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A Special Powder for Preventing and Removing the Incrustations in Steam Boilers.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1887
Specification Accepted, 6th Dec., 1887
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Special Powder for Preventing and Removing the Incrustations
in Steam Boilers.
I PASQUALE ALFIERI of 23 Largo Latillo Naplos Italy Professor of Medecine 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 above Disincrustant is composed of the following substances-
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1. Carbonate of Soda
2. Bicarbonate of Soda
3. Sulphate of Soda
4. Phosphate of Soda-
5. Bitarrate of Potassia
6. Nitrate of Potassia
7. Chloride of Ammonia
8. Hydro Chloride of Ammonia
9. Chlorate of Soda
10. Animal Gelatine
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11. Pulverized Animal Gelatine
12. Animal Carbon
13. Vegetable Carbon
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14. Radish Wood pulverized
15. Acorn Wood pulverized
16. Pomegranate Wood pulverized
Grammos.
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450
20
10
50
15
20
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220
5
2
3
80
55
20
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30
15

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. That this Invention effectually removes deposits from Steam Boilers.
2. That it also prevents deposits from forming again after removal.
3. That it being mostly of a vegetable nature it in no way injures the metal but on
the contrary preserves it.
Dated 8th day of September 1887.
PASQUALE ALFIERI,
23, Largo Latilla, Naples, Italy,
Professor of Medicine, and sole
Inventor of the "Disincrustant Alfieri."
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Covers for Books.
Year: 1887

page_text: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Covers for Books.
JOHN HESS Merchant 78 Winston Road Stoke Newington N. 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:-
I hereby state, that the said improvement in the manufacture of covers for books,
shall consist of a metal frame fastened to the inside back of the cover, in such a
manner, as to allow of the book to be placed therein and taken out at will, without
injury to the book. The said metal frame to be made of any metal suitable for the
purpose, and to have one or more metal clips on the back of the frame to secure it to
the cover. The said frame to have three sides, and to be open at one or both ends,
two of the sides to form jaws to press firmly against the sides of the book to hold it
securely in the cover, the remaining side to form the back, with the aforesaid
clips on.
The said improvement in the manufacture of covers for books is shown in the
accompanying drawing. The drawing representing a book cover marked C with the
said metal frame marked B fastened in the back in the manner before described and
with a memorandum book marked A partly withdrawn from the said metal frame B.
Each side or jaw of said metal frame is marked B and each half of said book cover is
marked C. The dotted line across the said memorandum book A is to show the
continuation of the said book cover C. When the said memorandum book A is
pushed down into the said metal frame B parallel on every side with the said
book cover C it will form a completely bound book also the said memorandum
book A can be entirely withdrawn from the jaws of the said metal frame B.
The dotted circle as shown in the drawing encloses, my said improvement in the
manufacture of book covers.

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 :
Namely That it will enable one cover to be used for a series of books, the special
advantage being in the use of Memorandum books, and other writing books of a similar
description, when filled with writing, can be taken from the cover, and a new book
put therein, and with the advantage of being a solidly bound book. I further state,
that I believe, that the said invention will be of great benefit to the Public, and
especially the Commercial Community.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1887.
Specification Accepted, 5th Apr., 1887.
We, GERALD PUCHMUELLER and FRIEDRICH WESTENDORFF, trading under the
name of "Petzold & Co." of No. 166 Schönhauser Allee, Berlin, Germany, Manufac-
turers, do hereby declare the nature of our said invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by tho
following statement:―
This invention relates to improvements in machines for kneading dough the object
of which is to rapidly convert water and meal or other materials into a homogeneous
dough or dough like mass.
Figure 1 is an elevation of the improved machine.
Figure 2 is a section of the interior of the machine and
Figure 3 a representation of the arms and shovels.
The machine consists of a cylindrical horizontally arranged trough a the upper half
of which can be turned open on suitable hinges for the introduction of flour and water.
A shaft is arranged in the axis of the cylinder and receives a reciprocating motion
by means of a crank and suitable gearing. Near each end of the shaft is a double
arm c which are so arranged that a line drawn through the centre of the said arms
will form an acute angle.
Two shovels e and are arranged between the two double arms at an incline of the
axis as the arms c and d cross each other. The shovels turn on two pivots at their
ends, the movement of each shovel being so arranged that when the shaft b is turned
in the direction of the arrow Figure 3 the resistance offered to the shovel by the dough
will press the same against one or more steps y so that the said shovel occupies a
position radial to the cylinder and is thus moved through the dough in imitation of
the movement of the hand. When the shovel is moved in the opposite direction the
resistance offered to the same by the dough will cause the dough shovel to move
tangential to the cylinder or trough and cut through the dough like a knife. The
same operations are carried out by the other shovel or shovels so that the dough is
thoroughly kneaded and cut and in this manner an extremely rapid and intimate
mixture of the materials to be kneaded is effected.

page_text: Having now particularly ascertained and described the nature of our said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is :-
A dough kneading machine in which the mixing shovels are so arranged in their
supporting arms near the inner surface of the cylindrical kneading trough that when
the same are moved in the one direction they take a tangential position so as to cut
through the dough and when moved in the other direction a radial position so as to
knead the dough, substantially as described in the foregoing specification and shown
in the accompanying drawings.
'PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
Associate Agent.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1887.
Complete Left, 2nd July, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1887.
GEORGE STOWE, Fish Merchant, 46 Hainton Street Weelsby, Great Grimsby
Lincolnshire, and his wife MARY JANE STOWE same address, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A flat, round, or any shape required, piece of metal, or made of any kind of
material, from the centre of which extends a round hollow tube, or shank, of any
length, or size, required, the said tube, or shank, to have a worm inside, for a screw,
the edge of the end, of the said tube, or shank, to extend out flatly and roundly, or
any shape and any size required. A square, or any shape, or size, required flat piece
of metal, or plate, (or made of any kind of material) from the centre of which
a screw projects the said screw to be made any length or size required, the said
screw to have a sharp pointed end, The thread of the said screw to start, or
commence, at say one sixteenth part of an inch, more or less as required, from the
said plate.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Button.
GEORGE STOWE, Fish Merchant, 46 Hainton Street, Weelsby, Great Grimsby,
Lincolnshire and his wife MARY JANE STOWE same address, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A flat, round, or any shape required, piece of metal, or made of any kind of
material, from the centre of which, extends a round hollow tube, or shank, of any
length, or size required, the said tube, or shank, to have a worm, inside for a screw,
the edge, of the end, of the said tube, or shank, to extend out flatly, and roundly, or
any shape and any size required. A square, or any shape, or size, required, flat
piece of metal, or plate, (or made of any kind of material) from the centre, of which,
a screw projects the said screw to be made, any length, or size, required, the said
screw to have a sharp pointed end, The thread of the said screw to start, or
commence, at say one sixteenth part, of an inch, more or less, as required, from the
said plate.
Pierce the pointed end, of the said screw, through any kind of material; bring
the material flat, against the said plate, of the said screw, insert the pointed end, of
the said screw, into the open end, of the said tube, or shank, work, the screw up the
tube, or shank, until the extended flat part of the tube, or shank, comes in contact,
with the material pierced. It then forms an improved and an attached button, ready
for any purpose or purposes required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is,
1
Year: 1887

page_text: I, LUCY ANNIE HOLMES of 8 Belle Vue Terrace, Raikes Road Blackpool in the
County of Lancashire, Embroideress, 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 novelty consists of a sheet of glass cut round, square, or any other shape that
may be desired. It may be ornamented in various ways such as painting a design
direct onto the glass, or the design may be painted or printed on paper or some other
material & placed at the back of the glass to which it may be attached with starch,
glue, or any other suitable cement. A few coats of ordinary copal varnish will preserve
it from damp and so make the decoration more permanent. If the name and address
of a tradesman or manufacturing firm be introduced into the design it makes it a
permanent advertisement. Thus it can be used both as a teapot stand & an
advertising medium.
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. A sheet of glass as a front plate.
2nd. The introduction of an advertisement into the front of the Teapot stand.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1887.
Complete Left, 11th Aug., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 16th Sept., 1887.
EDGAR HORATIO WHITE 34 Dockley Road Station Road Bermondsey S.E. in the
County of Surrey (Clerk) do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
By means of an inverted cone being attached to the mouth of a reservoir or at the
bottom of burner and extending in the reservoir to a given distance in accordance to
the size of same, makes it impossible if the lamp be upset or thrown down for the
contents to escape, the reservoir being made of tin, metals, or hardware would secure
a perfect safety lamp.

page_text: CUMI LEIE DI PULTIVATION.
Improvements in Oil Lamps.
I EDGAR HORATIO WHITE (Clerk) of 34 Dockley Road, Station Road, Bermondsey
in the County of Surrey do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to an improvement in oil lamps for domestic and other
purposes, and the object of my improvement is to give perfect safety when a lamp be
knocked down, by preventing the oil from escaping by means of a conical tube or an
"inverted cone" being attached to the mouth of the reservoir and extending into the
same to a given distance according to the size of the reservoir of any desired shape.
And in order that my invention may be clearly understood and carried into practice,
I will proceed to describe the drawing hereto annexed which shows the reservoir of a
lamp (a) with a conical tube or an inverted cone (b) attached to or made by any
means to the mouth of the reservoir (c) and extending into the same to a given
distance, (d).
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"
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention 1
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :—
The improvement in oil lamps for domestic and other purposes, by attaching a
conical tube or an "inverted cone" (b) to the mouth of the reservoir (c) and extending
into the same to a given distance (d) in accordance to the size of the reservoir by any
manner and for the purpose hereintofore described and represented in the drawing
hereto annexed which makes it impossible if the lamp be knocked down for the
contents to escape. The reservoir being made of tin, metals or hardware would
secure a perfect safety lamp.
Dotad this 11th day of Ananet 1887
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1887
Complete Left, 16th June, 1888
Complete Accepted, 20th July, 1888
I, JOSEPH LEWIS MILLS of Baldwins Gardens Gray's Inn Road in the County of
Middlesex Art-color-printer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
The object of my invention is lithographing by means of sand-blast. I accomplish
this object in the manner following. I engrave on the lithographic stone mainly by
sand-blast the subject picture or design, and afterwards I pass the printing-roller
charged with the lithographic ink over the surface of such stone, thereby impregnating
or imbuing only the parts of such surface which have not been engraved and leaving
the engraved or sunken parts untouched by the ink and so creating any desired
printing surface. This I term lithographing.

page_text: I, JOSEPH LEWIS MILLS of Baldwin's Gardens Grays Inn Road in the County of
Middlesex Art-color-printer 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 is lithographing by the means of "sand-blast." I
accomplish this object in the manner following. I engrave on the lithographic stone
the subject picture or design by the means of sand, emery powder, glass powder or
such other like substance impelled against the surface to be operated upon by a current
of compressed air (or steam when greater impact is required) issuing from the point
or nozzle of a pencil manipulated by the operator, or by any other instrument or
apparatus now known wherewith the process known as "sand blast" can be applied
for lithographing, and afterwards I pass the printing roller charged with the litho-
graphic ink over the surface of such stone, imbuing or impregnating only the parts of
such surface which have not been engraved, and leaving the engraved or sunken parts
untouched and so creating any desired printing surface. This term lithographing.
I either direct the sand-blast to the plain stone first, and charge the surface with litho-
ink, grease, asphalt, or other suitable medium afterwards, or I charge the stone with
litho-ink, grease, asphalt, or other suitable medium first and direct the sand-blast on
the lithographic surface afterwards thereby removing the lithographic surface which
is not required in places wherever it may be necessary.
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 process and means hereinbefore described for drawing and designing upon
stone substantially as and for the purpose mentioned in the foregoing specification.
Dated this 18th day of June 1888.
JOSEPH LEWIS MILLS.
, for the purpose of cleaning andhing the lenses and frames of spectacles and eye glasses
Year: 1887

page_text: GEORGE ADAM MILLAR Optician No. 137 East Parade Keighley Yorkshire do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Two leaves of soft pliable materials such as felt, cloth, soft leather are attached to
each other at one end in book-form and having their inner adjacent surfaces charged
or impregnated with absorbent polishing substances such as per-oxide of tin commonly
called putty powder, pulverized-rottenstone, fullers earth, oxide of iron com-
monly called jewellers rouge, or like substances for the purpose of cleaning and
polishing the lenses and frames of spectacles and eye glasses.
GEORGE ADAM MILLAR.

page_text: An Improved Spectacle and Eye Glass Cleaner.
GEORGE ADAM MILLAR Optician No. 137 East Parade Keighley Yorkshire do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for CLEANING AND POLISHING the
LENSES AND FRAMES OF SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Two leaves of soft pliable materials such as felt, cloth, or soft leather, are attached
to each other at one edge in book form and having their inner and adjacent surfaces
charged or impregnated with absorbent polishing substances such as peroxide of tin
commonly called putty powder, fullers earth, pulverised rottenstone, oxide of
iron commonly called jewellers rouge.
The operation is performed as follows-the appliance being held between the finger
and thumb the spectacle or eye glass is inserted between the prepared surfaces of the
same which is then passed over the portions to be cleaned and polished guided and
controlled by the sense of touch.
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 application of soft pliable materials in combination with absorbent
polishing substances.
2nd. The arrangement of the same in the form of a miniature book or portfolio
having the under or lower leaf projecting beyond the upper or title leaf to indicate
the point of entrance for the spectacle or eye glass to be operated upon.
Dated this 29th day April 1887.
Year: 1887

page_text: SAMUEL HESS and FREDERIC SOLOMON HESS Cap peak & Trimming Manufacturers
30 Spital Square Norton Folgate London, N.E. do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The said invention is a paper stiffening made of two or more distinct & separate
manufactures of paper, of which a felt paper is the improvement. The component
parts of the said paper stiffening shall be made of either manilla, straw, brown, white
or any coloured paper of any texture, quality & substance, also of leather-board, straw-
board, mill-board or any manufactured paper-boards of any texture, quality & sub-
stance. The said stiffening to be composed of these papers & boards in conjunction
with felt paper, that is to say the felt paper must form one part of the said stiffening
on the outside, the board to be in the middle & the aforesaid manilla, straw, brown,
white or any coloured paper of any texture, substance and quality to be on the other
side. It is proposed that the paper stiffening manufactured in the manner as specified
above shall be used in the manufacture of hats, caps, helmets & other head coverings
& for such other purposes as may be discovered from time to time where paper-
stiffenings of this manufacture may be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is
An improvement in the manufacture of paper stiffenings for hats, caps, helmets &
other head coverings, on account of the felt paper, which, for the purposes of linings,
is a decided improvement, as it will be more pliable & softer in the working & will
add considerably to the appearance of all materials manufactured in conjunction with
paper stiffenings.
Year: 1887

page_text: I, RICHARD FREDERICK JAMES COBBETT ALLEN, of 29 Grove Road, Saint Johns
Wood, London, N.W. Cricket Bat manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My Invention has reference to a novel application of gutta percha, namely in the
construction of the handles of cricket bats, whereby I am enabled to give to the latter
greatly increased flexibility as also to ensure freedom from jar to the hand when a
blow has been struck and consequently thus reducing the concussive effect rendering
a cricket bat with the improved handle according to my Invention much more durable
than in the case of such bats as hitherto usually made.
In order that my Invention may be the better understood I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which Figure 1 is an elevational sectional view,
Figure 2, a sectional plan taken on line A, B, Figure 1; on reference to which it will
be seen that the gutta percha is introduced in the form of a central vertically
disposed strip relatively to the cane strips usually employed in making up or building
together the handles of cricket bats the whole of the several portions composing the
handle being combined and secured together by any of the cements or adhesive
compounds as ordinarily adopted. The improved handle according to my Invention
is secured to the blade of the bat in the usual manner, the handle being covered or
bound externally with twine in the manner generally followed in constructing cricket
bat handles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
In the construction of the handles of cricket bats, the introduction of a strip of
gutta percha substantially as herein set forth and shewn in the accompanying
drawing.
Improvements in the Production of Liquid or Compressed Chlorine.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th June, 1887.
Specification Accepted, 19th July, 1887.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Production of Liquid or Compressed Chlorine.
I, CLAUDE THEODORE JAMES VAUTIN, of St. Kilda, in the Colony of Victoria, but
temporarily of the Hôtel Métropole, Northumberland Avenue, London W.C.,
Metallurgical 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 :-
My invention relates to certain improvements in the production from its gascous
form of liquid or compressed chlorine, and it is designed to effect this in a simple and
efficacious manner which shall permit of the easy collection for storage or transport of
the chlorine in its liquified or compressed condition.
Now I am aware that chlorine has been compressed by excess of its own pressure,
and also by J. C. Newbery in conjunction with myself by means of air pressure in
hydro-metallurgical operations; but I now propose to effect such atmospheric com-
pression of the gas so that it may be applicable generally where the liquefaction of
chlorine is desirable, such as for instance where the chlorine is to be employed in a
chlorine electric battery.
1 carry out my invention by generating chlorine gas in any suitable manner and
collecting same in a receiver of or lined with suitable material resistant to the action
of the gas. When the receiver is full I cut off the gas and open communication with
an air compressing or pumping device and force in air until the chlorine is compressed
to any required degree or entirely liquified, when the liquified or compressed gas is
led to any suitable destination, or into vessels of or lined with suitable resistant
material for transport.

page_text: Having now fully described and ascertained the nature of the said invention for
mprovements in the production of liquid or compressed chlorine and in what manner
he same is to be perforined, I declare that what I claim is :-
1st. The compression in degree or until liquefaction of chlorine gas by means of
atmospheric pressure in a suitable vessel to permit of distribution or application to
any required purpose, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
2nd. The combination with such compression vessel of a collecting vessel,
substantially as and for the purposes specified.
Improvements in Utilizing and Applying the Vapour of Volatile Liquids as a Source of Motive Power.
Year: 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Utilizing and Applying the Vapour of Volatile
Liquids as a Source of Motive Power.
WO RALPH HARRISON of 2 Borough Road East Sunderland in the County of
Durham Drysalter and WILLIAM OLIVER of 51 Harrogate Street Sunderland in the
aforesaid County Engineer do hereby declare the nature of our invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN UTILIZING AND APPLYING THE VAPOUR OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS
AS A SOURCE OF MOTIVE POWER, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the driving of pistons in cylinders of land and marine
engines by the use of gas under pressure generated in a closed vessel or boiler..
In carrying out our invention we employ crude or refined petroleum spirit with or
without water or mineral or shale spirit or paraffin spirit crude or refined with or with-
out water the said spirit or spirits and water is or are heated in a closed vessel or boiler
and the gas or gasses thereby produced are passed under pressure into a cylinder or
cylinders so as to drive a piston or pistons suitably connected to the Engine or
machine to be driven.
The gas or gasses exhausted from the cylinder or cylinders may either alone or
mixed with hot or cold air be utilized for heating the boiler or closed vessel or tho
exhausted gasses may be condensed and be returned to the boiler to be again used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is
1. The Method of driving Engine pistons by the use of volatile liquids such as
those herein before described vaporized in a closed vessel or boiler the gasses thereby

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produced being passed under pressure into a cylinder or cylinders so as to drive a
piston or pistons suitably connected to the engine or machine to be driven substantially
as hereinbefore described.
2. The use of the exhaust gas or gasses mixed or unmixed with hot or cold air for
the purpose of heating the closed vessel or boiler as hereinbefore described.
3. The method of vaporizing the volatile liquids upon water as herein before
described.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 20th July, 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Sept., 1888
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I, WILLIAM GEORGE ROBERT ALLEYNE Cox of 29 Rye Hill, Newcastle on Tyne,
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons London do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in substituting for iron a light hard durable composition
consisting of hemp pulp, albumen, gelatine, chloride of sodium and sulphate of
alumina and potash and in fitting the shoe to the hoof with clips thus dispensing
with nails. If preferred however nails may be used.
By my invention I produce a light durable shoe which is far more comfortable for
wear at the same time that it affords equal protection to the hoof and by dispensing
with nails and substituting clips therefor I prevent injury to the hoof and consequent
suffering to the animal.

page_text: WILLIAM GEORGE ROBERT ALLEYNE Cox, 29 Rye Hill Newcastle-on-Tyne
Veterinary Surgeon, I do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The invention consists in the admixture of certain substances not hithertoo mixed
or used in a similar manner.
The substances are two parts of fibre similar to that used in the manufacture of
paper consisting mainly of hempen fibre, the same being torn and macerated in the
method used by paper manufacturers, this when drained is mixed with its bulk of
vegitable Albumen, such as potatoe starch, it is then mixed with gelatin glue in
the proportion of one part to two of pulp, in a viscid or melted state, the entire mass
is thoroughly incorporated and whilst warm is treated with a saturated solution of
Common Salt, Alum, and and Bichromate of Potass, in proportions of-1-2-th, which
is allowed by degrees to come in contact with every part of the mass. The substance
is then beaten torn up and again treated with a similar proportion of viscid gelatin
or glue viz. one part to two pulp and lastly saturated with a solution of persulphate
of Iron.
The material is now subject to hydraulic pressure either in moulds or in flattened
sheets and is subsequently allowed to dry.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that which
I claim is;
1st. That the material is entirely novel as being a species of bone leather, that
2nd it is extremely light and durable and impervious to water and
3rd that the weight of the shoe is so much lessened, that concussion is reduced to a
minimum and that owing to there being so little drag in lifting the foot there will be
no lost shoes.
Dated this 19th day of July 1888.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1887
Complete Left, 22nd Sept., 1887
Complete Accepted, 9th Dec., 1887
I ALFRED KINGSHOTT of 8 Harrington Street Hampstead Road in the County of
Middlesex Commission Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
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My invention consists in means for sustaining roller blinds operated by endless
cords. A weight is suspended from the lower end of the cord by means of an attached
hook which allows the cord to slip under it when pulled, to operate the blind, but
immediately holds it when released by the hand. In using my improved device the
ordinary rack pulley is dispensed with.
Dated this 31st day of August 1887.

page_text: An Improved Tension Device for Roller Blind Cords.
I ALFRED KINGSHOTT of 8 Harrington Street Hampstead Road in the County of
Middlesex Commission Agent 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 :—
I declare that I claim that my invention consists in means for sustaining roller
blinds operated by endless cords. A weight D is suspended from the lower end of
the cord C by means of an attached hook which allows the cord to slip under it when
pulled, to operate the blind, but immediately holds it when released by the hand. In
using my improved device the ordinary rack pulley is dispensed with as shewn by
drawing attached hereto.
This simple invention requires no adjustment by screws or brass side pieces
ordinarily affixed in placing the cord on the brass side slips and saving a large outlay.
It consists of a simple leaden weight with a hook attached, the hook is placed on the
cord and by its own dead weight holds the blind in any position required. The
weight can take an ornamental form of any character or design and can be gilt plated
or otherwise ornamented. Builders, Householders generally will, at once use this
simple adjustment which saves the rush or breaking usual in spring blinds. It also
obviates the possibility of the laxity or looseness of the cord from wear of the side
springs which are so continually out of order and difficult to move.
The motion of this invention is absolute perfection and free from any possibility of
irregularity from the wear of time. Its actions is everlasting its motion is perfection
and as an additional ornament it can take the form of a work of art of the highest
character from the conspicuousness of its position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
An improved tension device for roller blind cords and that the within written Specifi-
cation is a true description of my patent.
Dated this 22nd day of Santambor 1007
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An Improved Contrivance for Coupling the Shafts or Poles to Vehicles.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1887
Specification Accepted, 16th Dec., 1887
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Contrivance for Coupling the Shafts or Poles to
Vehicles.
I GEORGE BROWNLEES the younger of Penola in the Province of South Australia
Blacksmith do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "AN IMPROVED
CONTRIVANCE FOR COUPLING THE SHAFTS OR POLES TO VEHICLES" 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 provide an improved method of attaching the
shafts or poles to all kinds of vehicles whereby the bolts nuts and other joints at
present in use may be dispensed with and the operation of coupling or uncoupling
performed with greater facility and speed. I accomplish this by providing a contri-
vancé consisting of a locking joint for attachment to the frame of the vehicle and a
solid cylindrical T head piece provided with a flange of special form for attachment
to the shafts or pole. In order that my invention may be the better understood I will
proceed to describe the same by reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a plan of the coupling complete.
Fig. II a side elevation joint with the locking side open.
Fig. III an end view of the head piece.
Fig. IV a side view of the same. Like letters refer to similar parts. A₁, (Figs. I
and II) is a joint with projecting piece whereby it is secured to the vehicle.
a, one
half of the joint at A₁. a, flap forming a segment of a, and jointed to it at a². a³ bed of
the flap a cut back into A₁ so as to have a side bearing inwards. B₁ (Figs. III
and V) solid head piece constructed with cylindrical tee-piece b₁ of a diameter corres-
ponding with the joint A₁, 6 circular flange of 6, of slightly larger diameter than the
joint A,, curved piece projecting inwards from 6', and of such sufficient length as
to cover the half joint a₁.
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The action of my improved coupling is exceedingly simple. The flap a', being
opened and the shafts or pole raised to an upright position the teepiece b₁ is slid
laterally into position the head piece B, passing through the opening afforded. The

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flap a', is allowed to fall on its bed a³, and the shafts lowered for use. The projection 6²₁
will then cover the flap a', and effectually lock it in position. In uncoupling it is only
necessary to reverse the foregoing operation.
1
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 :-
First. The head piece B, constructed with a teepiece b₁ one end of which is
provided with a flange b₁₁ having an inward projecting piece 62, substantially as herein
described.
1
Second. The combination of the head piece B, as above with a joint A₁ having a
half joint a, provided with a flap a', substantially as herein described.
1
Dated this First day of October 1887.
GEORGE BROWNLEES, JUNIOR.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents.
Improvements in Fire Extinguishing and Fire Proof Compositions and the like.
Year: 1887

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fire Extinguishing and Fire Proof Compositions
and the like.
I, WILHELM BRANDT of Thalkirchner Strasse 131/0 Munich in the Kingdom of
Bavaria Empire of Germany Manufacturer of Fire proof compositions, do hereby.
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to bo
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to compositions for extinguishing fire or for rendered
articles or things fire proof, and it consists principally the combination with such
materials as are herefore used, of soluble glass and also of common salt.
The improved composition may be composed of the following ingredients in the
proportions nained or thereabouts.
Common Salt
Bicarbonate of Soda
Burned Alum
Borax
ر
Soluble glass
Tungstate of Soda
12 parts.
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2 do.
2 do.
1 do.
30 do.
1 do.
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The substances are successively dissolved or stirred in the order named in water
about 10 times the quantity of the soluble glass, whereby a milky precipitate or
pasty mass is produced. To this is added about an equal quantity of water and the
mass is complete.
In the mixture described, the soluble glass is a very essential constituont, the
common salt increases the durability of the mixture. The bicarbonate of soda
Burned Alum and Borax may he replaced by other substances having fire resisting
or extinguishing properties.
Articles treated with the solution or mixture are covered with a compact and
indestructible layer checking further burning or rendering the articles incombustible.
Thus object contiguous to a fire may be coated with the improved mixture and cannot
burn ever is covered with tar petroleum or other inflammable material. The human
body can also be coated with the improved mixture, for instance, a hand covered with
the mixture can reach into the fire without injury.

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 declaro that what I
claim is
In fire extinguishing and resisting compounds, the combination of soluble glass
and of common salt separately or together, with tungstate of soda, burned alum
borax and bicarbonate of soda or with other salts having fire extinguishing or
resisting properties.
Dated this 3rd day of November 1087.
WILHELM BRANDT.
By Herbert & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 27th May, 1887
Complete Left, 15th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted, 25th May, 1888

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JAMES WILLIAM DYER, Woolwich Road East Greenwich, Ammunition Maker. 1
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN BREECH LOADING
CARTRIDGES FOR SIGNALLING and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention consists of milling or roughing the brass bases of the Cartridges to
distinguish their colour by the touch in the dark-the Cartridges are of three colours,
red, green & white-the red cartridges I mill all round the base, the green are left
plain, while the white are milled half way round and I claim such roughing
or milling of the bases of the Cartridges as my invention. The Cartridges are for use
with Pistols and Guns.
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. Milling or roughing the brass bases of breech loading signalling Cartridges to
distinguish their colour.
2. I mill or rough the bases of red cartridges all round the white half way round
while the green are left plain.
An Improved Process for Manufacturing Composition from Cellulose Ground Wood which can be Given any desired Form by Employing Heat and Pressure.
Year: 1887

page_text: An Improved Process for Manufacturing Composition from Cellulose
Ground Wood which can be Given any desired Form by
Employing Heat and Pressure.
or
I, RUDOLF EISENTRAUT, Bank Director, of the town of Pyritz in the Kingdom of
Prussia and German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved process for manufacturing composition from
cellulose or wood which has been finely ground in like manner as is customary for
producing wood pulp which said composition becomes plastic and can be given any
desired form by employing heat and pressure.
The cellulose or fine ground wood is saturated with a solution of shellac or other
appropriate gum in water and ammonia, then dried and subjected for a time to the
influence of steam under pressure to which ammonia in gas form has been added.
The hot steam mixed with gasiform ammonia will dissolve the gum contained in the
cellulose, will loosen the same and cause an intimate admixture of the gum with the
cellulose.
The product so obtained is reduced and pressed into any desired form between hot
plates or any appropriate form or dies.
By employing an addition of powdered colors or by coloring the fibrous matter with
organic colors before or during the manufacture any desired tone of color can be
obtained.
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 process for manufacturing a composition which can be given any desired form
by saturating cellolose or ground wood with a solution of gum in hot water and
ammonia, drying the same more or less and subjecting the said composition to the
influence of a mixture of ammonia in gas form and steam under pressure, substantially
as described in the foregoing specification.
ACTA
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.
IMPROVED METHOD OF PREVENTING BOILER EXPLOSIONS
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1887
Complete Left, 17th Feb., 1888
Complete Accepted. 15th June, 1888
JOHN HEWITSON Coal Agent 26, Dock Street East Monkwearmouth Sunderland
County of Durham do hereby declare the nature of the above invention for IMPROVED
METHOD OF PREVENTING BOILER EXPLOSIONS to be as follows:-
Electricity is generated in Steam Boilers I have proved its presence by Electrical
Shocks in Steam Boilers fittings The Engineer has been held responsible and has had
no control over that destructive Element. By having a Conductor it will conduct
the opposite Electricity from the Boiler to the Earth thereby neutralising or
diminishing the Electricity of the Boiler to a considerable extent.
The form of such conductor to be according to the construction of the Boiler.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of Preventing Boiler Explosions.
•
JOHN HEWITSON Coal Agent 26 Dock Street East Monkwearmouth Sunderland
Durham 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 :-
I am of opinion that boiler explosions are caused by the boiler being highly 5
charged with electricity and I desire to prevent such explosions by the means here
after described.
1. By haveing an electrical conductor fixed to each boiler perfectly insulated in all
its arrangements to be constructed so as to suit boilers of diffrent construction either
for land or marine boilers.
The conductor to be fixed on the top of the Boiler as described in drawing. A. is
an insulator of either Glass or earthenware. B. a metallic ring to fit over the
flange X. C. is a conductor with a wire from F. to the earth D is tap or studd
bolts tapped into the boiler to hold the ring B. E is a wood plug to draw up into
the hole in the boiler Should the insulator get broken E is to stop the hole until
another one is replaced.
This insulator is A. is round the part, V. goes into the hole in the boiler C. is the
conductor made of brass rod with points at S gives off the opposite fluid from the
boiler.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim is
A conductor for the prevention of boiler explosion the particular arrangements
and construction of parts as a whole set forth with reference to the drawings.
1000
1
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar.. 1887
Complete Left, 10th Dec., 1887
Complete Accepted, 12th Mar., 1888
WILLIAM SPINKS RILEY Musical Instrument Dealer Corporation Street Birmingham
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvements have reference to those desks usually affixed io Pianofories or
used on the table.
1 propose to make a desk after the fashion of those at present in use with an
additional part, which I purpose to fit with a ratchet such rachet being used for the
purpose of raising or lowering the desk which can be done either by the aid of a
ratcheted wheel with corresponding ratchet, or by the aid of a lever, the same wheel or
ever can either be acted upon by the aid of a spring, or not, by a slight alteration
this improvement can be applied to a stool, er chair for the purpose of raising, or
lowering the seat.

page_text: WILLIAM SPINKS RILEY Musical Instrument Dealer Corporation Street Birmingham
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 improvements have reference to those desks usually affixed to Pianofortes or
used on the table.
I propose to make a desk after the fashion of those ai present in use with an
additional part, which I purpose to fit with a ratchet such ratchet being used for the
purpose of raising or lowering the desk which can be done either by the aid of a
wheel with corresponding ratchet or by the aid of a lever, the same wheel or lever
can either be acted upon by the aid of a spring or not, by a slight alteration this
improvement can be applied to a stool or chair for the purpose of raising or lowering
the seat.
I will now proceed to describe with reference to the accompanying Drawings the
manner in which my invention is to be performed.
SHEET L.
Fig. is a sketch of my Improvements in Pianoforic desks, A A is the desk
which carries the book, B B is the hinge which allows the desk A A to be turned up.
CC is a pivet which attaches the desk A A to guide plate D D which clips the
uprighis EE and keeps the desk in its position, and allows it to be raised or lowered
up or down the uprights E E, when the frame is required to be closed the desk A A
working on the pivet CC allows the desk to be closed in the ordinary way.
Fig. I is a sile view of ABC showing the clip D with hole E which carries the
catch A A in Fig. IV which is united by a pivet going through the hole E in Fig. 11
and C in Fig. IV.
The catch A A in Fig. IV is acted upon by a spring which I call B, this spring B
is made to play against the catch A A and keeps the point D of A A pressing hard
against the uprights E E so holds the desk A A at any given place required.
Figure 1 is a back view of the upright E in Fig. I showing the A catch in
Fig. IV working on the pivet B, when the desk is required to be raised, or lowered,
the finger is placed against the lever A in Fig. III and compressing the spring B in
Fig. I releases the point D from its hold.
SHEET H

page_text: WILLIAM SPINKS RILEY.