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Year: 1888

page_text: JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.

page_text: - COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pedals for Organs, Harmoniums, and Pianos.
I, JEREMIAH RHODES, of 12, Blenheim Road, Bradford, in the County of York,
Organist, 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 this invention is to make the "tread" of pedals for Organs and the
like noiseless, and at the same time to prevent the tendency of the feet slipping and
consists in inserting rubber or other flexible substance into the face or "tread" of each
pedal, such rubber or the like projecting above the wood work.
In order that my invention may be better understood, I will further describe
the same by making reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1. is a side view of a pedal representing a natural key on the "key board"
the pedal having my improvement attached.
Fig. 2. is a similar view of a pedal representing a "sharp" on the "key board."
Fig. 3. is a plan view of a portion of a pedal "key board" and,
Figs. 4. and 5. sectional details drawn to a larger scale.
The pedals A. are formed of wood or other suitable material, and are mounted in the
ordinary manner to an organ, harmonium, or to a piano where a pedal "key board
is used. Into the tread of each "natural ::
pedal A. I insert a cord or strip of india
rubber B. or the like, preferably using that of round section; the said india rubber
being inserted in the pedal to a depth of rather more than half its thickness or
diameter, and secured therein by cement or other means.
By the pedals representing what are known as "sharps" on the "key board
having a much less exposed surface for operation by the performers feet, they
have only rubber or the like inserted in the raised portions as indicated at A¹ in
Fig. 2. and by the exposed area on each pedal being necessarily limited, each
pedal is generally struck or operated in the same place; I therefore prefer to use
rubber or the like of stronger section than that used on a
natural" pedal.
By inserting india rubber or other soft substances such as leather or felt into
the pedals in the manner described, obtain not only noiseless action, but the
tendency for the feet to slip from one pedal to another is entirely obviated.
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 :-
The construction of pedals suitable for organs, harmoniums, and pianos by grooving
the pedals and inserting therein india rubber or similar soft flexible material substantially
in the manner and for the purpose described.
Dated th: 71
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JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
An Improved Composition for Dispelling Flies and Grub from Turnips and other Plants.
Year: 1888

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition for Dispelling Flies and Grub from
Turnips and other Plants.
I, ARTHUR BOOTY of Rose Villa Nurseries, High Harrogate, in the County of
York, Florist, 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 dispel flies and grub from turnips and other plants,
preventing thereby the destruction of the young shoots or leaves and consequent loss
of plants.
For this purpose I make a powder consisting of manurial substances containing
ammonia, such substances may consist of the dried residue or sediment deposited in
the process of washing or cleansing wool of sheep and other animals when soap and
other alkalies have been employed in such cleansing operation; or instead of this
residue other like combinations of materials or mixtures may be used to form the
powder.
The manurial substance when in a powdered state is moistened by petroleum oil,
just sufficient to prevent it from being blown away by the wind when or after it has
been applied to the ground; but not so moist as to adhere to the sides of the feeder.
To make the above powder I use about the following proportions. To one cwt. of
the manurial substance in a powdered state I mix from one to four gallons of
petroleum oil.
The odour of the mixture as well as the material itself drives away the fly and grub,
thus preventing the damage abovementioned.

page_text: The powder may be applied to turnips or other plants either by hand or by an
ordinary drill, and is deposited round or at the sides of such plants.
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
A composition or powder to be used for dispelling flies and grub from turnips
and other plants, such powder being applied and consisting of materials, substantially
as herein set forth.
Year: 1888

page_text: HENRY MANSBRIDGE PLUCKNETT Timman 40 St. James's Road Southsea Portsmouth
Hants do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
.
A flat iron plate with sliding hook to attach it to grate or any place where heat
may be obtained at front thereby obtaining the whole heat of the fire with stay under
bottom for support.
Dated this 11th day of April 1888.

page_text: 1-2-3-4 sliding hook attached to grate but not seen when iron is in position.
The hanger is placed horizontaly in front of the fire attached by the hook to
the front of the grate the smoothing irons are placed in a vertical position facing the
fire on plate A.
Having now particulary 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. The manner of attaching the hanger to front of grate by the hook.
2. The manner of supporting the hanger at front of grate by wire arm underneath.
Dated this 28th day of June 1888.
HENRY MANSBRIDGE PLUCKNETT. •
Year: 1888

page_text: 1 JOSEPH ROMULARD JACQUES, of Hancock, in the County Houghton and State of
Michigan, United States of America, Shoemaker do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to an improved lasting-tool for shoemakers and saddlers and
has for its object to provide pinchers which when applied will not tear or disarrange
the thinnest insole and which will be provided with a fulcrum whereby when the
edge of the upper is gripped, the pinchers will act as a lever having a rocking fulcrum
and draw the upper in the direction of the center of the last.
The invention consists in the construction and combination of the several parts as
will be hereinafter fully set forth and pointed out in the claim.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this
specification in which similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in
both figures.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the tool partially in section, and Fig. 2 is a bottom
plan view of the same.
In carrying out the invention A and B represent two levers or handles formed
respectively with downwardly-curved jaws D and C. The lever A is slotted at
or near the base of the jaw D and the lever B is passed through the same and
pivoted at a.
The jaws C and D are corrugated or otherwise roughened on their inner surfaces
and the curve of the said jaws is such as to partake, essentially of the contour of a
parrot-bill.
Upon the outer surface of the upper jaw a preferably annular and more or less
conical projection E is formed adapted for use as a hammer.
On the under side of the jaw D at or near the base, ears bare produced between
which ears a lip H is pivoted, the body of the lip being essentially of equal width
with the jaws and curved upwardly and forwardly to a contact, in use, with the
lower jaw a distance from the end. The under surface h of the said lip is corrugated
or roughened to prevent slipping when the lip is utilized as a fulcrum for the
levers A and B.

page_text: In operation the boot or shoe upper is held between the jaws the lip being
allowed to rest upon the last. This having been effected it simply becomes necessary
to bear down upon the levers whereupon the leather is quickly drawn in direction
of the middle of the last.
The lip being pivoted and permitted to bear against the lower jaw forms a perfect
rocking fulcrum for the tool remaining at all times stationary in use, which would
not be the case with a rigid partially downward-curved lip as the latter having a
fixed fulcrum-point would slip and draw the inner sole from the upper. When not
employed the pivoted lip falls down out of the way.
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 herein-described lasting tool consisting of the handles A B, the downwardly-
curved and corrugated jaws CD the projection E on the jaw C and the curved
and corrugated lip H pivoted between ears b on the jaw D as specified.
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Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 24th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted 26th Oct., 1888
RESERVE C
CYRUS COPUS 22 Clapham Road London S.W. Undertaker HENRY DANIEL BOOTH
47 Durham Street Harleyford Road Kennington Oval London, S.E. Wood Turner, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to construct a castor with an upright bearing with a
fixed Action, by using a Ball of any substance with hole through its centre for an Axle,
and fixing the same in a receptacle, by riveting or the like.
The advantages of a Castor on this principal are-A straight easy gliding action
completely under control, with no drag upon carpet or floor, and for dining room
chairs ("and the like,") it is very suitable. It can be made as socket or screw or
any other form of Castor.
CYRUS COPUS. 、
HENRY DANIEL BOOTH.

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CYRUS COPUS 22 Clapham Road, Kennington London S.W. HENRY DANIEL BOOTH
47 Durham Street Upper Kennington Lane London S.E. Wood Turner 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 this Invention is to construct a Castor with upright bearing and fixed
action by using a Ball of any substance or composition such as Metal Glass China
Earthenware or Wood, with a bole through its centre for an axle or pin and fixing the
same in a receptacle circular or otherwise by rivetting, screwing or the like. A
perfect Ball is not necessary.
A 1
The advantages of a castor for chairs constructed upon this principle are many.
comparatively noiseless casy effective action is obtained, very strong by reason of its
direct bearing. Endurable by its fixed action, with no strain whatsoever to itself
or to the leg of chair, completely under control, a thick carpet will not effect its
action, and it is proof against dust, and dirt, cannot get fixed.
most effective castor for the purposes for which it is required.
This castor can be made to any design or pattern.
Fig. 1 is a side view of this castor shewn with Socket.
Fig. 2 is the front view of same.
Fig. 3 shows a screw plate Castor front view.
Always roll. A
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Invention, 2
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
I. The 'construction of castor, with upright bearing and fixed action. By using a
Ball of any material substance or composition with hole through its centre, which
receives an axle or pin, and rivetting (or by any other method) the Ball in a
receptacle of any shape whatsoever.
The action being a single straight ball action.
II. Half the wear and tear here.
last longer than the ordinary castor.
Will carry more weight, and run easy, and will
III. Obtaining hereby, a castor much wanted for chairs. There being no strain or 3
leverage to the article in using of the same.
Dated this 24th day of September 1888.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 9th Mar., 1889
We RICHARD NICHOLLS of 21 Sunningfield Road Hendon, Middlesex, gentleman
and JOHN FRANCIS KELLEY, of Deronda Road, Tulse Hill, Surrey, gentleman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
The burner nib is screwed into the top of a chamber in the upper part of which
under nib, is suitable held two discs of wire guaze with a disc of linen between; the
linen being chemically treated to prevent injury to it by heat. The chamber screws
on to a socket with suitable inlet for the gas, connected to the supply pipe. Upon
the top of socket and over the gas inlet, rests a cap having one or more side holes for
the exit of gas into chamber. This cap is held tight down upon top of socket by the
screwing down of chamber.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicants.

page_text: We, RICHARD NICHOLLS, of 21 Sunningfield Road, Hendon, Middlesex, Gentleman,
and JOHN FRANCIS KELLEY, of Deronda Road, Tulse Hill, Surrey, Gentleman,
do horeby 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:
To enable our invention to be properly understood we will proceed to fully describe
the same with aid of the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1, sectional elevation of regulator and accessories.
Figure 2 plan of same at line X, Y.
The regulator consists of a cap K, held upon the top of a support K², by means
of flanges L' and O. The cap K, is made with side holes K³, for exit of gas, a
certain distance below the top of the cap. The cap is covered in by a chamber L,
which screws on the support K2, the latter being connected to the main supply pipe.
The top of L, is formed with a neck internally screw threaded for burner to screw
in under the burner is held two layers of fine wire guaze M, with a layer of linen N,
between. To prevent this linen being injured by the heat from burner, it is dipped
in a solution made of alum and gum Arabic dissolved in water; about twice as much
gum as alum by weight, is found to answer very well, such solution may be further
improved by addition of a small quantity of cholorido of sodium, say ten per cent. by
weight of the quantity of alum.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
A regulator for gas, consisting of the cap K', with holes K³, below the top and
covering I, connected to main supply and arranged to hold burner, as described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 11th day of February 1889.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agent for Applicants.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 10th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 16th Nov., 1888
We, GEORGE KINGDON, FRANCIS CHARLES SIMPSON, and FREDERIC STRICKLAND,
all of Dartmouth, Devon, Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
This invention consists in a novel arrangement of compound engine of the type
described in the Patent granted to one of us, dated 24th February 1879 No. 746.
According to the present Invention we arrange four cylinders of varying diameters
in which the steam acts in succession, the pistons of the four cylinders being in
connection with two cranks only.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said George Kingdon,
Francis Charles Simpson, and
Frederic Strickland.

page_text: ггистрге.
We, GEORGE KINGDON, FRANCIS CHARLES SIMPSON, and FREDERIC STRICKLAND, all
of Dartmouth, Devon, Engineers, 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 consists in a novel arrangement of compound engine of the type
described in the Patent granted to one of us dated 24th February 1879 No. 746.
According to the present invention, we arrange four cylinders A, B, C, D, of the
annexed drawing, of increasing diameter, in which the steam acts in succession, the
pistons of the four cylinders being in connection with two cranks E, F, only on the
said shaft G.
We have not described any method by which the steam is transmitted from one
cylinder to the next in, succession because any arrangement of pipes can be put in
connection for the purpose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:
Arranging four cylinders on or to the same frame and putting said cylinders in
connection, so that the steam or other equivalent power agent shall operate in the
four cylinders in succession and control and operate the movements of one shaft having
two cranks only for the four cylinders as described and as shown in the annexed
drawing.
Year: 1888

page_text: LAIGHTON GANDY 13 Calderwood Street Parliamentary Road Glasgow Sheet iron
worker do hereby declare the, nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This trunk is made from sheets of corrugated iron or steel, the corrugations may be
either round or square.
The sheets are bent, accross the corrugations to form the corners of the trunk. And
whereas all other corrugated trunks with solid corners, require a special machine to
form the corners, the corners of this trunk can be formed in any ordinary angle
bending machine such as are in ordinary use for working sheet fron &c.
Year: 1888

page_text: I, EDWARD STAMFORD HOUGH, of 46 Foxberry Road, Brockley, in the County of
Kent, 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 my Specification No. 612 of 1886 I described an arrangement of valves for glass
water gauges each provided with a pair of screwed rods whereby the valve could be held
open or closed or left free to open or close itself automatically.
My present invention relates to a simplified construction and arrange_lent of the
valves and their operating mechanism and to means of aligning the valve cases as I
will describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the glass gauge with its steam and water valves
according to my invention, Fig. 2 is an end view shewing the handle and index plato
for each valve, Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical section of one of the valves, and Fig. 4
is a sectional plan of one of the valve cases.
The valve V receives in a cylindrical cavity the head r of the screwed rod R into
which head are screwed several screws s which are free to work in slots in the part v.
On the rod R is fixed a handle H with an index plate P bearing three marks as
shewn to one or other of which points a fixed index 1. By turning the screwed rod R
more or less, the screws s are made to occupy the middles of the slots in v or to
bear against the ends of these slots. When they are in the middle, the word "automatic"
being then at the index I, the valve V is free to open or close of itself.
When they are at the one end of the slots, the words "valve shut" being then at
the index, the valve V is pressed close to its seat. When they are at the other end of
the slots the words "valve open" being then at the index, the valve V is held away
from its seat. The valve cases are preferably made with their axes inclined as shewn
so that the valves V when free tend to fall away from their seats.
In order to facilitate the adjustment of the valve cases C so that they can be brought
in line with each other to receive the glass tube G, instead of making them as usual
in one piece with the flanges F that are bolted to the boiler, I screw them into these
flanges as shewn in Fig. 4 with back nuts N to make good the joints.

page_text: Or for the same purpose the valve case C might be connected to the flange F by a
screw union.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. In a glass water gauge, the combination of the valve V and the screwed rod R
carrying a handle and index and having slotted connection with the valve V,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. In a glass water gauge, such as is above referred to, making the valve or cock
cases in separate pieces from the flanges by which they are secured to the boiler, with
screws and back nuts or screw unions admitting of their adjustment, substantially
as described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: 1, AIMÉ ROBERT, of Gilly, in the Kingdom of Belgium, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to valve gearing for steam engines and comprises a simple
arrangement of bent levers for controlling the inlet valve the extent of motion of
the said levers being varied by the governor.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure I is an end view, and
Figure II a longitudinal elevation partly in section of the cylinder, inlet valve, and
governor of a steam engine with my improvements applied thereto.
Figure III is a vertical section drawn to an enlarged scale more clearly illustrating
my improved mechanism.
Similar letters in all the figures indicate similar parts.
The lower arms of the bent levers A to which a to-and-fro movement is imparted by
any suitable means comes against the double levers B jointed at C-The lower arm
of these levers B controls the valve by means of a rod or other suitable mechanism.
The bent levers A which actuate the double levers B will be caused to leave these
levers as
soon as they come against the adjustable knobs D which rise and fall
through the action of the governor. By these means the rising of the admission
valve is automatically regulated.
The advantages of my improvements consist in the simplicity and regularity of
working of the parts which control the rising of the valve which will allow of its
employment becoming general.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. In valve gearing for steam engines, the manufacture and use of double levers
such as B for controlling the inlet valve through the governor, substantially as
herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
2. The improvements in valve gearing for steam engines substantially as herein-
before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
An Improved Method of Spinning Woollen and other Yarns Suitable for Hosiery and other Purposes.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1888
Specification Accepted, 31st Dec., 1888
An Improved Method of Spinning Woollen and other Yarns Suitable
for Hosiery and other Purposes.
I ARTHUR GOLDTHORP Worsted Spinner Wakefield Yorkshire 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 this Invention is to obtain a softer thread with greater tensile
strength than could be produced by the present method which consists in spinning
from a single roving the resultant thread being formed of a single strand only.
Whereas in my method by spinning two or more rovings together I obtain a thread.
consisting of two or more strands according to the number of rovings employed.
By this means 1 avoid the use of a second machine called a Doubler as has hitherto
been customary. The attainment of this result is facilitated, and the resultant thread
improved by the employment of suitable guides attached to the spinning frame
as described in my specification of Patent No. 6896 A.D. 1887.
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 method of spinning two or more rovings together into one thread on one
spindle substantially as described above.
G. H. BAYS, JB.,
Agent for Applicant.
Paper Fuр atеr Bleaching.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 18th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 20th Apr.. 1889
Paper Fuр atеr Bleaching.
We ARTHUR BOAKE and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS both of Warton Road
Stratford in the County of Essex Manufacturing Chemists do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
.
This Invention consists in the use of Sodium-meta-sulphite to effect the discharge
of excess of Chlorine or of Chlorine compounds from paper pulp after the bleaching
of the same has been effected by means of Chlorine or its compounds.
The said Sodium-meta-sulphite is preferably added to the pulp immediately after
the bleaching is effected until by test it is found that the required discharge of the
excess of bleaching agent has been arrived at.
Dated this 16th day of June 1888.
J. H. JOHNSON & Co.,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.,
Agents.

page_text: An Improvement in Discharging Excess of Bleaching Agent from
Paper Pulp after Bleaching.
.
We ARTHUR BOAKE and FREDERICK GEORGE ADAIR ROBERTS both of Warton
Road Stratford in the County of Essex Manufacturing Chemists 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 consists in the use of Sodium-meta-Sulphite to effect the discharge 5
of excess of Chlorine or of Chlorine compounds from paper pulp after the bleaching
of the same has been effected by means of Chlorine or its compounds. The said
Sodium-meta-Sulphite is preferably added to the pulp immediately after the bleaching
is effected until by test it is found that the required discharge of the excess of
bleaching agent has been arrived at.
Having now described and particularly 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 :-
The use of Sodium-meta-Sulphite for discharging excess of bleaching agent from
paper pulp substantially as hereinbefore described.
1000
Year: 1888

page_text: We JAMES WILLIAM TYLER STEPHENS of Westfield Talbot Street Cardiff, Civil
Engineer and ROBERT CLARK of 321 Rotherhithe Street London S.E. Civil Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
According to this invention we manufacture Portland cement from blue lias pebble
lime stones and the clayey mud of the Bristol Channel or estuaries.
The blue lias pebble lime stones found at Aberthaw in South Wales and in other
parts are of very uniform quality and not liable to have impurities mixed with them
and for this reason they are well adapted for being used in the manufacture of Port-
land cement but owing to their extreme hardness they cannot readily be ground and
admixed with the clay with which they have to be burnt to produce cement.
The blue lias mud or "mother" amongst which the pebble stones are found is too
impure and irregular in its composition for any reliable cement of uniform quality to
be obtained from it.
To manufacture cement from pebble stones we first burn the stones to reduce them
to lime and subsequently admix the lime with the required quantity of clayey mud
and burn the mixture in the ordinary way as in the manufacture of Portland cement
from an admixture of Chalk and Clay. The clinker obtained is afterwards ground and
sifted to any degree of fineness required.
We admix together the lime and the mud in a pug or like mill so that in the process
of slacking, the two ingredients may become intimately mixed.
A sthe lime is admixed with the clay it will to a great extent dry it and the
mixture will require but little subsequent drying to prepare it for being burnt in an
ordinary cement kiln. If not dry enough it may be dried in any ordinary way by
heat or exposure to the air.
Or the mixture may be rolled into thin sheets and dried and reduced to powder to
be burnt in a rotating retort as in Ransomes process of cement making.

page_text: The proportions in which we admix the lime and mud are about 5 of lime to one
of the mud but the proportions may be varied according to the nature of the cement
required.
By manufacturing Portland cement as above described by first burning the lime
stones to obtain lime and again burning the mixture of the lime with mud more fuel
is required for the burning than when an admixture of chalk and clay is burnt at one
burning to produce Portland cement in the ordinary way but in Cardiff and other
parts of South Wales where fuel is extremely cheap this is not of much consequence
more especially as the cement obtained when using blue lias lime stones is of very
superior quality.
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-
The Manufacture of Portland cement from blue lias pebble limestones and clayey
mud by first burning the stones to reduce them to lime then admixing the lime with
the mud and burning the mixture to reduce it to clinker.
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ROBERT CLARK.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 29th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 4th May, 1889
We, JOSEPH RIVAGE, Chemist, and JEAN BAPTISTE MATROD, Currier, both of
43 Rue de Turbigo, Paris, France, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
According to this invention alumina hydrate jelly is applied in the tanning of hides,
principally those of the smaller kinds, such as sheep, goat, or calf skins.
When the skins have already undergone tanning with vegetable substances, they
are first thoroughly cleansed by hot water until all soluble and fatty matters are
eliminated, they are then agitated with an excess of aluminia hydrate in solution or
suspension in water until they can absorb no more.
When the skins have the hair still on them, they may be treated either in the manner
above described that is to say saturated with alumina hydrate after the ordinary treat-
ment with vegetable tanning substances, or, after tawing in the usual way the skins
may be treated with vegetable tanning substances mixed in excess with alumina
hydrate.
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ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Tanning.
We, JOSEPH RIVAGE, Chemist, and JEAN BAPTISTE MATROD, Currier both of
43 Rue de Turbigo, Paris, France 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 :-
According to this invention alumina hydrate jelly is applied in the tanning of hides
principally those of the smaller kinds such as sheep, goat or calves' skins. When the
skins have already undergone tanning with vegetable substances, they are first
thoroughly cleansed by hot water until all soluble and fatty matters are eliminated;
they are then agitated with an excess of alumina hydrate in solution or suspension in
water until they can absorb no more. When the skins have the hair still on them,
they may be treated either in the manner above described, that is to say, saturated
with alumina hydrate after the ordinary treatment with vegetable tanning substances;
or, after tanning in the usual way, the skins may be treated with vegetable tanning
substances mixed in excess with alumina hydrate.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The use of alumina hydrate jelly in tanning, applied substantially as herein
described.
Dated this 90th L
1000
LIGHTING UP STREET AND OTHER LAMPS
Year: 1888

page_text: I SIDNEY BOLTON KINCAID, of the Grammar School at Guildford Surrey School-
master do hereby declare the nature of my invention for LIGHTING UP STREET AND
OTHER LAMPS and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
An increase of pressure of the gas or vapour used by acting upon a moveable
surface or diaphragm opens a valve or tap so as to augment disproportionately the
supply to the burner and at the same time operates a flash or auxiliary igniting
burner.
In the figure, A is the nib, getting its supply from the pipe Z, through the valve S,
the cock D regulating the supply, while always, by the extent of the grooves in the
plug, leaving the way open from the pipe Y to the igniting burner C. B is the screen,
with ventilating holes as shown at the bottom, to protect the igniting flame from
draughts.
Lis the body of the apparatus, which is attached by V to the gas pipe in place of
an ordinary burner.
The plate G is hinged to this body and connected by the flexible membrane K of
oiled leather or other suitable material secured by the screwed down rings M and N
to L. F is a weight (or adjustable spring) according with the pressures for which the
contrivance is required to act.
S is the main valve, which on an increase of pressure of the gas in L raising G and
the block W is forced up, and thus opened, by the spiral spring shown by the dots,
thus supplying gas to A.
The scrow H is so adjusted that at the same time the piston P rises by the action
of its spiral spring, thus first letting gas by its lower valve T to C, hitherto supplied
only through the byepass regulated by the screw R, and next, when this has kindled A,
closing the opening Q and extinguishing the flash burner.
On a reduction of the pressure the converse takes place.
The weight F causes & to fall; Q is opened and C lights up, then S and P are
both forced home, A is extinguished, and C, now fed only through its byepass, burns
its minimum.

page_text: R can obviously be dispensed with by setting H so that P does not quite close the
lower opening when S is already driven home.
E is a cover with a perforation to admit air.
The channels Y Z can be cast in the thickness of the case L.
QS are flattened slightly on one side where shown, to give a way for the gas while
still serving as guides for the valve.
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 construction of a self-lighting gas burner by causing a small increase of pressure
of the gas or vapour used by acting on a moveable surface or diaphragm to augment
disproportionately the supply to the burner and at the same time to operate a flash or
auxiliary igniting burner, thus enabling any one or more gas lamps on a main
or service to be lighted up and extinguished simultaneously from a distance.
SIDNEY BOLTON KINCAID.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 7th Dec., 1888
I, JOHN THOMAS, of 7 The Terrace, Fremington, North Devon, Mechanical
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide a plug for tobacco pipes having the
properties of a filter, absorbing the nicotine, but allowing passage for the smoke and
capable of being easily cleansed or purified when foul.
For the purpose of my invention, I mould or shape coal dust, coke dust, charcoal,
or like substanco preferably in the shape of a ball using a little oil or other suitable
adhesive to form a paste for moulding purposes. This paste is then baked or calcined,
the oil or other adhesive being thrown off or burnt out, leaving the moulded ball in a
porous state and fit for use as a plug and filter for tobacco pipes.
To cleanse the plug when foul, all that is necessary is to heat or re-burn it, the
nicotine and tobacco dust is thus dostroyed, the plug being allowed to cool in the
ordinary manner, or may be at once thrown into cold water, whilst hot, without fear
of splitting or breaking up.
Dated this 7th day of February 1888.
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said John Thomas.

page_text: I, JOHN THOMAS, of 7 The Terrace, Fremington, North Devon, Mechanical
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 :-
The object of this invention is to provide a plug for tobacco pipes having the
properties of a filter, absorbing the nicotine but allowing a passage for the smoke and
capable of being easily cleansed or purified when foul.
For the purpose of my invention, I mould or shape coal dust, coke dust, charcoal
or like substance, preferably in the shape of a half ball using a little oil, tar, or other
suitable adhesive to form a paste for moulding purposes. This pasto is then baked or
calcined, the oil or other adhesive being thrown off or burnt out, leaving the moulded
ball in a porous state and fit for use as a plug and filter for tobacco pipes.
In some cases the filter-plug may have holes formed in it to allow a more free
passage for the smoke from the tobacco to the pipe stem.
To cleanse the plug when foul, all that is necessary is to heat or reburn it, the
nicotine and tobacco dust is thus destroyed, the plug being allowed to cool in the
ordinary manner or may be at once thrown into cold water, whilst hot, without fear
of splitting or breaking up.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is :-
The manufacture of a combined pipe plug and smoke filter composed of the
substances herein described and prepared in the manner substantially as set forth.
The 7th day of November 1888
H. GARDNER,
166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said John Thomas.
Year: 1888

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I JOSEPH GREEN of the firm of Messrs. Green and Sons of Victoria Street Black-
burn, and Green Street, Darwen in the county of Lancaster, Pork Butchers, 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 by my addition to a sausage filling machine, the said
machine can be used for making black puddings, and filling other skins with solids
and liquids, simultaneously.
Fig. 1 is a plan of my improvements to the sausage filling machine.
Fig. 2 is a plan of detached tube in section.
Fig. 3 is an end view of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a modification of Fig. 3.
I detach the ordinary tube from the cylinder A of the sausage filling machine, and
put on a special tube B, this tube is divided lengthwise into two chambers C and D,
the chamber being for the purpose of conveying the blood or liquid from the blood
or liquid vessel E, by means of the branch tube F, pipe and couplings G, and H³, to
the skins to be filled at the end of the special tube B.
The tap H regulates the amount of liquid or blood as required, a second tap
be attaclied to the liquid chamber if required.
H¹
may
The action is as follows: the solids are forced out of the cylinder of the filling
macbine down the chamber D of the tube B to the skins, the liquid supply taps H
and H being turned on sufficiently to supply the required quantity of blood or
liquid, the skins are filled simultaneously with both the solids and blood or liquid, and
in such proportions as are desired.

page_text: Or two feed tubes may be used to one filling machine.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The application to the cylinders of sausage filling machines of a feed tube or
tubes, having two chambers, or its equivalent, as and for the purposes shown and
described.
+ Orisham 1888
JOHN E. WALSH,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1888

page_text: CHARLES JAMES HENDERSON Gentleman Brieryyards Hawick do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A chamber, containing a stove or other Heating Apparatus, so constructed as to
admit cold air; which getting heated is sent out, to where it is wanted.
The chamber to be constructed preferably of fire clay Bricks, preferably glazed
brown, fire proof having two openings, one below on the floor level, the other above
at the roof; each 3 feet or so, long by 6 inches more or less broad.
The cold air from the Apartment to enter below, and when heated, to escape at the
one above, but if the air of the apartment is not fresh, the one below to be closed, and
a similar one, instead to be made to outside, for fresh air to enter.
Dated this 21st day of April 1888.
CHARLES J. HENDERSON.

page_text: Improved Means for Heating the Air of Apartments.
CHARLES JAMES HENDERSON Gentleman 6 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh 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 chamber to be constructed of fire clay, Bricks, preferably glazed Brown, fire
proof, having openings; one below on the floor level, the other above at the roof,
about eight feet high, each feet or so long by 6 inches more or less broad-The cold
air from the Apartment to enter below and when heated, to escape and reenter the
Apartment at the one above; but if the air of the Apartment is not fresh, the one
below to be closed, and a similar one, instead to be made to outside, for fresh air to
.enter.
The hot air chamber, in ordinary Dwelling houses need not be other than a
recess in the Kitchen for the Stove, with an Iron door of separation, when
*required.
The hot air from the stove, to enter the Lobby or Apartment, by the opening 8 feet
or so from the floor.
If entering the Lobby, to warm other Apartments, an opening at the roof of these,
a few feet long by 6 inches more or less broad, to be made, for the hot air to enter,
'and descend in the Apartment.
A Fan to carry off the heated air more rapidly would expedite the process.
To make room for the hot air entering the Apartment or Apartments, Ventilating
tubes to descend from the roof or walls, to carry off the air which may be vitiated by
a congregation.
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 1
claim is,
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1st. The hot air entering the Apartment 8 feet or so, from the floor, leaving the air
at the floor to be only moderately warın by reflection from the roof.
2nd. To make room for the hot air entering the Apartments Ventilating tubes,
descending from the roof or walls, to carry off the air which may be vitiated by a
congregation.
Dated the 7th day of August 1888
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1888
Specification Accepted, 9th Nov., 1888
RESERVE
I, JAMES NEEVE TURNEY, trading as G. L. Turney, of 64 Aldermanbury, in the
city of London, Pin 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 improvements in packing pins in sheets whereby pins of
different sizes can be selected in a quicker manner than by the present arrangement.
Hitherto it has been the practice to pack or stick pins of different sizes on one sheet
but according to my invention I employ two or more smaller sheets in place of
one large one thereby affording great convenience in getting at the different sizes
of pins.
In order to enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe how the
same may be carried into practice by reference to the accompanying drawing, in
which,
Figure 1 is a front elevation and
Figure 2 a side elevation shewing my arrangement of packing pins.
By referring to the drawing it will be seen that I have shewn three sheets marked
respectively b and c each sheet having pins of a different size. For the sake of
convenience it will be noticed that the back sheet a is made longer than the next or
This enables
middle sheet which again is longer than the next or front sheet c.
either sheet to be readily taken hold of and in practice I find it advantageous to form
the sheets of different colored material.
By employing a number of sheets connected together as shewn at e I am enabled

page_text: to fold or roll them up in a similar manner to when one sheet only is used and on the
flap d may be printed the name of the maker and description of the goods &c.
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 :-
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The improvement in packing pins in sheets as herein before described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
Improvements in the Construction of Coal and other Covering Plates.
Year: 1888

page_text: RES
Date of Application, 2nd May, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 28th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 30th Mar., 1889
Improvements in the Construction of Coal and other Covering
Plates.
I, SAMUEL GRIFFITH of the Railway Foundry Reading in the County of Berks
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF COAL AND OTHER COVERING PLATES to be as follows:-
The Improvement is specially applicable to the protection of self locking coal
plates but is available for any plates which are pierced for Ventilation or other
purposes where it is desirable to prevent any interference from the outside with the
internal fastening of such plates.
The covering plate which is pierced for ventilation or other purposes in the usual
way, is fitted internally with a plate or plates attached to the covering plate in
such a manner that the air must pass between the frame carrying the covering
plate & the protecting plate or plates.
These protecting plates may be cast on the covering plate or may be attached in
any suitable manner and made of any material deemed suitable.
S. GRIFFITH,
Railway Foundry, Reading, Berks.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Coal and other Covering
Plates.
I, SAMUEL GRIFFITH, of the Railway Foundry Reading, in the county of Berks,
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 :-
The improvement is specially applicable to the protection of self locking plates,
but is available for any plates which are pierced for ventilation or other purposes,
where it is desirable to prevent any interference from the outside with the internal
fastening of such plates. The covering plate which is pierced for ventilation or
other purposes in the usual way is fitted internally with a plate or plates attached
to the covering plate in such a manner that the air must pass between the frame
carrying the covering plate and the protecting plate or plates. These protecting
plates may be cast on the covering plate or may be attached in any suitable manner
and made of any suitable material. In the drawing annexed hereto, the figure
represents a central cross section of the plate as herein described. A is the covering
plate fitting into the frame B, C is the protecting plate attached to the underside
of the covering plate A and leaving the air openings D between itself and the
frame.
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 1
claim is :-
The use of a protecting plate or plates attached to and underneath the covering
plate in such a manner that there is a passage for air between the protecting plate
or plates and the ring or frame into which the covering plate is fitted, as herein
described and shown by the drawing.