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Improved Means for Signalling Cabs and other Vehicles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Oct., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 25th May, 1891-Accepted, 11th July, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Signalling Cabs and other Vehicles.
I ERNEST GORSUCH SMITH of No. 8 Caple Road Harlesden in the County of
Middlesex Electrical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:
Improved means for silent signalling cabs and other vehicles by an apparatus
called the "Silent Cab Call" consisting of a bracket or other support placed
externally to the wall of a house or other building and bearing thereon the signal
lighted by electricity, gas or other means, and capable of alteration by exchange of
color in accordance with the signal desired to be conveyed.
20th October 1890
ERNEST GORSUCH SMITH,
8, Caple Road, Harlesden, N.W., Electrical Engineer.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Signalling Cabs and other Vehicles.
I, ERNEST GORSUCH SMITH of No. 8 Caple Road, Harlesden, in the County
of Middlesex, Electrical 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 is for the purpose of providing a silent means of signalling or
calling when required vehicles plying for hire, without having recourse to whistling
or other sounds.
To effect this object I propose to attach to the wall of the building from whence
the "call" is made a bracket or other support bearing two lamps which may be
distinguished from each other by the attachment of different coloured globes, flat
glasses, or lenses, or one lamp with similar distinguishing arrangement, for displaying
at the will of the operator either of two special colours.
I propose that these colours shall be illuminated preferably by electricity so that
by means of a switch fixed within the building either can be lighted and so give the
particular signal indicating the description of vehicle required.
In using electricity as the illuminant I prefer to use a coloured globe to enclose
the filament of an incandescent electric lamp and surround that again with a frosted
or plain globe, the object of so doing being to prevent any indication of colour in
the ordinary daylight.
In using gas, I propose to use similar coloured globes and to keep a small, or pilot
light constantly burning and adopt means of turning on a full jet to either lamp from
the interior of the building.
When oil is used-I propose to have one lamp always burning and use two glass
cylinders of different colours one within the other and suspended above the lamp so
that either can be lowered by itself and so surround the illuminating portion of the
lamp and give the desired signal.
Having thus described the details of my invention, I claim
The use and application of convertible coloured lights for the purpose of silently
signalling street vehicles in the manner herein, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 25th day of May 1801
ERNEST GORSUCH SMITH,
8, Caple Road, Harlesden, N.W., Electrical Engineer.
Improvements in Life Buoys.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by Captain RICHARD STEPHENS, 19, Piazza ·
Miratore, Floriana, Malta.
Improvements in Life Buoys.
CHARLES THOMAS GANN London City Missionary 3 Hugon Road Wandsworth
Bridge Road Fulham S.W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
That it consists of a canvas bag made horse-shoe shape with a wide flat surface
to rest upon the water, and slightly cuniform, and that it is kept in shape by
having flat pieces of wood inside the canvas bag at the bottom and top, and
that it is stuffed with moderate size pieces of cork and is fitted with an oil bottle
made of copper or other material with a small valve attached that may be used
as required by the person on the buoy, and that its position is inside between the
pieces of cork no part protruding.
That it is fitted with shoulder strap so that the persons using it may be at liberty
to help others as well as being secure themselves.
1
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Life Buoys.
CHARLES THOMAS GANN, London City Missionary 3 Hugon Road, Wandsworth
Bridge Road Fulham S. W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
That it consists of a canvas bag in the shape of a horse-shoe Fig. 1-A. with
a wide flat surface to rest upon the water Fig. 1-B. being cuniform shape to
the top.
That it is kept in shape by having flat pieces of wood inside the canvas bag at
bottom and top.
That the canvas bag is stuffed with moderate size pieces of cork, an oil bottle is
fitted on the front side Fig. 1-G Fig. 2-A which is made of copper or other
material, it has a small spring valve attached Fig. 2-B Fig. 3 that may be used
as required by the person on the buoy. Near the oil bottle are shoulder-straps
Fig. 1-C that may be used for safety. On the outer and inner circle life lines
are attached Fig. 1-D. which makes it easy for the buoy to be drawn around the
person.
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
1st. The shape of the life buoy (viz.) horse-shoe.
2nd. The cuniform shape from top to bottom, with shoulder-straps attached.
3rd. The oil bottle attached.
Dad thin 10th 1.
2001
Improved Method of and Means for Preserving Paint and Varnish Brushes when Not in Use.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 1st Nov.,
1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of and Means for Preserving Paint and Varnish
Brushes when Not in Use.
HENRY DAVIS 36 Percy Terrace Hackney Wick E. Painter and Decorator do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A receptacle made of non-corrosive metal with a contrivance for suspending the
brushes clear from the bottom. A metal tube is inserted through the handles of the
brushes which are suspended by pins passing through the tubes.
Dated this 5th day of August 1890.
Improved Method of and Means for Preserving Paint and Varnish
Brushes when Not in Use.
HENRY DAVIS 36 Percey Terrace Hackney Wick London E., Painter and Decorator
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 apparatus is a non-corrosive metal box, for the prevention of injury to
brushes.
It is partially filled with water or oil up to line A B.
A small metal tube is inserted through the handle of the brush at D, which is
bossed at each end.
The metal pin E is inserted through the tube D, and laid accross the box with the
brushes hanging loosely quite clear of the bottom.
C is a receptacle for the pins when not in use.
F is the handle. for the conveyance of the apparatus.
G, overflow pipe to prevent careless filling.
This apparatus can be made for any number of brushes and any size.
By arrainging the brushes in this manner they cannot get crippled or twisted.
Whether the brushes are new or old, they are always in their proper depth of water
or oil, thus preventing long haird brushes getting dry or short haird brushes getting
submerged, thus spoiling the binding & handles.
Any dirt or sediment drops clear away from the brushes and cannot be picked up
with the brushes, when they are taken out for use.
Brushes in different colours or each mans kit, are kept seperate, being suspended on
seperate pins.
The metal tube being inserted in the handle quite prevents any injury to same.
This principle can be adapted to brushes of any make from the largest size brush
to the sinallest sash tool.
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The overflow pipe prevents the handles or binding being submerged by careless
filling.
Where large quantities of brushes are required to be kept, the apparatus can be
provided with a self feeding cestern,

page_text: Having now particularly discribed and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I'declare that what I
claim is
(1) The receptical, being non-corrosive and provided with overflow.
(2) The method of suspencion, allowing the brushes to hang freely and clear..
(3) The metal tube inserted in the handles preventing injury to same.
Dated this 30th day of September 1890.
HENRY DAVIS.
Improved Substitutes for Tannin.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 8th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 20th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
Improved Substitutes for Tannin.
I, SAMUEL THORN Leather Factor Cleckheaton Yorks. do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The substitution for tannin of albumen or fibrine or gluten the product of
vegetable or animal substances each or either or all in the manufacture of raw hides
for purposes for which the article known as tanned leather is now applied notably
for mill furnishing including "green leather" for harness uses and for all purposes
to which bark leather or tanned leather or extract leather or semi-tanned hide is
now applied.
this Twenty fifth day of July 1890
SAMUEL THORN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Substitutes for Tannin.
SAMUEL THORN Syke House Cleckheaton Leather Merchant does hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
That leather in all its various sorts, shapes, and sizes is prepared from the raw
hide by passing through a series of processes the details of which are well known
and common to all manufacturers of leather and which are very numerous. During
one of these processes, through which the raw hide passes, a material called
"Tannin" is
is introduced into the raw hide for the purpose of preparing the hide for
further operations.
Now I substitute in place of this operation of inserting "Tannin " or other article
used at present to effect the same purpose the following operations :-
A bath of 3 lbs. of alum 4 lbs. of salt and water, in various proportions as the varieties
of raw hide may require. Then after a certain time has elapsed and the raw hide
dried, I scour the raw hide freely with water in the usual manner.
I then prepare a bath of 1 lb. of dry albumen, 6 lbs. of oil, and water as required,
and after placing the hide in this bath for a varying time according to the very
various weights of hides. The hide is then dried in the usual way.
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 Albumen in place of "Tannin" in the preparation of raw hides, for
the various purposes for which raw hides treated with "Tannin" are usually
applied.
Chor of in 1901
SAMUEL THORN.
Improvements in Door Mats.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Door Mats.
I, HENRY PATTBERG, of Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
of America, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a door mat in which the scrapers are made movable
laterally by intervening springs. Thus the scrapers will follow the foot to a slight
extent and will act somewhat like a reciprocating brush.
The invention consists in the various features of improvement more fully pointed
out in the claim.
In the accompanying drawing:
Fig. 1 is a face view of a portion of my improved door mat.
Figs. 2 and 3 are side views of the links b, 61, respectively.
The letters a, a, represent a series of parallel metal rods passing through a series
of links or scrapers b. These scrapers are made of metal or other material and are
perforated near each end for the passage of the rods. The upper edge of scrapers 6,
f prefer to make of the corrugated form shown in fig. 2.
The scrapers b, are slipped over the rods a, in such a manner that a continuous mat
is formed. This is accomplished by passing any pair of adjoining rods sometimes
through the ends of the same scraper and sometimes through the ends of two different
scrapers, as shown. The end rod (left hand end fig. 1) carries a few circular
scrapers 61, with a single perforation, in lieu of scrapers 6, to make the proper finish.
Around the rods a, there are coiled between the scrapers b, the springs c. These
springs bear with each end against one of the scrapers.
I prefer to arrange the springs in the manner shown in the drawing, in which a
pair of scrapers is placed between every two springs, excepting at the margin, where
some of the springs are omitted, to secure greater stiffness at the edge.
It will be seen, that in my improved mat, the links will tend to follow, to a limited
extent, the motion of the foot.
They will thus stay for a longer time in contact with the foot and will effectively
remove the dirt without scratching the sole.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The combination of a series of rods with a series of perforated scrapers placed upon
and connecting the rods and with a series of independent springs coiled around the
several rods, each spring bearing with its ends against two adjoining scrapers,
substantially as specified.
Dated this 27th day of May 1890.
HERBERT J. ALLISON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements on Ceilings and Walls.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1891
Improvements on Ceilings and Walls.
THOMAS HOWELL RECKNELL, Ostrich Feather and Fur Plume Manufacturer,
3, Star Corner, Bermondsey, Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:-
Designs produced on ceilins and walls by the use of various peices of glass &
china.
The ceiling or wall is first prepared with wood surface then the peices of glass
or china the colour and size required are fixed to the wood surface with screws and
washers at all the corners of each piece.
T. H. RECKNELL.
COMI LEIP P UT TV
Improvements on Ceilings and Walls.
THOMAS HOWELL RECKNELL, 3, Star Corner, Bermondsey, Surrey, Ostrich
Feather and Fur Plume Manufacturer, also Fur Ruggs etc. with Designs Manu-
facturer, 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 designs are produced on ceilings and walls by the use of various peices of
silvered and colourd glass or china. The ceiling or wall is first prepared with
wood surface then the peices of glass or china the size and colour required are
put into a wood frame like a picture frame then screwed to the wood surface
prepared.
The improvements on ceilings and walls are to be produced in the following
manner.
.
The ceiling or wall is first fitted with a wood surface.
Then the peices of opal silvered and various other coloured glass or china which
is used in various sizes and shapes triangle diamond hexogon octagon oblong and
square are put into wood frames like a piture frame made to the same shape and
to the same size as the peices of glass or china.
The peices of glass or china are then put into the frames and tightly fitted into
the frame by a back board which is tightly braded to the frame after the same
style as a back board to a picture.
Then the frames containing the pieces of glass or china are fixed to the wood
surface by screws pasing threw the wood frames into the prepared wood
surface.
The frames are fixed side by side and close together the frames butting against
each other on all sides and covering the whole space of ceiling or wall.
By fixing frames containing white opal or china in the manor described a
durable plain white surface can be produced.
A great number of designs can be produced on ceilings and walls by the diferent
shapes and coloured peices of glass or china framed and screwed up as required to
form the design.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what maner the same is to be performed, I declair that what I
claim is:
The right of patent for the production of an improved surface sutiable for ceilings
and walls that will retain it beauty and duribality for an unlimited time only
requiring cleaning like windows.
01/010
T. H. RECKNELL.
An Improved Spanner.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Spanner.
I, JACOB MÜLLER, Manufacturer of Burbach /S in the Kingdom of Prussia and
German Empire do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The improved spanner hereinafter described will operate upon nuts of any given
diameter and is distinguished by its great simplicity. The same may be made of
iron or wrought steel and is shewn in the accompanying drawings which illustrate
a front and a side view thereof.
a is the handle or lever arm which is provided on both sides and at its upper
end with serrations or teeth d. This handle carries the fixed jaws c of the spanner
while the other jaw b can bo moved up and down thereon with a certain amount
of play. The opening or cavity of the jaw which slides upon the handle a is curved
inwardly so that the said jaw may be placed in a slightly oblique position and be
thereby enabled to rest with the edge g of its opening against one of the teeth d
whereby the spanner may be arranged to fit in a very simple manner nuts of any
and every ordinary size. h is a peg or pin to prevent the falling off of the sliding
jaw b.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
The improved spanner substantially as herein before described and illustrated on the
accom valving uTWHIPS
Dated this 19th day of March 1890.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office, 55, Market Street, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office, 55, Market Street, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Imitation Chain, Specially Applicable to Bridle Fronts.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 10th June, 1890-Accepted, 26th July, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Imitation Chain, Specially
Applicable to Bridle Fronts.
JOHN MACDONALD 52 Oughton Place Highgate Birmingham Metal Worker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Bending or partly cuting away strips or pieces of metal in one piece to imitate
chain or loops being more rigid and strong.
Dated this 10th day. AS AL 1. 1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Imitation Chain, Specially
Applicable to Bridle Fronts.
I JOHN MACDONALD of 52 Oughton Place Biriningham in the County of Warwick
Metal Worker 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 perpose forming by dies rolls punches or by bending corrugating or cutting strips
of suitable metal into varrious shapes to form designs to imitate chain used for horses
bridle fronts dog collars and other purposes I do not confine myself to the metal used
or to any particular design or configuration but can be made in any suitable metal or
design. The drawings show one form of my invention.
JOHN MACDONALD.
Plates suitable for Ships' Bulwarks and Hatch Coamings.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 13th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Plates suitable for Ships' Bulwarks and Hatch Coamings.
WILLIAM ROCKLIFFE 35 South Street Durham Engineer and Shipwright
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
a
This invention relates to plates suitable for ships' bulwarks and hatch coamings.
The present method of constructing ships' rails and hatch coamings is by riveting
suitable moulding to the top of the bulwark plate or hatch coaming plate which
causes labour and expense in completing. By the use of my invention the trouble
of connecting the mouldings to the top of the bulwarks or hatch coaming plates is
dispenced with inasmuch as when the plates are rolled the moulding is formed on the
plate itself during process of rolling, or afterwards either by roller or press.
Dated this 31st day of July 1890.
WILLIAM ROCKLIFFE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Plates suitable for Ships' Bulwarks and Hatch Coamings.
I WILLIAM ROCKLIFFE of 35 South Street, Durham, in the County of
Durham, 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. :—
The method usually hitherto adopted in the construction of ships' bulwark rails
and hatch coamings of metal has been to rivet a strip or moulding of suitable
design along the top edge of the plate forming the bulwark or hatch coaming and
this method is open to objection besides entailing additional labour and expense.
According to my invention I press out of or roll in one with the solid metal plates
forming the bulwark a moulding or mouldings of suitable shape to form the top
thereof and in the case of a hatch coaming I roll or press a projection of suitable
shape and strength to support and a recess to receive the wood hatch as well as the
top cover therefor and thus I dispense with the labour and expense of rivetting.
I have illustrated in the accompanying drawings in cross section by Figs. I and 2
two forms of bulwark plate and rail a and by Figs. 3 and 4 two forms of hatch
coaming plate and rest e rolled from one plate in one piece. Fig. 4 shows a stiffer
coaming plate b, than that shown in Fig. 3 with more surface at for the hatch /
to rest upon.
The moulding is formed on the plate itself during the ordinary process of rolling
with rolls of suitable construction or it may be formed in a press and any desired
section may thus be obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The manufacture and use for ships' bulwarks and hatch coamings of plates
having mouldings in one with or pressed out of the solid plate substantially as
set forth.
A. CRAWHALL CHAPMAN,
3, St. Nicholas' Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne,
Patent Agent for Applicant.
A Lady's Safety Side Saddle Crutch.
Year: 1890

page_text: •
Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 3rd June, 1891-Accepted, 4th July, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Lady's Safety Side Saddle Crutch.
WHITBREAD ROBERTS Carlton House Harpenden Herts Valuer and Land
Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To insert a wheel at the top of the right crutch for the comfort of getting on
and off also to admit of the habit getting free in case of a fall or accident.
November 24th 1890.
WHITBREAD ROBERTS.
A Lady's Safety Side Saddle Crutch.
I WHITBREAD ROBERTS Carlton House Harpenden Herts Valuer and Land
Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of this invention is to facilitate the getting on and off, and in case of
a fall, to assist the release of the habit, and I carry it out as follows. I fit a roller
on the top of the right crutch or on the top of both crutches, which rollers may be
constructed separately or made with the saddle.
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
A saddle fitted with a roller or rollers as hereinbefore described.
WHITBREAD ROBERTS.
Improvement in Covering Flasks or Glass Bottles with Silver.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Covering Flasks or Glass Bottles with Silver.
1, THOMAS GUEST, of Nos. 8 and 9, Clerkenwell Green, London, in the County
of Middlesex, Manufacturing Silversmith, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
I cover flasks or other glass bottles of various sizes and shapes with a silver
covering being an imitation of wicker work made in silver.
CT
1000
THOMAS GUEST.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Covering Flasks or Glass Bottles with Silver.
I, THOMAS GUEST, of Nos. 8 and 9, Clerkenwell Green, London, Manufacturing
Silversmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention consists of a silver covering for flasks or other glass bottles of
various sizes and shapes, the covering being an imitation of wicker work which I
make in silver.
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 silver covering for flasks or other glass bottles of various sizes and
shapes.
2ndly. The covering being an imitation of wicker work made in silver.
THOMAS GUEST,
Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with Panellings, Fences, and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1890-Accepted, 6th June, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Panellings, Fences, and
the like.
Communicated from abroad by CARL Weiss, Hannover, Engineer.
I CHRISTEN REES BONNE of 41 Eastcheap in the County of London, Patent
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention is essentially an improvements upon the panellings described in
my Patent Application No. 5099 dated 7th June 1890 and entitled "Improvements
in Portable Tents or Structures," and consists firstly in the application of such to
the purposes of panelling and fencing generally.
a,
In this Specification and in the several figures of the drawings herewith the same
letters of reference denote corresponding parts. As in the application above
referred to the panelling is made up of wood or metal uprights or laths united
together by bands or wires b passed through them, and with the ends of the said
cords or wires, connected to springs enclosed within primary and stouter uprights d
so as to yield in case of dampness, heat or other effect causing the laths to "give."
In Fig. 1 which is a cross section is shewn the employment of a spiral springs,
enclosed within the primary uprights d, and the manner of connection between
end s¹ and s² with the ends 1 and 2 of wires b. For panellings which are not liable
to undergo considerable alterations in length a simple spring f Figs. 2. 3 and 4
will be found sufficient, such spring being likewise embedded in the primary
upright d, the opening being closed with a block or cover d. The ends 6' of wires b
of one series of laths are fixed to the ends fl of spring while the ends b² of
the other series are carried through the upright d and attached in a convenient
manner to same. It will be seen that in this manner a flexible panelling
is produced consisting of laths or boards placed in juxtaposition edgeways with a
wire connected with springs passing through them, such panelling being applicable
as fencing or for similar purposes.
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 application for panelling and fences generally of the peculiarly constructed
panelling described in my Patent Application No. 5099, 1890, and there claimed
as applicable in the construction of tents only.
2. The improvements in such panelling consisting in the employments of single
springs only, the bands or cords being disposed and fastened in the manner
schematically shewn in Fig. 4 of the drawings herewith.
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C. R. BONNE & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.
Tipping Cigarettes with Pure Silver Leaf or Silver Powder, or Platinum Leaf or Platinum Powder, as a Mouthpiece.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Feb., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 14th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 31st May, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Tipping Cigarettes with Pure Silver Leaf or Silver Powder, or
Platinum Leaf or Platinum Powder, as a Mouthpiece.
I, CHARLES JAMES SINGLETON of 8, Staple Inn, Holborn, in the City of London,
Chartered Accountant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is to cover one end of a cigarette with pure silver
leaf or silver powder, or platinum leaf or platinum powder to serve as a mouth-
piece.
Up to this time it has been declared to be impossible to so cover the end of a
cigarette with silver.
My invention consists in effecting the perfect adherence of the silver or platinum
to the end of the cigarette by the use of a solution of pure albumen dissolved in
highly rectified grape or other fruit spirit or their equivalents.
1000
C. J. SINGLETON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Tipping_Cigarettes with Pure Silver Leaf or Silver Powder, or
Platinum Leaf or Platinum Powder, as a Mouthpiece.
I CHARLES JAMES SINGLETON of 8 Staple Inn Holborn in the City of London,
Chartered Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:→
The object of this Invention is to cover one end of a cigarette with pure silver
leaf or silver powder or platinum leaf or platinum powder to serve as a mouth-
piece.
Up to this time it has been declared to be impossible to so cover the end of a
cigarette with pure silver as to make a perfect and serviceable mouthpiece.
My invention consists in effecting the perfect adherence of the silver or platinum
to the end of a cigarette by the use of a solution of pure albumen dissolved in
highly rectified grape or other fruit spirit or their equivalents.
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. The tipping of cigarettes with pure silver or platinum as and for the purposes
described.
2. The employment of pure silver or platinum so as to make a mouthpiece to
a cigarette.
Dated this 12th day of April 1890.
C. J. SINGLETON,
8, Staple Inn, London.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 31st Jan., 1851
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page_text: in which the varying diameter of the cloth beam itself effects and controls the
regulation, the movement of the beam being produced by means of a friction wheel
and wedge-pawl substantially as hereinbefore described.
2. The improved apparatus hereinbefore described and represented in the annexed
drawings for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 29th day of December 1890.
J. C. MEWBURN,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Patent Agent.
Combined Cord-eyelet and Back-holder for Picture Frames, applicable to other purposes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 20th Dec., 1890
PRETATION.
Combined Cord-eyelet and Back-holder for Picture Frames,
applicable to other purposes.
I WILLIAM JOHN MOODEY, of No. 15 Fort Crescent, Margate, in the County
of Kent, Grocer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention consists of a device to be screwed into a picture-frame at the back,
instead of using ordinary tacks for securing the movable back in position, and as it
affords a ready means of attaching the picture cord, the ordinary rings may be
dispensed with.
In the accompanying drawings, Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate side and back elevation of
one form of the device, which in this case consists of a length of stout wire, screw-
threaded at one end a and bent about the middle into a loop c the other end 6 being
preferably flattened. The wire may also be bent twice about the loop c as shown
in Fig. 3, so as to allow a greater amount of spring at this point.
Instead of being made of wire, the device may be cast in one piece, as shown in
Fig. 4, or the screw a and eye may be formed singly and the tail-piece
or soldered thereto.
The modification shown in Fig. 5 is too obvious to need description.
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Fig. 6 shows a portion of the back of a frame, and Fig. 7 a section thereof,
d being the frame, and e the movable back, with the device applied thereto.
It rarely happens that the frame and back-board are exactly "flush" with each
other, hence the advantage in constructing the device in such a manner as to allow
of a certain amount of spring or play at the loop c, as by bringing the ends a and b
together as shown in Figs. 1 and 7 so that the angle between them is less than a
right angle, the device when screwed into the frame adjusts itself to any little
inequality that may exist between the frame and back-board.
In addition to the upper eyelets serving as attachments for the hanging cord, the
remainder serve to keep the picture a certain distance from the wall, thus dispensing
with the corks etc., which are at present used to protect pictures from damp walls.
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 :-
A device consisting of parts a, b and c constructed in manner and for the purpose
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 17th day of November 1800.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
Improvements in the Treatment of Soapmakers' Waste Lyes for the Recovery of Glycerine and other Substances.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 26th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1891 ·
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
Improvements in the Treatment of Soapmakers' Waste Lyes for the
Recovery of Glycerine and other Substances.
JAMES TAYLOR 10 Bonnington Place, Leith, Soap Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I first bring the lye to boiling heat I then add as much bi-sulphate of soda (nitre
cake) as neutralize the free alkali in the lye. I then concentrate by evaporation if
necessary or I may add to the neutralized liquor alkali or sulphate of soda to make
a saturated solution at boiling heat. I then turn the liquor into a tank & allow it
to cool that the soda salts may crystalize out, I then draw off the mother liquor
containing the glycerine & sodium chloride & further concentrate as required.
Instead of adding alkali or sulphate of soda to saturate the lye I may add an
excess of the bi-sulphate sufficient to saturate the liquor & then neutralize the
excess of acid by the addition of carbonate of lime turning the liquor into a tank
to allow the sulphate of soda to crystalize out & further concentrating as previously
described.
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JAMES TAYLOR.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Treatment of Soapmakers' Waste Lyes for the
Recovery of Glycerine and other Substances.
I, JAMES TAYLOR 10 Bonnington Place, Leith Soapmaker 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 first bring the lye to boiling heat. I then add as much bi-sulphate of soda
(nitre cake) as neutralize the free alkali in the lye. The liquor now being neutral
I add to it sufficient alkali or sulphate of soda to make a saturated solution at
boiling heat. then turn the liquor into a tank & allow it to cool that the soda salts
may crystalize out.
The mother liquor containing the glycerine & sodium chloride is now drawn off
& concentrated as required.
Instead of adding alkali or sulphate of soda to saturate the lye I may add an
excess of bi-sulphate of soda sufficient to saturate the liquor & then neutralize
the excess of acid by the addition of carbonate of lime turning the liquor into a
tank to allow the sulphate of soda to crystalize out and concentrating the mother
liquor as required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The removal of water from soapmakers' waste lyes by the crystalization of the
alkaline salts specified.
Dated this 25th day of September 1891.
JAMES TAYLOR.
Improvements in Tubular Marine Boilers.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tubular Marine Boilers.
I, THOMAS SCOTT, of Thomas's Hotel, Fore Street, Devonport, in the County
of Devon, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN TUBULAR MARINE BOILERS, 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 tubular marine boilers whereby the effective heating
surface is greatly increased and the flames prevented from direct impingement on
the tube plates thus obviating the present cause of leaky tubes particularly when
forced draught is used.
In order that the invention may be properly understood and to shew that it can
be readily carried into practice I have appended a sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1. represents a front view of a combined flue and tubular marine boiler partly
in section and constructed according to my invention and
Fig. 2. is a longitudinal section of the same.
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or more
According to my invention boilers can be constructed with one
furnaces " a as desired and of ordinary construction, the tubes "e" are placed at
right angles or transversely to the furnaces thus preventing the direct impingement
of the flames on the tube plates, and at the same time a much larger effective tube
heating surface is obtained. The tube plates are the two sides of the combustion
chambers or flue "6" and one side of each of the exit flues "d."
It will be seen that with such a large combustion chamber a greater number of
short transverse tubes may be employed, and by the heat passing into the combustion
chamber through the tubes "c" thence through the exit flues "," an even
regular and perfect circulation is maintained, and at the same time a thorough
combustion of the gases.
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 :-
or
1. Tubular marine and other boilers having short tubes placed at right angles
transversely to the furnaces substantially as herein described and shewn in the
accompanying drawings.
2. Tubular marine and other boilers having short tubes fixed in the flues "b," "d,"
and placed at right angles or transversely to the furnaces "a," substantially as herein
described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
3. The combination of the tubes "c" and longitudinal flues "b" "d" arranged
constructed and operating in manner substantially as herein described and shewn in
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 6th day of December 1890
An Improved Hook for Fastening the Skirt to the Bodice of Ladies" Dresses.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hook for Fastening the Skirt to the Bodice of Ladies"
Dresses.
MARY THOMAS Alvington Lydney Gloucestershire Dressmaker EMMA JAMES
Alvington Lydney Gloucestershire Dressmaker do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described.
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved hook for fastening the skirt to the bodice of
ladies dresses. The object of this invention is to provide an hook whereby the skirts
of ladies dresses (behind) may be securely fastened to the bodice, without fear of
becoming detached by the action of the body. As the dresses are now made, the
band of the skirt repeatingly pull from below the waist of the bodice, causing con-
siderable anoyance to the wearer. The hook which is sometimes employed easily
become detached.
To carry our invention into operation we provide a spring hook, to be sown to the
band of the bodice, the hook to be made of steel or some other spring metal, with a
flat peice about x inch with holes through, for attaching to band, from this flat
peice of metal (or a part or strip of same) is brought down and turned simular to
other dress hooks, as this peice of metal is brought upward.
It is bent in till it touches the back part of hook, and then turns out again,
(sufficent for the eye to be conveniently slipped between where the front part and
back of hook touches into. the. cavity. below). and. finishes with, a small roll or
knob.
The action of our hook is thus, having attached the hook to the band of bodice,
with the face of hook turned inward towards the body, the eye for same being attached
to band of skirt, opposite to where the hook is attached to band of bodice, the wearer
can easily take hold of the flat peice of metal before named, and slip the roll or knob
through the eye, forcing it between the spring into the cavity below, the spring again
closing after the eye making a secure fastener, and making it impossible for the hook
to become detached by the action of the body, at the same time it may be easily
unfastened with the hand.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim in.
Improvements in Chimney-cowls for the Prevention of Down-draughts.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1891
Improvements in Chimney-cowls for the Prevention of
Down-draughts.
JAMES HOUSTON Chimney-sweep 106 Hawkhill Dundee JOHN COLVILLE House
Factor 3 Larch Street Dundee do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
:―
It is made of iron-galvanized-and can be made to any design either, round,
square, or oval as the case may require it, but preferable as shown in
drawing, A-A. The leaves and hinges are cast or struck to pattern, being
rivetted together by a brass pivot, then rivetted to stock.
It is self-acting. The leaves are so set that the pressure of the wind closes them,
the opposite leaves being open to allow the exit of smoke.
Dated this 29th day of December 1890.
JAMES HOUSTON.
JOHN COLVILLE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chimney-cowls for the Prevention of
Down-draughts.
JAMES HOUSTON Chimney-sweeper 106 Hawkhill Dundee JOHN COLVILLE
House Agent 3 Larch Street Dundee 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 :---
It is made of iron galvanized, and can be made, to any design, either round,
square, or oval, as the case may require it, but preferable, as shown in drawings,
filed with Provisional Specification. The leaves, and hinges, are cast, or struck, to
pattern, being rivetted, together by a brass pivot, then rivetted to stock. It is
self-acting, the leaves are so set, that the pressure of the wind closes them, the
opposite leaves being open, to allow the exit of smoke. And the improvements,
and advantages, claimed for this our invention are these-downdraughts are
prevented, and that vents can be swept from top, or bottom, without it being
removed, and that, it will not easily destroy by fire."
Having now particularly described, and ascertained, the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner, the same is to be performed, we declare, what
we claim as our invention, is
An improved cowl, having, leaves, & hinges, made to work automatically, in the
manner above described. The hinge being special made, as shown in drawings,
filed with Provisional Specification. Substantially constructed, and for the
purposes, stated in this our Complete Specification.
Dated this 19th dow of Sentombor 1801
JAMES HOUSTON.
JOHN COLVILLE.
Improvements in Illuminated Clocks.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1890-Accepted, 29th Mar., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Illuminated Clocks.
I, WILHELM TUCHMANN, merchant, resident of 23B Potsdamer Strasse, of Berlin
in the Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire, 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 a clock in combination with a lamp and a lens, by which
the dial of the clock is reflected on the bedroom wall without further illuminating
the room.
In order to make this description more clear, I refer to the accompanying draw-
ing, which forms part of this specification and represents a side elevation of the clock,
partly in section.
In the metal case d supported on stand or foot f and having the removeable
cover e is fixed the lamp a. Opposite the lamp and on a line with the flame in the
side of the case d is situated the clock 6 having two complete works operating one
spindle. The outside work and dial are for use in the day time, the inside for night
use. The inside clock has a negative dial forming a concave mirror which is
illuminated by the lamp a. Exactly opposite the clock and on the same height as
the clock is fixed the double convex lens c, which reflects the dial of the inside
clock on the wall of the bedroom. It is thus possible to see the time from any point
in the room whilst the room itself is not illuminated.
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 combination in a stand d of a clock having a dial formed as a concave mirror
illuminated by a lamp a and adapted to be reflected on a wall by means of a double
convex lens, for the purpose described.
WILHELM TUCHMANN.
By Fredk. Walker & Hyde,
4, Moorfields, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.