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Improved Baking Powder.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Apr., 1894-Accepted, 25th May, 1894
PROVISIONAL
Improved Baking Powder.
I, WILLIAM BROTHERS, of Higher Clews Chemical Works, Rawtenstall, in the
County of Lancaster, Manufacturing Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows :-
The object of this invention is to provide a compound for use as a baking powder
more efficient than many at present in use.
The invention cousists essentially of a baking powder composed of solid ammonium
hydrogen carbonate either pure or mixed with some inert material such as rice flour
or the like.
In carrying out the invention I prepare the material by grinding the crystals
into a fine powder with which may, if desired, be mixed a rice flour or other similar
material.
In using the ammonium hydrogen carbonate it is mixed in a dry state with the
flour and other ingredients which are to be baked. The heat of the oven completely
volatilises it driving off carbonic oxide and ammonia in the form of gas.
1000
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
6, Bank Street, Manchester, Patent Agents.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improved Baking Powder.
I, WILLIAM BROTHERS, of Higher Clews Chemical Works, Rawtenstall, in the
County of Lancaster, Manufacturing Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object of this invention is to provide a compound for use as a baking powder
more efficient than many at present in use.
The invention consists essentially of a baking powder composed of a solid
ammonium hydrogen carbonate NHHCO3 in a finely ground state either alone or
mixed with some inert material such as rice-flour or similar substance.
In carrying out the invention I prepare the ammonium hydrogen carbonate in a
crystalline state and reduce it to fine powder and with this I may mix an equal
quantity of rice-flour or other similar material to increase the bulk.
In using the baking powder so prepared it is mixed in a dry state with the flour
and other ingredients which are to be baked. The heat of the oven volatilises it
driving off carbonic acid and ammonia in the form of
gas.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A baking powder composed of ammonium hydrogen carbonate NH.HCO, either
alone or mixed with rice-flour or similar substance.
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Dated this 21st day op
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Manchester, Liverpool, and London, Patent Agents.
Improvements in Sealing-wax Sticks.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sealing-wax Sticks.
I, SELBY JACKSON, Assistant in the General Post Office, Calcutta, British
India, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention consists of a novel manner of preparing the sticks of sealing wax.
It is in the form of a candle, the sealing wax taking the place of the ordinary
wax, and a specially prepared wick passing up the centre.
The sealing wax is composed of the usual materials viz. Indian shellac, resin,
bees' wax, turpentine and coloring substances in various proportions regard being
had to the various objects to be sealed.
The chief point of the invention consists in the introduction into the sealing wax
stick of one or more wicks. These wicks are previously steeped in a dilute
solution of sulphuric acid, dried and saturated with bees' wax, or prepared in any
other suitable manner.
The wick is lighted in the usual manner and the wax melts sufficiently fast to
fall in drops. This does away with the necessity of a separate light or fire.
The advantage of my invention is that the operation of sealing up articles is
greatly expedited by its use as no time is wasted in heating the wax at a separate
light and then shifting it to the operating place.
A large size of stick may be made to do work under punkahs or in a breeze
without being extinguished.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is-
1. The introduction into a stick of sealing wax of one or more wicks after
preferably steeping in a dilute solution of sulphuric acid drying and afterwards
saturating with bees' wax or the like for the purpose indicated.
2. The combination with a sealing wax stick of a wick.
3. Melting a sealing wax stick by means of a wick embedded in it.
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1000
ALFRED J. BOULT,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Axle Box or Fastening for the Axles of Road Vehicles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 6th May, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Axle Box or Fastening for the Axles of Road
Vehicles.
I, WILHELM STOLZ, of Eiserfeld near Siegen in the German Empire, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained, in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to an axle box or axle fastening which differs from those
hitherto in use in that instead of the fastening or closing being effected at the end
of the axle this is done on the inner side or behind the stop shoulder of the axle.
In the drawing
Fig. 1, shews a portion of a carriage axle with the axle box or fastening of this
invention in cross section.
Figs. 2 and 3 are separate views of parts of the fastening.
a is the axle provided with stop shoulder a', b, the box, c, screw collar, d, nut or
gland collar.
The collar c is provided with a left hand screw thread for screwing into the axle
box so as to suitably fix the position of the stop shoulder a' and rendering practicable
a very convenient adjustment with the leather discs in front and behind the stop
shoulder. The nut is provided with a right hand screw thread screwing on to the
outside of the box and engaging collar c by its circular projecting shoulder against
which it presses so as to prevent it from turning round in either direction. Further,
collar c is fitted with a pin e so as to project therefrom and prevent nut d from
slackening back and also the loosening of the fastening as a whole.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A fastening for the axles of road vehicles which is applied in the inner side, or
behind the stop shoulder of the axle, consisting of screw collar e screwing into an
internal thread of the axle box; a nut d provided with a screw thread of opposite
hand to that of collar c engaging the outside of the axle box and collar c by its
projecting shoulder, and of a pin e, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 6th day of March 1893
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1893-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1893
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COMPLETE SPECI
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Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
I, ROBERT MEISEZAHL, of Trailing Wheel Works, Mannheim, in the Empire
of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
In all trailing-wheels with pneumatic tyres the defect has hitherto been very
frequently found that, in consequence of the unavoidable friction between the air-
tube and the canvas or linen cover as well as of the vibration thereof, the fibres
are destroyed and the fabric becomes worn and weakened to such a degree that
the air-tube becomes bulged and injured so that after a short time it is rendered
useless.
My invention is designed to remedy this defect by interposing between the air-
tube and cover one or more layers of rubber, or of the like suitable material, such as
leather, or silk or any similar soft smooth fabric, which is not, or but little, liable
to be injuriously affected by friction of the air-tube.
The application of such intervening and protecting layers may be effected
practically in various ways, but preferably by sewing or sticking them on to the
cover and also if desired, on to the air-tube itself, with the aid of rubber solution
or any other adhesive substance adapted for such purpose.
Haring now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is ;-
In a pneumatic tyre the interposition between the air-tube and cover of one or
more layers or coatings of rubber silk or other similar soft smooth fabric either
independently or attached to the cover or to the air-tube for the purpose
specified.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Of London, Nottingham, Liverpool, and Manchester,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Automatic Water Gauges for Steam-boilers
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1893-Accepted, 8th July, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automatic Water Gauges for Steam-boilers."'
We HENRY BURNETT WATSON Engineer and Brassfounder, High Bridge
Works City and County of Newcastle on Tyne, and JOHN STANLEY WATSON,
Engineer and Brassfounder, High Bridge Works, City and County of Newcastle on
Tyne do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
B. and C represent in the accompanying drawing the top and bottom cocks of an
ordinary set of water-gauge fittings, and our invention consists of the introduction of
a valve or ball A in the plug-keys of the said cocks B and C, the plug-keys being
cored with a small hole D on one side and a long hole E next the boiler.
If the glass breaks, the steam or water in the boiler will rush through the cocks B
and C which will carry the ball or valve A against the small hole D, thus preventing
the steam and water from escaping.
If it is desired to blow through so as to clean the glass or to draw water, by turning
the plug-key over, the small hole D. is brought next the boiler and the long hole E
next the glass, the steam or water will pass through the small hole D and carry the
ball or valve A against the long hole E which will allow the steam or water to
escape.
The advantages of our automatic water-gauges are, that the arrangement of the
automatic valves is much simpler than others; that if the gauge-glass breaks,
particles of glass cannot interfere with the action of the automatic valves, & that a
continuous blow-through of steam may be effected, which is often imperative with
dirty boiler-water-& which cannot be done with existing arrangements of automatic
water-gauges.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
First. In combination with a water-gauge for steam boilers, automatic shut-off
valves arranged within the plug-keys of the top and bottom gauge-cocks attached
to the boiler so that if the glass breaks, the force of the steam or water impinging
against the valves shall force them against valve-seats formed within the plug-keys
and so prevent the escape of steam or water.
Secondly. The arrangement of automatic shut-off valves as applied to water-
gauges substantially as described and represented in the drawing annexed.
Dated this Third day of May 1893.
HENRY BURNETT WATSON.
JOHN STANLEY WATSON.
An Improvement relating to Mariners' Compasses.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 27th Sept., 1893-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement relating to Mariners' Compasses.
WILLIAM BRABYN Master Mariner 58 Front Street Tynemouth Northumberland
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A bowl for ships compasses completely and entirely of iron.
For use on board of iron and steel or wooden steamers and sailing ships trading to
all parts of the world.
The iron bowl is intended to nullify the local attraction caused by the iron on
board ships.
Thereby causing little or no deviation and so preventing loss of life and property
at sea.
1000
WILLIAM BRABYN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement relating to Mariners' Compasses.
WILLIAM BRABYN 58 Front Street Tynemouth Northumberland Master
Mariner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
A bow! for ships compasses made completely and entirely of iron for use on board
of iron and wood steamers and sailing vessels in all parts of the world.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
To lessen the deviation of mariner's compasses on board ships by the compass-
bowl being made of iron and therefore to lessen the risk to life and property, i:e. the
feature of novelty being that the bowl is to be made of iron only.
Dated this 26th day of September 1893.
W. M. BRABYN,
Agent.
Improvement in Clog.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 23rd Jan., 1894-Accepted, 31st Mar., 1894
Dronfield
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Clog.
We, HENRY BISHOP, Colliery Bank Manager, 8 Spring Gardens, Lee Road,.
near Sheffield and ARTHUR HOLLINGWORTH, Engine Driver,
32 & 34 Chesterfield Road Dronfield near Sheffield, do hereby declare the nature.
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to clogs & consists in providing the soles of same with
metal plates secured thereto by screws, these plates have roughened surfaces, we
prefer to form one plate in the form of an outer rim separately from the inner
plates on the heel & sole, or fore part of the foot.
Referring to the annexed drawing
Figure 1. is a plan view of our invention, a, a, are the outer rim plates secured
to the sole, bb are the inner plates secured to the sole by screws c.
Dated this 29th day of August 1893.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Clog.
HENRY BISHOP, Colliery Bank Manager, 8 Spring Gardens Lee Road Dronsfield
Sheffield and ARTHUR HOLLINGWORTH, Engine Driver, 32 and 34 Chesterfield
Road Dronsfield, Sheffield do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to clogs and consists in providing the soles & heels of same
with metal plates secured thereto by screws; these plates have roughened surfaces.
We prefer to form one plate in the form of an outer rim separately from the inner-
plates on the heel and sole or fore part of the foot.
Referring to the drawings left with our Provisional Specification Fig. 1 is a plan
view of our invention. a a are the outer rim plates secured to the sole. b. b are
the ioner plates secured to the sole by screws c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
In combination with clogs metal plates affixed to the sole & heels thereof
substantially as described and illustrated herein.
1001
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants..
Improvements in Air Inflated Riding Saddles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Air Inflated Riding Saddles.
I ROBERT LATTA of Catlin's River in the Colony of New Zealand, Butcher
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This stuffing consists of two or more air bags made of stout twill, indiana, india
rubber gutta percha, or any air tight material, which is made in the form of bags
or pads, and is capable of being inflated by means of a tube to each, which may be
secured, so as to prevent loss of air when full.
Fig. 1, A, and B shew bags as arranged under one side of a saddle; four bags
would be used in this arrangement.
Fig. 3, shews sections of bags A and B in position as they would be between
the panel and lining of the saddle.
Fig. 2, C, shews one bag as arranged under one side of a saddle; two bags
would be used in this arrangement.
Fig. 4,
of saddle.
D, shews same arrangement as C Fig. 3, with a slightly modified form
Fig. 5, E, E, shews one bag as arranged under one side of the whole saddle ;
two bags would be used in this arrangement, but in this, and any arrangement, as
many bags as required could always be used, or a bag could be made in compart-
ments if so desired and any of the bags could be modified as to shape, to suit any
form of saddle either new or in present use. F in all cases on plans, indicates the
small tube for filling which may be in any position and be made in any material.
The bags may be inserted in small slits formed in the lining which may be bound
so as to prevent same tearing; and laced up if required.
The bags may be inflated when in position between the panel and the lining, and
the tubes F secured.
The seams of the bags may be gummed or secured in any manner so as to be air
tight or the bags may be made seamless.
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 forms and use and the application of the air stuffing for saddles as above
described and shewn on drawings; consisting of two or more bags made of air
tight material and provided with tubes for inflating the bags.
Dated this 16th day of November 1809
ROBERT LATTA.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Carpenters' Plough Irons.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1893-Accepted, 2nd June, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carpenters' Plough Irons.
JOHN SHORTER and WILLIAM SHORTER both of 11 Norfolk Road Tunbridge
Wells Kent Carpenters do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The iron is used with two adjustable cutters, one on each side of the plough iron,
to be dovetailed into same two and half inches from cutting edge, upwards,
cutter to project upwards one sixteenth above the face of the iron at cutting
edge and flush with the iron at the top end of the dovetailed cutter. The cutters.
to project one sixteenth below the bevel of the cutting edge of the plough iron.
The points of the cutters to be rounded. The cutters to be flush with the back of
iron secured with flush screws at sides.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that the novel.
feature of the invention is
The adjustable side cutters to carpenters plough irons and we claim protection
for their exclusive manufacture sale and use.
Dated this First day of May 1893.
JOHN SHORTER.
WILLIAM SHORTER..
Improvements in Look or Latch Furniture for Securing Knobs or Handles to their Spindles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 25th Oct., 1893—Accepted, 2nd Deo., 1893
SAMUEL TONKS.
WILLIAM TONKS.
THOMAS EDMUND MORRIS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Look or Latch Furniture for Securing Knobs
or Handles to their Spindles.
SAMUEL TONKS Brass Founder 13 Church Street Wolverhampton WILLIAM
TONKS, Brass Founder 13 Church Street Wolverhampton THOMAS EDMUND
MORRIS St. John Street Wolverhampton do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
"1
Lock or latch furniture “as the drawings left with the Provisional Specification
for securing knobs or handles to their spindles by means of a collar, A is a knob
with the spindle B fastoned in it, the spindle B is square and made of either iron
brass or any other metal, and is screwed on the corners, the outside of the knob D
is screwed 1 to 2 with a contrary screw to the screw on spindle B. The collar C
has a hole through the centre which is screwed to fit on the spindle B. The
collar C has also a chamber which is screwed inside so as to screw on to the neck
of the knob D at the nart marked 1 to 2.

page_text: MODE OF FIXING.
Pass the spindle B, with the knob A attached, through the door and lock or
latch, screw the collar C, on to the spindle B, to within a short distance of the
door, push knob D, on to the spindle B until it touches the collar C then screw the
collar C on to the neck of knob D. The screw on the neck of the knob D, and
the screw inside the chamber of collar C being contrary hands to the screw in the
centre of the collar C, and also the screw on the spindle B, the action of screwing
the collar C on to the neck of the knob D, draws the knob D close up to the door,
and also fastens the knob D, on to the spindle B and thus fastening the knobs and
spindle to the door.
The lock or latch furniture may be made in all kinds of metals, wood, or china.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, we declare that we claim is
The improvement in securing door and other knobs or handles to their spindles
by means of a collar with the chamber internally wormed, to scrow on to tho
neck of knob or handle, which collar has also a hole in the centre, which is wormed
with a contrary worm to that in the chamber, to screw on to the spindle which
spindle is wormed on the corners to receive it, theroby effectually securing the
knob or handle to its spindle.
The parts being arranged continued and carried out in the ways and for the
purpose as described and illustrated in numbers 1 to 2 and letters A to D both
inclusive as in the drawings left with the Provisional Specification.
Dated this 20th day of November 1893.
Improvements in Skates.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Skates.
I, ALBIN ROCHAT, residing at Ouchy near Lausanne in the Republic of
Switzerland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention has for its object to utilise more completely the muscular power
exerted by the skater when he presses one of the skates against the ice in striking
out, and also to render skating more agreeable and consists essentially in inter-
posing a spring between the blade and the foot plate or plates.
The accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings shows one arrangement of
skate constructed according to this invention; but the skates can also be made
with any kind of blade springs and foot attachments.
A is the blade, B' and B' are two flat springs joined to each other by hinge
joints at 6 and 6 and acting like the springs generally used for construction of
vehicles. The spring B' is fixed to the blade A and the spring B2 carries any
desired kind of apparatus C adapted for fixing the skate to the foot.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
A skate with a spring or springs interposed between the blade of the skate
and the device for attaching the skate to the foot of the skater substantially as
described.
DL: 8th dow of Ontahan 1902
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improvement in Apparatus for Holding Graduated Lengths of Printer's Brass Rule.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd May, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Feb., 1894-Accepted, 2nd May, 1894
An Improvement in Apparatus for Holding Graduated Lengths of
Printer's Brass Rule.
ALEXANDER EDWARDS Printers Engineer No. 30 Liverpool Road Islington in
the County of London do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:—
My improvement consists of a board to be hung on the wall or at the end of the
compositors frame. On the board I fix a number of hooks or pins at equal distances.
Over each pin I stamp on the wood the different sizes of the lengths of the rules..
The rule having one hole drilled in the end the different lengths of rule would hang
on the pins, and their different lengths could be seen at a glance by the compositor
or the store keeper.
Mov 2nd 1802
ALEXANDER EDWARDS,
30, Liverpool Road, London, N...
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Apparatus for Holding Graduated Lengths of
Printer's Brass Rule.
ALEXANDER EDWARDS Printers Engineer No. 30 Liverpool Road Islington in
the County of London do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what.
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained.
in and by the following statement :-
The
My improvement consists of a wooden board or a sheet or plate of metal.
said wooden board or sheet or plate of metal being pierced with holes each said hole
being fitted with a projecting curved hook or pin. Over each curved hook or pin
is either stamped printed or cast numbers shewing the length of the brass rule or
metal space lines to be placed thereon. Each length of brass rule or metal space
lines being stamped with a corresponding number according to its length with that.
placed above the hook or pin. Each length of brass rule or inetal space lines.
having a hole drilled or punched for the purpose of hanging on the aforesaid bent
hook or pin. The said hole being at one end and in the centre of the width of the
brass rule or metal space lines.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1st. A time or labour saving arrangement for the use and storage of brass rule
and metal space lines.
2nd. Facilities given to compositors and store keepers for checking stock of
lengths of brass rule and metal space lines, all lengths being seen at a glance.
3rd. Protection of the face of the rule from damage by chafing.
Dated this Second day of February One thousand eight hundred and ninety
four
ALEXANDER EDWARDS.
Improvements in Stoppering or Closing the Mouths of Hollow Vessels.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 4th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppering or Closing the Mouths of Hollow
Vessels.
I HENRY GEORGE BOSTON Piccadilly York Manufacturing Chemist do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
My invention consists of an improved air tight cap or cover for hollow vessels,
the mouth of said vessel being made slightly oval, the rim of which is nearly a
half circle, the cap or cover being also made the same shape but slightly larger.
When placed on the top of the vessel in that position in which it is easily slipped on,
by turning slightly round, the said cap or cover is locked air tight.
Dated this Second day of March 1893.
Improvements in Stoppering or Closing the Mouths of Hollow
Vessels.
1, HENRY GEORGE BOSTON, of Piccadilly, York, Manufacturing Chemist, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
My invention consists of an improved airtight cap or cover for hollow vessels, the
mouth of the said vessel being made slightly oval, the rim section of which is
nearly a half circle, the cap or cover being also made the same shape but slightly
larger. When placed on the top of the vessel in that position in which it is easily
slipped on, by turning slightly round the said cap or cover is locked air tight.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is a side elevation partly in section showing my invention applied.
Fig. 2, is a plan showing mouth of vessel, the cap or cover being removed.
In carrying out my invention the mouth A of the vessel B is made slightly oval
or otherwise, the semicircular rim D being made also slightly oval, or nearly a full
or perfect circle. The cap or cover E is also made the same shape but slightly
larger.
When placed on the top of the vessel in that position in which it is easily slipped
on by turning slightly round the said cap or cover E it is locked airtight (by means
of the cardboard, indiarubber, or other insertion or lining F) upon the mouth A of
the vessel B which vessel may be of any required shape or pattern.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
For stoppering or closing the mouths of hollow vessels, the employment of caps
or covers E (preferably with lining F) the mouths of the said hollow vessels being
made slightly oval or otherwise, the semicircular rims of such also slightly oval or

page_text: nearly a full or perfect circle, and the caps or covers E being made also the same
shape, but slightly larger, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 30th day of November 1893.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Leeds, Patent Agent to Applicant.
An Improved Life Jacket.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 22nd Feb., 1893-Accepted, 8th July 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Life Jacket.
LEWIS SEPTIMUS BICKLEY, 3ª Upcerne Road, Chelsea, London, S.W. do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-—
An improved process of the adjustment & wearing of life jackets by an additional
stay being fixed to the bottom of the jacket, thus making it impossible for the life
jacket to slip upwards on the body when immersed, & also preventing it from
displacement on the wearer when diving into the sea.
Deted this Eighteenth day of January 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Life Jacket.
LEWIS SEPTIMUS BICKLEY 34 Upcerne Road, Chelsea, London, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
An improved process of the adjustment & wearing of life jackets, by an additional
stay being fixed to the bottom of the life jacket thus making it impossible for the
life jacket to slip upwards on the body when immersed, & also preventing it from
displacement on the wearer when diving into the sea.
The top sketch shows front of jacket, the numerals 1 & 2 show the running
neck string & belt, which prevents the jacket from shifting while diving. The
place of stay passing between the legs which
letters A. B. C. show the fastenings
prevents the jacket from slipping up on the wearer, and the Figures 3. & 4. & the
letters D. E. F. show the back of the jacket giving positions running string & belt,
also the fastenings of stay.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
The prevention of life jackets from slipping up or down upon the body of the
wearer, no matter whether immersed head or feet foremost, or while swimming or
floating about in the sea.
Lil:. Twenty-first day of February 1893.
LEWIS SEPTIMUS BICKLEY.
A New or Improved Ladies' Belt.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Ladies' Belt.
HAROLD SAVAGE 90 & 92, Goswell Road London, E.C. and elsewhere Stamp,
Ink and Press Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
A strip or band of metal of suitable length, width and thickness to form a waist
belt for a woman is pierced or perforated by the method known to metal stampers,
in a stamping press, with any suitable design. The strip or band thus becomes a
sort of fretwork in metal which may be shaped at the ends in various ways to form
a fastening.
This metal band may be polished or plated in many ways.
Designs may be embossed in the metal, or embossed and pierced in parts.
A simple form of the belt may be made as follows. A strip or band of hard
spring brass about thirty inches long, two inches wide, and say, twenty two guage
in thickness, is pierced with holes about one inch long, by an eighth of an inch
wide, a space of an eighth of an inch is left in the metal between each piercing.
The strip of metal is now alternate bars and pierced holes having a margin of
about half an inch at top and bottom which forms a border. One end of this strip
is bent to form a short hook, and when the belt is round the waist, this end may be
hooked on to any-one of the bars, and will thus suit many sizes of waist.
A sliding piece of metal is placed on the belt, and keeps the inner end of the
belt secure.
The belt may be nickel plated and polished, and a ribbon may be threaded in
and out between the bars. The ribbon may be of any material or color, at the
fancy of the wearer, to suit the dress etc. The ribbon is easily changed, or the belt
may be worn without the ribbon.
This method of making a belt will be readily understood by metal stampers and
piercers. Various devices may be adopted as fastenings. An endless variety of
designs may be applied to this method of making a belt each design will need its
own set of stamping tools.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
(1.) A strip or band of metal pierced or embossed, or both pierced and embossed
to form a belt as described.
(2.) A. strip or band of metal pierced so that a ribbon may be readily inserted at
will, and adapted to any sized waist as described.
Dated this 13th day of February 1893.
HAROLD SAVAGE,
An Improvement in Manures.
Year: 1893

page_text: An Improvement in Manures.
We, WILLIAM CLARKE CURRIE, of The Anchorage, Alma Road, Birkdale, in
the County of Lancaster, Manure Manufacturer, and WILLIAM ELLISON
ROWLANDS, of Fir Grove, Old Swan, Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster,
Manure Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the application of a cheap and abundant material as a
manure either by itself or in admixture with other materials.
For this purpose, we finely pulverise shale, reducing it to an almost impalpable
powder which we distribute over or mix with the soil when it is used alone, or
which we mix with other materials, such as organic matters, phosphates, and
generally any substance available for manuring.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
A manure consisting of finely pulverised shale applied alone or in admixture
with other manuring materials.
Dated this 4th day of October 1893.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Hot Water Apparatus for Warming Conservatories, Rooms and other places.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPTELE DIE
Improved Hot Water Apparatus for Warming Conservatories,
Rooms, and other places.
I WILLIAM BRIDGLAND of 26 Essex Street, Forest Gate, in the County of
Essex, Gardener, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
nanner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
n and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to a simple apparatus for warming conservatories rooins
and other places by means of water heated by a lamp stove or stoves preferably
burning mineral oil.
And in order that my said invention may be understood I will refer to the sheet
of drawings accompanying this Specification in which
Figure 1. shews section of an apparatus complete Fig. 2 plan of same and
Fig. 3 vertical section drawn to an enlarged scale of the boiler and chimney.
The same letters denote the same parts in all the views.
a. shews the boiler through which passes the chimney b, this chimney I make flat
and tapering to the top. cc are two tanks, d. e. are the circulating pipes f. shews
lamp stove placed in the case i.
The action is as follows.
The apparatus is first charged with water (and the lamp lighted) which is
effected by pouring it in either of the tanks c. c when it will circulate through the
whole apparatus filling the boiler a to the same level as the tanks c. c¹ it will be
seen that the pipes d. communicate with the tanks c. c' and the boiler a, and the
syphon pipes e. communicate with the tanks c. c only, so that the water must
circulate through all the pipes the tanks c. c¹ being filled to a level above the top
pipe.
The chimney . is made of such length and taper as to ensure proper burning
of the lamp f. without smoking. The reservoir of the lamp is kept forced against
the bottom of the chimney b. by means of the spring g. the bottom of the
When it is
chimney b. being sufficiently wide to allow the burner h. to enter.
desired to take the lamp out for trimming it is simply necessary to press it down
and draw it out.
I do not wish to limit myself to the number of pipes shewn as these may be
varied according to requirements I may also have more than one boiler and more
than two tanks if found desirable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
(1.) In hot water apparatus the boiler a. flat and taper chimney b. and tanks c. c¹
in combination with lamp stove f.
(2.) Hot water apparatus constructed substantially as set forth.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Furniture Castor.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 11th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Furniture Castor.
I, WILLIAM KINGDON MANN of Stoneycoombe Ipplepen S. Devon no
occupation do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
My invention relates to a revolving ball which fits loosely in a semicircular
socket bearing upon three or more balls and is prevented from slipping out of the
said socket by a wire ring which is let into a groove cut on the inside of the socket.
It can be attached to the article of furniture in the same way as other castors.
Dated this 29th day of September 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Furniture Castor.
I, WILLIAM KINGDON MANN, of Stoneycoombe, Ipplepen, South Devon, no
occupation, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a revolving ball which fits loosely in a semicircular
socket bearing upon three or more balls and is prevented from slipping out of the
said socket by a wire ring which is let into a groove cut on the inside of the socket.
It can be attached to the article of furniture in the same way as other castors.
In carrying out my invention I provide a revolving ball a which fits loosely in a
semicircular socket d this said socket being provided with a countersunk perforated
flange or plate e for the purpose of fixing the castor to any article of furniture.
The revolving ball a bears against three or more balls 6 placed inside, the socket in
any convenient position and the said ball a is prevented from slipping out of the
socket d by a wire ring c which I let into a groove cut on the inside of the semi-
circular socket d as illustrated by a vertical section.
If preferable the castor may be provided with any well known attachment for
fixing the same to furniture, and in that case the plate e may be dispensed with.
This invention is constructed of any suitable metallic substance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
1. In a furniture castor, the combination of a semicircular socket d with three or
more balls b and the ring c let into a groove in the socket, substantially as herein
described and according to the accompanying drawing.
2. In a furniture castor, the combination of a revolving ball which fits in a semi-
circular socket and the balls b with the wire ring c let into a groove, substantially
as herein described and according to the accompanying drawing.
3. In a furniture castor, the combination of a ring c and a groove inside a
semicircular socket d, substantially as herein described and according to the accom-
panying drawing.
Dated this 11th day of November 1893.
Improvements in or connected with Life-saving Appliances.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 28th July, 1894-Accepted, 22nd Sept., 1994
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Life-saving Appliances.
JOSEPH RICHARDSON 13 Church Street North Shields in the County of
Northumberland Diver and Salvage Contractor do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
A flexible air vessel to be inserted into the handles of umbrellas or walking
sticks with a valve attached to the said flexible vessel projecting out of the side of
umbrella or stick and when required for use is inflated through the valve which
then closes and retains the air and so becomes a handy means of floating any
person or persons in the water.
They can be made of any suitable material such as thin india rubber fine silk or
waterproof cloth.
Dated this 30th day of September 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Life-saving Appliances.
I, JOSEPH RICHARDSON, 13 Church Street, North Shields, in the County of
Northumberland, Diver and Salvage Contractor, do hereby declare the nature of
said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A flexible or elastic air vessel is inserted into the handles of umbrellas or
walking sticks with a valve attached to said flexible vessel, projecting out of the
side of the umbrella or walking stick, and when require for use is inflated through
the valve which then closes and retains the air and the inflated vessel becomes a
handy means of floating any one in the water. The air vessel can be made of any
suitable elastic or flexible material such as india rubber, fine silk, or waterproof
cloth.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shews the appliance as fitted to an umbrella or walking stick of the actual
size comprising a hollow case D rivetted to the stick, containing the flexible or
elastic air vessel A when deflated and having a cover E connected by a " bayonet-
joint." Through a hole in the case D projects a valve nozzle B attached to the
neck of the air vessel and fitted with a valve C. Fig. 2 shews a walking stick,
with the case D attached, one-eighth the actual size, the cover E having been
detached and with the air vessel inflated, by blowing through the valve C, and
forming a life buoy. Fig. 3 shews an umbrella with the case D containing the air
vessel attached to the stick, also one-eighth the actual size, the handle forming the
cover E.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A life saving appliance consisting of an elastic or flexible air vessel which when

page_text: collapsed can be contained within a case which may form the handle of an umbrella
or walking stick provided with a valve, by which, being inflated, it becomes a life
buoy capable of supporting one or more persons in the water.
Dated this 28th day of July 1894.
JOSEPH RICHARDSON.
Improvements in Harness or other Couplings.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Harness or other Couplings.
We, JOHN ELLIOTT, 50 Camden Square, London, N.W. Railway Agent, and
ARTHUR ROGERSON F.R.C.V.S. 228 Camden Road, London, N.W. Veterinary
Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
This invention relates to improvements in couplings for harness or other uses.
Our improved coupling is intended to enable persons in charge of horses to release
the horse from the pole instantaneously. Our coupling consists of an elongated or
oval chain link A. on one side of which we construct a socket B. We attach to
this link a hook C. so formed that when the end or spike is drawn up and placed in
the socket another link is formed, which link is used as the means of attachment
to the pole chain or shaft of the vehicle. In use the oval link is attached by a
hook D to the collar or harness of the horse and when it is intended to yoke up the
horse or horses the hook D attached to this link is placed through the ordinary
ring attachment on the harness or collar and the end or spike of the hook C.
pressed into the socket of the first mentioned link A. A small link or ring E
conveniently attached is then passed over the end of the spike above the socket B
and the coupling is complete.
Should the horse fall or should it become necessary to undo the coupling it is
only necessary to move up the small ring when the large hook will fall out of the
Bocket and the horse, harness or collar, be instantly released.
Figure 1. shews the coupling fastened as it would be in use, the ring F. being
the end link of the pole chain.
Figure 2. shews the coupling as it would appear when the link E. has been
moved off the spike to undo the coupling and release the horse.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
An improved coupling for harness and other uses substantially as described.
Dated this 29th day of November 1893.
ember 1893.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Patent Agents, 45, Holborn Viaduct, London,
Agents for the Applicants.