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An Improved Tool for Extracting Weeds from the Ground.
Year: 1898

page_text: An Improved Tool for Extracting Weeds from the Ground.
I, JAMES EDWARD RANSOME, of Holme Wood, Ipswich, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is especially to extract weeds from lawns.
For this purpose I employ a pair of pincers or tongs somewhat similar in form
to smith's tongs but having sharpened ends to enable them to enter the ground
easily and preferably having long handles to avoid stooping.
The jaws of the pincers when open are nearly parallel and can then be forced
down vertically into the earth on each side of a weed. They are then closed and
get a firm grip of the top of the weed below the head which can then be easily
drawn up vertically root and all and only a small hole in the lawn is made and
the grass round is not disturbed.
An Improved Tool for Extracting Weeds from the Ground,
I, JAMES EDWARD RANSOME, of Holme Wood, Ipswich, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of this invention is especially to extract weeds from lawns.
For this purpose I employ a pair of pincers or tongs somewhat similar in form
to smith's tongs but having sharpened ends to enable them to enter the ground
easily and preferably having long handles to avoid stooping.
The jaws of the pincers when open are nearly parallel and can then be forced
down vertically into the earth on each side of a weed. They are then closed and
get a firm grip of the top of the weed below the head which can then be easily
drawn up vertically root and all and only a small hole in the lawn is made and
the grass round is not disturbed.
Figures 1 and 2 are side elevations at right angles to each other showing the
jaws closed and Figure 3 is a similar view to Figure 2 but with the jaws open
and showing the method of using the tool.
It will be observed that when in the position shown in Figure 3 there is a
layer of earth between the root of the weed and the jaws. When the jaws are
closed this earth forms a cushion preventing the jaws from coming into contact

page_text: with and cutting the root so that the root can be extracted whole which is a
matter of great importance for if only cut off or broken it is liable to grow again.
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. A tool substantially as described having a pair of pivotted jaws with shar-
pened ends which when opened are approximately parallel to each other.
2. Tools substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 16th day of June 1899.
Year: 1898

page_text: Mrs. JANET RIDDLE, 7, Carlton Road, St. John's, London, S.E., Lady. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improvement in the apparatus ordinarily used for
keeping the skirts of bicyclists from being unduly raised by the action of the
wind or otherwise.
Hitherto these contrivances have been made of elastic webbing only & this is
calculated to be harmful in as much as the elastic webbing being fixed round the
leg by its own contraction interferes with proper circulation. I propose to
obviate this by making one part of the contrivance of non elastic material fitted
with a suitable catch for looping round the leg in such a manner that the loop
shall be loose fitting to this part. I attach a piece of elastic material or tape
which forms the connection between the skirt & the rigid loop encircling the
leg. The novelty of my invention is the combination of elastic & non elastic
tapes or webs in a skirt holder for keeping the skirt from flying up when bicycling,
arranged as described.
November the Third One thousand eight hundred and ninety eight.
Mrs. Janet Riddle, 7, Carlton Road, St. John's, London, S.E., Lady, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
-
My invention relates to an improvement in the apparatus ordinarily used for
keeping the skirts of bicyclists from being unduly raised by the action of the
wind or otherwise.
Hitherto these contrivances have been made of elastic webbing only & this is
calculated to be harmful in as much as the elastic webbing being fixed round the
leg by its own contraction interferes with proper circulation. I propose to
obviate this by making one part of the contrivance of non elastic material fitted
with a suitable catch for looping round the leg in such a manner that the loop
shall be loose fitting to this part. I attach a piece of elastic material or tape
which forms the connection between the skirt and the rigid loop encircling the
leg. The novelty of my invention is the combination of elastic and non elastic

page_text: tapes or webs in a skirt holder for keeping the skirt from flying up when
bicycling, arranged as described. A is the elastic portion of the holder which
is attached to the skirt by means of the safety pin C or any other suitable arrange-
ment. B is the non elastic band or tape which is put round the leg & the length
of which is adjusted by means of the catch D or other suitable buckle or fastening.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The combination of an elastic & non elastic tape or ribbon in skirt holders to
be used for the purpose & in manner substantially as set forth.
Dated this 5th day of August 1899.
JANET RIDDLE.
A Process for Strengthening Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Dec., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 27th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Dec.,
1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Strengthening Incandescent Gas Mantles.
I, HERMANN BLAASCII, of Domstrasse 6, Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
-
The present process is intended to render mantles for incandescent gas lighting
less sensitive to destruction and to render them strong and more durable.
The process 18 as follows:-
The mantle, manufactured in the known manner, is, after it has been incinerized
and formed on the gas flame, whilst in glowing state suddenly cooled in a cold
liquid, for example distilled water
D
than 97th day of Tlacomber 1808
HERBERT HADDAN & Co,
Agents to Applicant,
18 Buckinghain Street, Strand. W C.. Lond
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Strengthening Incandescent Gas Mantles.
I, HERMANN BLAASCH, of Domstrasse 6, Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement..
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The present process is intended to render mantles for incandescent gas lighting
less sensitive to destruction and to render them strong and more durable
The process 18 as follows
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The mantle manufactured in the known manner is, after it has been incinerized
and formed on the gas flame, whilst in glowing state suddenly cooled in a cold
liquid
A suitable liquid 18 distilled water, but there may also be used distilled water
having a small percentage for example 1 per rent of a soluble salt of one or
more of the earth metals, such as cenum, lanthanum, neodymium, praseodymium,
aluminium,
yttrium, thorium, beryllium, erbium, terbium, scandium, samarium,
or the earth alkalı metal magnesium
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same 18 to be performed I declare that what
I claim 18
The process for strengthening incandescent gas mantles consisting in suddenly
cooling them when in a glowing state by plunging them in a cold liquid
Dated this 27th day of September 1899
HERBERT HADDAN & Co,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, WC
Improvements in Taps for Venting and Stoppering Bottles and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 13th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr.,
1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Taps for Venting and Stoppering Bottles and
the like.
JAMES CHARMAN, Bricklayer, New Road Refreshment House, Crawley, Sussex,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The ventilating tap is to be made of hard wood or some other hard materual is
fitted with a turn key passing through tap at right angles. The hole is to be lined
with cork to keep it air tight. The tap is to have a small hole driled through
from end to end under shouldr is a tarpered stem varing in size as required with
a large thread to fit stoppered bottles or to insert in to corks or bungs or vent
pag holes of casks or any veseal contaning liquids. The stem is to have a rubber
band under shoulder of tap to keep it perfictly air tight when fixed.
Dated this 29th day of November 1898.
JAMES CHARMAN.
Improvements in Taps for Venting and Stoppering Bottles and
the like.
JAMES CHARMAN, New Road Refreshment House, Crawley, Sussex, Bricklayer,
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 ventilating tap is to be made of hard wood or other suitable material fitted
with turn key, "A," (Fig. 1) passing through tap at right angles, the lower part
"B" (Fig. 1) a tapered stem with thread worked on same to fit stoppered bottles or
for inserting in corks, bungs, or vent peg holes of casks or any other vessel con-
taining liquids & may be varying in size. Under shoulder is an india rubber
band "C" (Fig. 1) to keep the tap air tight. The horizontal hole for turn key is
lined with cork "D" (Fig. 2) a small hole passes vertically from end to end, "E"
(Fig. 2) or & horizontally through turn key for ventilation.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim
1S:
The improved tap for venting and stoppering bottles and venting barrels and the
like as shown and described.
Improved Rein-holder for Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Rein-holder for Vehicles.
I, EDUARD MASURATH, of No. 23, Kottbuserdamm, Berlin, in the German
Empire, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained,
in and by the following statement; -
My invention relates to an improved apparatus for automatically holding fast
the driving reins of a horse or the like.
Referring to the accompanying drawing:
Figure I is a longitudinal section of the apparatus.
Figure 2 a transverse section, and
Figure 3 a view from above.
The construction and operation of this apparatus is as follows.
The base plate a possesses two projections b and c through holes in which the
apparatus is secured upon the splash-board o of the vehicle, by means of screws in
and n.
The frame has attached to it the angle piece d by means of the screw e,
which piece carries the bolt f. The said bolt f is held firmly and prevented from
displacement by means of the cams g attached to the base plate. To the bolt f
there is attached the clip i, provided with a handle h. When in use the roughened
or toothed pressure surface of the clamp i is pressed continuously downwards by
the free end of a spring k attached to the bolt whereby the reins z are held fast
against the base plate a and are thus secured against falling down.
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. An improved rein holder consisting essentially of a clamp or wedge-piece
provided with a handle and having its pressure surface roughened, pivotally con-
nected to the base plate and automatically held down by a spring, so that the
reins can be held fast between the said piece and its base plate.
2. The improved apparatus for holding reins and the like substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
DI
1011
1000
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322 High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Cartridge Cases for Breech Loading Guns.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cartridge Cases for Breech Loading Guns.
We, SIR W. G. ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & COMPANY, LIMITED, Manufacturing
Engineers, DUDLEY SINCLAIR MARJORIBANKS, Engineer, and GEORGE STUART,
Engineer, all of Elswick Works, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to prevent metal cartridge cases from bulging or
buckling when placed in the gun and the charge fired.
To obtain this result we raise, by means of a suitable tool, a band preferably
cannelured near the mouth of the case. The said band being of such
a diameter as to act as a gas check in the chamber when the case is driven home,
thereby preventing the exploded gas or other substances from entering the space
between the cartridge case and the chamber of the gun.
This device prevents the gases from passing between the case and the chamber,
thereby injuring the case and causing it to collapse, buckle or crack.
Dated this 22nd day of July 1898.
Χαρτονος
We, SIR W. G. ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & COMPANY, LIMITED, Manufacturing
Engineers, DUDLEY SINCLAIR MARJORIBANKS, Engineer, and GEORGE STUART,
Engineer, all of Elswick Works, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 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 prevent metal cartridge cases from bulging or
buckling when placed in the gun and the charge fired.
To obtain this result we raise, by means of a suitable tool, a band preferably
cannelured near the mouth of the case, the said band being of such

page_text: a diameter as to act as a gas check in the chamber when the case is driven home,
thereby preventing the exploded gas or other substances from entering the space
between the cartridge case and the chamber of the gun.
This device prevents the gases from passing between the case and the chamber,
thereby injuring the case and causing it to collapse, buckle or crack.
The drawing hereto annexed shows a portion of a cartridge case with a projecting
cannelured band near its mouth.
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 cartridge case having near its mouth a slightly projecting band, plain or
cannelured, to act as a gas check, substantially as described.
Dated this 20th day of March 1899.
SIR W. G. ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. LIMITED,
D. S. MARJORIBANKS.
GEORGE STUART.
A. NOBLE,
Director.
A. PHALP,
For Secretary.
Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1898
WRI LEIE DI FULTIVATION.
Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings.
A communication from ALOIS FEIX, of Le Puy (Haute Loire), in France,
Engineer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT, of 111, Hatton Garden, in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to ball bearings and is illustrated, by way of example,
in the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section and Fig. 2
a front elevation.
The chief idea of the invention is to enable balls to be placed in bearings
adapted to be used for transmission of all kinds, as, for instance in fixed bear-
ings, oscillating bearings, depending brackets etc.
An efficient adjustable bearing is obtained by means of a cheap and practical
construction such as shown in the accompanying drawing in which a ring A
is secured to the transmission shaft M by means of a key N or a screw, or in
other suitable manner.
To the ring A are secured, say, by screws B on the right and left hand sides,
ball cups CC, which therefore rotate with the shaft.
The rings A and cups C C¹ are concentric with the axis of the bearing E and
its cap F.
Corresponding cups G G¹ are secured to the bearing and its cap by say, three
screws H, HH, whereby the cups G G¹ may be adjusted nearer to or farther
away from the balls L as required.
In order to obtain in an easy manner an exact and simultaneous adjustment on
the whole circumference of the cups G G₁ the screws H H H are provided or
formed with toothed pinions Y around which a chain Y is placed, and by means
of which all the screws may be simultaneously operated.
The ball cups C C¹ and G G¹ are made in two halves to enable them to be ex-
changed without removing the transmission shaft.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
--
1. A ball-bearing the use of ball cups C C¹ in one or two parts secured to a
ring as A connected to the shaft and which thereby rotates them.
2. In combination with ball cups of the kind described corresponding ball
cups G G in one or two parts adjustable by means of screws which also prevent
the cups from turning.
3. In combination with ball cups of the kind described toothed wheels engaging
with a chain for the purpose of adjusting the ball cups.

page_text: 4. In combination with adjustable ball cups of the kind described an ordinary
bearing in which the ball cups C C and G G¹ are placed.
5. The combination and arrangement of parts. constituting the complete ball
bearing for shafts substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 12th day of August 1898.
VO 17 f ¡
DBOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Redhill Printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office, by Malcomson & Co., Ltd.-1898
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Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Sandal-wood Oil for the Production of Santalol.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1898-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Sandal-wood Oil
for the Production of Santalol.
We, CARL ALBERT STECHE, Dr. Phil., HANS STECHE, and THEODOR HABENICHT,
all of 6, Schreber Strasse, Leipzig, in the German Empire, Chemical Manufac-
turers, 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, reference being had to the accompanying drawings and
to the letters and figures marked thereon, that is to say: -
This invention relates to the treatment or purification of sandal wood oil and
to products obtained therefrom.
East Indian sandal-wood oil, as at present known contains chiefly about
90 per cent. of alcoholic compounds, belonging to the sesqui-terpen-alcohols,
CHO., and usually called santalol. It contains, besides esters, sesquiterpenes,
aldehydes and other bodies, powerful aromatic compounds not yet described.
According to one mode of carrying out our invention we proceed as follows:-
We mix with 6 kilo. of East Indian sandalwood-oil a solution of 06 kilo. of
caustic soda or caustic potash, or other suitable alkali in 2 kilo. ethyl alcohol of
90 per cent.
The whole is either left to itself, or is boiled for two hours, to saponify the
sandal-wood oil. The product of the reaction, freed from the ethyl alcohol and
alkali is repeatedly fractionated either with superheated steam or in vacuo.
The pure santalol, (or as we name the purified product "Gonorol ") is a colorless,
thick oil, which boils under ordinary atmospheric pressure at 3030-306° (Centi-
grade), is dissolved in three parts of diluted ethyl alcohol of 70 per cent. at 20°,
and has a specific gravity equal to 0.979-0980 at 15°.
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: -
1. The herein described process for producing santalol, by saponifying East
Indian sandal-wood oil, and fractionating the product of the reaction with over-
heated steam in vacuo.
2. The manufacture of pure santalol, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated thin 92nd dow of Tune 1908
Dated this 22nd day of June 1908.
ERNEST DE PASS,
Chartered Patent Agent,
78, Fleet Street, London, and 5A, Market Street, Nottingham,
Agent for the Applicante.
Improved Means for Securing Pulleys and Wheels on Shafts.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Securing Pulleys and Wheels on Shafts.
I, HUGO LUDWIG HERMSDORF, Proprietor of the Firm of Louis Hermsdorf, of
Rochlitzer Strasse, Chemnitz, Kingdom of Saxony, Empire of Germany, Manu-
facturer, 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 present invention relates to means for securing or clamping pulleys and
wheels to their shafts, and consists in the arrangement of a wedge roll located
movably in the middle of the boss of the pulley or wheel, the boss being pro-
vided with an eccentrically bored cavity for the reception of the said wedge roll.
And in order to render the present invention more easily intelligible the said
invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, and
Fig. 2 a cross section of the improved means for securing pulleys and wheels
to their shafts.
On the shaft a, the pulley or wheel b is mounted, the hub of which is bored
out eccentrically at its central part, so as to form a cavity extending about 3/5 of
the length of the hub. Thus the axis of the borings in the hub, at the ends
and at the middle of same, do not coincide. The wedge roll or cylindrical bolt c,
adapted to be located in the said cavity is slightly shorter than the width of
the cavity of the hub and therefore has free play between the shaft and the hub.
As soon as the pulley is rotated by means of a rim or rope, for instance in
the direction of the arrow, Fig. 2, at first the pulley slides or runs idly on the
shaft until the wedge roll c is raised by the inner surface of the hub of the
pulley from its undermost position and will move to the position as shown in
the drawing. Thereby the wedge roll is pressed against the circumference of
the shaft and an effective coupling of the pulley with the shaft is attained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim, is:-
A device for coupling pulleys and wheels to their shafts, consisting of an
interior eccentrically bored out cavity in the boss or hub of the pulley or wheel
and a cylindrical bolt loosely mounted therein and adapted to clamp the wheel
and shaft when one or the other is rotated in the manner and for the purpose
substantially as described.
AMBROSE MYALL,
2, Lancaster Place, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Metallic Coil Springs.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVIDIUNAL DICITICALION.
Improvements in Metallic Coil Springs.
I, WALTER DRUMMOND, of The Glasgow Railway Engineering Company, Helen
Street, Govan, Lanarkshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This invention relates to springs such as are made from steel bars wound into
helical or other coils and used under compression or in tension; and it has for
its object to lighten the springs or lessen the weight of material employed in
their production whilst rendering them less liable to fracture under shock or
sudden stress.
Under the invention the bar from which the spring is produced is rolled with
a deep longitudinal groove or recess so as to make it of approximately U-shape
in cross section and it is coiled into helical or other like form with the groove
on the inner side of the convolutions of the spring so formed. The side of the
bar which forms the outer contour of the spring's convolutions may be flat or
rounded or of any other shape.
By so grooving the bar from which the spring is made, the weight of material
in the finished spring may be greatly reduced without lessening its strength,
and in case of concussion the grooved portion of the spring may yield or collapse
and avoid possible fracture.
Improvements in Metallic Coil Springs.
I, WALTER DRUMMOND, of The Glasgow Railway Engineering Company, Helen
Street, Govan, Lanarkshire, 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 springs such as are made from steel bars wound into
helical or other coils and used under compression or in tension and it has for
its object to lighten the springs or lessen the weight of material employed in
their production whilst rendering them less liable to fracture under shock or
sudden stress.

page_text: The invention is illustrated by the acompanying drawing, which is an elevation
partly in section of the improved spring.
The bar A from which the spring is produced is rolled with a deep longitudinal
groove or recess A¹ so as to make it of approximately U-shape in cross section,
and it is coiled into helical or other like form with the groove on the inner side of
the convolutions of the spring so formed. The side of the bar which forms the
outer contour of the spring's convolutions may be flat or rounded or of any other
shape.
By so grooving the bar A from which the spring is made, the weight of material
in the finished spring may be greatly reduced without lessening its strength, and
in case of concussion the grooved portion of the spring may yield or collapse and
avoid possible fracture.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A metallic coil spring made from a bar having a deep groove or recess formed in
Improvements in Mechanical Digesters or Mixers.
Year: 1898

page_text: ARTHUR GODDARD, 216, Lower Road, Deptford, London, S.E., Surrey, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
It consists of a hollow vessel in halves and fastened together, inside of which
are vanes rotated by a crank handle by which means ingredients may be digested
or mixed together.
In its application the arrange is as follows.
It consists of a hollow vessel in halves and fastened together as per annexed
drawing.
Hollow vessel A. In the centre of this vessel is a spindle C centrally fitted on
which are fixed arms or vanes B, which are perforated, on the spindle C is fixed a
winch on crank handle D.
The ingredients to be mixed or digested are put into the vessel thro the hopper
or feeder F, and coming into contact with the arms or vanes B, the action of
which when they are rapidly rotated by the crank handle 1 compounds the
ingredients after which the vessel is emptied through the drawing off cock E.
April 18th 1898.
ARTHUR GODDARD.
Improvements in Mechanical Digesters or Mixers.
I, ARTHUR GODDARD, of 216, Lower Road, Deptford, London, in the County
of Surrey, 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 improvements in mechanical digestors or mixers, which
consists of a hollow vessel in halves and fastened together, inside of which are
vanes rotated by a crank-handle by which means ingredients may be digested or
mixed together.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a side elevation.
Fio 2 is a front elevation.

page_text: In carrying my invention into practice I construct a hollow vessel or drum a
and fasten the same together by rivets. At the top of the aforesaid drum al fix
a hopper or feeder b through which I pass the materials or ingredients to be
amalgamated together into the interior of the drum a. The drum is supported
on a base c. A valve or outlet d with handle e is fitted to the front of the drum
near the base. In the centre of the drum a I place a horizontal spindle mounted
in bearings, and on this said spindle I slide on and fix by set screws y perforated
arms or vanes h with a winch or crank-handle i.
The ingredients to be mixed or digested are put into the vessel or drum a through
the hopper or feeder b and coming into contact with the arms or vanes h the action
of which when they are rapidly rotated by the crank handle compounds the
ingredients, after which the vessel is emptied through the drawing off valve d.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The machanical digestor or mixer, substantially as above described in this
specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 3rd day of January 1899.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Washing Machines.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Washing Machines.
I, JOHAN PETTER ISAKSEN, of Skien, in the Kingdom of Norway, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
The object of this invention relates to an improvement in washing machines
for clothes or the like, of the type in which the clothes, together with soap and
water, are agitated in an oscillating box. The improvement consists in the new
and practical arrangement, by which the oscillating movement of the 'box is
effected.
-
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which :-
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the washing apparatus, provided with the
suspension arrangement.
Figure 2 is a side view of a part of the suspension arrangement.
Figure 3 is a plan view of the same.
The apparatus consists essentially of an upper oscillating box A, which contains
the clothes, soap and water, and of the support for the same, consisting of a frame B,
provided with feet. The suspension and oscillating arrangement consists of a
bearing device k, resting on the frame B; the upper part of this bearing device
forms a curved rack, which corresponds with the similar curved rack or segment 1,
secured to the box A in such a manner that the segment 1 rolls or oscillates on the
segmental part of the bearing device k when the box A is oscillated by means of
the arm d. It results that the pendulum movement or oscillation of the box takes
place continuously and uniformly along the curved racks whilst the labour necessary
for the agitation of the apparatus is reduced.
On the faces k 1 which are in contact are a series of teeth n and hollows m as
shewn in Figures 2 and 3, which during the movement work in each other, thereby
securing the exact oscillation of the box A.
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. A washing machine for clothes or the like, characterised by a box (A)
oscillating on the support (B) and being provided with a segment (1) which
during the oscillating movements of the box works on a similar segment (k) fixed
on the support.
2. A washing apparatus of the kind described in Claim 1, the segmental pieces
(k and 1) being provided with corresponding grooves or teeth (n) and notches (m)
substantially as set forth and shewn.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Briquettes or Fuel Blocks.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1898-Accepted, 27th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Briquettes or Fuel Blocks.
I, BERNHARD FROHLICH, of Constantinstiasse 7, Reudnitz, near Leipzig, in the
German Empire, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement
This invention relates to briquettes or fuel blocks and its object is to 80 construct
them that they will permit the free passage of au and thus ensure complete
combustion
This result is achieved by moulding or forming the briquettes with perforations,
holes, or passages, or by making them of such a shape that they will, when in a
furnace of the like, be in contact at as few points as possible. Free cuculation of
air through the mass of fuel is thus allowed
The appended drawings to which reference is hereinafter made illustrate several
forms of the improved briquette
Figure 1 represents a globular or spherical briquette
Figure shows a cylindrical one with rounded ends
Figure 3 illustrates a many sided block, the ends of which are priemidal
Figure 4 is an illustration of a flat briquette with the corners cut off
In all these forms the briquettes a are shewn with perforations b The forma
shewn in Figures 1 to 3, however, may be formed or moulded without the perfora-
tious, as they are of shapes which prohibit them lying in intimate contact upon
the grate, and spaces are thus left between the briquettes and between tho
briquettes and the fire bars to allow of the free passage of air
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 18-
Briquettes or fuel blocks which are so constructed or formed that they come into
contact at as few points as possible or are provided with perforations or passages
80 that when in place within a furnace or the like they permit the fire passage
of air, substantially as herein before described and as illustrated by the
accompanying drawings
Datad than 6th d of Tuna A D 1808
, cigar
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd June, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Mar., 1899-Accepted, 20th May, 1899
I, WILLIAM NAISMITH CHRISTIE, of 102, Pleasance, Edinburgh, Pipe Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in smoking pipes, cigar and cigarette
holders, and has for its object to provide a cool and enjoyable smoke.
In carrying out my invention I provide one or more ventilators in the bowl or
shank of the pipe, cigar or cigarette holder, which is or are inserted between the
burning tobacco and the mouth of the smoker.
Dated this 20th day of June 1898.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Applicant's Patent Agents.
I, WILLIAM NAISMITH CHRISTIE, of 102, Pleasance, Edinburgh, North Britain,
Pipe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
nanner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and a-certained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in smoking pipes, cigar and cigarette
holders, and has for its object to provide a cool and enjoyable smoke.
In carrying out my invention I provide one or more ventilators in the bowl or
shank of the pipe, cigar or cigarette holder, which is or are inserted between the
burning tobacco and the mouth of the smoker.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried
into effect, I have hereunto appended one sheet of drawings, of which,
Figure 1 is a side elevation of pipe shewing my improvements.
Figure 2 is section of part of bowl of pipe shewing my improvements.
Figure 3 is separate view of ventilator.
A is the bowl of the pipe, B the opening into which the ventilator C is placed.
The ventilator is made of a circular perforated disc with prongs d, which are beni
round the inside of the bowl to retain ventilator in its proper position.
Although I have only shewn in the drawings one ventilator, more may be
applied is desired.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;-
In smoking pipes, cigar and cigarette holders, inserting in the bowl or shank of
such, between the burning tobacco and the mouth of the smoker, one or more
ventilators, substantially as and for the purposes herein before described and illus-
trated in the accompanying sheet of drawings.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Applicant's Patent Agents.
An Improved Hook or Hank.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hook or Hank.
I, GEORGE SIM MUNRO, Naval Architect, 42, Crawfurd Street, Greenock, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
"
The "hank" is an elongated calliper eye on hook principle, of common link
shape looking on face and of Y form looking on edge, the hooks
A" are
slightly tapered and well rounded at points, each point is turned in to prevent the
hank shaking off and running gear fouling it. It can be wrought, rolled or
cast from steel or iron (finished black or galvanized) or any other metal or alloy,
and in section, can be either circular, square, triangular or any special section.
The invention is to expedite the bending on of staysails and jibs to stays, and
trysails or jib-headed topsails to wire or rod jackstays so fitted. It is also for use
in setting awnings and weather cloths, and for hanging curtains and screens and the
like.
It is especially adaptable for racing and other yachts or craft owing to its utility
of being portable.
In the process of bending herein mentioned the hank is rove through the stay-
holes or circlets, then shipped on stay, ridge or jackstay.
Dated this 30th day of June 1898
An improved Hook от папк.
GEORGE SIM MUNRO, Naval Architect, 42, Crawfurd Street, Glebe, Greenock, 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 "hank" is an elongated calliper eye on hook principle, of common link
shape looking on face, and of Y form looking on edge as illustrated in the accom-
panying drawing. The hooks A, B are slightly tapered and well rounded at points,
each point is turned in to prevent the hank shaking off and running gear fouling
it. It can be wrought rolled or cast from steel or iron (finished black or galvanized)
or any other metal or alloy, and in section can either be circular, square, triangular
or any special section.
The invention is designed to expedite bending staysails and jibs to stays, try-

page_text: sails or jibheaded topsails to wire or rod jackstay so fitted, and joining the leach of
torpedo nets together. It is also for use in setting awnings, weather cloths, curtains,
screens, and the like. It is especially adaptable for head sails of racing and other
yachts or craft owing to its utility of being portable.
In the process of bending herein mentioned, the hank is rove through the
stay holes or circlets then shipped on stay, ridge or jackstay. For joining together
torpedo nets, the hank is slipped over leach rope and adjacent cringle of adjoining
net.
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 A simple dateakable and nontable labour saving onrlionce dispensing with
proved Method or Means for Obtaining Decorative Effects for Theatres and other places
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 16th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
Improved Method or Means for Obtaining Decorative Effects for
Theatres and other places
I, JAMES HONT, of 8, Shore Arbroath, N. B, Decorative Artist, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows,-
This invention relates to improved method or means for obtaining decorative
effects for theatres or other places, and my invention consists in the employment
of gelatine, which I mould or other wise form or shape into leaves, flowers, branches,
or other devices in imitation either of natural or ai tificial objects which devices I
then preferably illuminate by means of electric or other suitable light
The gelatine may be coloured or may be rendered in parts opaque so as to give
additional decorative effect where desired and said gelatine may be also employed to
form statuary or other ornamental designs
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improved method or means for Obtaining Decorative Effects for
Theatres and other places.
I, JAMES HONT, of 8, Shore Arbroath, N. B, Decorative Artist, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be pei-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement.
This invention relates to an improved method or improved means for obtaining
decorative effects for theatres or other places and my invention consists in the
employment of gelatine which I mould or otherwise form or shape into leaves,
flowers branches or other devices in imitation either of natural or artificial objects
which devices I then preferably illuminate by means of electric or other suitable
light
The gelatine may be coloured or may be rendered in parts opaque so as to give
additional decorative effect and if desired the gelatine may be used in the sheet
and form a coating only on a papier mache, plaster, stucco on other article and
among the devices to which my improved method or means of ornamentation
readily lends itself are leaves, flowers, statuary medallions rocks and caves arches
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page_text: and picture frames but the foregoing is merely a selection of a large number of
devices to which my invention is applicable and I wish it to be understood that I
do not limit the application of my invention to the said articles or devices. I
also illuminate the gelatine by placing suitable lights around, or behind it
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 18.
The employment of solid and sheet gelatine for the production of decorative
effects substantially as set forth
Postal Wrapper for Photographs or Letters or like Articles.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
Postal Wrapper for Photographs or Letters or like Articles.
HERBERT WALTER BOUGHTON, Printer, King Street, Thetford, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows: -
A sheet of card board leather board or like material of any size is folded into
three parts, one part forms a flap which is cut to a special shape and slipped into
a slot cut in first fold, the ends are fastened with wire staples or any other metal
fastening to prevent contents slipping out, after flap is slipped into slot a label
is gummed over where flap enters which seals the packet & prevent wrapper open-
ing during transmission.
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£ 1000
I, HERBERT WALTER BOUGHTON, of King Street, Thetford, in the County of
Norfolk, Printer, 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 carrying my invention into practice, I take a sheet of card board, leather
board, or other like material of any size and fold the same into three parts, viz. :—
the front c the back f and the flap a. The flap a is cut to a special shape and is
slipped into a slot cut in the front fold c, as in Fig. 3. The ends are fastened
together with wire staples e or by any other suitable metallic fasteners to prevent
the contents slipping out. The slot b is finished off at each end with a hole d
which is punched out by the usual cutting tool.
After the flap a is slipped into slot b as in Fig. 3, a label gummed
over where
the flap a enters as shown by dotted lines, which seals the packet and prevents
the wrapper opening during transmission.
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 a postal wrapper for photographs, letters, or other like articles, the com-
bination of the various parts constructed in the manner described in the above
specification and according to the accompanying drawing.
2. In a postal wrapper for photographs, letters, or other like articles, the com-

page_text: bination of the front and back folds secured together by wires with the flap
slipping into a slot, substantially as herein described for the purpose specified.
3. In a postal wrapper for photographs, letters, or other like articles, the com-
bination of a slot b cut with a punched hole d at each end to receive the flap a,
substantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of An 1900
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Attaching Door Knobs or Handles to their Spindles.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Attaching Door Knobs or Handles to their
Spindles.
I, HARRY MORLEY WILLIAMS, of 49, Pyle Street, Newport, Isle-of-Wight,
Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
_
This invention relates to improvements in attaching door knobs or handles
to their spindles by means of which the necessity for the use of springs or screws
which so often break or get out of order is obviated.
According to this invention one of the handles is fixed to the spindle in the
ordinary manner and the other end of the spindle is formed with ratchet teeth.
The collar of the loose handle is formed with a dovetail slot passing through
the same and I provide a steel block or plate which fits accurately the said slot.
its lower edge being bevelled to engage with the teeth on the spindle.
I also provide a loose collar fitting closely around the handle collar formed
with a circular flange which is screwed to the face of the door.
In order to fix the handle the loose collar is placed over the shank and the
handle put on the end of the spindle.
The catch is then forced into the slot and the handle pushed as far as it will
go upon the spindle.
The catch is then pushed in to engage with the teeth of the spindle and the
loose collar placed over the collar of the handle and screwed in position against
the side of the door.
out.
The loose collar thus extends over the end of the catch and prevents it falling
The handle which may be made of brass china glass or other materials is thus
securely fixed and can only be taken off by shifting the loose collar and raising
the catch out of gear with the ratchet teeth.
Dated this 22nd day of January 1898.
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Attaching Door Knobs or Handles to their
Spindles.
I, HARRY MORLEY WILLIAMS, of 49, Pyle Street, Newport, Isle-of-Wight,
Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
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page_text: dovetail slot e and the catch or locking plate f fitting within the said slot,
all arranged and operating substantially as described and for the purposes
specified.
Dated this 22nd day of October 1898.
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.