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A Combined Thistle Cutter, Haymaker, and Weed Extricator.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1887
Specification Accepted, 17th Feb., 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Thistle Cutter, Haymaker, and Weed Extricator.
ALFRED LEGH OLVER, Trethick, St. Mabyn, Bodmin, Cornwall, Retired Farmer,
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:
By removing the teeth, on the drum, of the Haymaker, and placeing knives, '1,'
fluted, or with straight edges in any number, and in any position, curved, or in any
position, on the drum, or drums of the Haymaker, in fact any kind of knives, '1,' as
may be found the most suitable, for the variety of weeds, to be cut, or extricated,
with the motion of the drum, or drums, after the knives, '1,' are attached, to the bars,
of the drum, or drums, and attaching a stationary knive '2,' or knives '2,' to the
Haymaker, with fluted or straight edge, or edges, of any kind, and in any position as
may be found, the most suitable, for the variety of weeds, to be cut, or extricated
immediately below the revolving knives, 1,' attached to the drum, or drums, of the
Haymaker, will accomplish what is claimed of it, that is completely cut all the thistles,
and extricate all other weeds, it comes in contack with, and when the knives '1' & '2,'
are removed, and the teeth, or spikes, fixed on the drum, or drums, again, will make
hay as before.
Having now particulary described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is that the machine-
IMPROVEMENT IN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS FOR BANDS
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1887.
Complete Left, 11th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 9th Sept., 1887.
I EDWARD ATKEY the Younger of Crocker Street Newport in the Isle of Wight
in the County of Hants Painter and Glazier do hereby declare the nature of my
invention of an IMPROVEMENT IN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS FOR BANDS" to be as
follows:-
The invention consists of a turned upright or centre with claws with an iron socket
and thumbscrew for regulating the height. On the top of the upright or centre frame
work is fixed by means of back flaps which frame work when opened forms desks,
which desks are made to open and shut, and when opened for use are fixed underneath
by means of iron stays the whole forming a circle: the lamp for the lighting of the
same being made to fix on the top of the upright or centre.
Dated this Fifteenth day of March 1887.
EDWARD ATKEY, JUNR.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Portable Music Stands for Bands.
1 EDWARD ATKEY the Younger of Crocker Street Newport in the Isle of Wight
Painter & Glazier 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 shewn on the plan
The invention consists of a turned upright or Centre "A
with Claws "B" with an iron socket "C" and thumbscrew "C" for regulating the
A frame work "1" is fixed by means
height. On the top of the upright or centre
of back flaps "E" the frame work when opened forms Desks "D" these desks are
made to open
"D" & shut "De" and when opened are fixed by the rods or stays "D"
The method of folding up the
and are attached to the arms by means of studs "I."
desks D is by lifting off the Desks from the frame work D sliding the top part of the
Desks D to the left then lift the iron stays Da which closes the frame work D-the
desks when folded fits on the top of the frame work D by means of the studs I.
The invention when closed is shewn by the drawing maked F. G is the Lamp and
"His a turned
Reflector which is made to fit by a socket upon the standard "A"
finiale for ornament when the lamp is not in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1 claim is :-
(1) The combination of an upright with folding frame work and folding desks made
to open and shut adjustable as to height by means of a thumbscrew substantially as
set forth and illustrated.
(2) The apparatus as a portable music stand for Bands substantially as set forth.
DE this 4th day of June 1887.
EDWARD ATKEY, JUNR.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1887
Complete Left, 8th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 20th Apr., 1888
I, JOHN HENRY LOCK of 11 Hobury Street, Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this Invention is to provide food so cooked and prepared as to be
suitable for invalids and others requiring such food, and at the same time to be ready
for immediate use.
For this purpose I cook all kinds of suitable meats and poultry by roasting or
other means advantageously without the use of water, and after cooking reduce these
to a kind of paste by mincing or other means, and then pack this paste in tin or other
vessels ready for use.
By this means I retain all the nutritive properties of the meat while providing a
paste which is suitable either for immediate use or from which by the addition of
boiling water a highly nutritive soup or broth can be readily prepared.
000
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: Certain Alimentary Substances.
I JOHN HENRY LOCK of 11 Hobury Street 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 :-
The object of this invention is to provide food so cooked and prepared as to be
suitable for invalids and others requiring such food and at the same time to be ready
for immediate use.
For this purpose I cook in any suitable manner all kinds of suitable meats and
poultry advantageously without the use of water, and after, or both before and after,
cooking, reduce these to a kind of paste by mincing, triturating, or other means, and
then pack this paste in tin or other suitable vessels ready for use, these vessels to be
hermetically sealed or closed.
By these means I retain all the nutritive properties of the meat, both fibrine and
extract, while providing a paste which is suitable either for immediate use or from
which by the addition of boiling water a highly nutritive soup or broth can be readily
prepared.
The advantages I claim for this improved prepared food or alimentary substance as
compared with the beef teas and extracts of meat which are commonly prepared and
sold are that by thus treating, preparing, and preserving the whole of the solid and
fluid parts of meat 1 thereby save all the nutritive properties of the same much of
which is not obtained in the extract alone.
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 prepared food or alimentary substance consisting of the whole of the
solid and fluid parts of meat treated and preserved substantially in the manner and
for the purposes described.
Improvements in the Construction of Thumb Door Latches.
Year: 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Thumb Door Latches.
I JOSEPH LINDLEY of 37 Clyde Road, Didsbury, Manchester, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
The object of this invention is improvements in thumb door latches whereby
the same are rendered capable of being used as a thumb latch in the ordinary manner
and also as a bolt for securing a door say on the inner side.
On the accompanying drawing Figs. 1. and 2. represent side views of a thumb
door latch with my improvements applied and Fig. 3. is a plan of Fig. 1. Fig. 4.
represents a shop door latch upon the same principle.
In performing my invention instead of mounting the latch a. upon a fixed stud as
heretofore, I mount the same upon a crank b. or its mechanical equivalent capable of
turning or sliding upon the fixed stud c. In one position of the crank b. as illustrated
in Fig. 1. the latch a. is capable of being lifted from the inner or outer side of the
door and thus acts as a latch in the ordinary manner but when required to be used
as a bolt the crank b. is turned half round say by means of the knob a to the position
illustrated in Fig. 2. which has the effect of pushing the front extremity of the latch a.
forward and beneath a projecting stud d. upon the staple plate e. and whereby the
latch acts as a simple and effective bolt for securing the door on the inner side.
To ensure the latch being turned upon its crank in the direction of the arrow,
I employ a pair of studs to support the latch at each end of the crank traverse
but in the case of Fig. 4. (in which the latch is shorter) these studs are not used.
[P1

page_text: Instead of employing the stud d. I sometimes form a projection rising from
the top of the latch immediately behind the staple g. and which can be pushed
forwards inside the staple g. to act as the bolt.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
In the construction of thumb door latches mounting the latch upon a crank or its
equivalent and so as to serve the double purpose of a latch and bolt substantially as
herein before described and illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
MANUFACTURE OF WATER-PROOF AND COMBINED WATER AND FIRE- PROOF PAPER
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 13th May, 1887.
I LOUIS BASTET of South Orange in the County of Essex and State of New Jersey.
one of the United States of America Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for the MANUFACTURE OF WATER-PROOF AND COMBINED WATER AND FIRE-
PROOF PAPER and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improvement in manufacture of water proof paper consists of the treatment of
paper stock and particularly asbestos paper stock in the process of making it into
paper with a water proofing composition substantially as follows, but variable to some
extent according to circumstances I take
50 parts Mineral oil
8
Stearic acid
"
50
Tallow
""
"
20
Fucus or if preferred Irish Moss
Caustic Alkali
""
These ingredients are to be thoroughly mingled by agitation and mixed with the
pulp in the engine using about five to fifteen parts of the mixture to one hundred parts
of pulp. When the pulp is well saturated with the mixture, it is to be settled with
sulphate of aluminum.
The pulp thus charged with the water proof composition is to be subsequently manu-
factured into paper and paper board in the usual way.
This composition has a material strengthening effect upon the fibres of the paper and
particularly of asbestos stock and makes tougher and more durable paper for any use.
Whilst I prefer to apply the mixture in the engine it may be applied by immersing
the paper in the mixture subsequently to the making of the paper.
Prine Ad27

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:
1st. The composition of water proofing ingredients for paper consisting of mineral
oil, stearic acid, Tallow, Fucus or Irish Moss and caustic alkali substantially as
described.
2nd. The improved article of manufacture consisting of water-proof paper having
the water proofing composition incorporated with the paper stock substantially as
described.
An Improvement in Axle Boxes for Railway Rolling Stock.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1887
Specification Accepted, 27th Jan., 1888
An Improvement in Axle Boxes for Railway Rolling Stock.
I, DANIEL MACNEE of No. 2 Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street in the County
of Middlesex, 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:-
My invention relates to means of preventing access of dust or grit to the axle boxes
of railway rolling stock, and so preventing to a large extent much of the friction and
wear which result from the entrance of gritty particles mostly at that side of the box
which is next to the wheel.
For this purpose I form in the side of the box next to the wheel a circular groove
concentric with the axle and in this groove I insert a ring of soft metal or alloy with
springs arranged in the groove behind it so as to press it outwards against the boss of
the wheel.
The accompanying drawing is a longitudinal section of an axle box of ordinary
construction modified according to my invention. A is the axle, B the bush, W is
part of the boss of one of the running wheels, against which the ring R is pressed by
several springs S arranged behind it in the circular groove G.
The ring thus pressed against the boss W of the revolving wheel and being
capable of moving to and fro with it in the transverse oscillations of the axle, forms
a joint practically tight which prevents access of dust or grit on the inner side
of the axle box, the outer side of which is closed by a cover and lid L in the
usual way.
.
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 :-
In combination with an axle box for railway rolling stock a packing ring fitted in
a groove formed in the inner side of the box and pressed by springs against the boss
of the running wheel, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
1
of December 1907
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I CHARLES MEASON of 55 Carlisle Road, Lozells Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Designer 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, reference being had to the accompanying drawings and to the
letters and Figures marked thereon:-
The first part of my invention consists of a box or casing for covereing the joint of
coal Tongs, and may be made in one entire casting or may be constructed of two
panels or shields connected by side pieces, this casing is made independent of the
joint.
The object of this box or casing is to conceal the joint of the legs of the Tongs and
at the same time to present surfaces eminently suitable for purposes of ornamentation,
such as pollished enamelled engraved or repoussée work.
The second part of my invention consists in a novel construction of the legs of the
coal tongs, the one terminating in a scoop or pan, and the other in a claw or gripper,
by means of which, the coal may be held quite firmly and safely thus obviating the
objection of the coal falling away from the tongs which is common to all tongs of the
ordinary pattern.
The scoop or pan may also be used independently of the gripper when required for
small coal or both legs may be provided with scoop or pan shaped terminations which
will act equally well as grippers or scoops as required.
I do not confine myself to pattern they may be round oval square or any other
hollow shape preferred.
In Fig. 1 of the drawings hereunto annexed a pair of coal tongs is represented fitted
with box or casing (A). Fig. 2 represents a pair of tongs constructed in accordance
with the second part of my invention one the legs (B) terminating in a scoop (C).
Pica 1

page_text: I do not confine myself to any particular form or construction of joint for the tongs,
to which I apply either the first or the second part of my invention and I can use botli
improvements separately or together, as desired.
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. Attaching to coal tongs a box or casing, for the purpose of concealing the joint
and for purposes of ornamentation.
2nd. Constructing coal tongs with either one or both legs terminating in a scoop
or pan.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
4 & 5, Arcade Chambers,
Corporation Street, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 30th Jan., 1888
. Complete Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1888
VINCENT BAILEY 7 Wood Street E.C. Hosier do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
It is a square sanitary diaper (or napkin), for the use of ladies and infants, of which
the centre portion is thick, soft, and absorbent, whilst the surrounding portion is no
thicker than usual. It is all woven in one piece, the centre portion being about half
the size of the entire square.

page_text: I, VINCENT BAILEY 7 Wood Street, E.(). Hosier 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 article sought to be protected by Patent is a square diaper, or napkin.
For use in stopping haemorrhage from wounds and absorbing natural discharges
from the body.
Is made in cotton, linen, wool, or mixtures of the same, or other suitable material
of the thickness and texture of ordinary "piece" linen, which is of common knowledge
and can be either medicated, or not, a portion of the said diaper, or napkin, having a
woven, or raised pile. The said pile may be either looped, or cut and in a square as
described in the drawing, or other form, in centre, or nearer one corner, or edge of
the whole diaper, or napkin, such raised pile to be on one, or both sides, or partly on
either side, and the whole diaper, or napkin, or part thereof, made in white, or any
color, or parti-colored and to the scale, or size, of the drawing submitted, or larger, or
smaller, as the aforesaid purposes require.
The diaper, or napkin, is inade by the ordinary interlacing of warp and weft, the
pile, or thicker portion being created by every alternate thread of warp, or weft,
being extended into a loop. The said loop being left entire or cut.
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 novelty consists :-
1. In the combination of the two textures, in the one article, in the manner and
for the purposes described.
2. In the whole diaper, or napkin, composed of the two textures, being woven in
one piece.
Dated this 30th day of January 1888.
Year: 1887

page_text: [Communicated from abroad by HENRY WILLIAM MASON, of 9, Rodman Street, New
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States of America, Patent Attorney.]
I, William RobERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake, & Co., Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the naturo
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 improved method of operating a machine for carding
cotton.
In the accompanying drawing,
a represents the card cylinder, b, b, are the feed rolls, which feed the cotton to said
card cylinder; d is the lap-feed roll and land e are the intermediate gears between the
lap feed roll d, and the feed rolls bb; c is the lap.
Heretofore the cotton from the lap c has been fed to the feed rolls b, b, from the
bottom of the lap, as shown by the dotted line g in which case the lap-feed roll, would
occupy the position as shewn by the dotted lines n. The action of the lap-feed roll on
the lap is to mat together somewhat, and the cotton being drawn from the lap so near
to the point acted on by the lap-feed roll, causes the lap to "fleece" or bunch and
break.
The present invention consists in reversing the motion of the lap-feed-roll (thus
reversing the motion of the lap) and taking the cotton from the top of the lap as
shown at h in the drawing. By taking the cotton from the top of the lap, (or at a
point opposite or practically opposite from the lap-feed-roll) as shown in the drawing

page_text: all "fleecing" or bunching and breaking is avoided, and the cotton is fed to the card
cylinder in a perfectly even and regular manner.
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 from foreign Correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
The method of operating a carding machine which consists in reversing the motion
of the lap-feed-roll, and adjusting the lap in such a manner that the cotton shall be
delivered from it, at a point opposite or practically opposite from the lap-feed-roll as
above described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 19th July, 1887.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the firm of Edwards and Co., Patent Agents and Engineers,
of 35 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, 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 and accompanying drawing, that is to say :-
This invention relates to gaiters used for protecting boots and shoes, and it consists
of a prolonged gaiter of the ordinary kind covering the upper part of the boot or shoe,
in coinbination with an additional part extending under the sole, as far as the front
of the heel which is left entirely free. The toe, the bottom and the edges of the
gaiter are of india rubber, and the remainder of waterproof cloth or other material.
The gaiter is fastened on the side.
In the accompanying, drawing which is in illustration of the invention, figure 1
represents the gaiter upon the shoe and unfastened.
Figure 2 shows its inner side fastened; figure 3 the outer side; and figure 4
represents the gaiter upon its side, shewing the sole. The fastening is effected by
what are known as clasp fasteners, consisting of a sort of hook which after being
passed through an eyelet hole is turned down and retained in its closed position
by a spring.
Two rows of eyelet holes are provided as shewn. The back of the gaiter is provided
inside with a strengthening piece of india rubber.

page_text: In the improved gaiter as described and shewn, the shoe is not entirely enclosed as
in ordinary india rubber shoes, but the whole shoe is covered with the exception of the
heel, and is entirely protected from cold, snow, rain, and mud, whilst the wearer can
walk without inconvenience or fatigue, and the circulation of air not being prevented
the feet retain their normal temperature.
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 gaiter, consisting of the sole, toe, and edges, of india rubber, in
combination with the upper part of flexible material, fastened down the side, the heel
being left free, substantially as described and shewn in the drawing.
JT... 1007
EDWARDS & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: 1, ARTHUR EDWARD EARL, of 127 Queen's Road, Peckham, in the County of
Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to manufacture improved bolts for doors and analogous
articles, whereby increased safety is secured.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a view of my improved bolt, unfastened; and Fig. 2 is a view of the same
with the bolt shot and secured.
a is the barrel of the bolt, 6 is the bolt, c the handle, and d is the staple. 1. bore
two or more holes in the barrel, as at ee to receive a pin f, and suspend the pin by a
chain to one of the screws, or to a staple or other convenient appliance.
When the bolt has been shot into the staple, as shewn in Fig. 2, the pin f is inserted
in the holes e e, behind the bolt, whereby the bolt is rendered secure, and cannot be
drawn back without removing the pin.
My invention is applicable to bolts of a round, square, or other sectional form.

page_text: It is obvious that the pin may be placed in other positions, and may be made to
pass through any part of the barrel and bolt, or through the staple and bolt.
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 and use of the improved safety bolt, secured by the pin, passing
through holes, e e, in the barrel a, or through the barrel or staple and bolt,
substantially as herein before described. and shewn on the drawings.
Dated 15th July 1887.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
of Ammonium or Potassium.
Year: 1887

page_text: of Ammonium or Potassium.
I Dr. OSCAR VON GRUBER of Viennenburg in Harz in the Kingdom of Prussia
German Empire Chemist 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 the manufacture of the double sulphate and Phosphate of
Ammonium and Potassium wherein the base in the form of an Acid Salt is combined
with the Sulphuric Acid as well as with the Phosphoric Acid and these two salts are
associated as a double salt (Sulphate and Phosphate).
The Invention consists in treating neutral Sulphate of Ammonium or neutral
Sulphate of Potassium in a dry that is to say in a solid and pulverised condition with
concentrated Phosphoric Acid at boiling temperature and in Atomic proportion. The
hot concentrated Phosphoric Acid produces a disuniting effect upon the dry neutral
Sulphate in such a manner as to separate and take up one molecule of the base thereby
forming an Acid Phosphate which combines with the remaining Acid Sulphate forming
a double Salt containing both Acids associated with the same base.
The Invention may be conveniently carried out in practice by heating phosphoric
Acid containing phosphoric Acid Anhydride in the proportion of from about 50 to 54
per cent to its boiling point (about 150 degrees Centigrade) and introducing the
neutral Sulphate of Ammonium or potassium in atomic proportion and in a dry and
pulverized condition into the said hot concentrated Acid. The above mentioned
temperature is maintained until the fluid shews an inclination to solidify. It is then
poured out upon plates and forms dry cakes of salt which are readily pulverized.
When it is desired to obtain more Nitrogen with the salt of Ammonium a
proportionately greater quantity of Sulphate is added according to the desired
enriching effect to be produced.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Invention
and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :
Manufacturing the Sulphate and Phosphate of Ammonium and potassium by
causing boiling concentrated phosphoric Acid to act upon dry neutral Sulphate of
Ammonium or dry neutral Sulphate of potassium in atomic proportion the Phosphoric
Acid being thereby caused to combine with one half of the base and form an Acid
phosphate which uniting with the remaining Acid Sulphate forms the double Salt
substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 8th day of January 1887.
J. H. JOHNSON & Co.,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields,"
Agents for the said Dr. Oscar von Gruber.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 26th Oct., 1888
1, FRANK LITHERLAND TEED S Victoria Chambers Westminster Consulting Chemist
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
My invention has for its object the removal of Lead from sulphuric acid containing
that impurity.
I treat the cold sulphuric acid with bydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid may
be added in the form of aqueous solution and be stirred into the sulphuric acid or it
may be used in the gaseous form, forced into the sulphuric acid under pressure or
otherwise or thirdly it may in special cases be generated in the sulphuric acid by the
addition of sodium chloride or any other suitable chloride. By the above treatment
the Lead is separated in the insoluble form as a precipitate mechanically suspended in
the sulphuric acid, and may be removed from the sulphuric acid by allowing it to
subside, or by filtration through any suitable substance. If it be desired to obtain
the precipitate in a denser form so that it shall settle more quickly or be more easily
filtered, the sulphuric acid may be warmed till the precipitate has dissolved and then
be cooled again when the precipitate separates in a denser form on standing for a
time. Taking care however not to warm the sulphuric acid to such an extent as to
drive off the hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid remaining in the purified
sulphuric acid may be removed by any suitable means.
Dated this 22nd day of December 1887.

page_text: Improvements in Purification of Sulphuric Acid.
I FRANK LITHERLAND TEED S Victoria Chambers Westminster Consulting Chemist
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 has for its object the removal of Lead from sulphuric acid containing
that impurity.
I treat the cold sulphuric acid with hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid may
be added in the form of aqueous solution and he stirred into the sulphuric acid or it
may in special cases be generated in the sulphuric acid by the addition of sodium
chloride or any other suitable chloride.
By the above treatment the Lead is separated in the insoluble form as a precipitate
mechanically suspended in the sulphuric acid and may be removed from the sulphuric
acid by allowing it to subside or by filtration through any suitable substance.
The hydrochloric acid remaining in the purified.sulphuric acid may be removed by
any suitable means.
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 purification of sulphuric acid from Lead by means of hydrochloric acid sub-
stantially as described.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Lubricating Grease.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1887
Complete Left, 1st Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 1st Nov., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Lubricating Grease.
WILLIAM HICKS of No. 1, Hanson Street Middlesbrough in the County of York-
shire, Grocer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
For the purpose of my invention I have an improvement in the manner of mixing
the ingredients used in the manufacture of any ordinary lubricating grease, used for
lubricating any style of machinery; by the addition of the following textures or
materials, Cotton, Hemp, Wool, Flax, Hay or Grass, Paper, Straw, Hair, or any
fibrous material. By the addition of the above mentioned materials the grease is
bound together, and a great saving effected.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Lubricating Grease.
WILLIAM HICKS No. 1, Hanson Street Middlesborough in the county of Yorkshire
Grocer 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 which relates to improvements in the manner of mixing the ingre-
dients for the purpose of the manufacture of any lubricating grease used for lubri-
cating any style of machine or machinery, consists of a method of binding the atoms
or parts of the grease together so that the grease is prevented from prematurely
melting away when applied to the bearings or any other parts of any machine or
machinery for lubricating the same.
For the purpose of my invention I use portions of any of the following namely,..
cotton, hemp, wool, flax, hay, grass, straw, paper, or any fibrous material, and which
portions are torn into shreds by any ordinary means, and combined with the tallow,
fat, or grease used for lubricating the bearings or any other parts of any machinery.
The manner of working my invention is as follows:-the tallow, fat, or grease is
first melted in the usual manner, and when sufficiently heated to bring it to the form
of a liquid the shreds or fibres are then mixed with it, and the whole well stirred to
make the shreds or fibres combine with the grease in an even manner. The liquid is
then run off into moulds or any other vessels, in the usual manner, and allowed
to cool.
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 :-
An improved method for the binding together of the atoms or parts of any lubri-
cating grease by the addition of one or more fibrous materials, the said materials in
the form of shreds or fibres combining with the grease and so preventing the prema-
ture melting or waste thereof when applied to the bearings or parts of any machine
or machinery for lubricating the same.
Dated this 29th day of September 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 4th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 5th Dec., 1888
1, WILLIAM JOSEPH DEAREN, Joiner & Frame Maker of No. 4 Tolmer Square, W.
London Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
4 peices of wood mitred at corners or ends to form frame held together by two
shifting dowls, and operated upon by one wooden wedge being driven down the mitre
in each inner angle. Applicable either to cross bar stretching frames, or panel
stretching frames.

page_text: 4 peices of wood A with ends cut to angle of 45 degrees so as to form a square frame
when placed together, to keep those 4 peices together two holes are bored in each
mitred ends and two round dowls B inserted within each corner of frame eight dowls
in all which dowls are entirely out of sight when in position to expand frame one
wooden wedge C. is inserted in each inner angle of mitre of frame and when pressed
or drove into the mitre opens the mitre and enlarges the frame.
FIG. 2.
Shows the sectional view of mitred ends of the 4 peices A. with a slot D. made to
receive wooden wedge C. The right hand peice A. in figure 2. shows the dowls B.
and wedge C. retained in position. To allow the wedge C. to operate freely of an
inch is cut off the point so as not to come in contact with the dowls B. The object in
having two dowls B. in each corner being to give strength, uniformity of action, and
perfect flatness when strained with canvas or other material.
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. Economy in labour and material.
2nd. Cannot of itself fall to peices as the dowl holes being bored at right angles
with the mitres forms a key all around the frame.
3rd. Essentially a machine made article insomuch as the simplicity of construction
asserts itself throughout.
Dated this 4th day of Santamber 1888
Year: 1887

page_text: RICHARD EDMUND PAYNE Engineer 1 Hubert's Grove Clapham S.W. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the saine is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
An improved cowl for gas or vapour, either wet or dry, constructed with external
flap valves, of Mica, metal or any similar material, and internal check cone. External
flaps, hanging, at an angle, and closing with the slightest puff of air, marked, A.
Weather cap which acts as flap stop to prevent external Flaps opening too far, also
acting as upper wind guard, and rain protector. Marked B.
Delivery holes, with skirting of metal turned outwards, for fine seatings, for flaps
to strike against, and to prevent moisture collecting on same. Marked C.
Cone D'in down pipe with small hole to increase up draught, and check, a down do.
marked E.
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
External flap valves with sharp seating for purpose mentioned set in weather hood,
with internal check cone either oblong or otherwise, adapted to Gas Stoves, or Fires,
Ventilation tubes, &c. &c.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 21st July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 14th Sept., 188
FRANK MOORE and WILLIAM JOHN FIELDHOUSE Ironfounders trading as the
Griffin Foundry Co. Ironfounders, Stephenson Street Birmingham. We do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Roasting Oven door is perforated all over the outside in the Casting, & a frame
of Wire Guaze is fitted on the inside, thus allowing a full current of air to pass
through the whole of the oven when roasting is going on.
The raiseing & lowering of the fire is done by a side leaver attached to the bottom
of grate by pressing the leaver down it bodily raises the fire up & is kept in position
by drop catch at the side.
The whole design of Range is made entirely new as regards mouldings &c.

page_text: FRANK MOORE and WILLIAM JOHN FIELDHOUSE Ironfounders, 11 & 12 Stephenson
Street, Birmingham, trading as The Griffin Foundry Co. We 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 is
to say -
Our said Invention comprises improvements in Open & Close fire Cooking Ranges
and the said improvements are shown on a sheet of explanatory drawings which are
hereunto appended.
Figure 1 is an elevation showing Range as a close fire with bottom grate raised in
position which is done with the side lever and secured by stop E.
Figure 2 is a detail showing open fire and bottom grate lowered.
Figure 3 is a detail showing the working of the lever and bottom grate which is
shown raised in position acting as coal saver, the lever F is lowered by knocking
catch E to the left side the lever F is then released and the bottom grate Ġ then falls
into position by its own weight.
Figure 4 shows improvement in ventilated door. The front is made in one piece of
perforated cast iron as shown in figure the gauze panel figure 4 is fitted in a
groove running round the back of ventilated door which makes an even surface
without any projection and attached to same by means of set screws at the corners
and which allows of its being removed without any difficulty for means of cleaning.
Having now particularly described & 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.
1. Making the bottom grate of Range act as a coal saver as herein before described
in figure 3 of accompanying drawings.
2. The arrangement of ventilating oven substantially in the improved manner as
herein before described with reference to figure 4 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this Twentieth day of July 1888.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd June, 1887
Complete Left, 21st Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 22nd June, 1888
I THOMAS RAY of Havelock Tower Hylton Road Sunderland Forgemaster do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
That the holding part of the anchor shall consist of three or more arms forming
equal divisions of the same circle; that these arms shall be connected by webs extending
from the nave either to the whole or only to a partial length of the arms; that there
shall be a hole in the nave vertical to the plane of the arms and which hole may be
either entirely conical or only partly so, the base of the conical part being always on
the outer or convex side of the arms.
That the shank of the anchor shall have a conical outer end to fit into this said hole
and thus the arms will be in a position to revolve on the shank without their being
able to separate from it when the strain is applied.

page_text: I THOMAS RAY of Havelock Tower Hylton Road Sunderland Forge master 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 holding part of the anchor shall consist of three or more arms A forming
equal divisions of the same circle which arms may be fluted in the back and
may be connected to each other by webs extending from the nave to any distance
along each arm.
That there shall be a hole in the nave B vertical to the plane of the arms A and
which hole shall be conical or only partly so, the conical part being always on the
outer or convex side of the arms A. That the shank of the anchor shall have a
conical outer end to fit into this said hole B and thus the arms A will be in a
position to revolve on the shank (without separating from it when the strain is
applied.
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) That the arms A are capable of altogether revolving round the anchor
shank C.
(2) That the number of arms A may be of any number from three to seven both
numbers being inclusive.
(3) That the arms A may be fluted in the back.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 13th Jan., 1888
FRANCIS REDMOND 126 Sandford Road Ranelagh Dublin 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 :-
My Invention consists of a Brush Roller Pad or Mop to which a rotating or recipro-
cating motion is communicated by the mechanism described below reference being
made to the accompanying figures which are to be taken as part of this specification
and read therewith.
Fig. 1 consists of a revolving conical brush a attached to a rotating axis of variable
length 6 which is held in holder c and caused to rotate by bevelled cog wheels d.
Fig. 2 consists of a revolving pad a attached to an axis b which is rotated by
wheel d by means of a band.
C
Fig. 3 consists of a brush a axis b held in holder e which is caused to revolve by
handled by means of bevelled cog wheels. This pattern is used for cleaning the
outside of windows the operator standing inside.
Fig. 4 consists of pad a attached to pole c on the end of which it is made to revolve
by a band which receives its motion from wheel d this band passing over two pulleys
at e. This pattern is used for the cleaning of the outside of Windows.
Fig. 5 consists of a pad a attached to a bar to which a reciprocating motion is
communicated by crank and handle d.
Fig. 6 consists of a brush a attached to a bar b to which a reciprocating motion is
communicated by crank d. This pattern is used for cleaning the outside of windows.
Brushes Rollers Pads Mops of various shape and size may be attached to any of
these machines or the Brushes Rollers Pads Mops may be easily covered with cotton
cloths chamois leather or other material.
I do not confine myself to the precise details of construction illustrated in the
figures inasmuch as these may be varied without departing from the principle of the
Invention.
The machines described are intended for the cleaning of Windows Mirrors and
Similar Articles. When any of these machines are in use the operator holds the
handle or handpiece in his hands at the same time keeping the Brush Roller Pad or

page_text: Mop in contact with the surface to be cleaned then by rotating the wheel or crank
which is situate close to the handle or handpiece a rotatory or reciprocal motion is
communicated to the Brush Roller Pad or Mop which thus cleans the surface against
which it has been placed.
Fig. 3, 4 & 6 are designed for cleaning the exterior of Windows from the inside.
The Window is first opened and the machine passed through it then the Brush Roller
Pad or Mop is brought into contact with the outside of the Window the handle of
the machine projecting within the room.
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 arrangement of revolving or reciprocating Brushes Rollers Pads or Mops
substantially as and for the purpose described with reference to the accompanying
figures.
Year: 1887

page_text: Philip BORN 186 Choumert Road Peckham in the County of Surrey, Agent do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention has for its object a flushing down of urinals closets drains sewers and
other like places and as shewn in the accompanying sheets of drawings consists of an
oscillatory cistern A of variable dimensions fixed on an axis B reposing on two lateral
supports C the apparatus being enclosed in a casing of wood iron zinc or any other
metal D.
The cistern A is supplied with water by the pipe E which has two taps F and G,
the tap G can always remain open after the quantity and speed of water required has
been regulated. The tap F shuts off the supply.
These taps can be placed either above or below the cistern or any other most
convenient position.
The cistern A is so shaped as shown in Fig. 1. 5 and 6 that it tips up automatically
as soon as the cistern is filled with water.
After the water has been discharged the cistern A falls back by means of a counter-
poise H into its original position and is ready for a further supply.
The water is discharged through the pipe I as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 shows the
apparatus without a discharge pipe but having an aperture extending longitudinal for
discharging the water.

page_text: The two stops K see Fig. 1 and 4 are for. the purpose of holding the cistern A in
position before and after discharging the water.
The dotted lines in Fig. 1 show the cistern in the active discharge of the water.
The same letters refer to the same parts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
First. An oscillatory cistern of variable dimensions fixed on an axis reposing on
two lateral supports tipping up automatically on being filled with water and falling
back by means of a counterpoise in its original position after having discharged
the water as shown and described in the accompanying sheets of drawings and
specification.