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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, W. Clarkson, and W. C. Nicholls patented a supportive device made to prevent enlargement of hernia. The pad carriers, which may be of spring metal, are attached adjustably to a spring piece carrying an abdominal supporting plate and fastened on each side to the truss belt. The adjustable attachment may consist of a screw pin on the spring piece capable of moving in a slot in the pad carrier; or the pad carrier may have a series of perforations, through either of which the screw pin may pass; or a slot may be formed in the spring piece, through which passes the pin carrying the pad. The belt is rendered flexible by the introduction of one or more sections of india-rubber, elastic webbing, or coiled wire springs, and is narrowed at where it passes over the hip bones. It is attached to the spring piece by means of studs and may be adjusted in size by means of a buckle.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Cross, T. B. patented a suspensory bandage. This invention consists of two strips of calico stitched together at right-angles. The strip is divided behind the junction into two strips which pass around the buttocks, and in front of the junction there is a slit bound with wash-leather. The ends of the strips are fastened to a jean belt provided with loops and by buttons in front.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Guise, W. patented a surgical needle for sewing. The needle has a long groove in each side of the head pierced with four holes through which sewing-wire is passed and afterwards pulled tight.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), Fearnley Frederick William Griffith, a British subject, patented improvements in or relating to spectacles. This invention refers to improvements in or relating to spectacles, and it has more particular reference to spectacles of the kind in which the sides are provided with hinges arranged to permit them to be folded down into a plane substantially parallel with that of the lenses. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. D. Mucklow patented sanitary bandages which are formed of an absorbent pad enclosed in muslin or other suitable material and attached to or prolonged into a strip formed with a series of buttonholes by means of which it is attached to two tabs of elastic or other material sliding upon a suitable belt.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. A. McClelland & W. B. Bushnell (Lake) patented improvements in delivering measured quantities. Relates to boxes for tooth powder.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. B. Butcher patented an improvement on an inhaler. An inhaler is a medical device used to quickly administer medicine to the lungs and is most commonly used to treat asthma and other similar ailments.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1889, H.F. Williams patented an improvement on an inhaler. An inhaler is a medical device used to quickly administer medicine to the lungs and is most commonly used to treat asthma and other similar ailments.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Dunbar, A. patented a hypodermic syringe. The barrel has a portion of one side cut away, and is lined with a graduated transparent tube to enable the proper amount of the drug to be injected.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, I. B. Harris patented hot water bottles. The mouth or filler is attached by a band to the suspension band or handle, so as to be held up during the filling of the bottle.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, E. D. Staples and H. E. Ashcraft patented improvements to hospital bedsteads and cots. To enable a patient to be readily transferred from one bedstead or cot to another, the four legs support two rollers operated by cranks on which runs an endless band of woven wire.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, M. Masters & Sons (J. Masters & J. Masters) patented improvements that relate to means for adjusting the length of artificial tendons. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, S. F. Van Choate (Lake) patented antiseptics. Relates to a composition and devices for facilitating the use thereof, for restoring partially decayed matter, and for use in sick rooms, hospitals and the like for sanitary purposes.