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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), Arnold Morley Willis, a British subject, and Brecknell, Willis & Company Limited patented improvements in or relating to markers for tennis courts and for other surfaces. In 1928 Brecknell, Willis and Co., of Bristol and Chard, was formed and Mr. Willis became Chairman and Managing Director. This Company was one of the pioneers of electric traction systems and was associated with the construction of electric tramway and trolleybus systems in all parts of the world. Mr. Willis travelled widely, advising undertakings on their electrical installations. He held world patent rights for many tramcar, trolleybus and other appliances, including the Brecknell-Willis trolley base, which is used in all parts of the world on electric traction systems, and at the same time he helped to develop the use of electric traction and power in many industrial and manufacturing works in this country. His keen engineering instinct also led him to the manufacture of many improved forms of industrial appliances, and his influence in this field will be felt for many years to come. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, J. Lovatt patented improvements relating to striking-bags for practicing boxing. Consists of vulcanized India-rubber casing covered with cloth or other suitable material, and preferably of a globular form, which is adjustably carried on a rubber core or band attached to the floor at one end and to the ceiling at the other.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Earle, T. B. invented a support system for lawn-tennis nets. For this invention, the lower end of the pole is fitted with a pin, and the upper end is provided with a metal band, fitted with eyes to which are secured two iron guy rods, the lower ends of which are flanged and fixed to the ground by pins. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), Hoel Vaughan Morgan, a British subject, patented means for playing a miniature table game of golf.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, D’Arcy-Irvine, J. patented a line-throwing apparatus for fire-escape use. This invention relates to a gun and projectile for throwing a line into a building on fire. The projectile, when home, projects beyond the barrel, and has an eye in its head through which the line is passed.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, W. Sanday and H. Parr patented improvements to the net-supports for lawn-tennis. A base-plate carries a socket into which fits a fixing-screw secured by a set-screw.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), Juan Valbonesi, of the Argentine Republic, subject of the King of Italy, patented improvements in inflatable balls for use in ball games such as football. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, Ferens, R., and Love, J. H. patented a gully trap to prevent ingress of foul air. Upon the top of the gully trap a dished receiver is fixed. The opening in this receiver is rabbeted to accommodate a grit pan and grating. 

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1888, A. M. Palmer patented improvements to groin protectors for cricket players. A shield of molded leather, hard rubber or similar material has attached to its edge a soft padding which may be formed of a caoutchouc tube stuffed with cotton.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), 

L.A. Young Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, USA, patented improvements in tubular tapered steel shafts particularly for golf clubs.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet),

Malcolm Mark Polhill, a professional golfer and a British subject, patented improvements in golf club shafts.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), Harold Gibson Barrett, a citizen of the United States of America, manufacturer and designer, patented a golf club head.  

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), John Vernon Pugh of Meriden House, Meriden, in the County of Warwick, a British subject, patented improvements in and relating to balls such as golf balls. This patent provides an improved method or means of producing a uniform and symmetrical patterned outer surface on the golf ball.

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On this original linen-backed lithograph from 1932 (includes original specification sheet), F. H. Ayres Limited patented improvements in or relating to golf bags.Established in 1810, London, F H Ayres were one of the oldest retailers of sporting equipment in the United Kingdom. They added golf clubs to their range during the mid 1880's using various club makers to produce clubs bearing their own brand name. Business was so brisk that they even ran their own forge to produce the iron heads. They introduced their own cleek mark, the Maltese Cross at the beginning of the 1900's. They also sold clubs from a number of the recognized makers, often specializing in patented models and were given exclusive sales rights for these clubs. They eventually sold out to Slazenger.