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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 21st June, 1887.
I, FRIEDRICH EDUARD SCHMUCKERT of Pritzwalk (Prussia) in the Empire of
Germany, Proprietor of Dye Works, 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:-
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This invention has for its object the production of a solution for replacing the woad
solution heretofore used in dyeing, thereby obviating the defective treatment and the
consequent loss of indigo which frequently occurs in the preparation of the woad
bath.
As every expert knows, the most difficult task in dyeing is the production of a good
woad solution as the slightest oversight during the fermentation (which often lasts
several days) causes the premature interruption of the process and consequently the
decomposition or spoiling of the solution, so that the indigo put in, is irretrievably
lost.
In the present process the fermentation is regulated automatically by means of
certain ingredients which I employ, so that any supervision of the process of
fermentation becomes superfluous.
The operation of producing a woad vat is supposed to be generally known, but, by
way of example, I will mention the ingredients necessary for a woad solution of about
100 litres, it being understood that the quantities of the ingredients can be varied
proportionately..
The process is as follows:-
After introducing about 100 litres of water into the vat from 1 to 3 kilograms of
ammoniacal guano preferably Peruvian guano, or the corresponding ammoniacal salts
are gradually added. After the guano has been uniformly mixed, and no longer
contains any lumps, the mass is mixed with about 500 to 1000 grains of zinc powder,

page_text: which, being comparatively pure, forms the known preparation, 100 to 250 grains of
fine indigo are also added, the solution being simultaneously heated to from 65 to 75
degrees Centigrade so that the ammonia gas generated by means of the guano, combines
with the indigo and dissolves it. It is thus not separated from the solution and can
be used directly for dyeing especially wool and wool stuffs.
The solution thus produced yields a fast vivid blue which is not in any respect
inferior to that of a woad solution.
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 process of producing indigo solutions for dyeing purposes, especially for wool
dyeing, consisting in dissolving the indigo by treating a mixture of Peruvian guano
or the like and water, and adding bodies absorbing oxygen, such as zinc powder, and
heating (to from about 65 or 75 degrees Centigrade) for the purpose specified.
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1000
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I RICHARD HARRISON of 7 Sackville Place, Dublin, Ireland, Brassfounder 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 :-
Surgical Trusses as at present used, usually consist of a spring belt, worn round the
body from which the pad is suspended thus relying on the pressure of the belt for
support. This pressure causes considerable inconvenience to the wearer and the
method is in many cases ineffectual to meet the requirements in view.
My Invention is designed to obviate this defect and to this end I construct a truss
of which the following is an exact, and clear, description.
Having formed a suitable belt, or waist band, I attach thereto a pair of shoulder
straps, which pass over the shoulders, and to the belt, or waist band, is then
suspended by means of suitable elastic straps, the abdominal bandage, which carries
the pad; the position of the latter being adjustable at pleasure according to the
requirements of the cases under treatment.
The accompanying drawings will enable my Invention to be more readily
understood, and applied in practice; Fig. 1 is a rere view, and Fig. 2 a front view,
showing the application of my improved truss to the human figure:-a, is the belt,
or waist band, fastened at the back and carried by the shoulder straps b, b.
From the belt, or waist band, is hung the abdominal bandage c, by the elastic straps d.
The upper portion of the bandage encircles the hips and is fastened at the back of
the wearer, while the lower portion terminates in four straps, two of which e, e, pass
round the thighs and are buckled in front; while the other two ff, pass underneath
the fork and are buckled to the waist band at the rere.

page_text: It is thus obvious that my improved truss, is a combination, both of an abdominal
bandage, and shoulder straps; not relying merely on either one, or the other for
support as in the case of trusses hitherto in use.
The truss can be made to accommodate any sized figure, and is especially designed
for use in case of hernia; and it offers the advantage that its removal, or displacement
is not necessary,
to facilitate the motion of the bowels, or the passage of water.
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 use, and application, of a truss for surgical purposes, constructed, and
arranged in the manner substantially as herein described and set forth.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
10, Leinster Street, Dublin,
Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 28th May, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 30th Sept., 1887
BENJAMIN THOMPSON of No. 37 King Street Great Yarmouth in the County of
Norfolk, Gas Fitter & Bell hanger do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
-
I attach to any ordinary Gas burner a lever and cap which are self acting and
5 adjustable when turning off the Gas, and thrown back by turning it on.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Apparatus for Protecting Gas Burners from Dirt and other
Substances.
BENJAMIN THOMPSON of No. 37 King Street Great Yarmouth in the County of
Norfolk Gas fitter & Bell hanger, 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 apparatus consists of a flattened clasp to fit the thumb peice of Tap. Such 5
clasp extending upwards sufficiently to admit of a screw to secure the clasp & in
continuation of the latter is a shank set slightly inwards & upwards to reach top of
Burner. This shank is set downwards at its point & to this I attach a small cap to
cover the top of Burner to protect it from dirt or other substance. In action such
cap must be lifted off by turning the thumb peice for lighting & replaced by turning
the light out.
Drawing A. No. 1 the clasp by which it is attached to thumb piece.
No. 2 is a screw by which such clasp is screwed.
No. 3 is a continuation of the clasp or shank.
No. 4 is a cap designed to cover the Gas Burner.
In drawing B. it is shown as attached to an ordinary tap & Elbow when the Light
is extinguished.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
The entire apparatus described as attachable to any Gas Burner.
1
Improvements in Winding or Doubling Yarns.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1887
Complete Left, 20th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Winding or Doubling Yarns.
1 CARL SIPMAN of 18 Corporation Oaks, Nottingham in the County of Nottingham,
Silk Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In place of a spiral wire spring or any contrivance now in use for the adjustment
of the tension upon receiving and delivery bobbins used in winding or doubling,
I employ a piece of thin rolled steel bar bent in the shape of a N or U or any other
suitable shape answering the same purpose with holes to fit the spindle, and insert it
between the bobbin and the spindle boss or between the bobbin and the appliance for
holding the bobbin fixed on the spindle.
In the winding of fine yarns I run the thread also through an eye fixed to a
straight piece of similar steel, which at a suitable distance from the bobbin is attached
to a rail or rod.
1 CARL SIPMAN of 18 Corporation Oaks, Nottingham in the County of Nottingham,
Silk Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In place of a spiral wire spring or any contrivance now in use for the adjustment
of the tension upon receiving and delivery bobbins used in winding or doubling,
I employ a piece of thin rolled steel bar bent in the shape of a N or U or any other
suitable shape answering the same purpose with holes to fit the spindle, and insert it
between the bobbin and the spindle boss or between the bobbin and the appliance for
holding the bobbin fixed on the spindle.
In the winding of fine yarns I run the thread also through an eye fixed to a
straight piece of similar steel, which at a suitable distance from the bobbin is attached
to a rail or rod.
Improvements in the Preparation of Fireproofing Fluids or Paints to be Applied to Textile and other Inflammable Materials.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 1st July, 1887.
Improvements in the Preparation of Fireproofing Fluids or Paints
to be Applied to Textile and other Inflammable Materials.
We GEORGE HARRISON of 60 Queen Victoria Street in the City of London Chemist
and OLIVER TRIMMING of 29 Kildare Terrace Bayswater in the County of Middlesex
Gentleman 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
That the said invention is for an improvement in rendering noninflammable textile
fabrics by means of a noninflammable starch solution or composition, such non-
inflammable starch, solution or composition being composed of equal parts of Salphate
of Ammonia Powdered Borax and Potash Alumn in the proportion of 16 ounces of
each to one gallon of water to which when in solution is added one ounce of Boracic
Acid, this after being allowed to settle for two or three hours is decanted and the clear
liquid drawn off for use. The articles required to be fireproofed are simply dipped in
such solution wrung out, dried, and ironed in the ordinary way.
The paint is prepared by dissolving any quantity of common whitening (carbonate
of Lime) that may be required.and adding thereto sufficient of the above preparation
to make it into the consistency of a thin paste; to this is then added by degrees,
enough boiling size to bring it to the gauge of ordinary paint, the size being
thoroughly and gradually stirred in during the process of mixing, when quite cold
any colour may be given to the paint in the usual way. Should the paint when cold
prove too thick, it must be thinned to the necessary gauge by adding a small quantity
of the fireproofing solution above mentioned until the required consistency is
obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our Invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is-
The preparation of a fireproofing fluid or paint substantially as hereinbefore
Improved Invalid Bed Lift.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Jan., 1887.
Complete Left, 14th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 15th Apr., 1887.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Invalid Bed Lift.
ROBERT WILLIAMS ROBERTS, of No. 8 Menai Ville Terrace, Menai Bridge,
Anglesey, Timber Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
To consist of a canvass sheet of very fine soft material & of good quality about five
to six feet long and about two to three feet wide, to be placed under patient who must
be turned on same. The canvass to be lifted by strong cords working through small
pulley blocks of good strong quality connected from each corner, (at which there
must be fixed small ring thimbles) to each bed post. If the bed posts be not high
enough to allow sufficient lift, Spruce Scantlings of proper height might be provided
and be strapped to bed posts.
When worked the patient on canvass is raised to a desired height.
I Robert WilliAMS ROBERTS 8 Menai Ville Terrace, Menai Bridge, Anglesey,
Timber 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:-
My Invention relates to an improved apparatus for raising and lowering invalids
and which may be readily fitted to any kind of bedstead.

page_text: Such apparatus consists of a canvas sheet a of any convenient shape and dimensions
provided with rings or loops b through which suitable cords c are passed-These cords
are fitted with pulley blocks d furnished with hooks e or loops or other suitable
attachments whereby they are connected to the frame of the bedstead.
The pulley blocks fitted on the near side of such frame are preferably made double
so as to allow of the cords from the off side being passed through as well as the cords
on the near side-By this arrangement two persons placed one at the head and the
other at the foot can by pulling on the cords raise or lower the sheet a whereon the
invalid is placed so that the invalid assumes any desired position.
When the frame of the bedstead is too low to allow of my improved lifting
apparatus being fitted thereto so as to act effectively I fit such frame with an auxiliary
framework of any convenient height which may consist of suitable uprights and
one or more cross pieces-The top of each upright is furnished with a ring y or its
equivalent in or on to which the hooks or loops e or other equivalent attachments
take Such auxiliary framing is lashed strapped or otherwise secured to the bedstead
and when so secured it serves to carry the blocks and other tackle by which the
canvas sheet is raised or lowered and held in position.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Oct., 1887
Complete Left 28th Apr., 1888
503267 Complete Accepted, 1st June, 1888
1, DAVID MASON of 212 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland, Patent Agent,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention as communicated to me to be as
follows:-
The spring-mattress bed as constructed according to the Invention comprises,
1st. A metallic horizontal frame or sash work A.
2nd. A bandlet or bar supporting each spring C and rivetted inwards to the
sash-work so as to form a series of recesses or sheathes into which the springs
fit; a band being on each large side of the frame.
3rd. Springs placed horizontally, the ends of which are engaged into the recesses
or sheathes. Those springs bending or working at the flexion or bend, constitute the
elastic surface. 4th. The frame rests on 4 feet fixed or hinged thereto so as to
fall or fold in, & may be provided with wheels or rollers.
1007

page_text: An Improved Metallic Spring-mattress Bed.
I, DAVID MASON of 212 Saint Vincent. Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 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
communicated to me :-
This Invention which relates to Beds, has for its object to produce such, having a
metallic springing bottom of very simple construction.
As constructed according to this Invention the bed comprises a metallic horizontal
frame A to the two longest inner sides of which is fixed by riveting or otherwise,
a longitudinal bar B at a little distance from said frame A, so as to form a recess
or series of recesses or sheathes, into which the ends of the flexible metallic
spring bottoms fit downwards as shown in part section of frame side at Fig. 2.
The Springs C being caught in and supported at both ends between the inner
sides of frame A and bar B, and being flexible where they bend, constitute the
elastic surfaces of mattress.
The frame A may rest on 4 feet which may be fixed, or hinged thereto so as to
fold in, said feet being, or not so, provided with wheels or rollers whereby bed may
be easily shifted, all in known way.
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:
In combination with a bed, flexible metallic spring bottoms C the ends of which fit
downwards into frame A, as before described and shown.
of Egg Butter La &
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 29th Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 29th Apr., 1887.
Cocoa Nut White of Egg Butter Lard & Flour.

page_text: JOHN WILLIAMS 231 & 233 High Street Poplar Wholesale Pastrycook 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 :-
Cakes of Various Sizes consisting of the following ingredients Flour 30 lbs. Cocoa
Nut 15 lb. Sugar 12 lb. Butter 6 lb. Lard 6 lb. White of Eggs 15 lb. per 84 lbs. The 5
materials are incorporated and the cake are made in the usual manner.
Having now particulary described & ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is,
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1887
Complete Left, 21st Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1888
MATTHEW RAYMOND
FRANK RAYMOND.

page_text: Couplings for Railway and similar Vehicles.
MATTHEW RAYMOND Engine Smith No. 7 Maidenstone Terrace Point Hill Black-
heath Kent FRANK RAYMOND, Engineer, at the above address do hereby declare the
nature of our invention for RAILWAY COUPLINGS and in what manner the same is to
he performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
One piece of wrought iron or steel 41 x 3 in., forged into a double joint with
Tee Recess as shown in sketch A. One piece of wrought iron or steel forged into a
single joint with a Tee Head, 4 x 3 in., as shown in sketch B with a flat steel bolt
let in the top with a spring behind the bolt to keep the joints A. and B. together when
required. Having the joints A. and B. forged to the sketches they on coming together
fasten themselves instantly thus forming a solid block 4 x 3 in. Spring bolt C,
forged to sketch, fastens A. and B together being impossible to come apart again until
the spring bolt is drawn back, which is simply done from either side of the vehicles
by common connections Joint A. coupling, can be raised or lowered by common
fittings worked at the side of any vehicle requiring them.
The advantages are
First. For strength and durability they recommend themselves, as they can be used
in pairs if required, dispensing with Shakles, Hooks, Chains, Buffers, &c.
Second. On coming together they fasten themselves if required. The shunting of
all vehicles can be done by them. A powerful spring being in the centre of the
vehicles connected to joint A. The spring being hard on the back nut behind
joint A plate. The coupling B, having a rule joint at the end as shown in sketch is
kept suspended by connecting wire rope or chain and can be slipped going at
any speed.
Third. There is not anyone required between any of the vehicles to fasten or
unfasten them, there being a common connection that is drawn from either side of the
vehicles thus averting a great risk to many on the Railways, and preventing many
sad and fatal accidents.
Fig. 1. shows the apparatus uncoupled.
Fig. 2. shows the apparatus coupled.
Fig. 3. is a plan of part A.
Fig. 4. is also a plan of part A.
Fig. 5. is a plan of part B.
Fig. 6. is an end view of part B.
Fig. 7. is an end view of part A.
Fig. 8. shows in detail, the bolt C. its spring and case for the spring.
Fig. 9. is a plan of the part B. with spring bolt and case.

page_text: Fig. 10, 11, 12, and 13, are plates which may be fixed to the end of the vehicles,
for guiding the parts A. and B. if required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
First. To be the sole inventors of the Couplings A. B. and spring bolt C. with the
appliances to work the Couplings A. B. and spring bolt C., which comprises the
different views figured above."
MATTHEW RAYMOND.
FRANK RAYMOND.
Year: 1887

page_text: [Communicated from abroad by SAMUEL WORTHINGTON MERRYMAN, of Baltimore,
County of Baltimore, and State of Maryland, United States of America,
Gentleman.]
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 invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in boiler cleaning
compounds.
The object of the invention is to produce a compound which may be easily applied
to a boiler without requiring any particular appliance to effect its introduction, and
which shall effectively remove the scale from the metal without injuring the latter in
any way.
With this object in view the invention consists in a compound made up of the
ingredients now to be described used in about the proportions specified.
The compound consists of the following ingredients viz :-Tannin Terra Japonica,
West Virginia Oil, and English soda ash.
The quantities of each which as a compound I have found to produce the best results
are one half pound (lb) tannin, one pound (1 lb) Terra Japonica, one gallon (1 gal)
West Virginia Oil, and ninety (90) pounds English soda ash.
In compounding the mixture I first dissolve the Terra Japonica, in water, and mix it
with the West Virginia Oil, this mixture is poured over the soda ash and the Tannin
is finally added.
In case it should be impossible to obtain the Terra Japonica or it should be too
expensive to render its use practicable, I may substitute therefor one half pound
(lb) each of Kine and Gallic acid.

page_text: The action of this compound upon any incrustation which may be formed upon the
interior of the boiler is to loosen it and allow it to fall to the bottom if it be upon
the top or sides and allow it to be easily removed, if it be on the lower portion of the
boiler.
The compound may be applied by dissolving it and introducing it directly into the
boiler or it may be put into feed water and introduced after being dissolved therein.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner
the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The boiler cleaning compound herein described the same consisting of Tannin,
Terra Japonica, West Virginia Oil, and English Soda Ash in about the proportions
specified.
2. The boiler cleaning compound consisting of the following materials and pro-
portions viz. one half (4) pound Tannin, one (1) pound Terra Japonica, one (1) gallon
West Virginia Oil and ninety (90) pounds English Soda Ash.
LOWERING BOATS AND VARIOUS OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 14th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 7th Oct., 1887.
WILLIAM KENNETT Hythe Southampton No Occupation do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for LOWERING BOATS AND VARIOUS OTHER PURPOSES to be as
follows:-
A Hook with a joint in it, and a moveable part to come over the point with a
weight at the other end, that causes the Hook to open directly the strain is taken off,
the Hook is then clear, and cannot catch in anything it would be useful in many ways,
such as lowering Boats at Sea, or in Harbour, as directly the Boat is Waterborne,
she will be unhooked, also in lowering things into any kind of conveyance the goods
may be hauled over their proper places while swinging, and lowered into them, when
they will unhook themselves.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Automatic Hook for Lowering Boats at Sea or in Harbour and
Various other Purposes.
I WILLIAM KENNETT Hythe near Southampton No Occupation I 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 hook with a joint in it and a moveable part to come over the point, with a weight
at the other end of it, that causes it directly the strain is taken off the hook, to open
it, and the hook is then clear, and cannot catch in anything, and would be very useful
in many ways, such as lowering boats at sea, as directly the Boat was Water borne,
the hook would be unhooked, and also for lowering things into any kind of conveyance,
the goods may be hauled over their proper places while swinging, and lowered into
then when they will unhook themselves, they are simple, and can be sold at a low
price, and the boats fitted with them would require only the 2 Hooks as all the other
fittings might remain the same; owing to the joint in them, they are easier to hook,
than a common hook, and the small pins in the points of them, are to stop them from
coming unhooked, when hanging at the davits, and should be taken out before
lowering the boat, as there is no danger of the hook opening unless the strain is taken
off. Letter A in the drawing shows the hook closed, with the pin, figure 2, in its
place, so that the hook cannot open until it is withdrawn, when the weight figure 1,
will open it, directly the strain is taken off. Letter B shows the hook open, with the
pin figure 2, hanging by its lanyard and figure 1, shows the weight hanging at the
back of the hook, as it would do when open.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
I declare that which I claim is this,
1stly. The inventing the hook itself.
2ndly. The simplicity of it, and easiness with which it can be fitted, for any purpose
for which it is adapted.
3rdly. The small expense of the hook, which can be made any size required.
1
1000
WILLIAM KENNETT,
Hythe, Southampton.
Means for Impregnating Beer and other Liquids with Carbonic Acid in the Cask.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 26th July, 1887.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Means for Impregnating Beer and other Liquids with Carbonic Acid
in the Cask.
We, OSCAR BRÜNLER of Tempelhof near Berlin in the German Empire, Merchant,
and CARL GUSTAV ROMMENHÖLLER of Rotterdam in the Kingdom of Holland,
"MEANS FOR
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of said invention for
IMPREGNATING BEER AND OTHER LIQUIDS WITH CARBONIC ACID IN THE CASK
" and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Hitherto, for preventing the escape of carbonic acid introduced into the cask for the
purpose of impregnating its contents it has been usual to coat with metal the inner or
outer surface of the cask, in the employment of which means imperviousness cannot
always be secured, as the carbonic acid may pass through the pores of the thin metal
coating, through the rivetting and elsewhere, afterwards passing out through the
porous material of the cask, the loss in carbonic acid being the greater, the higher its
pressure and the greater the length of time for which the liquid is subjected to the
same. The impregnation of the liquid in the cask also can only be effected when this is
but partly filled leaving an empty space and consequently presenting a certain amount
of liquid surface.
This invention has for object to do away with this drawback by suspending within
the cask a bell shaped or concave appliance so as to leave a space between it and the
surface of the barrel into which space the liquid to be impregnated is supplied so soon
as the carbonic acid enters the cask under pressure.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
:-
Fig. 1 is a cross section through the cask when not under pressure and Fig. 2
a similar view when the cask is under pressure.
A is a cask, B a bell shaped or concave part made of sheet metal, (a pipe leading
with a tight joint into the cask and serving to conduct the carbonic acid under
pressure beneath B, D an air valve or cock for allowing of the escape of any air or
other gas that may be present over B.
So soon as the pipe C has conducted carbonic acid under pressure beneath the bell
or concave appliance B the level of the liquid within this latter descends whilst the

page_text: liquid outside the same rises, the air or gas there present passing out through the air
valve or cock D.
So soon as all the air or gas above B has passed out through D, this latter is closed
and all further escape of gas cut off as shewn in Fig. 2.
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 liquid gas closure produced by the bell shaped or concave part B between
which and the cask is an intermediate space which by reason of the pressure of the
carbonic acid conducted into the part B is filled with liquid substantially as described
and shewn.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1887
Complete Left, 20th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 13th Aor., 1888
1, WILLIAM HOWARD, of No. 28, Valentine Place, Blackfriars, in the County of
Surrey, Foot Ball Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved method of manufacturing foot balls, and
consists more particularly in making a foot ball without the usual laced up mouth at
the side, which it has hitherto been the custom to make for the introduction of the
bladder and closure of the ball, and in an improved method of attaching the end
shields.
According to my invention, I make the leather cover of the ball by sewing together
a convenient and suitable number of gussets, and attach one end shield by sewing it
from the inside instead of from the outside as has hitherto been the usual practice.
The seat for the second shield is preferably cut taper, and the shield tapered to corre-
spond, after the manner of a valve, and stabbed. After the bladder has been introduced
into the case and blown, its tube is tied in the ordinary way laid down and the last
shield laid on its seat and sewn.
The advantages consequent upon the above method of manufacturing foot-balls are
these. There are no laced up mouths to burst open at play and the shields are flush
with the surface of the ball.

page_text: which my improved closing shield is cut in the middle of a gusset or divided between
two adjoining gussets.
Either round or oval balls may be made according to this invention.
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. In a foot ball cover forming either or both shields in one piece with a gusset
substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
2. In a foot ball cover the combination of gussets and shields substantially as
hereinbefore described being adapted thereby to produce a regular surface.
3. A foot ball constructed without projecting lacings or shields substantially as
hereinbefore described.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
Patent Agents,
22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
"Agents for the Applicant.
оп Brush Handles, and similar Articles.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 14th June, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 3rd Aug., 1888
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Brush Handles, and similar Articles.
1. THOMAS WILSON Coledale Pencil and Penholder Works Keswick in the County
of Cumberland Pencil Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
My invention consists in strengthening the elastic tubing used on penholders,
pencils, brush handles and similar articles, by making it with an additional layer or
layers of less elastic material. The additional layer or layers may be composed of
canvas wire or other woven material or of very thin sheet metal. The additional
layer or layers may be on one or both surfaces of the tubing or may be between two
layers of the elastic material or both these methods may be combined.

page_text: Improvements in Elastic Tubing for Use on Penholders, Pencils,
Brush Handles, and similar Articles.
I, THOMAS WILSON, Coledale Pencil and Penholder Works, Keswick, in the County
of Cumberland, Pencil Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Invention consists in strengthening the elastic tubing used on penholders,
pencils, brush handles and similar articles by making it with an additional layer or
layers of less elastic material. The additional layer or layers may be composed of
canvas, wire or other woven material or of very thin sheet metal. The additional
layer or layers may be on one or both surfaces of the tubing or may be between two
layers of elastic material or both these methods may be employed.
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 strengthening the elastic tubing used in penholders, pencils, brush-handles and
similar articles by the employment of an additional layer or layers of less elastic
material substantially as hereinbefore described.
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THOMAS WILSON,
Applicant.
VENTILATOR
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1837
Complete Specification Left, 21st June, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 3rd Aug., 1888
I HIRAM WADDINGTON Joiner and Builder Grant Street Steam Sawing and
Moulding Mills Accrington do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
A VENTILATOR to be as follows:-
My Patent consists in placing inclined boards or louvres in a ventilating shaft
5 or trunk in such a position so that (while there is sufficient passage for air steam or
smoke) they will at the same time prevent any rain or snow from getting into the
room over which the ventilator is fixed-see drawing.
I claim that it is an efficient ventilator open at the top, and still, drop dry, and may
be made in Wood, earthenware or Metal.
Dated this 21st day of September 1887.
HIRAM WADDINGTION,
Grant Street Steam Sawing & Moulding Mills,
Accrington.

page_text: I HIRAM WADDINGTON, Joiner and Builder, Grant Street Steam Sawing and
Moulding Mill, Accrington, 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:
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My patent consists in placing boards or louvres, in a ventilating trunk or shaft, in
such a position so that while there is sufficient passage for air, steam or smoke, they
will at the same time prevent any rain, or snow from getting into the room over which
the ventilator is fixed. (See drawing).
I claim that it is an efficient ventilator, open at the top, and still drop dry, and may
be made in wood, earthenware or metal.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1. is a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2. a side
elevation of a ventilator.
On reference to drawing Fig. 1. A is a louvre board and is so formed that any
rain or snow falling on the same in running off will fall on the louvre boards B. B. on
each side, and in further dropping from these will be caught on the inside of the
projections of the trunk C. C. and runout at the slots D. D. at each side, thereby
preventing any dropping down the trunk below.
The drawings show the ventilator with the projection on each side of an octagonal
form but it must be understood that I do not conclusively hold to this form for the
outward appearance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of iny said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;
1st. The form and position of the top and bottom louvre boards in connection with
each other.
2ndly. The enlargement of trunk at sides with slot at bottom.
3rdly. The general arrangements and combination of parts substantially as shewn,
and described for the passage of air, steam or smoke, and preventing dropping.
Dated this 20th day of June 1888.
Year: 1887

page_text: GEORGE ARTHUR MILLS, Captain in Her Majesty's Land forces viz., 1st Bn. Royal
Dublin Fusiliers care of Messrs. Drummond 49 Charing Cross, London I 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 is an invention by means of which one is enabled to throw small shot or
pellets, from a rifled gun or smooth bored gun, to a much greater distance than has
hitherto been possible by enclosing the shot or pellets in a shell or projectile con-
structed in the following way, viz.
The outer case of the projectile or (A) shell is cylindrical in shape and flat at both
ends, and is made of thick paper or cardboard or similar material, and of a size to fit
the bore of the gun or rifle to be used. It is made of sufficient length to hold the
amount of shot or pellets required to be used; the base of the case (B) is closed by a
wad or plug of thick felt wood, or other substance.
Into this outer case is accurately fitted an inner case or lining of thin sheet lead (C),
or lead foil of cylindrical form closed at the base and coinciding with the interior
of the outer case, and extending from the bottom of the interior of the outer case to
within a short distance of the top or open end, say, from one eighth (1") to one
half () inch.
This shell or projectile is fitted with shot or pellets (E) of any size required, and
a thin wad or disc of cardboard (D) is placed over the shot, this wad or disc being of
such a size that it will loosely fit inside the outer or paper case of the projectile, but
too large to fit inside the inner or lead lining of the shell.
This projectile or shell is placed in the cartridge case over the powder in the usual
way, the base or closed end B being next to the wad over the powder, F, the cartridge
is then either closed in the ordinary way to keep the projectile in place, by placing a
thin wad or disc G, over the projectile and turning down the cartridge case over it, or
else two or more narrow bands of ribbon H, tape, paper, or other similar material,
fastened to one end of the cartridge case are passed over the head of the projectile
and then the other ends of the ribbon or tape are fastened to the cartridge case by
means of glue or other similar substance being tightly drawn over the head of the
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page_text: projectile to keep it in its place as well as to keep the disc or wad over the shot from
being displaced until the gun is discharged.
On the gun being discharged the whole of the projectile containing the shot or
pellets is expelled from the barrel, and after a short time the shot or pellets are liberated
from the shell and proceed independently.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
That the inner case or lining of sheet lead, or lead foil of the shell or projectile
is a novelty not having been used before in the construction of projectiles of this
nature.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 11th Aug., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 13th Sept., 1887.
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I HENRY BRAMALL of Pendlebury in the County of Lancaster Mining Engineer
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 of an improved tool or apparatus for casting a number of
lead rivets and completing the same ready for use at one operation.
The nature of my invention will be readily understood on reference to the
accompanying sheet of drawings and the following explanation thereof.
Fig. 1. is a side view and Fig. 2 a plan view of my improved apparatus which
is somewhat in the form of a pair of pincers having two levers a and b and two
jaws c and d working closely one over the other on a hinge pin e, e like a pair of
shears.
In the upper surface of the lower jaw d, d I make a series of holes of a form corre-
sponding with that of the rivets desired (see dotted lines in Fig. 1.) which constitute
the moulds in which the rivets are cast, and the upper jaw c, c is made with a dish
or recess in the top for receiving the molten lead and a series of corresponding
cylindrical or taper holes or "gates" which (when the mould is closed) correspond
with and lead into the holes formed in the lower jaw d, d.
On the upper jaw c, c I sometimes form a wedge-shaped projection f, which slides
into a corresponding groove in a clip or projection 9, 9 on the lower jaw and locks
them firmly together when closed.
It will be evident that when the mould is closed and a sufficient quantity of molten
lead is poured into the dish or recess in the upper jaws c, c it will run into and fill
all the holes in the lower jaw d d and thus a number of rivets will be cast simul-
taneously and on opening the jaws by means of the levers a and b all the "gates"
will be shorn off and by reversing the jaw the rivets can be shaken out in a finished
state ready for use and as soon as the mould has become sufficiently cool the operation
can be repeated.
I would here remark that although in the drawing I have for the sake of illustration
shown the jaws as opened by separating the handles it is obvious that (if preferred)
the handles may be so arranged that they will be open when the jaws are in a position

page_text: for moulding, in which case the shearing off of the gates will be effected by closing
the handles together.
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 apparatus for making or moulding a number of lead rivets at a time
and finishing them at one operation ready for use substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the drawings annexed.
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Reps for Upholstery and like Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 5th Apr., 1887.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Reps for Upholstery and like
Purposes.
I, GEORGE PRINCE LEE, of Longsight, Manchester, manufacturer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to bo
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
-:
The improvements relate to a class of woven fabrics known as Reps, of such kind
as are used for upholstery and like purposes; and have for object the production of a
cheap form of rep woven in imitation of the upholstery reps at present used.
The reps at present woven for this purpose are composed of a warp of worsted or
wool, which is picked or shot with a thick cord or weft of cotton or other fibre, or a
number of finer shoots are passed through a single shed, which produces the corded or
rep appearance of the fabric, as is well understood.
To accomplish my improvements, I employ a warp the strands of which are com-
posed of cotton or other vegetable fibre which in the case of more than one colour is
dyed to the required colours prior to weaving, but in the case of a plain or single
colour fabric may be dyed either before or after weaving. This warp is actuated by
the healds in the ordinary manner, and may be arranged as plain or one colour warp,
or with coloured stripes or other designs intermingling therein with any ground colour,
and may be picked either with thick yarn of cotton or other fibre as weft, or by means
of a number of finer threads passing through each shed, thus producing a rep surface
composed of cotton which forms a cheap imitation or substitute for the upholstery reps
at present in use.
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 upholstery reps with cotton warps, dyed either prior or sub-
sequent to weaving, in imitation of the upholstery reps ordinarily woven with wollen.
warps, substantially as described.
WILLIAM GADD, C.E.,
64, Barton Arcade, Manchester,
Agent.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 27th May, 1887.
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:
purpose
The object of this invention is to purify hydrocarbon petroleum oils for the
of freeing the same from sulphur in order that the said oils will not when burning
cloud a chinney, crust a wick nor give an offensive smell but give a bright and
clear light.
To carry out this invention I take about one pound of sulphate of copper (blue
vitriol) one pound caustic soda and one pound of chloride of sodium (common salt)
and dissolve the same together in about two gallons of water. The same is then
mixed in a still with forty gallons of the oil to be treated and then heated for about
one hour to boiling temperature; at which point the chemicals heretofore mentioned
will combine with the sulphur in the oil; and this combination of the sulphur
and chemicals may then be separated by distillation or sulphuric acid treatinent
therefrom.
By this treatment the oil will be left pure and free from sulphur and in burning
will not cloud a lamp chimney, crust a wick nor give an offensive smell and will give
a bright and clear light.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner the same is
to be performed I declare that what I claim is:-
The process of purifying hydrocarbon petroleum oils by means of a chemical
solution consisting of the following ingredients substantially in the proportions of one
pound each of sulphate of copper (blue vitriol) caustic soda and chloride of sodium
(common salt) dissolved in two (2) gallons of water and mixed with forty gallons of
oil in a still and heated to a boiling point for the purpose set forth and in the manner
described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1887
Specification Accepted, 20th Dec., 1887
I GUILLERMO ANTONIO FARINI of No. 2 Vernon Place, Bloomsbury in the County
of Middlesex, Gentleman 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 an improvement in Cartridges the object being to so
construct the cartridge that it can be easily fed into or extracted from the gun
dispensing with a flange or rim projecting beyond the actual size of cartridge at
present in use.
The accompanying sheet of drawings shows this improved construction of
cartridge.
The base of the Cartridge is grooved as shown at A for purpose of the extractor
and is made sufficiently strong to withstand the resistance of the explosion at the base
containing the cap as shown in the drawings at B.
For purpose of communicating the exploded gas to and igniting the powder at or
near the base of the bullet as described in my former patent No. 5366 A.D. 1887.
I leave a nipple B over which a paper or other small tube could be slipped ;
C, C¹ shows the thickness of the solid part at the base of the bullet.
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is ;-
A cartridge easily extracted without a rim or flange as herein set forth and shown
by the drawings.
HUGHES & SON,
5, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.