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CARVER FORK GUARDS
Year: 1884

page_text: WILLIAM EDWARD BENNETT of 18 Kearsley Rd Sheffield in the County of
York, Table Knifo Manager do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
CARVER FORK GUARDS to be as follows:-
The Improved Guard for Carving Forks, consists of an oblong hole cut through
5 thick part of fork shank, & a slit spring guard with slot to fit same, so that when
fixed upright secures it in position for use-seo drawings.

page_text: WILLIAM EDWARD BENNETT, Table Knife Manager, 18 Kearsley Road Sheffield.
I do hereby declare the nature of the invention for FIXING CARVER FORK GUARDS
WHEN IN USE, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The improvement consists of slitting Carver fork Guards, and making a hole
through the Carver fork shanks as per drawings, making an oblong hole or slot in
the guard so that it will slide down the hole in the shank of the Carver fork and
thereby become fixed or locked in an erect 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 1
I claim is
The combination of the slit in guard, oblong hole or slot, with the shape and
position of the hole through the Carver fork shank.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHEARS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
I WILLIAM EDWARD GEDGE, of N° 11 Wellington Street, Strand, London, in
the County of Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SHEARS 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 sheep-shears or device for holding the blades wider apart
than their natural position to afford facility in grinding them.
Referring to the accompanying Drawings for a more complete explanation of my
Invention
Figure 1 is a side view of the shears, with a portion of the shanks broken
away, showing my device or brace in an extended position, holding the blades open
for grinding.
Figure 2 is a view of one half the shears showing the inside of the shank, the
dotted lines representing the brace when folded up.
The shears hero shown are of the ordinary pattern of sheep-shears, having
blades A with shanks B united by a spring C. D is the brace. It consists of a
bar or rod sufficiently strong and of such a length that when extended transversely
between the shank, it will hold the blades open wide enough to permit convenient
grinding. This brace is pivoted at its base by a small shaft d near the outer or
forward end of one of the shanks.
The end of the brace is rounded down to a conical head, which when the
brace is extended transversely, is adapted to fit into a small socket a in the other
sbank.
When the brace is free it lies within that shank to which it is pivoted and is out
of the way, and when extended and secured in its socket, it holds the blades wide
open as shown in Figure 1.
It cannot slip readily, as the socket a holds it, and it is easily adjusted, . for,
being secured at one end, its free end can be forced along the shank without any
trouble until it reaches its socket.

page_text: To hold it closed and out of the way when not in use, I have a flat spring E,
secured by one end to the inner surface of the shank, and having its free end lying
under and inpinging against the pivoted end of the brace. The influence of the
spring against the end of the brace prevents said brace from swinging loosely,
although it does not prevent its proper movement when the operator wishes
to use it.
Thus held, the brace is not in the way when the shears are used, although it is
always convenient when the shears have to be ground.
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 :-
In spring shears, the spring of which prevents the blades from remaining open
beyond a certain width, a brace rod or bar pivoted by one end to the shank of one
blade, and adapted to be extended transversely to engage with the shank of the
other blade, said shank being provided with a recess or socket into which the loose
end of the bar fits, substantially as herein described.
Din Couranth day of Anal 1884
IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDOW FRAMES AND SASHES
Year: 1884

page_text: DEPORTIVATION
WILLIAM WOOD NICHOLLS 42 Luard Street Caledonian Road, N. London
Carpenter do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
WINDOW FRAMES AND SASHES and in what manner the same is to bo performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A metal beading is fixed to frame into which spring bolts fixed to sash slide up
and down in and retain sash in position. Offering a ready means for Cleansing
painting and the applying new cords when old are broken.
A Metal beading fixed to frame (of sashes) forming a groove into which B*
B* Bolt fixed to sash slides in
C Flanged parting bead between sashes to exclude air.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is
The combination with an ordinary window frame and sashes, of a fixed mutallic
bead A, sliding spring bolts, B, and flanged parting beads, C, all in the manner
and for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated.
WILLIAM WOOD NICHOLLS.
A NEW OR IMPROVED CORK. MAT
Year: 1884

page_text: We JAMES DEANE and JAMES WINFIELD of Dunston Street, St Leonard's
Shoreditch, Cork Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of our invention
for A NEW OR IMPROVED CORK. MAT,' and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of a new or improved cork mat, for
use in nurseries, bath-rooms, carriages, and other similar places, wherever warmth,
dryness, or comfort is necessary or desired.
In manufacturing our improved mats, we first cut suitable cork into slabs of the
required thickness; we then join such slabs together, edge to edge, with a good
waterproof cement, until we form a sheet of the required dimensions for any size
of inat. We then take two or more of such sheets, and coat one surface of each
sheet with the cement, place them together, face to face, and pass them between
rollers, taking care that the joints of the slabs do not come opposite each other.
To give greater strength to the mat and render it less impervious to wet, we
may cement a layer of india-rubber, linen, canvass, or thin metal, or a series of
strips of thin metal between the sheets or layers of cork. We next coat the under-
surface of the mat with the cement, and cover it, while moist, with linen, canvass,
or other suitable material; in practice, we prefer to use strong linen; which may
be varnished, painted, or japanned, so as to resist moisture or damp.
When desired, our improved mats are grooved or fluted on their upper surface,
or they may be perforated with a number of holes, for drawing away liquid
therefroin.
Cork being well adapted to receive stains, any design or pattern may be given
to the upper surface of the mat, so as to give it an ornamental appearance.
Our improved mats can be made of any desired length, breadth, and thickness.
For ordinary-sized mats, we make them of three layers of cork, each about a
quarter-of-an-inch thick, more or less; to which we may add a layer of india-
rubber.
We desire it to be understood that we do not restrict ourselves to the exact
process, herein described, of making our mats, as it admits of variation, to suit

page_text: different sizes of mats, and the uses to which they are intended to be applied,
without departing from the main characteristics of the invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is,-
The method of manufacturing cork mats substantially as herein described.
AN IMPROVED GUARD FOR CARVING FORKS
Year: 1884

page_text: EDMUND BALLER Accountant Clerk 45 Saint Mark Street Birmingham do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED GUARD FOR
CARVING FORKS to be as follows:-
A moveable part or Frame with holes made in same to suit the prongs of Fork,
this part or Frame is so formed that when placed or slid on the prongs of the Fork
forms a Guard.
It may be made in any shape or in any material.
The Advantages claimed are perfect security and protection to the hand when
being used.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
EDMUND BALLER 45 Saint Mark Street Birmingham Manufacturers Clerk I do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED GUARD FOR
CARVING FORKS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
I make a moveable part or frame to suit the prongs of the Fork, this part or
frame I so form that when placed or slid on the prongs of the Fork forms a Guard.
It may be made as shewn in Fig's 1, 2, 3 & 4 herewith or in any other shape or
form.
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 means of protecting the hand when using a Carving fork, by a moveable
Guard which may be placed or slid on the prongs of the same.
Dated this 10th dow of January 1885
EDMUND BALLER.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TELEGRAPHING BY MEANS OF REFLECTED LIGHT
Year: 1884

page_text: I HENRY CHRISTOPHER MANCE of 143 Manor Road Brockley in the County of
Kent Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TELEGRAPHING BY MEANS OF REFLECTED LIGHT" to be
as follows:-
My improvement consists in the providing the folding arm of the Heliograph or
sun signalling apparatus with a snap clamp which on the arm being lowered
instantly secures it in its horizontal position and which can be released by the.
simple pressure of a thumb piece so as to allow of the arm being put ready for
working or turned up for packing instantaneously without the necessity for
screwing and unscrewing at the hinge.
HENRY C. MANCE,
M. Inst, O.E.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Telegraphing by Means of
Reflected Light.
I, HENRY CHRISTOPHER MANCE of 143 Manor Road Brockley in the county of
Kent Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TELEGRAPHING BY MEANS OF REFLECTED LIGHT," and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improvement consists in the providing the arm of the Heliograph or sun
signalling apparatus with a snap clamp or clip which on the arm being, lowered
instantly secures it in its horizontal position and which can be released by the
simple pressure of a thumb piece so as to allow of the arm being put ready for
working or turned up for packing instantaneously without the necessity for
screwing and unscrewing at the hinge.
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A small block or its equivalent is fixed on the upper side of the arm close up to
the hinge for the purpose of limiting the play of the latter so that when the armi is
thrown up hurriedly its end cannot break the mirror of the signalling instrument.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
C.
1
Figs. 1-2 and 3 represent the ordinary arm used in connection with the
Heliograph but fitted at the hinge b with a short lever or thumb piece c. On
pressure of the latter the arm can be folded into the position indicated by the
dotted line fig. 3. On straightening the limb the extremity of the short lever c grips
the after portion of the arin the pressure exercised by the strong spring & under-
neath the thumb and of the lever keeping the two portions of the arm firmly
clutched together.
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The projection & shewn in fig. 3 prevents the limb being turned up to an angle
beyond that required for packing.
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 of a snap locking action (substantially as described and shewn
in the drawings) to the hinge of the arm used in connection with the Heliograph
or other sun signalling apparatus.
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AN IMPROVEMENT IN BLACK-BORDERED STATIONERY
Year: 1884

page_text: HENRY BARTHOLOMEW MULLORD and ALEXANDER MULLORD both of 1, 2, & 3
Penn Street, Hoxton, London, N. Manufacturing Stationers do hereby declare
the nature of our invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN BLACK-BORDERED STATIONERY
to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the black-bordering of Mourning Cards, note paper,
Envelopes & other Mourning Stationery; being the means by which an ornamental,
fancy or other pattern or design is produced on the black border. We first make
an ordinary black-border by printing or brush in the usual way, or by other means;
we then on the same black-border, print stencil or emboss or otherwise produce an
ornamental or fancy border or pattern or design, without however affecting the
general blackness of the border so that, although the common black-border still
remains, a pattern or design is shown on the same border.
Having thus described our invention & how the same is to be performed, we
would have it understood that we do not confine ourselves to any particular design
or pattern; as, from the nature of the invention great scope is afforded for
ornamentation by printing, stencilling, embossing or other means. What, therefore
we claim as our invention is an ornamental black border for Mourning Stationery
produced in the manner substantially as herein described and illustrated.
This 10th
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page_text: We, HENRY BARTHOLOMEW MULLORD and ALEXANDER MULLORD both of 1, 2 & 3
Penn St, Hoxton, London, N. do hereby declare the nature of our invention for
AN IMPROVEMENT IN BLACK BORDERED STATIONERY and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
This invention relates to the black-bordering of Mourning Cards, note paper,
envelopes and other Mourning Stationery; being the means by which an ornamental
fancy or other pattern or design is produced on the black border. We first make
an ordinary black border by printing or brushing in the usual way or by other
means; we then, on the same black border print, stencil, or emboss or otherwise
produce an ornamental or fancy border or pattern or design, without, however,
affecting the general blackness or flatness of the border, so that although the
common black border still remains a design is shown on the same border.
We would have it understood that we do not confine ourselves to any particular
design or pattern, as from the nature of the invention great scope is afforded for
ornamentation by printing, stencilling, or embossing or other means.
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 an improvement in Black-bordered Stationery, by which means the
common black border is made ornamental without affecting the general blackness or
flatness of the same.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN PAD LOCKS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
I, GEORGE HARRISON Secretary and Manager of The Co-Operative Padlock
Company of Walsall in the County of Stafford do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PAD LOCKS" and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, that is to say :-
"
My invention has for its object improvements in pad locks and refers in particular
to the part where the key enters and to the key itself and is applicable to that
particular class of pad lock known as "double bitted and double chambered
where the key when entered through the outside casing is turned a certain distance
before it passes into the body of the lock through a second slot which is not
opposite the first.
Now my invention consists in the introduction to the front or key hole plate E
of a secondary thin pivot plate A shown on the front elevation Figure 1 of the
accompanying drawings. Figure 3 shows the key which is round having the slot B
which passes the bar C in the pivot plate. Figure 2 shows the position of the
pivot plate when the key is turned to the position where it will enter the body of
the lock to allow the key to unlock and lock the bolt. The pivot plate A may be
secured in its position by the bottom or inner part being larger than the outer
part like a dovetail or rim in section or other projection, but in all cases it is able
to revolve freely.
This pivot plate has therefore nothing to do with the inner portion of the lock
it only being as deep as the outer brass bush or plate E.
Having therefore now described my said invention of improvements in pad-locks
what I claim is :-
In Pad locks the pivot plate A secured to turn freely-part of the key hole being
in the outer plate E in combination with the bar C in the said pivot plate and
corresponding slot B in the key substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 25 January 1884
GEORGE BARKER,
Agent for Applicant.
A TRAP FOR MICE, RATS AND OTHER VERMIN
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN JOSEPH DYSON 1 Carlise Road Manningham Bradford Yorks, Jeweller,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A TRAP FOR MICE, RATS AND
OTHER VERMIN, to be as follows:-
The bait is placed on a wire above the top of the trap in the centre. The rats,
mice &c climb up the ends of the trap; when on top in going towards the bait, they
are precipitated into the trap so soon as they pass the centre of gravity; the top
then returns to its horizontal position from its being hinged so much out of centre
as will enable it to return to its said horizontal position.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
1, JOHN JOSEPH DYSON of 1 Carlisle Road Bradford in the County of York
Jeweller do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A TRAP FOR MICE RATS
& OTHER VERMIN 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 construct a trap for the capture of Mice Rats &c
which shall be self-setting, effective & cheap.
The bait to be fixed over the centre of top. The top consisting of two pivoted
platforms, extending from ends towards the centre, but not to centre so as to leave
an open space, the proportion of space to platforms not to be fixed definitely.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOTTLES AND IN STOPPERS FOR THE SAME
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES WALKER of 44 Almack Road Lower Clapton in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
BOTTLES AND IN STOPPERS FOR THE SAME" 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 construct a bottle and stopper combined, so that
the contents of the bottle can be drawn off in whole or in part without taking the
stopper out of the bottle. In order that my Invention should be better
understood I will proceed to describe the same by reference to the accompanying
Drawing. Figure 1 represents the neck of an ordinary bottle, wherein a suitable
female screw thread is formed.
The stopper A is made to fit by having a male thread formed on it. The lower
end of the stopper is made to fit the seat in the bottle B so by screwing the
stopper down it will form a perfectly tight joint on scat B. The scat B is formed
in the bottle to suit the lower end of the stopper which can be constructed in
different ways to suit the liquid contained in the bottles, the seat may be formed
as shown with two angles or one as the case requires. At the side of the seat B
I construct an opening in the bottle at C by which the liquid is allowed to flow out
of the bottle. This opening constitutes the mouth of the bottle by which the
bottle can be filled or emptied. The stopper forming the valve to regulate so doing
being screwed back or screwed down, to open or shut the seat B.
The stopper and bottle may be made of any kind of material suitable to mould
blow or shape. The stopper may be made of wood, glass, stone or any kind of
composition.
Upon the end of the stopper I may also place a piece of cork to fit the seat B,
but the difference will depend upon the liquid placed in the bottle.
I may also make the bottle without the opening C. The screw on the bottle
may be made on the outside of the bottle.
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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 :-
Firstly. The seat B formed in the bottle to receive the end of the stopper.
Secondly. The outlet C at the side of the seat forming the mouth of the bottle
as described in the Drawings.
Dalth: 20th
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IMPROVEMENTS IN DUMB-BELLS
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOSEPH SOUTHALL of the Worcester Foundry in the City of Worcester of the
firm of Hardy & Padmore, Ironfounders do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN DUMB-BELLS" to be as follows:-
The construction of dumb-bells and of moveable-weights to be used therewith
in order to vary the weight as required.

page_text: I, JOSEPH SOUTHALL, of the Worcester Foundry, in the City of Worcester, of the
firm of Hardy and Padmore, Ironfounders do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN DUMB-BELLS" and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
1
My Invention relates to the construction of dumb-bells in such a manner that
their weight can be varied at pleasure within certain limits as I will describe
referring to the accompanying Drawings. Fig. 1 is a side elevation partly in
longitudinal section. Fig. 2 is a transverse section on A B and Fig. 3 is an end
elevation of a dumb-bell according to my Invention. Each of the balls M is
hollowed out in steps or conically and is provided with a screw cap N, which can
be turned by applying the hand to the edge P which is made with ridges and
hollows to give hold for turning it. A set of discs R each of a known weight is
provided, and of these one, two or more can be inserted in the hollow of the head
according to the weight desired for the dumb-bell. By making the hollow of the
head in steps or conical and arranging the weights R to fit the steps respectively
or one particular part of the cone the shaking of the weights is provided against.
Thus if only one weight is required, the largest disc is put in and it is held
between the cap and the shoulder of its step or conical interior surface. If two are
required, the largest and the next largest are used and so on.
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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The construction of dumb-bells with hollow heads provided with screw caps and
with removeable weights fitting each a certain part of the hollow of the head
substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of August 1884.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
AN IMPROVED BRUSH WITH AUTOMATIC DAMPENING DEVICE
Year: 1884

page_text: I GEORGE DOWNING, Patent Agent of 8 Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London
in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
AN IMPROVED BRUSH WITH AUTOMATIC DAMPENING DEVICE, a communication to
me by Siegfried Goldmann,. Druggist of Dresden, Saxony, 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 an improved brush with automatic dampening device
whereby the automatic dampening is effected by means of a suitable Huid enclosed
in the handle of the said brush.
Figure 1 is the vertical section of a tooth brush constructed on my improved
system.
Figure 2 is a view of the back of a hair brush with automatic dampening
device.
Figure 3 is a section of the screw closure on an enlarged scale.
Figures 4 and 5 represent the peg or pin also on an enlarged scale.
The handle a of the brush and also the space b between the back plate and the
plate containing the hairs, bristles or their equivalent are hollow and serve to
contain the fluid matter employed id est the tooth wash in tooth brushes, oil or
hair wash in hair brushes, cleansing, fluid in clothes brushes and so on.
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The said hollow space in the handle and brush is filled by removing the screw
stopper c which is so arranged that the said space can be hermetically closed by
means of the said screw stopper.
In the upper part of the handle a I arrange a peg plug or pin z or its equivalent
which is provided with a suitable boring.
When the brush is not in use the solid part of the said peg or plug as shown
in Figure 1 and 4 lies in front of the hollow part of the handle a and prevents the
fluid contained in the same from passing into the hollow space b in the back of the
brush.
When it is desired to employ the brush, first turn the screw c which is provided
with a Ț like boring back so that air can pass through the said boring into the

page_text: interior of the handle, then press the peg or plug z inwards so as to enable the fluid
to pass through the boring of the same into the space b in the brush and through
the openings o in the front plate to the hairs, bristles or their equivalents whereby
the latter are dampened.
If the peg or plug z on the spring f attached to the same is given free the opening
between the handle a and the space b in the brush will be closed but in order to
prevent any escape of fluid, screw up the screw stopper c so that the entrance of
air is prevented-This device can be applied to any kind of brush and it is evident
that any kind of fluid can be employed in the same.
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
In brushes, the closing of the opening or openings in the hollow handle a or the
other equivalent opening or openings by means of the screw stopper c which is
provided with a T like boring and by means of the peg pin or plug z which is also
provided with a suitable boring substantially as and for the purpose described and
shown in the accompanying drawing.
FITTING SWING TRIVETS TO GRATES RANGES & STOVES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I FRANCIS HENRY WHITE of 45 Coleridge Street Kensington Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster Whitesmith do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for FITTING SWING TRIVETS TO GRATES RANGES & STOVES to be as follows:
A double eyed clip of iron dropped down on the top of the front bars of the fire
grate or cooking range stove ect. and there being well secured by the insertion of
2 small bolts & nuts it then being only nessecery to drop the spindle of the rest or
tea crow into the eyes of the iron clip when it is ready for use.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I FRANCIS HENRY WHITE of 45 Coleridge Street Kensington, Liverpool, in the
County of Lancashire Whitesmith do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for FITTING SWING TRIVETS TO GRATES RANGES AND STOVES and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
A clip or bracket of iron or any metal formed in the shape and simalar. to the
letter, U, having two paralell sides forming the clip for grate bar also having two
eyes formed at right angles on one of the sides of clip for the reception of spindle
of swing trivet two holes being drilled or otherwise formed through both side's of
clip for the insertion of two small bolts to bind it to the bars of fire grate cooking
range or stove.
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 double eye'd clip or bracket for fitting swing trivets to grates ranges and
stoves substantially as described above.
Dated this 31 day of March 1884.
APPARATUS FOR FILING, BILLS, AND LETTERS
Year: 1884

page_text: WILLIAM T. SYMONS, Minister Winsford Cheshire. I, William T. Symons do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for APPARATUS FOR FILING, BILLS, AND
LETTERS, to be as follows:-
It consists of a box of whatever material made, with a sliding cover of cross strips,
as shown in the drawing; (said strips connected, by cloth, or other means) which
for the sake of easy action, does not pass under the file, but simply folds on itself
once.
Papers are securely filed without perforation by a spring, which is efficient, while
because of its construction, it is economic. When needed, the bills and letters are
very fully exposed from the top, downward.
Dated this 29th day of January 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM THOMAS SYMONS Minister, Winsford, Cheshire, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for APPARATUS FOR FILING BILLS, AND LETTERS 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 box made of wood of any size or depth required with
a sliding cover, or lid-The said lid is made of narrow strips of wood glued on to a
piece of calico or Cloth so that the cover will bend at the edge of each strip―This
lid is fitted into a. groove cut out in the sides of the box near the higher edge-By
way of preference the top end of the lid is attached to the top end of the box and
as the lid is slid up to open the box it folds upon itself as shown in drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is as follows:-a box provided with a sliding lid substantially as herein
described and for the purposes set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CHANNEL PIPES FOR USE IN DOMESTIC DRAINAGE
Year: 1884

page_text: CLEMENT BURGESS BROAD & GEORGE HARRIS trading as Broad & Co (Brick-
makers &) of 2 & 4 South Wharf Paddington in the County of Middlesex do
hereby declare the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF CHANNEL PIPES FOR USE IN DOMESTIC DRAINAGE and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:―
These Channel Pipes are made of Fire Clay from wood or plaster Moulds and
when partially dried are coated inside with White Enamel and fired in Biscuit
Kilns, when properly burned & cooled they are taken out & coated with Glaze,
and placed in Glazing Kilns where they are submitted to a White Heat thereby
thoroughly incorporating the Enamel and Glaze with the Fire Clay.
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 applying White Enamel to the manufacture of Channel Pipes.
CLEMENT BURGESS BROAD.
GEORGE HARRIS.
SPINNING COTTON AND WOOLLEN YARN INTO COPS ON THE BARE SPINDLE
Year: 1884

page_text: We WILLIAM GIBSON and WILHELM NIDAROS NILSON of Fonsered, in the
Kingdom of Sweden do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for
"SPINNING COTTON AND WOOLLEN YARN INTO COPS ON THE BARE SPINDLE" 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 new or improved method of spinning cotton and
woollen weft yarn directly onto the plain spindles by means of a traveller
provided with a vertical hook round which the yarn is passed on its way to the
cop substantially as hereinafter described.
In order to enable our Invention to be fully understood we will describe the
same by reference to the accompanying Drawing in which Figure 1, is a plan of
part of a spinning machine shewing our improvements applied thereto, Figure 2
is a vertical section of the same on line A, B of Figure 1. Similar letters in both
the Figures represent similar parts.
In the said Figures only such parts of the spinning machine are shown as are
necessary to make our Invention intelligible.
o, represents one of the spindles of the spinning machine; b, the ring on the
ring rail d, of the frame all the said parts being of ordinary construction. e, is the
yarn and f, indicates in dotted lines the outline of the cop when spun on the
spindle c, by our improvements.
a, is the traveller placed on the ring b, similar to those used on ordinary ring
throstles but somewhat smaller in diameter. The top of the said traveller is
formed into a hook a³, made from steel. When the thread or yarn e, has been
passed under the traveller it is passed once, twice or three times round the said
hook as shown in Figure 2. By this means when spinning the yarn will have a
proper tension upon it between the traveller and the spindle and in the same
proportion it will be slackened between the traveller and the front roller of the
machine. The cop produced will be firm and smooth and the tension is so regulated
that the untwisted part of the yarn near the front-roller will not be liable to
become broken; the hook a¹, also serves to keep the traveller in proper working
position.

page_text: By communicating a suitable motion to the ring rail d, the yarn will by means
of this improved hook-traveller be easily spun into a cop on the plain spindle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:
The use in spinning machines, of a traveller, provided with a vertical hook,
round which the yarn is passed on its way to the cop as and for the purposes
hereinbefore described.
IMPROVED BORING BAR, WITH EXPANDING CUTTERS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I EDWIN RICHARDS 25 Crown Street Hanley Stoke on Trent in the County of
Stafford, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED BORING
BAR, WITH EXPANDING CUTTERS to be as follows: —
Fig 1 represents side elevation of Bar A, showing cutters B B, worm C, taper
key or wedge D, to tighten worm & cutters, and keep 'them firm and rigid in their
position.
Fig 2 represents plan of cutter-bar A, cutters B B, wedge 'D.
Fig 3 represents Sectional view of bar A, cutters B B, worm C, with cutters
partly expanded by the aid of a suitable key, to fit in square hole, in worm C.
You can expand or contract the cutters to the size required by replacing them
with a longer pair of cutters.

page_text: I, EDWIN RICHARDS 25 Crown Street Hanley in the Parish of Stoke upon Trent
and County of Stafford Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED BORING BAR WITH. EXPANDING CUTTERS and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :--
First my invention consists of a bar with a slot near the end, to admit the
Cutters communicating with this slot, there is a round hole to receive a Screw or
Worm which has a right and left band thread, on one edge of the Cutters there is
a corresponding thread to receive the Screw or Worn. In this Screw is turned
one or two Grooves to receive the tightening Key or Wedges, to lock the Cutters
firm and rigid in their position, refer to fig 1. 2. 3. Provisional Specification for
referance.
Fig 1 represents Side Elevation of Bar A showing Cutters B B Worm C Taper
Key or Wedge D to tighten worm and Cutters and keep them firm in their position.
Fig 2. represents plan of Cutter bar A, Cutters B B Wedge D.
Fig 3 represents sectional view of bar A, showing Cutters B B Worm C. with
Cutters partly expanded.
Fig 4 represents plan of bar A for drilling or boring Machines showing
Cutters B B, Key or Wedge D for tightening the Cutters.
Fig 5 represents side elevation, showing Cutters B B Worm C Wedge D, this
bar is turned round at each end, one end to fit on a drilling or boring Machine
Spindle the lower end to run in a bush on the Machine table to keep it steady and
true while in operation.
By the aid of a suitable Key to fit in square hole in Worm C you may expand
or contract the Cutters to any size required by replacing them with a longer pair
of Cutters. Is capable of boring a variety of sizes of holes without the change of
Cutters, not requiring a Cutter for every size of hole to be bored.
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 for my invention, is the general arrangement of the construction of the tool
substantially as set forth in the before named description.
Dated this Eleventh day of December Eighteen Hundred and Eighty four,
A COMBINED FILTER PRESS AND MONTE-JUS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I GEORGE FLETCHER, of Poplar Iron Works, Poplar, in the County of
Middlesex, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for
"A COMBINED FILTER PRESS AND MONTE-JUS" and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This Invention relates to the combination of a monte-jus with a filter press the
two being so arranged as to form one complete body and thus occupy less space
than when the two are separated as hitherto. By my improved arrangement the
utility of the machine is greatly increased and only one set of fittings and
connections is required. The accompanying Drawing shows in plan at Figure 1,
and in elevation partly in section at Figure 2, a combined filter press and monte-
jus constructed according to my Invention. A, represents the monte-jus; B, shows
the opening for the supply juice; C, the inlet for steam and air and D, is the
filter press and E, the filter plates. F, is the pipe connecting the monte-jus with
the filter press.
The usual method of working the filter press and monte-jus is by separate vessels
which require separate steam pipes and connections, charging cocks and covers,
and either a connecting pipe or a gutter between the filter press and monte-jus,
otherwise the filtered scuin has to be carried from one to the other; by my
improved arrangement only one set of fittings and connections is required as
shewn,
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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(1.) The combination of a filter press with a monte-jus as herein before described
and represented in the accompanying Drawing.
(2.) The method of working a filter press and monte-jus by means of one set
of fittings and connections as herein before described and represented in the
accompanying Drawing.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHUTTLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I THOMAS WEBSTER 32 Commercial Street Morley near Leeds Yorkshire Shuttle
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of Patent invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
SHUTTLES to be as follows:-
To avoid stuffing and splitting the bobbins; shown by Drawings 1—2—3 with
the following references.
A is lid of box; which works on pivot E made secure by spring O which is held
in position by screw D.
B is box to receive spindle F.
His a pivot in box to hold spindle in position.
No 1 Drawing shows box closed with spindle secure in position as shown by
dotted lines.
No 2. Drawing shows box open with spindle directly over box showing recess in
spindle for pivot H.
No 3 Drawing is plan of box the lid being removed.
All the Drawing are full size.
No 3 Drawing also shows shuttle and method of fixing box B. with the rivets K
and L.

page_text: I THOMAS WEBSTER of Number 32 Commercial Street Morley near Leeds in the
County of York Shuttle Maker, do hereby declare the nature of an invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHUTTLES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A box with lid on top worked by strong spring is fixed in shuttle for weaving
woollen cotton and other fabrics. A spindle fits into the box and is held in
position by a pivot in box fitting into a groove in spindle-The invention is more
fully described in the drawings filed with the Provisional Specification and its
nature will be better understood by a reference thereto with the following
explanations.
No 1 shews the box closed with spindle secure in position as shown by the
dotted lines No 2 shows the open box with spindle directly over and groove in
spindle No 3 is plan of box fitted into shuttle with lid removed-A is lid of box
which works on pivot E made secure by spring C the latter being held in position
by screw D-B is the box to hold spindle F-H is a pivot in box fitting into the
groove in spindle and thus holding it in position. K. and L are pins or rivets put
through the shuttle and box for fastening the box to the shuttle.
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. That the box marked B as fixed in the shuttle is the novelty claimed by me.
2. That the pivot in box fitting groove in spindle is a novelty which when held
in position by pressure from the lid of box prevents the spindle shaking about or
falling out.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I FREDERICK WILLIAM GERHARD of 76 Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton in
the County of Stafford Metallurgist do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES to be as follows:-
To do without the Backbone as now commonly used in Bicycles for carrying the
seat and substituting a seat bearing entirely on the centre of gravity as shewn in
accompanying drawings.
The circle marked W which represents the large wheel is supported on each side
by a Frame marked A B C and D. The parts of the supports marked A and D
respectively being made to carry two small wheels. The parts marked B and C
respectively being made to carry the Seat and Handle.

page_text: I FREDERICK WILLIAM GERHARD of 76 Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton in the
County of Stafford Metallurgist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The circle marked W which represents the large wheel of a Bycicle is supported
on each side by a Frame which is shewn on the accompanying Drawing and
marked as follows-The supports marked A. B and B C are fastened to the axles of
the small wheels on each side. On the forks BD and B E are fixed the seat and
the Handle. The supports A B and B C are so arranged that the wheels may
come within a few inches of the ground, To be ridden as a Mono or Bicycle.
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
To do without the Backbone as now commonly used in Bycicles for carrying the
scat, by substituting a seat entirely bearing on the centre of gravity, in the manner
substantially as above described.
1001
AN IMPROVED TOILET PIN
Year: 1884

page_text: I, ROBERT BARLOW of Norfolk House, Albion Road, Dalston in the County of
Middlesex, Patentee do hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN
IMPROVED TOILET PIN to be as follows:-
My present invention is in part an improvement upon an invention for which
Letters Patent have been granted to me numbered 241879 and is designed to
render toilet or "safety" pins less liable than hitherto has been the case to
become entangled in the meshes or threads of the fabrics in which they are
fastened, while at the same time being more convenient to handle.
I effect the said objects by taking a safety pin of the kind described in the
Specification referred to in the said Letters Patent No 241870, or of any other form,
and adding to the base or pin proper of such pin a head, stop or shoulder of metal
glass, vulcanite, celluloid or other suitable material immediately in front of the
angle or end of the pin proper opposite to the point at which the pin opens. The
said angle may be either a plain or curled bend of the pin wire, and the said head,
stop or shoulder may be fixed or loose, and may be separately manufactured, or
the pin wire itself may be stamped twisted or bent so as to form such head stop or
shoulder in the course of fabricating the pin.

page_text: I ROBERT BARLOW of Norfolk House, Albion Road, Dalston in the County of
Middlesex Patentee do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED TOILET PIN and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My present invention is in part an improvement upon an invention for which
Letters Patent have been granted to me numbered 241879 and is designed to
render toilet or "safety" pins less liable than hitherto has been the case to become
entangled in the meshes or threads of the fabrics in which they are fastened while
at the same time being more convenient to handle.
I effect the said objects by taking a safety pin of the kind described in the
Specification referred to in the said Letters Patent No 241879 or of any other
form and adding to the base or pin proper of such pin a head stop or shoulder of
metal, glass vulcanite, celluloid or other suitable substance immediately in front of
the angle or end of the pin proper opposite to the point at which the pin opens.
The said angle may be either a plain or curled bend of the pin-wire and the said
head stop or shoulder may be fixed or loose and may be separately manufactured,
or the pin-wire itself may be stamped twisted or bent so as to form such head stop
or shoulder in the course of fabricating the pin.
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 a head, stop or shoulder with a safety pin substantially as
described.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I EDWARD WILDEN the Younger of 23 Bouverie Road Stoke Newington in the
County of Middlesex Commercial Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES
to be as follows:-
The insertion of Asbestos, either spun and woven, or felted, or as paper or in any
other form, in the interior, or in the lining of all boots and Shoes.

page_text: I EDWARD WILDEN the Younger of 23 Bouverie Road Stoke Newington in the
County of Middlesex Commercial Clerk do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOOTS AND SHOES and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
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By the insertion of prepared Asbestos in any form suitable for the lining of
Boots and Shoes, between the lining proper and the whole of the exterior or part
of the extérior of all Boots & Shoes!
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In the upper To be placed between the lining of the upper and the exterior of
the upper, The, Asbestos is first attached to either the exterior material of the
upper, or to the lining, and the liuing and exterior are then fastened together in
such manner as is most suitable for the material of both the lining and exterior of
the upper.
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For the Sole The Asbestos to be placed between the Sole lining and the Sole
next to the Sole Lining.
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 insertion of
ertion of Asbestos in the lining of boots & shoes in the manner above
described to more effectually prevent the radiation of heat from the feet of the
wearer and thus utilize the non-conductivity of asbestos for that purpose without
hindering the disparsion of any parspiration arising from overheating.
Dated this third day of February 1885.