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IMPROVEMENTS IN TAPE-FRAMES FOR SIZING
Year: 1884

page_text: JOHN MERCER, 24 Lower Audley Street Blackburn, Weaving Manager do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TAPE-FRAMES FOR SIZING,
to be as follows:-
Hitherto the immersion roller has been regulated by hand, but the object of my
invention, is to make the immersion roller, self-adjustable, which I do in the
following manner; The immersion roller 1 is connected to the racks 2, 2, by means
of the brackets 3, 3. Geared in the racks 2, 2, are the wheels, or segments of
wheels 4, 4, and these are carried by and fixed firmly on the shaft 7, which works.
through and is supported by the sides of the frame. Fixed to one of the wheels
or segments of wheels 4, 4, is a lever 8 on which is the movable weight 6, in which
is fixed the thumb-screw 9, to fasten the weight. The use of the weight 6, is to
make the immersion roller self adjustable to the height of the size, that is to cause
it to maintain a regular depth in the size, which it will do by moving it, nearer to,
or further from the centre 5.

page_text: I JOHN MERCER, of 24 Lower Audley Street, Blackburn, in the County of
Lancaster, Weaving Manager do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN TAPE FRAMES FOR SIZING" and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
Hitherto the immersion roller, has been regulated by hand, but the object of my
invention, is to make the immersion roller, self adjustable.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing
forming a part of this specification.
The drawing is an oblique view of the size box, and immersion roller.
At 1 is the immersion roller, connected to the racks 2. 2. by means of the
brackets 3. 3, the racks working in guide beadings or slides, and gearing with the
racks 2. 2, are the segments of wheels 4. 4, the latter are carried by and fixed
firmly on the shaft 7, which works through, and is supported by the ends of the
frame at 8 Fixed to one of the wheels or segments of wheels 4. 4. is a lever 9, on
which is the movable weight 6, in which is the thumb screw 10 employed for
purpose of fastening the weight-The use of the weight 6, is to make the immersion
roller 1 self adjustable to the height of the size, that is to cause it to maintain a
regular depth in the size, which it will do by moving it, nearer to, or further from
the centre 5.
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 immersion roller 1, mounted as, and operated by the racks, segment wheels,
and adjusting weighted lever, all in combination and as described and illustrated
by the drawing annexed.
AN IMPROVED WHIFFLE-TREE
Year: 1884

page_text: I ALEXANDER BROWNE of the firm of Browne & Company of Southampton
Buildings in the County of Middlesex Patent Agents do hereby declare the nature
of the said invention for AN IMPROVED WHIFFLE-TREE, aud in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
The object of my Invention is to obtain a strong durable and elastic whiffle-tree,
In order that anybody may understand my invention I will describe the same.
The accompanying drawings form a part of the specification.
Fig 1 shows a side view of the whiffle-tree after being formed. Fig 2 shows a
top view of the formed whiffle-tree. Fig 3 is an end view of the whiffle-tree.
Similar letters of reference represent like parts.
In making my whiffle-tree I take one or more plates of sheet metal and form the
same in a trough like form and corrugate the edges as shown in fig 1. The
corrugations extend from the edge inward toward the centre line but a considerable
portion of the back is plain or not corrugated as shewn in Fig 2. The same time
that I bend the corrugated edges up I bend the top of them over to the inside as
shown in Fig 3.
By means of the corrugations and the turned up sides and turned-in edges
I obtain great strength elasticity and durability without a great amount of metal.
When my corrugated whiffle-tree is fastened to a wagon or horse-car and the
same is heavy loaded it will take the whole strain will relieve the horses by its
spring and elastic motion and will receive the greatest if not the whole part of the
blows jars or sudden strain. When the horses start a loaded vehicle the whiffle-
tree will form itself more in a half circle shape and the corrugations will contract
and as soon as the strain is off the whiffle-tree the same will come back to its
former shape and the corrugations will draw out. In the plain part in the centre a
hook or ring b is fastened or any other known device may be used to fasten it to
the vehicle or horse-car and at the ends I form eyes in which I put rings to fasten
a horse as shown in Figs 1 and 2.

page_text: Great strength and elasticity are obtained by my corrugated whiffle-tree without
breaking and without overstraining any part of it the edges being turned up or
down and the edges of the turned up sides being turned inward as shewn at Fig. 3.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
A corrugated whiffle-tree inade of one or more sheet metal plates with the sides
turned up or down and the edges of the turned-up sides bent inward as and for
the purpose set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SELF ACTING WATER CLOSETS
Year: 1884

page_text: I HUBERT NOEL MARKS of Stoke-upon-Trent in the County of Stafford Builders
Merchant .do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SELF ACTING WATER CLOSETS and in what manner the same is to be performed to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
By using a glazed earthenware upper pan with flushing arms attached under the
seat of the Closet instead of the unglazed sanitary pipe without flushing arms now
used and connecting the same by means of a common sanitary pipe (or pipes if the
level should so require) combined with a common syphon pipe (the only difference
being in, the size of the top inlet) as the bottom of trap instead of the large pieces
of earthenware generally adopted.
Such syphon is adjusted by means of the said connecting sanitary pipe or pipes
at such a level as to admit of the slops and waste water from the house and sink
and also the surface water from the yard passing through the syphon and by using
a small syphon pipe as a conduit whereby a smaller accumulation of deposit takes
place and the syphon having a fall of three.inches from inlet to outlet a more
speedy and certain removal of foecal matter follows in addition the surface water
passes through the syphon in all cases even where the surface of the yard slopes
from the house.
Greater cleanliness is obtained by the use of the glazed pan as without the
glaze the surface becomes very offensive and the application of flushing arms to
such glazed pan enables the Town water to be connected at any time if desired.
A more perfect trap is also obtained by the use of the syphon pipe as shewn 'in
the drawings which constitutes a double seal preventing the back passage of any
sewer gas from the main drain to the grid or single trap beneath the scullery
window which being often opened would without this additional security prove a
source of danger.
I do not claim the principle of self acting Water Closets as my invention nor
that the old and well known appliance of a glazed pan with flushing arms is my
invention.
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 combination of the two last named discoveries with the alterations, improve-
ments and variations set forth in this specification and the accompanying drawings

page_text: whereby the following advantages are gained 1stly Economy by reason of the use
of a small and also a common syphon pipe as a bottom or trap 2ndly Rapidity in
emptying by the use of a small syphon pipe as a conduit owing to the smaller
accumulation of deposit and the more certain speed of removal, not only on account
of this but also on account of the surface water passing through the syphon in all
3rdly Cleanliness by the use of the glazed upper pan 4thly. A more perfect
trap by the use of the double seal 5thly Utility by enabling the Town water to be
laid on if required at a very small expense.
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AN IMPROVED TOY MONEY- BOX
Year: 1884

page_text: We, SAMUEL HOMAN, of 93 Charrington Street, and JOHN HOMAN, of 15 Park
Street, Camden Town, both in the County of Middlesex, Fancy Box Manufacturers
do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for "AN IMPROVED TOY MONEY-
BOX and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
"
Our Invention relates to an improved toy money-box.
The object of our said Invention is to construct a money-box in such a manner
that, when a coin is inserted therein, the said coin will be reflected by two or more
mirrors, so that the number of coins actually contained in the said box will appear
to be multiplied, for example, if two mirrors are used in suitable juxtaposition the
number of coins will appear to be multiplied by six.
In carrying our Invention into practice we make a money-box with a sheet or
pane of glass in the front thereof, through which the coins contained in the box
will be visible, and we arrange the mirrors in suitable juxtaposition between the
said glass and the back of the box.
We have shown one of our improved money-boxes in the accompanying Drawing,
in which
Figure 1 is a perspective view, and
Figure 2 a horizontal section.
The box a is provided in front with a sheet or pane 6 of glass. Between this
glass and the back of the box are two mirrors c placed so as to form an acute angle
in a similar manner to the mirrors of an ordinary kaleidoscope. These mirrors
extend nearly to the top of the box and are secured to a casing d of millboard,
wood, or other suitable material This casing is glued to the bottom of the box,
and the slit or aperture e for the insertion of the coins is formed above the interior
of the said casing, so that the coins, when inserted, will lie between the mirrors c
and the glass b.
f represents a coin lying in the box a, and gg represent reflections of the said
coin. It will therefore be seen that although the box contains only a single coin,
it appears to contain six coins. And by inserting several coins in the said box, it
may be made to appear to contain a considerable sum of money.
It is obvious that we can still further multiply the apparent number of coins
contained in the box by employing a larger number of mirrors so placed as to form
Prics &.77

page_text: the sides of a semi-hexagonal, semi-octagonal, or similar figure.. Moreover, our
improved money-box may be ornamented or decorated in any convenient or
desirable manner.
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:-
A toy money-box wherein two or more mirrors are arranged in suitable
juxtaposition, substantially as, and for the purpose, above specified.
A Shield or Covering for the Wheels of Perambulators
Year: 1884

page_text: A Shield or Covering for the Wheels of Perambulators.
I THOS BEASLEY, 'Saddler, 4 George Row Northampton do hereby declare the
nature of this my invention for A SHIELD OR COVERING FOR THE WHEELS OF
PERAMBULATORS to be as follows:-
A Shield or covering for the wheel, to be made of Zinc, or other material &
fixed to the side of the Perambulators, for protecting Ladies dresses, from coming
in contact, with the wheels; of Perambulators.

page_text: THOMAS BEASLEY, 4 George Row Northampton Saddler. I Thomas Beasley do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for PRAMBULATOR WHEEL SHIELD
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
A. Shield or covering for the Wheel of Prambulators to be made of Brass, or 5
any other meterial to be fixed to the axle, of the Prambulators, with 2 stays &
can be removed from the Wheel, with removal of 2 screw nuts, the Shield protects
Ladies dresses from coming in contact with the wheels of Prambulators, thus
preventing the dirt from touching the dresses & children taking hold of the wheel.
No. 1. Shows Prambulator Compleet with Shield & fixinos.
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.) A Shield or covering for the Wheels of Prambulators to be made of Brass
or any other meterial to be fixed to the axle of the Prambulator with 2 stays &
can be removed from the Wheel with removal of 2 screw nuts, the Shield protects
Ladies dresses from coming in contact with the wheels of Prambulators thus
preventing the dirt from touching the dresses & children taking hold of the wheel.
Dated this 3rd day of September 1885.
Year: 1884

page_text: employed because otherwise steam or vapour easily forms between the walls of
the boiler and the moist composition and the paste will then become detached from
the boiler. When the first coat is dry I apply a second coat in the same manner
observing the same precautions. I then complete the operation by applying two
coats of coal tar to the coating.
The composition employed for the second layer or coating should contain a
larger proportion of goat's hair than that employed for the first coating.
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It is advantageous to finally secure the composition according to circumstances;
for this purpose galvanized wire netting may be employed having a mesh of
about 40 for the walls of cylindrical boilers covered with lead of about 2"/m
on the upper parts likely to receive water, in order to prevent the disintegration
of the composition. On the cylindrical vertical boilers of cranes after the first
coating I place iron booping in a vertical direction fixed by means of iron wire
encircling the boiler; and I proceed in the same manner after the second coat,
alternating the hoop iron of the second coat with that of the first coat. Also in
the second coating I replace the iron wire by hoops (fastened by means of screws)
and passing around the boiler and alternating with the fixing wires of the hoop
iron of the first coat. This arrangement forms a light protecting armour.
The top
of the boiler receives a covering of lead of 2% in order that water shall not get
between the composition and the boiler.
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 herein described plastic non-conducting composition manufactured from
the substances and substantially in the manner and proportions hereinbefore
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SPRING WHEELS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I HOUSTON STEWART STEWART Palace Chambers 9 Bridge Street West-
minster S.W. Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN SPRING WHEELS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This Invention has for its object the improved construction of wheels possessing
radial elasticity between the centres of wheels & their tyres or rings.
I propose to construct them as follows-Firstly-
No spokes are used but, in place of them a series of concentric corrugated steel
rings, increasing in diameter from the nave to the tyre.
These rings being corrugated radially describe in their circumference a series of
waves or flutes, alternately inwards towards the centre, & outwards from the centra,
of the wheel.
The series of rings are so arranged that the outward flutes of each ring abut
upon, & are rivetted or otherwise secured to, the inward flutes of the next larger
diameter & so the connection is completed between the nave & the tyre.
In the accompanying Drawing 1. I show an elevation of a wheel, suitable for
traction engines, constructed in the manner described.
The same form of wheel may however be used with any class of vehicle running
on wheels, & may be used either as a means of dispensing entirely with springs, or
in addition to springs.
In constructing wheels of this description the requisite amount of elasticity
may be regulated either by altering the section of the steel in some or all of the
rings; or by increasing or decreasing the number of rings; or by increasing or
decreasing the number of flutes or corrugations in the rings.
In the wheel shewn on the Drawing N° 1. there are 5 rings, each ring having
5 corrugations, but it will be seen that if the number of corrugations be increased,
the number of points of contact is also increased, & greater rigidity is given to the
wheel.
The periphery of the nave may be specially formed to receive the flutes of the
first or smallest ring.
Secondly-
I propose to modify this construction as follows-

page_text: In this arrangement a complete inner wheel is constructed, and the space
afforded by the difference in diameter between the outer and inner tyre is made up
by one or more of the above described corrugated rings as shewn.
In Drawing No 2. Two of these rings are shown each having 5 corrugations.
Wheels constructed in accordance with this system, admit of the same condition
for varying their elasticity, & are applicable to the same uses as those made in
accordance with Drawing N° 1.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
.
The construction of wheels built of corrugated steel rings inserted between nave
and rim, substantially as herein before described and shewn on Drawings.
Dated this 20th day of March 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LANTERNS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, HARRY LUCAS of the firm of Joseph Lucas & Son, Little King Street,
Birmingham, Lamp Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of my invention.
for IMPROVEMENTS IN LANTERNS to be as follows:-
My improvements relate to that class of Lanterns which are known as Police or
Dark Lanterns.
Firstly I desire to improve the means of darkening-I put a bottom to the
ordinary circular "darkener," and cut out the centre of the bottom of the Lantern
body To the under side of the bottom of the darkener, I fix a thumb piece, which
projects through the cut-out centre of the Lantern bottom, for the purpose of
turning or revolving the darkener.
Secondly, I improve the means of holding the reservoir in position in the
Lantern I make a slot-hole in the bottom of the darkener, and on the bottom of
the reservoir I fix a piece, which fits into and passes through the slot hole, so that
when the reservoir is turned, the piece on its bottom becomes engaged or locked on
the underside of the bottom of the darkener, and so locks or holds the reservoir in
the Lantern.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
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I, HARRY LUCAS of the firm of Joseph Lucas & Son of the "Tom Bowling
Works Little King Street Birmingham, Lamp Manufacturers do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN LANTERNS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My improvements relate to that class of lanterns which are known as police or
dark lanterns and of which I desire to improve the means of darkening.
The accompanying drawings will assist my description. Figs 1 & 2 are plans of
a police lantern as seen from below. A A A A is the bottom of the lantern
B. B. B. B. shews the bottom of the darkener seen through the aperture in the
bottom of lantern. C is the thumb piece attached to the bottom of darkener.
When the thumb piece C is in the position shewn by the dotted line D E Fig 1,
the darkener is open towards the front of the lantern E, and when the thumb
piece is in the position shewn by the dotted line F. G. Fig 2, the darkener is closed
towards E.
The second part of my provisional specification, referring to the means of fixing
the reservoir in the lantern is unimportant and I do not propose to claim it in this
complete specification.
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 method of darkening Police or other dark lanterns from below substantially
as herein described.
SPRING CLIPS FOR STAIR, WINDOW, AND CURTAIN RODS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES JACKSON of 72 Upper Kennington Lane in the County of Surry
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for SPRING CLIPS FOR STAIR,
WINDOW, AND CURTAIN RODS to be as follows:-
In a Metal Cradle shaped to suit the various requirement of my Invention I fix
an-0-G spring an fasten with one rivet.
When fixed on stair or wall the rod is slipped in at the top and the spring then
clips it tight.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JAMES JACKSON 72 Upper Kennington Lane in the County of Surry
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "SPRING CLIP FOR STAIR
WINDOW, AND CURTAIN RODS" and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and-by the following statement :—
In a metal cradle of an "L" shape or form I fix an "O. G." spring the attach-
ment being by means of a rivet to the lower or horizontal portion of the metal
cradle, the spring continuing up the back or upright portion of the said cradle in
the particular form mentioned viz. "O. G.".
From the lower or horizontal portion of the metal cradle (and forming part of
it) is a tongued shaped piece of metal, which is turned up perpendicularly and
of an "O. Č" shape which with the spring already described forms a secure
and effective clip for stair rods, Window, and Curtain rods, and other like
requirements.
The rod in each case is to be merely slipped in between the upper part of the
"O. G" spring and the metal tongue in front of it, and it is then securely fixed,
the spring acting directly upon the rod and holding it tightly and firmly in
position.
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 peculiar application of the "O.G" spring as herein described and ascertained
or any mere modification of the same.
Year: 1884

page_text: a piece or standard of wood or metal with thumb screw attached to fix it on the
counter or table whereon the rolling will be performed. To this standard a wheel
or drum of a certain size is attached in such manner that it rests on the counter so
that the fabric to be rolled passes between the two causing the wheel to revolve.
The revolutions of this wheel are counted by known methods also fixed to the
piece of wood or metal before mentioned.
In the drawings annexed hereto
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a piece or standard of wood or metal with thumb screw attached to fix it on the
counter or table whereon the rolling will be performed. To this standard a wheel
or drum of a certain size is attached in such manner that it rests on the counter so
that the fabric to be rolled passes between the two causing the wheel to revolve.
The revolutions of this wheel are counted by known methods also fixed to the
piece of wood or metal before mentioned.
In the drawings annexed hereto
Fig. 1 represents a side view of the machine amacd to a table.
Fig. 2 is a plan or top view and
Fig. 3 a view from right of Fig. 1.
A is a standard with clamp and screw A¹ for affixing the machine to a table
or board X. B is the drum or wheel the periphery of which will bear upon the
surface of the material to be rolled and measured, C is a supporting stud or spindle
secured by screw and nut in C¹ a bearing collar of standard A.
Wheel A has a cone D thereon which gears by teeth or it may be frictionally
upon coned portion of count wheel E. This count wheel E is secured by pin or
stud E¹ to the spindle C said stud E¹ also carrying a finger or pointer F.
The count wheel E is dialed and has an upwardly projecting flange G rising in
height from the point on the dial just before the highest numeral thereon and said
flange G stops at the last preceeding numeral so that the spring finger falls at that
point with a click to warn the operator just before coming to the first complete
measurement by the revolution of the wheel E so that a mark may be affixed to or
be made upon the fabric or material.
Upon the wheel E is provided a tooth or catch H (indicated in Fig. 2).which
will engage at each revolution of the wheel E with a tooth or catch or frictionally
with the rim of a second count wheel K supported on a stud K' secured on the
spindle C. This second wheel may in machines of cheaper construction be
dispensed with.
The dotted line in Fig. 3. represents the material under process of measurement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and particulars of
my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is
The improved machine for measuring lengths of fabrics constructed and operating
as and for the purpose herein set forth.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOLES OF TENNIS AND CRICKET SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: I FREDERICK WALLIS STODDART of 1 Park St., Bristol, Analytical Chemist, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOLES
OF TENNIS AND CRICKET SHOES, to be as follows:-
That the soles are to be constructed of felt, which may or may not be water-
proofed by known methods.
COMILEIM
DIECIFICATION,
I FREDERICK WALLIS STODDART, Park St., Bristol, Analytical Chemist do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOLES OF TENNIS
& CRICKET SHOES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I use for the soles a dense quality of felt which may or may not be waterproofed
by known methods, and which is fastened to the upper by any of the methods
employed by shoemakers.
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
IMPROVEMENTS IN LUBRICATING STEAM OR WATER COCKS AND TAPS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN EDWARD WALSH of Waterhouse Chambers Crossley Street Halifax
in the County of York Patent Agent and Consulting Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN LUBRICATING STEAM OR
WATER COCKS AND TAPS," and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my Invention is to lubricate the working or frictional surfaces of
steam or water cocks.
Fig. 1 shews a front elevation in section of a cock or tap for steam or water.
Fig. 2 is a sectional plan of Fig. 1.
In the shell A of the tap or cock are formed above and below the horizontal
passage e, of the cock circular passages C, C, forming a lubricating channel connected
in a vertical direction by channels b, b, in the plug of the cock B is formed a cup or
lubricator d, the vertical channels ff, connect the two circular channels e, e, the
lubricant passes continually through the channels and passages b, b, c, c, f, f, to the
frictional surfaces of the casing, and plug B of the cock, as often as the cock is
turned either one way or the other if the plug of the cock is turned in such a
position that the passage e, opens on to the passage D, then the lubricant passes
through the cock.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is ;— .
In steam or water cocks and taps the combination of the lubricating circular
passage and the horizontal passage, in combination with a lubricating cup or box
as shewn and described.
Dated this Twenty-first day of June 1884.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WATERPROOF FABRICS
Year: 1884

page_text: I HARRY HERBERT WADDINGTON of Manchester in the County of Lanc ister
Manager for Messieurs Charles Macintosh and Company India Rubber Manu-
facturers do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
WATERPROOF FABRICS 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 produce a single texture waterproof fabric
for the manufacture of garments, possessing waterproof qualities in the highest
degree, and at the same time presenting to the eye an agreeable and ornamental
appearance.
The invention consists principally in the application to the surface of a woven
fabric (having a printed or woven pattern thereon) of a colored transparent
"proofing" in such a manner that the printed or woven pattern is visible through
the "proofing" and the latter imparts a different color or tint to the "proofed
side of the cloth whereby a varied and pleasing effect is produced, and the
appearance (especially in a reversible garment) is considerably improved.
"
In carrying out my invention I choose natural rubber of a fine light color and I
prepare it by cleaning, masticating and making into a dough with naphtha or
other solvent in the usual way, and I add thereto a transparent dye or coloring
matter prepared by dissolving aniline or other suitable colors in alcohol, or in any
other liquid which will act as a solvent to the coloring matter, and at the same
time will mix freely with the naphtha wherein the rubber is dissolved in the.
process of preparing the dough.
'
The above is the process which I have found to produce the best results, but the
materials used may be different and the mode of manufacture may be varied by
grinding the colors with the dough.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the. same is to be performed I wish it to be
understood that I am aware that an opaque colored "proofing" has been applied to
woven fabrics such "proofing" being made by mixing opaque pigment colors with
the rubber in forming the dough but to such process I desire to lay no claim as it
will not produce the effect which constitutes one of the chief features of my
invention, but I declare that what I claim as my invention is the manufacture

page_text: substantially as hereinbefore described of a colored transparent "proofing" material
or mixture, and the application thereof to the surface of a fabric having a printed
or woven pattern thereon so that the pattern is visible through the "proofing" and
the latter imparts a varied color or tint to the "proofed" side of the cloth.
Dated this 28th day of February 1884.
AN IMPROVED ADAPTABLE FRACTURE Box
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
I JAMES JOSEPH FOLEY, M.R.C.S. Engd Medical Officer Midleton Union
Co. Cork Ireland do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED ADAPTABLE FRACTURE Box to be as follows:-
It consists of three pieces of timber-one for bottom pierced with drainage
holes, and two side pieces-a foot plate is attached by hinges to bottom piece, and
this foot plate is further connected to the same piece by a regulating screw, which
keeps foot plate immoveable at any angle required, at back of foot plate a timber
pin is screwed projecting at both sides of foot plate-this pin fits into holes in side
splints for keeping sides firm-of the two side splints one is plain with the
exception of having a series of holes to fit pin. The other side splint is in two
separate parts kept together by a brass plate with longitudinal slot, which slot
admits a thumb screw on each side of splint, and permits any divergence required.
JAMES J. FOLEY.

page_text: JAMES JOSEPH FOLEY M.R.C.S. Eng Riversdale Midleton Co. Cork Ireland,
do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN IMPROVED ADAPTABLE
FRACTURE BOX and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
It consists of 3 pieces-bottom and 2 sides. The bottom is pierced with drainage
holes, and has hinged.foot plate attached. This foot plate is further connected to
foot end of bottom splint by a regulating screw. This screw is a "fine thread "
screwed socket-rotating on a screwed pin-having "socket" end attached to
bottom piece and " pin" end to top of foot plate. This screw regulates required
divergence of "foot plate "-2º One plain side-splint pierced with holes to fit
transverse timber pin on foot plate and kept in position thereby. 3° A splint of
same size as N° 2, but in two parts (interrupted). kept together by a brass slide-
having a longitudinal slot of the diameter of the thumbscrews on which it runs
and which serve to retain it in position. The nuts of thumbscrews are sunk in
separate pieces of timber 3 inch thick and wood screwed to splint on each side of
section. Those splints N° 2 & 3 are reversible.
B. Foot-plate.
K. K. Transverse pin to fit holes in Fig. 1 marked D D¹ D¹¹.
L. L. Thumbscrews for regulating divergence of the two sections of splint.
J. The bottom of fracture box pierced with drainage holes.
B. Foot-plate.
Fig. 3 end view.
M. M. Curves in foot plate to prevent bandage slipping.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is A fracture box consisting of a perforated bottom J. hinged foot board B.
with regulator A. and two side pieces one of which is in two parts and adjustable
to different lengths by means of a slotted plate F and thumbscrews H all combined
in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated.
Dated this 26th day of August 1884.
IMPROVED CHIMNEY COWL
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I HENRY BOOTHBY Dow of North House, Pembridge Square, London W;
Doctor of Medicine do hereby declare the nature of said invention for AN
IMPROVED CHIMNEY COWL to be as follows:-
The upper rim or edge of a chimney pot is turned over outwards on a curve, and
the outer edge is brought below or to a level with the then top of the pot. This is
surmounted by a cover supported by two or more pins or other convenient means
of support. The cover is to be made as nearly as possible on the same line of curve
as the everted lip of the chimney pot, and according to the size and requirements
of the chimney may be more or less raised from the chimney top, Always however
allowing space for a free current of air to pass between the lower edge of the cover
and the top of the chimney pot.
It may be made of any suitable material.

page_text: I HENRY BOOTHBY Dow of North House, Pembridge Square, London W:
Doctor of Medicine; do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
PREVENTING DOWN DRAUGHT IN CHIMNEYS and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement reference being made to the accompanying drawings :—
A chimney pot that has the upper rim or edge turned over outwards on a curve
as at 1, the outer edge being brought below or on a level with the then top of the
chimney pot. This is surmounted by a cover 2 supported by two or more pins or
other convenient means of support. The cover is to be made as nearly as possible
on the same line of curve as the everted lip of the chimney pot, and according to 1
size and requirements may be more or less raised. It may also slightly overlap the
edge of the chimney pot. Always however allowing space for a free current of air
to pass between the lower edge of the cover and the top of the pot. It may be
made of any suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st The eversion of the upper lip of the chimney pot, and the arrangement of
the cover on the same line of curve substantially as herein before described
and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
2nd The chimney pot with an everted lip in combination with a cover sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described and shown in the accompanying
drawing.
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IMPROVEMENT IN THE JOINTING OF PIPES SUBJECT TO HIGH PRESSURES
Year: 1884

page_text: I EDWARD BAYZAND ELLINGTON of Palace Chambers Westminster in the
County of Middlesex Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE JOINTING OF PIPES SUBJECT TO HIGH PRESSURES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascert uned in and by the following statement
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Pipes subject to high pressures such as are employed for conveying water to
work hydraulic machinery are usually jointed as shewn in Fig 1 of the
accompanying drawings When such pipes are subject to excess of pressure, or
when they are overstrained in the act of jointing, they generally give way as
indicated by the hne A I bave found that by facing the flanges of the two pipes
with projecting bosses B of some height as indicated in Fig 2 and thus increasing
the depth of the line C along which fracture would otherwiso take place I can
ender the pipes as strong at the Jointing as in any other part
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
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In Jointing pipes subject to high pressures strengthening the weak parts by
addition of bosses B substantially as herein described
Dated is 27th day of September foot
ABEL & IMRAY
Agents for the Applicant,
28 Southampton Buildings,
London WC
Sash Bar Cramp for Carpenters' and Joiners' Use, and other like Purposes.
Year: 1884

page_text: Sash Bar Cramp for Carpenters' and Joiners' Use, and other
like Purposes..
We JAMES HENRY HERBERT of Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, Ironmonger
and THOMAS COLLEY of No 7 Henick Street Wolverhampton Carpenter do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for SASH BAR 'CRAMPS FOR
CARPENTERS AND JOINERS USE AND OTHER LIKE PURPOSES, to be as follows:-
This Invention consists of a frame work of Iron, Steel, Metals, Wood, or any
other substance, oblong or otherwise in shape. In the centre of one end is bored
a hole with a female screw in it to take a male screw, at the outside end of screw
is a moveable handle similar to a vice handle and at other end is fastened so that
it (the screw) will revolve, in a piece that goes across inside of frame, frame having
a slot or pieces cut out of it to receive cross piece which has a corresponding
opening or slots left in it.
To use this invention we place pieces of wood or other materials, to be held
together, inside the frame and turn the handle of screw which causes the cross
piece to slide up frame and grip materials, so that they can be held together to be
worked on.
JAMES HENRY HERBERT.
The Mark of THOMAS × COLLEY.
The said Thomas Colley signed by making his mark,
but before he did so I read the document over to
him and he appeared to perfectly understand the
same.

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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Sash Bar Cramp for Carpenters'. and Joiners' Use, and other
like Purposes.
We JAMES HENRY HERBERT of Darlington Street Wolverhampton Ironmonger
and THOMAS COLLEY of 7 Henrick Street Wolverhampton, Carpenter in the
County of Stafford do hereby declare the nature of our invention for SASH BAR
CRAMPS FOR CARPENTERS AND JOINERS USE AND OTHER LIKE, PURPOSES 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 frame work of iron, steel; metal, wood or any, other
substance oblong or otherwise in shape. In the centre of one end is bored a hole
with a female screw in it to take a male screw, at the outside end of screw is a
movable handle similar to a vice handle and at other end is fastened so that it (the
screw) will revolve in a. piece that goes across inside of frame. Frame having a
slot or pieces cut of it to receive cross piece which has a corresponding opening
or slot left in it. To use this invention we place pieces of wood or other materials
to be held together inside the frame and turn the handle of screw which causes the
cross piece to slide up the frame and grip materials so that they can be held
together to be worked on.
What we claim is the above named bar Cramp (marked C. in drawing) as
described and also to be used as described namely by placing materials in the
frame and by turning the handle of screw (S) which grip the materials so that they
can be conveniently used.
9
JAMES HENRY HERBERT.
THOMAS COLLEY.
.F. W. Gerhard, Agent,
Wolverhampton.
Dated this 16th day of September 1885.
JAMES HENRY HERBERT.
THOMAS COLLEY.
.F. W. Gerhard, Agent,
Wolverhampton.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BODIES OF BASSINETTE PERAMBULATORS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES THOMAS SHAW, of 11 Piccadilly, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster,
Perambulator Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BODIES OF BASSINETTE
PERAMBULATORS, to be as follows:—
The object of this invention is to construct the bodies of Bassinette Perambulators
of lighter material and in a stronger and cheaper manner than has hitherto been
practicable.
In performing my invention I bend a wooden bar to the desired shape to form
the top edge of the perambulator body, and having secured the two extremities
together, I then bore holes in the bottom edge of this bar at a suitable angle to
receive the ends of a series of hickory sticks the other ends of which are inserted
in a corresponding series of holes but arranging closer together in the wooden
bottom of the perambulator body. In some cases I brace the said sticks together
by wires at one or more points between their extremities and thus I still further
strengthen my improved perambulator in body.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: COMILLIE DE DUIFICATION.
I, JAMES THOMAS SHAW, of 11 Piccadilly, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Perambulator Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BODIES OF BASSINETTE
PERAMBULATORS," 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 construct the bodies of Bassinetto
Perambulators of lighter material and in a stronger and cheaper manner than has
hitherto been practicable.
In performing my invention I bend a wooden bar to the desired shape to form
the top edge of the Perambulator body, and having secured the two extremities
together, I then bore holes in the bottom edge of this bar at a suitable angle to
receive the ends of a series of hickory sticks the other ends of which are inserted
in a corresponding series of holes but arranged closer together in the wooden
bottom of the Perambulator body. In some cases I brace the said sticks together
by wires at one or more points between their extremities and thus I still further
strengthen my improved Perambulator body.
Having thus 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
Constructing the bodies of Bassinette Perambulators of hickory sticks sub-
stantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
AL
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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FIRE GUARDS, WINDOW BLINDS AND LIKE ARTICLES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I HENRY EDWARD CLARK, of 46, and 47, High Street, New Oxford Street, in
the county of Middlesex, Wire Worker do hereby declare the nature of the said
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FIRE GUARDS, WINDOW
BLINDS AND LIKE ARTICLES" to be as follows:-
"
Hitherto fire guards, window blinds, bird cages and the like have been
manufactured from wire of a single colour such as copper wire or brass wire woven
into the required pattern, whereby the patterns so produced were of a single
colour only.
Now according to my invention I employ wires of two or more colours such for
example as brass and copper wires so that when the wires, properly selected, are
woven I am enabled to produce a fire guard, window blind or the like of any
desired pattern suitably colored or ornamented in two or more colours whereby the
ornamental effect is greatly improved.
G. F. REDFERN,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Hitherto fire guards, window blinds, bird cages and the like have been
manufactured from wire of a single colour such as copper wire or brass wire woven
into the required_pattern, whereby_the_patterns_so_produced_were_of_a_single_
-colour-only.
Now according to my invention I employ wires of two or more colours such for
example as brass and copper wires so that when the wires, properly selected, are
woven I am enabled to produce a fire guard, window blind or the like of any desired
pattern suitably coloured or ornamented in two or more colours whereby the
ornamental-effect is greatly improved.
The accompanying drawing is illustrative of my invention and represents-by
way of example two pieces of wire work such as is used for the manufacture of
fire guards, window blinds_and_like_articles_woven into patterns from wires of
different colours according to my invention.
In figure 1 the pattern is formed by a combination of two different colored
wires, videlicet, iron wire a, and copper wire b, and in figure 2 by a combination
of three different colored wires, videlicet, iron wire a, copper wire b, and brass
wire c.
It will be obvious that an endless variety of patterns can be produced by the
employment of different coloured wires.
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
The manufacture of fire guards, window blinds, bird cages and the like made -
from wires of two or more colours interwoven so as to form variously coloured
patterns substantially as hereinbefore described and represented in the accompanying ¦
drawing.