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IMPROVEMENTS IN PIPES FOR SMOKING TOBACCO
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM HENRY Fox, of St. Georges Road, Bristol, Bootmaker, do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PIPES FOR SMOKING
TOBACCO," 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 improvements in pipes for smoking tobacco, by means
of which a clean clay or other pipe may be inserted in the interior of a wood,
meerschaum, or other pipe, and with drawn or replaced as desired.-My Invention
is illustrated by the annexed drawing, which shows section of a tobacco pipe with
my improvements adapted thereto. I construct the bowl of the pipe in two or
more parts, with hinge or other suitable joint or joints therein, so that it may be
opened to admit the stem of a clay or other pipe, to form a lining for the same-To
make a tight joint between the two pipes I insert in the stem of the exterior or
enclosing pipe a ring of any suitable elastic or other material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
(1.) The construction of a tobacco pipe with the bowl in two or more parts,
hinged jointed, or fastened together in any suitable manner, to admit of the opening
or separation of same, as and for the purposes herein set forth.
(2.) The use of a ring of any suitable material in the stem of a pipe as herein-
before described and for the purpose set forth and shown in this specification and
the accompanying drawing.
A NEW OR IMPROVED CRANK
Year: 1884

page_text: . I JOSEPH EDWIN HOLLOWAY of Lambeth House, Westminster Bridge Road in
the County of Surrey, Clothier and Outfitter do hereby declare the nature of said
invention for "A NEW OR IMPROVED CRANK" to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to increase the power usually obtained by cranks
and consequently the speed, and the invention is applicable or useful in all cases
where crank motion is used.
According to my Invention I prolong the crank arm to double or more of.its
ordinary length and I bring the end back or double the end over; when so bent
one arm is thus longer than the other and in the case of a velocipede say of a
bicycle I connect the treadle to the end of the short arm and in this way the
treadlo revolves in the same orbit or radius as heretofore while at the same time
the power is increased owing to the additional leverage which is obtained by reason
of the prolonged double lever or arm and with the same throw as heretoforo. The
bend may assume the form of an inverted V or U with one arm in each case
prolonged.

page_text: I, JOSEPH EDWIN HOLLOWAY of Lambeth House Westminster Bridge Road in
the County of Surrey, Clothier and Outfitter do hereby declare the nature of said
invention for "A NEW OR IMPROVED CRANK" 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 increase the power usually obtained by cranks
and consequently the speed and the invention is applicable or useful in all cases
where crank motion is used.
According to my Invention I prolong the crank arm to double or more of its
ordinary length and I bring the end back or double the end over, when so bent
one arm is thus longer than the other and in the case of a velocipede say of 'a
bicycle I connect the treadle to the end of the short arm and in this way the
treadle revolves in the same orbit or radius as heretofore while at the same time
the power is increased owing to the additional leverage which is obtained by reason
of the prolonged double lever or arm and with the same throw as heretofore. The
bend may assume the form of an inverted V or U with one arm in each case
prolonged.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings is a side view of an ordinary Humber
tricycle having the cranks made of the form described that is to say prolonging the
part a and bringing it back at an angle as shown at a¹.
Figure 2 shows the invention applied to a front steering tricycle the cranked
axle being formed with prolongation a and return part a¹.
Figure 3 is an end view of a vertically inverted steam engine the crank part of
its cranked shaft being prolonged at a and made with return part a¹.
Figure 4 is an end view and Figure 5 a plan of a crank to be fixed on the end
of an engine shaft and made of the two parts a and a¹.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
First. Constructing cranks with a prolongation such as a and shorter angular
return part such as a substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
IMPROVED SET OF NINE PINS, AND BALLS, AND TABLE
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM THOMAS BLACK, of 19 Princess Street, Northampton, Cabinet-maker
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for AN IMPROVED SET OF NINE
PINS, AND BALLS, AND TABLE, to bo as follows:-
The apparatus consists of a table, with balls, and pins, so arranged that the game
of nine pins can be played thereon; and it, is illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Fig: I is a front elevation of the table.
Fig: II is a plan of the table.
Fig: III is a side elevation of the tablo.
Fig: IV is a section of the table on line D E (Fig II).
Fig: V is a perspective view of the table.
Fig: VI is an elevation and plan of one of the nine-pins used.
Fig: VII is an clevation and plan of one of the balls.
The table is made of wood, the top being covered with carpet, or the top may be
made of slate. Nine pins and three balls are used, which are turned in wood, and
have india rubber bands round their widest parts (as shown in the drawings), so as
to prevent noiso during play. A represents a hanging vallance, which is placed at
the top end of the board to prevent the rebound of the balls when thrown at the
nine pins, thus causing thera to fall into the pockets B B, into which also the pins
fall when they are knocked down.
The table can be placed on an ordinary table, or used with a special frame and
legs as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The game is to be played the same as ordinary skit:les or nino pins.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM THOMAS BLACK Church Lane, Northampton Cabinet Maker, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED SET OF NINE PINS
AND BALLS AND TABLE, 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 four improvements on the ordinary flat top skittlo
tables, the principal feature of my invention being to silence as much as possible
the noise made by the balls and skittle pins coming in contact with each other, and
falling on to the top as on the present boards or tables.
My first improvement is in the top, by having the two corners taken off at the
back end and lowered to the depth of 4 inches, forms two angle pockets, sec B. B
fig 2. Sloping from the back B fig 4 and lined with Baize or cloth for silence
The top is padded with felt and covered with carpet or cloth for silence.
The hanging valence A fig 1 and A fig 4 is weighted at the bottom to stop force
and rebounding of the played balls and skittles, which fall into the angle pockets
and are clear of the top of the table.
The set of nine pins and three balls fg 6 and 7. the improvement is in having
India rubber bands inserted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the naturo of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st The alteration of the top to form two angle pockets.
2nd The padded top for silence.
3rd The hanging valence to stop force of balls and skittle pins.
4th The inserting of India rubber bands on the nine pins and balls for silence.
1
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AN IMPROVED FLOWER-POT SAUCER
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN KNIGHT, of The Oaks, Woodmansterne, near Epsom, Surrey, Gardener
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED FLOWER-POT
SAUCER and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My.flower-pot saucer is made of the same material as the ordinary saucer at
present in use, and is also circular in shape; the feature of novelty in its con-
struction being the raised centre on which the flower-pot stands (see Fig. 1). This
centre is raised slightly above the level of the outer edge of the saucer (see Fig. 2)
and is of the same diameter as the bottom of the flower-pot which is to rest on it
(see Fig. 3); between this centre and the outer edge of the saucer is a groove or
channel. (see Fig. 2).
In using my saucer the flower-pot is placed upon the raised centre and the
groove filled with water; no slugs, woodlice, or worms can then approch the plant
in the pot, being unable to cross the water in the groove. The pot also standing
upon a level slightly above that of the edge of the saucer, all superfluous water will
drain away from it and will not, as with the saucer in ordinary use, remain around
the bottom of the pot, a condition highly injurious to the health of the roots of the
plant. When the saucer is used in the dwelling-house, where slugs &c. are not
expected, the groove need not be filled with water but will act as a receiver for the
waste water, which runs through the pot at each watering. The continual
evaporation of this water will be highly conducive to the healthy and rapid growth
of plants in the dry atmosphere of the dwelling.
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 as features of novelty are:-
(1.) The centre of the saucer raised slightly above the level of the outer edge,
allowing all superfluous water to drain away from the flower-pot.
(2.) The groove surrounding the raised centre, which, when filled with water,
protects the plant from slugs, woodlice and worms.
Dated this Twenty first day of June 1884
IMPROVED FRAME FOR WRITING SLATES
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM LEWIS of Festiniog Foundry Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Festiniog in the
County of Merioneth, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVED FRAME FOR WRITING SLATES to be as follows:-
The Frame to be made in one piece of either Steel, Iron, or Brass, with a groove
in the inside to let in the edge of the slate, to be fastened at the top end with
either a set screw or a rivet, shape to be either, half round, Oval, Square
or Round.
Having now described the nature of my invention, I declare, that what I
claim is
1st The Frame will be stronger.
2nd Will be more durable.

page_text: I, WILLIAM LEWIS of Festiniog Foundry Tanygrisiau Blaenau Festiniog in the
County of Merioneth, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for, IMPROVED
FRAME FOR WRITING SLATES and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particulary described and ascertained, in and by the following statement :-
The Frame to be bent round a plate of the same, shape and dimension as the
Slate that the frame is required for it being open at either end or sides or made in
parts and fastened with either rivets or screws The Frame to be made of either
steel, Iron, or Brass with a groove in the inside of it to let in the edge of the Slate,
shape to be either half round, ovel, square or round.
"
Having now particulary 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,
Frames for writing Slates constructed of Steel, iron or brass as hereinbefore
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CANE JUICE CLARIFIERS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE FLETCHER of Poplar Iron Works, Poplar, in the County of Middlesex
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN CANE JUICE CLARIFIERS" and in what manner the saine is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This Invention relates to improvements in the arrangement of steam clarifiers
and steam heating pans for cano juice.
The ordinary method of heating cane juice for clarifying the same is by means
of the doublo bottom plain clarifier with sometimes the addition of a steam coil
made of copper or wrought iron, or an ordinary plain cast or wrought iron pan
and internal copper or other tubes fed from a cast iron trunk inside the body of
the pan.
This Invention consists of making the inner pan of corrugated iron.
By making the inner pan of corrugated iron it is stronger than when made of
plain flat plates and thereby admits of the use of much thinner plates consequently
the conducting power of the clarifier is increased. The corrugations give about
twenty five per cent. more heating surface than the plain surface whereby somewhat
of the advantage of the extra heating surface of the tubular or coil clarifier is
obtained while the facility for cleaning is equal to that of the plain bottom type.
The Invention will be readily understood by reference to the accompanying
Drawing in which Figure 1, represents a plan and Figure 2, a section of my
improved cane juice clarifier. A, shows the steam stop valve, B, the discharge
cock arrangement. C the scum trough. D, the inner pan made of corrugated
metal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
(1.) Making the inner pan of cane juice clarifiers of corrugated metal as and for
the purposes herein before described.
(2.) The improved cane juice clarifier hereinbefore described and represented in
the accompanying Drawing.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE TUBES OF STEAM-BOILERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I FREDERICK GEILER of the firm of H. Roth & Co Machinery Agents, Manchester
in the County of Lancaster, but at present residing at Leipzig in the Empire of
Germany, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE TUBES OF STEAM-BOILERS communicated to me from
abroad by O. Wirth of Neuschönefeld-Leipzig in the Empire of Germany to be aș
follows:-
My invention relates to that class of apparatus used for cleaning tubes in tubular
boilers & has for its object to effect a perfect cleaning of such tubes by means of
points shaped like plough shares by means of which the coat of soot is not brushed
or wiped off as heretofore has been the case, but broken up into particles and
removed from the inside surface of the tubes.
To this end I form a suitable number of strips cylindrically either of one piece
of sheet steel or of separated pieces and suitably fix or connect one end thereof to
the end of a handle. The extreme ends of the said strips are so shaped as to form
sharp triangular points having a certain amount of elasticity. When placing the
apparatus inside a tube I employ a ring which is slipped around the strips formed
cylindrically, thus retaining the said strips contracted until the end of the apparatus
is placed into the tube. The said ring is then pushed back on the handle and the
strips set at liberty to expand and come into contact with the inner surface of the
tube, thus by turning and pushing, the apparatus will effectually detach and
remove the sediments or scale. The ploughing propensity of the points is owing
to the stiffness of the strips in a longitudinal direction. In order to increase the
elasticity of the strips springs may be arranged which press against the inside of
the strips.
To keep the apparatus in its proper position when working, the head of the
handle is made to fit the boiler tube or a number of guide pieces may be fixed
thereon.
The apparatus described will not only perform its duties more effectually but
can also be produced much cheaper than any other apparatus known for the same
purpose heretofore.

page_text: handle d, the apparatus will cause a removal or breaking up of the soot or scale
accumulated on the interior surface of the tube substantially as described and
illustrated in the annexed drawing.
Second The method of connecting the steel strips a together either by forming
the same cylindrically out of one piece, see Figs 1, 2 and 3, or by fixing the same
separately and on the handle head b and provided with guide pieces f¹ see Figs 4.5
and 6. substantially as described and illustrated in the annexed drawing.
Third The means for facilitating the placing of the apparatus into the tubes
consisting of a ring c¹ which is slipped over the strips a see Fig 7 or other similar
appliance for the purpose specified substantially as described and illustrated in the
annexed drawing.
AN IMPROVED RABBIT AND VERMIN TRAP
Year: 1884

page_text: We JAMES M°CRIBICK, Junior, of the Town and County of Ayr, Gun-maker, and
HENRY THOMSON, of Dalmellington, in the County of Ayr, Game-keeper, do
hereby declare the nature of our said Invention for "AN IMPROVED RABBIT AND
VERMIN TRAP," to be as follows :-
This Invention relates to an improved rabbit and vermin trap, which is designed
to cause the instant death of the animal caught by it, instead of merely maiming
or wounding it, and to avoid trapping dogs or foxes, pheasants, and other game.
In the accompanying Drawings Figure 1 illustrates the improved trap in its
closed position, and Figure 2 shows it set. The improved trap comprises an iron
bar or plate A to which is attached the usual strong spring blade B. An
extension B' of the blade B is formed with slots or holes b, which fit over upright
rods C secured in the bar A. These upright rods C have jointed to them at c, by
any convenient form of joint, bent rods C which, when the trap is closed, form a
boop as in Figure 1, but when the trap is set, lie out horizontally as in Figure 2.
On each side of the carrying bar or plate A is hinged or pivotted a catch plate D
fitted with a small retaining catch d which, by engaging with a small saddle
piece E fitted on the spring bar B', serves to hold down the spring bar and set the
trap. The saddle piece E is secured by a pin e passing through a slot in it which
admits of the saddle piece oscillating freely on the bar B¹, and ensures the
disengagement of the spring bar when either of the catch plates D is trod upon by
the rabbit or other animal. When the catch a disengages the spring bar B¹, this
bar rises up with great force and rapidity, and suddenly brings the bent rods C¹ to
the vertical position in which their ends nearly meet, and the bar B¹ strikes the
animal from below, and grasps or crushes it against the bars C. The force of the
blow is such as to kill the animal instantaneously. The length of the rods C₁, C¹,
is by preference such that only rabbits and vermin may be caught, and 'other
animals such as foxes or dogs may spring the trap by treading on either of the
catch plates without being caught below the bars C₁ by the spring bar B¹.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said.
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is,-
The combination of parts forming the improved rabbit and vermin trap herein
described and illustrated.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, GEORGE SMITH JONES, of N° 350, Commercial Road East, in the County of
Middlesex, Harmonium and Concertina Manufacturer, do hereby declare the naturo
of said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS" and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this Invention is to enable the performer to play music in every
key on an Anglo German concertina which cannot be done with such an instrument
as heretofore usually constructed. For this purpose the arrangement of koya
indicated in the Drawing is employed.
According to this arrangement there are added at each side of the instrument
cleven keys numbered 11 to 21 inclusive with reeds arranged to produce the notes
indicated in the Drawing.
In the Drawing Fig. I illustrates the arrangement of the notes on the left hand
side and Fig. 2 the arrangement of the notes on the right hand side. The keys
numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in each view are the keys to produce the
notes ordinarily employed in a 20 keyed Anglo German concertina as heretofore
usually constructed. The other keys are additional keys having suitable actions
and reeds to produce the additional notes according to my Invention.
The action employed may be of the well known construction used in the ordinary
Anglo German concertina and therefore need not be here more fully specified.
-
To obtain the various notes marked the bellows must be pressed inward when
a+mark is below a note, and drawn outward when a mark is similarly placed,
a dot thus below a key indicates that the same note or sound is obtained whether
the bellows be pushed inward or drawn outward.
"
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 concertina of the Anglo-German type provided with 42 keys, viz. 21 on the
right hand side and 21 on the left hand side and corresponding actions and reeds
and being constructed to produce the notes shown in the Drawing, the said keys
being arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and
illustrated in the accompanying Drawing.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION OF HANDLES & LIDS (OR COVERS) FOR BISCUIT & OTHER BOXES, FRUIT, PICKLE & OTHER FRAMES
Year: 1884

page_text: EBENEZER HALL Junr Silversmith Shrewsbury Works Sheffield do hereby declaré
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION OF HANDLES
& LIDS (OR COVERS) FOR BISCUIT & OTHER BOXES, FRUIT, PICKLE & OTHER
FRAMES to be as follows:-
The handle is fixed above the body of the article & is in the form of an horizontal
bar (which bar may be of metal, china, or other material) connected with the body
at each end by two small perpendicular pillars, between the said pillars is fixed
a small wheel, above these wheels is fixed a cross bar which works loosely between
the perpendicular pillars, to this cross bar a chain or chains are attached, the said
chain or chains run under the said wheels & are secured to the cover or covers of
the article, which are hinged or jointed to the body in the usual manner, on the
cross bar being raised the chain or chains work under the said wheels and raise the
cover or covers at the will of any person using the article.
This principle is applicable to various forms or shapes of bodios.

page_text: _be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
-statement.:.
The handle is fixed above the body of the article & is in the form of an
horizontal bar, of metal, china or other material, connected at each end by two
small perpendicular pillars, between these pillars is fixed a small wheel, above these
wheels & resting on thein is a cross bar, which works loosely between the
perpendicular pillars, to this cross-bar-a-chain or chains are attached, these chains
run under the said wheels & are secured to the cover or covers of the article, which
covers are already jointed or hinged in the customary way, on the cross bar being
raised-by-the-hand, the chain or chains work under the said wheels, causing the
wheels to revolvo & raises the cover or covers-at-the-will-of_any_person using
the article.
The principle of the action & arrangement of this handle, cross bar, wheels &
chains are the principal features that it is sought by this patent to secure, the same
principle being also applicable to various forms of handles and bodies.
•
A is the handle.
B is body of the articlo.
C perpendicular pillars.
D small wheels fixed between pillars.
E cross bar.
F chains secured to covers of article.
G covers of article (closed).
H covers of article (opened).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. Novelt
IMPROVEMENTS IN FRICTION CLUTCHES
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WALTER BAGSHAW, of Victoria Foundry Batley, in the county of York,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
FRICTION CLUTCHES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists in the application of springs to counteract the centrifugal
force developed in moveable parts of friction clutches when rotated, and by means
of such springs to prevent the expanding ring or pieces putting themselves into
action when not required. The springs may be of any suitable form or material
and may be applied as shown on the accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 is a section of friction clutch of the Addyman type. A spring marked
letter A is attached to the levers B B, whereby the levers are kept together whilst
revolving, and a similar spring C is attached to the expansive ring D, for the
purpose of maintaining uniform diameter of ring whether it be in motion or at
rest. Fig. 2 shows the mode of applying springs when the expansive ring is in
two or more pieces. The springs may be connected either radially, or as at E E,
or in any other convenient manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The use of springs in friction clutches for preventing the frictional surfaces
putting themselves into action when not required.
DL: oth "
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AN IMPROVED FOOT FOR HOSE OR HALF HOSE
Year: 1884

page_text: I FREDERIC JOHNSON of 168 Park Hill in the Town and County of the
Town of Nottingham Hosiery Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for AN IMPROVED FOOT FOR HOSE OR HALF HOSE and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
Heretofore the ordinary English foot of hose or half hose has been made in two
parts called the instep and foot bottom ono side of such foot is shewn at Figure 1.
A being the instep and B the foot bottom, the gusset narrowing C being either put
in the foot bottom as shewn or in the instep in either case the width of the foot
bottom and instep past the gusset being the same to allow of an equal number of
narrowings D at the toe.
Or the ordinary slipper foot of hose or half hose is formed of a similar shape
but the foot bottom is divided into three parts so that the sole may be of uniform
width shewn at Figure 2 A being the instep C the strap and D the sole thus having
the disadvantage of two extra seams thereby destroying the appearance and strength
of the foot and causing inconvenience to the wearer.
But my improved foot for hose or half hose is designed and made to combine
strength and symmetry of shape by forming the foot bottom or that part on which
the foot of the wearer rests the same width from heel to toe that is from A to B
shewn at Figure 3 while the instep is fashioned by inserting narrowings at C in
the extreme width of the ancle the instep then being made of equal width to the
commencement of the narrowings at D which are graduated to E the instep then
being of the same width as the sole at B such combination of parts enables the
sole or that part of the foot of the hose or half hose on which the foot of the
wearer rests to be constructed of thicker material than the other part or of a
different material better suited to resist the wear such improved foot has the
advantage over other feet of hose or half hose that it does not interfere with the
uniformity of the remaining part of the foot called the instep which can thus be
made in one piece fashioned to fit the foot perfectly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is the improved foot for hose or half hose substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated in the Drawings annexed.
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3004
IMPROVE- MENTS IN CIGAR HOLDERS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN CUMMING MACDONA of Hilbre House West Kirby in the County of
Cheshire Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN CIGAR HOLDERS to be as follows:-
:-
I construct a hollow cone-shape holder of paper or cardboard with an aperture
at its apex the base end being for the insertion of the cigar-I make the stem and
support for the paper holder of hollow cane, wood or such like fibrous vegetable
material one end of which forms the mouthpiece-I split the other end into
segments without detaching them and force them open sufficiently to insert the
paper cone which I fix into position with gum or cement of a similar kind,
1004

page_text: I JOHN CUMMING MACDONA of Hilbre House, West Kirby, in the County of
Cheshire, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN CIGAR HOLDERS and in what manner the same is to be performed to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I construct a hollow cone of paper or cardboard with. an aperture at its apex for
the passage of smoke and I leave its base open for the reception of the end of a
cigar I make the stem and support for the paper cone from a piece of hollow
cane, wood, or other suitable fibrous vegetable material, one end of which I utilize
for the mouthpiece, the centre for the stem proper, and the other end I form
into a support to receive the paper cone by making a number of splits (preferably
from eight to twelve) in the end of the cane or other material longitudinally to the
extent required without detaching the split portion from the stem proper-I bend
the split portions open or outwards from each other sufficiently to receive the paper
cone which latter is pressed into position and united to the cane with gum, paste
or other suitable adhesive substance.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood I will proceed to describe
the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Figure A is a side view of the paper cone and figure A¹ a transverse view of the
same.
"
Figure B is a side view of the cane stem shewing the end split into ten portions
which are bent outwards to receive the paper cone and figure B¹ is a transverse
view of the same.
Figure C is a side view of the cigar holder complete.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
First. The stem of a cigar holder made of cane or other similar fibrous vegetable
material split at one end as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Second. The combination of the cane stem as described and the paper cone
cemented thereto constituting a cigar holder as herein set forth and represented.
Dated this Twenty eighth day of April 1885.*
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SIGNALING BAROMETERS and
Year: 1884

page_text: I HARRY OSCAR CHRISTENSEN of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Horologist to the
Queen. do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN OR
RELATING TO SIGNALING BAROMETERS and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement.
"
The object of this invention is to make barometers, especially those for use at
sea-give a signal when they fall to a certain point which they frequently do at
sea with alarming suddenness.
In the accompanying drawing Fig 1 is a face view and Fig 2 a side elevation,
partly in section of an aneroid barometer constructed in accordance with my
invention.
In Fig 1. A is the aneroid barometer secured to or located in the battery box B,
which as well as the signal bell C is secured to the board D, so that the whole is
compact and portable.
One pole of the battery is in electrical connection with the index F of the
barometer by means of a wire suitably disposed as will be well understood and
the other pole is in connection with the adjustable index I by means of a wire
which is secured inside the case to the screw O, the arm G and contact screw H
which can be adjusted to make a good connection with index I. If the arm G be
a spring the screw H can be dispensed with. The electrical bell C is of course
located in the circuit, and may be placed as shown or may be carried to a distance
as to the captains cabin, or there may be more than one bell according to the
circumstances of the case,
Referring to Fig 1 it is evident that if the barometer be standing as shewn at
30 inches and the adjustable index I be set at 29.50 as soon as a fall to 29.50 takes
place the index F will make contact with the turned over end I¹ of the index I,
and the signal bell C will be started, no matter where it may happen to be located.
By this means attention is immediately called to the fact that the barometer has
fallen; the index can of course be set at whatever point is required.
Instead of bending over the end I of the index, a stud or pin can be employed
with a similar effect.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
1 The combination with an aneroid barometer of the arm G connected at one
end with the battery wire and carrying the adjustable screw I which makes
contact with the free or adjustable index 1, substantially as and for the purpose
described and shewn.
2nd The curved point 11, or equivalent device of the adjustable index ] so
arranged as to make contact with the index F of an aneroid barometer, substan-
tially as and for the purpose set forth and shewn.
3rd As a complete signal instrument, the combination of an aneroid barometer A,
battery box B and signal bell C secured to the board D constructed and operating
substantially as and for the purpose set forth and shewn.
Dated this ninth day of January 1884
IMPROVEMENTS IN VANS, FOR REMOVING PIANOFORTES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EZRA PRICE Handel House Devizes in the county of Wilts Pianoforte Dealer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN VANS, FOR
REMOVING PIANOFORTES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The improved Van is covered in, runs upon four wheels which are set back in
under the body of the Van, this is done to allow a Van the necessary width for
modern Pianofortes without encroaching too much upon the road space.
The
inside of the improved Van is fitted with a low wooden Trolly which runs between
two guide pieces that are fixed to the floor or bed of the Van, from back to front,
there being two flat strips of Iron, also fixed to the floor or bed from back to front,
just inside the guide pieces. The Trolly is fitted with six small Iron wheels at
the bottom, which run upon the strips of Iron, the guide pieces keeping it straight,
The Trolly is also fitted with six other small Iron wheels at the sides to prevent
friction with the guides, and to assist travel
For loading, the Van is opened by two doors at the back, and the Trolly run
nearly out, there being a catch at the end to prevent its coming entirely out, resting
the other end upon the ground while placing the Pianoforte upon it to be then
raised up level with the floor and run in.
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,
Firstly The wheels running under the body of the Van substantially as
described.
Secondly A Trolly to run the Pianofortes in and out substantially as before
described.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1884.
Year: 1884

page_text: matter from hanging back while the machine is being drawn away Where the
obstruction is of a less solid nature the rod with the router's attached is used and
worked from one or two ends of the Rod as most convenient, then after the drain
has been flushed with Water the obstruction thus having been reduced to a semi
liquid state, may be removed by the box-scoop head Fig 5 the front slopeing
plate D. being attached, then the head being forced forward will cause the semi-
liquid matter to ride over the slopeing plate into the scoop, the slopeing plate acting
as a check against its return and enable it to be readily brought away.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUND BOARDS OF PIANOFORTES
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM. SAMUEL. NOSWORTHY of 71 Coldharbour Lane Camberwell in the
County of Surrey Inventor and Manufacturer of Pianofortes do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUND BOARDS OF
PIANOFORTES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The improvements relate to relieving "Sound-boards" of a portion of down
pressure by dividing the string scale between two "Sound-boards". thereby
obtaining increase of power and quality of tone and also for the preservation
thereof.
The additional "Sound-boards" I construct in four different ways One below
the ordinary "Sound-board," which extends only to the "bent-side," to carry the
bass bridge Secondly by dividing the vibrations of the larger "Sound-board"
which extends to the bottom of the case by fixing it to a bar or "bent-side" and
thereby rendering it two independent "Sound-boards."
Thirdly by another method. In addition to the ordinary "Sound-board” I
construct one to extend from the bottom of the case upwards behind the "bent
side" and ordinary "Sound-board" In which case I make holes in the "back
"Sound-board" to allow pillars or shoulder bolts to pass through to support the
"bent side," also in this case I fix the usual Sound-board bars in front instead of
at the back.
Fourthly by another method in addition to the ordinary "Sound-board" I fix
another behind the "bracings" to which I fix the bass bridge-which carries that
end of the strings or wires of the scale farthest from the striking point-by
supports which pass between the bracings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I hereby declare
that what I claim is :-
The relieving ordinary "Sound-boards" of Pianofortes of a portion of the wires
by placing extra "Sound-boards" to bear them vis. one below the ordinary
"Sound-board."
Secondly by dividing the larger "Sound-board" into two as described.
Thirdly by fixing another "Sound-board" behind the ordinary "Sound-board"
in the manner described.
Forthly relieving the ordinary front "Sounding-board" of a portion of the
wires by useing a back "Sounding-board" also in the manner described.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN PRINTING SURFACES AND FOR MEANS MODES AND PROCESSES IN PRODUCING THE SAME
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM RICHARD PULLEN of 9, Farringdon Road, London E.C. Architect,
do hereby declare the nature of said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PRINTING
SURFACES AND FOR MEANS MODES AND PROCESSES IN PRODUCING THE SAME " to
be as follows:-
"
I produce new and fantastic designs from what is known as Crystalline
Glass," that is glass with a crystallized or crystallined surface manufactured under
Pat: 3174, AD. 1879 either, by first taking impressions from the surface of the
"Crystalline Glass," in plaster, lead, wax, gelatine, or other equivalent substance
and re-produce in wood, india-rubber, or electrotypes, or other equivalents, or by
taking rubbings from the "Crystalline Glass" and re-producing in wood, india-
rubber, electrotypes or other equivalents by the aid of photo-lythography, or I
obtain electrotypes direct from the surface of the "Crystalline Glass" or I may use
any. other unpatented process by which such re-productions can be made, the
printing blocks thus obtained I employ for printing on Silk, Calico, or other stuff
material, or on paper, parchment or the like, either in black or in colours, new and
fantastic designs for ground-work or other design printing.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
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I WILLIAM RICHARD PULLEN of 9 Farringdon Road, London E.C. Architect,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PRINTING
SURFACES AND FOR MEANS MODES AND PROCESSES IN PRODUCING THE SAME and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I produce new and fantastic designs from what is known as "Crystalline Glass,"
either by first taking impressions from the surface of the "Crystalline glass," in
plaster, lead, wax, gelatine, or other equivalent substance and re-producing in wood,
india rubber, or electrotypes or other equivalents, or by taking rubbings from the
"Crystalline glass" and reproducing in wood, india-rubber, or electrotypes or
other equivalents by the aid of photo-lythography or I may use any other
unpatented process by which such reproductions can be made, the printing blocks
thus obtained I employ for printing on Silk, Calico, or other stuff material, or on
paper, parchment or the like, either in black and white, or in colours and tints,
thereby producing new and fantastic designs for ground work or other design
printing
:
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
1st The us
use and application of what is known as "Crystalline Glass" for the
purposes of obtaining printing blocks or electrotypes &c as herein above described
and set forth.
2nd The production of new and fantastic designs in Calico, wall paper, tile or
other ground work printing as herein above described and set forth.
3rd The means modes, and processes in producing the same as herein above
described and set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR RETAINING TOILET AND OTHER SUCH LIKE GLASSES AT ANY REQUIRED ANGLE
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRY HAWKER MORGAN of Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset Farmer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS
FOR RETAINING TOILET AND OTHER SUCH LIKE GLASSES AT ANY REQUIRED ANGLE
to be as follows:-
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This invention bas for its object improvements in apparatus for retaining toilet
and other such like glasses at any required angle.
For this purpose I secure to the back of the side frames and in any suitablo
position two spring bolts-these bolts I actuate by links pin jointed to a lever-
this lever turns on an axis carried by the lower frame of the glass or in any other
suitable manner-On this centre and at the front of the glass I fix any suitable
handle by turning this handle the spring bolts are drawn back.
On the inner sides of the standards to which the toilet glass is usually suspended
I fix two quadrants having a series of holes therein with which the spring bolts
before referred to engage.
When the spring bolts are in one or other of the holes in the quadrants the toilet
glass is held securely in the required position by turning the handle in front of
the toilet glass the bolts may be quickly withdrawn and the position of the toilet
glass readily altered as required.
In place of holes in the quadrants notches may be formed in their upper or lower
edges in which case I use latches in place of spring bolts to secure the toilet glass
in position-These latches I actuate in a similar manner to the spring bolts.
In this description I have mentioned only toilet glasses but it will be readily
understood that the invention is equally applicable to all looking glasses requiring
to be moved into and retained at various angles.

page_text: lever & the outer ends of the latches or bolts a. a are caused to be disengaged from
the notches in the quadrants b. b the glass may then be set by hand to the angle
required-then by releasing the hand lever d the latches drop into other notches and
are there securely held by the springs a* at one end of each of which is attached to
the latches and the other to the back panel of the glass.
In place of the latches or bolts a. a dropping into notches in a quadrant they
might be forced outwards into holes in the side of the quadrant but I prefer the
arrangement of latches as shown,
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The combination of the latches or bolts a. a notched quadrants b. b chain or
rode and hand lever d all operating in manner described for securing toilet and
other glasses at any required angle.
2. The apparatus for securing toilet and other glasses at any angle substantially
as shown and described.
AN IMPROVED MANUFACTURE OF HYGIENIC CANDLES, NIGHT LIGHTS AND THE LIKE
Year: 1884

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I, ALFRED WRIGHT of No 22 Old Burlington Street in the County of Middlesex,
Physician, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED
MANUFACTURE OF HYGIENIC CANDLES, NIGHT LIGHTS AND THE LIKE," and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Invention relates to the manufacture of candles, night-lights and the like in
such a manner that when they are burning they give off to the atmosphere vapors
of a salubrious or disinfecting character. For this purpose, I mix with the tallow,
stearine, or other material used for making the candles, a proportion, which may
vary from 5 to 10 per cent. by weight, of oil of eucalyptus or cajeput oil or
a mixture of these, and I employ the material thus treated for manufacturing the
candles in the usual way. In some cases, a small proportion of carbolic acid may
be added to the substances mentioned above.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The manufacture of hygienic candles, night lights and the like, substantially as
herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING CRANK PINS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
We, SYDNEY MARSLAND, Rumworth Cotton Works, Bolton, Lancashire, cotton
spinner, and JAMES CUSH, of the same place, engineer do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING CRANK
PINS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Our Invention will be fully understood on reference to the sheet of drawings.
Our improved apparatus for lubricating crank pins consists of a pump fixed to
the connecting rod and worked by an eccentric fixed to the crank pin, and a
suitable case to collect the lubricant as it works out of the neck, the lubricant is
pumped back and used repeatedly.
The pump may be worked by a cam, or pin and slot, or any equivalent means.
On the sheet of drawings Fig. 1 is a front elevation and Fig. 2 a side view of an
ordinary connecting rod end of a beam engine shewing our improved apparatus
applied, being the crank pin.
The pump a is fixed by the bracket b to the connecting rod c, and is worked by
the eccentric d, the pipe e carries the lubricant from the pump to the receiver as
shown or may lead direct to the neck. f shows the case, g being a filter made of
wire gauze or perforated plate covered with flannel or other filtering material h,
the lubricant collects in the space i, passes through the filter g, and flows to the
pump.
Figs. 3 and 4 show two of the modifications which may be made of our improved
apparatus arranged to work where there is little space, the ram is pushed in by an
eccentric or by a cam as in Fig. 5 and withdrawn by a coil spring as shown.
Our improved apparatus may be modified to suit special cases.
.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
1-The combination of the pump fixed to the connecting rod, and worked from
the crank pin by eccentric, cam or their equivalent.