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AN APPLIANCE FOR MITREING PICTURE FRAMES AND OTHER MOULDING
Year: 1884

page_text: I THOMAS LONGMAN SWITZER of Holyrood Street Newport in the Isle of Wight
in the County of Hants Carver Gilder Picture Frame maker and Dealer of Old
Prints and Works of Art do hereby declare the nature of my invention of "AN
APPLIANCE FOR MITREING PICTURE FRAMES AND OTHER MOULDING" to be as
follows:-
The invention consists of a Sliding Plane working in a Groove by the means of
a Crank and Flywheel which may be worked either by the foot or by steam power
the object of the Plane being that several Mitres for picture frame making and
other moulding may be planed at one time thus dispensing with
(1st) a large amount of labour
(2nd) the ordinary mode of measuring and
(3rd) procuring more accuracy in the measurement of Mitres.
A mitre of almost any Angle may be cut by means of a shifting Bed upon which
the moulding rests and which Bed works on a hinge and is regulated by a Thumb-
screw.

page_text: I THOMAS LONGMAN SWITZER of Holyrood Street Newport in the Isle of Wight
in the County of Hants Carver Gilder Picture frame maker and Dealer in Old
Prints and Works of Art do hereby declare the nature of my Invention of "AN
APPLIANCE FOR MITREING PICTURE FRAMES AND OTHER MOULDINGS" and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
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The invention consists of a sliding plane F as shewn on the plan which Plane is
worked in a Groove marked "M" by the means of a Crank "H" and Fly-
wheel "G" and which can be worked by steam power or by the foot by the means
of the Treadle marked K" At the back of the plane is a shifting Bed, "E" for
resting mouldings while being worked-this shifting Bed is worked on a hinge and
can be regulated by the thumbscrew marked "C" the thumbscrew so elevating
the shifting Bed that any Angle may be got-"B" is the connecting rod leading
from the Crank to the Plane-"D" is a table top for resting mouldings to be used
"I" is a Bracket bearing the Crank-J is the frame which carries the table
and "L" is a Rod connecting the treadle and Crank.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
(1) The combination of a plane "F.' sliding in the grooves marked M with the
Bed or support "E" adjustable by means of the screw C so as to present the
mouldings at any required angle to the plane substantially as set forth and
illustrated.
(2) The Apparatus for mitreing picture frames and other mouldings substantially
as set forth
AN IMPROVEMENT IN TEA POTS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, DAVID LINDO, of 17, South Street, Finsbury, in the County of Middlesex,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of said Invention for AN IMPROVEMENT
IN TEA POTS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement thereof, reference
being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures marked
thereon, that is to say :-
My Invention relates to an improvement in tea pots, and it has for its object to
prevent the tea leaves clogging the spout of the pot, or entering the cup, by passing
through the spout.
I proceed with reference to the accompanying drawing to fully describe my
Invention.
The figure shews, in perspective view, a tea pot constructed according to my
Invention, a portion of the side of the pot being broken away in order to shew the
invention clearly.
For the purposes of my Invention I construct or provide the pot interiorly with
a perforated chamber a, of any appropriate form, and I provide this chamber with
a removeable cap or cover b, also perforated. This chamber is soldered or brazed
to the bottom of the pot, and extends upwards to any suitable height.
This chamber, and its cap or cover may be of fine wire gauze, or of sheet metal,
perforated.
The tea is placed in this chamber, whose perforations are of such a size as to
prevent the escape of the leaves through the same, thereby obviating the clogging
of the spout, or the entry of the leaves into the cup.
I have ascertained that, by means of my Invention, I am enabled to produce an
equally good infusion of tea with only half the quantity of tea as would heretofore
be required, and this by reason of the construction of the pot, owing to the tea
being concentrated in the chamber.

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,
A tea pot provided interiorly with a perforated chamber, furnished with a
removeable perforated cap or cover, substantially as described and shewn, and for
the purposes set forth.
ERNEST DE PASS,
Fel. Inst. P.A.,
Agent for the Petitioner.
TOASTING OF BREAD WITHOUT DAMAGE BY FORK OR HANDLING BY DIRTY HANDS
Year: 1884

page_text: WILLIAM KERNICK Trevalga in the county of Cornwall Blacksmith WILLIAM
CHARLES WARREN PANTER Boscastle in the county of Cornwall Mariner do hereby
declare the nature of this our invention for THE TOASTING OF BREAD WITHOUT
DAMAGE BY FORK OR HANDLING BY DIRTY HANDS to be as follows:-
The Bread Toaster is made from Steel and Iron and has for its object the
Toasting of Bread without pierceing of it in any way by any kind of a fork and we
know of nothing that it better resembles than a Stirrup Iron only there are two
half circles in the Bread Toaster made from Steel Wire wherein is placed the
Bread and the handle such as any other toaster for lengh is fixed to the main
plate by a Swivel Pin so that when the Bread is Toasted which is between the two
Steel half circles it is turned round and Toasted the other side without touching or
displacing the Bread.

page_text: WILLIAM KERNICK Trevalga near Boscastle, Blacksmith and WILLIAM CHARLES
WARREN PANTER Mariner Boscastle Cornwall do hereby declare the nature of
this invention for THE TOASTING OF BREAD WITHOUT DAMAGE BY FORK OR
HANDLING BY DIRTY HANDS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The Bread Toaster is made from Steel & Iron and has for its object the better
method of the Toasting of Bread without pièrceing of it in any way by any kind of
fork and we know of nothing that it better resembles than a Stirup Iron only
there are two half circles in the Bread Toaster made from Steel Wire wherein is
placed the Bread, and the handle such as any other Toaster for lengh which is
fixed to the main plate by a Swivel pin so that when the Bread is Toasted which
is between the two stecl circles it is turned round and toasted the other side
without touching or displacing the Bread. The novelty we claim for the Bread
Toaster is its main plate working on the Swivel pin or more proper its Central Pin
which is shown by its large black head in the drawing which is in centre of main
platė likewise the Steel Wires, wherein the Bread is placed for toasting requiring
no other support than placing it between the Wires.
STRAW
Year: 1884

page_text: CHARLES FREEMAN BARRETT of Parson Drove, Wisbech in the County of
Cambridge, Mechanical Engineer and Machinist do hereby declare the nature of my
Invention for THE PARTING OF STRAW to be as follows:-
On a shaft (driven by the same power as threshing machine) to arrange
(adjustable to any necessary angle of inclination) a series of forks or vibrators, for
the purpose of opening the straw of corn, seeds, or other farm or garden produce
during its progress over the sieves or shakers of the threshing machine so that the
corn that is held in the straw may be liberated therefrom and falling upon the
aforenamed sieves or shakers pass with the general bulk through the machine
instead of being carried away with the straw.
Dath: Osh
ST1004

page_text: I CHARLES FREEMAN BARRETT of Parson Drove Wisbech in the County of
Cambridge Mechanical Engineer and Machinist do hereby declare the nature of
my Invention for THE SEPARATION OF STRAW DURING ITS PASSAGE OVER
SHAKERS OF THRESHING MACHINES and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
On a horizontal shaft placed over the shakers of threshing machines, to fit a
series of forks or blades, adjustable to any angle of inclination, so as to admit straw
or haulm of greater or lesser bulk to be operated on by such forks or blades, for
the purpose of dividing such straw or haulm of any description of corn, seeds, or
other farm or garden produce, so that any corn or seeds that may be held by such
straw or haulm, may be liberated, and fall with the general bulk, instead of passing
away with the straw or haulm, the forks or blades to have lateral motion, or
vibration communicated by gear, cam, or eccentric plate, propelled by the same
power as the other parts of the machinery, or seperate and independent power.
A loose hinge or joint to be made in each fork or vibrator so that in variable
quantities of straw or haulm passing over the shakers, they will automatically
adjust themselves to the different bulks.
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,
Fixing or attaching to threshing machines apparatus for the purpose of separating
the straw or haulm in its passage over the shakers, consisting of a series of
adjustable vibrating forks or blades substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 3rd day of June 1881
A SPIRAL THATCHING SPAR
Year: 1884

page_text: I JAMES WALDER of Blacklands Farm in the parish of Crowhurst near Battle in
the County of Sussex Farmer and Timber Merchant do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for A SPIRAL THATCHING SPAR to be as follows:-
A Spiral Spar or holdfast of iron or steel wire of N° 4 gauge twisted to about
one and one quarter inch diameter-13. 18. 23 and 28 inches in length longer or
shorter as required with hook or eye at end to receive horizontal stretcher or
binder. The pitch of the Spiral Spar gives a descent through the Thatch of about
five inches at each revolution, wood iron or steel stretchers or binders may be used
with the Spiral Spar. The invention is intended to supersede the present wood
spar or holder which is perishable and cannot be used a second time.

page_text: I JAMES WALDER of Blacklands Farm in the Parish of Crowhurst near Battle
in the County of Sussex Farmer and Timber Merchant do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for SPIRAL THATCHING SPAR and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
The Spiral Thatching Spar is a piece of iron or steel wire of number four guage
bent round three quarter inch cylinder at a pitch of five inches to each revolution
and made to lengths of thirteen, eighteen, twenty-three, and twenty-eight inches as
required with hook or eye at end to receive horizontal stretcher or binder which
may be of wood cleft or sawn, iron wire or string. The Spar is sharpened at end
and either varnished or galvanized. This Spiral Spar beyond the ordinary
thatching can be used to attach iron or zinc plates or other material to hay corn,
straw or other stacks to protect the same from the weather or used to fasten bushes
to the sides of stacks for protection from cattle, or can be used to affix to trusses of
hay or straw so that the same can be hoisted from waggon to warehouse. Where
wire or yarn is used the Spar with eye is the best The yarn is placed through the
eye double and then turned back over the outside the eye being tapered it cannot
slip, where wood binders are used the Spar with hook is most convenient. The
Spar is first inserted through the Thatch the binder is then easily pressed down
under the hook, this forms a lock and the Spar cannot then be removed without
first taking away the binder. Sheet iron or zinc may be used and in that case the
Spar is entered through a small hole previously made in such covering and no
binder need be used. The Spar can be used to affix other covering such as canvas
felt paper, and such like 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
That it is to a great extent imperishable. That it is easily and simply
constructed. That it is easily and quickly placed and as easily removed. And for
its being an improved Thatching Spar.
IMPROVED UNPICKABLE LOCK
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN EDWARDS of 57 Walton Terrace Black Bull Road Folkestone in the
county of Kent, Carpenter & Joiner do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for IMPROVED UNPICKABLE LOCK to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide an unpickable lock of simple and
effective construction without greatly increasing the cost of ordinary locks and
adaptable to the same I make one or two levers of the lock of an extended
pattern by which when the key is turned, the keyhole is at once closed, any
attempt to pick the lock only results in the plate of the extended lever or levers
closing the keyhole without allowing the lock to be opened I also apply my
invention to tumbler locks by the use of an extended tumbler.
LULMAN & Co.,
8, Essex Street, Strand, W.C
Applicant's Agents.

page_text: I, JOHN EDWARDS late of 57 Walton Terrace Black bull Road Folkestone now
of 22 Dover Street Folkestone in the county of Kent Carpenter do hereby declare
the nature of my invention for IMPROVED UNPICKABLE LOCK 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 unpickable lock. I make one or
more levers of the lock of an extended pattern, as shewn in the drawings annexed.
The levers may be perforated for the keyhole, or may be made with the extended
lug placed at either side of the keyhole passage. When in the act of locking or
unlocking the levers are raised, the plate of the first lever passes across the
keyhole and prevents the insertion of any sharp instrument therein for the purpose
- of picking the lock. The second levers are hung upon the pin by a longitudinal
slotted hole in place of the round bole employed for the first lever. The object of
this is, that when any attempt is made to force back the bolt or catch of the lock,
the levers slip back upon the pin and prevent the lock from being opened in this
manner.
In order that my invention may be better understood I append drawings upon
which :-
A. fig. 1 represents a plan of the first extended lever, the dotted line a shewing
the usual form of lever used.
"
fig. 2 shews plan of the second or other levers shewing the longitudinal slotted
hole b. on which it is hung.
B. fig. 3 shews another shape of the extension, for use when there is less room
in the lock than will admit of an extended lover of the shape fig. 1. A.
,, fig. 4 alternative shape of second (or other) levers.
C.
"
fig. 5. shews plan of another shape for use when the lever is to be thrown
forward by the key carrying the bolt with it.
fig. 6 shews second (or other) lever.
Similar letters refer to similar parts in each figure.
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 use in lever locks of an extended lever of the shape or shapes illustrated
and described substantially and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 5th day of September 1885.
IMPROVEMENTS IN HOLDERS FOR USE IN CARVING MEAT AND FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES to be as follows:-
Year: 1884

page_text: I WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE of the firm of Haseltine Lake & Co Patent Agents
Southampton Buildings London in the County of Middlesex do hereby declare
the nature of said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN HOLDERS FOR USE IN
CARVING MEAT AND FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES to be as follows:-
"
This Invention relates to a device designed to grasp the bone of a cutlet to
avoid holding the same in the hand when removing the meat therefrom. The
said device also serves as a holder for a leg of mutton, the leg of a chicken, or
the like.
I shall now proceed to describe the Invention having reference to the
accompanying Drawing in which
Figure 1 is a front elevation of the said cutlet holder.
Figure 2 is a longitudinal section of the same perpendicular to the jaws of the
holder.
Figure 3 is a similar view showing the holder closed.
Figure 4 is a longitudinal section between the jaws of the holder, the latter
being open.
Figure 5 is a front elevation of the holder open, the same being mounted in a
handle.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the Figures.
The holder is composed of two jaws a terminated by two blades b, rivetted at
their extremities c and acting as springs to keep the jaws a apart. Between these
two blades bis rivetted a rack d, the latter having a tendency to spring laterally
from the direction of the said blades b. This rack, which is preferably punched
out of a steel blade, is bent at its upper part and terminates in a knob f. The
above mentioned pieces can be introduced as far as the projections g formed at the
bottoms of the jaws a into a sheath fixed in a handle i which may be of any
suitable shape. This sheath h is provided with a pawl j, the edge of which forms
an internal projection or tooth K which engages with the rack d. When the said
Dis 21

page_text: holder is used, after the cutlet, bone, or the like has been placed between the two
jaws a which are grooved on their inner faces in order to enable them to firmly
grasp the said bone and prevent it from slipping, the blades are pushed into the
said sheath thereby pressing the jaws upon the bone until the latter is firmly
grasped, the said rack which engages with the tooth k holding the jaws in the
desired position.
In order to open the jaws it is sufficient to press the knob f which releases the
rack from the tooth K, thereby enabling the blades to be readily withdrawn.
Dated this 21st day of February 1884.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.

page_text: the rack d having the knob f, and the sheath or socket h having the flange j
provided with the internally projecting tooth k, substantially as described with
reference to Figures 1 to 5 of the Drawing.
Second. The modification substantially as described with reference to Figures 6
and 7 of the Drawing, wherein the rack is dispensed with, the blades b being
provided with notches c on their outer surfaces for the purpose of holding the jaws
in any desired position.
IMPROVEMENT IN VIOLIN CASES
Year: 1884

page_text: VICTOR ALFRED LORNE 15 Winstanley Road Clapham Junction S.W. Mechanical
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENT IN
VIOLIN CASES to be as follows viz:-
To open on the top similar to a travelling bag fitted with locks and drop-handles
with a slide at each end will be made in wood, tin, cardboard, or papier maché the
maximum weight will not exceed 4 lbs.
This case will be the shape of a Violin resting on its side and will open on the
top with a folding lid, fitted to hold one bow on each half of lid, the length of
same will be 29'/, inches, the height, one end 8, the other 5 inches, width, one
end 5, the other 31/2 inches, the manner of carring, like a travelling bag.

page_text: VICTORE ALFRED LORNE 35, Richard Street Liverpool Road Islington London, N.
Mechanical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of the invention for AN IMPROVE-
MENT IN VIOLIN CASES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-.
CLAIMS:-
This Case can be made out of any kind of wood, veneer or otherwise. Will be
about the same length as an ordinary Violin Case (29 inches to 30 inches); height,
one end 8 inches, the other end 5 inches; width, one end 5 inches, the other
3 inches; weight not exceeding 4 pounds, excepting hard wood be used.
The peculiarity of this Case will be the shape of a violin resting on its side, and 1
will open on the top with_a_Round Folding Lid, fitted to hold one bow on each
side, mounted with lock, drop handle, clasps; the manner of carrying like an
ordinary travelling bag.
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
Constructing Violin Cases so that the Violin stands on its side in it, with folding
tops to hold the bows, in the manner above described and illustrated.
Tam10OK
GULLEY TRAP
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM HAGEN of 16 Parliament Street Kingston upon Hull in
the County of the same Town, Architect & Surveyor do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for AN IMPROVED GULLEY TRAP to be as follows:-
To a Gully of a cylindrical or other form with an 8 bend or outlet an auxiliary
sealed outlets with piercings of any suitable size & form, is arranged which will
admit only liquid to escape there through & which by releiving the lower or usual
orifice of the major portion of the escaping liquid will prevent the scouring rush
(at.A) which drives the sediment & solid matter up through the outlet into the
drains while the auxiliary outlets allows the liquid to flow off by gravitation
without disturbing the sediment & slush at the bottom-A slush Box at the
bottom may be used or not.
I

page_text: CONTELE
I FREDERICK WILLIAM HAGEN of 16 Parliament St of the Town & Borough of
Kingston upon Hull Architect do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
AN IMPROVED GULLEY TRAP and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The Gulley is made with an additional outlet above the ordinary outlet both
being connected by a chamber which connects them with the Drain-The Top or
Auxillary Outlet is in the form of perforations suitable for allowing sewage to pass
whilst substances or solids likely to cause stoppage in the drains are intercepted-.
The lower outlet is open but being releived by the escapement through the
perforations the action of syphonage will not draw down floating solids into the
drain. A Stench Bucket is also used for cleansing purposes & by its position
partially closes the lower outlet.
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
is
I claim is
1 The Auxillary or upper outlet in the form of perforations of any suitable
form in Round Square or any form of Gulley.
Diated this 22nd day of January 1885.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BREAD
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I MARY CROYDON of The Square Walsall in the County of Stafford, Bookseller
and Newsagent, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BREAD "to be as follows-that is to say―
My Invention has for its object improvements in the manufacture of bread by
which I obtain a light and nutritious and most wholesome bread without extra
expense in the manufacture thereof.
In manufacturing my new bread I take the following ingredients-
One peck of flour
One pound of groats
Water sufficient to steep the groats and allow them to be worked up lightly.
Then salt according to taste.
The whole being worked together with barm, German yeast or other suitable
matter for making the bread light. The dough so made is worked into loaves in
the usual way of any desired shape and afterwards baked.
Bread thus made is most digestable and will agree with almost any person,

page_text: I MARY CROYDON of The Square Walsall in the County of Stafford, Widow,
Bookseller and Newsagent, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BREAD" 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 the mode of manufacturing bread, by which
I obtain a light and nutritious and most wholesome bread without extra expense
in the manufacture thereof.
In manufacturing my new bread I take of the following ingredients, say,
One peck of flour, with about
One pound of groats
Water sufficient to steep or soak the said groats and to allow them to be
worked up lightly.
Salt according to taste.
The whole to be well worked together with barm, Gerinan yeast, or other suitable
matter for making bread light.
The dough so made is worked in the usual manner into loaves of any desired
shape and size and afterwards baked.
Bread so made is most digestable and nutritious and will agree with almost any
person.
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my Invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
The improvements in the manufacture of bread consisting in the combination of
a proportion of groats with flour substantially rs herein set forth.
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS AND SHOES to be as follows:
Year: 1884

page_text: I, JOHN TURNER HOTBLACK of Mountergate Street in the City of Norwich in
the County of the same City Wholesale boot and shoe manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN BOOTS AND SHOES
to be as follows:-
"
My invention relates to boots and shoes and has for its object to manufacture
boots and shoes in such a manner that no damp can penetrate through the sole to
the foot of the wearer when the outer sole is wet or even when the said outer sole
is worn through.
My said invention consists essentially in introducing a piece of waxed canvas or
other suitable water proof or water resisting material such as india-rubber or cork
into the sole of a boot or shoe as hereinafter described.
In carrying the said invention into practice I first last the upper over the inner
sole, which may be of leather or other suitable material, in the usual manner.
I now apply, instead of the ordinary welt a piece of leather, hereinafter termed the
welt sole, which covers the bottom of the boot. Upon the under side of this welt
sole I attach, by any suitable means, a piece of waterproof or water resisting
material. I next appply the middle sole which may extend for the whole length of
the boot or only to the waist thereof. I then apply the outer sole in the usual
manner.
By means of this construction ventilation of the boot is not prevented as would
to some extent be the case if the waterproof material were applied next the inner
sole. Also, by placing the waterproof material above the middle sole, the inner sole
is kept dry even when the outer sole is worn through.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.

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 above described improvements in boots or shoes, consisting in the introduction
of a piece of waxed canvas or other water-resisting or waterproof material between
a middle sole and a welt-sole (or another middle sole), substantially as, and for the
purpose, set forth.
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HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.
SECURING FRENCH CASEMENTS & OTHER HINGED SASHES
Year: 1884

page_text: I ANDREW BARTON MILNE 26 Cumberland St. Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for SECURING
FRENCH CASEMENTS & OTHER HINGED SASHES to be as follows:—
I take a plain rod of iron or brass of suitable strength which I attach by an
ordinary joint to the casement this rod I call the stay On the sill or frame of the
window I fix a plate having an upright thumbscrew tapped into it the upper part
of this screw passes through a movable clip of such size that it can embrace the
stay The stay lies on the plate under the clip and at one side of the thumbscrew
On opening the window the moveable clip turns on the thumbscrew and allows
the stay to follow the angular motion of the casement But by turning the thumb-
screw the moveable clip is pressed on the top of the stay and clamps it on to the
plate in any required position.

page_text: I, ANDREW BARTON MILNE of 26 Cumberland Street Birmingham in the County
of Warwick Brassfounders clerk do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
SECURING FRENCH CASEMENTS & OTHER HINGED SASHES and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
For ordinary casements opening outwards I take a rod of any suitable material
of the requisite strength which I attach by an ordinary joint to the casement this
rod I call the stay.
On the frame of the casement I fix a plate having a thumbscrew tapped into it
the upper part of this thumbscrew passes through a movable clip of such size that
it can embrace the stay the stay lies at one side of the thumbscrew.
On opening the casement the movable clip turns on the thumbscrew & allows
the stay to follow the angular motion of the sash but by turning the thumbscrew
the movable clip is pressed on to the stay & clamps it firmly on to the plate in
any required position thereby obviating all the shake or looseness found in
ordinary stays which have swivels or pegs to secure them and as the clamping
screw is on the outer side of the stay there is ample room for the fingers when
turning it,
In the case of casements opening inwards the relative positions of several parts
have to be altered as on Drawing No 2 but the action remains the same & similar
modifications can be made to suit other circumstances,
Drawing No 1 shows an arrangement for casements opening outwards with
rectangular stay in which "A" is the stay "B" the thumbscrew "C" the plate
& "D" the clip.
Drawing No 2 shows an arrangement for casements opening inwards in which
the same letters indicate the same parts.
Drawing No 3 shows an arrangement for stays having a circular, diamond or
similar section in which the same letters indicate the same parts.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st A thumbscrew placed on one side of the stay.
2nd A clip embracing the stay & secured by the thumbscrew placed on one side
of the stay combined as set forth above.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SYRINGES
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I JOSIAH PUMPHREY of 160 Angelina St Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Domestic Machine Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SYRINGES to be as follows:-
I construct a syringe with cylinder, piston, rose & jet as usual, but I make
apertures of any convenient form as near the discharge end of the Cylinder as
practicable. I place within the cylinder a ferrule or cylinder of a yielding nature,
and secure it by any convenient arrangement so that it covers the holes made in
the outer cylinder, the upward motion of the piston draws the fluid through
the apertures the downward closes them, the labour and time of the user is.
economised.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOSIAH PUMPHREY of N° 160 Angelina St Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SYRINGES and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
-
I prepare a cylindrical chamber and attach to one-end-a-rose or jet in the usual-
manner of syringes, at a suitable distance from the collar that carries the rose and
jet I perforate holes of any suitable size or shape, and place within the cylinder
another cylinder of india-rubber or other suitable substance covering the holes
made in the outer-rigid-cylinder, I prefer to attach these flexible cylinders to metal
or other collars, so that they may be removed at will for the purpose of withdrawing
any dirt, and be readily replaced the motion of a plunger packed in the usual way
-and-actuated inwards, will cause fluids to enter the large holes and to displace-the
flexible substance within and by its-return-action will immediately close them
thereby relieving the operator of the labour of drawing the fluid through-small-
holes as usual, and reserving the strength for the forcible ejection of the fluid by
the apertures made for the purpose of spreading.
I apply the same arrangement of a flexible cylinder within a rigid one as a foot
valve for syringes and similar instruments and at the lower ends of flexible or
fixed tubes to raise the fluids upwards, in such case the perforations for ejectment
are omitted,
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 formation of a cylindrical valve of flexible material within a rigid perforated
cylinder.
A NEW « OR IMPROVED SELF ADJUSTING INSTRUMENT FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE FOR SURGICAL PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN WARD COUSINS M.D. of Riversdale Kent Road Southsea in the
County of Hants do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for A NEW
«
OR IMPROVED SELF ADJUSTING INSTRUMENT FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE FOR
SURGICAL PURPOSES to be as follows :-
"
This Invention has for its object the arrangement and construction of a self
adjusting tongue depressor to be used for surgical purposes when operating upon
the mouth or throat of a patient.
The instrument consists of a curved plate of suitable form which is used to press
down the tongue in the lower jaw. The front end of this plate is formed with
arms or wires which are coiled to form a spring the other ends of such arms or
wires being curved upwards and downwards and are connected to a plate or loop
(or are formed into a bow) to press against the outer underside of the lower jaw or
chin thereby depressing and holding the tongue within the lower jaw thus leaving
the bands of the operator free to operate upon the mouth or throat of the patient.
The spring action may be obtained by one or more coils of the connecting arms or
wires.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I JOHN WARD COUSINS M.D. of Riversdale Kent Road Southsea in the
County of Hanté do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "A NEW
OR IMPROVED SELF ADJUSTING INSTRUMENT FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE FOR
SURGICAL PURPOSES "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 arrangement and construction of a self
adjusting tongue depressor to be used for surgical purposes when operating upon
the mouth or throat of a patient.
The instrument consists of a curved plate a of suitable form as represented in
Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings hereunto annexed which is used to press down the
tongue in the lower jaw. The front end of this plate a is formed with arms or
wires a¹ a¹ which are united and coiled at a³ to form a spring the other ends of
such arms or wires being curved upwards and downwards and are connected to a
plate or loop 6 (or are formed into a bow) to press against the outer underside of
the lower jaw or chin thereby depressing and holding the tongue within the lower
jaw thus leaving the hands of the operator free to operate upon the mouth or throat
of the patient. The spring action may be obtained by one or more cojls of the
connecting arms or wires as at a Figure 2 the wires being connected by loops a* at
as shown.
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 novel arrangement application and construction of a self adjusting instru-
ment for depressing the tongue of a patient to facilitate surgical operations
substantially as herein before described and represented in the drawings annexed.
IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC BEDSTEADS & BEDDING
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, SAMUEL ILSLEY WHITFIELD of Hollywood, Cotton Lane Moseley in the County
of Worcester, Manager of Works do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC BEDSTEADS & BEDDING to be as follows:-
I dispense with the usual studs, laths and stretcher bar in the Bedstead and in
the underside of the palliasse I fix pieces of wood or other suitable material, either
from side to side or from end to end, so that their ends may rest upon either the
side or end angleirons of the bedstead; these angloirous beiug inverted or
otherwise properly prepared for their reception.
The palliasse may be in one or more parts.

page_text: I, SAMUEL ILSLEY WHITFIELD of The Chestnuts, Stratford Place Birmingham in
the county of Warwick, Manager of Works, formerly of Hollywood, Cotton Lane
Moseley in the county of Worcester, do hereby declare the nature of any invention
for IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
I manufacture the Palliasse of straw or other usual material, and in the usual
manner except that I attach or insert on the under side a framework or strips of
wood or other suitable material and of sufficient strength to render the Palliasse
self-supporting, that is to say, of suflicient rigidity that it may be used on an
ordinary Bedstead without the usual laths and bar, or with less than the usual
number, the edges of the framework or strips resting upon the side or end bars of
the Bedstead.
In some instances I invert the angleiron side bars of the Bedstead In some
cases I dispense with the end angleiron bars of the Bedstead.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be perforined, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The manufacture of a Palliasse in the manner above described so as to enable
it to be used with an ordinary Bedstead without the usual laths and bar, or with
less than the usual number.
2. The combination with my improved palliasse of a Bedstead in which the end
angleirons and all or most of the laths are dispensed with.
Dated this fourth day of October Eighteen hundred and eighty four.
IMPROVEMENTS IN MANURE DISTRIBUTING MACHINES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EMIL CAPITAINE of 89 Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN MANURE
DISTRIBUTING MACHINES" to be as follows:-
Upon a frame mounted on travelling wheels is mounted a hopper or casing and
immediately beneath the same are two rollers which are driven from the axles of
the travelling wheels so as to revolve in opposite directions. The rollers may be
adjusted with regard to each other by means of set screws.
When the hopper or casing has been charged with manure and the apparatus
drawn over the ground, the manure passes through an opening in the lower part of
the hopper or casing, between the revolving rollers, is crushed where necessary in
its passage through the same and then falls on to the ground to be manured.
Scraper plates are fitted so as to keep the rollers free from adhering manure.
This form of machine is more particularly adapted for the distribution of guano,
superphosphates and artificial-manures generally.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1884.
EMIL CAPITAINE,
Agent.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, EMIL CAPITAINE of the firm of. Capitaine & von Hertling, of 89 Chancery
Lane in the County of Middlesex, Patent Agents, do hereby declare the nature of
said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN MANURE DISTRIBUTING MACHINES" a com-
munication to me from abroad by A. Brocksch of Dramburg in the German Empire,
Engineer, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Upon a frame mounted on travelling wheels is mounted a hopper or casing, and
immediately beneath the same are two rollers which are driven from the axles of
the travelling wheels so as to revolve in opposite directions. The rollers may be
adjusted with regard to each other by means of set screws.
When the hopper or casing has been charged with manure and the apparatus
drawn over the ground, the manure passes through an opening in the lower part of
the hopper or casing, in between the revolving rollers, and is crushed where
necessary in its passage through the same, then falling on to the ground to be
manured. Scraper plates are fitted so as to keep the rollers free from adhering
manure.
This form of machine is more particularly adapted for the distribution of guano,
superphosphates, and artificial manures generally.
Referring to the accompanying drawing Figs. 1 and 2 are respectively a vertical
cross section and an elevation of so much of the machine as serves to illustrate
the invention. e is the hopper: f. f the two revolving rollers: g, g, the scraper
plates.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
In manure distributing machines the arrangement of the two rollers f, f, for
distributing and breaking up the manure which is fed from a hopper above them,
in combination with the scraper plates g, g, substantially as hereinabove described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 00-1 des fm 100K
IMPROVEMENTS IN STRETCHERS AND IN CARRIAGES FOR THE SAME
Year: 1884

page_text: CONTRELE DI ECIFICATION.
I, JOHN FURLEY, of Ashford in the County of Kent, Gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN STRETCHERS AND
IN CARRIAGES FOR THE SAME" and in what manner the same is to be perforined,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My Invention relates to improvements on the stretcher and carriage for which
Letters Patent were granted to me on the 19th of August 1881, Number 3609,
and consists of an improved form of the leg-joint which is used either as a pushing
handle or stay. My Invention further relates to a method of temporarily
connecting the stretcher to the under-carriage during transit.
In order that my improvements may be more clearly understood I will describe
them with reference to the accompanying Drawing, in which the same letters of
reference in the different views indicate the same parts. I do not confine myself
to the dimensions given in the Drawing.
Figure 1. is a side view of the frame of the under-carriage showing the litter
placed in position with the leg-joint of the carriage horizontal, ready to be used as
a pushing handle.
Figure 2 is a plan of part of the same.
Figure 3 is a side elevation showing the leg-joint in lower vertical position
ready to act as a stay.
A is the side-frame of the litter, B the leg-joint of the carriage frame, C, C, are
two plates fixed to the sides of the extremities of the side-frame.
The leg joint works between these plates about the joint pin D. By means
of the slots E and F and the cross bolt G the leg-joint may be secured in the
horizontal or vertical position as required either for use as a driving handle or
as a support to prevent undue rocking of the under-carriage about the axle.
In order that the litter may ride securely when placed upon the carriage, I
provide four brackets K, two on the under side of each side frame of stretcher.
These brackets carry small wooden rollers L.
The feet formed of these brackets and rollers are passed, when the stretcher is
being carried, into square openings between the side plates C, and thus stretcher
and under-carringe are firmly secured together.

page_text: 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 the leg joint B and its mode of connection to the side
frame of the carriage, also the slots E. F and the cross bolts G.
2. The employment of the feet, consisting of bracket and roller to temporarily
secure the litter to the under-carriage while travelling.
Doted this 17th day of June 1884
AN IMPROVED MACHINE FOR CUTTING THE LIFTS AND OTHER PARTS OF BOOTS AND SHOES
Year: 1884

page_text: I HENRY ALFRED OLDERSHAW of 38 High Cross Street Leicester in the County
of Leicestershire Machinist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
"AN IMPROVED MACHINE FOR CUTTING THE LIFTS AND OTHER PARTS OF BOOTS
AND SHOES" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This Invention consists of a machine to be actuated by the foot for cutting the
"lifts" and other parts of boots and shoes of simple construction and as efficient
as machines worked by steam power as at present.
The accompanying drawing represents a side elevation partly in section of a
machine constructed according to my said Invention for cutting the lifts of boots
and shoes for example one standard not being represented in order that the lever
arrangement may be clearly seen.
A Frame of the machine supported on bed B and standards C. D is a screw
which acts on the metal pad E a little larger than the size it is required to cut the
"lifts" G is the cutter which is of the ordinary kind this is suitably fitted into a
ram H this ram passing through the frame A and bed B so as to guide it. The
lower part of the frame A open in front as shewn so that when the lifts are cut
and fall on to the incline K they may pass out of the machine through the opening
thus formed. To the lower end of the ram H is connected a lever L having its
fulcrum at M and to the other end of this lever is attached a rod N which latter
is connected at its other end to the treadle lever O the fulcrum of which is at P.
To the lever O is connected a counter balance weight R the other end S being the
treadle. The action is as follows. The pad E being adjusted to the proper height
by means of screw D the leather to be cut is held against the same the treadle is'
then actuated which causes the cutter to be brought sharply up (with little
exertion) and the lift is thereby cut and passes into the cutter and ultimately falls
on to the incline K and passes out of the machine through the aforesaid opening.
Although I have described and shewn the cutter fixed on the ram H as being
preferable it is obvious that it might be fixed on the screw D edge downwards in
which case the metal pad would of necessity be on the ram H instead of on the
Screw D
When the machine is required for cutting larger pieces than "lifts" the
Price A1

page_text: principle of construction would be precisely the same only of course it would have
to be made stronger.
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 combination with the compound lever in connection with the treadle
the ram H and screw D all arranged substantially as and for the purpose
set forth.
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