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Improvements in Knife-cleaning Apparatuses.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13:h Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 13th June, 1890-Accepted. 13th Aug. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Knife-cleaning Apparatuses.
ROBERT LIVESEY BAILES Commission Agent 72 Herrington Street Sunderland and
EDWARD WILLIAM CAMPBELL Clerk 14 Aubrey Terrace Sunderland do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The Invention consists in affixing stone, slate, steel, or composition to any knife
cleaning apparatus on which to sharpen knives &c.
The form of the sharpening attachments would be an oblong sharpener constructed of
stone, slate, steel, or composition of cement say 5 x 2 x thick or square, according
to the varied sizes and designs of the knife cleaning apparatuses.
Dated this 29th day of October 1889.
ROBERT L. BAILES.
E. W. CAMPBELL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Knife-cleaning Apparatuses.
ROBERT LIVESEY BAILES of 72 Herrington Street Sunderland Commission Agent,
and EDWARD WILLIAM CAMPBELL of 14 Aubry Terrace Sunderland Clerk 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 in attaching to knife cleaning apparatuses a means of
sharpening as follows-The form of the sharpening attachments would be an oblong
sharpener constructed of stone slate steel or composition say 5 x 2 x thick according
to the varied sizes of the knife cleaning apparatuses in some cases they may be made
square-The sharpening attachment may be fixed to any part of the knife cleaning
board or machine.
Figures 1 and 2 shew sharpening stone attached to ordinary revolving knife cleaning
machine at points mark A on Fig. 1 and B on Fig. 2.
Figures 3 and 4 shew ordinary knife board with sharpening stone attached at points
marked C, on Fig. 3 and D on Fig. 4.
Having now particularly described the nature of our said Invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is-
Improvements in knife cleaning apparatuses by affixing knife sharpening material.
Dated this Twelfth day of August 1890
ROBERT L. BAILES.
EDWARD WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
Improvements in the Construction of Pocket Razors.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 10th Apr., 1890-Accepted. 7th June, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Pocket Razors.
ARTHUR BENJAMIN BALL Cutler 82 Well Road Heeley & JonN BLYDE Cutlery
Manufacturer Clintock Works Milton Street both in Sheffield & County of York
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Construction of handles for Razors in one part instead of ordinary method of two
parts rivetted together.
ARTHUR B. BALL.
JOHN BLY DE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Pocket Razors.
ARTHUR BENJAMIN BALL, 82 Well Road, Heeley, in the County of York, Cutler,
and JOHN BLYDE Clintock Works Milton Street Sheffield in the County of York, 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:
According to this invention, we fix a solid handle with slit to receive the blade,
instead of the ordinary handle, consisting of two parts pinned together.
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ARTHUR BENJAMIN BALL.
JOHN BLYDE.
Improvements in Hand Lamps for Gas-lighting and other Purposes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Improvements in Hand Lamps for Gas-lighting and other
Purposes.
I, William HenRY NORTHCOTT of 7, St. Mary's Road, Peckham, in the county
of Surrey Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in whit
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide a simple hand lamp for lighting gas in a
convenient manner and other purposes. The lamp is intended preferably for burning
benzoline and may be constructed in several forins, three of the most simple being
shewn in the annexed drawing.
Fig. 1 shews a lamp consisting of a brass or other tube of any convenient length.
closed at its lower end and provided with a screwed cap carrying the wick in the usual
manner. The tube is lined on the inside with loose cotton or wool and may be turned
and lacquered or enameled on the outside as desired.
Fig. 2 is a similar lamp fitted with a telescopic arrangement of tubing for drawing
out when required and provided with a handle at its lower end. In this case the body
of the lamp is shorter in length and somewhat larger in diameter.
Fig. 3 gives a section of a lamp of ordinary construction but having a tubular
recess on the bottom, into which a stick of any required length may he inserted so as
to make the lamp useful for lighting gas jets ont of ordinary reach. The flame in
each case may be protected by a shield fitting over the wick tube & having suitable
openings.
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 modification of hand lamps having a tubular stem or body as hereinbefore

page_text: described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing adapted to be used for lighting
gas jets out of ordinary reach and for other purposes.
2. In hand lamps for lighting gas jets and other purposes, the telescopic arrange-
ment for adjusting the length of the lamp as hereinbefore described & illustrated in
the accompanying drawing.
3. The combination of an ordinary benzoline lamp with a stick or rod of any
required length, for the purposes set forth above, the lamp being provided with a
socket or other convenient arrangement for the attachment of the rod to the lamp,
when used for lighting gas jets out of ordinary reach or for other purposes.
Dated this 8th day of April 1889.
WILLIAM HENRY NORTHCOTT.
Improvements in Boxes or Baskets for Containing Sweetmeats, Bonbons, Flowers, and other Articles suitable for Presents.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boxes or Baskets for Containing Sweetmeats,
Bonbons, Flowers, and other Articles suitable for Presents.
I, SARA Ross THOMPSON, of Hawkhurst, Rosser, C.P.R., Canada, do hereby
declare the nature of this Invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This Invention relates to improvements in boxes for containing presents such as
above mentioned, and consists in forming such boxes in the shape of one or more
letters of the alphabet, so that the donor can select a box in the form of the initial
letter, or letters, of the name of the recipient.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings represents an isometrical projection of a box
constructed according to my Invention, and Fig. 2 is a section thereof through the
dotted line, x.
The lower portion A, of the box is constructed of cardboard, or other
suitable material, in the shape of the desired letter, and is covered by a lid B, of the
same, or similar material. The lid may fit loosely over the box, or may be hinged
thereto, as preferred. The Invention is not confined to any particular class, or form
of type.
I
may also, according to my Invention, construct baskets specially suitable for
presentations of flowers, in which case, the basket would be fashioned to represent the
initial letter of the name of the flowers.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same may be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The construction of boxes or baskets such as described, in the form of one or more
letters of the alphabet, substantially as specified, and illustrated in the accompanying
drawing.
Dino
1000
Improvements in Fabrics.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13th May, 188
Complete Specification Left. 12th Feb.. 1890-Accepted, 15th Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fabrics.
A communication from CASIMIR COSTE, of Paris, in the Republic of France,
Merchant.
1, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The fabric forming the subject of the present application is destined, according to its
inal treatment to replace leather as also waterproof india-rubber fabrics.
The basis or foundation of the product consists of a fabric of pure floss silk
produced in the ordinary manner.
If the fabric is destined to replace leather it is provided with a coating either dull
or varnished and in any color or colors according to the appearanco and quality it is
desired to obtain. If the fabric is destined to replace waterproof india-rubber fabric,
the floss silk fabric is provided with an india-rubber coating also if desired in any
color or design.
Dated this 13th day of May 1889.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
A gents
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fabrics.
A communication from CASIMIR COSTE, of Paris, in the Republic of France,
Merchant.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT, of 323 High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.E., 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 fabric forming the subject of the present application is destined, according to
its final treatment, to replace leather as also waterproof indiarubber fabrics.
The basis or foundation of this material consists of a fabric of pure floss silk
produced in the ordinary manner.
If this fabric is destined to replace leather it is provided with an indiarubber or
other coating either dull or varnished and in any colour or colours according to the
appearance and quality it is desired to obtain. If the fabric is destined to replace
waterproof indiarubber fabric, the floss silk fabric is provided with an indiarubber
coating of any desirable thickness also if desired in any colour or design.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by my
foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
An improved article or fabric, mainly consisting of pure floss silk which by being
coated with indiarubber and like substances of any colour or shade acquires an
appearance similar to that of leather, and is adapted to replace both leather and
waterproof indiarubber stuffs imitating leather.
Dated this 12th day of February 1890
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Construction of Sponge Baths.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Oct., 1889-Accepted; 7th Dec., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Sponge Baths.
I JAMES ALEXANDER MCKEE of No. 29 Loudoun Road Saint John's Wood, London,
in the County of Middlesex Ironmongers Assistant do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
That there shall be a raised seat on legs, enclosed with a semicircular back round
5 behind it, and having a conduit underneath the seat to convey the used water back
into a dipping pan below.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Sponge Baths.
I, JAMES ALEXANDER MCKEE of No. 29 Loudoun Road, Saint John's Wood,
London, in the County of Middlesex, Ironmongers Assistant 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 :-
That there shall be a raised seat A (as shewn in the accompanying_drawing)
supported on legs B standing on a bottom pan C, with openings or space D between
the seat A and the back E which encloses it all round the back and sides, the said
space D to allow the used water to get into a conduit F underneath the seat, which
conveys the water back into a dipping pan G below.
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 raised seat supported on legs standing on a bottom pan, with space or openings
between the seat and the back which surrounds it, a conduit underneath the seat for
the return water, and a loose dipping pan which stands on the bottom pan below.
Dated this 22nd day of October 1889.
J. Ꭺ. ᎠᎢᏦᎬᎬ,
Year: 1889

page_text: I, DONALD CODD, of No. 88 Edmonston Street, Winnipeg, County of Selkirk, and
Province of Manitoba, Dominion of Canada, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to he
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists in a pencil sharpener for slate pencils, which will not lose its
cutting edge, will not readily clog up or break the pencil point, and in the combination
of the same with an eraser.
In the drawings:
Fig. 1, is a perspective view of my pencil sharpener and eraser.
Fig. 2, is a cross-section of the same.
Fig. 3, is a vertical, longitudinal section of the same.
A, is the frame, which is preferably cast of pewter or other suitable metal. In the
frame A, are set the saw blades B, C, D, and E. The lines of teeth on these saw
blades, as G H and M, H, Fig. 3, converge and meet in the same point H. Any
suitable eraser, F, is attached to the frame A, in any convenient manner.
It is evident that when the end of a pencil is inserted in that end of the sharpener
at which the saw blades are furtherest removed, one from the other, and revolved, the
saw teeth will cut the end of the pencil until, as it is pushed further into the sharpener,
it will be reduced to a long conical point. The teeth of the various saw blades will
not follow in one another's paths, but, as the pencil is gradually driven down, each
will cut a separate path for itself of inconsiderable depth, and therefore the point
produced will have a nearly smooth surface and will not he composed of a series of
prominent ridges.
A second advantage is that the saw teeth hold their cutting edge, since the entire
width of the blade furnishes a backing for the narrow apex of the tooth, which does
the cutting.
Another advantage is, that the material falls between the saw blades and does not
pack. Consequently it can easily be removed by blowing in the sharpener, or in most
cases will drop out of itself.

page_text: It is too evident to need illustration that three, or five, or any greater number of
saw blades might be used, but I have shown four as being the most natural and
convenient arrangement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A pencil sharpener, the cutting edges of which consist of several separate and
distinct series of saw teeth, the lines of which teeth converge, substantially as
described.
2. A pencil sharpener which has in combination, the frame and the saw blades set
in the frame, the lines of the teeth of which saw blades converge, substantially as
described.
3. A pencil sharpener and eraser, which has in combination the frame, and eraser
attached to the frame, and the saw blades set in the frame, substantially as described.
Dated this 19th day of March 1889.
W. LLOYD WISE,
Per F. J. B.,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
W. LLOYD WISE,
Per F. J. B.,
16, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Method of Manufacturing Many Coloured Ornaments.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 28th Dec., 1889
CONLELE DE MOLPROATI
A New or Improved Method of Manufacturing Many Coloured
Ornaments.
I ROBERT HIMMEL Manufacturer of Bernauerstrasse 79 Berlin in the Empire of
Germany do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
According to this invention several different coloured thicknesses or veneers of
suitable materials (for instance wood zinc copper gold and silver plates) are vencerel
or laid over each other in the ordinary manner on a board. As soon as the plates
are dry the uppermost veneer is carefully cleaned smoothed and polished either bright.
or dull.
On this the workman delineates or engraves figures or drawings in suitable patterns
or designs in the ordinary manner and with the ordinary tools. By this removal of
portions of the veneers or different coloured layers the colours of the veneers or layers
underneath are exposed in succession as they are uncovered.
In this manner one or two colours and in other cases three four or more colours in
design can be produced according to the number of colours employed and according
as the workman removes each successive coloured layer either lightly or deeply.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
The improved method of manufacturing many coloured ornaments figures etcetera
from layers or veneers of different coloured materials or plates of either wood metal
or other suitable material or materials of several different colours laid one over the
other and removing portions of the successive layers to expose those underneath
substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
LOONE
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Looms for Weaving Leno or Network.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Nov., 1889-Accepted, 28th Dec., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Looms for Weaving Leno or Network.
We LUTHER HARDCASTLE MARSDEN of Spring Bank Droylsden in the County of
Lancaster Designer, and JAMES HILL FROST of 1, Victoria Crescent Eccles in the
County of Lancaster Buyer 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 Improvements has reference to the slackening motion for slackening the dupe
thread in weaving Leno work, and consists in applying a shaft or rod a-shown in
the accompanying sheet of drawings-working in bearings of a bracket b fixed to the
top rail of the loom, or to any convenient part of the loom framing, to this shaft
are fixed two or more levers d made in two parts for adjustment of the radius as
shewn in the drawing, the out end of the levers d are made with a half moon or
sector-end. To the same shaft is fixed a finger or lever e projecting from the shaft
in the opposite direction, and from this finger a cord f is carried for attaching it to
the tappit, dobbie, or jacquard. Springs or weights are attached to the finger e or
otherwise as most convenient to keep the shaft in one position, so that it can only
move in one direction.
From the sector or half moon end of the levers d, bands or cords g are carried down
to support a rod of wood or metal which works in the slot guide h, one being fixed in
any convenient manner to each side of the loom framing. This rod is for carrying
the dupe or leno thread i in position as it comes from the yarn or warp heam, and
ready for slackening when required.
The rod is lowered for the purpose of slackening the thread, by the action of the
tappit, dobbie, or jacquard-according to the pattern required and cut on the pegging
card, through the finger and sectors on the shaft.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our sail inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The arrangement of parts as described and shewn forth in the drawing—either
with adjustable or non-adjustable half moon or sector levers,-for lowering the rod
over which the Leno thread passes from the yarn or warp beam, to give the slackening
required for the twist of the thread.
Dated this 20th day of November 1880
PETER
MCGREGOR,
5, John Dalton Street, Manchester, Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Gold-screening Apparatus.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 6th June, 1890-Accepted, 16th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gold-screening Apparatus.
EDWARD JAMES RAILTON Rectory Farm, Evenley, Brackley, Northamptonshire
Commercial Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The operation of gold screening is effected by means of a screening of steel wire
attached to a frame. This screening owing to the pressure which it undergoes
soon becomes affected so as to lose its efficiency, the strain upon it causing it to break
away from the lower part of the frame. A considerable saving can be effected by a
method of which the present application is the subject. This consists in the inter-
weaving with the ordinary fine strands of wire or other material that may be used in
the manufacture of the screening coarser or thicker strands of steel wire or other
suitable material horizontally vertically or diagonally or in any two or all of these
directions in such a way as to strengthen the screening without diminishing its
efficiency for the operation it is employed in.
Dated this 19th day of September 1889.
P. VARNALS,
2, Lancaster Place, Strand, London, W.C., Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gold-screening Apparatus.
EDWARD JAMES RAILTON Rectory Farm, Evenley, Brackley, Northamptonshire,
Commercial 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 statemont :-
The screening of auriferous ore and other substances is effected by means of a
screening of steel wire attached to a frame. Screening as at present made is, when
of large strands of wire entirely, unnecessarily heavy, and when of fine strands
only, not sufficiently strong to allow of the strain caused by the operation of
screening. It is therefore, in the latter case, liable to break away from the frame to
which it is attached. In order to secure the twofold advantage of lightness combined
with strength I make a screening not wholly of either large strands or fine strands
but of fine strands interwoven with coarser or thicker strands of steel wire or other
suitable material horizontally vertically or diagonally or in any two or all of these
directions in such a way as to strengthen the screening and prevent its being liable
to break away from the screening frame.
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
Improvements in Gold Screening Apparatus as described in this Specification.
une 1890.
P. VARNALS,
2, Lancaster Place, Strand, London, Agent.
An Improvement in Writing Pens.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 14th Sept., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Writing Pens.
I, JAMES WILSON of 242 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Master Butcher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement: :-
This
My Invention relates to an improvement in writing pens and consists in providing
the pen with a reservoir or receptacle for holding a good quantity or supply of ink,
thus saving the necessity of so frequently dipping the pen into the bottle.
reservoir or receptacle is made of steel, brass, or any other suitable material, and may
be made of any size or shape, but I prefer it of the shape of a small ball. It is pro-
vided with an opening at each end, and at the front opening of the said ball there is a
slight projection which, as the ball is passed on to the pen, fits into the slit on the pen,
and thus the ball is held firmly in position at or near the centre of the pen. When it
is desired to use the pen the ball is immersed in the ink which then gets completely
filled and is ready for use.
My arrangement being moveable it can be adapted to any pen and taken off and put
on to another pen as may be desired.
It is to be understood that although I have described and shewn one way of keeping
the reservoir or receptacle in position, there are other ways in which it may be
done.
In order that my Invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect, I have hereunto appended one explanatory sheet of drawings in the several
figures of which corresponding parts are marked with the same letters of reference.
Figure 1, is an elevation of my improvement in pens, Figure 2, is a sectional
elevation of the same, while Figure 3, is an elevation of the reservoir or receptacle
without being placed on the pen.
a is the handle of the pen, bis the pen, while c is the reservoir or receptacle for
holding or containing the ink. The reservoir or receptacle c is placed on the
pen b
by pushing it through the holes d d, and when it reaches the slit in the pen the
projection e, shewn in Figure 3, fits thereinto, and holds the reservoir or receptacle c
in position, when the pen is ready to be used by immersing the ball into the ink.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is
A detachable reservoir for pens substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
described and shewn upon the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 9th day of August 1889.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
Improved Means for Connecting Cords and Bands.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 27th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 12th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Cords and Bands.
SAMUEL TAYLOR Decorator 209 Kilburn Park Road London N.W. WILLIAM
MORRIS MILLER Joiner 11 Cedars Road Stratford London, E. do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To connect the ends of cords or leather or other bands instead of tying in knots
or sewing the ends we do this by hollow metal links it may be one or more links,
the inside of the links are toothed that allow the cord or band to be passed in,
when the teeth bite and hold it and prevent it from pulling out, it is linked so as
to allow it to pass over wheels or pulleys such as curtain pulleys and machine
wheels, it may be made round or flat or other shape and any size to take any cord,
or leather strap or band, it may be made in any metal.
Dated thi noth 1
1100n
SAMUEL TAYLOR.
WILLIAM MORRIS MILLER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Cords and Bands.
SAMUEL TAYLOR Decorator 209, Kilburn Park Road London N.W. WILLIAM
MORRIS MILLER Joiner 11, Cedars Road Stratford, London, E. 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 :-
To connect the ends of cords or leather or other bands. We do this by the use
of hollow metal links that have teeth cut in the sheath or body of the link and
the teeth slightly set inwards this allows the cord or band to be passed in at the
open end of the link when the teeth bite the cord or band and prevent it from
pulling back.
One end of each link is formed with two arms which are folded over and so
made double which forms the loop.
After inserting the ends of the cord or band one in each link, the loop of one
link is passed between the folded arms of the other and so connect or disconnect
them. So connected they will freely pass, over machine wheels curtain pulleys and
the like.
They may be made round or other shape, and in varied substance and form to suit
the strength required and in any suitable metal, and any size.
Fig. 1. shows the single link.
Fig. 2 shows the cord inserted and the links connected.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
1. The holding the ends of cords or bands by the teeth cut in the sheath or body of
the link.
2. The folded arms which form the loop and allow the easy connecting of
the links.
Dated this 27th day of January 1890.
SAMUEL TAYLOR.
WILLIAM MORRIS MILLER.
Improvement in Marble Slabs, suitable for Wash-stands and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 31st.Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 4th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 18th Oct., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Marble Slabs, suitable for Wash-stands and the
like.
:-
HENRY CHARLES ASKWITH No. 53 Paragon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, Merchant
and Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
This my improvement consists of a bevelled groove round the whole or a part of
the slab, which groove being placed near the outer edge in plain fancy or ornamental
manner with a dribled in front or side. With marble slabs for tables manufactured
as above described the splashing of water upon the carpet or floor is obviated as the
water will run down the channel through the outlet into any utensil placed to
receive it.
Dated this 17th day of December 1889.

page_text: 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 :-
1. Constructing washstands with grooves, channels and outlets for carrying off the
splash or spilt water such as shown and described.
Dated th: Th: lautamhan 1000
JOHN E. WALSH,
Gough Chambers, Hull, Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Gough Chambers, Hull, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Lace for Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Stays, Bands, Gloves, and for other Articles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left 28th May 1889-Accented 6th July 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lace for Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Stays, Bands, Gloves,
and for other Articles.
1 ROBERT DIXON HEWETSON 71 Mildmay Road Stoke Newington Specialist do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Invention relates to an improved mode of lacing together materials of a rigid
or flexible nature.
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It can be used for lacing Boots, Shoes Gaiters, Stays, Bands, Gloves and for other
articles. It consists of any compound for making a lace of an elastic nature, the ends
being ornamented by a clip or other appliance containing the two ends, such ends
being free or bound.
My Invention is so constructed, that it gives to every movement of the person
wearing the same and it superseeds any thing extant. It is quite original.
Dated this 18th day of March 1889.
ROBERT DIXON HEWETSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lace for Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Stays, Bands, Gloves,
and for other Articles.
I ROBERT DIXON HEWETSON 71 Mildmay Road Stoke Newington Specialist do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention consists of a lace of an elastic nature for the purpose of lacing
together those parts of the articles mentioned in the title that are at present laced
together with a nonelastic lace.
I propose to form my improved lace in the form of a band or ring or secure the two
ends together by a knot or metal clip.
I twist this lace backwards and forwards over projecting pins or clips on the edges
of the parts to be laced together.
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Laces are made up in different sizes to suit the size of the article they are required
to lace together.
My improved lace as applied to boots and shoes is of about the same sectional area
as those nonelastic laces used at present and may be either round or square in its
section.
The materials of which my improved lace is made is as follows, and in the following
proportions:

page_text: Having now fully described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is-
1. An improved lace of an elastic nature for use in lacing together articles of dress
for human usage, composed of the materials laid down in this specification and in the
proportion herein stated or thereabouts.
2. An improved lace of an elastic nature formed after, the manner of a band, with its
two ends fastened together for the purposes set forth in the title.
Doted this 24th day of Anril 1889
RAYNER & CASSELL,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Scissors.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application. 28th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 30th Nov., 1289
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Scissors.
I HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of the firm of Herbert & Co., Patent Agents of
18 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C. in the County of Middlesex Civil Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention à communication to me from
abroad by Fritz Beckmann of Solingen in the Empire of Germany Manufacturer
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 scissors, one blade of which slides during opening and
shutting in longitudinal direction towards the other blade, in order to improve the
action of the scissors by giving a draw cut.
The improvement consists in giving the sliding blade the shape of a knife, without
the usual bevel general with scissors.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1. is an elevation.
Fig. 1. shows a pair of scissors having the blade A mude to slide during opening
and shutting, and which in other respects is similar to those described in Patent
No. 7682, 26 May, 1887.
The blade A is sharpened knife-fashion by starting from the cutting-edge, i.e. a
sharpening, which runs off gradually from the cutting edge, without having the
angular shape of the edge r of the other non-sliding part B.
Fig. 2 shows the two edges A and B in cross section; from which it can be
perceived, how the sliding blade is differently shaped from the blade B; A has a
knife-section, B has the section of a blade of a pair of scissors.
The improvement should be understood even better, on comparing Fig. 2 with
Fig. 3 the latter figure being a cross-section of an ordinary pair of scissors. In
this case as will be perceived the two blades have the angular edges and .
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The improvement has for its purpose to increase the action of the scissors by
means of the sliding blade. The intended action of the sliding blade takes place
earlier as well as more energetically, when the same is ground like a knife. Fig. 4
slows a part of a pair of scissors without a sliding blade. This pair of scissors can
only operate after the object to be cut has filled up the angle between the two scissor
parts A and B. The scissors according to Fig. I act much sooner in consequence of
their knife-like shape and the knife-sharpening of the blade A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
In scissors, having a sliding or draw cutting blade the knife-cutting-edge r given
to such blade.
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plane.
CLI GHIS
28th day of October 1889.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London, Agents to Applicant.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London, Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1889-Accepted, 15th June, 1889

page_text: block c. to its centre at which point it passes into the space which forms with the
base of the spire the morticed joint 6. at this point it carries a nut 5. which is so
tightened as to complete the firm connection of the block c. to the bolt 1. 7 and 8
are two washers placed between the block c. and the nut 4. 9. and 10. are two washers
placed between the block a. and the nut 3. The spire d is attached to the block c.
as described in Figure 1. The lightning conductor y, differs only from that described.
in Figure 1. in that it is attached to the bolt 1. being firmly fixed to it by the
pressure of the nuts 8. and 4. on the washers 9. and 10. 7 and 8.
The earth connection being completed through the bolt 1. and the earth wire on the pole.
The complete apparatus is fixed to the head of the pole by means of the lower screw
on the bolt 1. previously referred to. The wire to be carried is fixed to the insulator E.
in any of the well known ways.
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It is also evident that the above apparatus may be made of the material described.
or of any other suitable material and may be varied in its construction and method
of connecting together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :
1. The combination of an insulator and finial as herein before described with
reference to the accompanying drawings whereby an ornamental finial and a good
insulator may be provided.
2. The ring b. as described in Figure I.
3. The combined methods of attaching the portions forming the complete apparatus
as described in Figure I and II.
4. The methods described in Figures I and II for affixing the lightning
conductor.
5. The bolt shewn in Figure II substantially as described.
Dated this Sixteenth day of April One thousand eight hundred and eighty nine.
Improvements in and relating to Closing with a Spring Collars of Coats and other Garments without the Use of Buttons.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1889-Accepted, 24th Aug., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Closing with a Spring Collars of
Coats and other Garments without the Use of Buttons.
I FRANK ROWLEY of Corporation Street Manchester, Commission Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
:-
These improvements relate to that class of apparatus for which Letters Patent
No. 12896 and dated 23rd September 1887 were granted to Noah Tupholme and
Wilson Tupholme, and have for their object the prevention of the injury from abrasion
which has hitherto taken place beneath the collar of the coat or other garment in
consequence of the two extremities of the steel spring or clip being left with a sharp
edge as heretofore.
In performing my invention I affix protectors at the said extremities consisting of
a tip of brass or other suitable metal by preference in a circular form and which is
rounded off at the edges.
These protectors are either secured rigidly in position by rivetting, by being turned
over to completely sheath or envelope the said extremities or fastened thereto in any
other convenient manner or the same may be mounted upon studs so as to be capable
of revolving and thus facilitate the putting on and removal of the apparatus by the
wearer.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
The improvements in and relating to closing with a spring, collars of coats and
other garments without the use of buttons substantially as and for the purpose herein-
before described.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Battery Insoles for Boots, Shoes, and Slippers.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 7th Aug.. 1890-Accepted. 18th Oct., 1890
PROVISIONAL. SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Battery Insoles for Boots, Shoes, and Slippers.
I JOHN BATHURST DEWHURST of 336 City Road London in the County of
Middlesex Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention consists of a porous and a waterproof material, in the centre of
these is specially prepared paper or any other stiffening material.
The three materials are secured together, and then stamped out into the shape of
boot or shoe soles, at the heel, or any other preferable part of each sole, there are lot
in discs of copper and zinc of any desired shape, size or thickness.
The whole forming an insulated battery for the feet, and styled the Wafer Battery
Insoles.
+000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Battery Insoles for Boots, Shoes, and Slippers.
JOHN BATHURST DEWHURST, of 336, City Road, London, in the County of
Middlesex, 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 consists of a porous and a waterproof fabric, in the centre is
strawboard or any other stiffening material, these three materials are secured
together, and then stamped out into the shape of boot or shoe soles. At the heels of
these soles, are let in discs of copper A and zine B of any desired thickness. The
whole forming an insulated battery for the feet and styled the Wafer Battery
Insoles. The drawing represents a pair of insoles, showing the upper or battery
parts only, the battery sides being worn uppermost in boots &c.
Having now particularly described & 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:
An Improved Specific for Restoring Hair on Bald Patches.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 28th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 1st Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Specific for Restoring Hair on Bald Patches.
I, GEORGE BESTON, of 97 Old Georges Street, Cork City, Ireland, Hairdresser do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved specific for restoring hair on bald patches."
To carry said invention into practice I take equal parts of liquid ammonia and
olive oil, which I mix thoroughly together, and after bathing the bald place with warm
water, rub the specific gently into it.
Other proportionate parts of the liquid ammonia and olive oil can be substituted for
equal parts.
Dated this 27th day of August 1880
HUGHES, SON & Co.
38, Chancery Lane, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Specific for Restoring Hair on Bald Patches.
I, GEORGE BESTON of 97 Old Georges Street in the City of Cork Ireland Hair-
dresser do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
sume is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved specific for restoring hair on bald patches and
has for its object the reproduction of hair on places where it has ceased to grow,
owing to disease or other causes, and secondly the strengthening of hair that is thin,
weak, and slow of growth.
In carrying my invention into practice I mix thoroughly together equal portions of
olive oil, and spirits of (or liquid) ammonia. After bathing the place affected with
warm water I apply with a sponge or otherwise the mixture or compound above
stated afterwards keeping warm the place so treated. I may use other pro-
portionate parts of olive oil and ammonia and substitute for olive oil other oil
or oils.
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
An improved specific for restoring hair on bald patches as herein before described,
and for the purposes aforesaid.
An Improved Stand for Supporting Velocipedes for Cleaning and Home Training Purposes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application. 23rd Aug., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 17th May, 1890-Accepted, 16th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stand for Supporting Velocipedes for Cleaning and
Home Training Purposes.
FRANCIS THOMAS BLAKE Northfleet S.O. Kent Postmaster do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To consist of a tank made of wood or other material of sufficient size to take one
wheel of a bicycle or tricycle, to be furnished with two rollers & two brushes inside
and two upright standards to take the nuts of wheel axles. This machine to be made
single or double so as to take one or two wheels as desired and to form at pleasure a
home trainer a washer or a safety bicycle stand.
Dated this Twenty-third day of August 1889.
FRANCIS THOMAS BLAKE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stand for Supporting Velocipedes for Cleaning and
Home Training Purposes.
I FRANCIS THOMAS BLAKE Northfleet S.O. Kent Postmaster do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
To consist of a tank made of wood or other material of sufficient size to take one
wheel of a bicycle or tricycle to be furnished with two rollers inside tank and two
brushes and two upright standards to take the nuts of wheel axle or end of back fork
this machine to be made single or double so as to take one or two wheels as desired
and to form at pleasure a home trainer a washer or bicycle stand.
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 combination of a bicycle stand a cleaner and a home trainer in one machine.
Dated this Seventeenth day of May 1890.
FRANCIS THOMAS BLAKE.
Improvements in Carriages Employed in Twist Lace Machines.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Lett 11th Oct. 1889 Accented 16th Nov.
1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carriages Employed in Twist Lace Machines.
I WILLIAM SPOWAGE, Denman Street, Radford, Nottingham, Bobbin and Carriago
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
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I reduce the thickness of the bottom of each carriage to about one half the
thickness of the ground part. The reduction is commenced at the bottom of the
ground part of each carriage and reaches up to about half the depth of the ground
part where it attains to its greatest thickness.
I make reduction either upon one side of the carriage or upon each side equally
or nearly so.
Carriages so reduced upon either or both sides of the ground part, when wrong
gating occurs will not be damaged, or damage the combs, and in most cases such
carriages will right themselves.
Dated this 20th day of Santambon 1800
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
game is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a side view of one of my improved carriages, and Figures 2
and 3 are enlarged edge views of two carriages showing the bottom and front edge
in section on the line A at Figure 1.
My improvements consist in reducing the thickness of the bottom of each carriage
to about one half the thickness of the ground part, which passes through the combs
when the carriages are at work in the machine, the reduction is commenced at
the bottom B of the ground part of each carriage and is continued up to the dotted
line for about half the depth more or less of the ground part, where it attains to its
greatest thickness.
The reduction is made either upon one side of the ground part as shown in the
enlarged edge view Figure 2 or upon both sides as shown at Figure 3, equally or
nearly so.
When wrong gating occurs two carriages having their bottoms reduced will
pass through either gate in the combs without damaging the carriages or combs, and
in most cases the carriages will right themselves without the attendant having to stop
the machine.
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 :-
Reducing portion or portions of the ground part of each carriage to onable two

page_text: carriages to pass through any gate in the combs of the twist lace machine to which
they belong, without material damage, to either carriages or combs, substantially as
described and illustrated in the drawings annexed.
Dated this Tenth day of October 1889.
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.