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Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1888
Complete Left, 30th May, 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th July, 1888.
I, EDWARD GREENE LEEMAN of 172 Phythian Street, Liverpool, in the County of
Lancaster, Commission Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to a solf acting device for instantaneously extinguishing oil
lamps when upset.
In carrying out the invention, I surround the wick tube with an extinguishing
casing, or tube moving easily upon it. When the lamp is upset this tubo immediately
slides over the wick and puts out the light. In order to prevent the extinguishing
tube from being lost, it is provided with a projection which, when the lamp is upset,
catches into the wick, tube, hood, or other portion of the lamp. This projection is,
preferably, in the form of a large shallow concave annulus, which surrounds the lower
end of the extinguishing tube and has its concavity facing downwards. When the
lamp is upset, this projection catches against the upper part of the hood, and
any oil which issues from the air vent of the oil reservoir is caught or dispersed
by the concave annulus and prevented from reaching the smouldering wick and
relighting it.
In the case of ordinary flat wick tubes, the extinguisher is nothing more than a
flattened tube corresponding in shape to the wick tube, but just so much larger as to
slide easily on the wick tube. Where it is an annular wick tube, a round tube is
placed both inside and out. To prevent these falling out a slight projection is formed
on both, near the bottom, which catches into a projection on the wick tube or
elsewhere. The extinguishing tubes can be attached to the wick tubes in other ways,
if desired, but always so that they are free to slide or be slid; they can be made of
brass tin-plate or other suitable metal.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. An extinguisher for lamps, operative in case the lamp be upset, consisting of a
second tube sliding freely upon and closely round the wick tube, substantially as
described.
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2. In combination with an extinguisher for lamps such as described, a projection
or projections upon the extinguisher, catching against the cone or other fixed portion
of the burner when the extinguisher has slid as far as is desirable, substantially as and
for the purposes described.
A Drinking Fountain for Birds, Pigeons, Poultry, and the like.
Year: 1888

page_text: A Drinking Fountain for Birds, Pigeons, Poultry, and the like.
I, THOMAS DAVIES of Eccleston Lane Ends Pottery, near Prescot, in the County of
Lancaster, Earthenware Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for A DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR BIRDS, PIGEONS, POULTRY 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 :-
The Fountains may be made wholly or partly of Earthenware Glass, or Iron &c.
A, No. 1 Sheet represents loose cover of Fountain, B, represents Base and Basin of
Fountain. B, No. 2 Sheet represents plan and side view of Fountain. To fill the
Fountain with Water a Wooden Peg may be inserted in the small hole as shewn on B
in sectional drawing No. 1 Sheet. The loose cover to be replaced before the peg
withdrawn and the Water allowed to flow in the Cavity and Trough.
Sheet No. 3 shews Base and Basin when made in two pieces.
C, represents section of Basin. B, represents plan and section of Base.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
1st. Consists in having a loose Cover with Flange resting on Base.
2nd. In having Base and Basin made in one or two pieces as may be desired.
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THOMAS DAVIES.
Improvements in Carving Forks.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th July, 1889-Accepted, 31st Aug.. 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carving Forks.
I CHARLES IBBOTSON of 58 Cambridge Street Sheffield in the County of York,
Cutlery Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN CARVING FORKS" to be as follows:-
In carrying my invention into effect I fly out of sheet steel a two pronged fork
including the handle, and bend the pronged portion as required, I then run or rivet
onto the neck of the fork a metal bolster and seat for the guard, either together or
separately as required, the guard and spring are placed in a hollow in the said metal
seat and a rivet passed through to retain it in position.
The essential feature of this invention is in the cheapness of its production.
GARLICK & MCGOWAN,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carving Forks.
I CHARLES IBBOTSON of 58 Cambridge Street Sheffield in the County of York
Cutlery Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN CARVING FORKS" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In carrying this invention into effect, I take a piece of steel of a required length,
breadth and thickness, and fly therefrom a two or other pronged fork together with
a through flat tang. I then run or rivet on to the neck of the fork either together
or separately, netal bolsters and seat for the guard, the guard and spring being
placed in a hollow in the metal seat and retained in position by a rivet or other
suitable contrivance.
The handles aro rivetted to the metal through tang; and the pronged portion bent
as required to form a complete fork.
The accompanying drawings illustrate my invention :—
Fig. 1 is a side view in elevation shewing the fork A flied out of sheet steel and
the bolster B in which is a seat for the guard rivetted thereto.
Fig. 2 is a side view shewing the holster B separately.
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 running on of the bolsters, and in the cheapness of production; as herein-
before specified, described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
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1000
GARLICK & MCGOWAN,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Fishing Reels.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 13th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fishing Reels.
REUBEN HEATON Fishing reel manufacturer 161 to 165 Hospital Street Birmingham
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To reduce weight, and at same time increase the winding facility of reel,
and to dry and preserve the line.
The Bars A form a complete circle or Skeleton Barrel, over which the line is
wound, thus dispensing with the old fashioned and heavy spindle, and greatly
facilitating the winding in of the line.
By numerous perforations B of the plates within (and without if preferred) the
area formed by the Bars A, the air can obtain access to the line underneath, which
will quickly dry it, and prevent that deterioration to which Waterproof lines are so
greatly subject.
1000
REUBEN HEATON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fishing Reels.
I, REUBEN HEATON Fishing Reel Manufacturer 161 to 165 Hospital Street
Birmingham 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 :-
Referring to the Drawings accompanying my provisional specification, the Bars A
form a complete circle or skeleton barrell on which the line is wound, thus dispensing
with the old fashioned and heavy spindle and greatly facilitating the winding in of
the line. By numerous perforations (B) of the plates within (and without if pre-
ferred) the area formed by the Bars A, the air can obtain access to the line
underneath.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is;
First. For the Reels or Winches used in connection with Fishing Rods, the
adoption of an unlimited number of Bars, Wires or Tubes, placed in circular position,
so as to form a skeleton spindle or Barrell, and connected with each of the opposite
spindle plates, either by soldering riveting, or screwing, as a means of preventing
expansion of the spindle plates, of dispensing entirely with the old fashioned and
heavy spindle or axis, and of increasing strength and winding facility, reducing
weight, and securing a central cavity within the area of the said bars, wires or
tubes, when the line is wound on the reel.
Secondly. The adoption of numerous perforations in all the plates used in the
construction of the reels, both within and without the area formed by the said bars,
admitting a free current of air to the central cavity and other parts of the reel, the
line being greatly preserved by the action of the air upon it.
Dated the 11th day of September 1889
An Improved Spreader or Spraying Nozzle Applicable to Pumps.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Spreader or Spraying Nozzle Applicable to Pumps.
PAUL MITTON Manufacturer and Merchant 29 Coleman Street E.C. London &
269 Rue St Honoré, Paris do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement
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This Invention consists in the application to Pumps of an improved form of fan
or Sprayer so that the jet of water issuing from the nozzle of the Pump may be so
directed that it will be formed into a broad thin layer of water which ultimately splits
itself into fine Stray. The improvement consisting in the method of applying the
sprayer as follows-
Assuming it is desired to apply it to an ordinary garden hand Pump it may be
arranged as shown upon the drawing attached hereto.
The fan or sprayer S is made of a sheet of metal or other hard substance in a
wedge shaped form with the edges slightly turned up so that the water when insuying
from the nozzle is guided by the side edges, this fan is then mounted upon a metal
frame F which can be made in any shape to suit the Pump to which it is intended to
apply it; in the present instance it is made in the form of the letter U and to the
open end of the U where it is figured 1. 1. on the drawing the fan is attached.
The frame and fan are hinged upon the bent out let pipe at the point marked H,
the hinge pin being situated at such point or distance from the fan or sprayer that
when the pump is inclined at such an angle that it can be used for its intended
purpose the fan or sprayer are kept back and lean against the Pump body by their own
weight, and do not come into action.
When it is desired to bring the fan or sprayer into action it is done by inclining
the pump body at such an excessive angle that the fan or sprayer falls over by its own

page_text: CLAIMS.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 5
I claim is,
1° In pumps the application of a fan or sprayer mounted in a special manner.
2° Mounting the fan or sprayer upon a frame hinged to the pump.
3° Placing the hinge supporting the fan or sprayer in such a manner or position
that the fan or sprayer is kept either in action or out of action by inclining the pump
beyond its ordinary working angle.
1
Year: 1888

page_text: I, ZACHARY T. HALL of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America,
Metal Merchant and Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
One of the objections to an embossed or chased metallic vessel is that the inner
face of the same is irregular, jagged or broken.
My invention has for its object to remedy the said defect, and for this purpose it
consists in forming such vessel with double walls the outer wall being embossed or
chased, and the inner wall plain, whereby the interior of the same is smooth, and
conceals the objectionable back of the outer wall, the two walls being united. at the
top and bottom by beads or flanges, which also close the joints between the same.
In the accompanying drawing is represented a partial perspective view and partial
vertical section of a mug embodying my invention.
A represents a mug formed of tin or other suitable metal, the same having its
sides constructed of concentric walls a, b, which are secured to the bottom c by means
of a rim at the periphery of said bottom, the said rim being turned up forming a
flange which embraces the bottom of the outer wall a, both walls resting on the said
bottom, the flange being soldered to the outer wall. The top of the inner wall is
bent over the top of the outer wall, forming the bead d¹ which unites the two walls
at the top and closes the joint thereof.
The outer wall a is ornamented by embossing, chasing striking up or other means,
and the inner wall b is plain.
By this construction I produce a mug which may be highly ornamented without
the objectionable feature of its inner face being irregular, jagged or broken, for while
the back of the outer wall has a face in such condition, it is concealed by the inner
wall, and thus the interior of the mug is smooth and uniform.
The two walls also strengthen the vessel without materially adding to the expense
thereof.
It is evident that the invention may be applied to bowls, coffee, tea and other pots
pitchers and utensils generally.

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 :-
First. A mug constructed of concentric walls a, b formed of metal, the outer wall
being embossed, and the inner wall plain, substantially as described.
Second. A mug having its body formed of an inner plain wall and an outer
embossed wall, the inner wall having a bead extending over the top of the outer wall,
and the bottom having both walls resting thereon and provided with a peripheral
flange embracing a portion of the outer wall, and secured thereto, substantially as
described.
Dated this 12th day of April 1888
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Construction of Furnaces and Flues for Steam Boilers.
Year: 1888

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Furnaces and Flues for Steam
Boilers.
ROBERT BAIRD 134 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow Oil Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows
1
The longitudinal section shows the diameter of the flue, reduced in straight tapering
lines for about 10 (Ten) inches (more or less as may be required for strengthening
purposes), then brought back by à rise, at nearly right angles, to the original diameter.
The whole longitudinal section, showing a series of conical surfaces, the smaller
diameter of the one turning outward and forming the larger diameter of the other.
The web between the outer and inner diameters stiffening and strengthening the flue
against collapsing strains, and allowing a certain amount of longitudinal elasticity.
By beginning the taper, which forms the indentation on the external diameter of the
flue, nearest the firing point, the flame and heated gases do not impinge on any
abrupt shoulder, as in some other form of furnaces; and in the water space the whole
surface is accessible from the front of the boiler, so that the cleaning may be easily
accomplished Thus, the ridges in the furnace and flues face the back end of the
boiler, and in the water space the front.

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Furnaces and Flues for Steam
Bollers.
ROBERT BAIRD, 134 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Oil Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The longitudinal section shows the diameter of the flue, reduced in straight tapering
lines for about 10 (Ten) inches, (more or less as may be required for strengthening
purposes), then brought back by a rise, at nearly right angles, to the original
diameter.
The whole longitudinal section, showing a series of conical surfaces, the smaller
diameter of the one, turning outward and forming the larger diameter of the other.
The web, between the outer and inner diameters, stiffening and strengthening the flue
against collapsing strains, and allowing a certain amount of longitudinal elasticity.
By beginning the taper, which forms the indentation on the external diameter of
the flue, nearest the firing point, the flame and heated gases do not impinge on any
abrupt shoulder, as in some other form of furnaces; and in the water space the whole
surface is accessible from the front of the boiler, so that the cleaning may be easily
accomplished.
Thus the ridges, in the furnace and flues face-the-back-end-of-the-boiler-and-in-the-
water space the front.
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 construction of Furnaces and Flues for Steam Boilers, with tapering
indentations, substantially as described.
Dated this 24th day of September 1888.
An Improved Vitreous Material for Paving and other Purposes.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 12th June, 1889-Accepted; 13th July, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Vitreous Material for Paving and other Purposes.
JESSE RUST Glass Manufacturer 353 Battersea Park Road London, I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
Statement:-
I take Sand
56 parts
Soda Ash
28 parts
Native Carbonate of Baryta
28 parts
China Clay
14 parts
Phosphate of Lime
14 parts
Nitrate of Soda
Arsenic =
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14 parts
14 parts
or any native product which contains any, or all these component parts, mix same-
and fuse in a suitable furnace, after 6 or more hours I ladle the mass out and crush to.
powder and then mix with 100 parts Cullet and 50 parts Sand and return same to the
furnace with the addition of metallic oxides for colouring purposes, this when
properly melted I press into moulds and anneal same in oven this can be used for
tiles or other paving.
.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim is
I make a material from natural or artificial products which has not been used for
the purpose I claim.
Dated this 19th day of Juns 1000
An Improved Method of Attaching a Reflector to Candle Holders for Railway Reading Lamps and other Purposes
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 9th Mar, 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 13th Apr, 1889
An Improved Method of Attaching a Reflector to Candle Holders
for Railway Reading Lamps and other Purposes
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HARRY LUCAS, "Tom Bowling" Lump Works, Little King Street, Birmingham,
Lamp Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of thus invention to be as follows
Idopt simple and efficient method of attaching a reflector to candle holders for
ailway reading lamps and other purposes so that it can be turned round to any
required position On and near the top of the socket which contains the candle I
fit a loose collar and I attach the reflector to this collar by means of a plate and
socket or other convenient method so that the reflector can be readily removed when
required

page_text: for Railway Reading Lamps and other Purposes
HARRY LUCAS, Tom Bowling Lamp Works, Little King Street, Birmingham, Lamp
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement
I adopt a simple and efficient method of attaching a reflector to candle holders for
railway reading lamps and other purposes so that it can be turned round to any
required position On and near the top of the socket which contains the candle [
fit a loose collar and I attach a reflector to this collir by means of a plate and socket
or other convenient method so that the reflector can be readily removed when
required
Fig 1 shews the candle holder or railway reading lamp adapted for fitting on a
carriage window or other smooth surfice by means of a pneumatic sucker attach-
ment A B is a loose collar fitted on the candle socket between the top or nozzle D
and the arm E and provided with a tongue G
Fig 2 shews the reflector R provided with the socket H which fits on to the
tongue G
Fig 3 shews the candle holder fitted with the reflector and as the collar B is
free to turn on the socket C the reflector can be turned to any required position
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 18-
1 The arrangement substantially as described for attaching an adjustable and
detachable reflector to the socket of a candle holder or railway reading lamp
2 In a pneumatic candle holder or railway reading lamp the combination of the
sucker attachment A the socket C the collar B the tongue G and the reflector R or
any mere modification thereof
Dated this 8th day of March 1889
Year: 1888

page_text: I, JOHN RIPPON of 1 St. George's Terrace, Peterborough, in the County of North-
ampton, Lime Burner and Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention has for its object improvements in the manufacture of fire-lighters, and
relates to means whereby, in addition to rendering fire-lighters readily ignitable,
they are so protected as to avoid deterioration from long keeping and are cleanly to
handle.
The fire lighters may be in the form of sticks of fire wood or such sticks may
be made up into any desired shape or the fire lighters may be of any desired
form.
In carrying my invention into effect I first impregnate the fire wood or fire lighter
with paraffine or with other inflammable liquid by steeping the same in a suitable vat
or container, after which the fire-wood or fire lighters are removed from the vat or
container and the excess of liquid, taken up thereby, drained off.
The fire wood or fire lighters thus prepared are then dipped into a sealing solution
consisting preferably of shellac varnish, but other suitable quick drying varnish may
be employed; they are then removed from the solution or varnish and drained and
dried. This has the effect of coating the firewood or fire lighters with an impervious
envelope, which will prevent the exudation and evaporation of the paraffine or other
inflammable liquid therefrom. They are now fit for use and may be stored for a very
considerable period without deterioration and may be freely handled without soiling
the fingers or surfaces with which they may come in contact.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improvement in the manufacture of fire lighters by first imprognating thom
with an inflammable liquid and afterwards coating them with a protoctive varnish
substantially as heroin described.
JOHN RIPPON.
By Harris & Mills,
28, Southampton Buildings,
Agonts.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 12th Feb., 1889
I, DAVID YOUNG of 1 Ringsend Road in the County of Dublin, Rope and twine
manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
.
Hemp Rope manufactured in boiling oil so as not to absorb the moisture from
the Tobacco.
The method of Manufacture is as follows viz. The Line is made in the ordinary
manner of Rope Making and is then placed in refined hot olive oil and thoroughly
soaked.

page_text: I, DAVID YOUNG of No. 1 Ringsend Road in the County of Dublin Ireland, Rope
and twine Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This Invention has reference to an improvement in manufacture of hemp line, or
rope used for the purpose of cording or binding tobacco whereby the tendency of
such line or rope to stretch is considerably diminished and its tendency to absorb
moisture obviated.
The improved method of manufacture is as follows.
The line or rope is made according to the ordinary process of manufacture and is
then placed in refined hot olive oil and thoroughly soaked, when it is fit for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
In the manufacture of Hemp. line, or rope for the purpose of cording or binding.
tobacco, the process of steeping in refined hot olive oil until thoroughly soaked
whereby the tendency of the line or cord to stretch and also to absorb the moisture
of the tobacco is obviated substantially as herein described.
Magnetizable Balance for Watches and Chronometers.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 20th July, 1889-Accepted, 24th Aug., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Non Magnetizable Balance for Watches and Chronometers.
DANIEL BUCKNEY Watch & Chronometer Manufacturer 5. King Square Goswell
Road London E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I form the inner part of the rim of a compensation balance for Watches and
Chronometers of steel alloyed with such an amount of manganese as will render the
balance practically independent of magnetic and electric currents. The proportion
of steel and manganese that I find most suitable is from seventy parts of steel with
thirty parts of manganese, to eighty parts of steel with twenty parts of manganese.
Santambo 02nd 1800
DANIEL BUCKNEY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Non Magnetizable Balance for Watches and Chronometers.
DANIEL BUCKNEY 5 King Square St. Lukes London 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 :-
I form the inner part of the rim and the arm of Compensation balances for
watches and chronometers of steel, alloyed with so much manganese, as will render
the alloy insensible to magnetic or electric currents. The amount of manganese I
prefer is about 24. per cent., but this may be lessened or increased for constructional
convenience.
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 use of Compensation balances for Watches and Chronometers in which the
inner part of the rim is composed of steel alloyed with so much manganese as will
render the alloy practically insensible to magnetic & electric currents.
Dated this 20th day of July 1889.
DANIEL BUCKNEY.
Improvement in Securing Corks in Bottles.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Loft, 17th
7th July,
4000
Accepted, 7th Sont
1880
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Securing Corks in Bottles.
I LIONEL DOVE, of 88 Station Road Forest Gate, Essex, Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The mouth of the neck of a bottle is externally screw threaded for a cap to screw
on, this cap has a hole through the top, corresponding to inside of neck; within
the cap
is an elastic washer or circular spring arranged to be compressed by screwing
down cap. The cork is driven in through hole in cap and then secured by being.
pinched by the washer or spring by screwing down the cap. Slightly unscrewing
the cap frees the cork from the washer or spring, when it is blown out by the gas.
Dated this 17th day of September 1888.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Securing Corks in Bottles.
I LIONEL DOVE, of 88 Station Road, Forest Gate, Essex, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained, in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the securing of corks in bottles by the application of
means some what on the principle of a stuffing box of steam engines.
To enable my invention to be fully understood, I will proceed to describe the same
by aid of the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1. sectional view of neck of bottle showing my invention applied
thereto.
Figure 2. external view of same.
Figure 3. inverted plan of cap and washer. A is neck of bottle having the top
externally screw-threaded to engage a cap B, the top of inside of neck is slightly
tapered as at C; the cap B has a hole E in the centre of a size that will admit a
cork without pressure; under the cap is an india rubber washer F; G is the cork.
To cork a bottle the cap B. is unscrewed to free the washer F. of
any pressure, the
cork is then inserted through the cap and the latter screwed down which forces the
washer down the tapered part, thereby compressing it and causeing it to tightly grip
the cork. In place of the india rubber washer a spiral spring could be used that
would compress by the screwing down of the cap, and so grip the cork. When this
invention-is used with liquids which generate or are charged with gas, it is only
neccessary to slightly unscrew the cap to enable the cork to be blown out.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what I
claim is
The means herein described and illustrated in the drawings for securing corks in
bottles.
17th day of July 1889.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Drops or Small Quantities.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Mar., 1888
Specification Accepted, 27th Apr., 1888
Drops or Small Quantities.
We LOUIS FRIEDRICH, and CARL GRAESSER both of Carlsfeld, Saxony, in the
Empire of Germany, Glass Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following stateinent :—
The object of this invention is to effect improvements in bottles and stoppers
(preferably those made of glass) so that very small quantities of liquid may be
withdrawn therefrom with precision.
In carrying out our invention we form the bottle with an aperture on one side of
the neck. We fit the bottle with a glass stopper properly ground into the neck A
longitudinal groove is formed in the stopper, from a position just above the per-
foration in the neck of the bottle, downwards to the lower end, so that it may be used
as a circular valve.
When the stopper is rotated in the neck until the groove coincides with the
aperture, the liquid contained in the bottle can be poured out in drops, without
removing the stopper from the bottle; and, on turning the stopper round, the aperture
is securely closed, and the liquid is securely retained in the bottle.
The stopper can be entirely withdrawn for emptying refilling and cleaning.
It will thus be seen that the stopper fulfils the double purpose of operating as a
valve as well as a stopper.
And in order that our 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 sectional elevation. Fig. 2. a top view. Fig. 3 is a section on the
liney, shewing the valve open, and Fig. 4 shews the same closed.
a is the body of the bottle b is the stopper, e is an opening or port, formed in the
neck of the bottle, d is a groove made in the stopper, forming a passage into which
the liquid can enter, and from which, when in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 3,
drops of fluid may be poured. When the stopper is turned, as shewn in Fig. 4, the
port c is quite closed.

page_text: By graduating the extent of opening the most minute quantity of liquid may be
withdrawn from the bottle.
Our invention is especially suitable for perfumes and volatile liquids.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
:-
1. The manufacture and use of bottles, having a port or opening c, a stopper b
acting also as a valve by means of the groove or passage d, substantially as herein-
before described, and shewn on the drawings.
2. The general construction and combination of parts constituting our improvements
in bottles and stoppers, for delivering liquids in drops or small quantities, substantially
as hereinbefore described and shewn on the drawings.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Sprinkling Bottle Stoppers.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1889-Accepted, 14th Dec., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sprinkling Bottle Stoppers.
I HENRY BROOKS of No. 1 Hoxton Street Shoreditch London in the County of
Middlesex Manufacturer of Bottle Stoppers do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
A Glass Sprinkling Stopper with a hole through the centre covered by a metal or
other cap screwed on the top, the shank of said Glass Stopper is ground rough, to fit
any bottle, the neck or inside of which is also ground to receive the same. I claim
the combination of a glass ground Stopper to a Sprinkler constructed as above, made
of glass, wood, metal, vulcanite or other composition.
14th December 1888
HENRY BROOKS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sprinkling Bottle Stoppers.
I HENRY BROOKS of 31 Cumberland Market London N.W. late of 1 Hoxton Street
Shoreditch in the County of Middlesex Manufacturer of Stoppers for Bottles do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
A Glass Sprinkler Stopper with a hole through the centre or otherwise with a hole
or holes the top of which has a screw thread which is covered by a metal or other
cap screwed on the same or the top of which is left plain & covered by a metal or
other cap lined with cork or other material & pushed on. The shank of the said
Stopper is ground rough & to fit any Bottle the neck or inside of which is also ground
to receive the same.
The Stoppers may be formed of other materials than glass such as wood, metal
porcelain, vulcanite etc. but I prefer glass.
The accompanying Drawing shows the Sprinkler Stopper marked B & with the
shank A ground & screw thread C this Stopper has a hole through it for sprinkling or
pouring liquids & is covered by the cap D which can be made of metal or other
material with a screw thread inside or plain & cork lined.
The neck of Bottle marked E is ground inside to suit the ground shank of
Stopper A.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1st. A ground Stopper combined with a Sprinkler substantially as described.
2nd. That by my invention when lianids come in contant with mass cule than in
HENRY BROOKS.
An Improved Sagger.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Nov., 1888.
Complete Specification Left, 26th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sagger.
JOSHUA PLATT 48 Pleasent Street Burslem Potters Presser do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The sagger is made in the ordinary way with the addition of a hole cut out of
the bottom. Through this hole passes a piece of wood or other material to receive
the earthenware as shewn in the drawing accompanying the provisional specification.
By this arrangement the ovenmen will not have to put their hands inside the
sagger. All that is necessary is to place the earthenware in the block. Then lift the
sagger and it receives the earthenware.
Dated this 2nd day of Octobom 1900
JOSHUA PLATT,
Applicant.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sagger.
JOSHUA PLATT 48 Pleasant Street Burslem Potters Presser 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 sagger is made in the ordinary way with the addition of a hole cut out of
the bottom. Through this hole passes a piece of wood or other material to receive
the earthenware as shewn in the drawing accompanying the provisional specification.
By this arrangement the ovenmen will not have to put their hands inside the
sagger. All that is necessary is to place the earthenware on the block. Then lift
the sagger and it receives the earthenware.
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
That by reducing the size of the sagger the oven will hold much more ware which
is a great advantage. The feature of novelty is the hole in the bottom of the sagger.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1889.
JOSHUA PLATT,
Applicant.
An Improved Spring Attachment for the Hinges of Furnace Doors.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1888
Specification Accepted, 24th Feb., 1888
An Improved Spring Attachment for the Hinges of Furnace Doors.
I, ALEXANDER WINTON ROBERTSON, of Custom House Engine works, Victoria
Docks, London, E. Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention & in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described & ascertained
in & by the following statement, that is to say :-
My invention has reference to the construction and application of spring attachments
for the hinges of furnace doors, and is particularly applicable for furnace. doors
constructed in accordance with my Specification of Patent, dated the 26th September
1887 and numbered 13,027, and which preferably are hinged at the bottom, and
open downwards. In the aforesaid specification of patent No. 13,027/87 various
constructions of spring attached to the hinge of the fire door, for the purpose of
facilitating the action of the door and easing its fall, are shewn and described; but
since the date of said specification I have, in experimenting, devised and constructed a
peculiar form of spring attachment which in practice will be found particularly
adapted to the purposes required, and my present invention consists in the construction
and application of such spring attachment to the hinges of furnace doors, as and in
the manner hereinafter described.
And in order that my invention may be fully understood and readily carried into
effect reference is had to the accompanying drawings, of which Figure 1 is a front
elevation, partly in section; and Figure 2 an end elevation, of spring, box, and
eccentric, attached to the hinge of a fire door.
Upon the hinge pin A of the fire door B I fix an eccentric C, and to the furnace
front I attach a box D containing a spring E and two compression plates F F, one at
top and one at bottom of spring.
Now upon opening the furnace door, and upon allowing it to fall downwards, the
fall of the door is eased by the eccentric C taking or pressing against the lower
compression plate, as shewn in dotted lines, Figure 2. The spring is consequently
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page_text: compressed and offers the required resistance to the fall of the door. The tension of
the spring E may be regulated by the screw G as shewn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :—
The improved spring attachment for the hinges of furnace doors consisting of the
combination of eccentric C and spring E, so arranged as to break the fall of furnace
door upon its being opened, substantially as hereinbefore set forth and described.
Dated this 18th day of January 1888
A. W. ROBERTSON.
Per S. Crosshead,
Agent.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May. 1888
Complete Specification Left, 14th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 23rd Mar, 1889
HENRY GEORGE CAREW of 15 Southampton Street Bloomsbury W.C. Gentleman
and FRANK BRINEWOOD POTTS of 12 Little College Street Westminster Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A Brick or Building Block similar to those in common use made either of Clay
Terra Cotta Porcelaine Stone Iron or of any other material but peirced in one or more
places and the cavities charged with Charcoal in the form of cubes or otherwise which
are removable when clogged and replaced with fresh charcoal the brick or block itself
remaining stationary.

page_text: An Improvement in Bricks and Building Blocks.
HENRY GEORGE CAREW of 15 Southampton Street Bloomsbury W.C. Gentleman
and FRANK. BRINEWOOD POTTS of No. 1 Barton Street Westminster late of 12 Little
College Street Westminster 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:-
A Brick or Building Block similar to those in common use made either in Clay
Terra Cotta Porcelain Stone Iron Charcoal or any other material pierced or perforated
in one or more places and the cavity or cavities filled with Charcoal in the form of
Cubes Squares Circular or otherwise such being removable when necessary and
replaced with fresh charcoal the Brick or Block remaining stationary.
Having now particularly described and ascortained 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. We claim that the Brick or Building Block being charged with Charcoal will
absorb all noxious gases and prevent them spreading throughout premises where in
use and filter and deodorize any impure Liquid matter.
2. The Charcoal with which the Brick or Building Block is charged can be easily
changed when necessary without in any way disturbing the Brick or Building Block
and must keep the atmosphere free from any noxious or deleterious exhalations.
3. The Brick or Building Block can be placed in any position.
Dated thi 14th
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1000
Year: 1888

page_text: I, HENRI PIEPER fils, manufacturer, residing at 12 Rue des Bayards Liege, kingdom
of Belgium, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to wicks for lamps that are fed with fat oils, petroleum or other
hydrocarbons, and its object is to produce wicks that are not consumed by the flame.
For this purpose the said wicks are made by carbonizing suitable vegetable materials,
such as paper, wood, cotton and the like, which have the requisite form and the property
of rendering a porous carbon. The carbonizing operation may be carried out in a
closed vessel or by pressing between red-hot metal plates. If the material from which
the wicks are to be obtained, is previously steeped in a concentrated acid, preferably in
sulphuric acid, the wicks will become more resistant than otherwise.
The new wicks may also be made from ordinary wicks by carbonizing only the
part from which the flame is to emanate, and leaving the rest uncarbonized.
CARL PIEPER,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: Improvements in Wicks.
1, HENRI PIEPER fils, manufacturer, residing at No. 12, Rue des Bayards, Liege,
kingdom of Belgium, 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 wicks for lamps that are fed with fat oils, petroleum or
other suitable hydrocarbons, and its object is to produce wicks which are not consumed
by the flame.
For this purpose I prepare wicks in the desired form from any suitable vegetable
material having the property of rendering a porous carbon, such as paper, wood, cotton
and the like. Also common lamp wicks may be used. These wicks are carbonized,
preferably by heating them in a closed vessel or by pressing them between red-hot
metal plates.
If the material from which the carbonized wicks are to be obtained is steeped,
previous to the carbonizing operation, for some time in a concentrated acid, preferably
in sulphuric acid, the wicks will become more resistant than otherwise.
Instead of carbonizing the whole wick as described, I may also carbonize only that
portion of it which bears the flame, whilst the portion which dips into the oil or
petroleum remains in uncarbonized condition.
As the improved wicks are are not consumed by the flame, they need not be made
adjustable in the lamp, and may be rigidly secured in the same, in consequence whereof-
the construction of the lamp may be considerably simplified.
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:
1. A wick composed partly or entirely of carbonized vegetable material, substantially
as described.
2. A wick made from vegetable material by treating the same with acid and partly
or entirely carbonizing it, substantially as described.
Dated the Twenty first day of November 1888.
CARL PIEPER,
Agent for Applicant.