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Improvements in Smoothing Irons.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 22nd July, 1889-Accepted, 21st Sept., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Smoothing Irons.
WILLIAM HENRY MOORE 28 Denmark Hill Camberwell Cheesemonger do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in making smoothing irons, hollow, of any material, either,
metal, glass, or earthenware, and heating them by filling with hot water or any
other fluid.
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Smoothing Irons.
WILLIAM HENRY MOORE 28 Denmark Hill Camberwell Cheesemonger do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement
My invention consists in making smoothing irons hollow, of any material, and
heating them by filling with any hot fluid.
The drawings show an iron made according to my invention.
Figure 1 is a side elevation partly in section and Figure 2 is a plan.
a is the body of the iron which is made hollow as shown, b is the handle and c the
screw plug which can be removed to introduce the hot fluid.
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
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Making smoothing irons hollow of any material and heating them by filling them
with any hot fluid.
10th Tal., 1990
other Keys in Railway Chairs.
Year: 1888

page_text: other Keys in Railway Chairs.
I JOHN EDWARD CROSSLAND, of Cullingworth, near Bradford, in the county
of York, Artisan, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:-
My improvements consist of a pivotted double catch or finger, secured preferably
by rivetting to lugs cast on the ordinary chairs, the finger or catch when in position
projects over each end of the wedge or key, and effectually prevents it from working
loose by turning it back the wedge is free to be manipulated.
;
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers,
Boar Lane, Leeds.

page_text: Fig. 1 is a front elevation of chair and rail with my improvements applied.
Fig. 2 is an end elevation of chair with rail in section, of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a front elevation of chair and rail, showing a modification of pivotted lever
or finger.
1 employ a pivotted double catch, lever or finger A secured preferably by rivetting
to lugs B, cast on the ordinary railway chair C, the finger or catch A, when in position
projects over each end of the wedge or key D and effectually prevents it from working
loose, and upon the finger A being thrown back (as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1),
the wedge is free to be operated upon.
Or in lieu of the double finger A, two separate fingers E, F, see Fig. 3 may be
employed before placing the wedge in the chair, the finger E is placed in position,
the other finger F being thrown back to allow of the adjustment of the wedge, which
is driven up to the finger E, the finger E acting as a guide or indicator, when the
wedge is driven up the finger F is turned over into position, the wedge is then
effectually prevented from moving either one way or the other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The use and employment of a double catch, finger, or lever A, (or its equivalent)
pivotted, upon the chair C for the purposes, substantially as shown and described.
2. The use and employment of separate catches E and F, (or their equivalents) for
the purposes, substantially as shown and described.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, CHARLES GRIEVE, of 7 James. Place, Penicuick, Midlothian, Joiner, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
My Invention is devised for the more effectual securing in position of the wooden
wedges or keys used in conjunction with railway chairs.
In carrying out my Invention [ form the inner face of the outer jaw of the chair
with a projection tapering from the centre fowards the ends, or sides of the chair, so
as to ensure that upon the insertion of the ordinary wooden key between the rail and
the inner surface of the jaw of the chair, past the contracted central space between
the rail and chair, the key,-by reason of the elasticity of the material of which same
is composed is compressed in the centre, whilst the ends thereof swell or become
expanded, thus ensuring a perfectly tight joint; it being impossible for the key to be
shaken or worked out by passing trains.
The permanent way is thus, by the use of the improved chair according to my
Invention, rendered more safe, and the liability to accident resulting from loose rails
minimised, with the further advantage of ensuring greater economy in the maintenance
of the permanent way.
JAMES
STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: I CHARLES GRIEVE of 7 James Place, Penicuick, Midlothian Joiner, 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 Improvements are devised with a view to the more effectual securing in position
of the wooden wedges or keys employed in conjunction with railway chairs.
In order that my Invention may be the better understood, 1 have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Figure 1 is an elevational view of the
improved railway chair according to my Invention, and Fig. 2 is a plan of same.
in carrying out my Invention I form the inner face of the outer jaw A of the chair
with a projection B, tapering from the centre towards the sides of the chair, so as to
ensure that upon the forcible insertion of the wooden wedge or key C past the
contracted central space between the rail and the inner surface of the jaw A of the
chair, raid wedge or key shall be compressed and contracted in the centre, whilst
the ends thereof swell or become expanded, thus ensuring a perfectly tight joint, the
wedge or key being unaffected by rain or heat, and it being impossible for the key to
be shaken or become loose and worked out of position by passing trains.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what i
claim is :-
In railway chairs the formation of the inner surface of the outer jaw A with a
tapering projection B for retaining in position the wooden wedge or key ( sub-
stantially as herein described and shown.
Improvements in Graduated Rods, Bars, Tubes, Jars, bottles, Barrels, and other Vessels.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements in Graduated Rods, Bars, Tubes, Jars, bottles,
Barrels, and other Vessels.
I, HARRY NICHOLS MORGAN of 54 Pentonville Road, London, N., Licensed
Victualler, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:
―
My invention consists in the manufacture and use of graduated rods and vessels
so made that the graduations may be more easily inspected than those at present in
use and is specially applicable where units and multiples or submultiples of such
units are marked.
To effect my object I employ different colours for the marks indicating units and
multiples or submultiples, which coloured marks are in preference made of various
lengths.
To show more clearly the nature of my invention I furnish a drawing indicating
the manner in which the invention may be carried out in the case of a glass jar.
Here the marks indicating pints may be red, those indicating half-pints yellow,
and those indicating quarter-pints blue. The marks are also shown of different
lengths.
The most effective way of carrying out this invention is to have the graduating
marks made of translucent enamel incorporated with or fixed on the material of the
article to be graduated. The use of translucent enamel from its property of showing
colour distinctly both by reflected and refracted light will facilitate inspection at
night. I do not however limit myself to the use of this material but employ glass,
paint, or any other coloured material that is suitable for the special purpose to which
the rod or vessel is destined.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. In graduated rods, bars, tubes, jars bottles, barrels, and other vessels the
employment of different colours to indicate the units and multiples or submultiples
of measurement.
2. In graduated rods, bars, tubes, jars, bottles, barrels and other vessels the
employment of translucid enamel of different colours to indicate the units and
multiples or submultiples of measurement.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1888
Specification Accepted, 5th Oct., 1888
1, ARTHUR WILLIAM HENRY COLLARD, of 3335 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, in tho
County of Allegheny, and State of Pennsylvania, United States of America, Roll
Turner, 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 rolls for iron-rolling mills; and it consists of an improved
construction of chilled-iron roll, as hereinafter described and claimed.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1, represents a roll having my improvement.
Fig. 2, is a side view of a centre piece or core which forms the interior portion of
the roll.
Fig. 3, is a vertical central section showing the centre piece secured in position
within the mould for casting the roll. Fig. 4, is a central longitudinal section
of roll.
A designates a centre piece or core, constructed of brick, clay, or other suitable
earthen material, and reduced at its extremities to form the necks a and a', the
journals or bearings of the roll being formed about the said necks.
The centre piece, A, is made in sections to conform to the size and shape of the
roll, preferably of fire-brick, and is formed with a central aperture or longitudinal
opening, b, extending from end to end, in which is placed a bar, c, for securing
the centre piece in position in the centre of the mould in which the roll is to
be cast.
The mould which surrounds the core is usually provided with an iron lining, d,
within which the body or main part of the roll is formed, dry sand, e, being placed
about the lining. Sand mould is formed to surround the necks a, a', where the
bearing parts of the roll are formed. The metal being poured into the mould, the
iron portion of the roll is formed on the centre piece, entirely enclosing it to a
suitable thickness, the body of the centre piece being within the body B, of the roll,
and the necks a and a' being within the bearings C and C, the whole forming a
durable chilled roll, which is light, but of ample strength. The roll thus constructed
tends to equalize the contraction of the iron in the roll in its transition from a molten
to a solid condition.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
1. In a roll for metal-rolling, an interior central portion formed of brick, or earthen
material, and the outer portion of metal, which encloses the central portion, sub-
stantially as, and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
2. The roll formed of an outer portion of metal and a centre piece of brick material,
having necks a and a¹ formed at its extremities, substantially as, and for the purposes
hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 1st day of September 1888.
HORN & SON,
Agents
on behalf of Applicant.
REVERSIBLE TOASTING FORKS
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 25th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 1st June, 1889
Alfred ClouGH of 11 Manchester Road Hyde Cheshire Blacksmith do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for REVERSIBLE TOASTING FORKS to be as
follows :-
A spindle of any desired length at the end of which spindle is formed a loop to
which by means of a smaller loop is attached the fork for holding the bread or other
substance requiring to be cooked.
By giving the spindle a half turn the fork will reverse without being taken from the
fire.

page_text: I ALFRED CLOUGH of 11 Manchester Road Hyde Cheshire Blacksmith 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 spindle of any desired length marked A. A. on the drawing at the end of which
spindle is formed a loop marked D on plan to which is attached the fork for holding
the broad or other substance to be cooked.
The spindle marked A. A on the drawing is free to slide and also to revolve in the
two loops marked, B. B. on the drawing when tho spindle is revolved in the direction
of the arrow shown on the drawing the fork, C. reverses as shown by dotted lines on
the plan.
Flaving now particularly and ascertained the nature of my said invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that which I claim is.
1. An improvement in the construction of toasting forks.
2. That it enables the bread or other substances to be cooked; to be reversed with-
out drawing the whole body of the toasting apparatus from the fire.
3. Tho construction of toasting forks with spindle A A and loop D substantially as
and for the purpose herein set forth.
4. The construction of toasting forks with spindle A A and with loop D, either
circular semicircular or angluar, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth
and described, and shown on the accompaning drawing.
Dutod this 23rd day of March 1889.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 1st Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 18th May, 1889

page_text: GEORGE JOSEPH LYSAGHT, Traveller, 49, Charrington Street Oakley Square
London N.W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Around or attached to the upper part of the stick near the handle a case to be
fastened containing one or more compartments to be used for sundries, which
can be made of any suitable material and to be fastened with a strap or stud
when closed. The same description of case to be applied in a similar manner and
position to umbrellas, parasols, fishing-rods, whip-handles, school-pointers, Artists-
tripods.
The drawings represent Fig. 1 stick 2 case attached and open,
4 strap. The second drawing shows the stick with the case closed.
compartments
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
1st. The novelty of the case in connection with the various articles indicated.
2nd. Novelty of combination.
3rd. That no such combination has ever been or is in private or public use.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 10th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th Mar., 1889
I, JOHN BRINDLEY of Wedgewood Saw Mills Burslem in the County of Stafford,
Timber Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object is to provide a gulley trap, more particularly for use in connection with
dwelling houses, which shall not only receive and carry away the waste water or liquid
delivered directly thereto, but also any liquid spilled or deposited around the said trap
and not able to reach the grid or usual receiving opening.
The invention consists essentially in constructing gulley traps in any usual or suitable
manner with openings preferably at about an angle of 60° through the side or sides
below the receiving grid or opening, and above the syphon trap.
Yards and other places as ordinarily paved have a fall towards the gulley grid, but
any water which soaks through into the soil is not drawn away. My improved gulley
trap effects the latter.
Per pro J. T. KING,
W. B. Johnson,
Agent.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gulley Traps.
I, JOHN BRINDLEY of Wedgewood Saw Mills Burslem in the County of Stafford
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 :-
The object is to provide a gulley trap, more particularly for use in connection with
dwelling houses, which shall not only receive and carry away the waste water or liquid
delivered directly thereto but also any liquid spilled or deposited around the said trap
and not able to reach the grid or usual receiving opening.
The invention consists essentially in constructing gulley traps in any usual or
suitable manner with openings preferably at about an angle of 60° through the side or
sides below the receiving grid or opening and above the syphon trap.
Yards and other places as ordinarily paved have a fall towards the gulley grid but
any water which soaks through into the soil is not drawn away. My improved gulley
trap effects the latter.
That my invention may be readily understood I have appended a view part in
section and part in elevation of a gulley trap constructed in accordance with my
invention. de trap. 6 syphon pipe. c grid. d openings below the grid leading from
the exterior down to the interior at an angle of about 60°. e pavement.
ground.
g filling of pebbles or stones around the grid in the neighbourhood of the openings to
allow of moisture finding its way through the said holes into the trap.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
Gulley traps substantially as herein setforth.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, BENJAMIN WHITELEY HANCOCK of 45 Albion Street Leeds in the County of
York, Tailor and Draper, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists of an outer pot or shield, Fig. 1. within which the ordinary
plant pot Fig. 2. slightly modified in the shape of its rim at top is placed. The form
of the rim G. Fig. 2. keeps the inner pot in its place, thereby ensuring an air space F,
Fig. 3. which space may vary in size in different sizes of pots, between the outer
surface of inner pot and the inner surface of the outer pot or shield. The inner pot
rim G. Fig. 2 rests upon the top edge H. fig. 1. of the outer pot or shield, which
outer pot is made of such a depth as to raise the inner pot above the ground level as
shown in Fig. 3. The outer pot or shield has not a complete bottom in it, but only
a flat base rim J. Fig. 1. the width of which is about double the thickness of the sides
of the outer pot or shield.
-
Fig. 1. is a section of the outer pot. Fig. 2. section of inner pot. Fig. 3
section of inner pot placed within the outer pot or shield. Fig. 4 shows the outside
appearance of complete double pot. Fig. 5. base of outer pot. Fig. 6. base of inner
pot K being the hole for drainage.
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 novelty of adding the outer not. Bio 1 unon the ton edge of which an

page_text: inner pot Fig. 2 of less diameter in its lower portion, rests, thus forming a space for
air as shown at F. Fig. 3. between the pots.
2nd. To make the plant pots or shields in any size.
3rd. To make the pots or shields of any suitable materials, either clay, terra-cotta,
wood, metal, or other substance.
4th. The option to add a rim within the top edge of outer pot, similar to the rim at
base of same, by which means 1 make the outer pot available for use with the
ordinary plant pots with small rims, such as now in use, without any modification of
the rims of the ordinary plant pots.
D. 1012
L1000
BENJAMIN WHITELEY HANCOCK.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 6th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 28th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 30th Mar., 1889
I CHARLES AUGUSTUS MORRIS of The Kiosk St Albans in the County of Hertford
Confectioner do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
My invention consists in producing from Vaseline Preparations that shall be
palatable and pleasing to the taste whilst still retaining the properties of the Vaseline
This object may be attained in divers ways,-that is to say-by the admixture of various
ingredients such as, Gelatine, Prepared Gums, Sugar, and, Flavouring Syrups or Essences
and in different proportions according to the Consistency, Quality, Strength or Flavour
required or deemed to be most suitable And the preparations thus produced may be
made into a variety of Forms and Shapes, such as -Lozenges, Pastilles, Tablets,
Cordials &c.

page_text: I CHARLES AUGUSTUS MORRIS of The Kiosk St. Albans in the County of Herts,
Confectioner do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement.-
.
My Invention consists in producing from Vaseline preparations that shall be
palatable and pleasing to the taste whilst retaining the properties of the Vaseline,
that is to say, Confections and the like containing Vaseline, so that Vaseline may be
taken internally without producing the nausea caused when partaken of in its raw
state, and also, thereby allowing by the gradual dissolving of a Confection in the
mouth, the Vaseline to act more directly on the Throat and contiguous parts. The
above object may be attained in divers ways that is to say by the admixture of various
ingredients and in different proportions according to the Consistency, Quality Strength,
and flavour required. As an example I give the following ingredients and proportions
for making a Confection viz. :-
Flavouring and Colouring as may be required. Chocolate may also be mixed with
the ingredients or the Confections may be enveloped with Chocolate, either or both as
may be desired
The Confections may take various forms such as Lozenges, Pastilles, Tablets
Cordials &c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven
tion, and in what manner the same may be performed I declare that what 1
claim as my invention is :-
The use in Confections of Vaseline thereby enabling persons to take Vaseline
internally without producing nausea.
Dated this 29th J... CELL
1000
A Railway for Purposes of Amusement or otherwise.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 1st May, 1889-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Railway for Purposes of Amusement or otherwise.
I, WILLIAM GIBSON NICHOLSON Wood Carver & Cabinet Maker, No. 14 Thomas
Street Wheelsby Grimsby do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
--
A Aerial Railway with Spiral Motion for purposes of amusement or otherwise con-
structed of Wood spars projecting outwards from a centre bed forming a circle of
about (30 feet diameter at top of spars & 10 feet at the bottom) wirth Irom railway
line commencing at top of spars and continued 3 or 4 times round the spars in a
spireal shape fixed by Iron brackets, upon which travel a Iron sheave with Carriages
or swings afixed there-on for persons to ride therein.
Dated this 7th day of November 1888.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Railway for Purposes of Amusement or otherwise.
WILLIAM GIBSON NICHOLSON Wood Carver & Cabinet Maker, No. 14, Thomas
Street Wheelsby Grimsby, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A RAIL-
WAY FOR PURPOSES OF AMUSEMENT OR OTHERWISE and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This said invention is for pleasure purposes or otherwise, constructed of wood and
Iron framework projecting outward at the top to any angle as may be required.
(Fig. 1. to 10.) shear-legs forming a round structure of framework, supported by Iron
stays (Fig. 12) to Ring Pole (Fig. 11.) upon this framework Steel or Iron Railway
lines is fixed in a Spiral Shape (Fig. A.) with Iron brackets (Fig. 13) commencing
at (Fig. A.) on a desent a number of times round as required. terminating at (Fig. B.).
(Fig. C. & D.) Carriages or Cars with persons riding. (Fig. E.) steps and stage for
loading (Fig. F.) ground boards, which the Machine is built upon bolted together
upon centre block (Fig. G.).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
A Spiral Action for a Railway for Purposes of Amusement or otherwise as herein
described and illustrated by drawings.
Dated this 30th day of April 1889
Improvements relating to Decorations on Glass and other Transparent Materials.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 8th May, 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 8th June, 18
RESERVE
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Decorations on Glass and other Transparent
Materials.
I, WILLIAM LUTWYCHE, 187 Wardour Street, London, W., Stained Glass
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists essentially of a simple process for producing a suitable back
ground on glass or other transparent substance which is to be ornamented with
enamels, but I do not limit the article produced by my invention to this use.
After preparing the glass or other material in the usual way for the reception of
the acid scatter on the surface sand, shot, or other material which is not readily
attacked by the acid which is afterwards employed. After the acid has been applied
to the surface of the glass there is produced a dull surface interspersed with bright
spots.
000

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Decorations on Glass and other Transparent
Materials.
I WILLIAM LUTWYCHE 187 Wardour Street, London W. Stained Glass
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
My invention consists essentially of a simple process for producing a suitable back
ground on glass or other transparent substance, which is to be ornamented with
enamels but I do not limit the use of my invention to this purpose.
The glass or other material to be treated is first to be prepared for the reception of
the acid in the usual way or by some other method which forms no part of this
invention. I then scatter upon the glass sand, shot, or other regularly or irregularly
granular substance which is not readily attacked by the acid employed. It is some-
times sufficient for my purpose if the surface of the glass covered by the sand, shot, or
other granular substance is protected for a time.
After the acid has been applied to the surface of the glass, there is produced a dull
surface interspersed with spots more or less bright. A peculiarity of surface is thus
formed varying in appearance with the nature of the material used, because the parts
of the glass wholly or partially protected are not exposed to the action of the acid at
all or for a shorter time than the rest of the surface. When required, a pattern can be
formed by protecting that portion of the surface of the glass which is to be left clear
as in ordinary embossing on glass.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1.. The process substantially as described in the foregoing specification of producing
a back ground or pattern on glass or other transparent substance.
2. Glass or other transparent material treated in the way described in claim 1.
Dated this 8th day of May 1889
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 21st Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 26th Oct., 1888
5
GEORGE MARSDEN Handley Wood House Chesterfield Derbyshire Farmer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The novelty of this invention consists in the roller being made of stone or metal in
several parts, which parts are not all of the same size. I use the ordinary frame work
of an agricultural roller, with a smooth axle. Each stone has a hole in the centre
large enough to allow each stone to turn on the axle. The stones are placed on this
axle, large and small alternately. The stones of the larger size may be nine inches
thick and twenty two inches or more in diameter. The stones of the smaller size may
be nine inches thick and four inches less in diameter than the large ones.

page_text: GEORGE MARSDEN Handley Wood House Chesterfield Derbyshire Farmor, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The roller is made of stone or metal in several sections, which sections are not all of
the same size. In the ordinary frame work of an agricultural roller with a smooth
axle. Each section has a hole in the contre, large enough to allow each section to
turn on the axle. The sections are placed on this axle, the large and small alternately.
The sections of the larger size have a convex surface and should be nine inches broad:
and twenty two inches or more in diameter. The sections of the smaller size have a
plain surface and should be also nine inches broad and four inches less in diameter
than the larger ones.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention & in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
1 that the surfaces are all nine inches broad.
2 that the surfaces are convex and plain alternately.
Date This Lith any of September 1800.
GEORGE MARSDEN, His x mark.
Witnessed by C, Clover Ward,
Clerk in Holy Orders,
New Whittington, Chesterfield.
An Improved Composition for Cleansing Fabrics and the like and Preserving the Color thereof, also Applicable to Cleansing Purposes generally.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1888
Specification Accepted, 5th Oct. 1888
An Improved Composition for Cleansing Fabrics and the like and
Preserving the Color thereof, also Applicable to Cleansing
Purposes generally.
LEWIS GRAVE (of the firm of Lewis Grave & Co.) of 21 John Street West Black-
friars Road, London S.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 :—
The object of my Invention is to produce a composition for cleansing cloth or other
fabric without disturbing the color thereof, and which may be used with cold water,
without necessitating the application of rubbing or attrition, the action of the com-
position being to dissolve the dirt and free it from the fabric or article to be cleansed,
and said composition is also applicable to cleansing processes generally, as a substitute
for Soap and Soda.
In carrying out my Invention I employ an infusion of the bark of the Soap berry
tree (Sapindus) and add thereto preferably a fifth part of solution of aminonia, and
dissolve in the resultant liquid sufficient Borax to soften it and augment its cleansing
properties. The aforesaid ingredients incorporated in the manner above described
constitute a concentrated cleansing fluid, which may be employed for cleaning any
kind of cloth or fabric by diluting with about 100 parts of water by measure, and
immersing the articles therein for a few minutes, then rinsing in clean water, wringing
and drying in the usual manner. I may in certain cases however vary the pro-
portions of the three ingredients in order to meet the requirements of special cleansing
operations.
The improved composition according to my Invention is especially applicable to the
cleansing of Cretonne, Chintz, Satin, Crewel work, Tapestry and other articles or
materials of a like nature, in which the preservation of delicate shades of color is a
consideration, and also where the fragility of the fabric would render an ordinary
cleansing process impossible.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
In a composition for cleansing purposes the employment of an infusion of Sapindus
bark, commonly known as the bark of the Soap-berry tree, in combination with
solution of ammonia and borax, substantially as and for the purposes herein
described.
Year: 1888

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRY YEWDALL, of 13, Park Mount, Manningham, Bradford, in the
County of York 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 consists in an adjustable toasting rack to be placed on the trivet of
a coal, gas, or other similar stove.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will proceed to describe the
same with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 represents a
front elevation of my improved toasting rack placed upon the trivet of a stove in a
suitable position for toasting, Fig. 2 represents a sectional side elevation of the
same, and Fig. 3 represents a plan of the toasting rack with the top part turned half
round during the operation of placing the other side of the bread being operated upon
in front of the fire.
Similar letters refer to similar part in all the Figures.
The trivet of a stove is represented at A and the under stationary plate of the rack
at B, such plate being supported from the trivet by means of suitable legs or side
frames. The plate B is connected to the plate C, carrying the frames D, by means
of the stud G, passing through the centre of each plate, and secured by a nut or
rivetted.
is constructed in such a manner as to allow the plate C,
carrying the rack frames D, to be turned completely round when necessary by means
of the fork E, thus acting as a swivel.
The bread to be operated upon is placed length ways between the two frames D,
the rack is then turned round in order to bring one side of the bread in front of the
fire, where it remains until sufficiently toasted, the other side of the bread is then
brought to the front of the fire in a similar manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is ;-
1. The general construction of a toasting rack to be placed on the trivet or in

page_text: front of a stove, substantially as described and represented in the accompanying
drawings.
2. In toasting racks the combination of the frames D, with the plate C, and stud
or swivel G, for connecting the two plates B, and C, in combination with the stationary
plate B, all substantially for the purpose as described and represented in the
accompanying drawings.
FRANK JAE. WALWORTH,
Town Hall Chambers,
72, New Market Street, Bradford,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Screws and Nuts.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Appl cation, 18th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Left 18th June 1889-Accepted. 14th Sept.. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Screws and Nuts.
We, ARTHUR GEORGE DAWSON of 14 Ivy Lane, Newgate Street, London, E.C.,
Publisher, and FRANK EDWARD ADAMS of 1 New Hall Street, Macclesfield, Machinist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to our invention in place of forming the thread of the screw in one piece
with the shaft or nut we make it separate in the form of a helix screwed onto or into
the shaft or nut which is grooved to receive it.
By this means we are able to make the thread and the shaft or nut of different
metals and as the parts are connected cold the thread may be made of tempered
steel.
A. G. DAWSON.
F. E. ADAMS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Screws and Nuts.
We, ARTHUR GEORGE DAWSON of 14 Ivy Lane, Newgate Street London E.C.,
Publisher and FRANK EDWARD ADAMS of 1 New Hall Street, Macclesfield Machinist
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:
-According to our Invention in place of forming the thread of the screw in one
piece with the shaft or nut we make it separate in the form of a helix screwed onto or
into the shaft or nut which is grooved to receive it.
By this means we are able to make the thread and the shaft or nut of different
metals and as the parts are connected cold the thread may be made of tempered
steel.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows the shaft a which is grooved to receive the thread 6 Figure 2.
Figure 3 shows the shaft and thread put together to form the screw.
In place of the ends of the thread being pinned to the shaft as shown they may be
secured in any other convenient manner and in some cases no fastening is necessary.
Figure 4 is a longitudinal section of a nut made in a similar way c being the body
which is grooved to receive the helix d.
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. Screws and nuts in which the shaft or body is made of a different piece from the
thread and is grooved to receive it.
2. Screws and nuts substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
10
1000
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, EDWIN JOHNSON, of 164 Grove Road, Bethnal Green in the County of
Middlesex, School Teacher, 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 which relates to an educational toy consists of a ball preferably of
india-rubber, or equivalent resilient material upon the outer surface of which is a
representation of the terrestrial globe and which is intended for the use of children
as a ball when at play being calculated then readily to impress upon their minds the
knowledge of the various parts of the earth and water and divisions of the globe,
although it is also well adapted for class teaching.
The surface of the ball, either by moulding when the ball is being constructed
or afterwards by engraving or other means, is so formed that the principal divisions
of land or water, the meridians of longitude, parallels of latitude, the Arctic and
Antarctic circles and the tropics, equator and ecliptic are all depicted thereon either
by standing out in relief, or in any other suitable manner, while to still further
enhance the general appearance and educational properties of the said ball I may
contrast the various earth, zone, and other divisions by distinctive and attractive
colours.
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
1 claim is :-
An educational toy consisting of a ball whose surface is moulded or otherwise
formed in relief so as to represent the terrestrial globe substantially as specified.
Dated this 20th day of October 1888.
EDWIN JOHNSON.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1888
Specification Accepted, 5th Oct., 1888
A communication from SAMUEL CRAWFORD, of London, in the County of Middlesex,
and Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, Manufacturer.
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 attachments for securing the shank of a door knob to the
spindle and retaining it in the rose or escutcheon plate. It consists of an adjustable
slotted plate which partially encircles a grooved formed in the shank of the knob
inside the rose or escutcheon plate. This slotted plate may be moved up and down
inside the rose or escutcheon plate; it is fastened to the door by a single screw near
the bottom and the key-hole which is formed in this plate thereby adapts itself to any
required height so as to suit the key-hole in locks of different sizes and patterns.
In the accompanying drawings of this invention, Fig. 1 is a front view and Fig. 2
a back view of rose and adjustable slotted plate, Fig. 3 is a vertical section of same
attached to a mortice lock and door, Fig. 4 is a side view of shank and knob.
A is a rose or escutcheon plate which may be either circular as shown or of any
preferred shape. B is a netallic plate affixed at back of the rose or escutcheon. In
this plate there is formed a slot a of sufficient width to partially enclose a groove b
formed in the shank C of the door knob. When the shank is inserted in the central
orifice of the rose and the spindle D received in the cavity in centre of this shank the
sliding plate B is moved up into place so as to grip it in the groove b, the sides de
of groove retain it in position and while allowing it to turn freely prevent it from
being pushed in or drawn out of the rose. The plate B is fastened to the door by a
single screw near the bottom. The plate may thus be fixed at any point within
certain sufficient limits and by this means the key-hole E in the plate inay be adjusted
to suit the position of the key-hole in any lock, thus enabling the same escutcheon
and attachment to be used for many different patterns and sizes of locks.

page_text: It will be seen that the pull of the knob in operating the latch is on both the
sliding plate and rose, thus giving strength and durability to the attachment.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is
The sliding plate B having slot a formed therein for partially enclosing and
gripping the grooved shank of a door knob so as to retain the same in position
in the rose or escutcheon plate, said sliding plate being fastened to the door by
a screw and adjusted thereby so as to cause the key-hole E formed in it to
match the key-hole of locks of different sizes and patterns, substantially as shown
and specified.
Improvements relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Year: 1888

page_text: Improvements relating to Bottle Stoppers.
We, WILLIAM HEMSLEY, Engineer, and EDWIN BURTON, Commercial Clerk, both
of 53 Tyrwhitt Road, Lewisham, London S.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 has reference to and is based upon the improvements described in.
the Specification of our Patent of prior date hereto No. 3696 for "Improvements in
Bottle Stoppers" wherein is described a stoppering device for that description of bottle
which is provided with a screw stopper.
We have described and claimed in said specification a novel construction of screw
stopper the cap or head of which is depressed so as to assume internally a convex
form and serving the function of a valve, which, on the stopper being screwed down,
is brought in contact with an elastic or yielding seating adapted to or fixed in a cir-
cumferential recess formed in and around the interior of the mouth of the neck of the
bottle, and the latter is thus effectually closed or "sealed."
:
Now, in accordance with our present improvements, and as shown in the accom-
panying Drawings, we dispense with the circumferential recess above referred to, and
the cushioning, sealing. material disposed therein, and in lieu thereof we proceed as
follows:-that is to say:
'
The screw cap B which we employ to be adapted to the screwed neck A of the bottle
is substantially the same as that referred to and described in the Specification of our
invention of prior date hereto above referred to. We adapt underneath the head of
the stopper C a thin disc or pad D of any suitable yielding material-such for
instance as Cork, India Rubber or compounds of India Rubber-Said disc is shown
in position in Figure 2 and is also shown separately in Figures 3 and 4, Figure 3
being a plan view of said disc, and Figure 4 section of same, referring to which last
three Figures it will be seen that on the cap B being screwed home the disc or pad D
adapted to the depressed or convex portion of the top of the cap C, comes into contact
with or strikes the mouth of the bottle at an angle of say 25° and thereby forms an
effective closure or air tight joint.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed' we declare that what we
claim is: :-
In bottles provided with screwed stoppers the employment of the disc or pad D
adapted to the depressed or convex portion of cap C which is brought into contact
with and forms an effectual "seal" around the mouth of the bottle substantially as
berein set forth.
.
venicies and to wing and ang ApparatUS
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 29th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Feb., 1889
venicies and to wing and ang ApparatUS.
ROBERT BARDSLEY, Manager of Mineral Water Manufactory Holland House,
Alexandra Road South, Manchester & JOHN JOHNSON, Carter Buckley Square,
Ardwick Manchester do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The motion is derived from an eccentric conveniently placed according to the
varying circumstances of the vehicles or apparatus to which it is required to be
attached. The strap of the eccentric has an arm extending horizontally to the top
part of the Blocks which are placed near the wheels or drums, and when the eccentric
is brought round by any suitable appliance which may be used for the purpose as
Steam, vacuum, compressed air, electricity or manual power being an instantaneous
movement as well as immovable after its application to the Blocks we claim it to be a
great improvement to the Brakes at present in use.

page_text: Improvements in Brakes, Applicable to all kinds of Wheeled
Vehicles and to Winding and Hauling Apparatus.
ROBERT BARDSLEY, Manager of Mineral Water Manufactory, Holland House,
Alexandra Road South, Manchester & JOHN JOHNSON, Carter, Buckley Square,
Ardwick Manchester, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The motion is derived from an eccentric conveniently placed according to the
varying circumstances of the vehicles or apparatus to which it is required to be
attached, the strap of the eccentric has an arm extending horizontally to the top parts
of the blocks which are fixed near the wheels or drums and when the eccentric is
brought round by any suitable appliance which may be used for the purpose, as steam
vacuum, compressed air, electricity or manual power, being an instantaneous move-
ment as well as immoveable after its application to the blocks.
In the accompanying drawing we have shewn the eccentric A. with the arm B.
attached to block, C. it will be seen that with the movement of the eccentric A. the
block C will be pressed against the wheel or drum which then becomes immoveable
by the pressure of the eccentric A. which may be actuated by any of the aforesaid
appliances.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention
and in what manner the saine is to be performed we declare what we claim is
The use of the eccentric thus applied as a brake power.