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Year: 1888

page_text: 1, WILLIAM MITTENS, 34 Hoxton Square, Hoxton, London, Cabinet Maker, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-.
My invention has for its object to produce an appliance which, when closed,
serves as an ottoman-couch, and when opened out, becomes a full sized double
bed-stead.
In order that my invention may be the better understood I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which Figure 1 represents a front elevational
view of, my improved device arranged as an ottoman couch. Figure 2 shows an end
elevational view of the device extended to serve as a double bedstead. Figure 3 is a
similar view showing the mattrasses in the act of being extended, and Figure 4
is an end elevational view of the device folded to serve as an ottoman couch
Figure 1.
In carrying out my invention I prepare two frames A and B upon which are
secured spring mattrasses. Said two frames are hinged together longitudinally
at a so that when folded the two mattrasses will be disposed back to back
Figures 1 and 4.
The lower mattrass B is pivoted at 6, at the head and foot, to the frame of the
couch to allow of said lower mattrass B revolving half a turn when it is required to
extend the mattrasses to assume the form of a bedstead. Two small legs c adapted to
the frame of the upper mattrass A serve to support same when extended as shown in
Figure 2, suitable catches bolts or equivalents Figures 2, 3 and 4 being provided
to support the outer edge of the pivoted mattrass B.
The inclined head C of the ottoman couch is formed of two frames, suitably stuffed
and upholstered, and hinged together at their outer edges e to allow of the upper
frame being turned over, and thus serve as supports to the pillows, the lower frame
being secured to the frame of the couch in the ordinary manner.
When the device or appliance is required for use as a bed, the upper mattrass A
which is provided with suitable loops or handles f, is raised and pulled forwards, as
shown in Figure 3. In this action the lower half B is caused to revolve on its
pivots b, and when the two mattrasses have assumed a horizontal position the pivoted
mattrass B is secured by means of the catches, bolts or equivalent devices d above
mentioned. The hinged upper part of the inclined head is then turned over.
By the means above described the improved ottoman couch according to my
invention is readily converted into a full sized comfortable bed, and, inasmuch as the
mattrasses are suitably stuffed and upholstered, no overlay or bed is required.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The improved folding double couch bedstead with folding head whereby an.ottoman
couch may be readily converted into a full sized bedstead substantially as herein
described and shown.
00.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Making Piston Rings, Cylinders, and Cylinder- liners or Linings for Steam and other Engines or Pumps.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1888
Specification Accepted, 9th Mar., 1888
Improvements in Making Piston Rings, Cylinders, and Cylinder-
liners or Linings for Steam and other Engines or Pumps.
I WILLIAM BUCKLEY of Millsands Sheffield in the County of York Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement in writing, that is to say :—
This Invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in making piston-
rings cylinders and cylinder liners or linings for steam and other engines or pumps
in an improved manner, the object of my invention being the production of such
piston-rings, cylinders, and cylinder liners or linings with a fine smooth and durable
wearing surface, or surfaces, and giving to them great lasting qualities.
In carrying out my invention in practice I make a mould or moulds in the form or
forms required for piston-rings, cylinders, or cylinder liners or linings, such mould
or moulds being composed of any suitable metallic substance, the metallic material to
be used in making the piston-rings, cylinders, or cylinder liners or linings, is melted
and then poured or run into the mould or moulds, the effect being that this method
of manufacture will give to the piston-rings, cylinders, or cylinder liners or linings
a close and dense nature with a smoother and more durable wearing surface, or
surfaces, than can be obtained by pouring or running the material into moulds as
hitherto made of sand or loam.
The mould (or moulds) can be made in one whole mould, or can be made up of
parts or segments.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The hereinbefore described combined method and means of making piston-rings,
cylinders, and cylinder liners or linings for steam or other engines or pumps, by
pouring or running the metallic material of which they are made into moulds made of
à metallic substance instead of from sand or loam.
Improvement in Dies termed "Bosses" for Forging.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Dies termed "Bosses" for Forging.
I, JAMES BACON ADDIS, of Arctic Works, Newcastle Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire,
Tool Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained, in and
by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the forging of gouges and similar shaped tools by dies
termed in the trade "bosses." At present many tools are spoilt by the lateral shifting
of the male boss after being struck by the hammer.
According to this invention I form a certain distance of the lower portion of the
male boss flat on both sides, and firmly fit a suitable guide for same upon the top of
the female boss, which will hold the male boss and admit of the necessary depression
truly central and vertical after being struck.
To enable this invention to be properly understood, I will proceed to fully describe
the same with aid of the accompanying drawing.
Figure 1, perspective view of the "bosses" with guide for male boss attached.
Figure 2, detached perspective view of male boss.
A, represents female "boss," formed with a longitudinal groove B; to A is
secured guides C, to guide the male "boss" D; the lower portion E, of this, is made
flat to enable it to be guided in C. The bottom of E, is made with the usual male
die F, to forge the concavity of the tool blade. The "boss" D, being held over the
unforged tool blade by the usual flexible handle. By means of the guide C, the die F,
is compelled to truly forge the blade of the tool, from the centre and no lateral shifting
after the boss D, is struck is possible.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The combination with female "boss" A, of the guides C, attached thereto, and
the boss D, being suitably made to be guided by guides C, substantially as and for the
purpose described.
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FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.

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Date of Application, 4th May, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 4th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th Mar., 1889
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Axle-boxes for Railway Vehicles.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Axle-boxes for Railway Vehicles.
We CHARLES SMITH of 32 Ogden Lane, Higher-Openshaw, near Manchester,
Wagon Builder and ALLEN OLDHAM of 10 Poplar Mount, Reddish Lane, Denton,
near Manchester, Wheel-wright do hereby declare the nature of our 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 construction of axle-box for railway vehicles
which is capable of removal from the axle-guard without lifting the vehicle so high
as heretofore, say in the case of a broken box or to obtain access to the bearing for
cleaning, for the renewal of a brass or for any other purpose.
On the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is a front view, Fig. 2. a side view,-
Fig. 3. a back view and Fig. 4. a plan view (partly in section) of an axle-box
embracing our improvements.
In performing our invention we construct our improved axle-box a with a loose
flange or fence plate b to the back of each of the side grooves c which guides the
axle-box up and down the axle guard. This loose flange plate is secured in position
by means of bolts and nuts d, it or set screws which are capable of removal from
the front side.
With these improvements we are enabled to detach the axle-box a from the loose
flange and by simply raising the vehicle only sufficiently high to allow the axle box
to clear the bearing spring,- we can thus withdraw our improved axle-box from the
guard plate in front and without sliding it down the length of the guard plate as
hitherto necessary to release it at the bottom thereof. Fig. 5 represents our improved
axle box with the flange plates removed,

page_text: These improvements are equally applicable to the axle-boxes of railway wagons
and other vehicles in which the axle-box is mounted and guided up and down in a
guard plate.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention, we
declare that what we. claim is :-
1. In the construction of railway axle boxes the employment of loose flange plates
secured in position and capable of removal substantially as and for the purposes
herein before described and illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 11th day of May 1888.
JOHN G. WILSON,
.
Patent Office,
55, Market Street, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicants.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Patent Office,
55, Market Street, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicants.
Improved Means for Securing Reversable Share Points in Turnwrest Ploughs.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Securing Reversable Share Points in Turnwrest
Ploughs.
I, CHARLES ASPULL WELLS of the Etua Iron Works, Lewes, Sussex, Engineer and
Ironfounder 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 in Sockets and Shares for Turnwrest Ploughs (often called Bucks
and Points) consists of one or more wedged shaped projections on either Socket or
Point fitting into a similar recess but of a more acute angle, in the corresponding
portion, with the intention of more securely interlocking each other, so that the cutting
edge of the Share or point shall always be kept horizontal in its work independently
of any want of accuracy in the fit between the said share or point and the Socket.
I shall generally use one on each side of the share, entering the nose of the Socket
as shown at A & B in the drawing annexed, but I claim the principle of the wedge
projecting into a recess of a more acute angle in
any manner I may find convenient
to use on either Socket or share whether constructed of Cast Iron, Wrought Iron or
Steel. I am aware that a projection (not wedged shape) has been in use on ordinary
plough shares, as also grooves in shares and on the plough nose to obtain a better hold
but in my invention I produce a share that can be reversed and maintained in a
horizontal position without shake.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The use of wedged shaped projection or projections on either the Socket or Share
entering into a more acute wedged shaped recess in the corresponding Share or Socket
substantially as herein before described.
Dated this the Twentieth day of September One thousand eight hundred and
eighty eight.
Witness
EDWD. HILLMAN,
Solr.. Lewes.
CHARLES ASPULL WELLS.
An Improved Reservoir Attachment for Pens.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application 14th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 10th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 14th Sept., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Reservoir Attachment for Pens.
HENRY JAMES WILSON of 130 Queens Road Hastings, Sussex, Tea Dealer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
These Improvements consist in fixing under an ordinary steel pen a piece of thin
metal so shaped at one part that it will hold ink when attached under the pen and
shaped to a point like the pen itself.
The other end or portion of this attachment is a continuation of the metal forming
the reservoir and is the means by which the whole attachment is gripped in the
turned in portion of the penholder after the pen has been already fixed in the holder
or together with it.
The pen may be made with the reservoir attached to it and not separately as hero
described the attachment' is first stamped out of a piece of thin metal in a spear
headed form a portion of the straight piece is bent back and the sides turned up
and thus a form is obtained which when fixed to the underside of the pen itself
forms a reservoir for the ink.-The point or end of this attachment must just touch
the pen when fixed to same.
As my improvements are capable of various modifications without departing from
the principle thereof, I do not restrict myself to materials or form of placement of the
attachment forming the reservoir.
Dated this 13th day of Navamber 1800
RAYNER & CASSELL,
43, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Reservoir Attachment for Pens.
HENRY JAMES WILSON, 130 Queens Road, Hastings, County of Sussex, Com-
mission 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 :-
This Reservoir is seperate and distinct from any Pen or Penholder, being an
inverted scoop shaped Metal Reservoir A with a V shaped Point B and with a
Shank C and can be placed in any Pen, and with which Pen it slides into the
Pen-holder. The said Reservoir A holds the Ink which it supplies to the Pen, and
being seperate, and distinct from the Pen it can be used with any number of Pens in
succession.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed,. I declare that what I
claim is:
First. Its seperate and distinct existance from any Pen or Pen-holder.
Second. Its adaptability to any Pen.
A New or Improved Washing Machine.
Year: 1888

page_text: CODE LLE DI MUITIVATION.
A New or Improved Washing Machine.
I, ALBERT RAMMOSER of 81 Ritterstrasso Berlin in the Empire of Germany,
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
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This invention relates to a washing machine in which the clothes are rubbed for the
purpose of washing by means of what I may call a lath-cloth, and a weighted roller
resting on the said lath-cloth as hereafter described.
And in order that my invention may be easily understood and readily carried into
effect I will describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 shewing a vertical section through a washing machine constructed according
to my invention, and Figure 2 a plan view of the same.
A is a watertight tub or receptacle in which there are two movable rollers H H to
which the ends of the lath cloth B are fastened, the said lath cloth being formed of a
flexible band band of triangular laths a laid across and attached to same. The lath-
cloth B may however sometimes consist of a perforated india rubber sheet with the
laths laid across.
The lath cloth B hangs between the two rollers H to near the
bottom of the tub A and is kept stretched by a weighted roller D which is also
similarly provided or laid with laths.
Upon each of the axes of the rollers H is a chain wheel K over which is an endless
chain J; upon the axle of one roller H there is also a cog wheel M with which a
sector gears, it being provided with a handle E.
By the backward and forward movement of the handle E, the rollers H are turned
sometimes in one direction and sometimes in the other and the lath cloth B is thereby
rolled alternately up and down from one roller to the other. The clothes to be washed
are laid upon the lath cloth B and upon them the roller D, the sector O is then
operated by the handle E causing the lath cloth to act upon the clothes and rub them
energetically; by the movement of the lath cloth B the lye contained in the tub is
also kept in constant motion and thereby a continual fresh rinsing of the clothes
is obtained.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A new or improved washing machine in which the clothes to be washed lie upon
the lath cloth B which is held by its ends upon two rollers H H and kept stretched by
a weighted roller D, the said lath cloth B being acted upon by the revolution of the
said rollers H all constructed and acting substantially as and for the purposes herein
set forth.
2. In washing machines, the flexible lath cloth B geared rollers H H actuated by
handle E and segment O, the lathed roller D and tub or receptacle A, whereby the
clothes to be washed are subjected to a rubbing action between the roller D and lath
cloth B substantially as shewn and described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Improvements in the Construction of Canals.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1888
Specification Accepted, 24th Aug., 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Canals.
I, ARTHUR PICKARD of Gascoigne Street, Boar Lane Leeds in the County of
York, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of my invention is to construct canals so as to produce a stream in both
directions either artificially or otherwise, whereby boats of ordinary description can be
made to move in either direction without the aid of horses or locomotives on the banks
of such canal or without the employment of steam engines on the vessel.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 shews a plan looking at the top of canal,
Fig. 2 a transverse section and Fig. 3 a longitudinal section.
A represents the canal between locks B and C. In canals of ordinary construction
the water is generally level so that no perceptable current takes place.
Now in my improvements in order to produce currents in both directions I divide
the canal longitudinally into two equal parts by means of a wall, partition or mid-
feather D constructed down or along the centre to a suitable distance from the locks
at each end as shewn, and in order to produce the required current I provide any
required number of paddle wheels E at one or both ends, or any suitable position in
the length of the wall or midfeather D.
These paddle wheels E may be caused to revolve by being connected through
suitable shafting F and gearing H to some suitable motor.
By this arrangement of paddle wheels the stream is caused to flow in two directions
as shewn by arrows, and by such stream the boats are moved in such directions and
separated from each other by the midfeather or wall D as shewn at Fig. 2.
On the wall or midfeather D guide rails J may be provided into which runners K
attached to the boats may be passed, and by this arrangement the necessity of steering
is avoided.
Instead of producing the stream of water artificially as above described when the
supply of water is large from natural sources, the midfeather or wall D may be
continued up to the lock gates at one end so that the connection at that end is stopped,
and the stream of water being let in at one side of the wall or midfeather D passes

page_text: along that side and round the other or open end, and continues its course down the
opposite side discharging itself through a sluice or other opening at the other side
of the midfeather or wall but at the same end as the water had previously been
admitted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The arrangement, construction and application of wall, partition or midfeather D,
whereby a stream may run in two directions of the canal, such stream being caused
by artificial or natural means, substantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 20th day of July 1888
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 14th Dec.. 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 5th Feb., 1889
I, EDWARD PARTRIDGE, of Lacy Street, Dewsbury, in the county of York, Foreman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
I construct my spindle in two pieces preferably in two triangular pieces, but two
oblong pieces may be used, in either case the two pieces when put together form a
square spindle, the spindles are placed within the squares of the knobs and a screw
is put through both the brass of the knob and through one half of the spindle the end
of the screw abutting against the other half of the spindle, opens them slightly and so
secures the said spindle firmly in the knob, the screw may be tapped only into the
spindle if required and clear the knob, the screws are put in at each end preferably
from opposite sides.
Doted this 90th day of November 188s
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers,
Boar Lane, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers,
Boar Lane, Leeds,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: MARY JANE BLAIR, Teacher, 5 Camberwell Terrace, Antrim Road, Belfast, County
Antrim, Ireland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
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The object of my invention is to provide a cheap and handy bag or basket, for
carrying flowers in, that will accommodate itself, to the varying sizes of bouquets, and
fold up into a small compass when not in use
The big or basket may be made of paper, or any other suitable light material
I take a piece of the material, cut it into half (more or less according to size)
circle, crease it in folds radially from the centre and join the strught edges This
forms a conical bag or basket
I cut a slit in each side of the bag, into which I insert a detachable handle
I form a cover from a piece radially folded on same principle as bag
It is also detachable

page_text: I MARY JANE BLAIB, of 5 Camberwell Terrace, Belfast, in the county of Antrim,
Ireland, Teacher, 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
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The object of my invention is to provide a cheap and handy holder or bag for
carrying flowers in, that will accommodate itself to the varying sizes of bouquets, and
fold up into a small compass when not in use
It may be made of paper or other suitable light material
The invention is made as follows
1
I take a semicircle (more or less according to size of bag required) of the material,
crease it into radial folds and join the straight edges together This forms a conicil,
fluted, bag which may be either carried in the hand, as an ordinary bouquet holder,
or if desired a detachable handle, B is provided, of shipe shown in drawing, its
notched ends, B1 being inserted in slits cut in sides of big as shown in Fig 1, or
said handle may be permanently attached to it The stems of flowers drop into the
point of cone, and as the upper part expands the blooming portions are thus kept from
being bruised
A cover C Fig 1, is also provided, which is made of a circular piece of material of
such size as will cover bouquet, and attached to one side of the bag This cover being
creased radially on same principle as bag can be folded, and doubled into the inside
when bag is not in use This cover may be omitted if wished
Fig 1, shows bag expanded as when in use, Fig 2, shows bag folded or collapsed,
Fig 3, shows handle with notched end B1
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
An Improved, conical, fluted, collapsable holder or bag for flowers, with cover, and
detachable handle, substantially as described in Specification and shown in the
drawings
Dated than fah JL 1000
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Feb., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 31st Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Dec., 1888
SAMUEL BROADBENT Junr. Ironmonger & Manufacturer 55B, Chester Road Stretford
near Manchester do hereby declare, the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A wire grid or screen fixed in front of a tin or oven or dish in a suitable manner so
as to prevent cinders or coal or wood from falling into the said tin or oven or dish.

page_text: Improvements in Roasting Tins or Ovens or Dishes for Use in
Front of Open Fires.
I, SAMUEL BROADBENT Junr. Ironmonger and Manufacturer 55B, Chester Road,
Stretford, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My Invention consists in providing a wire grid or Screen disposed in front of a
cooking Oven, baking or roasting tin, or dish or other cooking utensil when either
of same is used before an open fire. The object of said screen, grid or reticulated
guard being to prevent cinders, coal or wood or other embers from the fire falling
into the oven, tin or other utensil furnished with said Screen, the reticulations of
which are, of a mesh suitable to effect the object stated.
In the accompanying drawing I have by way of illustration shewn the screen or
Grid A aforesaid as being fitted to what is known as a "Dutch Oven" -I do not
herein define any particular means for attaching said screen or grid to the cooking
utensil, as this will necessarily vary according to the description of cooking utensil
in connection with which the screen or grid is employed.
In the case illustrated, the latter is suspended freely by hooked extremities of the
elongated side rods a, a¹ to the top of the oven.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
For roasting tins or ovens or dishes or other cooking utensils used in front of an
open fire, the screen or Grid A, substantially as and for the purposes herein set
forth.
JAMES
STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Dated this 31st day of October 1888.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov.. 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Dec., 1888
I CHARLES WILLIAM JUSTUS LOUIS ROBERT of 5, Stamford Grove West Upper
Clapton in the parish of Hackney County of Middlesex (Commercial Clerk,) do hereby
declare the nature of my Invention to be as follows :—
These Electrotyped Filigranes that is metal letters & devices placed upon Dandy Rolls
or moulds consist of solid copper all of which is deposited by Battery, and are in lieu of,
and to supersede the ordinary shell Electrotyped Filigranes which shells have to be filled
up with solder to make them solid.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION. .
Improved Filigranes for Watermarking Paper.
I (CHARLES WILLIAM JUSTUS LOUIS ROBERT, of 5, Stamford Grove West, Upper
Clapton in the Parish of Hackney, County of Middlesex, Commercial Clerk) 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 :-
These improved filigranes for watermarking paper are of Copper all of which is
deposited by Electric Battery & are rendered solid in themselves by means of making
conductive only the bottom surface of the mould, with any kind of a conductive
substance, the electric Copper deposit taking place at the bottom surface of the
mould first and continuing as far up the Mould as desired-produces a solid copper
body.
These improved filigranes are fixed by means of soldering or sewing on to Brass
rollers called "Dandy Rolls" or wooden frames with wire surface called "Moulds "
which paper makers use for producing watermarks in paper.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim is :-
That the entire Body of my electrotyped Filigranes for watermarking paper consists
of solid copper deposited by electric Battery.
Dated this 6th day of November 1888.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1888
Specification Accepted, 9th Mar., 1888
We HEINRICH HERMANN HÄNSEL of 23 Schillerstrasse Chemnitz, Saxony in the
Empire of Germany Purser, and JOHANN WILHELM WEISE of 31 Schutzengasso,
Dresden, Saxony aforesaid Locksmith, do hereby declare the nature of said invention
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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This invention has for its object to render the bottom of the bedstead elastic and to
impart thereto considerable strength, supporting power and durability as well as
dispensing entirely with spring mattresses.
And in order that our said invention may be particularly described and ascertained
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1. is a sectioned elevation of our improved bedstead.
Fig. 2. is a plan of the same.
Fig. 3. is an enlarged view, showing the method of fitting the laths.
Fig. 4. is a cross section.
a a are the side frames of the bedstead bb are two cross bars fitted to the side
frames a a in any convenient manner ccare brackets fitted to, or forming part of
the bar 6 The rods d d pass through holes in the brackets cc and are thereby
supportede are coiled springs of suitable strength, surrounding the rods d d Tho
lower end of each spring rests upon the bar b, and the upper end is formed into a
hook hooked into holes in the leather bands ff These leather bands ff are fixed to
the laths g g by means of screws as shewn in Fig. 3 99 are wooden laths, having
(preferably) the sectional form shewn in Fig. 4 The laths are sustained by the
Springs e e, and are held down by the straps h h passing through holes in the laths 9.
The straps hh are fastened on each side of the bedstead by studs k, or buckles, or
equivalent means. These straps h h regulate the height of the laths g g.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
1. The manufacture and use of spring bedsteads having laths 9 g supported by

page_text: leather bands ff attached to coiled springs ee and "regulated by means of straps hh
passing through holes i in the laths substantially as heroinbefore described and shewn
on the drawings.
2. The general arrangement, construction and combination of the several and
respective parts together forming our improvements in spring bedsteads, substantially
as herein before described and shewn on the drawings.
GEO. DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicants.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, SAMUEL ROWBOTTOM, of Glossop, in the county of Derby, cotton spinner, 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 improvements relate to driving bands for driving spindles in the spinning of
cotton, linen, jute or other fibre, and have for object the prevention of wear and tear
on the edges of such bands.
The bands or tapes as ordinarily woven for driving spindles in spinning machinery,
are usually manufactured in twill formation of weaving across their whole width, the
twill going in opposite directions from the centre of the band or tape entirely to the
edges or selvages thereof.
This form of weaving leaves the edges or selvages of the tape thin and sharp, thus
causing the same, when subjected to friction, to rapidly wear away, necessitating great
wear and tear of tapes or banding for this purpose.
To reduce this wear and tear, and to effect my improvements, I weave tapes or
bands of cotton, linen, jute or other fibre or mixtures. thereof, having thickened or
rounded edges or selvages formed thereon or therein, which thickened or round-edged
tapes or bands, I employ to form the driving bands for spindles in spinning
machinery.
The thickened or rounded edges or selvages may be produced by actuating a few
of the threads at the edges or selvages of the tape or band, during the process of
weaving, so as to cause the same to weave plain or tabby weaving, or it may be other
form of weaving similar thereto, which will pack the warp threads at the edges closer
together, or produce thicker fabric than the twill portion forming the central or main
part of the band or tape.
By this means rounded or thickened edges or selvages are produced in the tape or
band as will be readily understood, and which, when applied to the driving of the
spindles of spinning machinery, constitute this my present invention.

page_text: Variations may be made in the twill or other weaving formation of the central
portions of the tape or band, and also in that of the weaving formation of the
edges or selvages thereof, without departing from the peculiar character of the
invention.
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
Woven driving tapes or bands for driving spindles in spinning machinery, having
rounded or thickened edges or selvages therein or thereon, for the purpose and in
manner substantially as herein described.
DL: 00
1000
WILLIAM GADD, C.E.,
Agent.
Improvement in Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1888

page_text: RESERVE
Date of Application, 24th July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 1st Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 30th Nov., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Tobacco Pipes.
HENRY DEWY trading as H. Dewy & Co. 4 and 36 Worcester Street Gloucester
Tobacconist's Complete Outfitters do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
To thoroughly cleanse the pipe out by simply pulling out the mouthpiece A (or a
plug from the front of the pipe) attached to which a thin peice of bone or other
material B drilled partly through and with another hole drilled the opposite way C to
cause a draught to allow the smoke to pass to the mouth at the end of same an
indiarubber washer D or other material to answer the same purpose is attached fitting
closely to the inner bore of the stem of the pipe the nicotine accumulating in the stem
of the pipe is at once removed by the washer cleansing out all obstructions as it is
drawn out.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1888.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Tobacco Pipes.
HENRY DEWY, trading as H. Dewy & Co., 4 & 36 Worcester Street, Gloucester,
Tobacconists Complete Outfitters. The drawings refered to in this document are those
accompanying the provisional specification. 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, same Drawings to be
used as left with the provisional specification :-
:-
To thoroughly cleanse the pipe out by simply pulling out the mouthpiece A (or a
plug from the front of the pipe) attached to which is a thin piece of bone or other
material B drilled partly through and with another hole C drilled the opposite way to
cause a draught to allow the smoke to pass to the mouth, and at the end of same, an
India-rubber washer D or other material to answer the same purpose, is attached
fitting closely to the inner bore of the stem of the pipe; the nicotine accumulating in
the stem of the pipe is at once removed by the washer cleansing out all obstructions
as it is drawn out.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
A washer made of india-rubber or other material for the purpose of cleaning out the
stem of the pipe.
Metal School Case for Books.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Left. 15th June, 1889-Accepted, 19th Sept.,
1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Metal School Case for Books.
WALTER WARREN ironmonger 16 Drake Street & RICHARD BULLEY painter
16 Drake Street Plymouth do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows: :-
A metal school case for books made of tin or other metal.
Our invention consists in the making of a case for school purposes of any
kind of metal instead of leather or other subtances it being in our opinion more
durable:
WALTER WARREN.
RICHARD BULLEY.
WALTER WARREN.
RICHARD BULLEY.
Improvements in or relating to Balloons and Parachutes for Toys.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 2nd July, 1889--Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Balloons and Parachutes for Toys.
I, JOSEPH LEOPOLD MORLEY of 23 Hadfield Street Cornbrook Manchester in the
County of Lancaster Master Stage Carpenter do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
-:
A lay figure in male or female attire, attached by a number of strings to a small
parachute, male of tissue paper Persian silk, or silk Selicia, connected to a fire balloon
by two small cartridges with a fuse hanging from one end which ignites freeing the
figure & parachute, allowing same to drop from the balloon.
Dated this 4th day of November 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Balloons and Parachutes for Toys.
I JOSEPH LEOPOLD MORLEY of 23 Hadfield Street Cornbrook Manchester in the
county or Lancaster Master Stage Carpenter 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 as shown in the figure consists of a common fire balloon a sometimes
called a montgolfier balloon, to which is attached by means of a string or wires g g a
parachute b. To this parachute is suspended a small doll or lay figure c. A time
fuse d is also attached to the balloon and is so arranged that after the balloon has been
inflated in the ordinary manner and has ascended to the required altitude, the string
or wire e holding the parachute is severed the joint being destroyed by the burning
of the fused thereby releasing it and its attached doll. The parachute then opens,
checking the descent of the doll which gradually floats to the ground. I generally
arrange the fuse so that just before the balloon is allowed to ascend it can be ignited
by the application of a light to the end of the time fuse d. The length of the fuse of
course determines the altitude to which the balloon will rise before the parachute is
released and allowed to fall.
I generally make both the balloon and parachute of ordinary tissue paper, though
in some cases where it is desired that they be used more than once I use Persian silk,
silk Silesia, or other light and durable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination of a montgolfier or fire balloon with a parachute and doll so
arranged that the burning of a time tuse releases the parachute and doll after the
balloon has ascended to a certain altitude, allowing the doll and its parachute to float
to the ground substantially as described.
Dated this 1st day of July 1889
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1888
RE
Complete Specification Left, 25th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 6th Apr., 1889
I THEOPHILUS COAD of 10 Thorp Terrace, Forest Gate, Essex, Electrician,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
-
The exterior of the lens is made conical and under side of base slightly convex, the
conical outside being preferably cut with a number of facets extending from base
to apex.

page_text: I, THEOPHILUS COAD, of 10 Thorpe Terrace, Forest Gate, Essex, Electrician,
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 lens constructed according to this invention is intended to be held in front of a
light for focussing and deflecting the same to a distance, and is particularly suitable
for use with Miners electric lamps.
To enable my invention to be properly understood, I will proceed to fully describe
the same with aid of the accompanying drawings
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1, perspective front view.
Figure 2, plan.
Figure 3, side view.
The lens is made of the best glass or crystal, and the front part conical from
base to apex, the conical part being cut in a number of straight facets A, terminating
at a different angle as at B. The base of the lens is preferably made slightly
convex. This lens can be held in a metal collar by the rim C, such collar being
arranged by a stem or otherwise for attachment in front of a light. The best results
are obtained from this lens by having the convex base as near the light as possible.
I am aware that lenses have been proposed with a smooth conical or rounded front,
I therefore make no claim to such.
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 lens for deflecting light, having a conical front formed with a number of straight
facets A, from base to apex, said facets terminating at a different angle as at B,
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
www day ay 1000.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Process of Preparing Hides and Skins for Tanning.
Year: 1888

page_text: An Improved Process of Preparing Hides and Skins for Tanning.
I, JAMES MYERS, of Suir Island, Clonmel in the County of Tipperary,. Ireland
Tanner do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention has for its object an improved process of preparing hides and skins
whereby the preparation thereof is much simpler and cheaper than heretofore.
Hitherto hides and skins were prepared. for tanning as follows:-
The hides and skins were first placed in a solution of lime and water for the purpose
of loosening the hair, and afterwards subjected to a process for the purpose of
eliminating the lime and other impurities which may have to become incorporated
with the hides or skins.
Now by this process hides and skins are prepared for tanning without the necessity.
of limeing.
The process consists of treating the hides and skins in the following manner :-
First they are immersed in water and any suitable quantity of carbonic acid gas
forced in any suitable manner into the water. The hair upon the hides and skins is
thus loosened and they can be taken out of the solution and unhaired, fleshed and
otherwise prepared for the tanning process.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is' to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved process of preparing hides and skins for tanning by immersing them
in water into which any desired quantity of carbonic acid gas is forced substantially
as and for the purpose herein before set forth.
Dated this 7th day of July 1888.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A Teetotal Beverage.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 29th May, 1889-Accepted, 13th July, 1839
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Teetotal Beverage.
WILLIAM JOSEPH HOWCROFT of No. 162Estcourt Road Fulham in the County of
Middlesex Practical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A donation of hone Andalion notila laren ginger and surr
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Teetotal Beverage.
WILLIAM JOSEPH HOWCROFT 162 Estcourt Road Fulham S.W. Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the saine is to
he performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
11
A Teetotal Beverage composed of the following ingredients is. Hops, Dandelion,
Nettles, Ginger, Lemon and best Cane Sugar and yeasi.
The Beverage is composed of the following ingredients
7 ozs. Hops.
20 ozs. Dandelion.
20 ozs. Nettles.
40 ozs. Lemon.
16 ozs. Ginger.
22 pound best Cane Sugar.
27 gallons of Water.
Spoonful Yeast.
Boil all together for 30 minutes then put in one Tub and work,
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim is
A first class non-intoxicating Beverage free from all areated gasses very invigorating
& strengthing.
WILLIAM JOSEPH HOW CROFT,
162, Estcourt Road, Fulham, S.W.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 5th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 9th Nov., 1888

page_text: Substances to Sewing Needles for Surgical Purposes.
I WILLIAM GUISE of 26 Hewell Road Redditch in the County of Worcester Needle
and Fishing Tackle 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 :-
A Needle made with a long slot or groove in each side of the head of the Needle,
and pierced in four places (Figs. I. II. Drawings supplied with Provisional Specifi-
cation) through which the sewing wire is interlaced, (Fig. III) pulled into place,
(a. b. c Fig. III) and so embedded in the slots or grooves of the Needle (Fig. IIII)
as to avoid any projection which would cause irritation or laceration to the parts
being sewn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
That wire, "Gut," or any suitable substance used for surgical sewing purposes is so
secured & embedded in the body of the needles as to pass freely through the parts
being sewn without pull or impediment as herein described and clearly illustrated by
drawings (supplied with provisional specification).