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AN IMPROVED STEAM TRAP
Year: 1885

page_text: I RICHARD HARGRAVES of 66 St Georges Terrace, St Georges Road, Bolton in
the County of Lancaster, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED STEAM TRAP to be as follows:-
My Invention consists of an Improved shaped lever A to gain great power by
bending the lever so as to get the fulcrum as near the centre of the valve as
possible as shewn on drawing with a ball or float at the end and a single seated
plug valve B The lever and valve to be enclosed and in combination with a box
or cylinder C of any suitable shape. The water flows into the box through the
pipe D at the top and collects at the bottom of the box until the water displaced
by the ball or float is sufficient to raise the lever A and lift the valve B against
the steam pressure inside the box when the water and grit or anything else that
may have passed into the box through the pipe D is blown out through the
opening of the valve B at the bottoin of the box Cinto the pipe for conveying
water away.
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page_text: I RICHARD HARGRAVES of 66 St Georges Terrace, St Georges Road, Bolton, in
the County of Lancaster, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED STEAM TRAP and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists of an improved shaped lever A to gain great power. In
order to gain great power, the end of the lever will be bent round backwards as
shewn on drawing, so as to get the fulcrum as near the centre of the valve as
possible. At the other end of the said lever there will be fixed a Ball or float of
any suitable material-The said lever will be attached or connected to a single
seated plug valve B as shewn on drawing-The said lever A and single seated
plug valve B to be enclosed in, and to be in combination with a box or cylinder C
of any suitable shape.
The water flows into the box or cylinder through the pipe D at the top, and
collects at the bottom of the box until the water displaced by the ball or float is
sufficient to raise the lever A and lift the valve B against the steam pressure
inside the box or cylinder. When the water and grit or anything else that may
have passed into the box or cylinder through the pipe D is blown out through the
opening of the valve B at the bottom of the box or cylinder C into the pipe for
conveying the water away.
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 improved form of lever for obtaining any requisite amount of power, for
lifting and opening the valves of steam traps.
A COMBINED SOAP DISH, SPONGE TRAY & BRUSH TRAY FOR TOILET USE TO HOLD TOOTH BRUSHES A PIECE OF SOAP AND SPONGE
Year: 1885

page_text: I MARTIN GRAY Manufacturers Agent and Merchant of 13 Charterhouse St
Holborn Circus London in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for A COMBINED SOAP DISH, SPONGE TRAY & BRUSH TRAY FOR
TOILET USE TO HOLD TOOTH BRUSHES A PIECE OF SOAP AND SPONGE to be as
follows:-
This rack contains two upright tubes as tooth brush receptacles a shelf to hold
a piece of Sponge and a cavity fitted with a pierced drainer for soap. The four
compartments draining into a well at the base of the rack. The whole comprising
two pieces, in china glass earthenware or any kind of metal, wood, or hard ware
substances.

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I MARTIN GRAY Manufacturers Agent and Merchant of 13 Charterhouse Street
Holborn Circus London in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for "COMBINED SOAP DISH, SPONGE TRAY, AND BRUSH TRAY FOR
TOILET USE" 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 in the construction of a combined soap dish sponge tray
and brush tray for toilets use to hold tooth brushes, a piece of soap and sponge the
whole being comprised of only two pieces or separate parts and forming when
combined a highly useful and ornamental article of domestic utility.
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The invention will be more clearly understood by reference to the annexed
drawing in which the combined article is shown in perspective.
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a is the perforated tray or drainer which is detachable from the rest of the article
and which forms the soap dish or tray, bb are the tooth brush receptacles c is the
sponge dish and d the well into which the four compartments drain by means of
suitable perforations.
The parts b b c and d form one article and may be of any suitable shape
configuration or design. I wish it to be particularly understood that I do not
limit myself to the particular design shown in the drawing as it is obvious that in
this respect the article is susceptible of almost endless variety and modification
without departing from the essential nature of the invention..
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I prefer in most cases to make the combined article of china or earthenware,
but it may be made of glass, metal, wood, or indeed of any suitable substance.
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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 construction, in the manner hereinbefore described, of a combined soap dish,
sponge tray and brush tray of any appropriate shape configuration or design for
toilet use to hold tooth brushes, a piece of soap, and sponge, the whole being
comprised of only two pieces of china, earthenware or any other suitable material
substantially as illustrated in the annexed drawing.
IMPROVEMENTS IN GULLEY OR TRAP GRATES
Year: 1885

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I, JOSEPH SPARROW BANKS, of Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, in the County of
York, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN GULLEY OR TRAP GRATES, 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 produce a fastener for the purpose of securing
grates over gullies and traps, so that they cannot be removed by any unauthorized
person and at the same time prevent dirt from accumulating on the top of the
grates. Hitherto grates over gullies and the like can be removed by any person.
My invention consists in casting a tongue on to one side of the grate and a jaw
on the other, in which I form two slot holes being square at the bottom for the
reception of the catch pins projecting from each side of the fastener. The top
portion of the holes are round and large enough to allow the catch pins to revolve
therein. The catch is made of metal and has a nitch on the underside by which
it is lifted up with a small hook and drawn back out of a recess provided for it in
the side of the gulley.
In order that my invention may be better understood I have annexed hereunto
a sheet of drawings in which Figure 1 represents a plan of the top of a circular
grate. Figure 2 is a side view shewing the jaw on one side of the grate in which
my improved catch is mounted and Figure 3 is a section shewing the grate and
catch in position.
The tongue A is cast on the underside of the grate and when in position fits
into a recess formed in the gulley or trap: on the opposite side of the grate is
jaw B in which I form slot holes that are square at the bottom for the reception of
the square pins D projecting from each side of the catch or fastener C. The top
of the holes through the jaw are made round at F and large enough to allow the
pin D to revolve in them. The metal catch C has a nitch in it at E by means of
which it is lifted up with a small hook until the pins are in the round portion of
the slot holes and then drawn back as shewn by dotted lines, out of the recess H
provided for it in the side of the trap or gulley. The catch in Figure 3 is shewn
secured in recess H and when opened in the manner described the grate is free to
be removed, and on replacing the grate the same is again secured by lowering the
D
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page_text: catch C by means of a hook into the recess formed in the side of the gulley or
trap, the square portion in the bottom of the slot holes F keeping the grate and
catch C secure.
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 securing of gulley or trap grates by means of tongue A and moveable
catch C arranged substantially in the manner shewn and described.
WAUGH & CHAPMAN,
70, Chancery Lane, W.C.
BLACK OR COLORED PLASTER, CEMENT &C FOR FORMING IMPROVED WRITING SURFACES ON WALLS &C OF SCHOOLS & CLASS ROOMS
Year: 1885

page_text: We GEORGE MENCE HAMMER & EDWARD JOHN HAMMER trading as Geo M
Hammer & Co of 370 Strand, London in the County of Middlesex School Furnishers
do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for BLACK OR COLORED PLASTER,
CEMENT &C FOR FORMING IMPROVED WRITING SURFACES ON WALLS &C OF
SCHOOLS & CLASS ROOMS to be as follows:-
We take any Suitable Plaster or Cement, dye it or mix it with Black or Colored
pigments, and thus prepared it is to be laid on the Walls of Schools & Class Rooms
for use as a Writing Surface, instead of the usual Blackboard or Slate.

page_text: Improvements in Writing Surfaces for Walls of Schools and
Class Rooms.
We GEORGE MENCE HAMMER & EDWARD JOHN HAMMER, trading as Geo M
Hammer & Co of 370 Strand in the City of Westminster School Furnishers
do hereby declare the nature of our Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WRITING
SURFACES and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this Invention is, to make the Walls of Schools & Class Rooms
available for Writing and demonstration purposes instead of the usual Blackboards
or Slates.
For this purpose we take any of the ordinary Cements or Plasters of Commerce
-but by preference Portland, Keene's, Parian, or Selenitic, and mix it with a 1
Black or Coloured pigment, such as Vegetable Black, Lamp black Drop black or
Ivory black, together with Logwood, Tannin Gallic Acid or any Salt of Iron.
(The exact proportion or kind of either depending on the Colour required and the
condition of the Wall to be covered.)
The combination, thoroughly mixed, is laid on the Wall after the manner of 1
ordinary Plastering and produces a Solid Black or Coloured Surface well suited
for writing upon with Chalk or Crayons.
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 making and using of a Black or Coloured Cement to be laid on the Walls
of Schools and Class Rooms for Writing upon with Chalk or Crayons.
Dated this 11th dow of Namba 100%
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IMPROVED SAFETY DEVICE FOR SCREW FASTENINGS
Year: 1885

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I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn, in the county of Middlesex,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVED
SAFETY DEVICE FOR SCREW FASTENINGS (a communication from Mess™ Erdman
and Gross of Berlin, in the German Empire, Manufacturers of metal screws and
turnery) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This safety device consists as shown in the drawings (which are a sectional
elevation and a plan) in a second or counterscrew whose head is countersunk or
made flush with the end of the nut on the main screw and the thread whereof is
left handed if the main screw is right handed or right handed if the main screw is
left handed.
The counterscrew or safety screw is passed through a suitable countersunk hole
in the nut or cap and perpendicularly into the mainscrew which is bored out and
tapped for the required length. The mainscrew is first drawn tight and then the
safety screw is inserted and screwed home until its head is flush with the surface
of the nut the latter having a countersunk hole as explained.
This safety device can be used for various kinds of screw bolts as for instance
helmet fittings or chin straps but is particularly suitable for uniting driving or
other belts or for attachments for the latter.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated
to me by my foreign correspondents I declare that what I claim is
The herein described safety screw fastening, consisting in the combination with
the screw S and nut H of the counter screw S¹ substantially in the manner and for
the purpose specified.
Improvements in or Applicable to Writing Slates or Desks
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in or Applicable to Writing Slates or Desks.
We, JOHN SYLVESTER HUGHES, of 6 Roche Terrace, Portmadoc, Civil Engineer,
and WILLIAM HUGHES, Ahenny, Carrick-on-Suir, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention a steel rasp or file of any suitable construction is
secured on or in a recess of a slate frame or desk so as to be available for the
purpose of sharpening the points of pencils.
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page_text: Improvements in or Applicable to Writing Slates or Desks.
We, JOHN SYLVESTER HUGHES, of 6 Roche Terrace, Portmadoc, Civil Engineer
and WILLIAM HUGHES, of Ahenny, Carrick on Suir, Civil Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has reference to (1) writing slates and (2) desks such as used in
schools and the object is to provide in each case means that shall always be at
once available for enabling the points of pencils to be sharpened. To this end
according to this invention a steel rasp or file of any suitable construction is
secured on or in a recess of the slate frame or desk, as we will now proceed to
more fully explain by aid of the accompanying illustrative drawings.
Fig. 1 represents a slate such as used in schools,- -a is the frame,- to any
convenient part thereof there is secured a steel rasp or file b which may be secured
in any convenient way such as by forming a recess in the frame and inserting the
rasp or file therein so that its upper surface shall be flush with the surface of the
frame in which the rasp or file can be securely fastened by red lead or other
suitable means.
Fig. 2 shews in perspective a school desk embodying this invention in such a way
as to provide a pencil sharpener opposite each person seated at the desk. f, ghi
are four steel rasps or files secured in any convenient way such as by forming for
each a recess in the part c of the desk and inserting therein the rasp or file and
fastening it securely by red lead or other means in such wise that the upper surface
of the rasp or file may be flush with that of the part c of the desk.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
1. The application to or combination with a slate frame of a steel rasp or file
substantially as described for the purpose specified.
2. The application to or combination with a desk of one or more steel rasps or
files substantially as described for the purpose specified..
W. LLOYD WISE,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Adjustable Coverings for Seats.
Year: 1885

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Adjustable Coverings
for Seats.
I, GEORGE REEVES SMITH the younger Holte Hotel Aston Lower Grounds
Aston-juxta-Birmingham Licensed Victualler do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR FORMING ADJUSTABLE COVERINGS
FOR SEATS to be as follows:-
At the back of an ordinary seat but more particularly of the seats of a tram car
drag or other vehicle I attach rollers actuated by springs or weights to these
rollers I fix strips of waterproof or other material of suitable length and width the
combination being similar to a spring roller blind. When not in use the action of
the spring or weight keeps the waterproof or other material rolled up and out of
the way but at pleasure the material can be unrolled so as to form a covering for
the seat. On the occupier of the seat rising therefrom the covering of the seat will
be wound up upon the roller and thus be kept dry and ready for use again.
Dated this 19th day of October 1885.
G. REEVES SMITH, JUNR.

page_text: for Seats.
I, GEORGE REEVES SMITH, the younger, of the Holte Hotel, Aston-juxta-
Birmingham, Licensed Victualler, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to "Improvements in apparatus for forming adjustable
coverings for seats."
The object of my invention & the manner in which it is carried out I will
describe more particularly as applied to the seats on the top of a tram car but at
the same time it will readily be seen that it can be applied to seats of every
description in substantially the same manner.
At the back of an ordinary Seat but more particularly of the seats of a Tram car
drag or other vehicle I attach rollers A A actuated by springs or weights, to these
rollers I fix strips of waterproof B or other material of suitable length and width
the combination being similar to a spring roller blind-When not in use the action
of the spring or weight keeps the waterproof or other material rolled up & out of
the way, but at pleasure the material can be unrolled so as to form a covering C
for the seat, on the passenger rising the covering of the seat will be automatically
wound up upon the roller, & thus be kept dry & ready for use again.
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 use of automatically acting aprons or screens for forming adjustable
coverings for seats as herein substantially described.
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G. REEVES SMITH, JUN³.
Year: 1885

page_text: J. HENRY JOHNSON,
Agent for the said Bernard Mervyn Drake
and John Marshall Gorham,

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We BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE Managing Engineer to the Electrical Power
Storage Company Limited and JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM, Works Manager to the
said Company both of 4 Great Winchester Street Buildings in the City of London
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This Invention consists in the application of a "Steel Yard" to the measurement
of electric currents.
The "Steelyard" is first balanced in the ordinary way by sliding the weight
thereon to zero and the weight is then drawn along the scale and again balanced
by the magnetic attraction of an electro magnet or solenoid round which the current
or a portion of the current to be measured passes. The magnetic attraction is
therefore balanced against gravity and the scale of the steelyard gives the value of
the current measured in ampères or volts the winding of the wire being arranged
to suit the requirements according as the instrument is to be used as an ammeter
or a voltmeter.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing represents an ammeter constructed
according to this Invention and Figure 2 represents a voltmeter so arranged.
In both Figures A is the Steelyard and B is the weight adjustable by sliding
thereon. The said Steelyard is centred or turns on a knife edge at a and has
attached to it a weighted arm C, to which may be attached an armature or a core
to be attracted by the electro magnet or the solenoid D through the coils of which
the current or a portion of the current to be measured is passed. The armature
is prevented from coming into direct contact with the core by means of an adjusting
screw of brass or other diamagnetic material or the equivalent. In Figure 1 the
base of the apparatus is vertical and in Figure 2 it is horizontal.
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:
An apparatus for measuring electric currents consisting of a steel yard in
combination with an electro magnet or solenoid substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated,
Year: 1885

page_text: RICHARD JAMES ROBINSON Accountant 7 Western Terrace Clyde Rd. Tottenham
Middlesex and JAMES CARPENTER Watchmaker 54 Dalling Road, Hammersmith
London, W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to the construction of an apparatus the objects of which
are to obtain gas for heating through a blowpipe, and gas for lighting, the whole
to be placed on and under a work bench and made portable, We purpose placing
on the bottom rail of the bench a pair of bellows, which may be worked by the
feet to force air into a receiver, On the receiver a pipe is fixed to convey air
into a gas generator charged with mineral oil or extract, while another pipe
conveys air to the blow pipe, a pipe is also fixed to the generator which conveys
gas to the blowpipe, a pipe may be fixed to the generator to convey gas for
illumination. The quantity of air and gas is regulated by taps.
RICHARD JAMES ROBINSON.
JAMES CARPENTER.

page_text: In a convenient position under the bench is placed a foot bellows, from which a
pipe leads into a large store bellows or wind chest, a valve prevents the air
returning. From the wind chest we lead a pipe into a generator or evaporator
containing loosely packed cotton wool or sponge saturated with volatile hydro
carbon oils, in passing through which the air becomes charged with oil vapour, and
is then carried through a pipe to the burners and blow pipes. The supply of air
to generator is controlled by a tap. For supplying air under pressure to the blow
pipe we lead a pipe direct from the wind chest.
In the accompanying drawings A is the foot bellows B is the pipe with valve,
leading from foot bellows to wind chest. C is the wind chest. D is the pipe for
conveying air to the generator or evaporator E, the supply being regulated by a
tap. F is the funnel with tap, for charging generator with oils (the overflow tap G
is not shown) H is the pipe for conveying the gas to the burners I. J. K. I is a
burner for use with ordinary mouth blow pipe.. J is a gas lamp, with argand
burner for lighting purposes. K is a blowpipe having a supply of air under
pressure direct from the wind chest by the pipe L.
It will be seen that the various parts can be somewhat altered to suit special
conditions without departing from the main features of our invention.
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 -—-—-—
First: The combination of bellows, wind chest and evaporator used in the
construction of a portable apparatus for the production of a heating and illuminating
gas from mineral oils and air, substantially as set forth and shown.
Second: The use of mineral oil gas and air for blowpipes, substantially as set
forth and shown.
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Third: The use of 'Argand' burners for burning gas made from mineral oils
and air.
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APPARATUS FOR THINNING CORNERS OF BOILER AND OTHER PLATES
Year: 1885

page_text: We, CHARLES JOHN GALLOWAY and JoHN HENRY BECKWITH, both of Knott Mill,
Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Engineers, do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for "APPARATUS FOR THINNING CORNERS OF BOILER AND OTHER
PLATES "and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In constructing boilers or other vessels of iron or steel plates rivetted together
it is often necessary to thin down the corners of plates so that they can overlap
cach other. Our invention relates to apparatus for this purpose, which we will
describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front view, Fig. 2 is a plan and Fig. 3 is a side view of the apparatus.
Figs. 4 and 5 shew to an enlarged scale a part plan and edge view of a plate with
its corner thinned down as indicated at Z, Fig. 5 shewing how the thinning is
adjusted to suit different thicknesses of plate.
On a table supported by the framing A is fixed the plate B that is operated on
at its two front corners by cutters held in two tool boxes G which can be set
nearer to or farther from one another by screws H which are geared together so as
to revolve in opposite directions, and during the progress of the work act as
feeding screws being moved by ratchet and pawl K. From the bed L, along which
the tool boxes G are fitted to slide two arms M M extend downwards, and these
are caused to oscillate on pivots E by the revolution of cranks N N to which the
arms M are connected by links D. The crank pins N N project from wheels P P
that are driven by pinions on the prime moving shaft C. A spindle F extending
across the machine can be turned by hand, and this through helical gearing f turns
two screws e by which the pivots E E can be moved towards or away from the
front of the machine according as the plate operated on has less or greater thick-
ness, the cut effected by the tools being thus adjusted to suit the thickness of the
plate as indicated by Fig. 5.

page_text: 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 construction of apparatus for thinning corners of boiler and other plates by
cutters moving in a circular path the centre of which is adjustable to suit different
thicknesses of plate, substantially as herein described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF OILS FOR BURNING IN LAMPS to be as follows:
Year: 1885

page_text: We, ALBERT DOMEIER of 13 Saint Mary at Hill, Eastcheap in the City of London,
Merchant, and BENJAMIN NICKELS the Younger, of Hillside House, Bushey, in the
County of Hertford, Analyst do hereby declare the nature of our invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF OILS FOR BURNING IN LAMPS
to be as
follows:-
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This invention has for its object improvements in the preparation of oils for:
burning in lamps.
We take the oils at present employed for burning in lamps from a wick and we
improve their illuminating quality by dissolving Naphthaline in them in the pro-
portion of ten or fifteen per cent.
Colza oil may be improved in this way so also may sperm oil and paraffin or
earth oil.
Other hydrocarbons of like origin may be employed in lieu of Naphthaline.
DL: DOLL J of Tul.. 100%

page_text: We ALBERT DOMEIER of 13 Saint Mary at Hill, Eastcheap in the City of London
Merchant and BENJAMIN NICKELS the younger of Hillside House, Bushey, in the
County of Hertford Analyst do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
This invention has for its object improvements in the preparation of oils for
burning in lamps.
We take the oils at present employed for burning in lamps from a wick and
we improve their illuminating quality by dissolving naphthaline in them in the
proportion of ten or fifteen per cent.
Colza oil may be improved in this way, so also may sperm oil and paraffin or
earth oil.
In carrying out our invention we usually hasten the solution of the naphthaline
in the oil by the application of a gentle heat.
The oil if afterwards cooled to about 40° Fahrenheit will deposit any excess of
naphthaline if such should have been used in the preparation.
The quantity of naphthaline which oils will retain in solution at this temperature
varies somewhat with the nature of the oil. The more volatile petroleums will
retain more than the less volatile and more than colza oil and sperm oil.
In the place of naphthaline other solid hydrocarbons of like origin and nature
will serve the purpose, several such hydrocarbons are well known to chemists but
at present they are too costly to be applied to this use.
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 process herein described for improving the illuminating quality of colza oil,
sperm oil, paraffin oil, earth oil, petroleum and other oils for burning in lamps
consisting in dissolving in the oil naphthaline or other solid hydrocarbon of like
origin and nature.
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AN IMPROVED METALLIC COMPOUND FOR FLOORING PAVING AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: We CHARLES AMBROSE WILKES, of 17 Devonshire Square, Bishopsgate, Con-
tractor, and WILLIAM MILLAR of 33 Sherbroke Road, Modeller and Plasterer, both
of London in the county of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of our said
invention for "AN IMPROVED METALLIC COMPOUND FOR FLOORING PAVING 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 :-
"
This invention relates to an improved metallic compound for flooring paving and
other purposes, and has for its object to provide a novel and durable material for
the purposes aforesaid which is not slippery or liable to become softened in hot
weather and which sets hard with great rapidity.
The compound is composed of certain ingredients in the following approximate
proportions
To three parts of blast furnace slag, properly incorporated with one part of
Hydraulic cement, is added water until a suitable consistency is obtained. To
every gallon of water used is added one pint of bittern water (that is to say the dregs
from the manufacture of sea salt) or brine, or instead of bittern water or brine we
may use about five per cent of carbonate of soda, and two and a half per cent of
carbonate of ammonia. In the compound we sometimes use potash, which is added
in the proportion of about five per cent of the carbonate of soda and carbonate of
aminonia used; and when potash is used with bittern water or brine, the proportion
of the said bittern water or brine, is correspondingly reduced. The slag is broken
to pass through a mesh from one sixteenth to half an inch in size, and is thoroughly
washed so that all impalpable dust and dirt are removed. The compound is of a blue
gray colour, but should it be desired to obtain a more striking artificial colour, Red or
Yellow Oxide of iron may be added, in quantities varying, according to the shade
required, When more speedy induration is necessary we add about one ounce of
copperas to every gallon of compound used. This compound is not limited to these
proportions, which are merely stated as illustrative of how it may be composed,
nor do we bind ourselves to the precise mixture hereinbefore described as the same
may be altered or varied without departing from the principal or main features of
the invention.

page_text: 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 admixture of Bittern water, Carbonate of soda, and Carbonate of ammonia,
with the washed slag and cement, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
ascertained and set forth.
Year: 1885

page_text: I ABRAHAM MONTAGUE WARTSKI of 78/9 Bishopsgate Street in the City of
London Waterproofer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:―
My invention is intended to overcome what has hitherto been a great draw back
in ladies mantles, experience has proved that the weakest part of the cape is the
arm-hole, from the fact that the cloth itself being cut for the outlet of the arms no
satisfactory means presented itself of strengthening those parts to enable it to
withstand the strain which a free movement of the arms having only a small piece
of linen or holland at the extreme ends or corners and sticking the ends, similar to
the working of a button hole has been tried and has proved unsuccessful con-
sequent upon one fact having been disregarded viz that it was protecting the ends
without strengthening the centre or intermediate part to which the strain would
be transferred, by my invention I overcome this difficulty by stamping or cutting
from a solid strip of linen, holland, duck, leather, cord, or any other material (that
may recommend itself as more suitable for the purpose) a piece of slotted strip, of
material either of single or double thickness, with a slit cut lengthway in the
centre and rounded at the ends and sticking this on before, or after the lappet is
inserted in the arm holes. By this method I claim that the cape will be lifted,
from the fact that the support is continuous and extends round the entire arm-
hole thus throwing the strain equally over all parts of the cape and likewise the
arm hole,
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my said invention and the
manner in which the same is or may be performed, I would observe in conclusion
that I do not limit myself to the precise details herein described, as various
modifications may be made while retaining the essential features of the said
invention but what I claim as new and desire to be secured to me is
The method or means of strengthening of the arm holes, as substantially
described herein or any modification thereof.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL STONE
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, Fel. Inst. P.A. of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors 6, Lord St Liverpool in the County of Lancaster and
323 High Holborn in, the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF ARTIFICIAL STONE". (a communication from abroad by Gustav Lilienthal of
Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria Builder) to be as follows:—
Keene's marble cement (alum-gypsum) slaked lime and curdled milk are
intimately mixed together with or without addition of colouring matter and
worked to so stiff a paste that it may just remain still kneadable,
The mass thus obtained while coming out through the opening of the mixer is
cut off according to the size of the stones to be manufactured and pressed .into
suitable moulds.
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The blocks thus produced harden, without artificial heat and can be employed as
mosaic pavement, and model-stones..

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON Fel. Inst. P.A. of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors 6, Lord Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster and
323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention (a communication from abroad by Gustav Lilienthal
of Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria Builder) and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
.
This invention is a composition of matter adapted to the manufacture of
artificial stone.
In making the artifical stone, a composition is used, consisting essentially of
ground lime-stones or marble, slacked lime and curdled milk.
The following proportions have been found to produce good results-
A given quantity of slacked lime reduced to a powder is taken, say 100 parts,
and mixed therewith the same weight, or nearly the same weight of ground lime
stones or marble. The quantity of cement should never exceed the lime in weight,
and preferably is slightly less." These materials are mixed together and diluted
with curdled milk and worked into a stiff paste that is just kneadable. The mass
is then cut or separated into pieces of the size of the stones, or other articles to be
manufactured and pressed. into suitable moulds, after which they are dried in the
open air or in a temperature below 100 degrees centigrade.
In manufacturing colored stones, mineral or aniline colours mixed with a binding
material or used dry, may be added to the composition.
Stones made of this composition may be used for a variety of purposes, such as
inosaic pavements, model-stones, and the like.
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 :-
The within described composition of matter for the manufacture of artificial
stones and the like, consisting of slacked lime, ground lime, stones or marble, and
curdled milk, in substantially the proportions, set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN FLUSHING CISTERNS
Year: 1885

page_text: I HENRY ARTHUR PHILLIPS, of 26 Hutt Street Spring Bank Kingston upon Hull
Architect, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN
FLUSHING CISTERNS to be as follows :-
A syphon with a bend or trap with a rise of about three times the diametre of
the pipe, this trap makes a pressure between and that prevents the liquid at
running till the pressure is relieved by a small pneumatic tube with a tap or valve
at the end to actuate it.
The bend or trap may be made either inside or outside the cistern and be either
a simple bend or a complete turn in the tube.

page_text: I HENRY ARTHUR PHILLIPS Architect, of 26 Hutt Street Hull, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN FLUSHING CISTERNS and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
A syphon a fixed that the water line is above it, a bend b that keeps the water 5
back till released with a valve on a small pneumatic tube c; the trap or bend b to
be made either in the cistern or on the side of it or below and for short falls next
the basin of the closet, the valve o in this case to be connected with or on the flush
pipe.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said 1
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The use of a checked syphon released by a valve or cock on a tube connected

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IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES PROPELLED BY RIDER OR RIDERS
Year: 1885

page_text: FREDERICK CHAPMAN (Grocer) 107 Finsbury Pavement E.C. do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES PROPELLED BY
RIDER OR RIDERS to be as follows:-
At the end of a suitable lever is attached a seat for the rider or riders the other
end of lever works upon a shaft connected with framing of vehicle and between
these is attached a pawl which acting upon a ratchet wheel with spur wheel
attached and which latter is connected by suitable gearing to wheel or wheels of
machine communicates the power produced by the weight of the rider as he rises
and falls to the propulsion of the vehicle.

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'An Improvement in Velocipedes Propelled by Rider or Riders.
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I FREDERICK CHAPMAN of 107 Finsbury Pavement EC do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVEMENT IN VELOCIPEDES PROPELLED BY
RIDER OR RIDERS and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
"
The improvement in velocipedes or vehicles propelled by the rider or riders which
forms the subject of these Letters Patent consists of the combination of mechanism
hereinafter described and substantially as shown in the annexed drawings acting
in the manner explained in the following description.
The invention as illustrated in the drawings is applied to a "Sociable" (or a
vehicle capable of carrying two riders) though it is obvious that with very slight
additions or modifications the vehicle may be adapted to carry four or any other
convenient number.
Figure 1 shows the vehicle in elevation and figure 2 in plan.
A A is a lever to each end of which (as shown in the drawing) a seat B is
attached. The centre of the lever works upon a shaft C connected with the
framing of the vehicle. To the lever A is attached a paw! D working in a ratchet
wheel E to which ratchet wheel is attached a spur wheel F gearing into another
spur wheel G the said spur wheel G being centred on to a shaft I (see plan view)
carrying two larger spur wheels H H. These latter are geared into two small
spur wheels K K on the driving shaft N. A second pawl L is connected to the
lever A in such a manner that its movement is always in a contrary direction to
that of the first pawl D so that as the lever A rises and falls by the action of the
riders there is always one of the two pawls acting on the ratchet wheel E thus
imparting a continuous motion and propulsion to the vehicle.
Although the invention is shown in the drawing as applied to a "Sociable" it is
obvious that by shortening the lever at or about the point M and affixing a suitable
counterweight it may be easily adapted for the use of one rider only.
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 improvement in velocipedes or vehicles propelled by the rider or riders
(herein before described) consisting of the combination of parts, acting in the
manner explained and substantially as shown in the annexed drawings for the
purposes set forth.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HERMAN AUGUST, of Dee Street, Invercargill, in the Colony of New Zealand,
Upholsterer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in a novel combination of parts for making a spring
palliasse instead of the ordinary hard straw article.
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I make my palliasse in two parts as usual, each of which is made up of two
metallic frames having springs between them and a thin layer of suitable bedding
material on the top.
These metallic frames I make of iron or steel and preferably of thin one and a
half inch hoop iron. I connect the two ends lengthwise with three laths of the
thinnest hoop iron procurable and I cross these with four similar laths, rivetting
them together at each intersection. Each frame I cover with strong striped
hessian and then sew sofa or chair springs between them, taking care to place the
springs at the rivetted intersections. To complete my spring palliasse, I place a
thin bed on the top and then sew a border all around its sides, or the border may
be omitted if a few strong tapes be supplied to keep the springs at an uniform
height.
If preferred, the springs can be fastened with wire directly on the frame, thereby
saving the hessian for the bottom of the palliasse which lies on the bedstead.
Dated this 21st day of September 1800.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I, HERMAN AUGUST, of Dee Street, Invercargill, in the Colony of New Zealand,
Upholsterer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:―
My invention consists in a novel combination of parts for making a spring
palliasse instead of the ordinary hard straw article.
I make my palliasse in two parts as usual, each of which is made up of two
covered metallic frames having springs between them, as shown by the accom-
panying drawing.
These metallic frames I make of iron or steel-hooping, one and a half inch wide
(16 gage). For a full-size palliasse I connect the two ends of the frames with two
laths of the thinnest hoop procurable (24 gage), and I cross these with four
similar laths, rivetting them together at each intersection. Each frame I envelop
tightly with strong striped hessian and then sew sofa or chair springs between
them, taking care to place the springs at the rivetted intersections and near the
outer edge of the frames, which thereby form a good "spring-edge." To complete
my spring-palliasse I glue a border all around its sides.
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 combination of metallic frames tightly enveloped in strong hessian with sofa
springs sewn between them at the intersections of the iron laths and near the edges
of the frames and with a tick border glued around the edge, substantially as herein
described and explained.
FASTENING METALLIC STAMPED WARE ON METAL SHEETS
Year: 1885

page_text: WILLIAM JOSEPH KAY Tin Plate Worker's Manager 217 Fox St Sheffield I do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for FASTENING METALLIC STAMPED
WARE ON METAL SHEETS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
•
Improvement in method of fastening and securing metallic stamped pressed, or
spun wares on metal sheets or plates, The method consists of the stamped pressed
or spun pan dish basin or mould, having edge so curved or formed that it may be
put in hole of plate (pierced to required size) with shoulder resting on upper
surface of plate, the extreme edge being underneath. The edge then being thrown
backward and tightly pressed down on under-surface of plate:-The manner in
which the same is to be performed:-The stamped pressed or spun pan, dish basin,
or mould (A), edge to be drawn straight down (B), then edge to be trimmed in
lathe, and also shoulder to be formed by tucking in the lower part of edge (C) the
pan, dish, basin or mould to be then put into or through hole of pierced plate with
shoulder resting on upper surface of plate the edge passing through (D) The edge
then to be thrown outward and pressed tightly down, thus fastening the pan, dish,
basin, or mould on metal sheet securely and firm (E) & (F).
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 method as described, of fastening pans, dishes, basins, or moulds in or on
metal sheets.
2. The method applied in fastening pans, dishes, basins or moulds in or on metal
sheets.
3. The product or result of the application of method in fastening pans, dishes
basins or moulds in or on metal sheets.
4. The actual fact of pana, dishes, basins or moulds being so fastened on metal
sheets, by method and in manner described.
5. That metal sheets containing twelve, more or less of pans, dishes basins or
moulds fastened in such manner and way as described by said method.
Dated this 31st day of July 1886.
ANKAR