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IMPROVEMENTS IN DRUGGET AND OTHER SIMILAR NAILS
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN JESSE JAMES of Saint Pauls Square and of No 77 Colmore Row
Biriningham in the County of Warwick Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN DRUGGET AND OTHER SIMILAR
NAILS " and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement and accompanying
drawings:-
My Invention has for its object "Improvements in Drugget and other similar
nails which are much more durable than those at present manufactured as tho
heads are very liable to take a slanting direction when struck on one side which
renders the nail almost useless as the centre or pin part in that case projects above
the head even when carefully manufactured with a view to preventing this
liability.
In order that others may be able to carry my invention into successful operation
I have attached hereunto a sheet of drawings in which-
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of the shank of my improved nail previous to
the first operation which effects the uniting of the head to the shank.
Figure 2 is an elevation of the shank after the first operation and also showing
the head in position ready for the completion of the nail.
Figure 3 is a section of a finished nail.
:
The brass or other head A of my new nail may be of the ordinary curved kind
as shown by Figure. 3. but I do not confine myself to any particular pattern or
shaped head as this has to be varied greatly to suit the taste and designs of large
buyers. The most important feature of my new nail is the square shoulder B made
out of one solid piece from the steel or other shank C in the manner hereafter to bo
described. The enlargement or head D is not new and the difficulty has not been
in that direction so much as in the head sinking down the shank somewhat.
The nails may be manufactured as follows-
First:
place the shank E in the gripping dies H and ¹ which firmly hold the
shank while the tool F is brought down upon the upper portion of the said
shank E projecting above the said dies H and H. The recess F in the tool F
brings down sufficient metal from the shank to form the collar B (see Figure 3) in
the recesses H and H³ of the gripping dies H and H¹.
Next The head A is placed upon the shank Cand the top tool K is brought
down to form the head D and to shape the top generally which may be done at
several operations if necessary.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improvements in drugget and other similar nails of the square shoulder B
formed out of the shank C substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Dated this 5th day of September 1884.
JOHN KENDRICK,
Agent for the Applicant,
Birmingham,
COIN SEPARATOR
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JAMES ANSTED 2 Pelham Road Gravesend Kent no occupation do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for a "COIN SEPARATOR to be as follows:
by means of a revolving barrel-shaped instrument, having triangular lateral bars,
(forming inside the barrel inclined planes to let out the money sideways) crossed
with wire divisions at distances to suit the size of coin required.
I JAMES ANSTED 2 Pelham Road Gravesend Kent no occupation do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for A COIN SEPARATOR and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-to quickly and easily separate a quantity of
mixed coins, by means of a revolving barrel-shaped instrument, having triangular
lateral bars (forming inside the barrel inclined planes to let out the money
sideways) crossed with wire divisions at distances to suit the size of coin required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
A coin separator consisting of a barrel with triangular ribs and cross wires
substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
AN IMPROVED WATERPROOF GARMENT FOR LADIES WEAR
Year: 1884

page_text: I HARRIS MARKUS of Fleetwood in the County of Lancaster Waterproofer
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED WATERPROOF
GARMENT FOR LADIES WEAR" 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 make from a single flat piece of waterproof
material a new form of seamless waterproof cloak or garment for ladies wear,
which will fit any figure, and will be both convenient and becoming.
The nature of my invention and the manner in which the same is to be
performed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to
the accompanying drawing and the following explanation thereof.
I first take a flat piece of the waterproof material of the form shown in Fig. 1.
on the drawing, the width from a to 6 being equal to the width or circumference
of the required garment. The depth from a, to c and from 6 to e being equal to
the length of the garment in front from the throat to the bottom of the skirt;
and the curvé c, d, e being such as will give such an increase of length from d, to f
as will allow the cloak or garment to be drawn in at the waist and to fall over the
skirts of the dress at the back to a corresponding length.
I then make a series of "runners" or "slots" along the upper edge of the piece
corresponding with the curve c, d, e as represented by the dotted lines g, g, and I
make a similar series of shorter " runners or "slots" at h, h to correspond with
the waist of the figure.
ม
Through each of these runners or slots I then pass a piece of strong cord (elastic
by preference) fastening each end thereof firmly to the fabric, so as to pucker,
gather, or honey comb the upper edge of the fabric to a size sufficient to fit round
the throat and to gather or pucker in the back at h, h.
I would here remark that a somewhat similar effect might be produced by plaiting
or gathering the fabric in any other known way but I prefer to employ runners or
slots and the elastic cord as above described.
I now cut armholes at the proper place for convenience and I affix thereto lappets
or tabs i, i and the cloak or garment then only requires to be provided with hooks
and eyes, or buttons and button holes, or other suitable fastenings down the front
to be ready for wear. A band may also be provided at the inside to draw the
cloak in at the waste if required.

page_text: Fig. 2 shows a front view and Fig. 3 a back view of the appearance of the
improved waterproof cloak or garment when worn.
The garment can be made reversible in the usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is the improved waterproof cloak or garment for ladies wear as hereinbefore
particularly described and represented by the drawings annexed.
Dated the 16th day of February 1884.
GEORGE DAVIES,
Agent for the Applicant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SCREW FANS
Year: 1884

page_text: I CHARLES SPRUYT DE BAY of 52 Westbourne Park Road London W. Civil
Engineer A.I.C.E. do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN SCREW FANS to be as follows :-
Instead of making the fan of two interlacing screws of the same pitch and
making the same number of revolutions, as described in the patent granted to me
A.D. 1877-21st of March No 1126, Apparatus for giving power to liquids, air or
gas; I make such fan, in some cases, with three or four screws of different pitches
and cause such screws to revolve an unequal number of times, making the screw
which has the greatest pitch to revolve the least number of times. Also instead of
making the whole of the screws of the same material, I make some part in wrought
or cast iron or Steel and other parts of a lighter metal, such as aluminium or
material such as Vulcanite, but always of such material as can be either cast
or shaped otherwise than by cutting, as is necessary with wood.

page_text: I CHARLES SPRUYT DE BAY, Civil Engineer, Associate of the Institution of
Civil Engineers, of 52 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, W, in the County of
Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SCREW
FANS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In fans made of more than one screw revolving on the same axis, I give to the
screw of smaller diameter a smaller pitch than that of the screw of larger diameter
so that the angles formed by the blades with the axis of revolution should be the
same or nearly so for the two or more screws of which the fan is made and I causo
the screw of smaller diameter and smaller pitch to revolve a greater number of time
than the screw of larger diameter and pitch.
I use for fans of large diameter three or even four screws instead of two and
I diminish their pitch, as their diameter becomes smaller, increasing their number
of revolutions accordingly.
I make the screws of two or more sorts of material one lighter than the other,
such as Aluminium, Vulcanite or other substance; for such parts of the screws
where lightness is desirable, always using some material the nature of which allows
it to be shaped otherwise than by cutting it as it is necessary with wood, or again
in using cast iron for some part and sheet iron for others and increasing tho
thickness, when greater strength is required by using in such parts two or more
pieces of sheet iron, by which way such parts of the blades are made of rolled iron
without requiring actual forging.
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 use of screws of diminished pitch and increased number of revolutions in
all fans where two or more screws of different diameter are used.
2. The use of two sorts of materials of a nature allowing it to be shaped
otherwise than by cutting it, but this I claim only for fans of the system for which
I have obtained a patent numbered 1126 A.D. 1877.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TEACHING
Year: 1884

page_text: I, William RuffELL WARNER, of Alexandria Villa, Hickman Road, Sparkbrook,
Birmingham, Teacher, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TEACHING to be as follows:-
The invention consists in obviating. the necessity for making Black Board
Sketches by having Maps, Diagrams, Music Lessons & Summaries to illustrate
Collective Lessons printed on cloth or sheeting-without paper; thus making such
apparatus less liable to be damaged by abrasions,

page_text: I, WILLIAM RUFFELL WARNER of Alexandria Villa, Hickman Road, Sparkbrook,
Birmingham, Teacher, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TEACHING and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The Invention consists in obviating the necessity for the use of Black Boards in
Schools by having Maps, Diagrams, Musical Exercises, Drawings, Summaries &
Synopses in size & distinctness suitable for the illustration of Collective Lessons on
Scientific or Art subjects to large classes, stencilled, lithographed or otherwise
printed on sheets or strips of calico or other fine textile fabrics which may be
either pure or suitably treated with such substances as oil, size, paint or varnish
but without paper on either side, and capable of being used singly or bound
together in convenient book-form, such apparatus being by reason of its limpness
less liable to be damaged by abrasion, folding, rolling or rough usage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my snid
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declaro that what
I claim is
1. The production of suitable substitutes for the use of Black Boards in schools
by having Maps, Diagrams, Musical Exercises, Drawings, Summaries & Synopses
sufficiently large & distinct for the illustration of Collective Lessons on Scientific
or Art Subjects to large classes, stencilled, lithographed or otherwise printed on
sheets or strips of calico or other fine textile fabrics without paper on either sido,
such apparatus being by reason of its limpness less liable to be damaged by rough
usage,
Dated this 31st day of July 1885
IMPROVEMENTS IN BUCKLES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, FRANCIS JAMES CANDY, of 67, Strand, Westminster, Professor of Mathematics,
do hereby declare the nature of said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN BUCKLES,
to be as follows:-
The improvements relate more particularly to buckles for straps intended for
holding parcels boxes and such like, but they may also be used for other purposes.
The invention consists in making buckles double or composite that is with or of a
single tongue or tongue piece with projecting tongues to operate against two or
more buckle frames pivoted thereon-The improvements are performed by making
the tongue intended for two or more buckles in or of one solid piece of metal, or of
a metal frame work with projecting tongues, to said frame work or to the tongues
thereof is pivoted or hinged metal loops or frames, which serve to form the frame,
guard or buckle piece against which the tongues operate-two or more strap guide.
loops may be also pivoted on the tongues or their frame or fixed on the buckle
frame guard or piece.
HERBERT & Co.,
Agents.

page_text: I, FRANCIS JAMES CANDY, of Highfield, Fen Ditton, in the County of Cambridge,
Professor, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
BUCKLES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The improvements relate more particularly to buckles for straps intended for
holding parcels, boxes and such like, but they may also be used for other purposes.
The invention consists in making buckles double or composite that is with or of a
single tongue or tongue piece with projecting tongues to operate against two or
more buckle frames pivoted thereon. The improvements are performed by making
the tongue intended for two or more buckles in or of one solid piece of metal, or of
a metal framework, with projecting tongues, to said framework or to the tongues
thereof is pivoted or hinged metal loops or frames which serve to form the frame,
or buckle piece against which the tongues operate-two or more strap guide loops
may be also pivoted on the tongues or their frame, or fixed on the buckle frame
guard or piece.
The accompanying drawing will illustrate a convenient mode of performing the
invention.
Fig 1 shows plan and side view of a four pronged buckle. Fig 2 of a two
pronged buckle. Fig 3 of a two pronged buckle with ring. Fig 4 of a two
pronged buckle with strap guides. Fig 5 of a two pronged buckle with carrying
handle attachment. In all the figures B is the tongue piece, A a ring or other
convenient holder, C the loop or frame piece-D the strap guide, E strap.
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
Making buckles double or composite with a single tongue piece substantially as
described and for the purposes set forth.
IMPROVE- MENT CONNECTED WITH THE GALLERIES OF GAS, CANDLE, OIL OR OTHER LAMPS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM NUNN of 204 St George Street, London Docks, Middlesex Lamp
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for AN IMPROVE-
MENT CONNECTED WITH THE GALLERIES OF GAS, CANDLE, OIL OR OTHER LAMPS,
to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to so make the legs or fingers of lamp galleries
that by their springy action and kioks in their lengths globes can be secured on
the outside of them.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I WILLIAM NUNN of 204 St George Street, London Docks, Middlesex Lamp
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVE-
MENT CONNECTED WITH THE GALLERIES OF Gas, candle, OIL, OR OTHER LAMPS,"
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 so make tho legs or fingers of lamp galleries
that by their springy action and kinks in their lengths, globes can be secured on
the outside of them.
My invention will be understood by the annexed drawings in which at Figures 1
and 2 I show an ordinary gas branch A with the usual gallery B but provided
with legs or fingers CC of springy material each being kinked at D so that their
ends are within the globe E, the globe resting in the kinks and supported by them
on their outer side.
Figure 3 represents the Invention as applied to the gallery of an Argand burner;
and Figure 4 is a view of the Invention as applied to the burner of an oil lamp.
Figure 5 shows the application of the Invention to a candle lamp known as the
"Silver Torch on which the globe E is supported within or by the kinks D of the
legs or fingers C C, these being of springy metal and rivetted to a ring F fitting
over the socket.
The flexibility or springyness together with the sett of the legs or fingers C C
enable the globe to be pushed over the ends with facility and then to spring out-
wards but within the globe E as soon as it reaches the kinks D within which it
is held securely without risk of falling over or rattling when moved.
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
So shaping or kinking the legs or fingers of globe holders that the globes are
supported on the outside of said fingers as described and as shown in the annexed
drawings.
A PORTABLE WAGON GUAGE
Year: 1884

page_text: HENDERSON ADAIR Builder Wellington Street Ballymena Ireland do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for A PORTABLE WAGON GUAGE to be as
follows:-
:-
An apparatus for the purpose of guaging the hight and width of the load on
railway or other vehicles. It consists of a verticle stalk divided into two parts
joined by a hinge which enables the apparatus when not in use to be folded-the
top part alongside the bottom part. The top part is provided with a moveable
arm working on a pivot and capable of being fixed at a certain angle. When this
arm is extended horizontally over the top of the wagon or vehicle it gives the
hight guage. The lower part of the stalk is also provided with a moveable arm
capable of being fixed at a certain angle. When this arm is extended horizontally
in the direction of the rail (in the case of railway vehicles) it gives the width
guage from the ground to the top of side of the vehicle guaged. The lower part
of the stalk is fitted with a sliding bar capable of lengthening or shortening the
stalk so as to counteract the inequalities of the ground upon which the apparatus
may stand. The merits of the apparatus are-
I. It is portable.
II. It is easily carried & occupies small space.

page_text: HENDERSON ADAIR Builder Wellington St. Bally Mena Ireland I do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for GAUGING LOADS ON RAILWAY OR OTHER
WAGONS and in what manner, the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The portable wagon gauge is an apparatus for the purpose of gauging the height
and the width of the load on railway or other vehicles. It consists of a verticle
stalk divided into two parts joined by a hinge which enables the apparatus when
not in use to be folded-the top part alongside the bottom part. The top part is
provided with a moveable arm working on a hinge and capable of being fixed at a
certain angle. When this arm is extended over the wagon or vehicle it gives the
height gauge. The lower part of the verticle stack is also provided with a move-
able arm at its lowest extremity working on a hinge and capable of being fixed at
a certain angle. When this arm is extended horizontally in the direction of the
rail, (in the case of railway wagons,) the apparatus is then in a position to give the
width gauge from the ground to the top of the side of the vehicle gauged.
The lower part of the stack is provided with a sliding bar, capable of
lengthening the stalk so as to counteract the inequalities of the ground upon
which the apparatus may stand. I do not bind myself rigidly to the forms herein
described.
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
No 1 Moveable arms at the two extremities of verticle stack.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CHIMNEY TOPS, AND VENTILATING COWLS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL, SPECIFICATION.
I, HENRY ARTHUR PHILLIPS Architect, of 9 Bootham Terrace in the City of
York do hereby declare the nature of this my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
CHIMNEY TOPS, AND VENTILATING COWLS to be as follows:-
The guiding of the air in wind across the top of the ventilating pipe or shaft,
or chimney, by two planes square, circular, or multangular, or a plane & a curved
plate; combined with five or more, perpendicular guides placed radially round
the top of ventilating pipe or chimney which further guides the air across the
pipe & creates a suction therein; In the larger sizes one or, more horizontal rings
are placed in the vertical guides.
DL:
L
1001

page_text: I HENRY ARTHUR PHILLIPS, Architect of 9 Bootham Terrace York, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN CHIMNEY TOPS AND
VENTILATING COWLS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
To be a Shaft or Tube for the air or smoke surmounted by a flat or slightly
curved cover supported by from five to 20 flat blades or slightly wedge shaped
vanes with a sharp edge outwards touching the out side rim of the cover, & the
collar on which they stand, this collar is circular & flat, & is fastened round the
top of the air shaft or chimney, a little below the top; & between the two filling
up the angle, there is a slope of 45°; or a narrow fustrum of a cone, between the
flat vertical blades, (in large sizes,) are one or two rings or horizontal louvres, to
further deflect the wind.
The action may be supposed to be this the air striking the bottom flat collar is
deflected upwards & across the top of the shaft, the vertical blades increase this
action.
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 In a chimney top or ventilating cowl,
(1) A horizontal convex collar with a flat or slightly curved cover, substantially
as herein before described.
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(2) Radially placed guides flat or wedged shaped, substantially as herein before
described.
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(3) I claim to use with these one or more horizonal louvres or rings to exclude
the rain or snow, substantially as herein before described..
Dated this thirty-first day of October 1884.
H. A, PHILLIPS,
IMPROVEMENTS IN FLAP AND SWELL SPRINGS, FOR LOOSE REED LOOMS
Year: 1884

page_text: OPAL BLOOMS.
I, THOMAS PATE of 11 Dean Street, Burnley, in the County of Lancaster,
Machine Joiner, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN FLAP AND SWELL SPRINGS, FOR LOOSE REED LOOMS," to be
as follows:-
This invention is designed to provide a better means of fastening, for flap and
swell springs. For this purpose, I cut, punch, or bulge out an open slot at the
securing ends of such springs, so that they may project, and be secured to the back
of the box on each side of the swell. The other ends of the said springs act upon
the flap and swell in the usual manner. By this method of fixing; the tendancy
of the flap spring to break or split the part to which such springs are attached, is
obviated.
Dated thin esh ] Dah
1004
THOS. RICHMOND,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: from rattling or chattering during the vibration of the sley, thereby ensuring a
certain entrance to, and exit from the box for the shuttle.
For these purposes, the flap spring is cut, or otherwise shaped, to stride the swell
and form on each side thereof, a projecting piece or tab, which is secured by screws
to the box back.
Other screws are applied in the usual manner, to connect the flap to the back-
board by the connecting blade, or flap spring.
For the purpose of forming a better means of attachment for the swell spring, it
is punched or bulged outwards to form the arc of a circle, and bending over the
heel of the swell and its bracket, is secured behind by the bracket bolt, whilst its
fore part rests and acts upon the other end of the swell in the usual manner.
And in order that my invention may be fully understood and readily carried
into effect, I have hereunto attached the accompanying drawings, reference being
had to the figures and letters marked thereon; the same letters referring to the
same parts in the various figures, Fig. 1 is an elevation of an ordinary box back or
-back-board of a loose reed loom, Fig. 2 a plan and Fig. 3 an elevation reverse to
Fig. 1, in which views are represented the flap and swell springs constructed in
accordance with my invention. A is the usual form of a box back or back-board,
having an ordinary flap piece C, connected to the back of the box A, by the
connecting blade, or flap spring D, which is cut or otherwise shaped to stride the
swell E, and form on each side thereof, a projecting piece or tab F, which is secured
by screws G to the back-board A, in addition to screws H, which are applied in the
ordinary manner.
The swell spring I, is secured to the back board by bolt J of the bracket M, and
is bent to form an arc over the heel of the swell E, on the fore part of which, the
free end of the spring I operates in the usual manner.
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
Firstly, constructing flap springs to stride the swell, substantially as and for the
purposes specified.
Secondly, the arrangement and attachment of the swell spring I, as described for
the purpose specified.
AN IMPROVED DEVICE FOR CUTTING OFF THE ENDS OF EGGS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, GEORGE WOODHALL (Draughtsman) Victoria Place 15 Burlington Street
Aston New Town Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
AN IMPROVED DEVICE FOR CUTTING OFF THE ENDS OF EGGS to be as follows:
My Invention consists of a ring or cover, with a knife attach the ring or
cover is placed upon the end of the egg the knife working from rivet on ring or
cover thus cutting the egg through.
GEORGE WOODHALL,
Victoria Place, 15, Burlington Street,
Aston New Town,
- Birmingham.
GEORGE WOODHALL (Draughtsman) Victoria Place 15 Burlington Street Aston
New Town Birmingham.
I, GEORGE WOODHALL do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for AN
IMPROVED DEVICE FOR CUTTING OFF THE ENDS OF EGGS and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My Invention consists of a ring or cover with a knife attached for the purpose of
cutting off the ends of eggs.
The ring or cover is placed upon the end of the egg the knife working from
rivet on ring or cover thus cutting the egg through.
Having now particular described my Invention I claim first the knife working
from rivet on ring or cover either over or under the ring as seen by Drawing
Fig. 1, 2 and 3 to be made in polished brass steel or german silver and any other
suitable metals.
Dated this OK day of February 1884
IMPROVEMENTS IN HALL LAMPS OR LANTERNS AND IN SUSPENSION AND OTHER LAMPS
Year: 1884

page_text: We RICHARD HUGH HUGHES, Lamp Manufacturer and RICHARD SEYMOUR
HUGHES, Manager both of 96 Hatton Garden in the County. of Middlesex do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN HALL LAMPS
OR LANTERNS AND IN SUSPENSION AND OTHER LAMPS to be as follows:-
The invention has for its object improvements in hall lamps or lanterns and in
suspension and other lamps in which it is desirable or necessary to introduce the
lamp proper into its lantern or frame from below.
For this purpose I construct the frame of the lamp or lantern with a hinged
frame at the lower part thereof, which hinged frame is provided with suitable
locking or fastening arrangements and with rising or other supports from which a
ring or other shaped carrier for the lamp proper is suspended in such manner as to
cause the latter to be securely held in a vertical position.
Thus when it is desired to trim the lamp or to remove it from its supporting
hinged frame or to clean the interior of the lantern or lamp frame, the hinged
supporting frame is unlatched and lowered, during which operation it turns upon
its hinge joints, but by reason of the lamp proper being supported in a suspended
frame or carrier, the said lamp proper; in descending and again in ascending always
remains in a vertical position. Stops are employed to prevent the hinged frame
when being lowered from passing beyond a vertical plane.
R. H. HUGHES.
R. S. HUGHES.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.

page_text: by reason of the lamp proper c being supported in a suspended frame or carrier 6
the said lamp proper c in descending and again in ascending always remains in a
vertical position.
The lower part of the case or frame a acts as a stop to prevent the hinged
frame b when being lowered from passing beyond a vertical plane.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
The combination with the case or frame of a lamp or lantern of a hinged frame b
provided with a suspended carrier b' and suitable latching or locking means
substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose stated.
Dated this 10th day of August 1885.
R. H. HUGHES.
R. S. HUGHES.
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings,
Agents.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTIC LAMPS EMITTING LIGHT IN A. VACUUM
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM ELLIOTT DEBENHAM of number forty six Haverstock Hill in the
parish of Saint Pancras in the County of Middlesex Photographer do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTIC LAMPS
EMITTING LIGHT IN A. VACUUM to be as follows:-
In order to get rid of occluded gases from the metallic and carbon conductors in
electic lamps and to make the vacuum and sealing of the joint where the conductors
enter the globe more perfect I complete the exhausion of the globe whilst the whole
is raised to as great heat as the glass will bear without deformation and in order
that this heat may be as high as possible I employ a glass of a kind which only
nelts at a very high temperature. By additionally raising the heat at the place of
insertion of the conducting wires whilst the globe is exhausted I obtain closer union
of the glass and metal.

page_text: WILLIAM ELLIOTT DEBENHAM of 46 Haverstock Hill in the parish of Saint
Pancras in the County of Middlesex Photographer do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTRIC LAMPS EMITTING LIGHT IN A
VACUUM and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In order to obtain a more perfect vacuum and sealing of the joint of metal and
glass in an incandescent lamp, and thereby to increase the durability of the lamp ;
I make the globe of a glass which only melts at a very high temperature, and
I complete the exhaustion whilst the whole is raised to as great a heat as the glass
will bear without deformation and I additionally raise the heat at the place of
insertion of the conducting wires whilst the globe is exhausted to obtain closer
union of the glass and metal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is First the exhaustion of the globe whilst at a temperature sufficiently
high for the purposes described and secondly the softening of the joint externally
whilst the globe is exhausted.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM TRAPS OR APPARATUS FOR PERMITTING THE ESCAPE. OF WATER RESULTING FROM CONDENSATION FROM CHAMBERS CONTAINING STEAM UNDER PRESSURE
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN FORSYTH JOHNSTONE of Belvedere in the County of Kent Chemical.
and Manure Manufacturer do .hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN STEAM TRAPS OR APPARATUS FOR PERMITTING THE ESCAPE.
OF WATER RESULTING FROM CONDENSATION FROM CHAMBERS CONTAINING STEAM
UNDER PRESSURE to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object improvements in steam traps or apparatus for
permitting the escape of water resulting from condensation from chambers
containing steam under pressure.
For this purpose valves of various constructions contained in receptacles into
which the water drains from the steam chambers are at present employed but it
is found difficult to keep these valves in proper working order.
According to my invention I do away with all valves and in place thereof
I employ a cylinder or slab of porous material such as the moulded carbon
commonly employed in filters. One face of the slab or other form of porous or
filtering material is exposed to the pressure in the steam chamber and against this
face the water resulting from condensation collects. The other face of the porous
filtering material is open to the air.
•
The filtering material thus placed permits the water to percolate and escape
from the steam chamber whilst it keeps back the steam and sustains the pressure
which the steam exerts.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
(1). A steam trap (or apparatus for permitting the escape of water resulting from
condensation from chambers containing steam under pressure) consisting of a
receptacle into which the water drains and a porous partition through which the
water percolates but which partition confines the steam.
(2). A steam trap (or apparatus for permitting the escape of water resulting from
condensation from chambers containing steam under pressure) consisting of a box
with inlet and outlet passages and containing a hollow carbon block interposed
between the said passages substantially as described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORATED FALSE BOTTOMS FOR BREWER'S AND DISTILLERS UTENSILS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I FREDERICK EDWIN PONTIFEX of 24 Upper Barnsbury Street, Islington in
the County of Middlesex, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the said.
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORATED FALSE BOTTOMS FOR BREWER'S
AND DISTILLERS UTENSILS" to be as follows:-
My invention is for making false bottoms of earthenware or glass which would
not affect the beer or other liquid, and would give improved and increased draining:
surface and be of considerably less cost than false bottoms now in general uso:
which are usually made of metal and occasionally of wood. Metal is costly and
objectionable on account of the chemical or galvanic action set up and wood is
difficult to keep clean and soon rots.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
I FREDERICK EDWIN PONTIFEX of 24 Upper Barnsbury St Islington in the
county of Middlesex Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
." IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORATED FALSE BOTTOMS FOR BREWERS AND DISTILLERS
UTENSILS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
"
My invention is for making false bottoms of earthenware or glass which would
not affect the beer or other liquid and would give improved and increased draining
surface and be of considerably loss cost than false bottoms now in general uso
which are usually made of metal, metal wire and occasionally of wood. Metal is
costly and objectionable on account of the chemical or galvanic action set up and
wood is difficult to keep clean and soon rots.
These false bottoms are made in sections supported on feet or equivalent so as
to raise them from the bottom of the vessel in which they are placed: suitable
cross ribs or supports may be used where the weight of the material to be drained
requires it. The holes are placed as close together as can conveniently be done
and may be much nearer together than with metal plates on account of the great
expense of drilling the, latter.
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 herein described manufacture of falso bottoms of glass or earthenware
substantially in the manner and for the purpose specified.
2. In the manufacture of false bottoms such as described the employment of a
material which will not set up chemical or galvanic action.
1
Dated this
18th day of July 1985.
FREDERICK EDWIN PONTIFEX.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANU- FACTURE OF METAL TOE CAPS FOR BOOTS & SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
CLARENCE HAMILTON 59 Church Road Acton Middlesex London do hereby
declare the nature of My said invention for IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANU-
FACTURE OF METAL TOE CAPS FOR BOOTS & SHOES to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to the Manufacture of Metal Toe caps which will protect
not only the front of the Toe of the Upper of the Boot or Shoe but also the Sides
of the Same & the advantage of this too Cap is that It can be fastened to an Old
Boot by lifting the sole from the Upper as well as In Manufacturing New work
Either in Sewn or riveted Boot or Shoe. This Too cap is made of Sutibal
Metal & is fastened to the Inner Sole of the Boot or Shoe by 3 Small Rivets
fastened through 3 Small projecting plates from the Toe cap. The Toe cap Extends
as far as an ordanry leather toe Cap & is fastened to the front of the Boot or Shoe
with Solution which prevents all water inud & dust from getting letween the Too
Cap & Upper.

page_text: CLARENCE HAMILTON 59 Church Road Acton Middlesex Boot & Shoe Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF METAL TOE CAPS FOR BOOTS & SHOES 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 Metal Toe Caps which will not
only protect the front of the Upper of the Too of the Boot or Shoe but also the
Sides of Same & the advantage of this Toe cap is that It can be fastened to an Old
Boot or Shoe by lifting the Sole from the Upper as well as Manufacturing New
Work Either In a Sewn or Rivited Boot or Shoe. This Toe cap is made of Suitiable
Metal & Is fastened to the Inner Sole of the Boot or Shoe by 3 Small Rivits
through 3 small projecting plates from the Toe cap the Toe cap Extends as far as
an Ordanary Toe cap & Is fastened to the Front of the Boot or Sho with Solution
which prevents all Water Mud or Dust from getting between the Toe cap & the
Upper.
CLARENCE HAMILTON,
59, Church Rd, Acton.
METAL DOOR MAT
Year: 1884

page_text: I TOM BELL BURNS of the Borough of Camelford in the County of Cornwall
Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for A METAL
DOOR MAT to be as follows:-
A metal door mat, made, put and fastened together without the aid of Bolt,
Rivet, or Screw, consisting of numerous bars or strips of metal combined by the
joint commonly known by the name of the "halving" joint, or in other words by
cutting notches of equal depth in cach bar or strip of metal, so that each bar or
strip will fit into the other at any angle that may be desired to form the requisito
design.

page_text: I TOM BELL BURNS of the Borough of Camelford in the County of Cornwall
Ironmonger & do hereby declare the nature of said invention for "A METAL DOOR
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 is designed for using at the doors of Churches, Chapels, Public
Halls, Schools and Dwelling houses. It is made of strips or bars of Iron, Brass,
Copper, Zinc or a combination of metals, or of Iron Galvanized before the mat is
put together, or of Iron Galvanized after the mat is put together. The mat is
constructed without the aid of Screw, Bolt, or Rivot. It is fastened together by
means of the joint commonly known by the name of tho "halving" joint, or in
other words by cutting notches of equal depth in strips or bars of metal as shewn
in Fig. 1 Letters A. A or by cutting notches of unequal depth as shown in Fig. 2.
letters B. B or of any depth of notches such as would hold the bars or strips of
metal together.
Fig. 1 letters A. A represents a section of the "Metal door mat" (Fig. 3) with 1
the notches cut of equal depth.
Fig. 2 letters B. B represents a section of the "Metal door mat" (Fig. 3) with
notches cut of unequal depth.
Fig. 3 represents the "Metal door mat" complete, put together in one of its
cheapest forms.
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 construction of the "Metal door mat " by means of the joint commonly
known by the name of the "halving" joint as before described.
"
2. That the "Metal door mat can be constructed of any pattern or design that
can be put together with the joint commonly known by the name of the “halving"
joint as before described, and can be made of any external shape whatever.
"J
3. The "Metal door mat can also be used as a Scraper.
Did this 6th day of Avgust 188K
NEW GAME MARBLES OR BALLS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN SHERRIN of 3 Codrington Villas Ramsgate in the County of Kent,
Artist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention of A NEW GAME of
MARBLES OR BALLS to be as follows:-
"
A wooden trough with a target at one end, inside and an inclined plane, made
5 to rotate on its axis at the other end, on which the marbles or small balls are
thrown.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JOHN SHERRIN of 3 Codrington Villas Ramsgate, in the County of Kent,
Artist, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "A NEW GAME of
MARBLES OR BALLS," and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A long trough A made of wood with a bell or other target B suspended across
one end of the trough for the marbles or balls to strike against, at the other end
is an inclined plane or slanting slab C made to revolve on a vertical axis on which
the marbles are thrown obliquely according to the direction given to the slanting
slab of wood as in the drawing C.
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 revolving inclined slab or plane to turn to the right or left on its axis in a
wooden trough (or otherwise) on which marbles or balls are thrown obliquely to
glance off in the direction of a target.
IMPROVEMENTS PORTABLE OR TABLE FOUNTAINS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
We ARTHUR JOSEPH NEEDHAM and HORACE CANNING NEEDпAM No G
Hammersmith Terrace, Hammersmith in the County of Middlesex, Gunsmiths,
do hereby declare the nature of our said invention for IMPROVEMENTS
PORTABLE OR TABLE FOUNTAINS to be as follows:-
IN
We form the Fountain with two chambers a. & b. connected by two tubes c.
and d. one for each chamber with a jet on each. The lower chamber a. is filled
with water, then turned to the top, and the water passing down the jet tube c. or d.
plays into dish e. passing into chamber b. through waste pipe f. When played out
it is again turned over, when it will play as before. It may be fitted on any
suitable frame if desired.
T
ARTHUR JOSEPH NEEDHAM.
HORACE CANNING NEEDHAM.

page_text: We ARTHUR JOSEPH NEEDHAM and HORACE CANNING NEEDHAM of 6 The
Terrace, Hammersmith in the county of Middlesex Gunmakers do hereby declare
the nature of our invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN PORTABLE OR TABLE FOUNTAINS
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
Fig 1. We form the Fountain with two reservoirs a, and b, connected by two
tubes c, and d. one for each chamber with a jet on each. The chamber a, is filled
with water then turned to the top as shewn and the water passing down the jet
tube c, or d. plays into dish e. passing into chamber b through chamber h. and
down waste pipe f. When played out it is again turned over & will play as before
The chambers g. and h, are so constructed, that they will catch any wasto water
which may find its way down air tube i. and waste tube f. in reversing the cisterns
from top to botton. Tube i, is to allow air to escape as the water plays into
reservoirs from the jets, The dish e. is fixed at the centres j so that when the
cisterns are reversed it remains in the same position as shewn on Drawings.
Fig 2. & 3. are shewing side & Front view of fountain in Frame or Stand, fittuil
with snap to hold reservoirs in upright position, also dish at top & bottom for
Flowers or Ferus. This Fountain will play either with or without the stand or
Frame.
Fig 4. is Fountain with one jet instead of two, which by turning cistern a. from
the bottom sufficiently high to allow the cistern b, to refill, then replace, when it
will play untill the reservoir b, is emptied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our Baid
invention, & in what manner the saine is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
Firstly, Raising the water by reversing the cisterns of this kind of Fountain as
shewn, from bottom to top on an axis, or without.
Secondly. Having the Fountain to play between the reservoirs, and the jets
facing each other as shewn, or with one jet as shewn in Fig 4.
1004
ARTHUR JOSEPH NEEDHAM.
HORACE CANNING NEEDHAM.