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Improvements in Primary Voltaic Batteries.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Primary Voltaic Batteries.
I, HENRY WEYMERSCH, of The Weymersch Electric Battery Syndicate, of
No. 2 Victoria Mansions, Victoria Street in the County of Middlesex, 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:-
This invention relates to an arrangement and mode of holding and connecting the
elements of a primary voltaic battery in such a manner that any element can be
readily removed and can be at once replaced in electrical connection with the others
without involving any screwing, unscrewing or other like operations for fixing or
unfixing.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a part longitudinal section and Fig. 2 is
a part plan of a battery with its elements held and connected according to my
invention, each negative element being arranged between two positive elements.
Fig. 3 is a part plan shewing a modification in which each pair of negative
elements is combined with three positive elements.
Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, a board A of wood or other suitable insulating
material, has notches B and D cut in from its edge and has sunk in its upper face
recesses Ę containing mercury. The positive elements, which may be zinc plates Z,
are attached to metal stems S which at their tops bend over in hook form and dip
into the mercury in the recesses E. Each pair of the recesses E has connection
made by a metal arch piece F having its ends dipping into the mercury in the two
rocesses. Each negative element, which may be a slab of carbon C, has its upper
end enclosed within the loop of a metal bar H which extends along the board A
and has its farther end bent forwards and downwards into the mercury in the
recess E for the next set of elements. Referring now to Fig. 3, for each set of
elements there are two notches B¹ B³ for the negative, and three notches D' D' D'
for the positive, also three mercury recesses E' E' E', of which E¹ and E' are
The two
connected by an arch F¹, and E' and E' by another arch piece F.
negative elements are connected by branches H'H' to the bar H from which
a branch H' extends forwards and dips into the mercury in the recess E¹ of the
next set of elements.
As in all cases the electrical connections are made by hooks dipping into mercury,
any element can be lifted out through the notch of the board above it, and can be
replaced, the connection being at once made by the immersion of its hook in the
mercury.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
For supporting and connecting the elements of a primary voltaic battery, a board
with notches through which the elements can be passed, and with recesses containing
mercury in which hooks attached to the elements are immersed, substantially as
herein described.
1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Soap or Washing Powder.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr.. 1892-Accepted, 21st May, 1802
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Soap or Washing Powder.
I, ROBERT STEWART of 39, Old Hall Street in the City of Liverpool,
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 has for its object a soap or washing powder which shall be
specially valuable for saponifying grease and making it soluble in water, so that
the dirt shall no longer stick to the clothes or other thing being washed.
It is composed of 32 parts tallow or other grease, 10 parts resin, 4 parts caustic
Boda, 24 parts water, 5 parts mineral oil and 25 parts soda ash.
In giving these quantities I do not wish to bind myself to the exact quantity, as
the tallow and resin are interchangeable and can also be substituted by cotton seed
oil or other grease. The 4 parts of caustic soda can also be exchanged for 5 parts
of caustic potash or under certain circumstances ammonia.
The 24 parts of water are the amount in the finished product. As an actual
fact I prefer to add more water at the beginning and boil down until 24 parts
only are left.
With regard to the mineral oil, almost any variety that is not too volatile on the
one hand, or too solid on the other will suffice, mineral oil having about the boiling
point of water being about the best.
The soda ash is the cheapest carbonated alkali I can obtain, but other carbonated
alkalies, and even silicated alkalies can be substituted for these.
The quantities herein set forth can also be varied very considerably without
much injury and I do not therefore bind myself to these exact quantities but
simply give a good receipt.
The soap formed of these ingredients is of somewhat brittle character, and can
easily be ground up into a powder. I prefer to grind it up into a powder and
sell it in the powdered state rather than in the cake form. If in the cake form
it is best to submit it to very heavy pressure and consolidate it into cakes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion I declare that what I claim is :-
The manufacture of soup containing the herein mentioned ingredients, and in
the quantities substantially as described whether it be ground in a powder or
stamped into hard cakes by extremely heavy pressure, or even left in the granulated
form substantially as described.
Dated the 20th day of April 1892
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Cigarette.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cigarette.
OWYN AUBREY ELIAS 43 Claremont Square London, N. a Medical Student, 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 cigarette packed in sections; each section to differ from its neighbour in the
quality of tobacco with which it is packed. One brand, however, may occupy two
or more divisions provided that it be bisected with tobacco of a different flavour.
The above is loaded in the usual way, or a tube and piston may be used; the former
contrived so as to open and close to receive the tobacco which is pushed by means
of the piston into the casing of the cigarette.
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:
That by this means the flavour of one brand of tobacco to be relieved by the
flavour of the next, and so imparting throughout the cigarette, a pleasant and new
delight to the smoker.
O. AUBREY ELIAS.
Improvements in the Construction of Steam Boilers and Furnaces therefor.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1892-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Steam Boilers and Furnaces
therefor.
I, HERMANN SCHOMBURG, of 97 Alt Moabit, Berlin, N.W., Germany, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in the construction of steam boilers and
furnaces therefor, and consists in placing or forming one or more connecting tubes
or openings between the large flues or fire places of boilers heated from inside, through
the water space underneath and through the outer shell (the first opening may
extend right to the front of the boiler), thus creating openings which may be used
for the following purposes
:-
(1) For placing the usual fire bars across them or in any direction through them,
the firing being effected in the customary way (automatically or not) from the front
of the boiler.
(2) As fire places and air conduits alternately, in combination with fire brick
linings and either with or without solid or perforated fire clay structures, with the
customary or other methods of firing.
(3) For the passage of gases, flames or hot air produced outside the boiler, in
which case the usual openings in the large fire flues at the front and rear ends may
be either closed or be left open, which gases, flames and hot air are to assist in
consuming the snioke.
In the accompanying drawings A. is one of such openings and F is another
extending from the bottom B of a fire flue to the lower shell D of the boiler.
The water space E in the front of the opening A may be omitted if desired.
represent the fire bars passing through this opening, but in place of them, bars
might be arranged across the opening either horizontally or otherwise.
L, L, are air channels communicating with another such opening F to the
interior of the fire flues; the air channels and fire places may be repeated, any
suitable number of same being employed.
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 1
claim is :-
:-
In a boiler with internal flues, arranging one or more tubes or openings leading
from the lower side of the flues through the water space underneath, for the purposes
herein described and set forth.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Finishing Paper or Boards.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1892-Accepted, 28th Jan., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Finishing Paper
or Boards.
WC, FREDERIC BUTTERFIELD and WALTER RENTON, both of Bishop Monkton
in the County of York, Paper Manufacturers, 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 :-
Our invention relates to the application of heat to the polishing or finishing
plates or bowls of machinery for finishing paper or boards, or to both plates and
bowls.
We employ preferably finishing plates made or cast hollow, into the chamber of
which is introduced steam for heating the plates by means of inlet and outlet pipes,
and suitable valves for regulating the same; or in lieu of applying steam, the
plates may be heated by gas or other means, the operation of polishing or finishing
being as usual.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1. is a side elevation of polishing plate and bowl.
Fig. 2. is a plan of polishing plate.
Fig. 3. shows elevation of heated polishing bowl.
We employ preferably finishing plates A made or cast hollow, into the chamber
of which is introduced steam for heating the plates by means of inlet pipe B, and
outlet pipe C with suitable valves for regulating the same; or in lieu of applying
steam the plates may be heated by gas, water, charcoal, or other means, the
operation of polishing or finishing being as usual, the paper is placed upon the
plate A and is rubbed by the bowl D, carried by a reciprocating arm E in
the usual way.
Or the antifriction bowl D may be made hollow see Fig. 3. and heated in the
same way as the plate A, so that any one or both of the surfaces in contact with
the paper may be heated, when both are heated the paper is highly polished at
both sides.
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 :-
1. Heating polishing plates A for finishing paper in any manner for the purposes
described.
2. Heating the polishing bowls D, for finishing paper or boards in any manner
for the purposes described.
3. Heating both the polishing plates A and the bowls D, for the purposes
described.
Dated this Thirtieth day of November 1892.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicants.
Improved Means for Connecting Rain Water Pipes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 8th Sept., 1893-Accepted, 11th Nov., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Rain Water Pipes.
I ISAAC HOLLAND of South Street Manningtree in the County of Essex
Whitesmith do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A cast iron double socket for rain water pipes which will avoid the necessity for
such pipes to be cast with a socket end and thereby facilitate the use of uneven
lengths of piping and economise short lengths.
I annex a plan and section which will more accurately describe my invention.
The casting is marked on such plan with the letter A. The upper portion provides
one socket in which the upper pipe to be connected (marked B) is received and the
lower portion provides a socket in which the lower pipe to be connected (marked C)
is received. Ears for the purpose of fixing the socket to walls form part of the
casting and are pierced for nailing where shewn by the letter d.
Dated this 9th day of December 1892.
ISAAC HOLLAND.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Rain Water Pipes.
I ISAAC HOLLAND of South Street Manningtree in the County of Essex
Whitesmith 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:-
Rain water pipes have hitherto been cast with socket ends consequently much
waste has occurred where pipes have been cut for lengths differing from the
ordinary castings and it has been found impossible to utilize the lengths left without
the socket.
My invention consists of a double cast iron socket as shewn by the drawings left
with my Provisional Specification wherein the same is marked with the letter A.
The upper portion of the casting provides one socket in which the upper pipe to be
connected (marked B in such drawings) is received and the lower portion provides
a socket in which the lower pipe to be connected (marked C) is received. Ears for
the purpose of fixing the socket to walls form part of the casting and are pierced
for nailing where shewn by the letter d. Such sockets are also intended to be cast
with bends to suit all angles.
By my invention the necessity for rain water pipes to be cast with socket ends is
avoided and no waste will now accrue by the cutting of such pipes for the purpose
of obtaining the various lengths required in building operations.
Castings of my said invention may he made to fit round and square pipes of all
sizes and the sockets are so constructed as to prevent all leakage in conducting the
water downwards.
By the use of such castings with bends the necessity will frequently be avoided
for the use of cistern beads.
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 invention of an improved means for connecting rain water pipes by the use
of a double cast iron socket substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this Seventh day of September 1893.
TOLA AC HOLLAND
A New and Improved Showcard.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Feb., 1892-Accepted. 2nd Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New and Improved Showcard.
SAMUEL ARTHUR MASON FARNWORTH York Chambers Adelphi London
Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention consists in the use of a corrugated substance (see Fig. 3.) for
displaying advertisements.
The advertisement may be painted or affixed to the glass of a framed showcard
(as in Fig. 2.) the background of which is formed of corrugated metal or paper
(Fig. 3) gilded or painted so as to give prominence to the advertisement. A specimen
advertisement complete is shown in Fig. 1.
Or the advertisement may be formed of letters stamped out of corrugated paper
gilded or painted and affixed to an ordinary or reversely corrugated background
(as in Fig. 4.).
I am of opinion that the best effect is obtained in this system of advertising by
keeping the corrugations perpendicular.
Amongst the advantages of my method is first, the extreme quantity of light
reflected by means of the corrugated background (see Figs. 1 & 4) when gilded
painted or otherwise decorated; and, secondly, the economy in manufacture of a
really durable and most effective advertisement.
For instance, if the advertisement is painted upon the glass of the picture (as in
Fig. 1.) and the background (which is formed of corrugated substance decorated as
aforesaid) is enclosed all within an airtight frame, the advertisement should last
many years in good condition.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is―
The new and improved showcard substantially as above described.

page_text: TRITICUMINA
HRADE
MARK
FOOD
Fig. 3.
Self Acting Apparatus for Raising Liquid by Compressed Air or other Elastic Fluid under Pressure.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Aug., 1892-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1892
CONT LEIDDI MOLTTOAIION,
Self Acting Apparatus for Raising Liquid by Compressed Air or
other Elastic Fluid under Pressure.
I, PAUL KESTNER, of 40 Boulevard Vauban, Lille, (Nord) France, 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 self acting apparatus for raising liquid by the pressure
of compressed air or other clastic fluid, which in some cases may be steam, such
apparatus being especially applicable for raising corrosive liquids. Fig. 1 of the
accompanying drawings is a section of apparatus according to my invention, and
Fig. 2 is a section of a modified form of the apparatus.
Referring first to Fig. 1, B is a vessel supplying the liquid which is to be raised
to a cistern C by means of compressed air acting in a vessel A. with which B
communicates by a pipe T' furnished with a valve m, and with which C communi-
cates by a pipe T. A bent pipe T3 furnished with a cock R supplies the compressed
air, and on the vertical limb of this pipe, within the vessel A, is free to slide a
float which has a double valve, F arranged to close the mouth of the pipe T³,
and V arranged to close the mouth E of an escape pipe T'. The float X is of such
weight that it keeps the pipe T* closed unless it is buoyed up by liquid in the
vessel A. The action of the apparatus is as follows. When the vessel A is empty,
the float closes the pipe T and while air escapes by T¹ liquid flows from B
into A. until the float is buoyed up, closing T¹ and opening T3. Compressed air
now enters A keeping the float up, causing the valve m to close, and forcing the
liquid up the pipe T until A is emptied of liquid, and air escapes up the pipe T
relieving the pressure in A, whereupon the Hoat X descends closing Ts and
opening T"; and the action is repeated.
As shewn in Fig. 2 the pipe T enters through the lower part of T¹ and the
upper part of the float X serves as a valve to close both T and T2 when this float
rises, the separate valve m being thus dispensed with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
In apparatus for raising liquid by the pressure of air or other elastic fluid, in
combination with an operating vessel and pipes leading to and from it, a float valve
which, according as it is buoyed up or not by liquid in the vessel, opens or closes
the inlet of fluid under pressure and closes or opens the outlet for displaced air,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 31st day of August 1892.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Joints of Pipes and Pipe Fittings.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Joints of Pipes and Pipe Fittings.
I, JAMES WEBSTER, of Heath House, 82, Ryland Road, Edgbaston, Birming-
ham, in the County of Warwick, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE JOINTS OF PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS,"
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 improvements in means for making joints tight against
both air and fluid pressure between two surfaces which have been brought together
gradually, e.g. by screwing one into the other as in the case of the end of a
length of iron gas pipe and a socket into which the said pipe has to be
screwed.
The sockets and pipe ends are screwed to the same or opposite hands as may be
desired. After the process of screwing has been effected, the socket is dipped into
a bath of 1 part of tin and 2 parts of lead. The alloy coats and preserves the
outside of the socket against oxidation, and in respect of the interior thereof, it
fills the female thread with enough metal to provide a packing between the said
thread and that on the male end.
The practical advantage of the present invention is this, that the use of red and
white lead, yarn, putty and all other substances which it has been customary to
use in making a perfectly tight joint between a screwed pipe end and a socket can
now be dispensed with, inasmuch as, the above mentioned alloy deposits itself in
the female thread in sufficient quantity to effectually pack the maximum space
which the act of screwing up may leave vacant between the adjacent surfaces.
The deposited alloy is to be cooled or allowed to cool before the screwed end or
fitting is to be considered ready for use.
I prefer, as a matter of convenience, that the socket above mentioned be the part
to which the present invention be applied, inasmuch as it is more convenient to
apply the invention to a small and generally detached fitting like a socket than
to as many pipe ends.
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. Providing for packing a screwed pipe joint by means of a filling of the thread
of either the male end or the female fitting by a metallic alloy compounded and
applied as aforesaid.
2. The screwed end of a pipe or of a pipe fitting filled as to its thread with a
metallic alloy as set forth.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
No. 22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A Delivery Box for Breakfast-rolls and similar objects.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Delivery Box for Breakfast-rolls and similar objects.
I, AXEL DÖHN, of 18 Schlesischer Strasse, Berlin, 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 :-
The subject of the present application is a box particularly intended for receiving
bakers' small goods delivered every morning thus enabling the deliverer to ensure
the safe receipt of the goods by the consumer without the necessity of waiting
until the door is answered or may be having to rouse the inmates from their sleep.
One example of the manner in which such a box is constructed is given in the
annexed drawing, in front view and partial section (Fig. 1) and in lateral view
(Fig. 2).
The square box K is provided above with a slot or aperture e for inserting the
articles; this slot e being bounded on either side by obliquely placed guide-
boards gg and a door with lock and key being fitted in front of the box for the
withdrawal of the articles delivered into the box. In order to guard against the
box being emptied by abstracting the goods through the orifice for insertion an
elongated cross F (somewhat resembling a turnstile placed horizontally) revolving
round its central axis m is fitted either in front of or above the slot and in
conjunction with the two aforesaid guide-boards 9 9 almost touching the circle
described by the revolving cross precludes all possibility of abstracting the goods
by putting the hand through the orifice.
The breakfast-rolls or other goods or packages are simply laid one by one on one
of the leaves or arms of the revolving cross, their weight causing it to revolve and
thus drop the goods into the box.
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 delivery box for bakers' goods or other articles characterized by an elongated
revolving cross fitted above the slot (bounded by guide-boards) of a box which can
be opened by unlocking a side door.
Dated this 20th day of September 1892.
Improvements in Safety Lamps.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Safety Lamps.
We JOHN HEATH, Mining Engineer and WILLIAM FROST, Undermanager,
both of Sneyd Colliery, Burslem, Staffordshire 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 :-
Our invention relates to a construction of safety lamp whereby we greatly
economise the oil consumed and provide additional safety in explosive atmospheres
as we shall describe referring to the accompanying drawing which is a vertical
section of a lamp according to our invention.
A is the flat wick tube, having the usual slot B for the wire hook employed for
raising and lowering the wick. Under the wick tube is a disc C, and near the
upper part of the wick tube is a cone D attached to or forming part of the tube A,
both the disc C and the cone D being held down by the screw socket H. From
of the oil reservoir a ring E projects downwards so that when the
reservoir is charged to the level J there is an annular air space around E and
above J which allows for expansion of the oil.
the cover
We enamel the externally exposed parts of the cone D, socket H, ring F, also
of the lower part of the chimney G and of the rings between which the glass is
held so that these surfaces act as reflectors increasing the amount of light shed by
the lamp. The disc C and cone D operate in conjunction with the air space in
the oil cistern to prevent oil, particularly light oil, containing a portion of spirit,
from rising to flood the wick and so impair the light as often happens in safety
lamps.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to he performed what we claim in respect of
safety lamps is:
1. The combination of the ring E, disc C and cone D with the reservoir and
wick tube, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. The enamelling of the exposed metal surfaces so as to render them reflective.
Dated this 10th day of February 1892.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants
Improvements in Wagons for Mines, Quarries, and other purposes.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wagons for Mines, Quarries, and other purposes.
I, EDWARD HENRY BECKETT, Engineer, of Glen-eu-lan, Tan-y-grisiau in the
County of Merioneth North Wales, 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 has reference to the design and construction of wagons, and relates
more particularly to the framing or under portion which supports the bodies of
wagons used for conveying rubbish or material in and about slate mines and slate
and other quarries, and to the design and construction of the said framing in iron
or steel.
The invention is described by the annexed drawings of which
Fig. 1 represents a side elevation.
Fig. 2 represents a plan looking on top of framing, and
Fig. 3 represents a part transverse section showing the stay or support to
the body, from the main girders of the framing.
Referring to the letters on the drawing on all the views shown. The parts
marked A. are the two main girders and are made of iron or steel, and to the section
shown in Fig. 3. These two girders are tied together by means of iron or steel or
other metal rods, shown at B which pass through, or form part of, the distance
pieces marked C. and also through the web of the main girders A. and are made
secure, either by means of riveting over the ends, or screwing the ends and securing
with nuts. The top and bottom flanges of the respective girders are also tied or
braced together in the same way with rods and distance pieces, also shown and
marked C. The number of the aforesaid rods and distance pieces is not limited,
and may be one, two or more, according to the size of wagon, and the duties it has
to perform.
The stay marked D is a support to the wagon body from the framing A. and
is riveted or bolted to the body, and is secured to the framing A. by means of one
of the tie rods B.
The wagon body which may be of the ordinary description, and also the wheels,
&c. are shown by the dotted 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
1. The application of iron or steel girders of the section shown and braced
together in the manner described and substantially shown in the annexed drawing
to form the framing or support to wagon bodies as used in slate mines and slate and
other quarries and for similar purposes.
2. Also, the wrought iron or steel stays from the aforesaid framing to the sides
of the wagon body, bent and secured as substantially shown and described.
Dated this 28th day of December 1892.
E. H. BECKETT.
Improvements in Ladies' Aprons.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ladies' Aprons.
I CHARLES ELIAS of 6 & 7 Barbican in the City of 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 :-
The invention consists of running or placing a band of clastic beneath the
material of which the apron is made, from the point the bib is fastened to the skirt
of the apron & carrying it upwards, round the neck & back to the skirt of the
apron again. Sufficient elastic only is placed in the article to fit a very small
woman & the material from which the bib & collar (or shoulder strap) is made is
frilled or ruched or gaged on over the elastic.
Dotted line A indicates clastic sewn beneath the material. This elastic being
only 30 inches in length & the material 90 long causes the material to ruche or
gage itself to the same length as the elastic as shewn in the drawing & can
therefore be worn by any lady measuring from the waist upwards round the neck
& to the waist again 30 inches or more of course not exceeding 90 inches which is
an impossible measurement for any woman.
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 invention of making an apron that will fit any woman short or tall, thin or
stout at one & the same time as according to the size of the woman wearing the
article so the elastic lengthens or shortens & an immediate fit is given & further
no fastening or fixing of any kind is required as the tension of the elastic always
keeps the apron in its place.
Dated the 6th day of Sentember 1892
Improvements in Covers for Jars or Mugs.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 10th Dec.. 1892-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Covers for Jars or Mugs.
WILLIAM ARTHUR BROWN Engineer 35 West George Street Glasgow do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The object of this invention is to cover the top of jars or mugs, after the paper,
or temporary cover, or stopper, has been removed.
The invention consists of a metal cover or top, which lies flat, and covers the
mouth of jar or mug, and is hinged to a plate hanging down the side of jar or mug,
this plate is secured in its position by a spiral spring, which goes round the neck of
mug or jar, and is attached to each side of hinge plate. The hinge plate is slotted
on each side and into these slots the ends of spring are inserted, thus the lid
or cover is enabled to be raised or lowered, according to the length of neck of jar
or mug.
Dated thie 23rd day of April 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Covers for Jars or Mugs.
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR BROWN, Engineer, 35 West George Street, Glasgow, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:--
The object of this invention is to cover the tops of jars or mugs after the paper
or temporary cover or stopper has been removed.
The covering device constituting the invention and which is represented in the
accompanying drawings in side and back elevation respectively at Figures 1 and 2 as
applied to a jar and a mug, consists of a metal cover or top A which lies flat and
covers the mouth of jar or mug B and is hinged to a plate Changing down the side
of jar or mug. This plate is secured in its position by a spiral spring D which goes
round the neck of jar or mug and is attached to each side of hinge plate C. The
hinge plate C is slotted on each side or partly cut away and into these slots the
ends of the spring D or catches & secured to it are inserted and thus the lid or
cover is enabled to be raised or lowered according to the length of neck of jar
or mug.
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 cover for a jug or mug composed of a plate hinged or pivoted to a spiral spring
passed round the neck of the jug or mug substantially as described.
Dated this 9th day of December 1892.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
An Improved Sliver Can for Use in the Textile Trades.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Sept., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 14th June, 1893-Accepted, 15th July, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sliver Can for Use in the Textile Trades.
JACOB BRIDGE Machinist, Tinplate Worker and Coppersmith Paradise Works
Accrington do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Hitherto sliver cans have been made with hoops or rings attached to the top and
bottom and also with a binder attached. My improvement consists in so folding
the body of the can at each end that either or all these things may be made by the
body sheet itself thus rendering the body, hoops, and binder one continuous piece
or any one of them, instead of them being detachable as at present.
Any kind of strengthening material as for instance wire may or may not be
inserted in the foldings to stiffen the different parts.
Dated this Fourteenth day of September 1892.
JACOB BRIDGE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sliver Can for Use in the Textile Trades.
JACOB BRIDGE, Machinist Tinplate Worker and Coppersmith Paradise Works,
Accrington 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 improvement relates to a new method of making sliver cans for the textile
trades, and in order that the invention may be more clearly understood I have
hereunto enclosed a sheet of drawings which I now proceed to describe by the aid
of letters of reference marked thereon, that is to say,
Fig. 1 is a view of sliver can part in section, and Figures 2 and 3 are sectional
A shows the
views of the parts embraced in the invention on a larger scale.
folding of the continuous sheet or body at the top of can, B is the body, and C is
the binder, all of which are formed from one continuous piece of metal instead of
being attached in loose pieces as heretofore. D shows the bottom of can, and
E a bottom ring. F shews a strengthening material introduced into the folding at
the top of can for strengthening same, and G is the method of rivetting the
continuous sheet to the bottom ring.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
together with the method by which we propose to carry it into practical effect, I
hereby declare that what I claim is
The making of sliver cans in one continuous sheet so far as the body, top rim or
hoop, and binder are concerned, this result being attained by the folding of such
sheet in the manner shewn on accompanying drawings and as above described.
Dated this Thirteenth day of June 1893.
JACOB BRIDGE.
Improved Arrangement for Communicating by Telephone between several Stations.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Arrangement for Communicating by Telephone between
several Stations.
I ROBERT DANIEL SMILLIE, of 113 West Regent Street, Glasgow, North
Britain, Electrical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to obtain communication between one station
and any one of a number of other stations direct without the necessity of a central
station worked by a third party, and to have the entire system of stations excited
by one or more batteries common to all the installation or parts thereof, thus
avoiding the necessity of a local battery at each station for calling or speaking
circuits or both. This is attained by running battery wires from the positive and
negative poles of the main battery or batteries and branching therefrom to each
station.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings my improved arrangement is illustrated
diagramatically.
A multiple cable or extension of same by wires is run throughout the installation
having as many wires as there are stations. These wires are marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
A branch from each wire is brought to each station commutator or switch-board.
The wires from the battery B are marked Z and C. At each station there is an
induction coil A, microphone D, and telephone E. When the receiver is hanging
on the hook F the lever G takes the position shown in full lines.
In this position
the speaking circuit is broken and the primary circuit is also broken, but the circuit
of the call bell is closed ready for a call from any of the other stations.
When the receiver is taken off the hook F, the lever G is pulled up by the
spring H and connects the speaking circuit to the line, and at the same time closes
the circuit of the primary.
The battery circuit is prevented short-circuiting through the line when speaking
by means of an insulating piece I interposed between the primary circuit contacts
and the lever G. To communicate with any other station the plug J is inserted
in the socket having a corresponding number, and the local instrument will be
placed in circuit with the station.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination of telephone, microphone and induction-coils with connections
as described by which communication can be obtained direct to several stations
without the necessity of a central station, the whole system being actuated by a
common battery.
Deted thin lith d...
L1000
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Improved Method of and Means for Balancing Window Sashes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1892-Accepted. 4th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of and Means for Balancing Window Sashes.
I, WILLIAM JAMES TITHECOTT 90 Arran Street Roath Cardiff South
Wales Carpenter and Joiner 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 side sashes, which have no facilities for using weights,
and is intended to hang them without weights. The whole is cast in iron, and
consists of a plate A and two sides C & B pierced at F, to receive axle of pulley,
upon which turns the pulley D. Plate A is pierced by two holes H, to allow
passage of sash cord through plate A. and over pulley D. K1, K2, K 3, K 4 are
screw holes for attachment to head of sash frame. The whole being let in flush
with the face of head of sash frame, the sash cord is passed through holes H and
over pulley D, one end attached to top sash, and the other attached to bottom
sash. Fig. 1 is a side elevation, Fig. 2 is a plan, and Fig. 3 sectional end elevation.
The two sides C & B are joined together at E, to prevent sash cord slipping off
of pulley. Plate A may be faced with brass. Centre of pulley when fixed, to
coincide with centre of parting bead.
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:
Improvement in the Manufacture of Flat Brushes in Metal Cases or Bands.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Flat Brushes in Metal Cases
or Bands.
I ARTHUR LIDDON WATKINS of 77 Fitzjohn's Avenue in the County o
Middlesex Brushmaker, 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 invention relates to the manufacture of flat brushes in metal cases.
ordinary method of making such brushes is to place the bristles within the case &
fix them therein by driving nails through the case and the bristles & clinching the
nails after which the handle is fixed to the case.
My improvement consists in making the brush in the manner above described,
but in a case or band of metal only just wide enough to hold the hair or bristle
between the rivetts. The brush is then secured inside a case made in the following
manner. This outer case may be made in one piece of metal or in two halves as
may be most convenient. If made in one piece the metal must be shaped as shown
in Fig. 1 with two projections on the edge A A. These projecting portions are
now folded on to the plate until they nearly touch.
The plate is then bent to the required shape the two flattened portions being
inside & forming two hooks as shown in Fig. 2.
The outer case having been shaped but not soldered the brush is placed within it
and is pushed or drawn towards the hook end until the edge of the inner case is
secure in the hooks. The ends of the outer case are then soldered. The inner
case may be soldered to the outer & the handle fixed thereto by any of the usual
methods.
Fig. 3 shows a section of the brush as secured to the outer case which not only
conceals the rivetts but presents a plain surface which can be kept much cleaner
than when the rivetts are external, an important point when the brush is to be used
in varnish.
When the outer case is made in two halves the pieces may be made to fit each
other as is now done with some brush cases, but each half must be made with the
folded edge as already described for hooking the interior case.
After the brush has been secured to the hooks the two parts of the case are
soldered together and the brush handled in the usual way.
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 manufacture of flat brushes in metal cases or bands by fixing the hair in a
metal case by rivetting in the ordinary way & then securing the brush in an outer
case by means of the longitudinal hooks as above described.
Dated this 30th day of November 1892.
ARTHUR L. WATKIND.
Improved Sliver Divider for Condensing Apparatus.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 10th Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Sliver Divider for Condensing Apparatus.
I, JAMES BROOK Woollen Carder, of, Limefield Terrace Halifax Road
Littleboro, in the County of Lancaster 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 in using a grooved roller, in a single rubber- or double
rubber-condenser, which differs from those usually employed in the shape of the
grove.
The roller I employ having the appearence of a number of truncated cones
having the same straight line as axis, as shown by the appended drawing.
The slivers as they leave the stripers are better seperated, thereby making the
thread stronger and preventing waste from broken ends.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The use of a groved roller, as shown in the drawing appended, for single &
double rubber, condensers.
Dated this 6th dex of Av 190
JAMES BROOK.
Improved Photographic Apparatus.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Jan., 1892-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1892
JUMI LEIN OTTIC
Improved Photographic Apparatus.
FRASER SANDEMAN, 20 St. Swithin's Lane, London, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention consists in an apparatus which acts as an improved bath and also
a printing photographic press. By the addition of rests or legs it can also be used
as a "touching up or finishing" desk.
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I construct a frame (see Figure A.) of vulcanite, porcelain, or any other suitable
material, having a ledge, groove or trough, as seen in Figures A. & E. No. 6 formed
continuously round the inside edge thereof, and tapering off by preference to a
point at one or two of the corners of the frame (see Figures A. & B. No. 1).
The frame only forms the sides of the bath and I utilise the negative itself for
the bottom of the bath which being a sheet of glass or some like substance is
pressed by wooden bars or otherwise against a washer of india rubber see
Figs. A. B. C. D. E. F. No. 4 or other suitable substance fastened in the bottom
edge of the frame. The bath can be made perfectly watertight and it has the
advantage of forming a complete photographic bath with a transparent bottom
thereto, enabling the negative to remain in the bath until satisfactory and being
easily moved about by means of the frame without risk of breakage the condition
and state thereof from time to time can easily be ascertained by running the
chemicals into the trough or groove No. 6 and holding the bath up to the light.
The operator is also enabled to wash the negative without removing it from the
frame or touching it in any way.
To form a printing press the negative is reversed on the rubber ledge 4 and
the sensitized paper placed in position, the whole fastened down with a back of
suitable material Fig. D. No. 5.
Figure A. shows the front of my frame.
Figure B. shows the same with the glass negative held in position by the two
Closs bars.
Figure C. shows the back of my frame alone.
Figure D. shows the same with backing and cross bars as used for photographic
printing press.
Figure E. shows section of the lower side of frame with trough.
Figure F. shows section of the upper side of frame with trough cut away.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed I claim
1st. A photographic apparatus or bath having for its bottom the negative to be
developed.
2nd. A photographic apparatus, bath and printing frame combined substantially
as described.
Dated this 15th day of January 1892.
J. E. EVANS JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.