matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1887,
Complete Left, 1st June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 1st July, 1887.
RICHARD LOCK YER HICKES No. 1 Mitre Court Temple London E.C. Captain,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
I dissolve the Soda Ash of Commerce or Soda Crystals in water at boiling point
and allow the same io cool gradually to which I add a mixture of the following
Hydro carbons or any one or more of the group-namely Diamylene, Camphene,
Menthene Terebene, Cymol and Thymol. I mix these in the pure form or as they
occur in the Oils of Eucalyptus or Thyme. I also use Phenol. I prefer to use a
mixture composed of Diamylene one tenth per cent Camphene three tenths per cent.
Menthene one tenth per cent. Terebene three tenths per cent. Cymol one tenth per
cent Thymol one tenth per cent-or-I use two per cent of Oil of Eucalyptus-or-two
per cent of Oil of Thyme-or-two per cent of a mixture composed of the Oils of
Eucalyptus and Thyme-or-1 mix one per cent of Phenol with the Soda-in each case
I mix the Hydro carbons or Phenol just as the process of crystalization is about to
commence by which means I obtain an excellent Disinfectant for washing purposes.
Dated this the Twenty eighth day of Anil 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Combining Disinfectants with Soda Crystals.
RICHARD LOCK YER HICKES 1 Mitre Court Temple Fleet Street London, E.C.
Captain, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
1 dissolve the Soda Ash of Commerco or Soda Crystals in water at boiling point,
and allow the same to cool gradually, to which I add a mixture of the following Hydro
carbons or any one-or-more of the group, namely, Dianylene Camphene, Menthene,
Terebene Cymol-and-Thymol. I mix these in the pure-form-as they occur in the Oils
of Eucalyptus Terebenthene, or Thyme I also use Phenol-I prefer to use a
mixture composed of
Diamylene
Camphene
16th per cent.
27
Menthene
Terebeno
"
Cymol
Thymol
"
"
or-I use two per cent of Oil of Eucalyptus or two per cent of Oil of Thyme, or two
per cent of a mixture of the Oils of Eucalyptus and Thyme or I mix one per cent of
Phenol with the Soda. For the purpose of obtaining a more complete admixture of
the above named disinfectants with the Soda Crystals, I may first combine them with
Caustic Soda or other Caustic Alkali. In each case I mix the Hydro Carbons or
Phenol just as the process of crystalization is about to commence by which means I
obtain an excellent disinfectant for washing purposes.
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 admixture of the above named Hydro Carbons and Phenol with Soda Ash and
Soda Crystals for Disinfecting and washing purposes.
Dated this First day of June One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty seven.
Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Year: 1887

page_text: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
I JOSIAH HARRINGTON of Kenilworth House Windmill Road, Clapham Common,
Surrey Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The object of this Invention is to prevent the pushing back of the lever of a sash
fastener by the insertion of a knife or other blade between the Sashes which result I
attain by attaching an additional hinged piece of metal to the fastener in such a way
that it falls over the two sashes and covers the junction of them for a distance to
protect the lever of fastener when the latter is bolted.
To enable my invention to be properly understood I will proceed to describe same
with aid of the accompanying drawings.
Figures 1 and 2 are plan views of my fastener unbolted and bolted respectively.
Figures 3, 4 and 5 detail views.
is a bed plate of fastener, b lever, c moveable piece hinged to a at d and which
protects lever; this piece is provided with a stop e which enables the lever to fold up c
into the position shewn at figure 1 to enable the sashes to be opened. On bolting the
windows the lever b presses down c as shown at figure 2 which effectually prevents a
knife or other blade inserted between the sashes touching lever b. f junction of window
Sashes.
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 a Sash fastener the hinged piece c used as and for the nurnose stated.
VEALE, CHIFFERIEL & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.
PRODUCTION OF A NEW RED AZO COLOUR
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 4th July, 1887
Complete Left, 4th Apr., 1888
Complete Accepted, 4th May, 1888
I, THOMAS RICHARD SHILLITO of 89 Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of said invention for "PRODUCTION OF A
NEW RED AZO COLOUR," a communication to me from abroad by John Rudolph
Geigy of Basle, Switzerland, Colour Manufacturer, to bo as follows:-
This invention has reference to the production of a new red azo-colour and is based
upon the discovery that paradiazonitrobenzole acting upon a naphtylamine di-
sulphonate of sodium forms a red colour.
To carry out the invention I dissolve, say, from thirteen to fourteen kilogrammes
of nitro-aniline in water, acidulated with sulphuric acid, and diazotise by the
addition of about seven kilogrammes of nitrite of sodium.
"l
This, whilst being stirred is poured into a solution of 35 kilogrammes of
naphtylamine di-sulphonate of sodium.
The colouring matter thus formed is filtered, saturated with carbonate of sodium
and dried.

page_text: I, THOMAS RICHARD SHILLITO of 80 Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of said invention for "PRODUCTION OF A
NEW RED AZO-COLOUR" a communication to me from abroad by John Rudolph
Geigy of Basle, Switzerland, Colour Manufacturer, and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
This invention has reference to the production of a new red azo-colour and is based
upon the discovery by me that paradiazonitrobenzole acting upon a naplitylamine
disulphonate of sodium forms a red colour.
In carrying out my invention 1 dissolve, say from thirteen to fourteen kilogrammes
of nitro-aniline in water acidulated with acid, preferably sulphuric acid-and
diazotise by the addition of about seven kilogrammes of nitrite of sodium.
This
whilst being stirred is poured into a solution of about thirty five kilogrammes of
a naphtylamine disulphonate of sodium.
The colouring matter thus formed is filtered, saturated with carbonate of sodium
and dried.
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 :-
Improvements in Boxes or Cases.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Feb., 1887.
Complete Left, 27th Apr., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 17th June, 1887.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boxes or Cases.
JOSEPH JEFFS of 25, Shudehill Manchester in the County of Lancaster Designer
and Letter Cutter and ROBERT REAR 83, Henham Vale Queens Park Manchester in
the County of Lancaster, Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The bottom which is Tongued slides in the Ends which are Grooved, (Applied in
Application dated September 30th 1886 No. 12,444). We add strong Hoop Iron
which goes along the bottom and half way up the ends, and is secured by screws
with Counter sunk holes This making the bottom Doubly Secure, and dispencing
with the wooden Clogs which usually are affixed on the bottom.
This Invention will apply to Mineral Water, Ginger Beer, Ale and Porter, Wine
and Spirit Bottle Cases or Boxes, Also to division and other Cases or Boxes, for
Glass and Earthenware Jars, or Bottles in general, together with Fish or other
Boxes or Cases, for Home and Export use.
T
L
Tab 1887
JOSEPH JEFFS,
Agent.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boxes or Cases.
JOSEPH JEFFS, 25, Shudehill Manchester in the County of Lancaster Designer and
Stamp Maker ROBERT REAR 83, Hendham Vale Queens Park Manchester in the
County of Lancaster, Commercial Traveller 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. The bottom which is tongued slides into B the ends which are grooved C. We
add Strong hoop Iron which goes along the bottom and half way up the ends, and
is secured by screws with counter sunk holes. This making the bottom doubly
secured and dispensing with the wooden clog which are usually affixed on the bottom
Sides, Pined, Nailed or Screwed. This invention will apply to Mineral Water
Ginger beer, Ale and Porter, Wine and Spirit Bottle Cases or boxes, also division
and other Cases or Boxes, for Glass and Earthenware Jars or bottles in general,
together with Fish and other boxes for home and export use..
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our Invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is :
1. A safety bottom doubly secured.
2. Can be applied to any case or box.
3. More serviceable and not liable to tear clothing.
4. Dispencing with common hoop iron and projecting nails.
Year: 1887

page_text: ROBERT JOHN SHEPHERD M.D. M.R.C.S. & L.S.A. Medical Superintendent Saint.
Olave's Union Infirmary Rotherhithe London S.E. do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The article consists of a somewhat triangular shaped pad to be worn, slung on to a
belt, over the lower part of the abdomen. The base of the triangle, which is worn upper-
most, fills up the gap left between the two iliac bones and completely protects the two
inguinal canals. The apex of the triangle is prolonged sufficiently far downwards to
completely protect the organs of generation.
To construct the article, make a light lattice-work of wire of a triangular shape
with the corners rounded off, & rendered somewhat concave to adapt it to the shape of
the lower part of the abdomen. This is well padded on the concave surface, with
horsehair, or other suitable material, to the depth of an inch or so, & covered with
chamois leather, or other suitable material. Other substances than wire may be used
such as stiff leather, perforated zinc, gutta-percha, &c. &c. If a simple firm pad of
horsehair, or other suitable material, be used, it must then be thick enough to afford
adequate protection.
The sides of the abovementioned triangle are each about 12 inches long & are some-
what curved; but different sizes will be required for different players. The whole pad
may be made in different segments which, being joined together, would make it more
flexible. The side of the triangle worn uppermost is provided with four, or more,
loops of stout webbing through which an ordinary cricket belt is passed so as to sling
the pad in front of the wearer. Hooks and eyes may be substituted for the webbing;
or the belt may form part of the article.
It is thought that the above description renders an accompanying figure unnecessary,
as nothing further could be shewn by it.

page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1 claim is-
I. The adaptation of an efficient pad (having regard to the thickness of the padding
employed) affording adequate protection to the region requiring it.
II. The employment of a frame-work of wire; or of stiff leather; or of perforated
zinc, &c. &c. whereby the force of impact may be diffused.
III. The principle whereby the pad is merely suspended by one of its sides instead
of being firmly attached, to the person of the wearer, in all its parts.
IV. The simple means whereby the pad may be attached to any belt.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, ERNST HINRICH MEYER, of Ottensen, in the Empire of Germany, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved device for filing loose papers.
In carrying it into effect, I provide a tube, or rod bored longitudinally at one end,
and a second part adapted to enter the bore of the said tube or rod, and engage
therewith by means of either a spring-catch or screw threads.
Any usual or convenient addenda to the file may be adopted.

page_text: I, ERNST HINRICH MEYER, of Ottensen, in the Empire of Germany, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to improvements to devices adapted to file letters, bills, and
other papers; and the object of my improvements is to facilitate the removal from
the file of any particular paper without tearing it.
I attain these objects by the following means.
In the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters refer to similar parts,
Fig. 1 is a front view; Fig. 2, a side view of the file partly in section; Fig. 3
shews the several parts of the needle; and Figs. 4 and 5 are modifications partly in
section.
The improved file consists of two separate pieces adapted to be easily connected and
disconnected. The piece B, is tapered, and is either partly, or entirely, hollow, thus
forming a sheath for the other piece, A, which engages therein, being provided either
with a spring-catch, b, or a screw-(Fig. 5)-for rigidly connecting both pieces.
The sheath must therefore be provided either with a projection, c, adapted to engage
with a notch in the spring-catch ; or with a screw-thread. as illustrated in Fig. 5.
This part
pointed at its free end, and has a hole, a, to which the filing cord is
fastened. In the modification illustrated in Fig. 4, the spring-catch, , is bent in
such a form as to allow the part A to be engaged by the sheath, B, by friction
only.
When a particular paper is required to be taken off the filing cord, the cord is
introduced into the needle-hole, a, and the papers pushed onto the sheath
including the one to be taken off. As soon as the latter one is on the sheath, the
piece, A, is released therefrom, and the paper in question is taken off from the sheath, B,
whereupon both pieces, A and B, of the needle are connected again, and the other
papers pushed back onto the filing cord.
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 needle for allowing any particular paper upon a cord to be removed therefrom,
consisting of two separate pieces A and B, one of which is provided with a catch, a
screw thread, or equivalent device, adapted to engage with the other, so that both
pieces can be easily connected or disconnected substantially as set forth.
Dated this 27th dor of June 1888
ERNST HINRICH MEYER.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept., 1888

page_text: We, HENRY JOHN WILLIAMS, Accountant, WILLIAM JOHN PRITCHARD, Draper,
THOMAS ROBERT PARRY, Quarryman and LLEWELYN RICHARD EVANS, Grocer, all of
Llanllechid, Bangor, Carnarvonshire, North Wales do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of the herein described improved method of preserving cockles
which invention is carried out as follows:-
1st. Wash the cockles in fresh water.
2nd. Place them in a clean dry boiler and let them steam until opened.
3rd. Take out the fish from their shells and wash the fish in clean water until they
are perfectly free of all sand and salt water.
4th. Place fresh water in a clean pan, and when boiling, add some salt in about the
proportions, more or less, of six or seven pounds of salt to sixteen gallons of water and
place the cockles in the brine until they regain their former taste.
The water may now be poured away and the cockles allowed to dry.
5th. Place the cockles in tins and pour a mixture of vinegar and spices over the
cockles then solder on the lids which latter are each provided with a small hole. The
tins of cockles are now placed in a large open oven and allowed to steam freely for
about five minutes before soldering up the small hole in the lid.
The cockles are now ready for use and will keep good for any length of time.
Sometimes, instead of using vinegar and spices as above described, we dissolve one
pound of Boracic Acid in the brine mixture above described in the 4th step and add
this mixture to the cockles in the tins and close them up as above described.
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 —
:-
The improved method of preserving cockles in air-tight tius substantially as
herein before set forth.
D
7000
Year: 1887

page_text: THOMAS FELLER Plumber Hawks Road Kingston on Thames Surrey do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
That I have Invented a Ball Valve, which is very simple that at any time, the lever
should get broken, it will shut itself off so that the water could not pass in the
cistern.
The discription is as followes, the Tap would be 3 inches in highth from the top of
Tap, the distance of 24 inches there is a seating turned out of the sollid brass, between
these two points the water passes in, there is then a long spindle passes through the
top and on this spindle is insurtion or Indian rubber, this spindle is allowed long
enough that when it drops on the seating in the tap the bottom part of the spindle
hangs of an inch below the Tap itself which allowes roon enough for the lever to
pass through now this lever is arranged so that when the lever drops down it opens
the Valve or Spindle against the pressure of water then directly the lever gets broken
.which in all cases I have seen they brake close to the Shank or Pivet, the pressure
of water which is passing through the Tap comes directly in contact with top part of
the Spindle or Valve with the insurtion on which then closes it on to the seating &
shuts the water off then this at once acts as a Stop Valve.
The lever is pivotted to the caseing, the Pivot being between the Ball and the Valve
Spindle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is―.
An improved waste preventive Ball Valve.
Dated 28th September 1887.
T. FELLER,
Plumber,
Hawks Road, Kingston-on-Thames.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1887.
Complete Left, 11th Aug., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 13th Sept., 1887.
I CHARLES HENRY WAINWRIGHT of 5 Mill Road Dewsbury, Yorkshire, wheel-
wright, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to prevent the slipping of skids when going down
hill particularly laterally. To effect such I form on the bottom of skid preferably
when casting, longitudinal projecting webs a certain length of which are made with
large teeth.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: An Improved Skid for Vehicles.
1 CHARLES HENRY WAINWRIGHT of 5 Mill Road, Dewsbury, Yorkshire wheel-
wright, 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 prevent the slipping of skids particularly laterally,
used with vehicles on roads. For this purpose I form on the bottom of the skid
preferably when casting same one or more longitudinal projecting webs a certain
length of which is made with large teeth, these teeth and webs cut into the ground
and so effect the object of the invention."
To enable my invention to be properly and fully understood reference should be had
to the accompanying drawing.
Figure 1 perspective view of skid.
Figure 2 inverted view of same.
A shew the longitudinal webs.
B the teeth at one end of same.
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 skid for road vehicles, as and for the purpose herein before described.
Year: 1887

page_text: I GOTTLOB BANZHAF of Neckarsulm in the kingdom of Wirtembergh, German
Empire, 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
--
My invention consists in a bathing-box being provided with a waterproof lock and
has for its purpose
1) to carry little travelling things on journey and
2) to prevent the swimmers from drowning.
The bathing-box, serving now as travelling-box, then as life-preserver is made up to
be fixed to one's body in different convenient ways by means of a string.
In the accompanying drawing is shown part of the box illustrating the attachment
of the cover to the box proper. b is the bottom of the box having a handsized annular
opening and being provided with a counter-sunk steel rim, to receive the cover d,
possessing also a steel rim. To the cover d is attached a spring f extending under the
rin of the box when closed, thus shutting off and preserving the empty box from being
filled with water in swimming.
The box can be opened by pulling the handle g and pushing the cover to one side until
one end of the spring will come out of contact with the riin of the box b. Hereby
the spring will project over the rim of the box and the cover may be wholly taken
off by sliding it to the opposite side whereby the other end of the spring will be
lifted out of the box and the.cover becomes loose.

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:
In combined bathing and travelling-boxes the combination with a cover d being
provided with a spring fand handle g of a box b, having a countersunk rim to receive
on its top side the cover d and to keep the spring f on its lower side rigidly in position
for the purpose of rendering the box impervious to water, all substantially as shown
and described.
or other Missiles over a Large Area.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 7th Apr., 1887
or other Missiles over a Large Area.
1, JOSEPH PANNELL GIBBINS of 23 Regency Street, Westminster, in the County
of 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 :—
This invention relates to the construction of a land mine or torpedo as represented
by the accompanying drawing. Figure 1 is a transverse section and Figure 2 a
longitudinal section. It is an arched vessel divided by an internal arch into two
distinct chambers, the lower, A, for reception of the charge of gunpowder, gun
cotton, dynamite or other explosive, the upper chamber B for reception of grenades,
small shell or other missiles.
The mine or torpedo is made of iron or steel plates united in a watertight manner.
The arch of the lower chamber A has flanges rivetted to the plate forming the
bottom, these flanges extending to the outer edge of the bottom plate. The arch of
the upper chamber B has also Hanges rivetted to the flange of A and to the bottom
plate.
The front end of the mine or torpedo is surrounded by an angle iron to which is
bolted the front cover with an interposed washer of caoutchouc or other suitable
packing to make a watertight joint.
In the front there is a hole provided with a cover E for charging the upper
chamber B with grenades, shell or other suitable missiles.
There is also in the front an opening to the lower chamber A for introducing the
explosive and this opening is closed by bolting to it the case F containing the priming
charge and fuse.
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 of a land mine or torpedo as herein described and represented by
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 8th day of March 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 28th Sept., 1888
THOMAS DAVIES HARRIES Grosvenor House Aberystwith Surgeon and GEORGE
DAVIS Sycamore House Aberystwith Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The Inhaler consists of two chambers, the outer one constructed to hold hot water,
the inner one to hold chemicals. The inner one has a mouthpiece attached when
suction is applied. Steam & air pass from the outer into the inner chamber
through the contents of same up into mouthpiece.

page_text: THOMAS DAVIES HARRIES, Surgeon Grosvenor House, Aberystwith GEORGE
DAVIS, Ironmonger Sycamore House Aberystwith 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 Inhaler consists of two seperate compartments A & B the one B to contain
chemicals the other A to contain hot water or ice. The compartments are connected
so that the steam or cold air passes from its compartment to the bottom of the
chemical chamber when the mouthpiece attached to the chemical chamber is drawn
or sucked. The connecting medium C has one opening near the top of the hot water
or ice chamber A, the other opening near the bottom of the chemical chamber B.
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
1st. That we provide an inhaler by means of which we insure a standard medicated
steam or air for inhalation.
2nd. Novelty being that chemicals and hot water or ice are kept seperate, the
steam or cold air can be drawn through a volume of pure chemicals, thereby ensuring
a standard strength.
Year: 1887

page_text: I SAMUEL JAMES AINGE of 9 Ethel Street Birmingham in the County of Warwick,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
I form the shoulders of my Pipe Hooks by cranking the Iron or other metal of
which they are made and thus very materially increase their strength at that point and
lessen their liability to fracture.
Dated this 9th day of June 1887.

page_text: Improvements in Gas and Water Pipe Hooks.
I SAMUEL JAMES AINGE of 9 Ethel Street Birmingham in the County of Warwick,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
My improvement consists in the method by which I form the shoulder of the hook
whereby its strength is very considerably increased and its liability to fracture and
consequent loss is greatly diminished. In hooks which have been heretofore made,
either by hand or machinery the shoulder is generally formed by first nicking and
cutting away a portion of the iron or other metal of which the hook is made and then
forging or pressing the remainder so as to form the bowl, and thus the strength of the
metal is materially reduced at that part of the hook which in being used is most likely
to and frequently does give way the nicking being often the commencement and
cause of the breaking off of the bowl when the hook is being driven on to the tube-
and thus the hook is rendered useless.
To obviate this I take a bar or rod of metal of such strength and section as are
suitable for the hook I propose to make and having heated and marked off the length
I require I then crank it by means of a press or other machine fitted with proper dies
and by the same or other adequate means I shape the bowl A and point the shank C
for driving. By forming the shoulder B in the manner thus described I put the
entire strength of the metal into it and thus diminish its liability to fracture when it
is being fixed onto the tube.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
An improved method of forming the shoulders of "Gas and Water Pipe Hooks" by
simply cranking the metal of which the hooks are made.
Dated the 19th of L... 1007
and other Excrescences of a similar Nature.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 11th Mar., 1887.
and other Excrescences of a similar Nature.
I, ERNST JULIUS HÄNDLER, of Pirna Saxony, in the Empire of Germany, Soap
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of my invention is to effect the removal of corns and other excrescences
in a painless manner and free from danger.
•
In carrying out my invention, I mount upon a suitable handle a metallic support or
bearing for a short axle, which passes through the same; and which axle is fitted, at
one end, with a small handle for turning the same, and, at the other end, with a small
piece of sandstone, of the finest grain obtainable (or equivalent material). The form
of the sandstone is that of a semi-oblate-spheroid.
In order to remove a corn or similar excrescence, the instrument is held in one
hand, while the stone is rotated, in contact with the corn, and with very slight pressure,
whereby the corn is painlessly ground away.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letter: of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 shews the method of applying the
same. a is a piece of metal, the shank of which is driven into the handle b, ―c is a
short axle or spindle passing through a. is a handle fittel to the axle
and
is a small block of fine grained sandstone (or equivalent material) cut to the form of a
semi-oblate-spheroid, or approximating to such form.

page_text: In Fig. 2 the apparatus is shewn as applied, by being held in contact with a corn,
by the left hand of the operator, while the handle k is turned with the right hand.
The stone is usually moistened with water previously to applying the same, whereby
the corn is reduced and removed.
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 method of removing corns and other excrescences of a similar nature
and the manufacture and use of the apparatus for effecting the same, substantially as
hereinbefore described and shewn on the drawings.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 5th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 6th Jan., 1888
WILLIAM BEALE 33 Totteridge Road, Battersea in the County of Surrey, Builder
& Cab Proprietor do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Invention consists of an Iron Steel or other Metal Tyre with a double grooved
band in centre to which I adjust a rubber or other Elastic Tyre and fasten same with
small metal rims on either side, bolted through the rubber Tyre and the web of the
band.
The advantage I claim for this invention is that the band can be made seperate and
easily fixed to an ordinary Tyre, either with bolts, rivets or screws: at a small cost,
and by the method of fixing, the rubber Tyre cannot spring out of its place, and
no injury can be done to the felloe of the wheel when renewing the rubber &c.
Dated this Fifth day of September 1887.

page_text: I would remark that although I find it advantageous to form my improved india
rubber or other elastic tyre b with two webs or ribs I wish it to be understood
that I do not limit myself thereto as the tyre may be formed with one central web
or rib 6 or with three or more of such webs or ribs if desired.
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 arrangement construction and application of india rubber or other
elastic tyres to the wheels of road vehicles substantially such as and for the purpose
hereinbefore described and also with reference to the drawings hereto annexed.
Dated this 5th day of December 1887.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Patentee.
Improvements in Compositions for Treating Matters having an Offensive Smell.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 27th May, 1887.
Improvements in Compositions for Treating Matters having an
Offensive Smell.
I, ARCHIBALD DICKSON HUNTER, of Collins Street West, in the City of Melbourne,
and Colony of Victoria, 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 :-
This invention of improvements in compositions for treating matters having an
offensive smell is intended to be applied principally for the purpose of treating human
excreta and sewage although it is equally applicable to the treatment of offal and other
offensively smelling matters. Its object is to destroy the offensiveness of the matters
treated without removing any of the valuable fertilising properties which they are
known to possess.
The essential feature of my invention is the use of dry lignite dust or powder for
the purposes stated in as much as it is a most powerful deodorant and absorbent but
although it may be used alone I have found that it is most effectual when mixed with
the following ingredients in the manner and proportions now to be stated, viz.:--
1 Ton Dry Lignite dust.
6 Bushels dried and powdered leaves of the gum tree.

page_text: The salt may be refuse salt if obtainable. Eucalyptus oil in equivalent quantity to
that contained in the gum leaves may be substituted therefor. The kerosene may be
substituted by any other mineral oil but it is better when refined and although other
kinds may be used I prefer the refined kerosene which is ordinarily sold under that
name.
In using my composition it is only necessary to use just sufficient to absorb the
moisture in the matters treated but in as much as a pound of my composition will
absorb and deoderize about a pint of liquid it is evident that only a very small quantity
need be used.
I would have it understood that I do not claim the exclusive use of powdered gun
leaves, sulphate of iron, salt, or mineral oils as ingredients in compositions for treating
matters having an offensive smell and that I do not confine myself to the precise
proportions of the several ingredients herein mentioned.
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 dry lignite dust either alone or as an ingredient in compositions for
treating matters having an offensive smell and its combination with powdered gum
leaves, sulphate of iron, salt, and mineral oil in the manner and for the purpose
substantially as herein set forth and explained.
Dated this Sixteenth day of March One thousand eight hundred and eighty-
Seven
Corn Metering.
Year: 1887

page_text: Corn Metering.
I ALEXANDER WILLIAMS ANDERSON Lt.-Colonel in Her Majesty's Commissariat
and Transport Staff residing at R. House East Square, Artillery Barracks, Woolwich
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for CORN METERING and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
-
My corn meter consists of a cylinder, C. supported on a framework, this cylinder is
14 inches internal diameter and 21 inches clear depth. It is open at the top but
closed at the bottom by slides A and B. Slide A is perforated with 5 holes 24 inches
in diameter each, these holes being equally arranged at a distance of 4 inches from
centre of cylinder to centre of holes.-Slide B is without perforations. "The distance
The framework is so arranged
from the top of the slide A to the floor is 20 inches.
that an imperial standard bushel measure can be placed immediately underneath the
cylinder. In order to meter corn the following has to be adopted.
First fill the cylinder C with the corn required to be metered, having previously
inserted the slides A and B. place the bushel immediately underneath the cylinder
as shewn in Drawing. Quickly withdraw the slide B. the contents of the cylinder C
will then fall through the holes in slide A until the cylinder C is empty, then remove
the whole of the machine entirely away from the filled bushel, then strike the bushel
with the strike shewn in Drawing then weigh the bushel as it is, full of corn by
deducting the weight of the bushel measure itself the weight of corn in the bushel
will be ascertained.
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 my system of metering with my machine gives practically the same results
as the Sworn City Meterers obtain by their systein of metering from a sack.
2. That my meter can be used by any unskilled person, the process being a simple
mechanical one which can be easily acquired.
A. W. ANDERSON,
Lt.-Colonel.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 19th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 20th July, 1888
I CHARLES ROBERT PEAK of and on behalf of the firm of Peak, Meck and
Company of 9 New Oxford Street, London in the County of Middlesex Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention I make the door or window plate of corrugated sheet
metal such as brass, copper or other suitable metal, with a backing of wood or
other suitable material; the corrugations running either longitudinally, crosswise, or
diagonally.
The edges of the said door or window plate are formed by attaching to the
corrugated metal suitable mouldings, by soldering brazing or other suitable means.
The letters forming the words may be secured from the back by means of screws
or cemented soldered or brazed to the metal if desired.
Dated the 19th day of Sentember 1907

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Construction of Metal Door and Window
Plates.
I, CHARLES ROBERT PEAK of and on behalf of Peak Meck and Company of
9 New Oxford Street, London in the County of Middlesex, Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of this invention is to produce a more artistic design for door and
window plates and at much less cost than is possible with such plates as at present
constructed.
According to this invention I make the door or window plates of corrugated sheot
metal such as brass, copper, or other metal, with a backing of wood or other suitable
material, attached thereto by means of clips soldered or brazed to the corrugated
metal, screws or rivets. The corrugations may be either longitudinal, diagonal, or
crosswise. In the case of longitudinal corrugations I draw by means of suitable
machinery the sheet of metal through a pair of corrugated dies, the metal is
corrugated diagonally or crosswise by means of corrugating machines similar to those
at present in use; in some cases I may where desirable use these machines to
corrugate longitudinally. The edges of the said door or window plates I form by
attaching to the corrugated metal suitable mouldings by soldering (or these may be
formed in one) brazing or other suitable means.
The letters forming the words I secure from the back by means of screws or in
some cases I may secure them by means of brazing, cementing or soldering them to
the metal.
Door and window plates made according to this invention are cheaper and lighter
than if such plates were made of cast metal.
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 :-
:-
1st. In the construction of metal door and window plates the employment of
corrugated sheet metal substantially as described.
2nd. The corrugated sheet metal door and window plates substantially as described.
Dated this Nineteenth day of June 1888.
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Ventilating Leather for Hats, Caps, and other Coverings for the Head.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 10th May, 1887.
An Improved Ventilating Leather for Hats, Caps, and other
Coverings for the Head.
We JOHN EATON of Swallow Street, Machinist, and WILLIAM JOHN BATTERSBY
of Offerton, Hat Manufacturer both of Stockport in the County of Chester
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 efficient means for ventilating hats, caps,
and other coverings for the head by means of the "leather" or lining of the same
without undue pressure upon the forehead of the wearer and without any necessity for
wearing a hat of a larger size in the brow than ordinary.
This we propose to effect by making a series of vertical flutes crimpings or inden-
tations formed by pressure in the leather in combination with certain corresponding
holes punched therein.
These holes and vertical flutes are by preference only made in the front part of the
leather or lining which comes into contact with the forehead of the wearer, and
the leather being soft will not occasion any undue pressure or inconvenience.
the contrary the pressure will be reduced as it will only be exerted upon about one half
the usual surface.
On
The holes allow the air to pass through the leather and the vertical flutes, crimpings
or indentations form passages to receive and convey the same into the interior of the
hat, cap or other head-covering.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 1 represents in elevation one of our improved ventila-
ting hat leathers and Fig. 2 is a section (drawn to a larger scale) of a portion of the
same transversely to the flutes or indentations a. a. being the holes and b. b. the vertical
flutes crimpings or indentations.
It will be seen that there is one hole (or more) at the top of each flute and two
smaller ones in the flute itself, but we do not intend to confine ourselves to this

page_text: particular arrangement nor do we bind ourselves to make the flutes or indentations
straight as they may be curved or waived if thought preferable.
By this improvement perspiration is not allowed to dwell in and saturate through
the leather and hat causing what are known as grease marks.
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 improved ventilating leather or lining for hats, caps, and other coverings for
the head having a combination of holes and flutes crimpings or indentations formed
by pressure substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the drawings
annexed.
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1887.
Complete Left, 30th July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 27th Sept., 1887.
I ERNEST WILSON of Hedwigstrasse 1" in the City of Hanover in the Empire of
Germany Student do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Magnetic lines of force constituting the Magnetic Field of the Dynamo Electric
Machine are induced by the Passage of the Electric Current through the Coil of
wire H. The direction of these lines of force is shown on the Drawing by Arrows,
and they have a completely closed circuit of Iron-except the very small space
between the Magnet Polo-pieces and the Armature Core. The Armature is of the
ordinary "Drum Armature" Type.
Dated this 11th day of May 1887.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Improvement of Dynamo Electrical Machines.
I ERNEST WILSON of Hedwigstrasse 1 in the City of Hanover in the Empire of
Germany, Student, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The main Body of the Machine is made of Cast Iron and is shown in Section and
Elevation on the Plans. It has a Hole through it in which the Armature and Field
Coil are placed, and this is "cored out" in the Shape shown in Figure 1.
The Armature is of the ordinary "Drum" Type, and is supported at a and b by
bearings as shown in Figure 3. The Coil of wire C which surrounds it is wound on
to a Frame which is made of two parts. The reason of this is that the two parts can
be wound separately and then bolted together in their proper position on either side of
the Armature Shaft. This is shown in Figure 2. The Armature together with this
surrounding Coil is slided into position from either end of the Casting as shown in
Figures 2 and 3. The Coil C is then made secure by the Frame being screwed to
each end of the Casting.
For the purpose of "Driving" when the Machine is used as "Generator," and for
taking off" the mechanical Energy when it is used as Motor, the Drum D is keyed
on to the Shaft.
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 the winding of the Coil of wire C in the particular position with respect
to the Armature described in order to induce the Magnetic Field of the Dynamo by
the passage of the Electric Current is quite new.
(2.) That all the Lines of Force induced by this Coil C are cut by the Armature
Coils, and thereby for the same weight of Copper in the Field Coils a maximum
Electrical Effect is obtained.
(3.) That the magnetic Lines of Force have a completely closed Circuit of Iron,
except the very small space between the Field Magnets and the Armature Core,
and thus the Magnetic Resistance is greatly decreased, especially as the iron Mass has
no joinings but is all solid.
Dated this 30th day of July 1887.