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improvements in Seats for тработ
Year: 1885

page_text: improvements in Seats for тработ
I, ROBERT CHARLES HOPE of Albion Crescent Scarborough in the County of
Yorkshire, Student at the Bar (Lincoln's Inn) do hereby declare the nature of said
invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN SEATS FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE" and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improvements have reference to a seat which may be used in or out of
doors, and the construction thereof is of such a nature that it may be folded up
so that it can be easily conveyed to any suitable place, or quantities of the same
can be packed together in a very small space for removal.
This seat is applicable for school and general purposes.
And in order that my invention may be completely understood reference is
given to the accompanying drawings and to the letters and marks thereon.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation. Fig. 2 an end elevation and Fig. 3 a front elevation
of seat folded up.
a, a, are the legs or supports for the seat which latter may consist of one piece
or of a number of longitudinal laths or boards b attached to transverse pieces c
whereby they are held firmly together. The legs a, a are hinged to the underneath
part of the seat at d so that when folded they fall inwards and close on the under-
neath part of the seat as shewn at Fig. 3. The cord or rode may be used for
preventing the legs a a from separating too far, preventing thereby strain upon
the hinges f.
The back of the seat is here shown of a similar construction to the seat itself
and is hinged thereon at g so that when required it can be let down or closed upon
the seat as shewn at Fig. 3. In order to retain the back in its position when open
I employ the stays h h which are hinged in the centre and secured at each end
respectively to the seat and back, these stays h h when preferred may be made
adjustable in their length so that if required the angle of the back with respect to
the seat may be varied to suit the occupants or users,

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 general arrangement construction and combination of the various parts
forming the improved seat substantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
J. W. HARDING,
Agent.
and for other similar Purposes.
Year: 1885

page_text: and for other similar Purposes.
Í WILLIAM HENRY SYMONS of 130 Fellow's Road, South Hampstead in the
county of Middlesex, Chemist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
THE APPLICATION AND USE OF MATERIALS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHARGING WATER
USED FOR FLUSHING CLOSETS, URINALS, STABLES, & DRAINS & FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WITH A POWERFUL DEORDORISER & DISINFECTANT to be as follows:-
The disinfectant material, either by itself or combined with some binding and
slowly dissolving substance such as sulphate of calcium, alumina, Silica or Lime or
other similar material, is formed into cakes or tablets which can be placed or
suspended in cisterns or other reservoirs of water, or loosely inserted in the pipes,
and thus by allowing the disinfectant to dissolve slowly in water to disinfect
closets, drains, stables, bedside commodes, urinals and other similar purposes.
I prefer (but do not. confine myself to) a permanganate of Potassium, sodium or
some other metal mixed with sulphate of calcium or other suitable material.

page_text: and for other similar Purposes.
I WILLIAM HENRY SYMONS, 130 Fellow's Road, South Hampstead London N.W.
Chemist, 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:—
For the application and use of materials for automatically charging water used
for flushing closets, urinals, stables and drains and for other purposes with a
powerful deordoriser and disinfectant to be as follows,-The disinfectant either
by itself or combined with some binding and slowly dissolving substance such as
sulphate of calcium, alumina, silica or Lime or other similar material, is formed into
cakes or tablets which can be placed or suspended in cisterns or other reservoirs of
water, or loosely inserted in the pipes, and thus by allowing the disinfectant to
dissolve slowly in water to disinfect closets, drains, stables bedside commodes,
urinals and other similar purposes. I prefer (but do not confine myself to) a
permanganate of potassium, sodium or some other metal mixed with sulphate of
calcium or other suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
Improvement in the application and use of materials for automatically charging
water used for flushing closets, urinals, stables, and drains and for other similar
⚫ purposes, with a powerful deordoriser & disinfectant substantially as hereinbefore
discribed.
In witness whereof I the said William Henry Symons have heraunta est mu
AN IMPROVED WATERPROOF CLOTH
Year: 1885

page_text: I, WILLIAM HENRY SLADE, of 75 Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton in
the County of Stafford, Agent for sewing machines, do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for, AN IMPROVED WATERPROOF CLOTH, 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):-
The object of this invention is to obtain a waterproof cloth which shall have
either one or both surfaces of a soft and absorbent character.
For this purpose I waterproof, in any ordinary manner of waterproofing cloth,
(preferably by means of indiarubber vulcanized or unvulcanized) the smoother or
plainer surface of that description of cloth known "one-sided 'Terry' cloth."
Such a cloth is made by Messrs. Christy and Sons ited of Manchester under
the name of "Duvetta" cloth.
If the cloth is required as a reversible waterproof cloth, I double the waterproof
parts over back to back in the ordinary manner for reversible waterproof cloths,
thus leaving two soft and absorbent surfaces with a waterproof layer between
them, and forming consequently a double-texture cloth.
In the case of the single texture waterproof "Terry" cloth as above described,
such cloth may be lined on the waterproof side with a cloth or other lining of
different (or cheaper) material to the "Terry" cloth.
My improved waterproof cloth is of considerable advantage for various purposes,
such for instance as sponge bags, dress preservers, cold water bandages, childrens'
bibs, knickerbockers, and pilches, aprons, sheets, gloves, and shoe Bocks.
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 waterproof cloth substantially as herein described, that is to say,
a "one-sided Terry' cloth" waterproofed on the smoother or plainer surface, and
either doubled over or not, or lined with a different (or cheaper) material or not,
as described.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF OILS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES
Year: 1885

page_text: "
I WILLIAM GIBSON RADLEY, of 79 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, in the County
of Devon Dispensing Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PREPARATION OF OILS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES
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 prepare Cod Liver oil and Castor oil, for use as
medicines, in an improved and superior manner.
In carrying out my invention, I partially neutralise the oleic acid of the oil by
agitating the same with an aqueous solution of a simple alkali (by preference using
lime, potash, and ammonia for the purpose the two former as hydrates, the latter
as carbonate, and each in weak aqueous solution).
By this addition a small proportion only of the oil is acted upon, the remaining
portion of the oil being mechanically divided thereby into small particles. I then,
while the mixture is still in this finely divided state, add a certain quantity of
thick syrup, made by dissolving refined sugar in distilled water; continuing the
agitation, and also adding a certain quantity of pure distilled glycerine, whereby
the emulsive properties, and general stability of the mixture are greatly increased.
Finally the taste and smell of the oil are further neutralised by the addition
of three aromatic essences, by preference using the following, viz:-peppermint,
caraway and cinnamon which completes the process.
The entire mixtures will then be and consist as follows, (or thereabouts).

page_text: colorless and odourless, and readily miscible with brandy, wine, water or other
fluid; the original taste being completely neutralised.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1 The method and means of preparing cod liver oil and castor oil substantially
as and for the purposes herein before described.
2 The addition to cod liver oil and castor oil of the several ingredients, or their
equivalents, substantially as and for the purposes herein before described.
3 The general method of treating cod liver oil and castor oil, comprising my
improvements in the preparation of oils for medicinal purposes, substantially as
and for the purposes herein before described.
NEW OR IMPROVED APPLIANCES FOR CURLING, WAVING, OR FRIZZING HAIR
Year: 1885

page_text: We WILLIAM BOWN of 308, Summer Lane, Birmingham in the County of
Warwick, Manufacturer, and GEORGE CAPEWELL of 17, Victoria Place, Potters
Lane, Aston near Birmingham aforesaid, Machinist, do hereby declare the nature
of our said invention for "NEW OR IMPROVED APPLIANCES FOR CURLING, WAVING,
OR FRIZZING HAIR" to be as follows:-
Our improvements in appliances for curling, waving, or frizzing hair, consist in a
combination of a yielding or jointed back piece or clip with a sliding rod or centre
piece This sliding rod-in some instances is made to revolve while being with-
drawn from the hair by a twisted or screw action, or other suitable means
whereby the same result is obtained-a spring. being used when desired to with-
draw or insert the said rod or centre piece.-The same result may be obtained by
causing the back piece or clip to slide, and the rod to be jointed or stationary.
1007

page_text: Having now described our improvements and the manner of giving effect to the
same we wish it understood that we do not purpose confining ourselves to the
details herein described and exhibited as the same may be modified without
departing from the spirit of the same but what we claim and wish protected by
Letters Patent is,―
The construction of curling Tongs substantially as herein set forth whereby the
tongs may be readily freed and withdrawn from the hair after curling or frizzing
without spoiling the curl.
Year: 1885

page_text: I, BERNHARD KÖLLISCH, Manufacturer, of Nürnberg, in the German Empire, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to an improved pencil holder and is illustrated by the
annexed drawing.
In a tube a, provided with a conical point a¹ and with slits a², is situated a
black lead tube b, which is furnished at its (several times) split extremity with
claws b'. The blacklead tube carries on its collar 6 a helical spring c, which
presses against an inward projection or collar a of the tube a, and the tube b is
connected with the outer tube e by a rivet d, passing through and guided in the
slit a. In consequence of the upward pressure of the spring on the tube a
(Fig. 1), the open claws or clutches b¹ are pressed together by the conical point a¹
and thereby the blacklead g is clipped fast. When, by pressure on the top a' of
the tube a (Fig. 2) the conical point a¹ is pushed forward, the claws b¹ are allowed
to expand and release the black lead.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the Baid
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The arrangement of the pencil tube b provided with clips b' and of the helical
spring c in the sleeve a provided with conical extremity a³, and the connection of
tube b with outer sleeve e by means of rivet d passing through (and guided in)
the slots a³, for the purpose of causing the clip b¹ to be closed by the action of
the spring on the sleeve a, and to be opened by a pressure on the cap at of the
sleeve.
Dated this 10th day of December 1885
VENTILATING OR WITHDRAWING FOUL AIR OR GASSES FROM HOLDS AND CABINS OF VESSELS
Year: 1885

page_text: I FRANCIS WILLIAM WILLCOX of 45 West Sunniside, Sunderland in the County
of Durham, Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
VENTILATING OR WITHDRAWING FOUL AIR OR GASSES FROM HOLDS AND CABINS
OF VESSELS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object improvements in apparatus for ventilating or
withdrawing foul air or gasses from the cabins or holds of vessels sewers rooms
factories or from any space requiring ventilation by means of an induced current
caused by the motion of wind or atmospheric air, but at the same time rendering
the admission of sea water or rain to the spaces so ventilated impossible and thus
preventing damage to their contents.
In order to withdraw a continuous current of air or gas from the holds or cabins
of vessels or ships, sewers, factories or from any space requiring ventilation I carry
up a shaft A as shown upon drawing annexed, from the space to be ventilated; in
that shaft I fit a conical receiver B which is connected by a right angled bend C to
an opening in the side of the shaft A. On the top of the shaft A I fit a bell
mouth D the lower end of which terminates in a cone E projecting a short distance
into the conical receiver B.
The shaft A can either be mounted upon a socket or deck-piece as shown on
drawing annexed or fitted to revolve upon a vertical spindle the bell mouth D being
kept to the wind by means of a vane.
The action of the apparatus is as follows:-The wind rushing into the bell
mouth D passes down cone E and into receiver B which opens to the atmosphere
at C. By this means a partial vacuum is created in shaft, A up which foul air or
gasses flow from the space to be ventilated. Should a sea strike into the bell
mouth D it passes harmlessly down cone E and into conical receiver B and from
thence through the opening C on to the deck of the vessel or roof of building
causing no damage to cargo or contents of ventilated space. And in consequence
of the cones B and E rendering the passage of water down the shaft A impossible,
the bell mouth D can be kept to the wind in any weather.

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 fitting and arrangement of cone and receiver E and B by which means foul
air or gasses can be withdrawn from or a circulation of fresh air be created in
holds of vessels, factories, sewers or other spaces requiring ventilation by the action
of the wind or atmospheric air causing an induced current and that at the same
time the access of sea water or rain to the spaces ventilated will be impossible
owing to the fitting and arrangement of the said cone and receiver.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF GRIDIRONS
Year: 1885

page_text: I JOHN WILLIAM SANKEY of Bilston in the County of Stafford Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF GRIDIRONS, to be as follows:-
This invention consists in making Gridirons of sheet iron or steel by stamping
them out of one piece, with several small corrugations running along the Gridiron
and forming channels for the gravy. These channels communicate with a larger
corrugation running across the grid iron and from either end of this larger corru-
gation a lip is formed for the purpose of pouring out the gravy. There are four
feet to the grid Iron, two at the front being rather longer than other two, so that
when the Grid Iron is placed on any flat surface all the gravy will run into the
larger corrugation. The spaces between the smaller corrugations are cut out and
thus bars are formed. Any suitable discription of handle may then be attached.
Dated this 13th day of March 1885.
PAYNE & TALBOT,
4 & 5, Arcade Chambers,
Corporation Street, Birmingham,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: I JOHN WILLIAM SANKEY of Bilston in the county of Stafford Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF GRID IRONS, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement,
reference being had to the drawing and to the letters marked thereon:―
This invention consists in making Grid irons of sheet iron or steel by stamping
them out of one piece with several small corrugations running along the Grid iron
and forming channels for the gravy. These channels communicate with a larger
corrugation running across the Grid iron and from either end of this larger corru-
gation a lip is formed for the purpose of pouring out the gravy. There are four
feet to the Grid iron, two at the front being rather longer than the other two
so that when the Grid iron is placed on any flat surface all the gravy will run
into the larger corrugation. The space between the smaller corrugations are cut
out and thus bars are formed, any suitable description of haudle may then be
attached.
Referring to the drawing which is a perspective view of the Grid iron.
(a a) are the channels which communicate with the channel (b) and the larger
channel (c) running across the Grid iron (dd) are the lips for pouring out the
gravy, (e) is a front foot made larger than the back foot (f), so as to tilt up the
Grid iron when placed upon any flat surface and cause the gravy to run into
the larger corrugation or channel (c), (g g) are the spaces cut out between the
corrugations or channels (a a) so that the channels act as bars the food when being
cooked lying upon the upper edges of the channels.
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 manufacture of Grid irons of sheet iron or steel substantially as herein set
forth and specified.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MILK STRAINERS to be as follows:-
Year: 1885

page_text: I HUGH WILLIAMS of 22 Juvenal Street Liverpool Lancashire Gas Fitter do
bereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN MILK
STRAINERS to be as follows:-
"
The invention relates to funnel shaped strainers in which wire gauze or
perforated material is secured at the bottom of the cone of the funnel. Hitherto
such material has been held in position by means of solder or has been so secured
that when it was worn and wanted renewing the strainers had to be sent to the
maker or some experienced mechanic to be repaired.
The object of my invention is to so construct strainers that they may be
repaired by the user himself at small cost.
The invention consists essentially in constructing the strainer in two parts
screwed together, the joint being made with grooved and projecting portions
which take hold of and hold the wire gauze or perforated material in position.
By unscrewing the two portions the wire gauze or perforated material may be
removed when worn and a new piece inserted.
J. T. KING,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: Improvements in Milk Strainers.
I HUGH WILLIAMS of 22 Juvenal Street Liverpool Lancashire, Gas Fitter, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The invention relates to funnel shaped strainers in which wire gauze or
perforated material is secured at the bottom of the cone of the funnel. Hitherto
such material has been held in position by means of solder or has been so secured
that when it was worn and wanted renewing the strainers had to be sent to the
maker or some experienced mechanic to be repaired. The object of my invention
is so to construct strainers that they may be repaired by the user himself at small
cost.
The invention consists essentially in constructing the strainer in two parts
screwed together, the joint being made with grooved and projecting portions which
take hold of and hold the wire gauze or perforated material in position.
The drawing herewith is a vertical section of a milk strainer constructed in
accordance with my invention. ab are the two parts screwed together at c the
joint being made by the recessed or grooved, and projecting portions de which
take hold of and secure the wire gauze fin position. Perforated material or
other suitable straining material may be used in place of wire gauze.
By unscrewing the two portions the wire gauze or perforated material may be
removed when worn, and a new piece inserted.
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 combination of the parts a b and f with the groove and projection d e.
PLAYING A GAME ENTITLED PARLOUR CRICKET
Year: 1885

page_text: I MOWBRAY FITZROY BAILEY of Gracechurch Buildings, 79 Gracechurch Street,
in the City of London Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for PLAYING A GAME ENTITLED PARLOUR CRICKET to be as follows:-
It consists of a Disc of Cardboard, Wood, Metal, or any other suitable material,
upon the upper surface of which is printed, painted or otherwise depicted, within
established divisions, the terms having reference to the game of Cricket, namely:
1 Run, 2 Runs, 3 Runs, 4 Runs, 5 Runs, 6 Runs, Byes 1, 2, 3, Wide 1, No Ball 1,
Bowled Hit Wicket, Caught, Stumped, Run out, Leg before Wicket.
The said Disc is intended to be balanced from beneath, on a central pivot of
metal, fastened to a Stand, upon which pivot, the Disc has to be revolved by
twirling a handle attached to the centre of the upper surface A fixed index of
wire, or any other material, attached to the stand, overlaps, but does not touch the
upper surface of the Disc, thus indicating when the Disc has ceased revolving, what
term is to be registered.
The game can be played by any number of persons, and the same rules under
which Cricket is played, are applicable to this game.

page_text: I MOWBRAY FITZROY BAILEY of Gracechurch Buildings 79 Gracechurch Street
in the City of London, Accountant do hereby declare the nature of my invention
of A PARLOUR APPARATUS FOR PLAYING A GAME TO IMITATE CRICKET and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
It consists of a Dise of Cardboard, Wood, Metal, or any other suitable material,
upon the upper surface of which is printed painted or otherwise depicted, within
established divisions, the terms having reference to the game of Cricket, namely
1 Run, 2 Runs, 3 Runs, 4 Runs, 5 Runs, 6 Runs, Byes 1, 2, 3, Wide 1, No Ball 1,
Bowled, Hit Wicket, Caught, Stumped, Run out, Leg before Wicket.
The said Disc is intended to be balanced from beneath, on a centre pivot of metal
fastened to a stand, upon which pivot the Disc has to be revolved by turning a
handle attached to the centre of the upper surface. A fixed index of wire, or any
other material, attached to the stand, overlaps but does not touch the upper surface
of the Disc, thus indicating when the Disc has ceased revolving what term is to be
registered Or the Disc may be fixed with an indicator turning on a pivot in the
centre, which indicator will shew, when it stops, after having been turned, what
term is to be registered.
The game can be played by any number of persons & the same rules under which
Cricket is played are applicable to this game.
The accompanying Drawing is a plan of the Disc in accordance with my
invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A Disc with divisions marked thereon, for the purpose of playing a game
partaking of the nature of Cricket, as herein setforth, and which I entitle " a new
or improved parlour game."
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A NEW COMBINA- TION OF MATERIALS TO BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DAMASKS
Year: 1885

page_text: of Damasks.
I, WILLIAM BROWN, of 10. Lord Street, Halifax, Yorkshire, Manufacturer and'
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "A NEW COMBINA-
TION OF MATERIALS TO BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DAMASKS," to be as
follows:-
Hitherto damasks for window and other curtains, table covers and furniture
coverings have been woven of worsted warp and worsted weft, but such materials
when woven are without the bright lustre appearance which is always desirable
to attain in this class of goods.
The object of my invention is to produce such goods with a bright lustre hitherto
unobtainable, and this I accomplish by the use of white mohair weft, in combination
with white worsted or mohair warp.
Damasks produced by such combination of materials are afterwards dyed to any
desirable color, giving to the damasks the lustrous effect so much sought after in
this class of goods.
The brightness thus obtained is inherent in the nature of the mohair fibre.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Patent Agents,
1, Commercial Street, Halifax,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Combination of Materials to be Used in the Manufacture
of Damasks.
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I, WILLIAM BROWN of 10 Lord Street Halifax, Yorkshire, Manufacturer and
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for A NEW COMBINATION
"and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
OF MATERIALS TO BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DAMASKS
Hitherto damasks for window and other curtains table covers, tapestry, carriage
linings and furniture coverings have been woven of worsted warp and worsted weft,
but such materials when woven are without the bright lustre appearance which is
always desirable to obtain in this class of goods.
The object of my invention is to produce such goods with a bright lustre hitherto
unobtainable, and this I accomplish by the use of white mohair weft in combination
with white worsted, mohair, or cotton warp.
Damasks produced by such combination of materials are afterwards dyed to any
desirable color, giving to the damasks the lustrous effect so much sought after in
this class of goods.
Instead of dyeing the woven piece, the yarn may be dyed previous to weaving,
by which means I obtain a variety of color.
The brightness thus obtained is inherent in the nature of the mohair fibre.
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 and employment in the manufacture of damasks of white mohair weft,
in combination with white worsted, mohair, or cotton warp, substantially as
described.
An Improvement for Recording Signals on Siphon Recorders in Damp Climates without the Aid of Statical Electricity.
Year: 1885

page_text: An Improvement for Recording Signals on Siphon Recorders in
Damp Climates without the Aid of Statical Electricity.
I, JAMES HAMILTON CARSON of 26 Old Broad Street E.C Electrician do
hereby declare the nature of the invention for RECORDING SIGNALS ON SIPHON
RECORDERS IN DAMP CLIMATES WITHOUT THE AID OF STATICAL ELECTRICITY to
be as follows :-
Improvement in Telegraphs, especially in cases where signals are recorded, by
means of the propulsion of Ink through glass or metal Tubes-I produce the
continuous vibration necessary for the ejection of the ink, mechanically by a small
Electro Magnet with appropriate shunt capable of working an armature with great
rapidity and having a fibrous connection with a special cradle carrying the glass or
metal tube whereby the necessary impulses are communicated.

page_text: Damp Climates without the Aid of Statical Electricity.
I JAMES HAMILTON CARSON of 26 Old Broad Street London E.C Middlesex,
Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of the invention for RECORDING SIGNALS
ON SIPHON RECORDERS (a communication from William Dickenson of Hearts Content
Newfoundland Electrician) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I. produce the continuous vibrations necessary for the ejection of the ink through
the glass or metal Siphon S, of the Recorder by means of Electro-Magnetic coils
marked A in the accompanying drawing, an aluminium cradle c, with tail spring C,
a battery B and Resistanco coils R.
When connected as in the drawing the current leaves the copper pole K of
battery B, to terminal T4 of Resistance R then to switch S through the resistance
in circuit to terminal T3 thence to terminal T 2 of Coils A, through the Coils A,
Armature D Platinum points P P to terminal T 1 of Coils A and to zinc pole Z of
Battery B. The Armature D being momentarily attracted towards the core of the
Coils A breaks circuit at P P and then springs back thus making and breaking the
circuit at P P with great rapidity-The magnitude of these vibrations are adjusted
by the switch 8, in the Resistance Coils R-A fibrous connection F, is made from
the Armature D to the tail spring C-The tail spring C is bent in such a manner
as to show its flat face to the Armature D and at right angles to the plane of the
cradle c, The rapid vibrations of the Armature D are thus conveyed to the tail
spring C, thereby giving the impulses to the Siphon S.and causing the ink to flow
in a continuous stream on the 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
That by substituting Electro-Mechanical vibrations of the Siphon for Electro-
Static charges of the ink I make the Siphon Recorder independent of atmospheric
and hygrometrical changes and thereby render possible its reliable and continuous
use in all climates.
IMPROVEMENT IN PLASTERS FOR THE SKIN
Year: 1885

page_text: I, HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of 67, Strand, in the City of Westminster, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN
PLASTERS FOR THE SKIN, & communication to me from abroad by Thomas Alfred
Abbott, Gentleman, of 76 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States
of America, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The improved plaster hereinafter explained is composed of menthol and a base,
adhesive to the skin of a person when applied thereto. In such base I generally,
if not always, use in a plastic state, a quantity of caoutchouc, as a constituent.
In making the composition of which menthol is one part thereof-I take
15 parts by weight of Olibanum,
15 parts by weight of Burgundy Pitch.
15 parts by weight of Resin or Rosin.
15 parts by weight of Orris Root in powder.
8 parts by weight of wax, as beeswax for instance.
30 parts by weight of Caoutchouc, and
2 parts by weight of menthol.
These constituents are to he placed in a suitable kettle or vessel, to which heat
is to be applied, to melt such of them as can be rendered fluid thereby. While
they are being melted or are fluid the mass is to be thoroughly stirred, after which
it is to be spread by suitable means upon cloth or other material, so as to form
therewith a plaster or plasters, for application to the skin of a person, for the cure
or alleviation of pain or disease.
I do not confine the composition to the precise proportions of the parts as stated
as such may be varied somewhat, without materially affecting it for the purpose
for which it is designed. Nor do I claim the mode described of treating it by
heat for rendering fluid the portions of it capable of being melted by heat as any
other suitable means therefor may be adopted.

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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The combination of menthol with an adhesive base or composition constituting
a plaster for the skin.
2. The combination of menthol with an adhesive plaster or base of which
caoutchouc is a constituent.
3. The composition substantially as described constituting a plaster for the skin,
it consisting of Olibanum, Burgundy Pitch, Resin or Rosin, Orris-root, Wax,
Caoutchouc and Menthol, combined in or about in the proportions as set forth.
4. The improved medicinal plaster herein described, consisting of menthol
combined with the customary ingredients of adhesive plasters herein described in
or about in the proportions specified, and spread upon a suitable foundation,
substantially as set forth.
Improvement in ventilated waterproof Garments.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvement in ventilated waterproof Garments.
I, MAX ROTHENBÜCHER, Manufacturer, of Hamburg, Germany, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Two woven textile fabrics one of which is coated or impregnated with caoutchouc
or a similar substance, while the other is not prepared and therefore allows by its
porosity the air to penetrate, are so combined that the upper part of the chest and
back, or such parts of the garment, which are less accessible to fresh air, are made
of unprepared porous fabric, while the remaining part consists of waterproof fabric.
The whole or partial covering of parts sensitive to the influence of the weather, for
instance, the back, is effected by collars or flaps made of waterproof fabric, and
hanging loosely thereover.

page_text: I, MAX ROTHENBÜCHER of 6 St. Pauls Churchyard in the city of London, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed; to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object the ventilation of waterproof garments of any
kind, and consists of the application of waterproof material in combination with
non impregnated porous material in the following way: At those places where
garments have to be ventilated, parts of the waterproof cloth are cut out, and
porous ventilating cloth inserted instead. Atmospheric air enters and circulates
through the porous non impregnated cloth and by circulation drives out the hot air
accumulated underneath the garment. In cloaks or mantles especially those parts
covering the breast, or neck, or upper parts of the arms, should be constructed after
this mode. The cut out parts of the waterproof material are replaced by common
non impregnated stuff of wool or cotton To protect these ventilated parts from
rain, loose coverings of waterproof material are employed in form of capes, collars,
hoods or wings that are attached above the ventilated parts. If the ventilation is
applied to the fore part of the breast of a garment, covering wings can be used on
each side of the breast. Ladies cloaks are best ventilated underneath the hood in
the manner described.
.
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 ventilation of waterproof garments by replacing parts of the garment by
porous non impregnated stuff and by protecting these inserted parts from rain by
coverings of waterproof material that allow atmospheric air to pass and circulate
underneath.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SADDLE BARS
Year: 1885

page_text: I, LANCELOT ROLLESTON, of Watnall Hall, in the county of Nottingham,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS
IN SADDLE BARS, to be as follows:-
To the plate or plates, by which a saddle bar is secured to the saddle, I attach
either an axle bar or studs on which a saddle bar turns, the lower part of such
bar has the stirrup strap passed over it, and its outer end is provided with a spring
stop bit hinged to it, the upper part of the bar lies at such an angle, to the
horizontal part on which the strap rests that when the rider falls off, or is thrown
off, and pulls the stirrup and strap over the saddle, the horizontal part of the
bar rises into a vertical position, and readily allows the stirrup strap to slide off;
when the rider frees one foot without pulling the stirrup strap over the saddle, the
opposite stirrup strap slides off the horizontal bar in the usual way.
By employing saddle bars constructed as above described, the riders feet are
instantly released from the saddle if he falls from either side of it.

page_text: Figure 1 shows a securing plate hereafter referred to.
Figure 1 shows a side view of one of my improved saddle bars in its proper
position for retaining the stirrup strap when in use.
Figure 2 shows the position the bar assumes when the rider is thrown or falls,
and the stirrup strap has slipped off the bar.
The Figures show the bar for the right side of a saddle.
Each bar consists of the following parts, to a plate shown at Figure 1ª, or to
two plates A, A shown at Figure 1, by which a saddle bar is secured to the saddle,
I attach studs B, B, perforated to form bearings for the ends of a bar C, to turn in,
from which an arm C₁ projects horizontally, at an angle of forty-five degrees or
thereabouts to the bar C, the horizontal arm is provided with a spring C² shown by
dotted lines, and a stop bit C³ hinged to it, to keep the stirrup strap which rests
upon it in place.
When the rider falls off, or is thrown off, and pulls the stirrup and strap over
the saddle, the horizontal arm C¹ rises into a vertical position, as shown at Figure 2,
and readily allows the stirrup strap to slide off.
When in falling the rider frees one foot without pulling the stirrup strap
over the saddle, the opposite stirrup strap slides off the horizontal bar in the
usual way.
By employing saddle bars constructed as above described, the riders feet are
instantly released from the saddle, if he falls from either side of it.
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 saddle bar substantially as described, and illustrated in the
Drawings annexed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION of TRUSSES FOR HERNIA
Year: 1885

page_text: We, ETHENS DE TOMANZIE, M.D. and MICA ETHENS DE TOMANZIE, his Wife,
both of 56 West Derby Street, Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, do hereby
declare the nature of our invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION of
TRUSSES FOR HERNIA 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 our invention is to effect improvements in the manufacture of
trusses, whereby they are rendered more easy to the wearer, effectual in curative
properties, and free from the ordinary defects which belong to trusses of the usual
construction.
In carrying out our invention we fit the pads with one, two, or more spiral,
conical, springs, which support the pad. The pad is covered with chamois leather
or silk. Between the spring and the leather I place horse hair and wool, or horse
hair alone, or any other suitable material for modifying the pressure of the spring
wire, and rendering the same uniform and easy to the wearer.
All the metal in the truss is electro plated to prevent rust or corrosion.
At the back of the pad I place a piece of leather, and behind this leather a
spring plate is fitted, to which the straps or bands are attached.
And in order that our said, invention, may be particularly described and
ascertained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which
similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a side view of one of the spiral springs 8 used in our invention. The
lower end, at a, is soldered to a central boss b, which is bored and tapped to receive
a screw. c, Fig. 2, is one of the back spring plates. Fig. 3 is a view of the back
of the truss complete, and Fig. 4 is a front view of the same. d is the pad, e is a
piece of leather interposed between the pad and the back spring. ff are the
ordinary straps by which the truss is supported. A screw passes through the
spring plate c, and the leather e, and is screwed into the boss b, whereby those
parts are securely held together.
The pads may be made of any suitable shape to adapt them to the particular
cases of hernia, the number of springs inserted therein be determined by the size
and shape. In Fig. 5 an elliptical form of pad is shewn, having two springs fitted.
.

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
1. In the construction of trusses for hernia the combination of conical spiral
springs supported by spring plates c, with horse hair or other padding, leather e
and straps ff, substantially as herein before described and shewn on the
drawings.
2. The general arrangement construction and combination of the several and
respective parts, and the modifications of the same to suit the particular cases to
which our invention may be applied, together forming our improvements in the
construction of Trusses for hernia, substantially as herein before described and
shewn on the drawings.
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicants.
A NEW OR IMPROVED SHIRT FRONT
Year: 1885

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, RICHARD THOMAS JUPP of The Bridge Walsall in the County of Stafford,
Merchant Tailor do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for "A NEW
OR IMPROVED SHIRT FRONT" and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, to
be as follows, that is to say:-
My invention has for its object a new or improved Shirt front which is to all
appearance when being worn like an ordinary front and possessing all the
advantages of the old front but with the special advantage of possessing twice the
duration of wear before it requires rewashing-This I accomplish in the following
manner,
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practice I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings showing one of my
new or improved fronts.
Figure 1 is a front view of the front.
The front has the usual hollow and band A at the top which buttons or ties
around the neck and the three usual holes b and c and d but it will be noticed that
if the drawing is reversed the hollow and band B also becomes available for
fastening round the neck just indeed as is A and in like manner the button holes
e and so that when the front has been worn at one end it can be reversed and
worn at the other and by this means great expense in washing is avoided besides
the tops of fronts generally wear out much quicker than the lower part and thus
there would be economy in material also. The bands h, k, on one side and
m, np on the other are loops for the braces to secure the front against moving
but it may not always be needful to use all the bands.
The design of the front may be greatly varied to suit the taste of the wearer as
well as the general cut.
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 new or improved Shirt front having a double hollow and double collar so as
to be reversible substantially as herein set forth.
Improvements in Scouring, Washing, and Wringing Machines.
Year: 1885

page_text: Improvements in Scouring, Washing, and Wringing Machines.
FREDERICK KILBURN Millwright Perseverance Works, Elland Road Leeds. I do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN SCOURING
WASHING AND WRINGING MACHINES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My Invention which relates to Scouring Washing and Wringing Machines consist
of Corrugated Rollers made of Brass or Iron placed in a frame so that the Cor-
rugated rollers are immediatly in front and at a Right angle to the large Rollers of
the Scouring Washing or Wringing Machine, the object being to have Brass or Iron
Corrugated Rollers to Crush or Squeeze the woven or felted fibre under operation 1
in a different position to the large Rollers of Scouring Washing or Wringing
Machine, and also to change the position of the woven or felted fibre in passing
through so as to avoid creases, which occurs unless altered in position.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates my Invention Fig. 1 is a Section
of Brass or Iron Corrugated Roller. A Shaft. Fig. 2 Elevation of Rollers 1
showing the working position to each other Fig. 3. Plan of Frame showing the
Brass or Iron Corrugated Rollers in same B open position 0 closed position of
Rollers. D D Sides of Scouring Washing or Wringing Machine to which the
frame that contains the Rollers is fixed Fig. 4 Elevation of frame that contains
the Rollers Fig. 5 showing the position of frame that contains the Brass or Iron
Corrugated Rollers immediatly in front of the large Rollers of the Scouring,
Washing, or Wringing Machine E frame F F large Rollers.
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
Corrugated Rollers made of Brass or Iron placed immediatly in front of Large
Rollers of Scouring, Washing or Wringing Machine as herein described with refer-
ence to the Drawing anexed.
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snes, and such like Articles
Year: 1885

page_text: Brusnes, and such like Articles:
I ABRAHAM PEMBERTON of 15 Broad Street in the City of Worcester Brush
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for THE ADAPTATION
OF INDIA RUBBER AS A GUARD TO BROOMS BRUSHES AND SUCH LIKE ARTICLES
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 method of adapting India Rubber as a guard to the
ends of brooms brushes and such like articles whereby to prevent injury to
Furniture skirting boards paint and the like during the operation of sweeping or
brushing. In order that the invention may be better understood I have annexed
the accompanying sheet of drawings where Figure 1 shows form of Indiarubber
guard which I prefer to employ, though the same may be varied. Figure 2 is a
perspective view of the guard or band which is preferably provided with raised
buttons as may be considered desirable. Figure 3 shows the guard as applied to
the head of a broom and Figure 4 is a section of the guard through a button. In
order to attach the guard or band to the Broom or Brush Head I employ metal
clips preferably of brass shown in side elevation in Figure 5 and in front elevation
and section in Figure 6. These clips have turned up edges and are laid upon the
ends of the band with the edges inwards so as to hold the Indiarubber guard
securely; they are fixed to the stock or head of the broom or brush by nails as
indicated in the drawing.
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 mode of applying Indiarubber as a guard to brooms and brushes and such
like articles substantially as herein described.
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