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Improvements in or relating to Violins and like Stringed Instruments.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1894-Accepted, 23rd June, 1894
COMI DUIE
Improvements in or relating to Violins and like Stringed
Instruments.
I GEORGE CHISHOLM Runkerry Bushmills Ireland Coachman do hereby
declare the nature of this invention 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 violins and like stringed instruments and especially to
the tail pieces of the same, and has for its object to increase the power and tone of
such instruments.
The tail piece is preferably of metal and is of the usual shape, and fixed to the
violin in any ordinary manner.
At its upper end is fitted a number of pegs, four in the case of violins, loosely
rivetted, so that they may be turned round to any desired position. These are
each formed with a groove or neck portion, in or over which the strings are placed,
and an enlarged upper portion with a perforation. This arrangement allows
double strings to be used, each string being fastened at its ends to the turning
pegs, and doubled around the corresponding peg of the tail piece. A small key
is employed which can be inserted in the holes of the pegs, turning them if
required to obtain an equal pitch for the two portions of the string.
This construction of tail piece is equally applicable to the ordinary arrangement
of single strings.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a plan of the tail piece with strings attached,
Fig. 2 is an end view and
Fig. 3 shows the key by which the pegs are turned.
A, is the tail piece of the usual or any other form found desirable, and preferably
of metal. At the upper end are fitted the pegs B loosely rivetted or fastened
to A so that they can be turned. They are formed with a neck 6 or groove,
around which the strings C, are placed as shown in Fig. 1. The perforations b¹
at the upper part of the pegs serve for the insertion of the key D shown in
Fig. 3, for turning purposes.
Other forms of key may be employed and the upper part of the peg otherwise
formed to receive them.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A improved tail piece for violins and like instruments, having at its upper
end a set of loosely rivetted pegs, with means for turning them, and a groove
or neck around which the strings can be wound.
2. The improved metal tail piece for violins and like instruments having loosely
rivetted pegs formed with groves and perforations for turning, substantially as
described and shown in the accompanying drawings and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 3rd day of May 1894.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
A Spring Apparatus for Projecting Balls for Use in Games.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 12th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 14th Sept., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Spring Apparatus for Projecting Balls for Use in Games.
WILLIAM BROOKES Carpenter 1 Augusta Street Splotlands Cardiff do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
The invention consists of a brass tube which by the aid of a swivel & spring is
used for projecting balls upon a skittle or bagatelle board with the precision
necessary to strike the skittles or pins, the shooting of the ball or balls from the
tube is caused by the spring and may be placed in any position by the swivel so as
to strike the object at which the aim is taken with complete accuracy.
A. Tube B. Pivot or centre screw-C. Sliding block-D. Spiral spring-
E. Check straps-F. Pin (sliding)-G. Slot-H. Cushion-I. Ball-M. Resting
(brass) rod.
Dated this 10th day of November 1894.
WILLIAM BROOKES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Spring Apparatus for Projecting Balls for Use in Games.
WILLIAM BROOKES, 1, Augusta Street, Roath, Cardiff, Carpenter, 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:
Referring to the drawings left with my Provisional Specification this invention
consists of a brass tube and spiral spring acting on a pivot, or centre screw, by
means of which a ball or balls can be projected with the necessary force and
precision of aim to strike the object aimed at.
A. Tube. B. Pivot or centre screw. C Sliding block. D. Spiral spring.
E Check straps. F Pin (sliding). G. Slot. H Cushion. I. Ball. J. Resting
(brass) rod.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination of parts constituting the apparatus so as to project balls for
use in skittles, or other games, as shown in drawings left with Provisional
Specifications.
Dated this 10th day
At 100%
WILLIAM BROOKES.
Improvements in the Method of Soling and Heeling Boots and Shoes with Rubber.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 29th Sept., 1894
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Improvements in the Method of Soling and Heeling Boots and
Shoes with Rubber.
I, THOMAS MCCULLOCH, of the Midland Rubber Co., 107, Godwin Street,
Bradford, in the County of York, Rubber 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 :-
This invention relates to certain improvements in the soling and heeling of
ordinary leather boots and shoes with rubber.
Hitherto, when it is desired to sole or heel a boot or shoe with rubber, the
surface of the sole or heel of the boot must be thoroughly cleaned and prepared to
receive a solution which forms the union of the rubber sole or heel to that of the
boot.
Attempts have been made to secure the sole or heel direct to the boot or shoe
by nails, but this mode of securing them is of a very temporary character, as the
nails work loose in the rubber, that is to say, as hitherto constructed of uniform
temper.
My improvement consists in composing a rubber sole of two layers, the outer one
of ordinary soft rubber and the inner one of harder tempered. Such combination
enables me to nail the sole or heel direct on to the shoe or boot, as the harder
rubber holds the nails in position, or in other words the nails do not work out, as
hitherto.
I am thus enabled in a few minutes to sole and heel a pair of boots.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
The herein before described method of soling and heeling boots and shoes, the
essential novelty of such consisting in forming the india rubber sole or heel of
different tempers, whereby the same is capable of being securely nailed substantially
in the manner hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 25th day of August 1894.
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Explosive Compounds.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Sept., 1894
Explosive Compounds.
I, GEORGE JOHANN BUECHERT, of 325 Oak Street, in the City and County
of San Francisco, State of California U.S.A., Chemist 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 explosive compound. It consists in the
combination of sulphate or chloride of ammonia and the nitrate of an alkali such
as nitrate of soda with wood-pulp and nitro-glycerine.
The object of my invention is to so protect the particles of sulphate or chloride
of ammonia from contact with the particles of the nitrate as to prevent the
transformation of these two substances into sulphate of soda and nitrate of
ammonium which will take place if they are brought into contact with each
other under ordinary conditions, and such transformation renders them useless for
the purpose desired.
In the preparation of my compound I take the sulphate of ammonia reduced to
the proper condition for the formation of powder, and I mix with it a small
proportion of a coating substance, such as oleate of aluminium.
In 100 pounds by weight I take 85 parts sulphate of ammonia, and about
15 parts of the coating substance which is intimately mixed with the sulphate of
ammonia until it forms a coating for the particles, and thus prevents their forming
such contact with the nitrate of soda or other alkali, as will allow of the chemical
change taking place in the two substances which it does by preventing any direct
contact between the particles of the two substances.
When this coating has been effected I take by weight 30 parts of sulphate of
ammonia, 40 parts nitrate of soda, and mix with them 5 parts of wood pulp and
then add 25 parts of nitro-glycerine. This forms a very effective high explosive,
and by reason of the coating I am enabled to employ the two substances, sulphate
or chloride of ammonia with the nitrate of an alkali, and to maintain the powder
thus made in an unchanged condition.
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 :-
1st. A compound consisting of sulphate or chloride of ammonia and nitrate of
enda with a protective coating whereby actual contact between the particles of
the two substances is prevented, and wood pulp and nitro-glycerine, substantially
as described.
2nd. The method of preventing the chemical interchange taking place when
sulphate or chloride of ammonia and nitrate of soda are mixed, consisting in coating
the particles of sulphate or chloride of ammonia with a protective substance,
substantially as herein described.
Dated this 21st day of August 1894.
Improved Ferrule for Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Ferrule for Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, and the like.
We, JOHN HURLOCK, Bookkeeper, and SYDNEY HUBLOCK, Insurance Clerk,
both of 12 Birk Lea Street, Bradford, in the County of York, 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:-
Our invention relates to those caps or ferrules used for protecting the end of
walking sticks and the like, and consists of forming the external surface, such
ferrules or caps with a partly or wholly roughened surface so that a match may be
easily struck or ignited thereon, said roughening being effected by stamping, rolling
or other suitable means.
Three ferrules A. B. C. constructed according to our invention are shown in the
accompanying drawings, Figs. 1, 2 and 3, but it will be obvious that the shape and
size of the ferrule and nature of the roughening may be modified as found
desirable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
A ferrule having its external surface partly or wholly roughened substantially
as and for the purpose described.
Dated this 29th day of August 1894.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicants.
An Improvement in Writing Cases.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1894--Accepted, 23rd June, 1894
CUDI LIE
An Improvement in Writing Cases.
CHARLES GEORGE GOORD 320 City Road London Fancy Leather Goods-
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
A writing case on the outside front A of which, I have made a pocket B, so
that when the case is locked, this pocket B could be used to place papers, letters,
bills &c. temporarily, to save time and trouble of unlocking the case.
I should
also propose making writing cases with two, three, or four similar pockets in the.
following materials-viz., leather, silk and paper.
What I claim is,
The invention of a pocket or pockets on the outside front of writing cases.
CHARLES GEORGE GOORD..
improvешения ID не мали астure or стар.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 5th Mar., 1895-Accepted, 3rd Aug.,
1895
improvешения ID не мали астure or стар.
I, THOMAS GEORGE MCEWEN, of Mount Carron, Hainault Road, Leytonstone,.
in the County of Essex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention water and petroleum or other oil or fat or it may
be tar or the like are exposed to heat in a closed vessel thus producing a
permanent gas.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas.
I, THOMAS GEORGE MCEWEN Coal Merchant, of Mount Carron, Hainault
Road, Leytonstone, in the County of Essex, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
According to this invention water and petroleum or other oil or fat or it may
be tar or the like are exposed to heat together in a closed vessel or otherwise thus
producing a permanent gas.
The proportion of water may be varied from say th to or more according to
the quality of the oil or other substance employed, thus the former proportion is
suitable for a very light oil and the latter for fat or tar.
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of the retort, Figure 2 is a front elevation of
the same, and Figure 3 is a similar view with the door removed.
a is the retort and 6 the pipe leading gas from it, these are of any ordinary
pattern. c is the door which is made hollow as shown, it is secured in any usual
way the fastenings not being shown. d and e are tanks supplying water and oil
through the pipes d'e' to the inside of the hollow door c. de are screw couplings
connecting the pipes d'e' to nozzles on the door so that the latter can be opened to
fill and empty the retort. ff are perforated zig-zag pipes in the retort connected
to a short horizontal pipe g having a conical end fitting into a corresponding seat
in the door c.
When the door has become hot oil and water are admitted into it together from
the tanks de and the resulting vapours pass by the pipe g into the perforated pipes f
where they are further heated. The permanent gas produced escapes through
the perforations in the pipes into the retort and pass away through the pipe b.
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
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The manufacture of gas by exposing water and petroleum or other oil or fat or
tar or the like together to heat.
Dated this 5th day of March 1895.
Improvements in Means or Devices for Closing Jars, Bottles, and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 10th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means or Devices for Closing Jars, Bottles, and
the like.
I BERNHARD DUKES, Patent Agent of 226 High Holborn in the County of
London do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication from
C. Stölzle's Söhne, of Vienna in the Empire of Austria Manufacturers) and
n what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
scertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to means or devices for closing jars, bottles and the
ike, particularly such as contain preserved fruit, pickles, and similar articles of
food.
In the accompanying drawings it is shown as applied to a pickle-bottle its
mployment with vese
ferent shape will readily be understood without
separate illustration.
In the drawings
of
WICHIOM
eparate illustration.
"In the drawings
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of a pickle bottle fitted with this invention,
Figure 2 plan thereof,
Figure 3 shows a detail in perspective.
The device consists of a lid A of suitable size, the lower part A' whereof projects
so as to form a flange for receiving a washer B of cork, india rubber or other
suitable material,
The lid A may at the top have a groove for a purpose hereinafter explained.
Said lid is laid over the mouth of the bottle, jar or the like and secured as
follows:-
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The part shown in Figure 3 consists of two bars C, C¹ connected by the pin D
on which they are free to rotate. Their ends c c d are curved as shown.
The position of the bars being that shown in Figure 3 and indicated by the
pointed lines Figure 2 the part shown in Figure 3 is placed over the lid and the
bar C¹ turned as indicated by the arrow Figure 2. The circumference of the bottle
neck acts as a cam surface upon the curved portions of the bars and the elasticity
of the bars, slightly bent in their length if required causes the latter to force the
lid against its seat. The lid is thus secured against movement in either direction
and by means of the washer B makes a tight joint.
It is evident that by shifting the bar C₁ the lid is released and that it may be
taken off and replaced as many times as is desirable.
If desired the lid may have a groove for the reception of the bar C, this
prevents turning of the lid on its seat and in addition gives a neater appearance to
the whole.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The means or device for closing jars, bottles and the like consisting in the
combination of a lid A, preferably fitted with a washer B, with two bars C, C¹
rotating on a pin D, curved at their ends so as to bear against the circumference
of the jar, bottle or the like, the whole so arranged that when the bars C C₁ are in
proper position the lid is secured, being released when the relative position of the
bars is altered.
Dated this 9th day of January 1894.
BERNHARD DUKES.
An Improvement in Arc Electric Lamps.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 21st Apr., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Arc Electric Lamps.
I, EDWARD CARSTENSIN DE SEGUNDO, of No. 28, Victoria Street, Westminster;-
in the County of London Consulting 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 :-
When the carbons of arc electric lamps are exposed, a considerable portion of
their consumption is due to actual combustion by combination with the oxygen
of the air, this combustion adding little to the luminosity of the arc. My invention
relates to means of reducing the amount of combustion and so prolonging the life-
of the carbons, the means which I adopt for this purpose serving also to give
steadiness and uniformity to the arc.
For this purpose enclose the arc within a
glass preferably of the forms shewn in the accompanying drawing. When the arc
is focussed so as to remain approximately in one position I employ a glass A which
is supported in a socket B suspended by a light frame C from any convenient part.
of the lamp framing.
The socket B, which may be of refractory material such as steatite, presents in
the middle a conical portion through which the lower carbon can freely slide
and around it a cavity for reception of the particles of carbon which fall from,
the arc.
The upper carbon passes freely through a hole at the top of the glass.
Air can enter the glass around the lower carbon, and additional air can enter by
perforations around the upper part of the socket B; also air or gases can pass-
freely out around the upper carbon.
The perforations in B may have their area adjusted by a revolving or other
valve.
When the arc is not focussed, I provide a glass indicated by the dotted lines D..
of sufficient length to include the arc along its whole travel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:―
A glass enclosing the arc of an electric lamp shaped and supported sub-
stantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawing, and for the-
purposes set forth.
Dated this 9th day of March 1894.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Pipe Joint.
Year: 1894

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Pipe Joint.
I ROBERT MALABAR 49 Plumpton Street Everton Liverpool Land Surveyor
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The socket end of the pipes are constructed with a splayed or bevelled rebate,.
the spigot end of the pipes are made so as to fit this splayed or bevelled rebate
with a buffer or rim behind it a little longer than the inside measure of the socket
so as to almost butt against the socket, the spigot end of the pipes are smeared
with red lead or other jointing composition and gently forced home into the splayed
rebate what composition then oozes out of the rebate is then forced back by the
buffer or rim against the socket end of the other pipe and so forms a second joint.
Dated this 10th day of November 1894.
Improved Pipe Joint.
I ROBERT MALABAR 64 Kremlin Drive Sandfield Park Liverpool Land
Surveyor and Civil Engineer late of 49 Plumpton Street, Everton, Liverpool 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 socket end of the pipes are constructed with a (see section) groove A or a
bevel B the spigots of the pipes are made so as to fit either groove A or bevel B
with a buffer or rim behind it C a little longer than the inside measure of the
socket so as to almost butt against the socket, the spigots are smeared with red
lead or other jointing composition and gently forced home what jointing material
then oozes out is forced back by the rim or buffer against the socket end of the
other pipe and so forms a second joint.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
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An Improved Apparatus for Holding Bread whilst being Cut.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 12th May, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus for Holding Bread whilst being Cut.
I, THEODOR GÜHMANN of Kaiser-Wilhelmstr., Breslau, 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 :-
This invention relates to an appliance in which bread may be kept and held
whilst being cut, the mechanical holding arrangement rendering it practicable to
cut up the bread up to within a very small piece without removing it from the
holder or holding it in the hand which is an advantage on the ground of cleanliness,
hygiene, etcetera.
In the drawing
8
Figs. 1 to 3 shew a method of carrying out the invention and are respectively
a side view of the holder with a portion of the outer casing broken away;
cross sectional view; and a plan view with a portion of the outer casing broken
away.
Figs. 4 and 5 are respectively a cross sectional view and a plan of a somewhat
modified construction.
The dotted lines shew the outline of a loaf of bread of a different shape in each
of the two cases.
a is an outer casing of a form corresponding to a certain extent to the shape of
loaves of bread. b is a spring casing (Figs. 1, 2, 3) or are spring casings (Figs. 4,5)
placed in the casing a between or upon rails c so as to be readily removable for
cleaning purposes. This spring casing is constructed of two metal plates d with
springs e between them the two plates being connected together by elastic or
flexible sides which serve to keep out crumbs, dirt, etcetera. By means of the
spring casing the holder is adapted to receive loaves of variable size and shape
they being always kept pressed by the force of the springs firmly against the walls
of the holder and prevented from falling out. On the top or at the side the holder
may have one or more slots k for carrying and guiding a prong provided with a
handle g. The prong when stuck in a loaf serves for moving the latter forward
and backward as may be required for cutting it and restoring it to the holder
without being handled. i is a mounting for preventing the passage of bread
through the slot k. The holder may be provided with a cover at one end as
shewn in Fig. 5 or at both ends.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is:
A bread holder which by means of a removable spring casing is adapted for the
reception of loaves of bread and other baked goods of different sizes and shapes
and which is provided with one or more prongs sliding along a slot or slots for
moving the bread or like article, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 10th day of March 1894.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Inks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 31st Mar., 1894
Improvements in Inks.
We ERNEST NIENSTAEDT, Chemist, and LEO GOLDMARK, Merchant both of
13 West 42nd Street, New York City, in the County of New York, and State of
New York, U.S.A. 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 invention has reference to an improved ink and the invention consists of
hard granules the surfaces of which are covered with a dry ink compound, which
compound is successively dissolved by the addition of water, so that by the
combination of the water with the ink-compound a good liquid writing ink is
obtained.
In preparing this improved ink, any suitable hard non-porous matter preferably
quartz, is granulated so that granules of a diameter of about 1 inch are obtained.
These granules are thrown into a liquid ink of any composition and the aqueous
portion of the ink is then evaporated by heat or in atmospheric air. The residues
of the ink are thus retained and cover entirely the surfaces of the granules which,
when they are dried, can be handled as any dry powder, as the ink-residues reliably
stick on the surfaces of the granules. When the ink is to be used, a small portion
of the granules is thrown into an ink-stand and a little water, just enough to be in
level with the granules, is then added thereto. A sufficient quantity of the ink
residues is at once dissolved in the water to convert the latter into a very good
writing ink. As soon as the liquid is used up, the water is renewed, and so on,
until the covering of the granules is consumed. Then the granules are removed
from the ink-stand and new covered granules are put into the same which are
treated in the described manner.
These ink granules have many advantages, viz. they can be shipped without any
danger, as the breakage of bottles used for the liquid ink, is done away with the
dry granules, they leave no sticky residues in the ink-stand which is always the
case with the liquid ink now in use; the granules in the ink serve to keep the pen
always clean and sharp, as the edges of the granules continuously wipe the pen when
it is dipped into the ink-stand; they are especially of great use to travellers which,
by means of the granules and a small quantity of water have always a good ink
on hand.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. As a new article of manufacture granules of hard non-porous matter covered
with a layer of dry ink, which has been applied to the granules by throwing the
same into a liquid ink and evaporating the aqueous portion of the ink substantially
as set forth.
Dated this 14th day of February 1894.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1894-Accepted, 5th May, 1894

page_text: 4. In combination with the base a, the internal frame d, e and the cap f
substantially as shewn on the drawings.
5. The combination of the socket g on which are the lugs h with the external
guides b, c substantially as specified and shewn on the drawings.
6. The combination of the socket 9 on which are the lugs h with the internal
frame d, e and the cap f, substantially as described and shewn on the drawings.
7. The candlestick as a whole, substantially as described and shewn on the
drawings.
Dated this 19th day of February 1894
CHARLES PRATTEN.
Improvements in or relating to Mouth-harmonicons.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 2nd Feb., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Mouth-harmonicons.
I, ANTON RICHARD BREINL of Graslitz, Bohemia, in the Empire of Austria,
Manufacturer of Music-instruments for Children, 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 mouth-harmonicons hitherto in use are arranged as is well-known, in such
manner as to be moved to and fio between the lips, when they are to be played
upon; while, at the same time, an is blown into or drawn out from the corre-
sponding divisions containing the vibrating reeds, so as to cause the latter to vibrato
and bring out the tones.
This displacement of the barmonicon to and fio in the mouth entails many
disadvantages from the hygienic point of view, inasmuch as not only do the lips
wipe off the dust, and even not infrequently the dirt, from the instrument, but also,
as the harmonicon is only made of thin sheet-metal, after any injury to the same,
the mouth or hips may very easily be themselves injured
The object of tho present invention is to provide a remedy for these disadvantages.
and the invention consists in the application of a mouth-piece of porcelain, rubber or
other suitable material, to the front of the machine, to go between the lips of the
player, so ns to slide easily from side to side in front of the note-partitions.
In the accompanying diawings, I have illustrated a harmonicon fitted with an
improvement, according to my invention. In these drawings
Fig. 1 is a perspective view;
Fig. 2 is a front elevation;
Fig. 3 is a horizontal section on the line - of Fig. 2, and
Fig 4 a cross section on the line y-y of Fig. 3.
The mouthpiece a provided with the openings o is hitted at top and bottom with
a projecting rib adjusted to slide casily from side to side of the harnionicon in the
corresponding grooves c of gunde plates e fitted thereon to promote the facility of
the sliding movement of the mouthpiece; for a like purpose small bars dare
affixed to the front edge of the harmonicon, so that the back of the mouthpiece
sudes over then easily.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
olaim 18;-
1. In mouth-harmonicons the employment of a mouthpiece such as a adapted to
slide easily from side to side in front of the holes containing the reeds substantially
as aud for the purpose described.
2. In mouth-harmonicons the combination with grooved portions such as c of a
ribbed mouthpiece adapted to slide in the grooves of such portions substantially as
and for the purposes described.
3. A mouth-harmonicou substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 29th day of December 1894.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Automatic Appliance for " Stopping" or Scaring Pheasants.
Year: 1894

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Automatic Appliance for " Stopping" or Scaring Pheasants.
RENNELL COLERIDGE No. 2 Motcomb Street Belgrave Square London S.W.
Barrister-at-Law do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An automatic pheasant stop to be worked by clockwork electricity or other
automatic agency, calculated to make a certain noise (caused by two hard
substances clicking together or tapping against each other) of such a description
as is generally used by sportsmen to prevent pheasants "running" or straying, the
whole mechanism to have a waterproof casing which is affixed to an iron spike or
spike of other metal.
December 4th 1001
An Automatic Appliance for "Stopping" or Scaring Pheasants.
RENNELL COLERIDGE 2 Motcomb Street London S.W. Barrister-at-Law 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 :-
A ratchet wheel A is caused to revolve by the tension of a spiral or other spring
whereof the teeth raise and release at the point of contact B the lever C of a
hammer which is fixed upon a pivot E. At each release of this lever the head of
the hammer D is pressed back smartly by means of a spring F (which is placed in
such a position as to force the lever against the teeth of the ratchet wheel) against
the hard material forming the drum G so as to produce at each stroke a sharp lond
noise or tap of such a kind and in such manner and with such force as is generally
used by sportsmen to arrest the progress of running pheasants. The whole
mechanism has a waterproof covering to enable it to withstand the weather.
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
That the tapping noise which has hitherto been made by human agency can by
means of my said invention be produced automatically.
Dated this Twenty-eighth day of August 1895.
R. COLERIDGE.
Trousers Protector.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Jan., 1895-Accepted, 2nd Feb.. 1895
Trousers Protector.
WILLIAM FREDERICK TUSON 29 Holcombe Road Tottenham London N.
Letter Carrier do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The invention is a trousers protector, to fit on to the bottoms of trousers where
the wearer by kicking or chafing with his boots, wears away the inner part of the
bottom of each trousers leg. The protector is composed of wire and leather, the
wire forming the support and attaching portion, the leather, being light upper
leather, forming the actual protector, by reason of its position in wear placing it
outside the cloth of the trousers to receive the kicks or chafes. The protector is
half circular in shape and is detachable and can be slipped on and off the trousers
leg at the wearers will.
Dated this 29th day of November 1894.
Trousers Protector.
WILLIAM FREDERICK TUSON 29 Holcombe Road Tottenham N. Letter
Carrier 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 invention is
trousers protector and is intended to be worn on the inner
sides of the bottoms of the trousers legs for the preservation of same from wear
and mud splashes by kicking off each opposite foot.
A circular or square shaped framework of wire or any other light metal being
covered with light upper leather, cloth, or other fabric, the same being stretched
across and stitched all around to the framework. The whole is then bent double
so that the opposite edges meet back to back forming the protector into a half circular
or half square shape according to the original shape of the frame work.
The protector being now ready for wear it is attached by slipping the bottom
part of the inner side of the trousers leg in between the two bent up halves of the
protector.
The two halves of the protector being pressed close together the introduction
of the inner part of the bottom of the trousers leg between them creates a
gripping power on the part of the protector and so prevents it slipping off or
away from the parts to which it is attached.
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
I. That it will effect a great saving in the wear of the inner parts of the
bottoms of trousers legs.
II. That being easily applied and also being self fixing it dispenses with the
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page_text: trouble of sewing on a patch in those particular parts, a leather patch being
especially difficult to sew on by persons unconnected with the trades of sewing and
working leather as shoemakers, harness makers.
III. It can be removed from one garment to another without trouble, a distinct
advantage over the sewn on patch.
Dated this Second day of January 1895.
WILLIAM FREDERICK TUSON.
An Improved Folding or Traveller's Bedstead.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1894-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding or Traveller's Bedstead.
I, CARL JOHAN PEHRSSON, of 83, Gasverksgatan, Sundsvall, Sweden, Joiner,
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 a simple, cheap and light bedstead, which when folded
up occupies but little space and which on account of these qualities is particularly
well suited for use on journeys, pedestrian excursions and similar occasions.
In the accompanying drawing Figures 1-4 show my improved bedstead made of
wood.
Figure 1 is a side view, Figure 2 an end view and Figure 3 a plan view of the
bedstead unfolded,
Figure 4 illustrates the bedstead folled up.
Figure 5 is a side view and Figure 6 an end view of a similar bedstead unfolded,
made of iron, and
Figure 7 is plan view of a similar unfolded bedstead fitted with a mat,
Figure 8 illustrates the same bedstead folded up.
The bedstead consists of a bed frame and a mat or rug a, which can be easily
fastened to the bed frame by means of hooks thus serving as the actual sleeping-
place. The bed frame consists of a convenient number (in the drawing four) of
trestles b, consisting of two bars of wood or hoop-iron crossing each other and
pivotally connected at the crossing-point. All these trestles are connected with
each other by other cross-shaped side-stays r, arranged in the same manner, the
ends of which are pivotally connected with the ends of the trestles b, in such a
manner that, when the bedstead is pushed together in a longitudinal or transverse
direction, all the bars are forced to turn on their pivots, whereby the frame is
folded up. In the same manner it can be almost instantaneously unfolded, if one or
both of the end trestles bare drawn asunder. After the bedstead has been unfolded,
the mat is simply fastened upon it by means of hooks or other suitable arrangements.
If the frame is made of iron instead of wood, it may be of more slender con-
struction and thus occupiės less space, as may be seen from the drawings.
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 [
claim is:-
A folding or traveller's bedstead, consisting of parallel, cross-shaped trestles (b)
placed transversely and also of side-stays (c) arranged between the said trestles and
composed of pivotally connected bars, the ends of which bars are also pivotally
connected with the corresponding ends of the bars of the adjacent trestles,
substantially as, and for the purposes, hereinbefore described.
Dated the 22nd day of January 1894.
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 & 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A Combined Fire-blowing and Fire-extinguishing Poker.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th D c., 1994-Accepted, 16th Feb., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Fire-blowing and Fire-extinguishing Poker.
We JOHN VINCENT MOORE, of 8 Crowland Road Stamford Hill, London N..
Court Slipper Maker, and THOMAS ERNEST DUNNETT 58 Lombard Street,.
London, EC. Gentleman 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 :-
The object of this invention is to combine in one article, (always to hand) a
poker, fire-blower, and fire-extinguisher. The fire-blowing capacity of this instru-
ment, to serve and take the place of bellows.
The combination of three domestic articles in one namely, poker, fire blower,.
and fire-extinguisher; which when not, needed for such purposes may be used for-
syringing all unsanitary confines, and for other uses.
And in order that our invention may be understood we will describe the same
with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings.
a shows that part of the instrument for poking the fire, b, b, are two small holes
through which air, or water is forced by the action of piston c, which part is worked
by hand like a piston, dis a tube or tubular passage in which same is.
drawn out and forced in, e, is a binding collar through which the rod of piston, f, is
a thumb screw for fixing said rod, when the instrument is used as a poker simply,.
g is the handle proper to all the uses of the instrument.
The action is as follows:-
To blow the fire, part a, is placed between the bars of grate, and the handle
drawn in and out briskly. To extinguish fires (or when used for syringing-
purposes) the lower part of the instrument is placed in a vessel of water, and the
discharge of water directed where needed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven--
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The combined fire-blowing, and fire-extinguishing poker, substantially as herein
described and shewn.
Dated this 15th day December 1894.
JOHN VINCENT MOORE.
THOMAS ERNEST DUNNETT.
Improved Manufacture of Cord, Twine, and String.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1894-Accepted, 24th Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Manufacture of Cord, Twine, and String.
I, ISAAC NATHANIEL LYONS, Rope, Line, and Twine Manufacturer, of
Southsea Chambers, 97 and 98, Bishopsgate Street Within, in the City of London,
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 the manufacture of cord, twine, and string, and has for
its object to produce an article of a novel and distinctive kind always recognisable
and at the same time of equal strength and durability with other cords or twine of
same diameter which have not any distinctive feature.
According to my invention employ three parts which may be twisted into
strands as in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings forming part of this Specification,
or they may be used as yarns as in Fig. 2. One of these strands or yarns a is
dyed red or to any suitable colour, and the other two b and c remain of plain or
natural colour. The three strands or yarns are then laid up into the cord or twine
and finished off in the usual way, and by this combination of one coloured with two
plain strands or yarns every third twist of the finished article shows colour and the
rest are plain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
:-
The manufacture of a three-part cord, twine, or string having two plain strands
or yarns combined with one coloured strand or yarn in such manner that when laid
up into the finished article every third twist shows colour and the rest are plain, as
and for the purpose described.
J. C. CHAPMAN,
Agent.
Improvements relating to Bags having Removable Linings.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 14th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 16th Mar., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Bags having Removable Linings.
EDWARD DOHERTY 130 Barnsbury Road Islington N. Maker of Surgical
Instrument Cases and Bags, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows :-
A hinged wire frame to be fixed to the top of bag lining which is to be
supported by whalebone or steel springs.
The hinge allowing freedom of action in the taking out & replacing of lining.
The springs holding the wire frame in position dispenses with the need of extra
fastenings.
Dated this 16th day of Annil 1901
EDWARD DOHERTY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Bags having Removable Linings.
EDWARD DOHERTY 130 Barnsbury Road Islington N. Maker of Surgical
Instrument Cases, Bags &c. &c. 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 :-
A hinged wire frame to be fixed to the top of the bag lining, which is to be
supported by springs of whalebone steel or the like material.
The wire frame as D Fig. III is to be made in two distinct parts to fit under each
side of the bag frame; each part to be made of two pieces of wire looped together
to form a hinge as B Figs. 1II & IV in the centre of the same.
The springs C Fig. II are narrow pieces of whalebone steel or like material
stitched in a casing of cloth.
METHOD OF MAKING.
The lining is stitched together in the usual manner. The wire frame is fastened
to the lining by turning the top of the latter over the former as indicated at A
Fig. II & stitching it down. Three or four of the springs (according to the length
of the bag) are stitched by means of their casings, perpendicularly down each side
of the bag lining as C Fig. II with corresponding pieces across the bottom as G
Fig. 1. A small tab E Fig. II is stitched to the lining (near the hinge) for the
purpose of removing the same.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what I .
claim is,
(1.) The hinge in the wire frame which allows freedom of action in fixing &
removing the lining.
(2.) The spring supports which holds the wire frame in position & causes the
lining to shape itself to the bag.
Dated this 14th day of January 1895.
EDWARD DOHERTI.