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An Improved Pocket Ambulance for the immediate Dressing of Wounds.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improved Pocket Ambulance for the immediate Dressing of
Wounds.
I JOHN DENCER WHITTLES of 316 Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham in the
County of Warwick Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention of
"AN IMPROVED POCKET AMBULANCE, FOR THE IMMEDIATE DRESSING OF. WOUNDS,'
to be as follows:-
"
This invention relates to the construction and application of a sheet metallic
case suitable for being carried in the pocket and which being filled with say a
compress for stanching blood, with plaister, bandages, tape, a bottle of Ammonia,
waxed-silk, surgical and other pins &c so constitutes a light and portable pocket
ambulance for the immediate dressing of wounds.
The casing which I employ is formed of thin sheet metal preferably stamped into
the desired form and hinged together and with the corners and edges rounded off
the front of the casing being arranged to act as a spring upon a projection formed
on the edge of the lid and so to ensure the case being kept closed and which being
pressed slightly inwards so releases the lid when the apparatus is required to be
opened for the withdrawal of the contents as aforesaid.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pocket Ambulance for the Immediate Dressing of
Wounds.
I, JOHN DENCER WHITTLES, of 316 Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham, in the
County of Warwick, Chemist, 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:—
This invention relates to the construction and application of a sheet metallic
case suitable for being carried in the pocket and which being filled with say a
compress for stanching blood with plain bandages tape, a bottle of ammonia for
venomous bites, waxed silk, safety and other pins & so constitutes a light and
portable pocket ambulance for the immediate dressing of wounds.
The casing which I employ is formed of sheet metal preferably stamped into the 1
desired form and hinged together and with the corners and edges rounded off,
the front of the casing being arranged to act as a spring upon a projection formed
on the edge of the lid and so to insure the case being kept closed and which being
pressed slightly inwards releases the lid when the apparatus is required to be
opened for the withdrawal of the contents aforesaid.
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 pocket ambulance substantially as and for the purposes herein-
before described or any mere modification of the same.
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IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL TUBES
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES ALFRED CRANE Modeller 151 High Street Bordesley Birmingham in the
County of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL TUBES to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the method of producing an improved iron and steel
tube for bedsteads and other purposes.
"
I take an ordinary " butt welded iron or steel tube and my means of a
succession of drawings through a die, and supported internally by a mandrill,
reduce the diameter and thickness to any given measurement, and the surface to
any degree of smoothness; such results not otherwise being obtained except by
treating in a similar manner either "solid drawn" or "lap" welded tubes; or by
the method known as "brazing."

page_text: I JAMES ALFRED CRANE of 151 Bordesley Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Modeller do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL TUBES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to the method of producing an improved iron or steel tube
for bedstead and other purposes.
I take an ordinary "butt" welded iron or steel tube and my means of a
succession of drawings through a die or hole; or betwen rolls or wheels, and
supported internally by a mandrill, reduce the diameter and thickness to any
given measurement, and the surface to any degree of smoothness; such results not
otherwise being obtained except by treating in a similar manner either "solid
drawn" or "lap" welded tubes; or by the process known as "brazing."
A "butt" welded tube is so called because the two edges of the strip of which
it is made, simply abut against each other when passing in a heated state throgh
the dies, rolls, or wheels.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;
1. The reduction in thickness and diameter of what is technicaly known as
a "butt" welded tube, by means of a mandrill, combined with the usual drawing
apparatus.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN PAPER HANGINGS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM SCOTT of 12 Westbourne place, Eaton Square, Pimlico, London,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
PAPER HANGINGS to be as follows :—
The paper is prepared with Starch or paste; then the Mica or Talc is applied
and the paper is hung up & dried. If required a pattern or design can be printed
by hand or machine in transparent or opaque colors; when dry to be calendered
or passed through or under hot rollers.

page_text: Improvements in Paper Hangings.
I, WILLIAM SCOTT of 12 Westbourne place, Eaton Square, Pimlico, London,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
PAPER-HANGINGS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
Firstly The paper is prepared with Starch or Paste; then the Mica or Talc
is applied & the paper is hung up & dried. If required, a pattern or design can be
printed by hand or machine in transparent or opaque colors; when dry to be
calendered or passed under or through hot rollers.
The calendering or hot pressing of the material after the Mica has been fired
or burnt to a white heat producing the smooth, flat & hard surface and entirely
destroying the objectionable rough & loose surface which is injurious to health.
The prepared Mica Paper hangings after being hung on the walls for any period
can be cleaned by simply rubbing with flannel or cloth.
My Invention is of a twofold character and consists of an improved method
of manufacturing mica or tale paper hangings and of an additional operation to
give a silken appearance to talc or mica paper previously prepared either by my
improved method or by the ordinary method at present in operation.
For the first part of my invention I prepare the mica or tale by burning it in
furnaces either before or after crushing and then fixing it upon the paper in the
usual manner, this gives an improved appearance to the paper so treated.
The second part of my invention consists in passing the mica or talc paper,
which has been already prepared either by my improved method or in the
ordinary manner, through hot calendering rollers, which may be heated by gas,
water, steam or any other approved manner, this operation hardens and smooths
the face of the paper and gives to it a silken appearance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
First. The application of heat to mica or tale to raise it to a white heat before
or after grinding and previous to attaching it to paper-and
Second. The application of calendering rollers to tale or mica paper previously
prepared by my improved method or in the ordinary manner-to give it the
appearance required for my Imitation Silk paper hangings.
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FOLDING CHAIR
Year: 1885

page_text: I ERNEST SMITH Chair Maker, of 18 Thurlow Hill, West Dulwich in the County
of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for A FOLDING CHAIR
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The legs D. D. Fig 1 in the drawing are pivoted to the seat frame at n and have
a slot b on the inerside for a pinion projecting from the legs B. B. to slide in
A. A. Fig 2 are metal plates attached to the seat frame and having pivot holes e e
at which points the legs B. B. and the back feet C. C. are pivoted to the metal
plates as shown in Fig 1 and 3 of the drawing, the back feet CC thus bracing
themselves firmly against the legs B B when the chair is set up for use.
A small piece of india rubber (a Fig 1) is inserted in the back feet C C to act as
a buffer against the legs B. B. and to give elasticity to the chair back.
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 metal plates A in combination with the legs B the back feet C and the india
rubber buffer, as has been herein set forth.
AN IMPROVED LUBRICATOR
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co, Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do bereby declare the nature
of my invention for "AN IMPROVED LUBRICATOR" 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 lubricator.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 represents a longitudinal section of the lubricator on the line a b
Figure 2 and
Figure 2 is a plan partly in horizontal section.
These figures show all the details of construction of the said apparatus.
M is the receptacle for containing the lubricant, N its cover, and B a piston.
which presses upon the lubricant.
This piston is guided by a rod T which passes through the cover, and terminates
in a knob O which permits the piston to be acted upon from without.
A is a spiral spring of steel or other suitable metal, placed upon the piston and
pressing upon it when the cover is screwed upon the box.
C is a small orifice provided in the cover and permitting the atmospheric
pressure to act upon the piston.
This apparatus can be placed in any position, and its operation is certain, as the
feeding of the lubricant is effected by atmospheric pressure which acts in a constant
manner, whatever be the diameter of the lubricator.
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 above-described automatic lubricator having a spiral spring for causing the
initial compression of the lubricant, and in which the atmospheric pressure acts
automatically and constantly for maintaining the action begun by the spring.
Dated this 22nd dor of October 1885
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.
TABLE DISH HEATER
Year: 1885

page_text: I, PETER PENN-GASKELL, of Shanagarry House, Midleton in the county of
Cork, Ireland, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
TABLE DISH HEATER 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 a simple apparatus for heating or keeping hot a dish on
the table as I will describe referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a
vertical section and Fig. 2 is a plan of the lower part. On a base A, which may
be of wood, I fix on studs a metal plate B at a little height above the base so that
there is free passage of air between the plate and the base. On the plate B I place
a cylindrical piece C of iron, fire brick or other refractory material which has been
heated, this being made with a sunk hook so that it can be readily lifted. Over
the heater C I place a metal or earthenware dish D made with a rim E which
surrounds and conceals the heater C. Food being placed in the dish D or in a
plate laid in it, can be kept hot for a considerable time. The whole may be
covered by a cover F. It is sometimes convenient to keep the dish D attached to
the base, in which case I provide on the plate B a couple of projecting studs and
form in E suitable notches so that by a partial turn it becomes engaged with the
studs in the manner of a bayonet catch.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A table dish heater constructed and operating substantially as herein described
with reference to the accompanying drawings.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOP BOARDS OF SPINNING FRAMES
Year: 1885

page_text: We, ALFRED WHITELEY of Globe Mills, Bradford in the County of York,
Spinner, and JOSEPH WOOD of Boggs, Allerton, near Bradford, aforesaid, Mechanic
do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOP
BOARDS OF SPINNING FRAMES and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention consists of an improved eye and eye guard for the top Boards of
spinning frames which are used as a substitute for the ordinary porcelain eyes in
the top boards or for a protection for the porcelain eyes in the old spinning frames
and in addition, to protect and strengthen the top Boards.
We accomplish our object by substituting a metal eye with flange for securing
the same by means of screws to the top board, the eye being recessed into the top
Board and the metal flange and eye having a slot in the side corresponding with
that of the top board. Underneath the top board we secure for its entire length
a number of metal plates with corresponding holes as regards the eye and slot
which protects and strengthens the Board.
In view of protecting top boards now in use and preserving the eyes from
breakage and knocking out so frequent during the process of doffing we secure
a metal flange on the top of the board over the ordinary porcelain eye and a thin
metal plate underneath as before described.
In order to further explain our invention we will describe the same by aid of the
accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 represents a plan of a portion of a top
board with our improved metal projecting plate fitted thereto. Fig. 2 is a section
shewing our improved metal eye and Fig. 3 also a section shewing the porcelain
eye as commonly used and which is protected by our improvements. Fig. 4 is
a view of the plate we secure to the underside of the top board.
The top board A is of the ordinary construction and the metal eyes B are secured
thereto by screws passing through the flanges thereof. The metal eyes are recessed
in the boards by which we are enabled to dispense with the ordinary porcelain eyes
for guiding the yarn, but in case the top board is fitted with porcelain eyes as in
spinning frames at present in use we cover the eyes with flanges B' similar to those
in connection with the metal eyes B which preserve them from breakage and
protect and prevent them being knocked out which is so frequent during the
process of dotting

page_text: In order to strengthen the top board we secure to the underside of the same
a thin metal plate Ď having openings and slots formed therein corresponding to
the openings for the eyes and passage of yarn to the same.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
The combination of the metal eyes B or flanges B₁ with the metal plates D
substantially for the purpose and in the manner shewn and described.
VENTILATING CASKS AND OTHER SIMILAR VESSELS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JAMES WILLIAM BLAKEY Inventor, 46 Hyde Park Road Leeds County of
York, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for VENTILATING CASKS AND
OTHER SIMILAR VESSELS to be as follows:-
At the lower end of a conical tube I make a gimlet or wimble, the upper end
being screwed to fit-in cavity made. Half way up in tube I put a cross piece to
hold a pin, pushed up by a spring, the top of said pin fits into a rubber let into a
hollow at the top of another tube, made to screw on-to the first named tube. It
will be seen that on opening the tap of any vessel the air will compress this spring
on rushing in, and on turning off tap the spring will adjust the pin and fill up
the hole.
JAMES WILLIAM BLAKEY.

page_text: and the like.
JAMES WILLIAM BLAKEY, F.SA. &c.- Inventor 46, Hyde Park Road, Leeds,
Yorkshire, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AUTOMATICALLY
VENTING CASKS, AND THE LIKE, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
At the lower end of a conical tube, I make a gimlet or wimble, the upper part of
which is screwed, to follow cavity made by wimble (see Fig. 1. a.). Half way up
in tube, I put a cross piece, (Fig. 6. a.) to hold a pin or valve, (Fig. 2a & b) which
is held up by a spring (C). The top of the pin or valve, fits into a rubber (Fig. 4),
let into a cavity at the top of another tube, made to screw or fit on the first named
tube (Fig. 1.b.). It will be seen, that on turning the tap of any vessel, the
inrushing air, will compress this spring, and on turning off the tap, the spring will.
adjust the pin.or valve. The pin or screw (D Fig. 1.), is to act as a spile peg, and
makes a useful combination. The valve (Fig. 5.) may have three or more flats, on
the lower, and upper ends, thereby saving the insertion of the bridge (a) as
shown (Fig. 6).
Having thus described the nature of my invention, I claim as my invention, the
arrangement of the several parts as described.
The valve and spring as shown, spile peg, and general arrangement.
or other Kind of Reflector
Year: 1885

page_text: or other Kind of Reflector.
JAMES SEDGWICK, Danesmoor, Clay Cross near Chesterfield Tinman & Brazier
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVING MINERS SAFETY
LAMPS WITH A REFLECTOR to be as follows:-
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The reflector can be fitted to any kind of miners safety lamp now in use, and
can be manufactured either of nickle silver or other kind of material. It is fitted
up inside of the lamp & surrounds the light in such a manner as to cast the light
much farther away from the lamp; it is attached to the inner screw of the_lamp
& also acts as a preventative against breaking the lamp glass by locking or
unlocking the lamp.
Dated this 20th J

page_text: or other Kind of Reflector.
JAMES SEDGWICK, Danesmoor, Clay Cross near Chesterfield, Tinman and
Brazier do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN MINERS
SAFETY LAMPS WITH A NICKLE SILVER OR OTHER KIND OF REFLECTOR, BY WHICH
A BETTER LIGHT IS CAST, and in what manuer the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
For this purpose a nickle silver or other kind of reflector is attached to the
screw which holds the lamp glass in the lamp, the reflector surrounding the light
and very greatly improves the illumination, and also prevents the breaking of the
glass by the screwing or unscrewing of the same. It may be attached to any
lamp, as per Drawing. The invention is the reflector marked A on the drawing.
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. A better light is produced without any additional oil being consumed, and
2nd. Saving in Lamp Glasses.
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRY BLAKE, of 15 Park Road, Liverpool, in the county of
Lancaster, Confectioner and Bride Cake Maker do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of a new or improved cake.
In manufacturing my new or improved cake I mix and combine a cream composed
of butter, sugar, and egg yolks with flour or farina and egg whites.
The proportions of the ingredients I employ for forming the cream are about
nine parts of butter, twenty parts of sugar and twelve parts of egg yolks ; to this
cream I add from fourteen to. eighteen parts of suitable patent flour and farina
and about twelve parts of egg whites whisked.
The above proportions are those which I have found to give good results but it .
will be obvious that they may be somewhat varied according to the quality of the
cake required.
•
G. F. REDFERN,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Manufacture of a New or. Improved Cake.
I WILLIAM HENRY BLAKE, of 15 Park Road, Liverpool, in the county of Lan-
caster, Confectioner and Bride Cake Maker do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of a new or improved cake.
In manufacturing my new or improved cake I mix and combine a cream composed
of butter, sugar with a little honey, and egg yolks with flour or farinn and egg
whites, a small proportion of cream of tartar and a suitable flavouring being added
if required.
For the purpose of my invention I take about two and a quarter pounds of
Butter and beat it up with about four and a half pounds of fine sugar and a little
fine honey and the yolks of about 50 eggs; this forms what is known to the trade
as a cream; I then add the whites of the said eggs well beaten to this cream with
from about three and a half pounds to five pounds of suitable patent flour and
farina, one ounce of cream of tartar being added if necessary and the desired
flavouring. The dough thus made is formed into cakes and baked in the usual
manner.
The above proportions are those which I have found to give good results but it
will be obvious that they may be somewhat varied according to the quality of the
cake required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The manufacture of a new or improved cake formed by mixing and combining
the above named ingredients in the manner and in the proportions substantially as
hereinbefore described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WOOD BARRELS, PAILS, TUBS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ISRAEL, LUDLOW GARRARD RICE of Brookline in the County of Norfolk and
State of Massachusetts, United States of America, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN WOOD BARRELS, PAILS,
TUBS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES," 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 improvements in pails, barrels, tubs etc., made in such a
way that when finished and in position for the hoops to be put on them there will
be grooves in which an elastic, metallic hoop having corrugations or projections
entering the grooves so that a surface is presented on the outside of the hoop free
from projections.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a pail embodying my invention.
Figure 2 is a vertical section of the same.
Figure 3 is a horizontal section of the same on line X X Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of one of my improved hoops.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of a barrel embodying my invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a tub embodying my invention.
The pail A has staves BBB which are grooved CCC to admit the corru-
gation DDD of the hoop E (which is made of spring steel) entering into the
grooves so the corrugations may not keep the smooth parts of the hoop from
pressing against the staves.
An additional advantage of the staves being grooved is that a much neater and
more desirable pail can be made than there can be if the corrugations project
beyond the smooth parts of the pail.
The corrugations in the hoop cause it to be elastic and thus prevent the staves
from falling apart when they become dry and shrunken.
The staves when arranged to form a pail, barrel, tub etc., may have but a single
groove and the hoop but a single corrugation, but in practice I prefer a number of
grooves and a corresponding number of corrugations,

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:
A pail, barrel, tub or other article made of staves bound together with elastic,
metallic, corrugated hoops, the staves being grooved to admit the corrugation or 5
corrugations of the hoop substantially as shown and described.
Dated this Twenty seventh day of October 1885.
RENDERING LEATHER SOLES OF BOOTS AND SHOES FLEXIBLE OR PLIABLE AND PROOF OR MORE DURABLE OR RESISTABLE AGAINST WATER OR DAMP
Year: 1885

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I HARRY ENGLAND HOWE of No 1 Adelaide Terrace Northampton in the
County of Northampton Boot and Shoe Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for RENDERING LEATHER SOLES OF BOOTS AND SHOES
FLEXIBLE OR PLIABLE AND PROOF OR MORE DURABLE OR RESISTABLE AGAINST
WATER OR DAMP and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be i
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
In carrying out my said invention I first soak the leather in water until
the same is saturated, the leather is then worked or kneaded so that a portion
of the water is excluded therefrom and the grain made closer and the leather
thereby reduced in superficial area the leather is then rolled with a roller of an
uneaven surface so that the leather becomes currogated as shewn by the drawing
hereto annexed or indented The leather is then worked in castor oil and allowed
to dry in the air-When perfectly dry the leather is again worked and saturated
with a solution of India rubber gutta percha and parrafin.
Having thus described my said invention and the best means of carrying the
same into effect I declare that what I claim is
Firstly. The method of rendering leather for the inner or outer soles of boots
and shoes flexible or pliable and proof or more durable or resistable against water
or damp.
Secondly. The manufacture and use of the leather for boots and shoes.
Thirdly. The use of the leather for the inner or outer soles to be attached
stitched or sewn by hand or machine to the uppers of boots or shoes.
In witness whereof I the said Harry England Howe have hereunto set my
hand and seal this fourteenth day of October in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty, five.
OR ELASTIC BUFFER ATTACHMENTS FOR THE SAILS OF SHIPS
Year: 1885

page_text: JOHN HOLMES of No 11 Neptune Street in the Borough of Kingston upon Hull
Smackowner I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for SPRING OR ELASTIC
BUFFER ATTACHMENTS FOR THE SAILS OF SHIPS 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 for its object the obviating or lessening of shocks which are
now transmitted direct to the fastenings of the boom or sails connections to the
vessel by the intervention of an elastic medium or buffer so arranged that the
spring or elastic medium is compressed or distended by the sudden movements of
the booms or sheets of sailing vessels, when the sails are shifted from side to side
or in a heavy sea, the serious strains as now experienced are lessened or overcome
by this means to a very great extent.
To accomplish this object I attach the sheet or tackle from the boom to a bolt,
this bolt being held through the intervention of trunnions to the deck The bolt
being free to slide through the said trunnions and having a spring coiled around it
(preferable volute in form) so that a sudden pull upon the bolt from the sails is
only transmitted to the vessel through the medium of the spring which is
compressed or distended, and by this arrangement all sudden shocks are avoided.
This eyebolt with spring attached may if prefered be secured to the vessel
through the intervention of an universal joint so as to be free to follow the
direction of the sheet or boom lines.
For the better describing of my invention the annexed drawing is attached
shewing one of the means for holding the spring buffer.
Fig i elevation Fig 2 plan Fig 3 cross section and Fig 4 small scale plan
shewing arrangement of buffer when attached to the boom of a sailing vessel.
The same initials refer to similar parts in each view.
In Fig 1 & 3 a is a volute spring secured to cross trunnion b by means of
a bolt which by preference is made square section inside spring and through
trunnion, the upper part of this bolt being formed into an eye or hook C¹ the lower
end of this bolt being provided with a washer and nut a gib and cotter or other
convenient means of transmitting the strain to the spring when the bolt is pulled;
this arrangement is further mounted on a block of wood D having wrot iron
straps E furnished with eyes or bosses E' in which the trunnion piece b is held,
this wood chock is secured to deck of vessel by bolts or other means.

page_text: Iron or other supports can be used in place of the wood block shewn if prefered.
Fig 4 shews the arrangement of buffer compléte attached to the boom of a sail
through the intervention of the blocks F. H being the boom and J the mast.
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 use of a spring Buffer mounted on trunnions or attached by an universal
joint to the deck or other parts of a vessel for obviating the transmission of shocks
from sails of vessels, substantially as and for the purpose here described.
ROV THE TANG OF WOOD WHEELS
Year: 1885

page_text: OLIVER SAMUEL EVANS, Coach Builder, High Street Brierley Hill Staffordshire
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVING THE TANG OF
WOOD WHEELS to be as follows:--
The main feature of the Tang is to dispense with the wood spigot at the end of
the spoke and to substitute an iron one thereby avoiding the large hole in the
Felly which greatly weakens the said Felly also to prevent the spokes breaking
off at Felly. It is also for repairing wheels without removing Spokes Fellies or
Tyres.
Side elevation shows the Tang in position when viewed from the side of the
cart or coach.
End elevation shows the Tang in position when viewed from the back or front
of the cart or coach.
Section A B shows the end elevation in section with a wedge running across the
bottom of the casting.
Section at CD shows the side elevation in section.
The view on which the sections A B. C D are taken shows the spoke cut through
looking down on the felly of the wheel.

page_text: OLIVER SAMUEL EVANS, Coach Builder High Street Brierley Hill Staffordshire,
I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVING THE TANG
OF WOOD WHEELS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The Tang is-a malleable casting-consisting of an oval shape cup tapered to the
top with a wedge running across the bottom of the cup so as to cleave the spoke
and form a dovetail which expands the spoke, and fits tight into the enlarged part
of the cup. On either side of the cup (outside) are attached two small ears with
small holes in them to rivet the cup to the Felly and on the bottom of the cup
is a round spigot projecting from the middle which fits into the Felly.
The main features of the Tang is to dispense with the wood spigot at the end
of the spoke and to substitute an iron one thereby avoiding the large hole in the
Felly which greatly weakens the said Felly. It is also for repairing wheels without
removing Spokes Fellies or Tyres.
The Metallic Tang above referred to is shown by five views, on one drawing
only which accompanied my provisional specification.
Side elevation shows the Tang in position, when viewed from the side of the
cart, or coach.
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End elevation shows the Tang in position, when viewed from the back, or front
of the cart or coach.
Section at A B shows the end elevation in section, with a wedge running across
the bottom of the casting.
Section at C D shows the side elevation in section.
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The view on which the sections "AB CD." are taken, shows the spoke cut
through looking down on the felly of the wheel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is a novelty viz
1. It is to dispense with the wood spigot at the end of the spoke and to substitute
an iron one thereby avoiding the large hole in the Felly.
2. It is also for repairing Wheels without removing Spokes or Tyres.
Did this 20th day of January 1886.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BEAM ARMS FOR LACE MACHINES
Year: 1885

page_text: THOMAS ATTENBOROUGH, Russell Street, Long Eaton; in the County of Derby,
Lace Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BEAM ARMS FOR LACE MACHINES to be as follows:-
The object of my invention, is to dispense with the so called String Pegs; as now
used in Beam Arms. To accomplish this, I drill a hole in the flange of the beam
arın, corresponding to each beain slot, or bearing, and at right angle to the latter.
Through this hole, I pass one end of the beam cord, string, or other material used
for weighting the beam; and secure it from withdawing, by one, or more knots;
or by bringing it round the edge of the flange, and then fastening it securely to the
Intter (flange of the bean arin). The string is then coiled round the end, or collar
of the beam, in the usual way. I do not confine myself to the size, or position of
the holes in the flange.
Dated 1 QAL

page_text: THOMAS ATTENBOROUGH, Russell Street, Long Eaton in the County of Derby,
Lace Maker, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BEAM ARMS, FOR LACE MACHINES, and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of my invention is to dispense with the string peg's in beam arm's
(parts of lace machines) which are now generally made of Flanged, or Angle iron;
with iron peg's; termed string peg's; on which one end of the tension string is
fastened.
To accomplish this I drill or punch holes in the flange of the beam arm, at right
angle, and corresponding to each beam slot, or bearing. I then pass one end of the
string, cord, or other material. used for weighting the beam, through the hole, so
made, and secure it from withdrawing by tying one, or more knots; or by bringing
it round the edge of the flange, and fastening it securely to the string above the
latter. Having thus made one end of the string fast to the flange, as described,
I coil it round the end, or collar of the beam in the usual way.
I do not confine myself to the size, shape, or position, of the holes in the flange.
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
Dispensing with the String Peg's; by making holes in the Flange of the Beam
Arms, and securing the string to the latter, as herein described.
Dated this Twenty Second day of December 1885.
APPLYING SMOKE TEST TO DRAINS & SUCH LIKE PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, FRANCIS BOTTING Domestic Engineer of 6 Baker St Portman Sqre London W.
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for APPLYING SMOKE TEST TO
DRAINS & SUCH LIKE PURPOSES to be as follows:-
A machine in two compartments side by side & connected. In one is a propeling
air fan actuated by geared or friction wheels to give speed in the other com-
partmet is placed the material to give smoke such as oily waste The outlet is at
the bottom. Air, is, on turnig the handle drawn in thro' air holes & forced by
the fan on to the top of the smoke material, & so down thro' same to the outlet so
emithing only smoke. The outled is connected by a flexible tube to the drain to
be tested.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I FRANCIS BOTTING Domestic Engineer of 6 Baker St Portman Sq. London W.
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A SMOKE MACHINE
FOR TESTING DRAINS & SUCH PURPOSES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The machine as illustrated in the accompanying drawing is entire in one piece.
Fig 1, shows an elevation. Fig. 2, a section. It will be seen that the machine is
divided into two compartments one containing the flyers or fan and the other
F the fuel. A. is the driving wheel, actuating a frictional pinion B, direct on to
this pinion is fixed the flyers or fan C. D, are holes to allow of free supply of air
to the fan. E, are holes from one chamber to the other to allow of air passing
thro' on leaving the fan F is the fuel chamber, at the bottom is a grating G to
support the fuel H, H³, are the outlets which can be in any position below the
grating G, & from these outlets the connection is made with the drain or other
space.
I. J. K. L show the cover, joint hinge & fastening respectively, the joint is
made asbestos or other suitable packing.
On the handle A being turned (either way) the pinion is rotated so turning the
flyers, which suck in air thro the outer holes D, & force same thro the holes E into
the fuel space, on to the top of same & down entirely thro' it, to the outlet.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st A. machine complete in one piece for the purposes set forth in the foregoing.
2ud A machine that can be held and applied by one person in any position,
either vertically or horizontally.
3rd A machine that does in useing it not catch the fuel alight, as the products of
the combustion have first to pass thro' the fuel before reaching the outlet.
Dated this thirtieth dow of Annil 1905
Similar Effect in Woven Fabrics.
Year: 1885

page_text: Similar Effect in Woven Fabrics.
We EDWIN WILSON and GEORGE WILLIAM WILSON both of 15 Palace Street
Manchester in the County of Lancaster Manufacturers and JOHN FELL of 15 Palace
Street aforesaid Agent do hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A CRAPELIKE OR SIMILAR EFFECT. IN WOVEN
FABRICS 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 cotton linen worsted, silk and similar woven fabrics and
these Improvements have for their object the production of a crapelike or similar
effect in such fabrics by the means and in the method hereinafter described.
Such effects have already been attempted to be produced on linen cotton and
other woven fabrics by employing hard twisted weft, the twist of each pick being
in a contrary direction to that of the preceeding and succeeding picks, alone or in
combination with alternate contrarily twisted warp threads, but no regard having
been paid to the relative amounts of twist in the yarn irregular and defective
effects were produced. It has also been attempted to produce the effect by
equalising the amount of twist on the hard contrarily twisted yarns and employing
such yarns in warp and weft, alone or in combination with ordinary yarns but
this method also failed to produce the desired effect.
These Improvements consist in employing for the warp threads any suitable
kind of yarn ordinarily used and for the weft alternate, or successive and alternate
picks of hard yarns or threads twisted in contrary directions. That is to say the
yarn or thread having a right hand twist may be employed for the even picks and
the yarn or thread having a left hand twist may be used for the odd picks, or, one
or more picks of thread or yarn having twist in one direction may be followed by.
one or more picks having twist in the opposite direction. In all cases it is essential
that the hard twisted yarns used together for the weft for the same face of the
cloth, should have an equal number of turns to the inch. The amount of "crapy
or similar effect will be governed among other things by the amount of twist put
into the yarn; the greater amount within reasonable limits, producing the greater
effect.
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page_text: Fabrics woven according to these Improvements after having been subjected to
a moistening or wetting process will present a very uniform and beautiful crapelike
or similar effect.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
.
The method of producing a crapelike or similar effect in cotton, linen, silk,
worsted and similar woven fabrics, consisting in employing for the weft hard right
and left hand twisted yarns having respectively the same number of turns per inch.
or equal amounts of twist, and for the warp any suitable kind of yarn ordinarily
employed, substantially as herein before set forth and described.
WILLIAM E, HEYS,
Agent for the Applicants.
WASHING CLOTHES
Year: 1885

page_text: MARTHA KERR Carleton Poulton-le-Fylde Washing Liquid Manufacturer. do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for WASHING CLOTHES to be as
follows:-
Worked with handle similar to a pump and fastned to tub by two studs and
cutters, lifts on and off, with sucker screwed to rod, it is a round tin and has five
suckers inside.
It is much better to work than dolly and much quicker.
The five suckers are in a round tin or copper with a round one in the centre and
four others. It has very strong suction in the water and will wash the clothes in
five minnets and does not injure them.

page_text: I MARTHA KERR Washing Liquid Manufacturer Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for WASHING CLOTHES that I alone am
the true and first inventor thereof and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A Lever Washer with sucker attached it is a round tin and as five suckers inside
made of tin.
The Lever as a spring attached it is fastened to tub with two straps of iron and
four bolts and nuts.
It is much easy to work than a dolly and much quicker.
A. Is the support rod.
B. The connecting rod screws into the sucker and fastens to the main lever with
a screw bolt and nut.
C. Sucker. This is a copper cylindrical cone, seven inches in depth, and fourteen
inches in diameter which screws firmly into the end of connecting rod. It is
firmley solded inside four cruciform cones, which in turn are solded to the ]
centre cup, the rims of which are on a level with the cylinder, thus forming a
powerful sucker, which, by the undulating motion of lever F, forces the water
through the articles laid in the tub for washing.
D. Flanges and screw collor to keep the support rod firm.
E. Spring and hook attached to the lower end of support rod reaching to main
lever F.
F. Main lever.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JAMES HEATON of 148 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Washing
Machine Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to that class of washing machines wherein the clothes to
be cleansed are placed within a drum arranged to rotate within a covered tank or
boiler partially filled with water, the clothes which are carried partly round and
turned over by the lifting action of dash boards or flutings formed within the
drum, being acted on by water and steam entering through longitudinal slits in the
drum shell. The object of my invention is to secure more effective action of
the drum in turning over the clothes and of the steam and water entering the
drum. To that end I dispense with the usual longitudinal slits in the druin shell
which I form in the usual way of sheet metal with inwardly projecting like
flutings or dashboards, and in substitution for the open slits I fit at intervals of the
periphery of the drum longitudinal strips of perforated sheet metal or wire cloth to
admit the steam and water and I form such strips of curvilinear or V shape in
cross section so that they project inwards within the drum and serve as auxiliary
dash boards for turning over the clothes.
The perforated strips are by preference fitted to alternate with the flutings or
dash boards in the circumference of the drum.
In other respects the washing machine may be of the ordinary construction.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
135, Buchanan St., Glasgow,
Agents.

page_text: I, JAMES HEATON of Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in the County of Lanark
Scotland do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN
STEAM WASHING MACHINES" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be.particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
On the accompanying Drawing Figure 1 represents a vertical section and 5
Figure 2 an end elevation of the revolving cage or drum A of a steam washing
machine,. constructed with my improvement which consists of covering the steam
and water inlets and outlets of the drum A with a piece of perforated sheet metal
or wire gauze B which allows the water and steam to enter the drum A in a shower.
The perforated sheets or pieces of gauze B I prefer to be concave shaped from 1
outside as shown at Figure 1 on the Drawing; but they may be flat, A, or other
shaped if desired.
The drum A has part of its periphery formed into the door O for inserting and
taking out the clothes, and part is ridged inwards forming the dashers D, and is
fitted into a case and operated all same as hitherto in this class of machines.
Having now particularly described and acsertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is,
Providing and constructing the revolving drum of steam washing machines
with a piece of perforated sheet metal or wire gauze substantially as described 2
and shown.