that vermin of houses may be destroyed by intro ducing into the holes or cracks a few drops of petroJeum.

THE visitors to the South Kensington Museum during the week ending July 11, 1868, were-On Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday (free), from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 29,302; on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (admission 6d.), from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m., 3,248. National Portrait Exhibition, by payment, 1,935; total-34,485. Average of corresponding week in former years, 12,028; total from the opening of the Museum, 7,530,038.

for the public health and the country's good it is hoped that the result of 1868 may prove the reverse to the old adage. ALTHOUGH in New York, during the past few years, carriers have distributed a considerable number of the letters received, yet all the merchants and lawyers have, as a rule, depended upon "boxes "in the post-office buildings. In the central post-office alone there are 30,000 of these boxes. The work of distribution falls principally upon a single clerk; the task of keeping in memory the names of all persons using these boxes is, it is apparent, one of great THE exhibition of pictures by the old masters, difficulty. It is doubtless, therefore, satisfactory to which has for so many years and with so much all parties to learn that the postmaster of New public advantage been made by the British Institu-York has resolved to adopt the London system of tion, is not to be allowed to cease. As soon as ar- letter delivery. rangements now in progress are completed, and a site for a suitable building obtained, this timehonoured and useful exhibition will be revived under the joint auspices of the directors of the British Institution and the committee of the Burlington Fine Arts Club.

THE scrutineers appointed have made known the following result of the ballot taken last Monday week for the Sunday opening of the Crystal Palace: -For the free admission of non-shareholders on two Sundays in each summer, 404 voters, 5,217 votes; against the above proposal, 413 voters, 28,423 votes; in favour of closing the Palace entirely on Sundays, 306 voters, 17.898 votes; against closing the Palace to shareholders, 459 voters, 20,460 votes.

THE "Athenæum says that a new method of cutting, or rather dividing, glass has been recently invented in France, and is practised in the large establishment of the Glass Company of Baccarat. A jet of highly heated air is directed from a tube on the vase or other object to be cut, which, while made to revolve on its axis, is brought close to the nozzle of the tube. The object being then cooled suddenly, the glass divides at the place operated on with extreme accuracy.

THE Leamington magistrates have refused to issue any order for muzzling dogs, the chairman having expressed his opinion that muzzling was the most effectual means of producing the evil it was supposed to prevent. Sharing in the opinion of the magistracy, the local board ordered a number of iron troughs to be placed in different parts of the town, and supplied with water for the use of dogs. We commend the good sense and humanity of the authorities of Leamington to the consideration of

hose of London.

The gauge is 83ft. above the level, 10ft. above ground, and the diameter of funnel 3in.

THE imports of Australian gold into the United Kingdom during the ten years ending 1867 inclusive, were valued as follows:-1858, £9,064,763; 1859, £8,624,566; 1860, £6,719,000; 1861, £6,331,225; 1862, £6,704,753; 1863, £5,995,368; 1864, £2,656,971; 1865, £5,051,170; 1866, £6,839,674; and 1867, £5,801,207. When account is taken of the fact that the New Zealand goldfields have brought in a contingent of gold during the last two or three years, it will be seen that the yield of gold in Australia proper has somewhat fallen off.

the piece for forming the head of the cask into a hoop in the same manner as the head is usually driven into the cask body; the inventors then reverse the head and hoop, and drive them both into the end of the cask, the plain surface of the head being outside flush with the end of the body. The cask bottom is driven into a hoop in a similar manner, and is then, with its hoop, driven in like manner into the other end of the cask, thereby forming a flush bottom. The object of the next part of the invention is to manufacture economically metallic casks or vessels which will not injuriously affect the oils or contents of the casks, like ordinary cheap metallic casks. For this purpose they make the casks double-that is to say, the exterior of the cask is made of cheap or common iron or material, while the inside is made of tinned plates of superior quality.-Patent abandoned.

3684 C. E. BROOMAN. Improvements in the application of electricity to clocks, watches, and other timekeepers, and in the apparatus employed therein. (A communication.) Dated December 27, 1867.

motive agent in substitution for springs and weights, also Electricity has already been applied to clockwork as a as a transmitting agent for communicating the action of the mechanism of a principal timekeeper to other or secondary timekeepers composed of a simple minute mechanism. Now, this invention consists of another application of electricity to timekeepers, with the object of the transmitting specially striking signals by taking the electric movement from the apparent hand of the dial of a clock, alarum, watch, or other chronometrical instrument, and not from a piece concealed or apart from the clockwork movement.-Patent abandoned.

3685 J. GOODFELLOW. Improvements in metallic pistons for steam cylinders, air cylinders, or pumps. Dated December 28, 1867.

with their

GIOVANNI BASTIANINI, a young sculptor of Florence, whose talents were prostituted upon the production of works as creations of the cinquecento, died last week. The process by which he imparted to his works in marble the antique chaThis invention relates to pistons having an expanding racter which deceived even very acute connoisseurs, metallic packing, and consists in a novel combination, by was simply washing them over repeatedly with in- means of which the patentee obtains a great amount of elasticity in the metallic packing. The portion of the fusions of tobacco juice; and it would be perhaps packing which is in immediate contact with the worth the attention of future art critics, when de-cylinder when in use he forms of two split rings, each sirous of ascertaining the authenticity of a cinque- ring being of a triangular or nearly triangular shape cento statue, just to scrape off a little of the brownish in section, the two rings being placed in the piston surface, and subject the same to the chemical tests nearly in contact. A third split ring is placed inside narrowest sides or edges in contact, or by which the presence of tobacco is detected. the two outer rings, the inner surface of the third ring being parallel or nearly parallel with the central axis of the piston, and the outer surface being formed of two inclined faces, the form of this outer surface being made suitable to fit against the interior surfaces of the two outer rings. Inside this third ring next previously described is placed a fourth ring of spiral form, produced from a cylinder by cutting the cylinder in a lathe in the ordinary manner, or by other suitable means; the said spiral ring exerts an elastic pressure against the next outer ring, which outer ring transmits the said elastic pressure in addition to the pressure due to its own elasticity to the rings in contact with the interior of the cylinder. The order in which the several portions of the metallic packing are described as being placed in the piston is not necessarily the order in which they are to be placed in the piston when the piston is being put together or packed-Patent completed.

DR. VOILLEMIER recommends a method of his own for cauterization in surgery. He applies one or two coatings of collodion to the skin, letting them dry before he applies the cautery, in order to avoid setting fire to the ether evaporating from the film. The red-hot iron instantly destroys the collodion at the point where it touches, but the heat radiating from the knob exercises no action on the film, which, being composed of pure cellulose, is a very bad conductor of caloric. If, after the operation, the collodion be removed, the skin under it will be found unscathed; but it is best to leave the coating on till the cauterized point is healed.

Patents for Juventions.

ABRIDGED SPECIFICATIONS OF

PATENTS.

classified, according to the subject to which the respective
THE Abridged Specifications of Patents given below are
inventions refer, in the following table. By the system
of classification adopted, the numerical and chronological
order of the specifications is preserved and combined with
all the advantages of a division into classes. It should be
understood that these abridgments are prepared exclu-
sively for this Magazine from official copies supplied by
the Government, and are, therefore, the property of the
Proprietors of this Magazine. Other papers are hereby

A SERIOUS Conflagration has just occurred at Auerbach, in the Oberfalz, Bavaria. More than 200 buildings, 100 of them being dwelling-houses, were consumed. Three men met their deaths, and three others were severely injured. At Kuppenheim, near Kastadt, in Baden, twenty-five dwellings, with nearly everything they contained, have become the prey of the flames. The church was partially burnt, and the bells fell inside. One child was stifled, and a fire-warned not to produce them without an acknowledgman lost his arm. The disaster is attributed to ment:children playing with matches.

THE "Correspondence Italienne," an official publication of the Italian Government, asserts that letters from Alexandria to Liverpool, via Brindisi, reach their destination twenty-four hours before the arrival of the mail via Marseilles; but letters sent from Liverpool to Alexandria, although directed to be sent via Brindisi, are forwarded by the French Government via Marseilles, and lose thus the advantage offered by the shorter Brindisi route. The Italian journal appeals to the English press to recommend a reform in the present postal arrangements in the true interests of international com

merce.

RETURN of the quantity of coal exported from the port of Grimsby, June, 1868:-To Belgium, 765 tons; Canada, 785 tons; Denmark, 6,169 tons; Egypt, 1.481 tons; France, 2,216 tons; Holland, 471 tons; Hanseatic Towns, 982 tons; Italy, 1,241 tons; Norway, 1,413 tons; Prussia, 312 tons; Russia, 6,993 tons; Sweden, 836 tons; Spain, 928 tons, Wallachia Moldavia, 201 tons-total foreign, 24,802 tons; coastwise, 3,102 tons-total, 27,904 tons. Corresponding period 1867 :-Foreign, 18,822 tons; coastwise, 3.469 tons-total, 22,291 tons. Increase this year,

5,613 tons.

BOILERS AND FURNACES-3695, 3700, 3702, 10, 13
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING MATERIALS-3686, 3694, 23
CHEMISTRY AND PHOTOGRAPHY-33
CULTIVATION OF THE SOIL, including agricultural imple-
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS-3684, 3
FIBROUS FABRICS, including machinery for treating fibre,
pulp, paper, &c.—3699, 3712, 3715, 3719, 3722, 6, 9, 16, 35
FOOD AND BEVERAGES, including the apparatus for pre-
paring food for men and animals-32
FURNITURE AND APPAREL, including household utensils,
time-keepers, jewellery, musical instruments, &c-
GENERAL MACHINERY-3690, 3697, 3698, 3701, 3703, 3706,

ments and machines-None.

3693

17, 28

MISCELLANEOUS-3683, 3687, 3689, 3691, 3707, 3708, 3716,

3717, 2, 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 29, 31, 36

ROADS AND VEHICLES, including railway plant and car-
riages, saddlery, and harness, &c.-3692, 3704, 3705, 3713,
SHIPS AND BOATS, including their fittings-4, 14
3718, 3720, 5
STEAM ENGINES-3685, 3709, 1, 11, 15
WARFARE-3688, 7, 12, 34

3682 J. W. LEWIS. Improvements in warming, ventilating,
and heating apparatus. Dated December 27, 1867.
This invention is not described apart from the drawings.

1867.

Improvements in t

THE fallacy of the popular notion respecting the-Patent completed. forty days' rain that is supposed to follow a rainy St. 3633 A. DUNN and A. LIDDELL. Swithin's day has been demonstrated by observations manufacture of metallic casks or vessels. Dated December 27, taken at Greenwich during a period of twenty years, which show that the greatest number of rainy days, after St. Swithin's day, have taken place when the 15th of July was dry. In 1845, when the day was fine, there were 26 rainy days out of the allotted 40; in 1848 there were 31; and in 1860, 29; and both

The object of the first part of this invention is to do away with the recess formed by the chime at each end of ordinary metallic casks or vessels, in order to economize when a number of them are stowed in a vessel or other space in proportion to the internal capacity of the casks wise. The first part of the invention consists in driving

3686 J. CAPPER. Improvements in the construction of chimney tops or caps. Dated December 28, 1867.

Here the inventor fits within and attaches to a chimney top or cap of cylindrical or other desired form a hollow conical or other tapering piece or passage called a "draught jet." This draught jet is open at bottom and top, the end of the smallest area being uppermost, and situated below the upper termination of the cylindrical or other part. The smoke is thereby caused to issue from the velocity. He surronnds the upper part of a cylindrical or said draught jet in a protected position at an increased other chimney top or cap by another or outer cylindrical or other top piece of larger size, thereby leaving a space between the two. The outer piece rises higher than the inner. To the inner cylindrical or other piece below the lower end of the outer one he affixes a projecting ring or flange, and to and between the said ring or flange and outer cylinder or piece he attaches dividing pieces, so that a circle of openings at a short distance from each other is left, through which, and up through the space between the inner and outer pieces, a current of air rises and assists egress of the smoke from the inner piece into the atmosphere. He also constructs chimney tops or caps of a combination of the improvements described under the above first and second heads; and, further, he uses in

combination the improvement described under the first

head with the outer piece described under the second
of openings therein described.-Patent abandoned.
head, but without the projecting ring or flange and circle

3687 W. FRYER. Improvements in self-closing taps. Dated December 28, 1867.

In making a self-closing tap according to this invention the inventor takes any kind of tap which can be opened and closed by the motion of its axis through about a quarter of a rotation, and he fixes the said tap in a box or chamber made, by preference, of east iron, the ingress and egress pipes passing through the sides of the said box to the tap. lever, and connects to the end of the said arm or lever one To the axis of the tap he attaches an arm or end of a spring of vulcanized india-rubber, or a coiled steel spring, the other end of the spring being connected to the side of the box or chamber. The said spring tends to keep the tap in its closed position. To the end of the arm or lever a rod, chain, or cord is attached, the said rod, chain, or cord being in a line with the spring described, but on the opposite side of the arm or lever. The free end of the said rod, chain, or cord passes through the side of the box or chainber, and terminates in a knob or handle. In using the tap, the knob or handle is pulled when the axis of the tap is opened, and water or liquid allowed to flow. On loosing the knob or handle the spring pulls back the arm or lever and closes the tap.-Patent

abandoned.

machinery for, making shot and shells for ordnance. (A com36ss A. V. NEWTON. Improvements in the mode of, and munication.) Dated December 28, 1867.

This invention consists in subjecting spherical shot as well as spherical shells to powerful mechanical compres sion while in a highly heated or plastic condition, and at giving them such motion about their axes as will leave some time during the operation of condensing the shot them spherically true when finished.-Patent completed.

3689 W. E. NEWTON. Improvements in butt hinges. (A communication.) Dated December 28, 1867.

This invention relates to the peculiar manner of constructing butt hinges for doors which swing or open both ways. This improved construction of hinge folds into itself, it being a reversible rabbeted hinge. The invention further consists in forming a butt in such a manner that it shall be a three-leaf butt folding into itself, two of which folds placed together will form a single butt, and will work alternately as the door swings back and forth from the centre. The invention further relates to the manner of attaching the butt to the door and casing, and in the device for muffling the sound and for rendering the door self-closing or automatic in its back movement towards the centre. Patent completed.

3690 W. E. NEWTON. Improvements in motors, or apparatus for generating motive power, and in the method of applying the same to produce useful effect. (A communication.)

Dated December 28, 1867.

This invention consists in forming that part of the roof
above the firebars into an elevated hollow chamber or
receptacle, with the front part sloping downwards towards
the bridge, the space between the bridge and roof being
contracted to smaller dimensions than usual. The effect
of this arrangement will be obvious.-Patent abandoned.
3696 C. CHURCHILL. An improved gas burner. (A com-
munication.) Dated December 28, 1867.
This invention consists, chiefly, in a novel construction
and arrangement of the parts of a gas burner, by which
the gas and air are well heated before coming in contact
with the flame, thereby securing the most perfect combus-
tion; also in a peculiarly formed cock and an independent
supply aperture, whereby a small flame is kept burning
when the main flame is extinguished; thus, with trifling
additional cost, avoiding the annoyance of relighting and
the danger arising from the escape of unconsumed gas.-
-Patent abandoned.

3697 J. E. GOWEN. A certain new and improved mode of,
and means for, raising sunken vessels. Dated December 30,
1867.
This invention consists, partly, in the employment of
floating caissons, which are arranged above a sunken
vessel in such a manner that each end of the vessel, when
the same is being raised, is supported by chains suspended
from two of the caissons. The sunken vessel is raised
either by winding or hoisting machinery carried by the
caissons, or by filling the latter with water and submerging
them to a certain depth, and then expelling the water and
raising the caissons and sunken vessels together.
invention consists, also, in the peculiar construction of
the floating caissons, whose materials must be propor-
tioned and arranged with the utmost economy, in order
that they may possess great structural strength, combined
with extreme buoyancy.-Patent completed."

The patentee claims, first, a motor operating to compress or force air or gas by the reciprocating action of a weighted and loose or independent piston or projectile started or set in motion at each return stroke by any suitable explosive force or expansion of gas or vapour under heavy pressure within a tube or cylinder provided with suitable openings, so as to establish the necessaryexplosion or starting impetus, and for reception and discharge through appropriate valves of the air or gas which it serves to compress, as described. Second, a motor operating to compress or force air or gas by the rotary action of a weighted and loose or independent piston or projectile within a cylinder or annular chamber provided with one or more abutments, and suitable inlet and outlet passages controlled by valves for the reception and discharge of the air or gas, together with orifices or passages for introduction to the cylinder intermittently, or at intervals of any suitable explosive force or gas or vapour under heavy pressure, so as to impart an impetus to the piston to establish and continue its momentum as described. Fourth, in combination with a loose or independent piston operating to compress air or gas within a cylinder or tube provided with suitable openings or passages, as described, he claims the use of a many-chambered rotating or other working magazine containing powder or other explosive material, and adjusted to its firing position by the action either directly or indirectly of the piston and its charges exploded automatically in succession by electricity through its connection with a battery or batteries, as specified. Fifth, the combination with a motor operating to compress-Patent abandoned. air or gas within a boat or vessel of jet pipes arranged to project into tubes fitted in and through the hull of the boat below the water line, and open at their opposite ends to effect propulsion or movement of the boat by the compressed air or gas as it issues from the jet orifices within the hull tubes at a point or points intermediately of their length, as described.-Patent completed.

3691 C. MORFIT. Improvements in means or apparatus for cutting soap. Dated December 28, 1867. According to this invention the inventor employs properly tempered thin blades of steel, or other suitable metal or alloy, in substitution for the wires before referred to.Patent abandoned.

3692 R. HOWARTH. Improvements in carriages, railway trucks, and other vehicles, Dated December 28, 1867.

This invention relates, under one head, to novel arrangements of means or apparatus for facilitating the raising and lowering of the heads of carriages. For this purpose the patentee employs coiled springs fixed to and coiled around the pins or axes of the "head pillars" and "turn over" pieces. The springs around the axes of the head pillars act to raise the carriage head, whilst cords or bands of steel, or other suitable material, are acted upon to lower it. Such cords or bands are fixed at one end to the "turn over" pieces, and after passing over suitable guide pulleys are conducted to a suitable position to be acted upon from the inside or outside of the carriage. The coiled springs around the axes of the "turn over" pieces he prefers to arrange so that the springs fixed to the axes of one "turn over" piece shall, when allowed, act to raise such "turn over" piece from the horizontal position, whilst those fixed to the other "turn over" piece act to close such part. There are various other features included in the invention.-Patent completed.

3693 L. HASLUCK. A mechanical watchman and reporter

Dated December 28, 1867.

This invention consists of an instrument which indi

cates the correct time with a train of wheels and pinions with balance escapement, to go eight or more days, and may be described as follows:-To the centre arbour is fixed a drum studded with time pins or pegs on the surface that bites, prints, and secures the paper on which is printed the report at the exact time at which the pushpiece (or reporter) has been pressed. An independent dittant" communicates with the drum and prints the exact moment that the guard or watchman reports himself. The continued pressure on the push-piece would be reported as a continued line, and would show an attempt had been made to disarrange the instrument. The dittant relieves itself, and cannot be disarranged without wilful destruction. The printed reports pass from the drum through a guillotine arranged to cut the report on opening the report box, so that the precise time of getting access to the box containing the printed report is correctly shown. A supply drum is affixed, furnishing the necessary paper for eight or more days, and feeds the printing drum. The paper is of a form adapted for filling as correct evidence of an important trust.-Patent abandoned.

3694 E. EVANS. Improvements in the construction of the sash frames and boxings of windows and shutters, and in the mode of hanging the sashes of windows. Dated December 28, 1867. First, as regards sash frames, the inventor proposes to make the boxings thereof hinged or sliding, instead of fixed, as commonly practised, so that by simply turning such parts on their hinges, they may be opened and access had to the sash weights and lines for connecting them together when required; or the boxings may be slidden into grooves as panels and removed when required, or be otherwise attached to the sash frame so as not to be fixtures; and he proposes to connect the sashes of the window to the sash lines by affixing a hook to each sash line, which hook takes into a hole formed in a piece of metal let into the edge of the sash, so as to be flush therewith. He employs parting heads of the ordinary kind to keep the sashes separate.-Patent abandoned.

The

3698 R. FOTHERGILL. Improvements in the process of, and apparatus for, producing heat by the combustion of fuel for metallurgical and other operations where heat is required, and in the means for utilizing the waste heat from blast furnaces. Dated December 30, 1867.

One part of this invention consists in producing the requisite heat for metallurgical and other processes by effecting the combustion of the fuel descending through the chamber upon a bath or stratum of molten slag or cinder without the use of the bath of molten metal, such molten slag or cinder being produced from the fuel itself.

3699 T. and J. ROBERTSHAW and J. GREENWOOD. Improvements in looms for weaving. Dated December 30, 1867. This invention relates to working or operating the healds or heddles in looms for weaving, and the improvements consist in a new combination and arrangement of means or apparatus to be used for this purpose. The patentee employs ordinary jack rods and "half moons," or arched ended levers, placed, as usual, at the top of the loom, to which the healds or heddles are attached by straps and rods, or by cords, in the usual manner. On the end of each of the jack rods they fix, opposite to the half moon, a lever, to which they attach one end of an india-rubber spring, the other end being attached to a bracket or stud fixed to the loom end frame. These springs are of such strength, and are so set or arranged and adjusted as, by their contractile power, will lift or raise the healds or heddles to the top or highest position required. Underneath the loom is a series of levers, hinged, intermediately, to the framing, each lever being connected by a rod or cord to one of the healds or heddles, and the other end projecting beyond the end frame. On a stud fixed to the said end frame is a series of tappets, to which rotary motion is given by means of gearing from the crank shaft. A series of levers with friction pulleys are hinged at one end to a stud, fixed to the loom end, the pulley of each lever resting upon the periphery of one of the tappets, and the other end of the lever connected to one of the under levers in such manner that the full part of the tappet operates the levers to pull or lower the heald or heddle to the bottom or lowest position required. The healds are thus worked or operated by and according to the form and arrangement of the tappets with the aid of the springs to produce reaction.-Patent completed.

3700 W. KENDRICK and J. WOOLDRIDGE. Improvements in apparatus for consuming or preventing the formation of smoke in steam boiler and other furnaces. Dated Decem

ber 30, 1867.

with the apparatus described, a hollow bridge, through which jets of air are admitted to the furnace.-Patent abandoned.

3701 G. GLOVER. Improvements in lamps or apparatus for burning naphtha, benzole, and similar liquids to represent a candle. (A communication.) Dated December 30, 1867.

For this purpose the external appearance of a candle of the form desired is obtained to a tube by enamelling, or glass, or other coating. This tube contains another tube, which may be of nearly the same size as the external one. but leaving a little space between them. This internal tube descends into the reservoir of the naphtha or other similar liquid, and it is filled nearly to the top of it with cotton or other suitable porous material adapted to absorb or hold the naphtha or other similar liquid in suspension. The lower part of the tube descends into the reservoir, where it is formed with openings to facilitate the passage of the liquid from the reservoir to the porous substance contained in the tube. The upper part of the combined tube carries a wick tube with a passage or passages by the side of or surrounding it, and the wick internally rests on the upper part of the porous substance in the internal tube.

There are several modifications of the inventions.-Patent com

pleted.

3702 J. DAVISON. Improvements in furnaces for smelting glass, or the materials employed therein, and for consuming smoke. Dated December 30, 1867.

The principal feature of this invention is the application of steam injected into flues for the manufacture of glass and the materials employed therein, for the purpose of obtaining the necessary draught, but the flues may also be so arranged as to consume the smoke from the fuel.Patent completed.

3703 J. ASCHERMANN. An improved machine for cutting the hair or fur from skins, for hat making and for the manufacture of felt. Dated December 30, 1867.

This invention is not described apart from the drawings.
Patent completed.

3704 A. M. CLARK. Improvements in the permanent way of railways. (A communication.) Dated December 30,

1867.

This invention relates to improvements in the permanent way of railways, and consists in the employment of continuous rails formed in two parts; the one part serving as the wearing surface is movable, and may be changed at will, while the other, or base part, forms a fixed support. The features of improvement are, first, the forma tion of rails in two parts, the upper one being of steel, iron, or other metal, and movable, by which means the rails may be readily changed without breaking the line, and thus avoid the possibility of accident from this cause; great economy is also obtained by dispensing with chairs and fish plates. Second, the patentee constructs railway crossings in a similar manner, the lower part being made of cast iron, and the upper part of steel, or other iron, and removable as before, so that it may be readily changed without interfering with the cast-iron base, thus effecting great economy in material as compared with the ordinary systems. Third, the improvements relate to the mode of connecting the rails to iron and wood sleepers and accessory parts.-Patent completed.

3705 A. GRAINGER. Improvements in the construction of roads or carriage-ways and footpaths. Dated December 30, 1867.

This invention relates to the manufacture of composite, asphalte, and granite blocks, to be used for paving streets, size in moulds, and are composed of small pieces of carriage and foot ways. granite cemented together by means of asphalte The road to which these blocks are applied is first covered with a bed of concrete, on which is poured, from time to time, as the work progresses, a mixture of liquid asphalte, and large grit, which will unite the blocks; the blocks solid as if of one piece, thereby preventing the working up are laid in the usual manner, and render the whole as of the bed of the road between the blocks.-Patent abandoned.

These blocks are cast of suitable

3706 M. A. F. MENNONS. Improvements in the mode of, and apparatus for, combining the vapours of liquid hydrocarbons with oxygen and hydrogen, and burning the mixture as fuel. (A communication.) Dated December 31, 1867. of the apparatus for carrying out this invention.-Patent Reference to the drawings is essential for a description completed.

3707 M. A. F. MENNONS. The manufacture of a vegetable substitute for animal air from a product not hitherto used for that purpose. (A communication.) Dated December 31,

1867.

An improved mode of accelerating the induration of certain descriptions of concrete or artificial stone. (A communication.) Dated December 31, 1867. This invention consists in the application of carbonic acid gas as a means of accelerating the induration of concrete or artificial stone composed of lime and sand, or other siliceous matters.-Patent completed.

3709 T. MESSENGER. Improvements in the construction 07 steam engines and boilers. Dated December 31, 1867.

According to this invention the inventors make the
furnace door of a box or chamber open at front and back,
and, by preference, wider at the front than at the back.
In the said box or chamber they fix, vertically, a series of
This invention consists in the manufacture of a species
corrugated or zig-zag plates, made preferably of cast-iron, of vegetable hair from the fibrous material which grows
the said plates extending from front to back. By means through, and proceeds from, the bark situated near the
of projections on the tops and bottoms of the said plates, foot of the palm, known as the Livistonia chinensis
The (Roxb.), or Latania chinensis (Jacq.)-Patent completed.
they are kept at a small distance from one another.
box or chamber is filled with these vertical corrugated plates.
3708 M. A. F. MENNONS.
In front of the box or chamber constituting the furnace
door, they fix a frame of horizontal, or nearly horizontal,
bars or narrow plates, and, in front of these, is a flap or
thin door turning upon a hinge, so as to be capable of
rising and falling, and thereby either exposing or covering
the said frame of bars or plates. When the flap or thin
box into the furnace, but, when the flap or thin door is
door is depressed, no air enters through the chamber or
raised upon its hinge more or less, a greater or less
quantity of air passes through the frame of horizontal bars,
and between the vertical corrugated plates into the furnace.
Connected with the flap or thin door is a collapsible vessel
somewhat similar to a circular bellows, the flap and
collapsible vessel being connected together by means of a
cord or chain passing over pulleys. When the collapsible
vessel is filled with air, the flap or thin door is raised into
a nearly horizontal position, and as the vessel empties
itself of air through a small aperture made for that purpose,
the flap or thin door gradually falls and covers the frame of
bars described. In using the apparatus, the stoker, after
firing and closing the furnace door, fills the collapsible
vessel with air, thereby raising the flap or thin door
described. A large quantity of atmospheric air is thereby
permitted to pass through the frame of bars, and between
the vertical corrugated plates, which air is heated by the
said plates, and combines with or burns the gases and
volatile matter driven off from the fuel when it is first
thrown upon the fire. By the gradual fall of the flap or
thin door, the supply of air is gradually cut off, and the
formation of smoke after firing thereby wholly or in part
prevented. In order more effectually to prevent the
formation of smoke they prefer to use, in combination

The nature of this invention consists in improved combinations or arrangements of parts forming a vertical steam boiler wherein a set of water tubes are employed. In the introduction of a cylinder in the outer water space. In applying a coil or spiral tube in the uptake or chimney through which the feed water passes. In a combination entirely of water tubes forming a vertical steam boiler, and in certain improvements in the steam engine. The invention is not described apart from the drawings.Patent completed.

3710 G. M CULLOCH. Improvements in thread polishing machines. Dated December 31, 1867.

oscillating self-acting spreading motions for laying the This invention consists, first, in the employment of threads side by side on the rollers, instead of by hand, as at present. Second, an improved self-acting arrangement for giving the required tension to the threads on the rollers; and, third, in an improved mode of making the rollers.-Patent abandoned.

3711 W. BARNES. Improvements in carriage lamps. Dated December 31, 1867.

In constructing a carriage lamp according to this inven

tion, the inventor forms in the cylindrical or slightly conical metallic chimney of the lamp a series of openings, by preference of a rectangular figure, the said openings being arranged symmetrically around the chimney. In the interior of the chimney is a case or lining capable of rotation in the chimney, and fitting closely therein. The case or lining is provided with a series of openings of the same size and shape as those in the chimney, and similarly arranged. At the top of the case or lining is an axis, which, passing through the top of the lamp chimney, is connected to a knob or handle. By turning the knob or handle in one direction, the openings in the case or lining may be made to coincide with those in the chimney when there is a free passage for the air and products of combustion out of the lamp through the openings. By turning the knob in the other direction, the unperforated portion of the case or lining may be brought opposite the openings in the chimney, and the passage of air from the lamp prevented. By bringing the case or lining into positions more or less nearly approaching those described, the quantity of air circulating through the lamp may be determined at pleasure. The motion of the case or lining is limited by stops.-Patent abandoned.

3712 J. NOVIKOW. An improved apparatus for drawing and spinning hemp, fax, and other fibrous materials for making ropes and cables. Dated December 31, 1867.

This invention is not described apart from the drawings. - Patent completed.

3713 V. L. DAGUZAN. Improvements in the construction of paving. Dated December 31, 1867.

These improvements consist in the construction of a level road, or causeway, or horizontal, across, as described. It is formed of flags or slabs composed of a grating or frame, made of wrought or cast iron, in the apertures of which pavings of a pyramidal or other shape are fixed with bitumen, asphalte, or other mastic. These pavings may be of wood, cut endwise, freestone, granite, porphery, quartz, slag, or of different materials mixed together, affording a sufficiently resisting and durable surface. -Patent completed. 3714 H. BESSEMER. Improvements in the treatment of crude or cast iron, and in the manufacture of malleable iron and steel. Dated December 31, 1867.

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much detail, which we cannot with advantage produce here.-Patent completed.

1 W. R. LAKE. Improvements in apparatus for regulating the speed of steam and other engines, and for indicating the power of the same. (A communication.) Dated January 1, 1868.

flues or passages formed in the moulding around the fire-
place or grate. This moulding is made to project forward
into the room from the face of the chimney breast beyond
the front plate of the stove. There are openings into
these flues or passages in the checks of the stove, one on
either side, and by and through these openings the draft
from the fire enters. The flues or passages meet at the
top, and the draft issues from them into the chimney, and ing differential wheels for causing two opposing forces to
This invention consists, chiefly, in the mode of arrang-
passes by a valve which can be opened or closed at plea-produce a regulating action upon the throttle valve of a
sure.-Patent abandoned.

3718 A. ALLAN. Improvements in brakes applicable to carriages and other vehicles. Dated December 31, 1867.

steam or other engine, and for ascertaining the amount of power developed by such engine, and also in the devices employed in combination with the wheels to bring them properly under the influence of the two opposing forces.Patent completed.

The object is to bring the whole surface of the blocks
to bear upon the wheels, independent of the position of
the body of the carriage, so that an effectual retardation
may be applied to the carriage at any time. The arrange-safes. (A communication.) Dated January 1, 1868.
2 W. R. LAKE. Improvements in fire and burglar-proof
ment of mechanism consists of a block of wood or other
material faced with steel, iron, or leather, or other mate-spherical, or nearly spherical, burglar-proof casket, which
This invention consists, chiefly, in the employment of a
rial.
is fixed, which acts upon one end of a bent pin or its
In this block a recess is formed, into which a spring is only accessible from an opening in the side of the safe.
equivalent, one arm of which is fitted into the rod or shaft
The invention also consists in the arrangement of the
on which the brake blocks are carried, and the other end articles, which is made to draw out of the safe when re-
casket in combination with a case for books, or other
is situated parallel to the face of the block. When the quired; also in providing the safe with a platform to sup
brake is applied, the blocks, being loose upon the shaft,
accommodate themselves to the periphery of the wheels port the bookcase when drawn out.-Patent completed.
independent of each other, and the bent pin or its equiva- 3 W. R. LAKE. Improvements in electric telegraph appa-
lent being always forced into the same position, is made ratus. (A communication.) Dated January 1, 1868.
to press out the spring according to the distance the block This invention relates to the use of an induction
has turned for the purpose of clasping the wheel. When apparatus in connection with a relay at each office, and
the brake is released, the spring pressing against the arm the use of an inductive to-and-fro current to operate the
of the bent pin or its equivalent causes the block to resume relay instead of the direct or battery current.-Patent
its former position upon the shaft.-Patent abandoned.
completed.
3719 J. H. JOHNSON. Improvements in machinery or
apparatus for spinning cotton and other fibrous materials.
(A communication.) Dated December 31, 1867.

4 G. A. D. GOODYAR. Improvements in propelling boats. Dated January 1, 1868.

The object of this invention is to afford to anglers, for use in fishing punts, or to boat excursionists, a ready means of propelling, and for this purpose the inventor proposes to apply paddle-wheels or screw propellers, or both combined, to pleasure-boats, fishing-punts, or other boats or vessels, and to actuate the same by a system of lever apparatus entirely under the control of the operator.Patent completed.

5 W. STROUDLEY. Improvements in re-railing or replacing

carriages or waggons on rails of railways. Dated January 1,

1868.

The patentee applies to the rails inclined guide plates of iron, or other suitable metal, one set consisting of two right-hand guide plates, and two left-hand plates, so that carriages or waggons may be replaced from both sides of the rails. Each guide plate consists of one piece of metal, no screws or fastenings or working parts being required The plate is in the form of a tapering channel or guide, the widest part resting on the sleeper or ballast, and the upper end, being formed with a hook or under flange, is thus secured to the rail without any other fastening. One or two holes may be cut in the lower part of the plate for driving pegs into the sleeper if required to fix the plate: the tractive power of the locomotive is thus available for replacing the derailed carriage or waggon on the rail.— Patent completed.

The patentee claims, first, the so forming the tips of the spindles of spinning machines that the body of the spindle itself shall form a shoulder or enlargement at the lower portion or base of the tip, which is of reduced diameter, and the application of such a tip of a curved or helical slot or channel terminating at its upper end in the axial centre line of the spindle, substantially as and for the purpose described and illustrated by the drawings. The patentee claims the treating molten crude or cast Second, the lubricating the journals of the driving drums iron with nitrate of soda, or other solid oxygen-yielding of spinning machines by the application of a piece of substance, in a vessel mounted on trunnions; such vessel sponge, or other suitable absorbent material, saturated is provided at one end with a chamber or case to contain with oil or other liquid lubricant, and contained in a the nitrate or other substance, and, at the other end, with recess or recesses made for that purpose in the brasses or a mouth serving to receive and deliver the iron, and also bearings of the said journals.-Patent completed. as an exit for the gases passing away during the conver- 3720 A. M. CLARK, Improvements in road-sweeping sion, the arrangement being also such that the vessel machines. (A communication.) Dated December 31, 1867. may have the metal poured into it at the mouth without The chief features of improvement consist, first, in a coming in contact with the nitrate or other substance, and new mode of transmitting motion from the running may then be tipped so as to carry the nitrate or other wheel to the brush, which is effected in a direct manner substance below the molten metal, and, finally, when the by means of spur gearing, so dispensing with the endless conversion is complete, may be again tipped to pour out chain usually employed and simplifying the action. the metal at the mouth. He also claims, in treating molten Second, in the application of a universal joint connecting crude or cast iron, the pouring the nitrate of soda or other the driving pinion to the brush axis for imparting motion fusible oxygen-yielding substance in a melted state into thereto. In consequence of the inclined position of the the case or chamber in which it is used, allowing it to brush axis with regard to the axle of the machine, bevel become solid in the case or chamber, and form a mass, gearing can only be employed in connection with an inthe surface only of which can be attached by the molten termediate axis, but, according to these improvements, iron. He also claims, in treating molten crude or cast the patentee uses ordinary spur gearing, communicating iron, the closing the top of the case or chamber in which motion direct by the aid of the universal joint, which, as This invention consists in making parts of the length of the nitrate or other substance is contained beneath the before mentioned, serves to convert the pinion with the during or in the process of its formation, which the ineach carding and yarn of different colours or materials molten iron with a perforated fire tile or a slab of refrac- brush. Third, in a new mode of balancing the brush, tory stone. He also claims the treating molten crude or whereby an elastic pressure is obtained for ensuring its ventors effect by feeding in to the carding engine or cast iron with nitrate of soda or other fusible oxygen- perfect action. Fourth, in a new mode of regulating the other forms, so as to produce by the action of the machine machine materials differing in colour or kind in stripes or yielding substance by forcing the liquid nitrate or sub-sweeping action, which is effected by the aid of small stance in jets into and amongst the molten metal. He wheels or rollers, mounted on the oscillating frame carry-ings which may be spun or formed into figured or partion such different materials parti-coloured or varied cardalso claims the forcing heated air or steam through the ing the brush, their position being regulated so as to make coloured and variegated yarns by the usual or other sultsame tuyeres or orifices by which the nitrate or other it bear more or less on the ground. Fifth, in the employ-able methods.-Patent abandoned. substance is forced into the metal, so as (before the nitrate ment of an additional brush having a to-and-fro motion is supplied) to heat the said tuyeres or orifices and to (or it may be a circular brush made to rotate) placed at exclude the metal from them both before and after the the forward end of the large circular brush, serving. application of the liquid nitrate or substance. He also principally, when sweeping liquid mud, to prevent any claims, in the treatment of molten crude or cast iron, and accumulation of mud caused by the oblique position of the in the manufacture of malleable iron and steel, the use of large brush. Sixth, when the large brush is raised and apparatus arranged as is represented in the drawings. He out of action, it assumes an inclined position, in consoalso claims the treating molten crude or cast iron by quence of its being heavier at one end than the other, and, carrying nitrate of soda or other oxygen-yielding sub- to obviate this, he provides a spring to keep the brush in stance in a powdered state into and amongst the metal a horizontal position.--Patent completed. by means of a jet or jets of carbonic acid gas or other gas incapable of yielding oxygen to the molten metal. Patent completed.

3715 C. G. HILL. Improvements in the preparation of floss silk and in the manufacture of ruches. Dated December 31,

1867.

In the preparation of floss silk for the manufacture of baby ruches and other similar uses, the patentee passes it through water and then through heated rollers. He so presses it out into a broad thin band, and in this form the natural gum or cement of the silk serves to retain it, so that the floss silk after this treatment has the appearance of a woven ribbon with a satin-like face.-Patent completed.

3716 W. WILSON. Improvements in the manufacture of hals and other felted articles of wearing apparel, and in the sewing machines employed in the manufacture of hats. (Partly a communication.) Dated December 31, 1867.

3721 R. TOOTH. An improved mode of, and apparatus for,
evaporating liquids. Dated December 31, 1867.
This invention relates to the evaporation of saccharine,
saline, and other liquids, with a view to obtaining the
saccharine, saline, or other substances contained therein,
in a dry or crystalline state, and this the inventor pro-
poses to effect by bringing currents of heated air into
contact with descending streams of the liquid desired to
be concentrated.-Patent abandoned.

3722 W. and T. MITCHELL. Certain improvements in
carding engines to be employed in the process of manufacturing
felt carpeting. Dated December 31, 1867.

This invention is designed for the purpose of enabling the carding engine or felting machine to produce or, discharge, when being stripped from its doffing cylinder a fleece of wool that will be equal to the full width of a felt carpet. It consists in forming the cylinders composing the engine of large diameter, and extended widths of metal or lags of wood which are internally stayed with transverse and diagonal ribs, in such a manner that the surface or periphery of the cylinder will bear proportionate strength, durability, and equality. These surfaces, when truly turned, are covered in the usual manner with ordinary "cards," or, in order to obviate the tendency of the fleece, when being stripped, thickening towards the selvages, and leaving the centre portion thin and bare, the inventors place the cards composing the covering or outer surface of the cylinders of a periphery of the cylinder, are of a finer pitch, and are caused to become gradually coarser until they reach the outer engines; by this means the fleece is doffed from the doffing cylinder.-Patent abandoned.

This invention comprises, among other features, the
following:-What the patentee claims in respect to one
part of the invention is the forming the cone of machines
for hardening hat bodies and other felted articles of wear-
ing apparel in parts or horizontal sections, and in commu-
nicating a uniform motion to each part or section, sub-
stantially as described. He claims, as respects another
part of the invention, the combination of apron and jigger
boards working in hot water, as described. First, the
employing (in machines for stretching hat bodies) long
pressing fingers acting in combination with a skeleton or
ribbed former, as described. Second, actuating the lift-graduated pitch, that is, these cards covering the centre
ing mechanism of the skeleton or ribbed former by a cam,
in place of a crank, as heretofore. Third, actuating the
lifting mechanism of the hat blocks, and holding plates
of machines for blocking hats by cams in place of cranks,
as heretofore. The fourth part of the invention consists
in a machine for "pouncing" felt hats without changing
the hat to do the tip or brim, so that by one machine and
one operation the pouncing operation may be completed.
-Patent completed.

3717 N. SMITH. Improvements in stores. Dated December 31, 1867.

In order to increase the heating power of open stoves or fireplaces, in addition to the ordinary communication with the chimney, which can when desired be closed by a register door or damper, the inventor employs two side

3723 J. G. CROMPTON. Improvements in mechanism or apparatus to be employed in the manufacture of felt hats. Dated December 31, 1867.

This invention relates more particularly to that portion of the manufacture of felt hats termed blocking," that is, the intermediate process which converts the conicallyshaped felt into an ordinary shaped hat. To effect this the conical shape has to undergo two preparations, viz., "breaking or shaping the brim, and forming the body, during which latter process the tip or apex of the previously shaped cone is broken. The invention comprises

of cardings and yarns. Dated January 1, 1868.
6 W. and J. W. WOOD. Improvements in the manufacture

7 A. M. CLARK. Improvements in breech-loading ordnance. (A communication.) Dated January 1, 1868. This invention is not described apart from the drawings. -Patent completed.

8 H. MILWARD. Improvements in needle-cases. (A communication.) Dated January 1, 1868.

This invention consists, first, in making compound needle cases of a series of flat cases joined or connected together at their bases, so as to permit them to open out of a book, substantially as described. or close upon one another after the manner of the leaves Second, in making

compound needle cases of a series of flat cases joined or connected together at their bases by a joint pin which permits them to turn or slide upon one another after the manner of the leaves or plates of a fan, substantially as described.-Patent completed.

9 R. W. MORRELL and P. CRAVEN. Improvements in machinery or apparatus for spinning and doubling fibrous substances. Dated January 1, 1868.

upon the yarn when being wound upon the bobbin, tube, This invention relates to means of producing a drag or cop, and the object is to obtain a greater uniformity in such drag, or a more equal tension on the yarn, during the process of spinning or doubling, whereby an equal quality of yarn may be produced at a quicker rate or speed than heretofore.

For this purpose the inventors employ wings or vanes which are caused to rotate on an axis and act upon the atmosphere which will produce a certain amount of friction or retardation thereon according to the speed at which they rotate, or according to the size of the said

Wings or vanes.-Patent abandoned,

10 W. J. FRASER. Improvements in furnaces or fireplaces. Dated January 1, 1868.

This invention consists in the employment of rotating bars formed or provided with threads or projections arranged spirally, so that, by the slow rotation of the bars upon their axes, the fuel in process of combustion is carried gradually along the furnace or fireplace. The fuel may be fed by means of hoppers, and the inventor communicates motion to the bars through suitable gearing, in connection with which a fan or fans, actuated by the draught of air, may, in some cases, be employed. The final specification of this patent is not at present filed, but it is probable that an extension of time will be petitioned for.

firearms. The patentee makes a thin disc of metal with the circumference tapered or thinned down, and preferably slotted in three or more places. A cavity is made in the centre for lodging the fulminate or priming. The diameter of this disc is then reduced, so that it will enter the cartridge by rendering it concave on the under side, and it is introduced in the metallic shell, and, by pressure, or by percussion, it is flattened down until it reassumes its primitive configuration.-Patent completed.

13 A. BEARD. Improvements in furnaces and firebars. Dated January 1, 1868.

This invention consists of improved apparatus for obtaining a rocking motion of the firebars of furnaces for the purpose of breaking the clinker.-Patent abandoned.

14 T. B. DAFT. Improvements in the construction of iron ships and vessels. Dated January 1, 1868.

which to bring the materials for building from carts, &c.,
to the platform thus formed by the girders when planked.
Longitudinally, the iron columns may be connected by
bracing of the wooden poles themselves, which will be
found sufficient.-Patent completed.

24 C. LONG. A new or improved mode and apparatus for
eliminating a portion of the azote in furnaces and fireplaces,
and for utilizing the oxygen and hydrogen of water as facilita-
tors of combustion, and as fuel, or as reducers, and in some
cases as decarburators. (A communication.) Dated
January 3, 1868.

This invention is not described apart from the drawings.
-Patent abandoned.

25 J. and B. DELLAGANA.

machines, and in the manufacture of electrotype blocks to be used
Improvements in printing
in such machines. Dated January 3, 1868.
This invention is not described apart from the drawings.
appear-Patent completed.

The great length of the specification of this invention prevents us describing it here. It will probably in a future number.-Patent completed.

15 J. RAMSBOTTOM and T. M. PEARCE. Improved engines, and generators for the same, to be worked by heated air, steam, or other gases or vapours. Dated January 1, 1868.

This invention relates to a previous patent granted to the present inventor, and comprises much detail which we cannot produce here.-Patent abandoned.

16 B. VETTE. Improvements in the manufacture of crossovers, scarves, and other articles of apparel known as frame and knitted woollen goods. Dated January 1, 1868.

This invention consists in producing these articles by intervening the threads or drawing them through.-Patent

abandoned.

17 D. FOSTER. Improvements in the manufacture of anvils (of all kinds) for smiths, and every description of top and bottom faces for hammers for drawing-out purposes. Dated January 1, 1868.

The documents relating to this invention are with the law officers under objection, and cannot at present be seen.-Patent abandoned.

26 M. E. Roy and L. PREVETT. An improved receptacle for containing needles, thread, and other articles. Dated January 3, 1868.

This invention relates to the arrangement and combination in a suitable receptacle of articles necessary for a lady's worktable, consisting of pins, needles, thread, thimble, and tape measure. The receptacle the patentee prefers to form in the shape of an egg and egg cup, the top half of the egg forming the lid, which is suitably attached, or the receptacle may be of other form desired. The interior of the cup is hollowed out cylindrically to receive a vertical peg or spindle, on which fits a reel or reels containing thread. This reel is surmounted by and attached to a small cushion for carrying a thimble, which cushion may also be made to hold pins, in addition to the thimble which fits on it. Below the reel above mentioned a spring tape measure is arranged to coil round the vertical peg. the measure drawing out through a slot in the side of the egg cup, which must in this case be made of extra thickness to contain it, the measure drawing out at the side.

18 M. A. HAMILTON. An improved churn. Dated Patent completed. January 2, 1868.

This invention relates to churns in which the butter is

produced by the action of a reciprocating piston or plunger upon the milk or cream, which is contained within a cylindrical or other suitably shaped vessel. The invention consists in constructing the piston or plunger with a series of discs or rings which form chambers, whereby the air is collected and forced into and through the milk or cream during the process of churning.-Patent abandoned. 19 E. J. and W. A. KRUSS. A new or improved camera or lantern for reflecting opaque objects. Dated January 2, 1868.

This apparatus consists of an outer box or case, fitted, at one side, with a tubular mouth, similar to that employed in an ordinary magic lantern, while the opposite side is provided with a door to allow of the insertion, at a point opposite the tubular mouth, of the object to be reflected. A lamp, or a gas burner, is introduced by another door, and is placed so that the flame is between a curved reflector and two or other convenient number of concentrating lenses. The position and curve of the reflector are such that the light of the lamp or burner is reflected towards the concentrating lenses, which are placed in a direct line between the flame and the object to be reflected on the wall; the reflected rays, as well as the direct rays from the flame, thus pass through the concentrating lenses, which concentrate them upon the object to be reflected. The powerful light thus thrown on the object admits of the image being reflected through the tubular mouth, and an object glass or lens placed in the mouth magnifies the image to the desired size.-Patent completed.

20 E. IZOD. Improvements in the finishing of stays, and in means or apparatus employed therein. Dated January 2, 1868.

This invention relates to that class of stays known as stitched or sewn stays. The patentee places the stays, after they are sewn together, and the "bones" are inserted, on suitable moulds, shapes, or blocks, which are heated by steam, hot water, or other suitable means, starch, or other suitable stiffening material, being previously applied to the stays, as will be well understood. The moulds, shapes, or blocks, he constructs of glass, earthenware, china, or cast metal.-Patent completed.

21 J. Cox. Certain improvements in fastenings for sleeve links, which said improvements are also applicable to the fastening of brooch pin points, belt and other clasps, gloves, stay, and legging busks, and other dress and jewellery fastenings. Dated Jauuary 3, 1868.

An extension of time, for completing the specifications of this invention, having been petitioned for, the documents relating to the invention cannot at present be seen.

-Patent abandoned.

27 M. J. FRISBIE. Improvements in mechanism or apparatus for feeding fuel into furnaces, fireboxes, and firegrates.

Dated January 3, 1868.

the furnace, firebox, or firegrate, directly underneath and
According to this invention the fuel is introduced into
in the centre of the burning mass of fuel.-Patent com-
pleted.

28 J. T. EMMERSON and J. MURGATROYD. Improvements
n the manufacture of iron, and in the application thereof to
certain useful purposes. Dated January 4, 1868.

This invention consists in combining the iron manufactured from titaniferous ores with iron manufactured from other ores, in order to produce iron of a particularly hard, strong, solid, and tough description, which may be used in the manufacture of armour plates, ordnance, projectiles, hydraulic rams, and cylinders, and other articles, or for converting into steel.-Patent abandoned.

29 W. W. MORLEY. Printing of paper bags while in the process of making by Shaw's patent, or other bag machines, or for printing and cutting paper from the reel. Dated January 4, 1868.

The machine consists principally of a segment of a cylinder to form the table, on the top of which the types or formes wherewith to print are set in the usual way, but in chases shaped to the table. Annexed thereto is an inking slab or table, also of a cylindrical shape, so much higher than the forme table as the height of the types, or rather more; both these tables are bolted to arms that are stayed firmly together, and thus support the table which is placed with its centre of motion downwards, the highest part of it being in a horizontal line with the top of the bag machine, to which it is attached at one end. Through the arms which support the table is passed a shaft, which has its bearings firmly situated in the lower part of a suitable framework. The table can, in this way, move alternately forwards and backwards in a rocking or vibrating motion, describing the arc of a circle sufficient in extent the forme, and the printing of the bag or paper.-Patent to allow of the distribution of the ink on the table and

abandoned.

30 W. J. BLINKHORN. Improvements in the manufacture of snuffless dip candles, and in apparatus employed therein. Dated January 4, 1868.

PROVISIONAL PROTECTIONS.

Dated May 6, 1868.

1478 J. M. Stanley, East Parade, Rhyl, engineer. Improvements in the method of, and apparatus for, obtaining hot air for heating buildings. Dated June 6, 1868. 1864 G. Finnegan, Upper Abbey-street, Dublin. provements in band-saw machines. Dated June 9, 1868.

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1876 R. Husband, Manchester, hat manufacturer. Certain improvements in the method of ventilating hats or other coverings for the head. Dated June 13, 1868.

1945 C. E. Schwartz, Aske-street, Hoxton, Middlesex. brocated colours. An improved mode of, and means for, obtaining crystal Dated June 15, 1868.

Improvements in the process of, and apparatus for, producing combustible and illuminating gas.

1948 L. S. Thomassin, Rue d'Enghien, Paris, chemist.

1951 T. Kendrick, Birmingham, designer and modeller. An improved ornamentation of fenders and other useful and ornamental articles ordinarily used in connection

therewith.

Dated June 16, 1868.

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1959 D. Elder, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, engineer. provements in dredging machines, and in apparatus connected therewith. Dated June 17, 1868.

1972 A. M. Clark, Chancery-lane. Improvements in the purification of ceramic, vitrifiable, and other matters, as also of the crucibles, furnaces, or vessels used for containing the same. (A communication.) Dated June 18, 1868.

1974 J. and E. Lumley, Kirk Hamerton, Yorkshire. An improved machine for the manufacture of pills. 1976 A. Cochran, Kirktonfield, Renfrewshire, bleacher and dyer. Improvements in machinery for finishing woven fabrics.

1978 G. F. Redfern, South-street, Finsbury, Middlesex. Improvements in machinery for drawing rovings and spinning yarns of cotton, wool, and other fibres. (A communication.)

gas fitter.

1980 C. Hengst, St. George's-terrace, Fulham, Middlesex, engineer, and H. Watson, Grove-road, Fulham, Middlesex, An improved mode of, and means for, manufacturing gas for lighting and heating purposes. 1982 J. Hemington, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, corn merchant. Improvements in machinery or apparatus for grinding or sharpening the cutters of reaping and mowing machines. Dated June 19, 1868.

1983 E. R. Kaulbach, King William-street, West Strand. A new and improved rotary engine.

1984 A. Mackie, Warrington, Lancashire, newspaper proprietor. Certain improvements in machinery or apparatus for setting and distributing type, and in apparatus for preparing certain materials to be employed therewith. 1986 D. and J. Greig, Edinburgh. Improvements in lithographic printing machines, and in printing machines generally.

1988 M. P. W. Boulton, Tew Park, Oxfordshire. Improvements in apparatus for obtaining motive power by the combustion of inflammable aeriform fluids.

1989 F. B. Doering, Victoria-street, City, and R. H. Twigg, East India Avenue, City, civil engineers. Improvements in machinery for boring or working in rock, stone,

or earth.

Dated June 20, 1868.

1992 G. Owen, Compton-terrace, Islington, Middlesex, dentist. Improvements in chess boards and chess men. 1993 W. Umpherston, Loanhead. Edinburgh, engineer. Improvements in steam engines for obtaining an almost uniform speed by means of connections between the governor and an auxiliary cut-off valve.

1994 G. H. Midwood, Manchester, manufacturer. Improvements in the treatment of certain wasto yarns or threads, and in the subsequent application thereof, for the manufacture of woven fabrics.

1996 A. A. Common, South Bank, Regent's Park. Improvements in the manufacture of stench traps for sinks and drains.

1998 J. Hadley, City Flour Mills, City. Improved apparatus for cleaning and decorticating wheat.

2000 C. H. Murray, Loman-street, Southwark, Surrey, machinist. An improved device for uniting and securing the ends of straps and belts.

2002 J. Shelmerdine, manager, W. Walker, draughtsman, and E. Holt, engineer, Albion Iron Works, Miles Platting, Manchester. Improvements in valve gear for steam and other motive engines.

Dated June 22, 1868.

The patentee first stretches a length of wick (single or multiple wicks can be used in lines parallel or nearly parallel to each other) on and between fixed points, such fixed points being formed on, in, or as part of a holding and dipping frame, constructed as described. Whilst the lines of wick are so formed he dips them for a length of time in the melted composition, sufficient to coat them thinly, and yet enough to render them rigid when the composition or candle stuff has cooled; after this the lines are cut through near one row of fixed points, and the candle cores left suspended and ready for further dipping. Instead of forming candle cores he sometimes completes the dipping during the time the wick is stretched in lines, 2008 E. T. Hughes, Chancery-lane. Improvements in The holding and dipping frame consists of two longitudinal bars with projecting pins or studs formed or fitted thereon machines for polishing needles. (A communication.) 2010 W. E. Gedge, Wellington-street, Strand. Improved on both sides at short distances apart. These pins or studs are the fixed points between which the wick is stretched. means of indicating whether the doors of railway or other munication.) When the wick keep them at proper distances apart.

2006 R. and W. K. Austin, Glasgow. Improvements in rotary engines and pumps. 2007 W. Tongue, Kennington, Surrey. engineer. Improvements in machinery for preparing fibrous materials for combing and spinning.

22 J. S. COCKINGS and F. POTTS. Certain improvements in welded iron tubes for gas and other purposes where strength and lightness is required. Dated January 3, 1868. These improvements consist, first, in making welded tubes of various sizes of iron rolled with lengthway ribs either on one or both sides, whereby al! necessary strength is preserved with a great reduction of weight. Second, the improvements in relation to such tubes, after welding, consist in partially contracting the ends of such tubes, computing such contraction from the face of the ribs, Transverse pieces connect the two longitudinal bars, and carriages are securely fastened or simply closed. (A com

when the tubes are made with the ribs on the outside, or

the intermediate or reduced parts, or when the ribs are made up on the interior of the tubes; and, in connection with such contraction, the inventors purpose, when required, protecting the end of the tube by the use of a collar while inserting a ribbed drift to drive the recessed portions outwards, so as to equalize the surface of the tube at the end for the better insuring of sound tapping or screwing.-Patent abandoned.

cores or candles are made as above described, and cut off

near one row of fixed points on one of the longitudinal
bars, the transverse pieces, and one of the longitudinal
bars, can be removed, and the candle cores or candles left
suspended from a single bar.-Patent completed.

31 W. E. NEWTON. An improved mechanical arrangement
multiplying and transmitting motion for all purposes where

2011 W. A. Gilbee, trading under the name or style of L. de Fontainemoreau, South-street, Finsbury, Middlesex. Improvements in machinery or apparatus for the manufacture of cards for carding. (A communication.)

2012 M. Gray, Highbury Hill, Middlesex, engineer, and L. Gibson, Silvertown, Essex, foreman. Improvements in coating or covering electric con luctors.

2013 A. M. Clark, Chancery-lane. Improvements in

23 T. P. A. KEY. Improvements in scaffolding to be used for converting power into speed and speed into power, and for machinery or apparatus for winding thread. (A communifor the erection of houses in the streets of populous places. Dated January 3, 1868.

In place of depositing building materials on the pavement, and erecting above a light scaffold of poles, ropes, and planks, the patentee places hollow wrought-iron (preferable square, in horizontal section), on the footpath, and the ordinary wooden poles inside these columns. In some cases, the poles (not the columns) descoud into the ground; in others, to prevent slipping, he lets into.the pavement stone a small stud affixed to the base of the column. The columus are connected at the top by cross girders, all but two of the girders being of the same length. The two above excepted are variable in length, and have their outer ends flush with the curb stone, forming a jetty, by

such morement can be applied and used. (A communication.) cation.)

Dated January 4, 1868.

2014 C. Whitehouse, Bridgtown, near Cannock, StaffordThis invention cousists in the arrangement of a seriesshire, edge tool and auger maker. Improvements in mill of wheels within a wheel, and all the wheels made to work bills and picks for dressing millstones, and for dressing on and around the same shaft. This invention is not stone for other purposes, described apart from the drawings.-Patent completed.

Regiment of Artillery, Gloucester-terrace, Hyde Park, W. PATENT APPLIED FOR WITH COMPLETE SPECI- PATENTS ON WHICH THE STAMP DUTY OF £100 Improvements in firearms, in the method of discharging them, and in the cartridge.

1994 G. H. Midwood. Treatment of certain waste yarns.
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