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IMPROVEMENTS IN CRICKET STUMPS
Year: 1885

page_text: We, GEORGE WILLIAM FROWD, Cricket Bat Manufacturer of 4 Newington
Causeway and PERCIVAL SURRIDGE Cricket Bat Maker of 112 Rockingham Street,
Newington Causeway both in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN CRICKET STUMPS" to be as follows:-
Our improvements in cricket stumps consist in forming them with a foot jointed
thereto in such manner that the stump can fall without displacing the foot.
For this purpose the lower end of the stump is connected by a cord chain or
other connection to a spiral or other spring contained in a box or other suitable
holder forming the jointed foot of the stump which remains stationary when the
stump falls over which it can do in any direction. The stump is so connected to
the foot that it can be turned in any direction when placed in position and the
strength of the spring which retains it in a vertical position permits the stump to
fall readily when struck.
A weight may be substituted for the spring to retain the stump in a vertical
position.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cricket Stumps.
We, GEORGE WILLIAM FROWD Cricket Bat Manufacturer of 4 Newington
Causeway and PERCIVAL SURRIDGE Cricket Bat Maker of 112 Rockingham Street
Newington Causeway both in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to he performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
Our improvements in cricket stumps consist in forming them with a foot jointed
thereto in such manner that the stump can fall without displacing the foot.
And in order that our invention may be clearly understood and readily carried
into practice we will proceed to describe the drawings hereto annexed which show
two views of a cricket stump arranged and constructed in accordance with our
invention..
For this purpose the lower end of the stump a is connected by a cord chain or
other suitable connection b to the lower end of a spiral or other spring c and plate c²
contained in a box or other suitable holder & forming the jointed foot of the
stump a which remains stationary when the stump a falls over which it can do in
any direction as shown by dotted lines in Figure 2 of the drawings. The stump a
is so connected to the foot d that it can be turned in any direction when placed in
position and the strength of the spring which retains it in a vertical position
permits the stump a to fall readily when struck.
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A weight may be substituted for the spring to retain the stump in a vertical
position.
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 arrangement and construction of cricket stumps by forming them
with a jointed foot each stump being retained in position by a spring or weight
substantially in the manner herein before described and represented in the drawings
hereto annexed.
1000
Year: 1885

page_text: I, GEORGE GREIG, of Harvieston in the County of Kincardine, North Britain,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
When air is forced into an apartment for purposes of ventilation, it is desirable
and necessary so to diffuse. and break up the current that it shall not be felt as a
draught. My invention relates to simple and inexpensive means of effecting such
diffusion in a manner that gives great facility for its application in any place or
direction. For this purpose I attach to the mouth of the air supply tube a tube of
fabric somewhat like an elongated sack, which can be hung in any desired position
and attitude. The air current entering one end of the porous tube, the other end
of which is closed, distends it and finds its way out through the pores of the fabric
in gentle streams without giving any sensation of draught.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I, GEORGE GREIG of Harvieston in the County of Kincardine, North Britain,
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:-
When air is forced into an apartment for purposes of ventilation, it is desirable
and necessary so to diffuse and break up the current that it shall not be felt as a
draught. My invention relates to simple and inexpensive means of effecting such
diffusion in a manner that gives great facility for its application in any place or
direction. For this purpose I attach to the mouth of the air supply tube a tube of
fabric somewhat like an elongated sack, which can be hung in any desired position
and attitude. The air current entering one end of the porous tube, the other end
of which is closed, distends it and finds its way out through the pores of the fabric
in gentle streams without giving any sensation of draught.
Figs. 1, 2 and 3 of the accompanying drawings shew modes of applying my
invention in au apartment. In Fig. 1 the porous fabric A is arranged in the
cornice; in Fig. 2 it occupies spaces in the ceiling, in Fig. 3 it is placed along the
dado. In a tent or marquee as shewn in Fig. 4, it may hang as a sack tube from
the roof. The fabric may be hung as shewn in Figs. 5 and 6 by rings that can be
run along two rods, or it may be hung on one rod as shewn in Figs. 7, 8 and 9
and in the corresponding side views Figs. 7° 8 and 9 representing the bag tube as
more or less distended.
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:
For diffusing air supplied for ventilation the use of a sack tube of porous fabric,
substantially as described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
AN IMPROVED DEVICE FOR SECURING THE FORE END OF BREECH LOADING GUNS TO THE BARRELS
Year: 1885

page_text: We RICHARD REDMAN of No 170 Edmund Street Manufacturer and SAMUEL
WHITEHOUSE of N° 14 Saint Mary's Row Action maker both of Birmingham in
the County of Warwick do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for
"AN IMPROVED DEVICE FOR SECURING THE FORE END OF BREECH LOADING GUNS
TO THE BARRELS and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement that is
to say :-
"
Our Invention has for its object an improved device for screwing the fore end of
breech loading guns to the barrels by which we are enabled to ensure the certain
action of the catch or bolt which secures or locks the fore end to the barrel.
In order that our invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practice we have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings on which we have
shown two views of a part of a breech loading gun with our improved device
applied thereto and by which we will proceed to explain our invention.
Fig 1 is a part elevation and part section of a part of a breech loading gun.
Fig 2. is a plan of the same but with the wood part A of the fore end removed.
The lever B is attached to the plate C by the pivot D and screw e. The pivot D
has upon it the nose latch or bolt which locks under the block h which is fast
to the underside of the gun barrels as usual. The pivot D has also the heel piece d²
one with itself so that both d and d² move together.
Now for the purpose of making this bolt self acting when the fore end is closed
into its position I place the spring K in such a position by the screw b that one
end bears against the heel or spur d² which makes the normal position of the lever
and bolt to be locked In taking off the fore-end the lever B is turned as shewn
by dotted lines b¹ but it immediately springs back when the hand is removed into
it normal position as before explained The screw m acts as stop to the pivot.
It will be evident to any person acquainted with the subject that many alternative
designs may be adopted to effect the same result such for instance as a change in
the shape or position of the spring or spur 2 but the views I have shown are
sufficient to illustrate the principle of my invention.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is
An improved device for securing the fore-end of breech loading guns to the
barrels of same of the pivot D having a heel or spur d or its equivalent in com-
bination with a spring K acting thereon substantially as and for the object herein
set forth.
T
100-
JOHN KENDRICK,
Agent for the Applicant,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
and in the Method of Attaching the same to the Bands.
Year: 1885

page_text: and in the Method of Attaching the same to the Bands.
I, PAUL EBSTEIN of Murrow in the Empire of Germany, Inventor, 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 buckets bb of elevators have hitherto been made of wood, cast iron, tin or
leather. According to this invention glass or earthenware will be employed, and
instead of the buckets being fastened by screws, they will be laced, by cords or
laces c c to the bands or belts. Owing to the buckets being smooth they deliver
the material with great ease, whilst all chemical influence on the material to be
elevated owing to the metallic effect of screw fastenings will be avoided. The
hardness too of glass or earthenware will render such buckets very durable and
the new method of fastening them to the bands or belts will enable the latter to
travel with ease.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st. The manufacture of elevator buckets from glass or earthenware.
2nd. The method of attaching elevator buckets to their bands or belts by lacing,
substantially as and for the purposes described.
SPECTACLE POLISHER
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN Cox of Hunstanton St Edmonds in the County of Norfolk gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for SPECTACLE POLISHER to be as
follows:-
1. :
My invention consists in forming a Spectacle Polisher from sheets or pieces of
paper of uniform size and form and fixing them within a cover in the following
manner: I take a packet of the said paper and fold it in halves whereby the edges
so folded over become bevelled or wedge-shaped; these edges I make adhesive by
any suitable material insert the folded packet within and fix it to a cover of
leather paper cloth or other suitable material also folded in halves by means of the
said adhesive edges: thus producing a. folded pad which when opened out flat
causes the sheets or layers of paper to separate between their affixed edges which
form an even or flat joint with the cover. To polish the spectacles the glasses are
placed inside the polisher and rubbed.

page_text: I JOHN Cox of Hunstanton St Edmunds in the county of Norfolk 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 invention consists in forming a Spectacle Polisher from packets of sheets or
pieces of paper by fixing them within a cover in the following manner :-
I take a packet of the said pieces of paper of equal length and fold it in halves,
whereby the edges so folded over become bevelled or wedge-shaped; these edges
I then make adhesive by any suitable material, insert the packet within and fix it
to a cover of leather, paper, cloth or other material (also folded in halves) by
means of the said bevelled adhesive edges, thus forming a folded pad which when
opened out flat causes the sheets or pieces of paper to separate one from another
between their adhering edges, and allowing them to be easily detached when too
much soiled. The bevelled edges being so fastened form an even or flat joint to
the cover. I do not confine myself to the above mode of forming bevelled edges
which may be accomplished in various ways. For instance a packet of sheets of
paper may be folded in two, the folded over bevelled edges cut square, and the
packet opened out, when the edges become again bevelled. These edges may then
be made adhesive, and a packet of paper, so bevelled, thereby fastened on each
inner side of a cover. To clean and polish spectacles they are placed inside the
polisher and a to and fro motion given to it by the finger and thumb. This motion
is more suitable than that from the right to the left hand and back, as by the
arrangement of the sheets the packet is as flexible as a single sheet of paper.
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 fixing of a packet of leaves or sheets of paper by means of its bevelled
adhesive edges within a cover to form a Spectacle Polisher substantially as herein
described.
MENTS IN LAWN TENNIS BALLS
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN NEVILLE, lawn tennis ball maker of Lyme Grove Hackney in the
County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN LAWN TENNIS BALLS to be as follows:-
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"
I make the ball in the usual way, but slightly under the regulation size and
weight, when covered.
This I make up by successive layers of india rubber or gutta percha, and powdered
flock, or cork, or any other similar powder or powders.
The additional covers being to protect the seam, and make the ball waterproof.
JOHN NEVILLE.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lawn Tennis Balls.
I JOHN NEVILLE of Lyme Grove Hackney in the County of Middlesex Lawn
Tennis ball Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN LAWN TENNIS BALLS and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
I cover the ball in the ordinary way, and then in order to protect the seam and
cloth from wet, and the rough usage of play, I add several thin coats of any
adhesive substance, not liable to be affected by moisture; such as India rubber,
gutta percha, or any other similar substance. I then finish the ball with a covering
of ground wool or cotton, so as to retain a clothy appearance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
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IMPROVEMENTS IN AND CONNECTED WITH CORK-SCREWS to be as follows:- screws
Year: 1885

page_text: I HENRY ARTHUR GOODALL, of N° 7 Bartlett's Buildings, Holborn Circus, in
the county of Middlesex, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of the said.
Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN AND CONNECTED WITH CORK-SCREWS
to be as
follows:-
screws,
"
This Invention relates to improvements in what are commonly called lever cork-
the object being to exercise a direct pull on the cork & screw and so
prevent the strain and breakage of screw or bottle neck which have hitherto been
of common occurrence.
.
For this purpose I connect the two parts of the withdrawing apparatus by
means of two links through which the fulcrums of the levers pass. In the bottom
lever I fix an upright pin which passes through a swivel stud in the upper lever
and causes the hook at the end. thereof to rise and fall in a nearly straight line
instead of in a circular line as heretofore.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and Connected with Cork-screws.
I, HENRY ARTHUR GOODALL, of No 7 Bartletts Buildings, Holborn Circus, in
the City of London, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in what are commonly called lever cork-
screws, the object being to exercise a direct pull on the cork and screw and so
prevent the strain and breakage of screw or bottle neck which have hitherto been
of common occurrence.
For this purpose I connect the two parts of the withdrawing apparatus by means
of two links through which the fulcrums of the levers pass. In the bottom lever
I fix an upright pin which passes through a swivel stud in the upper lever and
causes the hook at the end thereof to rise and fall in a nearly straight line instead
of in a circular line as heretofore.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood I hereto annex a
sheet of drawings illustrative thereof.
Figure 1 represents my improved apparatus as it appears at the commencement
of the drawing operation, and
Figure 2 represents the position of the parts when the cork is extracted.
A is the link which connects the two levers B and C, and D is the pin which
passes through the swivel stud E and causes the hook F to travel in a practically
straight line.
G is the cork-screw.
Having thus described the nature and particulars of my invention and shewn
how the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The improvements in and connected with corkscrews substantially as herein
shewn and described.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1886.
AN IMPROVED SCREW-DRIVER
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HIPPOLYTE CHARLES CHOCQUEEL, Professor, of 12, Melrose Gardens, West
Kensington Park, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of
said invention for AN IMPROVED SCREW-DRIVER, to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object to automatically retain iron or steel screws at
the end of the screw driver, and is especially intended for small screws such as
those used by watch and clock makers.
For this purpose the screw driver is composed of a strongly magnetized iron bar
surrounded by and secured to a handle of wood or other non-magnetic material
and projecting over one end of the said handle.
The projecting end forms a tool holder, into which may be fixed a blade serving
to turn the screw.
In small screw drivers the handle may be formed by a tube of nickel plated
copper or other suitable material. The tool holder is preferably a socket piece in
which different blades may be fixed by means of a set screw.

page_text: I, HIPPOLYTE CHARLES CHOCQUEEL, Professor, of 12, Melrose Gardens, West
Kensington Park, in the 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 has for its object to automatically retain iron or steel screws on
the end of the screw driver.
For this purpose the screw-driver is composed of a strongly magnetized steel or
iron bar surrounded and secured to a handle of wood or other non-magnetic
material and projecting over or from one end of the said handle. This projecting
end is fashioned as a screw driver or formed to hold a tool or driver which may be
fixed by a set screw.
In small screw-drivers the handle may be formed by a tube of nickel-plated
copper or other suitable material-The tool holder is preferably arranged as a
socket in which the different sized tools, blades or drivers may be placed and fixed
by means of a set screw or by other convenient means, or without screw as
represented in Fig. 2.
In some cases the blade of the tool is magnetized also, as well as the iron or
steel holder for same, or the blade only is magnetized.
The accompanying drawing illustrates convenient modes of performing my
invention Fig. 1 is an elevation-A is the magnetized iron bar, secured by a rivet
or pin in the handle or casing B as shown-C is a slot in the projecting part of the
bar A for receiving and holding the movable tool or driver by means of a set screw
as shown Fig. 2 is the same arrangement as Fig. 1, excepting that the case B is
a tube which holds the magnetized rod A into which rod is placed the movable
tool at C¹.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The construction of screw-drivers of an insulated magnetized rod fashioned as a
screw driver or to receive and hold a tool or driver substantially as illustrated and
described.
.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, ALEXANDER THOMAS BEAN, of N° 4 Westminster Chambers 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 :-
My invention relates to the construction of the pan or basin of a watercloset in
such a manner as to adapt it for more convenient reception of slop waters and more
effectual cleansing by flushing than in pans of ordinary construction. For this
purpose, I make the pan or basin as I will describe referring to the accompanying
drawings. Figs. 1 and 2 are vertical sections on planes at right angles to each
other and fig. 3 is a plan of a closet pan or basin according to my invention.
From the circular opening A at the bottom, the sides slope upwards and outwards,
gradually becoming flatter till they terminate in a rectangular opening at the top,
having an inwardly projecting flushing rim B. Owing to the flattening of the
sides of the pan, there are formed in the angles valley gutters down which the
flushing water flows with considerable force, and the several streams meeting at
the bottom opening A effectually cleanse the rim thereof and aid in sweeping out the
contents of the trap. Immediately under the flushing rim B there may be provided
one or more inlets such as C for admission of waste water from a wash basin or
other source.
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 the pan or basin of a water closet substantially as and for
the purposes herein set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN VESSELS FOR REARING AND KEEPING FISH
Year: 1885

page_text: JAMES WESTAWAY Coryton Lewdown Nth Devon Commercial traveller do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN VESSELS FOR REARING
AND KEEPING FISH to be as follows:-
"
Two or more vessels made of glass or any other material for holding water are
placed close together. The rims of the vessels not in actual contact are raised to
prevent the fish from jumping over, or a fence or false rim must be used for the
same purpose. The vessels are filled with water up to a level with the contiguous
part enabling the fish easily to jump from one vessel to the other. A stand may
also be used to keep the vessels in the proper position.

page_text: improvements in vessels for Rearing and Keeping Fish.
I JAMES WESTAWAY Coryton Lewdown, N Devon Commercial Traveller do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN VESSELS FOR
REARING AND KEEPING FISH and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The advantages claimed over ordinary vessels are the easy and safe method of
changing the water without injuring the fish, and allowing the fish to pass from
one vessel to another of their own free will-It is well known that fish require
pure water to be given them in a clean vessel after the stagnant water and all
sediment have been removed, to do this.two or more vessels made of glass or any
other material for holding water are placed together, the rims of the vessels not in
actual contact are raised to prevent the fish from jumping over or a fence or false.
rim is used for the same purpose. The vessels are filled with water up to a level
with the contigous parts enabling the fish easily to jump from one vessel to the
other. Fish that are unable to jump are driven towards the opening or passage
by means of the hand or a piece of glass, plate, or other suitable material and then
lifted over with the same-the vessel from which the fish are removed is then
cleaned and refilled with fresh water-A stand may also be used to keep the
vessels in the proper position.
INDEX TO DRAWINGS. A. Two vessels. B. Three vessels. C. Four vessels.
D. Stand with 2 vessels & movable rim. D (1) Stand with 2 vessels, showing rim
raised. E. Stand with two vessels. F. Two vessels, suspended. G. Stand with
two vessels.
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 Placing two or more vessels close together to allow the fish to pass from one
vessel to another.
IMPROVED THIMBLES
Year: 1885

page_text: ;
We OLIVER GRIFFITHS GOODMAN of 82 Caroline Street Birmingham in the
County of Warwick Pin and Needle Manufacturer and WILLIAM HAMILTON
WHITE of 162 Unett Street Birmingham aforesaid Ivory. Ornament Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for IMPROVED THIMBLES to be
as follows:-
The thimbles are made by covering the outside of an ivory, bone, vegetable-
ivory or hard-wood thimble (which we call the shell) with a metallic case.
The case may be made of gold, silver, german silver, copper, steel, brass, iron,
aluminium, phosphor-bronze or any other metal now used or suitable to be used for
thimbles.
The metallic case and the shell are firmly united by cement and by burnishing
the edge of the metallic case into a groove made for that purpose round the outside
of the shell near to its base or rim.
The shell may be made all in one piece or the cap may be made separately.
These thimbles combine the durability of metallic thimbles with the comfort and
salubrity of ivory, bone, vegetable-ivory or hard wood thimbles and at the same
time have a neat and novel appearance.

page_text: We OLIVER GRIFFITHS GOODMAN of 82 Caroline Street Birmingham Pin and
Needle Manufacturer and WILLIAM HAMILTON WHITE of 162 Unett Street
Birmingham Ivory Ornament Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention for IMPROVED THIMBLES and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The thimbles are made by covering the whole or part of the outside of an ivory,
bone, vegetable-ivory, imitation ivory, vulcanite or hard-wood thimble (which we
call the shell) with a metallic case.
The case may be made of gold, silver, german-silver, copper steel, brass, iron,
aluminium, phosphor-bronze, or any other metal now used or suitable to be used
for thimbles.
The metallic case and the shell are firmly united by cement and, if the case only
partially covers the shell, by burnishing the edge of the metallic case into a groove
to be made for that purpose round the outside of the shell near to its base or rim,
or, if the case completely covers the shell by burnishing or lapping the case over
the edge or rim of the shell.
The shell may be made all in one piece or the cap or apex may be made
separately.
These thimbles combine the durability of metallic thimbles with the comfort
and salubrity of ivory, bone, vegetable-ivory imitation ivory, vulcanite or hard-
wood thimbles and at the same time present a neat and novel appearance.
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
1. The combination of an ivory, bone, vegetable-ivory, imitation-ivory,
vulcanite, or hard-wood shell-thimble with a metallic case which wholly or
partially covers the outside of the shell.
2. The methods above described of effecting this combination.
Dated this 11th day of June 1886.
H. M. GOODMAN,
Agent for Oliver Griffiths Goodman and
William Hamilton White.
A New or Improved Adjustable Ring or Hook for Regulating and Adjusting the Slope of Pictures and the like.
Year: 1885

page_text: A New or Improved Adjustable Ring or Hook for Regulating
and Adjusting the Slope of Pictures and the like.
I ARTHUR BUTLER Draper 98 Leeds Road Bradford (Yorks) do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVED MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE SLOPE OF
PICTURES MIRRORS OR OTHER ARTICLES SUSPENDED ON WALLS AND REQUIRING
TO BE ADJUSTED TO SUIT VARYING CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS LIGHT, HEIGHT &c.
Consisting of moveable ring or hook to which the cord is attached on the back
of article, actuated by a screw passing through the ring or hook thereby raising or
lowering said ring giving more or less inclination of face of pictures &c as is
desirable without alteration of fixing after one made; the whole mounted on
metallic plate screwed in position on frame of article and easily manipulated by
the turning of milled head of screw one way or the other. The accompanying
drawings illustrating my invention more clearly.
Fig. 1 represents the front elevation of invention.
Fig. 2 represent the side view of the said invention.
A is moveable ring or hook..
B represents the screw passing through the said ring.
C. represents milled head of screw.
Pavers 20 day of January 1000.
ARTHUR BUTLER.

page_text: and Adjusting the Slope of Pictures and the like.
I, ARTHUR BUTLER, Draper &c 98 Leeds Road Bradford Yorks, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for REGULATING AND ADJUSTING THE SLOPE
OF PICTURES & THE LIKE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Consisting of moveable ring or hoop to which the cord is attatched on back of
article actuated by a screw passing through part of ring or hook behind, thereby
raising or lowering said ring or hook giving more or less inclination of picture &c
as is desirable without alteration of fixing after once made the whole mounted on
a metallic plate screwed in position on frame of article, and easily manipulated by
the turning of milled-head of screw one way or the other. The Drawings accom-
panying illustrating my invention more clearly. Fig. 1 represents the front
ellevation of invention, Fig. 2. side view of same A represents moveable ring
or hook, B. showing screw passing through the said moveable ring C represents
milled head of screw. Fig. 8 represents plan of moveable ring with back view of
same, Fig. 4 and 5 shows position Invention will occupy when fixed to Picture
Frames, Mirrors and the like.
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 new or improved adjustable ring or hook for regulating and adjusting the
slope of Pictures, Mirrors and the like substantially in the manner herebefore
described and represented in drawings.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HENRY BENJAMIN MERTON of N° 3 Palace Houses Bayswater Hill in the
County of Middlesex, 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 invention relates to a construction of steam engine specially adapted for
use when small power is required, the object which I have in view being simplicity
of construction and capability of varying the power when required. I will describe
the construction which I adopt referring to the accompanying drawing which is a
vertical section. On a base casing A in the sides of which are formed bearings
for the crank shaft B, made with two cranks opposite to one another, are fixed two
cylinders C D, the one C being smaller than D. The pistons are connected to the
cranks on B in the usual way. On the cover of the cylinders is a slide case E
containing a slide F which governs three ports, G opening into the smaller cylinder,
H opening into the larger cylinder, and K leading to a discharge pipe. Steam is
supplied to the slide case by an inlet L, and there is also an inlet M by which,
on opening a cock or valve, steam can be admitted to the passage G. Usually the
inlet M is closed and then the engine works in the following way. High pressure
steam admitted by G, and cut off at the desired part of the stroke, propels the
piston of C downwards, while the piston of D is ascending and expelling exhaust
by H and K. When the smaller piston has completed its down stroke, the steam
passes by G and H from C to D expanding in the larger cylinder and propelling its
piston downwards, while the smaller piston ascends. When it is desired to increase
the power on an emergency, M is opened, and then the smaller piston remaining
always subject to the full pressure, this pressure acts on the larger piston propelling
it downwards.
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 compound engine herein described with reference to the
drawing.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.
An Improved Appliance for Cleaning Slates and Blackboards without the Application of Moisture.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improved Appliance for Cleaning Slates and Blackboards
without the Application of Moisture.
I, GEORGE MACDONALD of 50 Arundel Square, Barnsbury, London, N. Assistant
to Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for AN IMPROVED APPLIANCE FOR CLEANING SLATES AND BLACKBOARDS WITHOUT
THE APPLICATION OF MOISTURE, to be as follows:-
The combination of felt and leather, made into a pad of a size suitable for use.
GEORGE MACDONALD,
50, Arundel Square, Barnsbury,
London, N.

page_text: An Improved Appliance for Cleaning Slates and Blackboards
without the Application of Moisture.
I, GEORGE MACDONALD, of No 50 Arundel Square, Barnsbury, in the County of
Middlesex, Assistant to Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools, 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 my invention to be:-the adaptation of a piece of leather, such as
wash leather, chamois leather, or other leather of a similar nature, (i.e. oil dressed
leather) combined with a piece of felt or woollen cloth made into a pad of a size
suitable for use and I effect my object in the following manner, by joining the
piece of leather with the piece of felt or woollen cloth, either by sewing or sticking,
the one being placed upon the top of the other, and thus forming a pad that can be
applied to clean a slate or blackboard without the application of moisture. The
pad is to be applied in its dry state in the following manner, no moisture whatever
being required:-First, apply the felted or woollen side of the pad to disperse and
partly erase the pencil marks upon the slate or the chalk marks upon the black-
board, and, secondly, apply the leather side of the pad in a similar manner, the
application of the leather collecting the particles of dust so dispersed and leaving
the slate or black board clean, the whole operation being performed without the.
application of moisture either to the pad, slate or blackboard, & thus forming the
new feature in my invention.
Having now particularly described & 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.) Effectually cleaning a slate or blackboard without the application of
moisture.
(2.) The application of leather, such as wash leather, chamois leather, or other
leather of a similar nature, (i.e. oil dressed leather) for the purpose of effectually
cleaning a slate or black board without moisture.
(3.) The introduction of a cleaner habit among children, by thus avoiding the
use of saliva or water for the purpose of cleaning their slates.
Dated this 14th day of December 1885.
GEO. MACDONALD.
METALLIC SLEEPER FOR RAILWAYS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HARRISON HODGSON of Great Broughton in the County of Cumberland, Civil
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "METALLIC SLEEPER
FOR RAILWAYS" to be as follows:―
My invention relates to the construction of a metallic sleeper for railways which
I will describe referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side elevation
shewing the rails in section. Fig. 2 is a plan of the sleeper and Figs.
and 4 are
transverse sections, at A B and C D respectively, drawn to an enlarged scale.
The
sleeper consists of a plate a, preferably of mild steel, stamped or rolled out to the
form shewn that is to say raised in a large corrugation 6 in its middle part between
the rails, and at its two ends made to present on the under side ribs c parallel to
the length of the sleeper. The middle corrugation 6 when packed in with ballast
gives great lateral steadiness, and the ribs c, while they stiffen the parts which
take the bearings of the rails, give also additional thickness to receive the bolts,
rivets or clips which hold the rails, and allow of these being more or less varied in
position to suit variations of gauge or adjustments for curves.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant,
28, Southampton Buildings,
London, W.C.

page_text: I, HARRISON HODGSON of Great Broughton in the County of Cumberland, 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 :-
My invention relates to the construction of a metallic sleeper for railways which
I will describe referring to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side elevation
shewing the rails in section, Fig. 2 is a plan of the sleeper and Figs. 3 and 4 are
transverse sections at A B and C D respectively drawn to an enlarged scale.
The sleeper consists of a plate a preferably of mild steel stamped or rolled out to
the form shewn, that is to say raised in a large corrugation b in its middle part
between the rails, and at its two ends made to present on the under side ribs c
parallel to the length of the sleeper. The middle corrugation 6 when packed in
with ballast gives great lateral steadiness, and the ribs c, while they stiffen the
parts which take the bearings of the rails, give also additional thickness to receive
the bolts, rivets or clips which hold the rails and allow of these being more or less
varied in position to suit variations of gauge or adjustments for curves.
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 metallic sleeper for rails, substantially as herein described
with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOSEPH HAMLEY of 7 John Street Adelphi, Strand, London, a retired
General of H.M. Army and NEVILLE ASPRAY of 22 Eastbourne Terrace Hyde
Park, Surgeon Dentist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This article is of waterproof material with a zinc top fitted with a perforated
door as in the ordinary bait can; there are four thin pieces of wood fitting in a
space at each corner, and extending about an inch below the bottom, thus forming
four legs so as to keep the can off the ground, and when not in use are carried
inside. When the cau is folded, and with two elastic bands, it occupies a very
small space, and can be carried in the pocket or basket.
JO. HAMLEY.
NEVILLE ASPRAY.

page_text: JOSEPH HAMLEY of the Caledonian Hotel Adelphi Strand London, a retired
Officer of Her Majesty's Army and NEVILLE ASPRAY of N° 22 Eastbourne Terrace
Hyde Park London, both in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare the nature
of our invention for A FOLDING LIVE BAIT CAN and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This bait can is intended to hold live bait for fishing when extended for that
purpose, and to fold into a small space when not in use. The can itself is made of
waterproof material, at the top there is a piece of wood the shape of the can to
which the waterproof material can be more securely attached than to the metal
which forms the outside top screwed to the wood, a hinged door in the centre
perforated for ventilation, and a handle which lifts and falls on the lid. A covered
metal ring forms the bottom corresponding in size to the top so that there is no
inetal inside the can, to affect the water or the fish. Four pieces of wood form the
legs inserted in the spaces for that purpose projecting about an inch below the
bottom of the can to keep it off the ground, and in order to keep the body of the
can rigid and firm there is a flap at the bottom with a hole in the centre passing
over a small knob in each leg; the legs are placed inside the can when not in use,
and when folded the whole is secured by one or two elastic bands. The above
description is explained in the accompanying sketch, as follows.
A elastic bands. B body of can. C. double material to admit legs. D con-
tinuation of double material for flap with hole for knob. E wooden legs.
F wooden top.
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
1st The invention of a folding live bait can substantially as and for the purpose
stated.
2nd An improved folding live bait can substantially as described in the accom-
panying sketch.
Year: 1885

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a side view of one of my improved carriages.
Figure 2 shows an edge view of the same.
My improvements consist in making the blank A for each carriage, somewhat
longer than usual, and after punching out two disks of metal from it, instead of one
as heretofore, I form a verge B, in the lower half of each orifice, each verge when
placed between the sides of a bobbin C holds it in a vertical position. The upper
part of the carriage I cut away at the top of each orifice, and in each space so
formed I place a spring D, the nebbed end of which is placed between the sides of
the bobbin near its top edge.
The nebbed end of each spring instead of pointing towards the centre of the
carriage as heretofore points outwards towards the edge of the carriage.
The reverse end of each spring I solder or otherwise secure in a saw gate cut in
the body of the carriage below the top. The circle E of each carriage I grind or
otherwise cut away on each side in the usual way, and at the centre of the length
of the carriage below the top edge, I form a hole F through which a thread from
each bobbin is entered.
A portion G of the body of the carriage on one side, between the two verges, and
reaching up to the hole F I grind away to receive and form a cover for the threads
from the bobbins.
I am thus enabled to employ two bobbins in each carriage, both bobbins being in
the same plane and circle. One of a variety of advantages to be gained by the
employment of two bobbins in one carriage, is to give a double thickness of bobbin
thread to each warp thread, whereby the machine in which such carriages are
employed, is enabled to make a better and firmer fabric, which in certain classes of
lace, will look equal to hand made lace.

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
The construction and employment of carriages, each carriage carrying two
bobbins in the same plane, and circle, substantially as described and illustrated in
the Drawings annexed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PIPE OR HOSE COUPLINGS
Year: 1885

page_text: "
DIVINICATION.
I ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the county of Middlesex,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
PIPE OR HOSE COUPLINGS a communication from Auguste Dorgans of Tarbes,
France and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This coupling consists of two cylindrical pieces one of which enters the other.
It is represented in the accompanying drawings in which
Figure 1 represents the female end of the coupling.
Figure 2 its male end.
Figure 3 shows the parts joined up and
Figure 4 shows a section of the coupling joined up similarly to Figure 3.
The male part B enters into the female part A and engages therewith by a spur
or stud C which slips into the groove or slot D in the female part.
The end of the male portion bears against a washer P, say of India rubber, which
by its resilience forces the stud c to enter in the rounded recess a provided at the
end of the slot. The two parts are thus rigidly interlocked and the coupling is
perfectly tight.
To facilitate the introduction of the rubber washer against which the male end of
the coupling presses the female end is constructed in two parts E and F secured by
screw threaded piece V.
The portion E has at its end a shoulder or collar which forms a bearing for the
washer P; when the washer is in place the piece F is screwed upon the part E and
by tightening the screws contact between the washer and the end of the male
bortion is insured.
A safety screw 6 allows by holes in the threads of the portion F, to regulate the
ressure to the desired degree; this screw however will require to be used only
when the washer wears.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is
1. A pipe coupling consisting of a male portion and a female portion fitted
together by means of a bayonet joint which is made tight by the insertion of an
India rubber ring substantially as set forth.
2. In a pipe coupling a female portion consisting of two screw threaded pieces
so arranged as to receive an India rubber washer the said washer being capable of
being more or less compressed by tightening the parts one upon the other the
whole being kept in place by a locking screw b substantially as set forth and
shown.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SASH BARS OR ASTRAGALS
Year: 1885

page_text: I WILLIAM HENRI LUTHER of 6 Royal Crescent, Crosshill, in the County of
Renfrew, Galvanized Iron Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN SASH BARS OR ASTRAGALS," 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 improvements in the construction of sash bars or
astragals employed for supporting and securing glass in roof lights and the like.
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a transverse vertical section and
Figure 2 is a side elevation of my improved astragal as applied to support sheets
of glass in a roof light.
The improved astragal is formed of a strip A of sheet metal preferably galvanised
steel bent to approximate to the form of an open tube which is supported at
intervals in its length by bracket pieces B bolted to the supporting purlins P. The
edges of the sheets of glass G are supported on the upper curved parts of the
astragal which form an elastic bearing for the glass, and the edges of of the sheets
are separated by means of screws or bolts D which pass through a projecting cap C
serving to retain the glass in place and to keep out moisture, thence between the
sheets, into the open tube and into strong angled pieces H which fit in them and
serve to impart rigidity to the open tube-like astragals. Under the astragal
proper & corrugated trough shaped strip I of sheet metal is or may be rivetted to
serve partly as means of trapping and conveying away moisture which may
condense on the glass or on the astragal and to give extra rigidity to the
astragal,
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 combination of parts forming the improved astragal or sash bar herein
described and illustrated.
2. A sash bar or astragal consisting of an open tube of sheet metal serving to
support the glass and a protecting cap serving to retain the glass in place the tube
and cap being connected by screws or bolts passing between the sheets of glass
substantially as described and illustrated.