ screwed into the shoes
or having heads countersunk therein, the said pins passing through the rubber tyre
and through the rim b of the wheel and being retained by nuts or heads c at their
inner ends with or without coiled springs & placed between the heads and the wheel
rim in which the pins are free to slide to permit the elasticity of the rubber tyre
coming into play, whilst the shoes, being comparatively rigid, prevent the lateral
spreading and excessive flattening of the tyre. Or the shoes may be affixed by
inwardly projecting lips or flanges e at the sides, engaging in a lateral groove made
in the tyre which being soft and elastic admits of the shoes or clips being easily
sprung into position. The adjacent ends of the shoes or segments may be close

page_text: together or there may be small intervals between them so as to obtain a grip of the
road surface and, with the same object, the wearing surface of the shoos, instead of
being plain, may be notched or roughened with longitudinal crossed or otherwise
arranged flutes or serrations. Or they may have small holes punched in them for
the same purpose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the samo is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
"
The application, to elastic-tyred wheels, of short metal shoes or segments corre-
sponding in form to, and embracing, the tread of the tyre, so as to prevent sprending
or flattening and wear thereof, substantially as specified.
Dated this Oth day of Rohru 1984
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigarettes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 27th May, 1889-Accepted, 29th June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigarettes.
I ARTHUR WILLIAM JOHNSON of Wesley Manse, Shaw, near Oldham, Secretary
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
I take "flake tobacco" cut from the cake or from tobacco in any solid form and I
roll up one or more thicknesses of the same, closely and compactly together until the
desired diameter of cigarette to be produced is attained when I cover the roll with
an outer tube or covering of cigarette paper or tobacco leaf or other suitable outer
covering.
These rolls so manufactured may be of the ordinary length of cigarettes or
produced in long lengths may be afterwards cut up into cigarette lengths.
In this manner I manufacture cigarettes which as compared with cigarettes of the
same size made of loose tobacco as heretofore are considerably more durable or last
longer in smoking and also possess the advantage of greater rigidity. In practise it
is found that they can be more readily introduced into and supported in a mouth
piece or cigarette holder and are capable of being more completely consumed or
smoked nearer to the mouth end than in the case of cigarettes as hitherto
manufactured.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what 1
claim is :-
The improved manufacture of cigarettes substantially as hereinbefore described.
Datal this 24th day of Man 1000
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Blacking Mixture for use on Heels, Shanks, and Edges of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 25th Jan., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Blacking Mixture for use on Heels, Shanks, and Edges of
Boots and Shoes.
A communication from JOHN G. DREW, of Lynn, County of Essex, and Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, United States of America, Shoemaker.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex, M.I.M.E.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This improved blacking mixture is designed for use on the surface of shoe soles,
shanks and edges. It is used as a substitute for the finish ordinarily imparted to
said heels, shanks and edges by rubbing said parts with a heated iron, the parts
being previously blacked. To this end, the improved mixture is composed of parts
as follows-Water, one gallon, borax six ounces, gum-shellac, two and one half
pounds. The borax, shellac and water are mixed and heated till the shellac is
dissolved. To this mixture, is added a proper effective quantity (usually about one
tea-spoonful) of oil of sassafras which removes the bubbles left by union of the
shellac, borax and water. This mixture is blackened by adding a sufficient quantity
of analine black. The grade known as "Niggersine" is used and two ounces thereof
is a sufficient quantity. To this mixture is added, before using, about one tea-
spoonful of strong aqua ammonia to deepen and set the color. This mixture is
applied to the surface of the leather by means of a brush or other suitable
spreading device and when dried on the surface it gives a finish very like the
usual hand-burnished surface. It has a sufficient density to prevent penetrating
into the leather and lays smoothly on the surface of the leather.
All bubbles are
eliminated by the oil of sassafras and a surface finish is thus obtained which has a
bright polished appearance like unto and a good practical substitute for the usual
burnished surface.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by my
foreign correspondent 1 declare that what I claim is ;-
The mixture herein described composed of gum-shellac, water, borax, oil of
sassafras, ammonia and coloring matter in the proportions substantially as named.
Dated this 24th day of December 1889.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Cooking and Water Heating Pots.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 21st Oct., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Cooking and Water Heating Pots.
I THOMAS ROBINSON, of 38 Duke Street, Brighton, county of Sussex, Printer and
publisher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is chiefly intended to better utilize the round holes in the top of
Kitcheners, or cooking plates so that two or more saucepans, or other pots can he
placed over the hole, and entirely cover the same, to prevent exit of smoke. For
this purpose I make the pots of a form that will fit close together, and when two or
more are fitted together, preferably to form a round of pots. The holding together
of a set of pots may be assisted by their being set in a loose or spring ring resting
on top of kitchener plate.
Dated this 13th day of Santamber 1889
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Cooking and Water Heating Pots.
I THOMAS ROBINSON, of 38 Duke Street, Brighton, county of Sussex, Printer and
Publisher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention is chiefly intended to better utilize the round holes in the top of
kitcheners, cooking plates and gas stoves, so that two or more saucepans, or other pots
can be placed over the hole or gas to be boiled together and entirely cover the hole to
prevent exist of smoke. For this purpose I make the pots of a form that will fit
close together, so that two or more may only occupy the space now taken by one.
The holding together of a set of pots may be assisted by their being set in a band or
spring ring, resting on top of kitchener, or other plate, or they may be made so that
a portion may enter the hole of plate.
To enable my invention to be properly understood I will proceed to fully describe
the same with aid of the accompanying drawings which shews the invention applied
to saucepans.
Fig. 1. sectional view of two saucepans Fig. 2 plan.
A top of kitchener or cooking plate B, the saucepans, or other pots which may be
made with a let down part C, the pots are arranged to fit close together, to prevent
exit of smoke from fire. The drawing shews the invention as applied to two
saucepans, but it will be readily understood that a set of four could be arranged to
stand together over one hole in top A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
The improved manner of making kitchen pots substantially as herein described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
1000
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Umbrella and Walking-stick Handles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 17th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 15th Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in and connected with Umbrella and Walking-stick
Handles.
WILLIAM HENRY MARSTON 19 White Street Coventry Jeweller, Outfitter,
Pawnbroker &c. at other addresses do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for "CONVENIENT WALKING STICK OR UMBRELLA MATCHBOX HANDLE" to be as
follows:-
•
Hollow tube handle (with lid at end) to unscrew or pull off. Striking part for
matches at side & at end to be of use for holding matches or small articles solids or
liquids such as matches, pens pencils, pins, letters or papers scent, salts, spirits &
as a flask &c. &c. More particularly as a
" convenient match box."
Dated 3rd day of June 1889
WILLIAM HENRY MARSTON,
19, White Street, Coventry.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Umbrella and Walking-stick
Handles.
.
.
WILLIAM HENRY MARSTON 19 White Street Coventry & other addresses
Jeweller, Outfitter, Pawnbroker &c. &c. do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
As per drawing-hollow tube handle A with lid at the end B. to unscrew or pull off,
with striking place for matches at C. C. C. The tube being air & watertight, it is
convenient to hold liquids such as spirits, scents &c., as a flask. And solids, usable as a
wallet for papers, pens, pencils, letters &c. for sweets, pins needles, matches &c. Or
in very cold weather a hand warmer, hot water being placed therein will keep warm
a very long time.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
clain is-
1st. It makes an extremely handy matchbox, or receptacle for small articles.
2nd. Dispensing with necessity to fumble in one's pockets for inany little things.
3rd. It relieves one's pockets somewhat from overloading & stodging, or of necessity
of carrying a pocket matchbox when stick handle is used as a matchbox. Shape of
bandle same time allowing one to swing round their stick or umbrella.
Dated this 16th day of December 1889.
WILLIAM HENRY MARSTON.
Improvements in Portable Cheque and Note Book Case.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 26th Oct., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Portable Cheque and Note Book Case.
1 DANIEL VALENTINE DONEGAN of Sydenham Terrace Monkstown in the County
of Cork and of 89, South Mall in the City of Cork Ireland, Solicitor, President of
the Court of Conscience for the Borough of Cork, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to certain improvements in portable cheque and note book
case, the object being to provide a limp leather cover for enclosing and covering a
cheque book and within a double fold of the case provision is made for receiving and
holding a note or memorandum book in compact and convenient form. In the top
cover is provided the usual receptacle for a lead pencil.
In the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1, represents the case in its folded condition
and in Fig. 2, it is represented half opened showing the cheque and memorandum
books in position and showing the eyelet holes and holding straps or bands.
In carrying the invention into effect a limp leather cover is made of double
flap a, a, which when lying open is twice the length of an ordinary cheque book or
the cheque book intended to be carried in the case. In the middle distance of the
length of this case there are provided eyelet holes b, for attachment of a cross strap b¹,
or elastic band for holding the back fold of the cheque book c.
At the half distance of the inner half a', of the cheque book case there is provided
eyelet holes d, for a second band, strap or elastic piece è, for holding the memorandum
book.
Upon the outer cover a is a holding strap or elastic loop f, of practically ordinary
form. 3 is the pencil pocket.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
The Improvement in cheque and note book case as and for the purpose herein
set forth.
Dated 18th September 188
663.
DANIEL V. DONEGAN.
William Jordan,
120, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is―
First. The combination, with the band, the pad, and the coupling, of the steel dog
and screw cap, substantially as and for the purpose described.
Second. The combination, with the band and the pad, having the connecting rod, of
the coupling having slots in its sides to receive the band, the steel dog and the screw
cap, substantially as described.
Third. The combination, with the band, the pad, having the connecting rod and the
coupling, of the steel dog depressed to fit around the band and having a sharpened
rib, f, and the screw cap, substantially as described.
Fourth. In a Truss, the combination of the band, A, the recessed pad, the connecting
rod, 1), having a head at each end, the plate, b, spring, b, coupling, E, having slots, e,
steel dog, F, having depressed and sharpened rib, J, and the screw cap, G, having
opening, 9, to receive the prongs of an operating tool, substantially as set forth.
Fifth. The combination with the pad and the connecting bar, D, having opening, d,
of the plate, B, having the slotied tubular projection and the spring, b, having its
inner end passing through the slot in said tubular projection and through the
opening, d¹, substantially as and for tho purpose described.
Dated this 19th day of November 1900.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.