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Improvements in Cards upon which are Wound Light Fancy Goods.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Cards upon which are Wound Light
Fancy Goods.
I; WILLIAM SAMUEL TRACY, of 22 Longford Place, Longsight, Manchester Fancy
Lace Goods and Box Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for SAFELY PACKING & PROTECTING LIGHT FANCY GOODS to be as follows:-
To the sides of the cards upon which are wound most of the light fancy goods
used mainly for neck & sleeve trimmings, I attach an angled-flange which I call
continuous because I carry it beyond the ends of the cards so that the entire
contents of the cards are equally protected at the top, underneath, & at the ends.-
What I distinctly claim is (1st) the means of attaching the flanges to the cards, &
(2nd) of holding both flanges & cards in the position required. The (1st) I obtain
by the use of metal clips, & the (2nd) by turning the ends of the cards under &
hemming in a thick shaving of wood.

page_text: Improvements in Cards upon which are Wound Light
Fancy Goods.
I WILLIAM SAMUEL TRACY of 22 Longford Place Victoria Park Manchester
Frilling Manufacterer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CARDING
FRILLINGS OR LIGHT FANCY GOODS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
I take a card of the required size Fig. 1 and make two lines of perforation at
each end b, b, & then fold into each end a thin strip of wood Fig. 2 fastening it in
position with a pin or rivet Fig. 3. d, d. thus giving the strengthened ends c, c.
I then punch a slot at each corner e, è, e, e.
For the flange I take a card of tho required size and perforate it at the required
distance from the edge on all sides Fig. 4. slots are punched at ff and g, g. the
edges are then turned up and fastened with glued paper at each corner. Metal
clips fig. 7 bent at right angles Fig. 8 are then passed through the four slots e, c, e, e
Fig. 3 then closed and passed through the flanges at f, f. Fig. 4 half the split end
of metals is turned down under the flange and half over it giving the form of
which fig. 5 is a section. The middle part of the card is secured to the flange by
glued paper in angle form as shewn at h Fig. 6.
The slots g, g Fig. 4 are for use in carding.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is-
1. The arrangement as a whole, specially
2. The strengthened ends of the card, and
3. The means of holding the flanges securely in the required position.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MEDICINAL COMPOUNDS
Year: 1885

page_text: I CHRIST WERNER, of Buffalo, in the State of New York, United States of
America Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN MEDICINAL COMPOUNDS, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention consists of a medicinal compound especially adapted for the treat-
ment of all pulmonary complaints in their various stages. It is prepared as
follows-Take one ounce each of the following parts viz: Elecampane, Couffery, and
Spignet, one ounce of Iceland Moss, and one pound of loaf sugar or rock candy and
adding sufficient water thereto I boil these ingredients for about one hour. After
this boiling is completed I then take three quarts of cane syrup, one pint of goose-
oil and one-half pint of brandy and thoroughly mix these ingredients, after which
I add them in this state to the boiled compound hereinbefore mentioned and mix
the whole mass together until it has become quite cool when it is ready for bottling.
The above mixture in the proportions named makes a quantity of the liquid
medicine just about sufficient to fill twelve pint bottles. The proper dose is two
tablespoonfuls three times per day.
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 medicinal compound consisting essentially of Elecampane, Iceland Moss,
Conffery, Spignet, loaf sugar, or rock-candy, Cane Syrup, Goose-Oil and Brandy
combined substantially in the manner and proportions hereinbefore described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR SECURING THE CORKS OF BOTTLES
Year: 1885

page_text: I JAMES WILLIS DIXON of Hillsborough Hall Sheffield in the County of York
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
APPARATUS FOR SECURING THE CORKS OF BOTTLES to be as follows:
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The object of this invention is to secure the cork in a bottle of Champagne or
other liquor after the bottle has been opened.
The apparatus which I provide for this purpose consists of a band of horse shoe
form to embrace the neck of the bottle and capable of being closed around the
same by a moveable pin passed through the ends of the band. To the band a
frame is jointed and this frame when in an erect position arches up over the top of
the cork
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At the top of the frame there is a screw-it passes vertically through a tapped,
hole in the frame and at its upper end it has a milled head. The lower end of
the screw carries a disc attached to it so that the disc is free to turn. In securing:
the cork the apparatus is placed on the neck of the bottle and secured by passing
the pin through the ends of the horse shoe band; then when the frame is erect the
screw is turned until the disc descends on to the top of the cork and presses firmly
upon it. To open the bottle the screw has to be turned in the opposite direction
until the disc rises from the cork; the frame can then be inclined, and the cork
when thus set free can be removed.
"
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
An apparatus for securing the corks of bottles consisting of the band a frame b
pins cand pressure screw d with its head and disc f all substantially as
described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PAPER FASTENERS
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN MEADOWCROFT, Mersey View, Runcorn, in the County of Chester, Agent
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN PAPER
FASTENERS, to be as follows: —
The said pin is made of thin pliable white or yellow metal or tin; the head is of
two kinds, one a cross and the other a square, and the body of the pin is flat and
pointed.
The sizes are to be various to meet requirements. The upper part of the pin
near the head is bent underneath the head so as to leave a small passage between
the two and the pin is again bent downwards at the extremity of the head. In
using the pin the point is forced through the papers to the first bend, and the
documents are then slipped into the small passage between the head and the upper
part of the pin; the head is then firmly pressed down, and the lower part of the
pin is also pressed against the paper, which securely fastens the papers together.
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JOHN MEADOWCROFT.
John E. Walsh,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I JOHN MEADOWCROFT of Mersey View, Runcorn in the county of Chester
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 :-
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shews an elevation of my fastener with the lower part of the pin unbent
back.
Fig. 2 shews an elevation of my fastener with the lower part bent back.
Fig. 3 is a plan of fastener with cross shaped head.
Figs. 4 and 5 are perspective views of both cross shape and square headed
fasteners.
The said pin is made of thin pliable white or yellow metal or tin, the head is of
two kinds, one a cross headed (see Figs. 3 and 5) and the other a square headed
(see Fig. 4) and the body of the pin is flat and pointed.
The sizes are to be various to meet requirements; the upper part of the pin near
the head is bent underneath the head (see Figs. 1. 2. 3 and 4) so as to leave a small
passage between the two, and the pin is again bent downwards at the extremity of
the head.
In using the pin the point is forced through the papers to the first bend, and the
documents are then slipped into the small passage between the head and the
upper part of the pin, the head is then firmly pressed down, and the lower
part of the pin is also pressed against the paper, so doubly securing the papers
together.
The pin having only one point, it is pressed through the paper more easily, makes
but one small hole in the papers.
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
Fasteners for paper having the part near the head bent back, so as to form a
neck for the reception of the papers for further security as shewn and described.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.
and other purposO WA TO DRIVE FANS FOR VENTILATING AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: and other purposO8:-
I, CHARLES JAMES HENDERSON, Gentleman of N° 6 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh do hereby declare the nature of my invention for UTILISING THE
FLOW OF WATER TO DRIVE FANS FOR VENTILATING AND OTHER PURPOSES to be
as follows:
An Implement for producing a current of air, by the combined means of small
jet of water driving a small Motor and at the same time a small air Fan.
The two to be placed on a stand close together, on the same axle or spindle, so
as to save power.
For ordinary domestic use, a small jet of the water, entering the cistern, will
answer the purpose and without necessarily interfering with the supply to the
cistern.
Where an ample supply of water can be had the apparatus can be increased in
dimensions and power.

page_text: and other Purposes.
CHARLES JAMES HENDERSON Gentleman N 6 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh
do hereby declare the nature of his invention for UTILIZING THE FLOW OF WATER
TO DRIVE FANS FOR VENTILATING AND OTHER PURPOSES and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
:-
Any small rotary Water Motor or motive power, to be driven by a small jet
of water from the water pipe entering the building for domestic use, or its connec-
tions The spindle of the wheel to be extended a few inches and on it a Fan with
several wings, a few inches in diameter to be fixed, enclosed in a circular case of
the usual form, preferably of non vibratory material-Which case as well as the
water motor to be attached to an iron stand; the discharge of air at the rim, to
be directed to 'where it is wanted, and if to pass over a hot surface, the heat
so acquired will materially aid the warming as well as the ventilation of the
apartment.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of. my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st Making use of the water power existing in the water pipe.
2nd Forming the Fan upon the spindle, and so saving power.
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LINK MOTION FOR WORKING THE SLIDES OR VALVES OF STEAM AND OTHER FLUID PRESSURE ENGINES
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS BRYCE-DOUGLAS of Seafield, Ardrossan, in the County
of Ayr, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "LINK
MOTION FOR WORKING THE SLIDES OR VALVES OF STEAM AND OTHER FLUID
PRESSURE ENGINES and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
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My invention relates to the arrangement of levers and links for working the
slides or valves of steam or other fluid pressure engines, to stop, start, reverse, or
to vary'expansion.
The motion for this purpose is derived from that of the piston rod combined with
a movement obtained from a single eccentric.
The levers and links which employ may be variously arranged to suit the
particular forms and conditions of the engines to which they are applied, as illus-
trated by the accompanying drawings, in which corresponding parts are marked by
similar figures of reference.
Referring to Fig. 1 I link to the piston rod crosshead on end of the lever 1 which
is free to oscillate on a moveable fulcrum 2 on one arın of a bell crank 20 oscillating
on a stationary fulcrum 21. The other end of lever 1 is connected by the rod 5
to the valve or slide rod 6. 'I joint a link 22 from the other arm of the bell
crank 20 and an eccentric rod 23, by a pin to a block sliding in the curved link 4
which is mounted on a stationary fulcrum 3.
The direction of the engine's motion and the grade of expansion are determined
by the inclination of the curved link 4 which can be varied by the link 13 and
arm 14,
Fig. 2 shews a modification of the arrangement in Fig. .1 dispensing,with the
bell crank 20.
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

page_text: I claim, in respect of link motion for working the slides or valves of steam and
other fluid pressure engines, is
In combination with the lever 1 oscillating on a moveable fulcrum in time
with the piston and linked to the valve rod, the curved link 4 fitted with a
sliding block which is linked to the fulcrum of the lever 1 and is caused to recipro-
cate along the link 4 by an eccentric, substantially as described with reference to
Figs. 1 and 2.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRICYCLES
Year: 1885

page_text: JOSEPH LEE of 36 Bradford Road, Somers Road Southsea Portsmouth in the
County of Hampshire Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRICYCLES to be as follows:-
By having Couplings fixed on Axle and Frame.
The Axle will have a Flange Coupling, and will be in two halves, when
Machine is disconnected; one half internal the other half external, each half can
be brazed on Axle, and when Tricycle is required to be connected each half will be
coupled and secured with Steel Bolts.
The other Coupling will be a plain Socket Coupling which will disconnect the
Frame if required and will when coupled be secured with 2 Steel Pins or Cotters
with Check Nuts. These Couplings can be applied to any kind of Tricycle and
when disconnected will admit it being taken through any ordinary sized doorway.
The Drawings of both Couplings are full size.
Fig. 1. Is the end view of Flange Coupling.
Fig. 2. Is the Sectional Elevation disconnected Letter D. Represents the Axle
of Tricycle and projects one inch through one half of Coupling, the other half of
Coupling is fixed, the same distance over the end of Axle so as to allow the Axle to
fit inside each Coupling; and it is shewn on Drawing, that one half of Coupling is
recessed out a quarter of an inch; to admit the other half being fitted that much
inside, which makes it extra strong but reduces the width when Coupled.
Fig. 3. Is the elevation of Flange Coupling connected, with Steel Bolts and Nuts
complete, and can be fixed on Axle, either by being brazed or with Steel Pins.
Letter A. Is the end view of Socket Coupling.
B. Is the sectional elevation disconnected.
C. Is the elevation of Socket Coupling connected on the Frame.
D Represents part of Frame connected with Steel Tapered Pins to the Socket
Coupling.
AN IMPROVED SEWING NEEDLE
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM RUTTON MAY, of 109 Queen's Road, Dalston in the County of
Middlesex, Lecturer in Science; do hereby declare the nature of said invention for
"AN IMPROVED SEWING NEEDLE" to be as follows:-
My invention has reference to an improved form of sewing needle, into the eye
of which a thread can be slipped instead of having to be passed end wise there-
through in the ordinary way. My needle is made with an eye of ordinary form
and with an opening into such eye at the foreward end through that part of the
needle that surrounds the eye,-thus, there is formed a hook-like part the point of
which is so shaped as not to catch in the material through which the needle is
passed when in use.
W. LLOYD WISE,
Applicant's Agent.

page_text: I, WILLIAM RUTTON MAY, of 109 Queen's Road, Dalston in the County of
Middlesex, Lecturer in Science, 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
My invention has reference to an improved form of sewing needle, into the eye
of which a thread can be slipped instead of having to be passed endwise there-
through in the ordinary way. My needle is shewn to an enlarged scale in the
annexed drawing. It is made with an eye A of ordinary form and with an
opening B into such eye at the foreward end that is to say at the end furthest from
the needle point through that part of the needle that surrounds the eye,—thus
there is formed a hook-like part C the point of which, as clearly represented by
the drawing is so shaped as not to catch in the material through which the needle
is passed when in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I hereby declare
that I am aware that various forms of needles have been proposed to be made with
slits or openings into the eyes thereof to enable thread to be introduced into the
eye without having to pass it endwise there through according to the ordinary
process of threading. Therefore, I make no general claim to the manufacture of
needles with slits or openings formed through the material surrounding the eye,
but what I claim is the improved needle as described and shewn in the annexed
drawing.
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Smoke in Steam Boilers.
Year: 1885

page_text: Smoke in Steam Boilers.
I ALFRED HUGH WILLIAM BROWN of 1 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall in the County
of Middlesex, Naval Architect, do hereby declare the nature of said Invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN MEANS FOR ECONOMIZING FUEL AND CONSUMING SMOKE IN
STEAM BOILERS, to be as follows:-
The present invention relates to improvements upon an invention described in
the specification of Letters Patent dated April 30, 1884, No 7050 which describes
the employment of a tubular hanging bridge in combination with the ordinary
furnace bridge and with a descending passage between them.
Now I have found that in order to abstract as much as possible of the heat
contained in the products of combustion passing over the furnace bridge it has
been necessary to form the passages through the hanging bridge so narrow that in
addition to somewhat obstructing the draft they also become speedily choked.
In order to obviate these difficulties I employ two or more hanging tubular
bridges fixed at a short distance apart from each other and I form the passages
through such tubular hanging bridges sufficiently wide to prevent the possibility
of their becoming choked whilst by the employment of more than one such
hanging tubular bridge, the unconsumed particles still remaining in the products
of combustion after passing the first are consumed by passing through the other
or others of such hanging bridges thereby increasing the heat and economizing
the fuel.
The improvements above described are applicable to various descriptions of land
and marine boilers.

page_text: each other and I form the passages through such bridges d d sufficiently wide to
prevent the possibility of their becoming choked whilst by the employment of more
than one such bridge & the unconsumed particles still remaining in the products of
combustion after passing the first are consumed by passing through the other or
others of such hanging bridges & thereby increasing the heat and economising
the fuel.
These improvements are applicable to various descriptions of land and marine
boilers.
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 employment of two or more hanging tubular bridges in combination with
the ordinary furnace bridge c substantially as herein shown and described.
Year: 1885

page_text: We ARTHUR COLLINS AUSTER and ALFRED WHORWOOD AUSTER both of Crown
Works 11 and 12 Barford Street South Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of our said 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 improvements in carriage lamps and reference
in particular to that part of the lamp which holds the candle which has hitherto
been very liable to drop out when carelessly put into position in the body of the
lamp. This invention renders it almost impossible for such an accident to occur.
In order that our invention may be well understood and easily carried into
practice we have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which there is
illustrated an ordinary carriage lamp in most respects but made according to my
invention in the parts hereafter to be explained.
Figure 1. is a side elevation of the lamp showing the door open on the left side.
Figure 2 is a plan of the same lamp also showing the door opened upon its
hinge A.
Figure 3. is a side elevation of the socket into which the candle is placed as it
appears when removed out of the lamp body.
Now the socket Figure 3 is made with a shoulder 6' upon the part B which bears
against the bottom c¹ of the outer casing of the lamp C. The top part or cap D is
Inade to screw on a neck upon the top of the socket and it may be varied in shape
and be finished with a bead of wire. In all cases however it is necessary to have
the groove E which is made deep and substantial and it runs all around the socket
so that the socket cannot possibly be entered into the body of the lamp wrong
which is a most important thing in carriage lamps as it prevents the driver from
fumbling. Upon the door H I from a projection K which is made sufficiently long
to enter the slot M penetrating into the groove E which stands just opposite when
the collar b¹ rests against the shoulder c and thus when the door H is shut the
socket cannot possibly be removed. It will therefore be seen that the socket cannot
be possibly put in wrongly and that it must be locked when the door is shut. The
locking is also substantially done with a very good hold extending more than half
around the circumference of the socket and groove E so that there is no danger of
the socket slipping.

page_text: It is evident that the effect would be the same if the socket continued down-
wards from E to b¹ only the size of the small diameter of the recess or groove.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
The improvements in carriage lamps of a socket carrying a groove E or equiva-
lent continuous shoulder into or under which a projecting bolt K enters as and for
the purpose substantially as herein set forth.
An Improved Instrument [to be Worn on the Finger] for Cutting or Severing Cotton, Silk, Thread, String, and similar Substances. SIREADIMILAR
Year: 1885

page_text: An
Improved Instrument [to be Worn on the Finger] for
Cutting or Severing Cotton, Silk, Thread, String, and similar
Substances.
I, CHARLES THOMAS SCOWEN of Kandy in the Island of Ceylon Planter do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED INSTRUMENT TO BE
WORN ON THE FINGER FOR CUTTING OR SEVERING COTTON SILK THREAD STRING
AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
It consists of a hook or blade or stud the inner edge of which is sharpened for
the purpose of severing cotton silk thread string and similar substances used in
needlework and in packing and which is fixed to a ring either split or continuous
which can be placed on the finger or over the thimble or it can be permanently
attached by riveting or otherwise to the thimble The said cutting instrument
may be formed or made in the various ways shewn in the drawings A. B. C. D
and E.
Drawing "A" shews a ring "a" being the book or blade attached thereto and
forming part of the ring and which ring can be placed on the finger or on
a thimble.
Drawing "B" shews the thimble "a"being the hook or blade attached thereto
and forming part thereof.
Drawing "C" shews a thimble "a" being the stud, the shank of which is
sharpened, attached thereto and forming part thereof.
Drawing "D" shews a tailors thimble "a" being the hook or blade attached
thereto and forming part thereof.
Drawing "E" shews a split ring placed on a thimble which ring can at pleasure
be removed "a" being the hook or blade attached thereto and forming part thereof.
This ring can also be used on the finger.
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
[ claim is
A cutting hook blade or similar instrument combined with a ring or other
support or attached to a thimble substantially as herein described and illustrated in
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this twenty fourth day of October 1885
Improvements in Open Grates and Stoves for the Saving of Fuel and Consuming the Smoke thereof.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Open Grates and Stoves for the Saving of
Fuel and Consuming the Smoke thereof.
I, EDWARD JOHNSON "Master Mariner" & Manager of the Isle of Wight
Oyster Fishery Co Ld Tower House Newport Road in the County of Hants
West Cowes I.W do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN OPEN GRATES & STOVES FOR THE SAVING OF FUEL AND CONSUMING
THE SMOKE THEREOF to be as follows:-
:-
A hollow cone or pyramid shaped apparatus with a moveable cap fitted to the
top thereof for cooking purposes, the cone or pyramid having slots cut at intervals
all round for the admission of oxygen, thereby causing a perfect combustion of the
fuel by which it is surrounded, the cone or pyramid shaped apparatus being placed
in the bottom of the grate before lighting the fire; the apparatus to be made of
cast iron, fireclay, asbestos, or any other substance that will remain indistructable
in fire.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Open Grates and Stoves for the Saving of
Fuel and Consuming the Smoke thereof.
I, EDWARD JOHNSON "Master Mariner" and Manager of the Isle of Wight
Oyster Fishery Company "Limited" Tower House Newport Road West Cowes
Isle of Wight in the County of Hants do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN OPEN GRATES & STOVES, FOR THE SAVING OF
FUEL & CONSUMING THE SMOKE THEREOF and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
A hollow cone or pyramid shaped apparatus having a lose plug and a trivet
fitted to the top thereof for cooking purposes, the cone or pyramid having slots at
intervals all round, the cone with the plug in, being placed at the bottom and in
the centre of Grate when lighting the fire, and when it becomes red hot the air
within becomes heated and rarefied and is forced by the cold air at the bottom of
the grate through the slots in the cone thereby causing a perfect combustion of the
fuel by which it is surrounded igniting the gases contained in the fuel causing a
bright flame which would otherwise pass away as smoke.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what
I claim is:
A hollow cone with or without lose plug & trivet made from any fire resisting
material, of any shape or size to suit requirements of grate for which it is to be a
used and for the purposes herein before set forth.
IMPROVEMENT IN HAIR CURLERS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, JAMES GREGORY of Warstone Buildings Warstone Lane, Birmingham in the
County of Warwick Jeweller do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENT IN HAIR CURLERS, to be as follows:-
A flat or half round piece of lead of various lengths widths and thicknesses.
covered by silk, cotton or any other coverings of various colours, having on the
ends small caps or cups, to prevent the said silk or cotton from fraying out on the
centre is placed a piece of metal secured at one end with claws, the other end being
left loose which allows the hair to be placed between-the hair is then rolled up in
the said invention and the ends of the lead are bent over which prevents the hair
from coming loose.

page_text: I, JAMES GREGORY of Warstone Buildings Warstone Lane, Birmingham in the
County of Warwick Jeweller I do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENT IN HAIR CURLERS and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
A flat or half round piece of lead of various lengths and thicknesses covered by
silk cotton or any other coverings of various colours having on the ends small caps
or cups to prevent the said silk or cotton from fraying out-on the centre is placed
a piece of metal secured at one end with claws the other end being left loose which
allows the hair to be placed between--the hair is then rolled up in the said
invention and the ends of lead are bent over which prevents the hair from coming
loose.
In order that my Invention may be more fully understood, I hereto annex a sheet
of drawings in illustration thereof:-
Fig. 5 is a strip of lead made in various lengths, shapes and sizes half round or
double half round as fig. 8, which is covered by silk, hair cotton or like material of
various colours (see c fig. 1).
Fig. 7 a cap made of brass or any other metal, which fits on the end of lead over
the said covering to prevent the covering from coming unwoven, (see a fig. 1).
Fig. 6 is a piece of metal which is fastened one end with claws (see d fig. 2) in
the centre of the said lead (as b, fig. 1).
Figs. 1. 2. 3 represent the different elevations of the hair curler complete.
Fig. 4 shows the ends of curler bent over which prevents hair from coming loose
after it has been rolled up in the said invention.
By the use of my invention the hair is placed under the strip (B fig. 1) and
rolled round it, the ends being made of lead and plyable, can be easily bent over to
prevent the hair from coming loose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1st The metal slip under which the hair is placed.
2nd An article by which the hair can be easily curled.
3rd It being made of various colours it can be worn without being seen.
4th It being made of an article soft and light it can be worn to sleep in without
being injurious to the wearer.
5th The cap on the ends to prevent the covering from fraying out.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ADJUSTABLE CHAIRS
Year: 1885

page_text: I GEORGE HENRY LOVELAND, of 110 Bromley Street, Commercial Road, in the
County of Middlesex, Designer, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN ADJUSTABLE CHAIRS," and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture an improved form of adjustable
chairs, suitable for a carving chair: a dining room chair: a smoking chair, a music
chair, and for other analogous purposes.
The frame of the chair (with the exception of the seat) is formed in a substantial
manner, and in accordance with any of the styles now adopted; but the seat is
made moveable and capable of resting on the frame provided for that purpose, and
also of being raised above such frame and supported upon two rods, or other
suitable supports, at various heights.
When the seat is raised to the full extent, the arms are thereby reduced in
height above the seat and thereby form brackets similar to those of an ordinary
lady's easy chair, and is suitable for a music chair. When the seat is lowered to
the height of a drawing room small chair the height of the arms from the seat is
thereby increased. It is obvious, therefore, that the height of the arms above the
Beat governed by the height of the seat from the floor. When the seat is put
in its lowest position the arms are usually about 8 inches high (which is about the
height of ordinary chair arms).
The chairs may also be made of heavier dimensions suitable for the Dining room,
and combine a carving chair Dining and smoking chair. For Office use they can
be used for writing purposes and, by lowering the seat, the chair can readily be
converted into a useful smoking chair of the usual height, or the seat can be placed
in its lowest position and would then form a very comfortable easy chair.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing, being a perspective
view of my invention. a is the moveable seat. bb are two rods which pass
through the front frame, holes c c being made therein for that purpose. Metallic
plates are fitted to the back frames at d d. The ends of the rods are screw
threaded, to screw into corresponding holes made in the plates. When the seat a
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page_text: is in its lowest position it rests on the staves e e, but when raised above, that
position it rests on the bars or rods b b.
Instead of supporting the seat on rods, when raised, thumb bolts, brackets, or
springs and ratchets may be used for that purpose..
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 manufacture and use of chairs fitted with moveable seats, capable of being
raised, lowered and adjusted, substantially as herein before described and shewn. on
the drawing.
NING TABLE
Year: 1885

page_text: JOHN ROBERT WINWARD Bradley Fold Nr Bolton I do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IRONING TABLE to be as follows:-
I enclose drawing to a scale of 1 = 1 foot. Fig. 1 shows a side view, You will
see that the legs A swivels on a wood spindle in the centre so that the table may
be raised or lowered by the in iron spindle resting in the wood rack underneath,
which is made so thin so as to spring a little.
:
Fig. 2 shows the table when closed up, the legs A close inside of B, then both
together close underneath the board working on two screws as shown in C.
I wish to claim for invention the crosslegs working on a swivel which causes
the top of table to overhang at the ends which is a great advantage.
Dated this 17th den of NowAmhan 100k

page_text: I, JOHN ROBERT WINWARD formerly of Bradley Fold near Bolton in the County
of Lancaster, Millwright, but now of Number 2 Washington Street Accrington in
the said County do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IRONING
TABLE" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
An Ironing Table as shewn upon the drawing hereunto. annexed and whereon
Fig. 1 shews the shape of the Table Top, Fig. 2 side view of Table when opened,
near the round end of board A is a cross piece secured fast underneath on which
two of the legs B are pivoted and united by wood spindles across. The other two
légs C are united in the same manner and made to swivel on a centre pin allowing
the legs to be opened or closed as required. A small iron spindle passes through
the legs C near to the top which gears or interlocks into the teeth of the rack fixed
underneath the narrow end of the Table Top. The rack is so made as to spring
and hold the spindle in any of the teeth as required. Fig. 3 shews the table when
folded. The legs C close inside the legs B and altogether fold under the Table
when required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is―
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The toothed rack underneath the Table Top which is the means of raising or
lowering the Table to any required height.
IMPROVE- MENTS IN AND RELATING TO SLEEVE PROTECTORS
Year: 1885

page_text: "
I, ROSCOE GREEN TURNER, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States of
America, Book-keeper, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN AND RELATING TO SLEEVE PROTECTORS 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 that class of sleeve protectors which are employed by
book-keepers, clerks and others for preventing the cuffs of the shirt and lower
portion of the sleeves of the coat from becoming soiled or prematurely worn out,
and it consists in a novel construction and arrangement of the parts as hereinafter
fully set forth, the object being to produce a more effective and otherwise desirable
article of this kind than is now in ordinary use.
The nature of the improvement will be readily understood by all conversant
with such matters from the following explanation, its extreme simplicity rendering
an elaborate description unnecessary.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is an isometrical perspective view of my improved sleeve protector; and
Figure 2 a like view showing a modification of the same.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in both figures of the
drawing,
A represents the body of the protector which may be made of leather, cloth,
india-rubber, or any other suitable material, leather being preferable.
In form the body is flaring or tunnel-shaped, being largest at its inner end f,
and smallest at its outer end m.
All parts of the body A are preferably integral, or formed in one piece; and
between its sides z, z an elastic gore is inserted, as shown at B in Figure 1, the gore
being secured to the body by rows or series of stitches which pass through and
through the body and gore as shown at t.
The gore is preferably widest at d and narrowest at h, as it is essential that the
protector should "give" or stretch more at the smaller than it does at the larger
end, in order that it may be passed over the hand readily and contract around the
wrist properly when in position for use.
The gore may extend the entire length of the body, as shown in Figure 1, or it
may be inserted in the form of a gusset as shown in Figure 2, as preferred.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
First. A sleeve protector having a body composed of leather or other suitable
material and provided with an elastic gore or gusset, substantially as described.
Second. A sleeve protector having one of its ends larger than the other, said
protector being provided with an elastic gore or gusset which is wider at the small
end of the protector than it is at its opposite end, substantially as, and for the
purpose, set forth.
Third. The improved sleeve protector consisting of the body A, and the gore B,
constructed and arranged substantially as described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FORM OF GRIDS FOR FIXING IN OUTLETS TO ROOF GUTTERS
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JAMES BLACKA, of Victoria Villa, Victoria Road, Todmorden, in the County
of York, General Building Contractor and Decorator, do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FORM OF GRIDS FOR FIXING IN OUTLETS
TO ROOF GUTTERS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My Invention of Improvements in the form of grids for fixing in outlets to Roof
Gutters, relates, first, to the general form of the grid, which is full of perforations,
which allows the water to run freely round same, so that if leaves or other matter
accumulate in the gutter on one side of the grid, the water will run past and escape
on the other side. The height of the grid is made greater than the depth of gutter
and the grid being perforated in every part, enables the water to run off even when
the gutter is filled with accumulated matter or sediment.
Secondly. The attachment of a tube to the grid holds it securely in its position,
so that it cannot possibly be displaced by any pressure of wind, or by birds, cats,
or other animals.
The Tube is perforated in the same manner as the grid, and is made the same
diameter as the outlet from gutter, and extends if required down through the
receiving head to the outlet pipes, so that where the same is wholly or partially
uncovered, it prevents any birds forming their nests, so as to stop up the pipes
(which is a frequent occurence) and yet allows any water to drain off into the pipe
through the perforations of the Tube.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, represents an end view of the grid. Fig 2, a side view, and Figure 3, an
inverted view of the same. Fig. 4, is a general view of a portion of a gutter,
showing the mode of attaching the grid thereto.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
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The form of grid with the Tube attached thereto, and the mode of perforating
the same, as and for the purposes herein before described.
IMPROVING THE MAKE OF BEETLES
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, JAMES MCKEAN of Laragh Mills, near Castle Blayney in the County of
Monaghan Ireland, Spinner, manufacturer and finisher do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVING THE MAKE OF BEETLES and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The Beetle is made about double the width of the ordinary beetle, that is: as
wide as the present beetle and the head of the "Key" used in lifting it (K Fig 1)
and instead of morticing and introducing a key, a "gap" (G. Fig 2) is cut out, to
permit of the "wyper" for lifting it, to revolve, and, in so doing, the wyper comes
in contact with the upper part of this gap, which is cut square, to correspond, in
position and form, with the present key. This part is shod with iron to reduce
both friction and wear and tear. If it be desirable to compensate for the loss of
balance, by the cutting of the gap, that half of the beetle may be extended above
the other half as shown in the drawing at E or a second gap may be cut in the
opposite side of beetle as shown at G', in which case the beetle is reversible.
the beetle is balanced, as the part immediately acted upon by the wyper, (B¹) is
equivalent in weight to that portion of the beetle which is beyond the sweep of
the wyper, (B) so that the lift and fall is naturally more perpendicular, and not
depending entirely upon guide-rails to keep it so.
Thus
Where the make of the Beetling-engine renders it undesirable, or impossible, to
have the full width of the beetle at the bottom, it may be cut away, as shewn by
the dotted line below the gap, and the loss in weight and balance, can be
compensated for, by still further extending it at E.
All the advantages of this new form of beetle, can be obtained, by bolting two of
the ordinary beetles together, in such fashion that the one rests upon the key of
the other, as shewn in Fig: 3.
DECADEMIAN
DRAWINAN

page_text: Fig 3. B-ordinary beetle as in fig: 1.; B¹ ordinary beetle bolted to B, so that
it rests upon K.-key of beetle B, which butts against K'-key of beetle B¹;
I-iron shoeing to protect key where wyper lifts it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The making of a beetle and the portion corresponding to the "key" in the
ordinary beetle, in one piece.
2. The novelty of shoeing with iron the portion acted upon by the "wyper," for
raising the beetle.
3. The novelty of shape, by which the balance of the beetle is maintained in
rising and falling.
4. The novelty of bolting together two of the present ordinary beetles, so as to
possess all the advantages of the new beetle.
Dated this 27th day of March 1885.
Year: 1885

page_text: що щучку шуми
therewith.
I RICHARD JAMES SECUNDUS JOYCE of the firm Weintraud Joyce and Company,
18 Aldermanbury, London, Warehousemen do hereby declare the nature of the
invention (a communication from abroad by George Korn of Chicago, U.S.A. Scissor
Maker) to be as follows:-
This invention relates to constructing the finger hole frames of scissors with a
projection (or one of said frames only), hollowed or forked and provided with a
hole made transversely through the cheeks of the fork and fitting therein a tracing
wheel of any suitable diameter and thickness with points or markers by which
the tracing or marking can be effected the scissors being otherwise of the usual
construction for cutting purposes.
).
H. GARDNER,
Agent for the said R. J. S. Joyce:

page_text: An Improved Construction or Arrangement of Finger Hole
Frames of Scissors and the Employment of a Tracing Wheel
therewith.
I RICHARD JAMES SECUNDUS JOYCE of the firm Weintraud, Joyce and Company
18 Aldermanbury,, London, Warehousemen do hereby declare the nature of this
invention which has been communicated to me from abroad by George Korn of
Chicago, U.S.A. Scissors Maker, 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 constructing the finger hole frames of scissors with a
projection (on one of said frames only) hollowed or forked and provided with a
hole made transversely through the cheeks of the fork and to fitting therein
a tracing wheel of any suitable diameter and thickness with points or markers by
which the tracing or marking can be effected, the scissors being otherwise of the
usual construction for cutting purposes.
This invention will be clearly understood by reference to the annexed drawings
in which Figure 1 is a view of a pair of scissors A with tracing wheel B in a
hollow, a recessed or forked projection C on one of the finger hole frames D, said
tracing wheel B being provided with points or markers E, E. Figure 2 illustrates
the method of using the combined scissors and tracing wheel for tracing purposes
the marks or incisions F so made being shown.
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
Combining a tracing wheel on or to one of the finger hole frames of a pair of
scissors as herein before described and substantially as shown on the annexed
drawings.