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An Improved Boot Cleaning Machine and Brushes therefor.
Year: 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Boot Cleaning Machine and Brushes therefor.
I, RICHARD GUNTHER Manufacturer of Chemnitz in the Kingdom of Saxony and
German Empire 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 :--
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The invention hereinafter described relates to an improved machine for cleaning
boots and shoes of all kinds by means of revolving brushes. Figures 1 and 2 show
front and end elevation views respectively of the improved machine. Figure 3 is a
plan of same. Figure 4 is an enlarged transverse section of a brush. Figure 5 an
enlarged longitudinal section of same and Figure 6 shows the outline of another shaped
brush.
The machine has standards a a¹ with connecting frame b in which the treadle c and
the shaft d are mounted and is set in rotary motion by means of the connecting rod e
and the treadle c. The fly wheelf on the shaft d transmits a quick rotary motion by
means of the band h and the pulley g to the brush axle i on which the brushes k and l
are fastened (see Figures 1 to 3).
The brushes are formed of bristle rollers m in two parts which are held in their
places by rings n n placed over them on the brush axle. The bristle rollers may
advantageously be made of beechwood. The bristles are set closely together and tied
in with wire in holes o o which are conically shaped from outwards to inwards.
The inner hollow space p is filled up with pitch to prevent the bristlos coming out
or slipping back.
The shape of the brushes is either cylindrical with rounded off end surfaces
(Figures 4 and 5) or it is scooped out rather cylindrically in the middle so that the
brushes can take the curves of the boot better (Figure 6).
In using the machine the brushes are put into rapid rotary motion by working the
treadle c and the boot to be cleaned first smeared with blacking is pressed against the
rotating brushes.
The size of the standards and frame a a¹ and b may be about the same as that of a
sewing machine frame

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The rotating brushes k and I worked by means of a treadle apparatus c for the
purpose of cleaning boots and shoes of all kinds substantially as set forth.
2. Rotating brushes consisting of two half bristle rollers m which are fastened on
the brush axle i by rings n drawn over them substantially as set forth.
Dated this 14th day of November 1887
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Patenteo.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Patentee.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 27th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 10th Feb., 1888

page_text: An Extinguisher for Oil or Spirit Lamps.
ROBERT LIONEL COZENS 76 Alma Street Taunton Somerset England, Jewellers
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 :-
My Invention consists of a metallic adjustable Extinguisher for Oil, and Spirit,
Lamps, to extinguish and prevent the evaporation of Oil or Spirit from Lamps when
not in use. Its mode of adjustment to Lamp, and view of position, in use see the
Drawings filed with the provisional specification Figure (1). In describeing the
same refer to Drawings and the following explanation.
(A). Extinguishing Cap; and from (A) is also made Spindle (D) which works
in brackets (E).
(B). Spring Clip Garter, around wick tube, which holds extinguisher to tube.
(C). Bent Spring to keep (A) down, which is made from piece between Bracket E.
D, Spindle of (A) which works in Brackets E.
E, Brackets and continuation of (B).
F, Bent end of (A) to work against (C) in keeping (A) down in place.
Description of Figures as per Drawings, are as follows.
Fig. (1) Extinguisher in position attached to Lamp Burner.
Fig. (2) Half Section of Extinguishing Cap, and Lamp Burner.
Fig. 3. Extinguisher, unattached to Burner, with lettered sections.
Fig. 4. Top of Cap (A) showing Spindle (D) working in Brackets (E).
Fig. (5) Position of Extinguisher not in use, unattached to Lamp Burner.
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). That it contains the novelty and advantage of being a self Extinguisher and
adjustable to any Tube Lamp.
(2). That the whole is constructed in two pieces, and is without any loose parts.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1887.
ROBERT LIONEL COZENS.
Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders and other like Fittings.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders and other
like Fittings.
I, FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE of Blake Street, Hulme, Manchester in the County
of Lancaster Electrical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The improvements which form the subject of this invention relate to an improved
contact spring applicable to incandescent electric lamp holders and other like fittings,
and the object of this invention is to obtain a continuous metallic circuit in lieu of
the usual circuit which ordinarily passes through several contacts on its way to the
lamp cap: In order more clearly to describe my invention I have annexed hereunto
a sheet of drawings: In the several views illustrated therein similar letters refer to
similar parts. Fig. 1 is side view of an' incandescent electric lamp holder. Fig. 2
is vertical section through centre. Fig. 3 is vertical section through half moon plate
showing plunger and contact spring. Fig. 4. is plan of body of lampholder. Fig. 5.
is an inverted plan of body of lampholder. In the construction of incandescent
electric lamp holders according to this invention I form the body e of the lamp
holder either of fibre or other suitable insulating material; on the upper and under
surfaces of said insulating material I attach half moon plates b and and through
these plates and the insulating material e I pass metallic screws c and c¹. The
contact plungers I pass through the half moon plates and the insulating material:
I place a spring g on the plunger and attach one end of said spring g to one of the
half moon plates at h.
The opposite or lower end of said spring I attach to the plunger at j. I pass the
wires k through the insulating material e and attach the end of said wires under
heads of screws c: the electric current entering at c ascends by means of screw c¹
to the plate b. then passes along to the spiral spring at h and down the spring 9 to
the end attached to the plunger at j: I fix the tube to the metallic body m by
means of a bayonet joint n under a screw head p inserted in the metallic body m so
that by tightening the screw p the tube is fastened to metallic body.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1st. In an electric incandescent lamp holder or other like fitting, the use of a coil
or a contact spring placed on the plunger and connected at one end to a half moon
plate, and at the opposite end to the plunger in order that the electric current may
have a continuous metallic circuit substantially as herein before described.
2nd. In incandescent lamp holders, for the purpose of attaching the tube to the
body of the holder, the use of a bayonet joint in combination with a screw for
tightening and holding the same, substantially as herein before shown and described.
Dated this 12th day of October 1887.
THOMAS PRESCOTT,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 17th June, 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Aug., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 4th Oct.. 1887
and other similar Articles.
1 GEORGE TWIGG of Moseley Road Birmingham in the County of Warwick
manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, reference being had to the accompanying Drawings and to
the letters and figures marked thereon :-
This invention consists in forming the studs out of bands of sheet metal with a
portion stamped out and raised to form the necking of a hollow stud similar to an
eyelet and placing upon it a shell similar to a button shell or the stem portion may
be without the flange with simply a groove or nick cut therein to receive the eyelet of
the shell when closed over it.
Referring to the Drawings,
Figs. 1 and 2 shew the first way mentioned (a) being the portion formed similar to
an eyelet (b) the shell before being placed on Fig. 2 being a section of the complete
stud, Fig. 3 shews the stem with the nick or groove (c) in place of the flange (d).
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 :-
Manufacturing studs for stay busks and other articles substantially as described in
this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
7, Cherry Street, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I PATRICK JOSEPH DONNELLY 134 Capel Street, Dublin, Bakery Manager 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 an improved system of keeping cash accounts, by the use of which,
liability to error is minimized and the discovery of mistakes, if such should occur
facilitated.
Substantially, my improved method consists in recording every cash transaction
exactly as it occurs. Besides providing columns in Account Books for dates, names,
and amounts, I provide additional columns for the various kinds of coins, notes, cheques,
and other tokens of value used in cash transactions.
In the accompanying drawings I show two folios ruled in a convenient manner for
carrying out my system. I do not limit myself to this form of folio, inasmuch as the
number and denominations of the columns may be made to suit the wish or require-
ments of any user. The two folios though shown separate will preferably be on
opposite pages of the same book so that both are open to view together.
By referring to the drawings it will be seen that the gross amount of each account
should equal the sum of the amounts recorded in the denomination columns on the
same line, and the gross total should equal the sum of the denomination totals recorded
at the bottom of the folio. A separate column can if desired be provided for the
initials or other mark of each person paying or receiving an account.
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 method of keeping cash accounts by the use of additional denomination columns
substantially as described in the foregoing specification.
1011
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W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 7th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 13th Jan., 1888
GEORGE EDWARD BRISCOE EYRE and WILLIAM HUGH SPOTTISWOODE of Great
New Street, Fetter Lane, in the City of London, Printers, Publishers, and Drawing
Instrument Makers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
Fitting Parallel Rules with hidden Bars moving within the two portions of the
Rule this inner action leaves the surface of both sides perfectly level, so that a Rule
so fitted is equally available for use on either side.

page_text: We the undersigned GEORGE EDWARD BRISCOE EYRE and WILLIAM HUGH
SPOTTISWOODE of Great New Street, Fetter Lane, in the City of London, Printers,
Publishers, and Mathematical Instrument Makers 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 fitting the Parallel Ruler with Internal or Hidden Bars,
instead of the ordinary outside bars, and our arrangement makes both surfaces of the
Parallel Ruler available, by leaving free and level; and by dividing either or both
surfaces the Parallel Ruler when closed is convertible into an ordinary scale of
inches or other measurements suitable for draughtsmen, architects, engineers and
others.
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) That our improved Parallel Ruler, with its internal bars, can be reversed
at will.
(2) That both sides, surfaces, and edges are available, and that, when closed, & with
proper divisions, our Parallel Ruler will become a scale.
(3) We claim for this arrangement that either edge, bevelled or unbevelled, can be
used at will, and also either surface, whether for Parallel Ruler, or for scale.
Dated this 7th day of December 1887.
GEORGE EDWARD BRISCOE EYRE.
WILLIAM HUGH SPOTTISWOODE.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 13th June, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 19th July, 1887.
I, CORNELIUS BENNETT HARNESS, of 52 Oxford Street, in the county of Middlesex,
Electrician, 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 surgical trusses, and is designed to provide for the adjust-
ment of the pads of such trusses so that, when fitted upon the person, they may be
readily, caused to bear upon the ruptured part in the most favourable position.
For this purpose, I prefer to employ a device which comprises a plate firmly attached
to the pad and another plate firmly attached to one end of the spring. These plates
are connected by means of a central screw or bolt so that the pad can be turned into
any desired position relatively to the spring. Another screw is provided for firmly
securing the said pad in any position to which it may be adjusted, as hereinafter
described.
In the accompanying drawing, I have shown one form of my improved truss.
Figure 1 being a perspective front view, and
Figure 2 a section drawn to an enlarged scale on the line, Figure 1.
a is the spring; b the pad; c a strap for connecting the ends of the said truss when
it is in place upon the person.
d is a metal disc or plate which is firmly attached to the pad b, e is another metal
plate which is firmly attached to one end of the spring a and is connected with the
plate d by means of a screw passed through a hole in the plate e and screwed into a
tapped hole in the centre of the disc or plate d. The plate e is formed with a slot e¹
concentric with the hole of the screwf; and a screw g is passed through this slot and
is screwed into a tapped hole in the disc or plate d. The screw y is provided with a
ring or annular piece g', whereby it may be easily turned by the finger and thumb.
To alter the position of the pad b relatively to the spring a, it is only necessary to
slacken the screw g and turn the said pad upon or about the axis of the screw until
it is in the desired position. It can then be secured in this position by tightening the
said screw g.

page_text: I prefer to cover or coat the spring and pad with celluloid or xylonite so that they
may be washed with water when necessary. They may, however, be covered with
other suitable material.
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 improved adjustable truss constructed substantially as hereinbefore described
for the purpose specified.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th June, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 12th June, 1887.
I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of the firm of Herbert & Co., Patent Agents, of
67, Strand, London, in the County of Middlesex, 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 relates to the sliding stretcher crown of umbrellas and consists in
certain improvements combined with the same which serve to secure the umbrella
frame in its open and also in its closed position to the stick. The latter being provided
with one pin above and one below as hereafter shown.
Referring to the accompanying drawing, Figs. 1 and 2 show the upper part of the
stick with the umbrella frame open; Fig. 2 showing the device partly in section;
Fig. 3 shows the lower part of the stick when the frame is closed; Figs. 1" and 2
are respectively cross sections on the lines y y and zz Fig. 2.
2
The improved slide consists of the displaceable tube a sliding on the stick, and
having above and below a bayonet-like recess s and s¹. Over the tube a between the
collars n and which are secured to the same, is arranged a tube d, that is revolvable
and carries above the crown e, to which the stretchers are secured. The tube d has
below a rim (Figs. 2 and 2) projecting inwardly and provided with a cut or
recess (Fig. 2) which catches over the projection, secured round the tube a, and
is of such a size as to allow of a slight turning of the tube a. The tube d is prevented
from turning by the umbrella-frame. Between a and d is arranged a spring f
(Figs. 1 and 2) which tends to press the tube a with the projection & against one
end of the recess i.
In the stick above and below are fixed the pins p and p². When opening the
umbrella and therefore moving the slide upward, the bayonet-like recess s catches over
the pin p and is held over this pin by the action of the spring f. To close the umbrella,

page_text: the tube a is so far turned to the right by means of the disc r, that the recess s is
released from the pin p. Subsequently the slide is pulled downward, until it reaches
the pin p¹. Then the slide is let loose and is held by the action of the spring f with
the recess over the pin p¹.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is —
In umbrellas
The combination of two pins fixed on the stick and a tube having at each end
bayonet-like recesses with the stretcher crown substantially as set forth.
H. J. HADDAN.
By Herbert & Co.,
67, Strand, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 18th Mar., 1887.
Fig. 1 represents an elevation of my improved clothes peg in position on a line, and
holding the clothes thereon.
Fig. 2 is a side view of the clothes peg detached from the line.
The object of my invention is to produce a wire clothes peg, which shall straddle
the clothes line and have spring pressure on the clothes below the line, whereby the
peg will not loosen on the line and drop, or be liable to be broken.
My invention consists of a clothes peg formed of a single length of wire, circularly
bent or coiled at the middle, crossed, and bowing outwardly and meeting at a short
distance from the ends of the wire and then bent apart, whereby the bend or coil of
the upper end of the peg will cause the lower extremities to spring together to hold
the clothes, and the middle portion of the peg freely straddle the line, and the lower
portion grip the clothes below the line.
A, is a piece of wire, bent at the middle, and crossed to make a spring loop or
coil B, at the head of the peg. The legs C, after crossing, are continued in bow-
shaped form until they meet at D, or other suitable distance from the extremity, from
which point of meeting the legs curve outwardly, as at E.
The legs do not cross at E, but are skewed from the intersection downwardly,
whereby the curve of both legs at E, will meet back to back with the points extended
wordly

page_text: When the extremities of the legs are placed to straddle the line, and the peg pressed
down by hand, the legs will yield and admit the line, and again close to pinch the
clothes below the line.
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 :-
As a new article of manufacture, a clothes peg, of bent wire, having a spring loop
or coil B at the head, legs C intersecting below the loop and bowed outwardly and
meeting again at a distance from the ends of the wire, and thence curved apart at the
extremity, as set forth.
LEANDER LIBBY.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, SAMUEL GEORGE RHODES of Langham Street, Now Wortley, Leeds in the
County of York, Tin and Iron Plate Worker, 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 machinery for moulding or forming and pressing bricks
composed of clay or other plastic materials, as hereafter described.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a transverse section. Fig. 2 an end
elevation. Fig. 3 a side elevation, and Fig. 4 a plan looking at the top, shewing my
improvements.
Between suitable standards or framework A, I mount a cylinder B horizontally in
bearings C, on the periphery of which are provided or formed any required number of
moulds or forms D. An intermittent rotary motion is imparted thereto by means of a
cam, eccentric or crank E, which is fixed on a revolving shaft F, mounted in suitable
bearings on the framework A, the intermittent rotary motion being transmitted
therefrom by means of a suitable connecting rod H, and arm J through pawl K to
ratchet wheel L, which is carried or fixed at one or both ends of the cylinder B. In
front and above the cylinder B are provided feeders for supplying material for the
moulds, consisting of a hopper or hoppers M into which the clay is feed by any
convenient means, this clay being afterwards forced down the tubes N by plunger or
plungers O, operated by the crank or cranks P provided on the shaft Q, and therefrom
into the spaces below the ends of such tubes N and between the sliding side plates R
and plungers S. These side plates R and plungers S on moving forward carry the
clay in the same direction, the rams S pushing and pressing it into the moulds to the
required extent, and during this operation the projecting clay is severed or cut from
the clay within the tubes N by the horizontal knives Tattached to the sliding side
pieces R. On each mould being filled and the clay having received the required
amount of pressure from the plungers or rams S, such sliding side pieces R are caused
to move quickly out of the moulds D followed by the rams S, these being brought
into position ready to receive more clay, and also the cylinder B is moved round for

page_text: the purpose of depositing the bricks onto the travelling sheet U or table, the bricks
being forced out by the bottom plates V which are coupled to the bottom plates W in
the opposite moulds by means of rods or shafts X, the movement being caused by the
filling of such opposite mould.
Motion is imparted to the rams $ from cams, eccentrics or cranks Y; and also
to the sliding side picces R by means of cams or eccentrics Z mounted on the
shaft F.
Motion is imparted to the shafts F and g from some suitable or convenient
motor.
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 general arrangement and combination of the various parts forming the
machine for moulding or forming and pressing bricks, substantially as herein set
forth.
J. W. HARDING,
Agent.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, EDMUND SALMON, of the Jersey Street Mill, Ancoats, Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, Shirt Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
As shirts are usually manufactured and sold, their sizes are determined by the cir-
cumferences or lengths of the neckband which usually advance by half an inch between
cach size; thus a considerable number of sizes of each quality or description of shirt
have to be manufactured and kept in stock to meet the demands of the trade and the
wants of the public.
This Invention has for its object to manufacture shirts in such a manner that one shirt
may conveniently be made to accomodate two, three or even four different sizes; and
these Improvements consist in forming two or more stud holes upon each end or upon
contiguous ends of the neck band of the shirt. In their most simple form my
improvements consist in making the neck opening of the shirt at the back instead of
at the front. The neck band is then joined or connected at the back by means of a
stud passing through one of the stud holes in each end of the neck band and there
being two or more stud holes in each end it is evident that the size of the shirt may be
adjusted within comparatively wide limits by inserting the stud through one or other
of the respective sets of stud holes. The stud may also be used as a collar stud.
It will be evident that the shirt may be so made or manufactured as to open in
front in the ordinary manner as well as behind
I desire it to be understood that I do not make any claim to the manufacture of
shirts having openings at the back of the neck as such shirts have been made for a
considerable time past.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :--
(1) In the neck band of a shirt, opening at the back of the neck; two or more stud
holes in each end of the neckband at the back opening; substantially as and for the
purpose hereinbefore described.
(2) As an improved article of manufacture: a shirt having the ordinary front opening,
an opening at the back, and each end of the neck band at the back opening provided with
two or more stud holes; substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth
and described.
WILLIAM E. HEYS,
70, Market Street, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, HENRY CLAY MERRIAM, Colonel in the United States Army, of Washington D.C.
United States do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention has for its object the improvement of knapsacks whereby the leverage
and constriction produced by the straps confining them to the back of the wearer and
also a large portion of the weight to be carried, are removed from the shoulders and
chest and supported upon the hips of the wearer.
This result is accomplished by the following means, namely: the knapsack or pack
proper is stiffened by an internal angle-iron frame, and is provided, on each side, with
a wooden brace a fig. 1 and 2 attached by two adjusting straps 66 and stepped into
a socket d of an adjustable hip-strap c, to which the shoulder straps e are adjustably
connected by means of their branches f. The lower end of each of the branches f
carries a snap-hook buckle g, shown on a larger scale in fig. 3 and 4 and passed into
a ring h.
The shoulder straps e have other branches i which are adjustably connected with
the cartridge-boxes ;, by means of similar snap-hook buckles g¹. The cartridge boxes i
are thus directly supported by the shoulders of the wearer.
In other respects, the knapsack proper does not differ from ordinary knapsacks, except
that it is stiffened, as before mentioned, by an inner angle iron frame or otherwise.
It is also provided with the customary straps for fastening an overcoat and blanket k.
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 :-
In knapsacks, the hereinbefore described characteristic features, consisting :
1) In the hin stran c.

page_text: 3) In the braces a.
4) In the adjusting straps 6 b' for the braces a.
5) In the connecting branches f and buckles g and,
6) In the supporting branches i for the cartridge boxes 3, all for the purpose of
removing from the shoulders, waist and chest and transferring to the hips, a part of
the various strains produced by the knapsack and waist belt.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 24th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 27th Dec., 1887
JAMES HOLMES Wholesale Confectioner 18 High Street Keighley Yorkshire, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
-
A cap of metal or other material, with cork lining to fit the outside of bottle
necks, in such a manner as to ensure the security of the cork slip from coming out.
I do this as follows, either fasten them with some adhesive substance, or turn the
edge of the metal over, or if in wood, to be turned with a recess forming a groove,
thereby forming a seating for the cork slip both top and bottom.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cap for Bottles and other Vessels.
I, JAMES HOLMES, of 18 High Street, Keighley, in the County of York,
Confectioner 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 the construction of a simple and improved cap for
bottles and other vessels in such a manner that, the air is as effectually excluded from
the interior of the bottles or other vessels as when cork bungs are used, and more
effectually than is the case with caps of the ordinary construction: and consists in
forming the cap with a flange and lining the groove so formed with cork or other
suitable flexible material of such thickness, to fit the outside diameter of the bottle
or other vessel.
In order to more fully explain my invention, I have appended a sheet of drawings,
in which Fig. 1 represents a portion of a bottle covered with my improved cap in
section, and Fig. 2 my cap detached, also in section, and without the cork or other
lining.
The cap may be of tinned or of other thin sheet metal or other material, blocked
or turned in the interior somewhat to the shape as shewn by the dark line A, a flange
in any case being formed at A¹, thereby making a recess or groove for the reception
of a lining B, of cork or other flexible material, which is cut to fill between the top
or flat part of the cover and the flange A¹ by which it is secured: the lining B being
of such thickness that when the cap is placed on a bottle or vessel neck, it excludes
the outward air to the same extent, and has a neater appearance than cork bungs
when used for filling up the opening into the bottle or vessel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
A bottle or vessel cap
with a flange A¹ and lined with cork or other flexible material
at B, substantially in the manner shewn and for the purpose described.
Dated this 14th day of November 1887.
JOHN WAUGH,
Bradford, Yorkshire,
Agent.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Nov., 1887
Complete Left, 7th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 6th Apr., 1888
I TOM NELSON GRIMBLEBY of Barrow Haven in the County of Lincoln Tile
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Tile may be made in various designs. The mode of construction is with an
inner raised, bar running down the Tile parallel with and at the required distance from
the ordinary fillet bar and inclining towards it so as to form a channel between
the two. In fitting the Tiles together the wing side of the Tile abuts the fillet of the
adjacent tile. The wing overlapping the fillet bar is so shaped as to fit into the
abovementioned channel formed by the two bars. The bar inclining outwards over-
laps the rabbeted portion of the wing and so prevents water drifting under the wing
and also locks each Tile to its fellow."
Dated this Eighteenth day of November 1887.

page_text: A Double Bar Look koonng Tile.
I TOM NELSON GRIMBLEBY of Barrow Haven in the County of Lincoln Tile
Maker do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A DOUBLE BAR LOCK
ROOFING TILE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Tile may be made in various designs. The mode of construction is with an
inner raised inclining bar (designated by the letter B in the accompanying drawing)
running down the face of the Tile parallel with and at the required distance from the
ordinary fillet bar (A) so as to form a channel between the two-the inner raised
bar (B) inclining towards the fillet (A). The wing (C) is rabbeted at its outer
edge (L) and so shaped as to fit under the inclining inner raised bar (B). In fitting
the Tiles on the Roof the wing side of the Tile abuts the fillet bar (A) of the adjacent
Tile the wing overlapping the fillet bar (A) and the upper edge of the inner raised
inclining bar (B) and the rabbetted portion of the wing (D) fits under the inner
raised inclining bar and so forms one, uniform outline as shown in the drawing. The
wing overlapping the fillet bar (A) as described above rests upon it whilst the outer
edge of the rabbetted portion fitting under the inner raised inclining. bar (B) forms
a perfect lock and also prevents rain or snow drifting into the side joints.
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 formation of the inner raised bar inclining towards the fillet.
2. The construction of the rabbetted wing fitting over and under the inclining bar.
Dated this Sixth day of February 1888
Witness,
WM. TURNER,
Beverley, Solicitor.
TOM NELSON GRIMBLEBY.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 30th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 22nd June, 1888
ROBERT ARBER RAY Engineer 53 Fildes Street Great Grimsby Lincolnshire I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A metal fan fixed in a cast or wrought Iron frame the whole to be fixed in the
Bridges of Steam Boilers, or other places where applicable.

page_text: I ROBERT ARBER RAY Engineer 53 Fildes Street Great Grimsby in the county
of Lincoln do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
A metal fan fixed in a cast or wrought iron frame the whole to be fixed in the bridges
of steam boilers or other places where applicable.
The fan is worked automatically by the atmospheric air striking the blades of said
fan thus causing a continual admission of fresh oxygen which is uniformly mixed
with the carbon passing over the bridge thereby causing almost instantaneous
combustion.
Such being the nature and object of my Invention I will now procede to describe
more in detail the manner in which the same is to be or may be performed or carried
into practical effect and in order that the same may be clearly understood I have
annexed hereunto a sheet of drawings illustrative thereof and have marked drawings
with figures and letters of reference corresponding with those in the following
explanation thereof.
Fig. 1 is a section of iron frame A, A. B, B, are the covers C, C, the fan and
D,D, are the wheels carrying the spindle E, E, on which the fan C, C, revolves FF steel
studs carrying wheels D, D; G G are bolts securing covers to frame A, A; H, H, are
the supports for covers B B. I, I, are the lock nuts securing fan on spindle E, E.
Fig. 2 is a front view of iron frame A A and C, C, is front view of fan C, C, I, I, the
lock nuts as described in (Fig. 1) the dotted lines are wheels D, D, for carrying
spindle E, E, as shown inside (Fig. 1).
Fig. 3 is the front and back view of covers B, B; H, H, are the supports as described
in (Fig. 1).
Having now described the nature and object of my Invention together with the
manner in which the same is to be or may be performed or carried into practical effect
I wish it to be understood that I claim
An automatic means for consuming smoke as herein-before described and illustrated
by drawings.
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Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 9th May, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 10th June, 1887.
I RICHARD LUDLOW 47, Bordesley Street, Birmingham in the county of Warwick
Grocers' Outfitter do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The cover of a Tea Bin is constructed of a number of strips of Wood or metal,
fastened on leather or canvass, at the back of the Bin, inside, is a roller, on which
5 the cover slides back into a compartment or lining of the Bin.
RICHARD LUDLOW.

page_text: I RICHARD LUDLOW of 47 Bordesley Street, Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Grocers' Outfitter 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 Cover of a Grocers' Tea Bin is constructed of a number of strips of wood A A 5
or metal fastened on leather or canvass, and at the back of the Bin (inside) is a roller B
on which the cover slides back into a compartment (C) or lining of the Bin.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I claim is
That, the cover being a receeding one does not occupy any space when open, whereas
in the old style the cover is an obstruction.
The novelty is the receeding cover.
L
A New or Improved Sounding Board for the Improvement of Violins and other Stringed Instruments Played by Bows.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 8th Sept., 1887
Complete Accepted, 4th Nov., 1887
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Sounding Board for the Improvement of Violins
and other Stringed Instruments Played by Bows.
PAUL HERMANN ZEIDLER 50, Bridge Road Hammersmith County of Middlesex
London W. Pianoforte Tuner & Repairer do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:-
My Invention consists in producing a Soundboard of two separate Archings so as
to gain more Elasticity, and thereby obtaining longer and purer Vibration and
producing a more Mellow and powerful tone two qualities combined hereto unknown
in new bow Instruments.
Made as following two separate Archings lower and top arch each worked out
separately then fixed on top of one another.

page_text: and other Stringed Instruments Played by Bows.
PAUL HERMANN ZEIDLER Pianoforte Tuner & Repairer 50, Bridge Road Hammer-
smith London W. County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:
:-
My Invention consists of producing a Sounding board of two separate Archings 5
which gives more elasticity, whereby is obtained longer, purer Vibration and a more
mellow and powerful tone. Each Arch is worked out separately then fixed together
as shown in Drawing, a. top Arch b. lower Arch c. bass bar."
my said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what 11
claim is:
The two separate or double Archings of Sounding board for Violins Violoncellos
and all kind of stringed Instruments that are played with a Bow.
Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Smoke and Economising Fuel in Steam Boiler Furnaces.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 11th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 26th Oct., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Smoke and Economising
Fuel in Steam Boiler Furnaces.
I WILLIAM GASKELL of 5 Sycamore Street, Oldham Road, Newton Heath near
Manchester Engine Driver do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is attained by mounting a vertically sliding door in
front of the entrance to the ash-pit and so that such door can be adjusted in height to
only permit sufficient air to enter the ash pit either above or below such adjustable
door as required to supply proper combustion. This door is secured by set-screws
or screw nuts and bolts at any desired height to a pair of slotted bars or rods hinged
or pivoted either to the bottom of the furnace door, frame or to the front of the
boiler itself.
The sliding door being thus hinged as aforesaid offers no impediment in the way
of withdrawing the cinders or ashes.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Smoke and Economising
Fuel in Steam Boiler Furnaces.
I WILLIAM GASKELL of 5 Sycamore Street Newton Heath Oldham Road
Manchester in the County of Lancashire, Engine Driver, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this Invention is obtained by mounting a vertically sliding door aa a
in front of the entrance to the ash pit and so that such door shall be adjusted in
height to only permit sufficient air to enter under the bars above such adjustable door
as required to supply the quantity of air necessary for combustion. This door is
secured by set screws and nuts and bolts ce at any desired height to a pair of
slotted bars d d or rods which are hinged or pivoted either to the bottom of the
furnace door frame ee or to the front of the boiler itself. The sliding door being
thus hinged can be turned up and suspended by a chain and hook over the front of
the boiler, therefore offers no impediment in the way of withdrawing the cinders or
ashes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
1
A covina of tal
WILLIAM GASKELL,
Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 6th Sept., 1887.
1, JAMES THEODORE GRIFFIN of Oneóta, Maresfield Gardens Hampstead Middlesex
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of this invention is to compound certain ingredients to produce a light
spongy body or bodies of different density according to the use for which it is intended
which I term "Light Sponge," "Intermediate Sponge" and "Heavy Sponge" as a
substitute for Rubber Sponge and applicable for all the uses to which Rubber Sponge
is now applied.
For the manufacture of "
Light Sponge" I take
1
part Alum
1
"
Tungstate of Soda
12
31
22
"
31
"
"2
Borax
Camphor
Lampblack
Carbonate of Ammonia
These mix with 50 % Para Rubber and 24% Sulphur while in a soft or semi
plastic state and roll it into sheets, or spread, or mould it to the required thickness, the
sheets or articles so made are then cured in a similar way to which ordinary rubber
compound goods are cured, as sponge.

page_text: 1
22
"
11
1 part Alum
Tungstate of Soda
Camphor
Borax
"
"
Lampblack
"
50
2%
Sulphur
Chloride of Ammonium
Parva Rubber
These when thoroughly mixed and rolled into sheets or shaped to form articles are
cured as above mentioned.
For what I term "Heavy Sponge " I take
1 part Camphor
3
1
10
Borax
"
"
50%
2%
"
Lampblack
Chloride of Ammonium
Para Rubber
Sulphur
And treat them in the manner described with reference to my "Light Sponge" and
"Intermediate Sponge."
Sponge made according to my invention is very buoyant, very yielding, very supple
and is specially adapted for boats, canoes, and the like also to resist the impact of shot
and when pierced will close up the opening again.
The above examples constituting my compounds are subject to variations in the
several proportions.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The several compositions or combination of ingredients hereinbefore mentioned and
the manufacture of spongy material in grades as above described.
Dated this 27th day of July 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 6th Sept., 1887.
[Communicated from abroad by JAMES TATHAM, of Philadelphia, in the State of
Pennsylvania, in the United States of America, Lead Manufacturer.]
I ROBERT WILLIAM EDDISON of Steam Plough Works Leeds in the County of
York Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this Invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The object of this Invention is to provide an insulating material especially adapted
for covering electrical Conductors which material while possessing very high insulating
properties is of such a pliable or flexible character as not to be injuriously affected by
bending or rough handling.
This improved material consists of rosin and cotton seed oil the proportions of the
respective ingredients being varied in accordance with the purpose for which the
material is to be used the rule to be observed being that the greater the degree of
flexibility required the larger should be the proportion of cotton seed oil in the
compound.
As indicating the range of proportions I may say that good results have been
obtained by a compound of six parts by weight of rosin to one part of cotton seed oil
and good results have also been obtained by a compound having but four parts of
rosin to one of cotton seed oil.
The effect of the cotton seed oil upon the rosin is to toughen it or render it pliable
and thus overcome the natural tendency which the rosin has when cold to crack or
granulate when for example the article to which the insulating compound is applied is
bent or roughly handled so as to subject the insulating material to strain..
The mixture of the ingredients is preferably effected by subjecting them to heat the
ingredients being heated together or the rosin being first melted and the cotton seed
oil afterwards added. The compound is applied to the article to be covered therewith
while in a heated state.

page_text: Other ingredients may if desired be added to this improved compound or material
the latter being used as the insulating base for the compound to be produced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
:-
First An insulating material or compound consisting of or containing rosin and
cotton seed oil in the proportions of from four to six parts by weight of rosin to one
part of cotton seed oil all substantially as specified.
Second: An insulating material or compound consisting of or containing rosin
and cotton seed oil incorporated together with or without other ingredients substantially
as and for the purpose herein before described.
Dated th: 10th
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