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An Improved Lining for the Hulls of Ships or other Vessels to Prevent Sinking in Case of Damage Resulting from Collision or otherwise.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 1st Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lining for the Hulls of Ships or other Vessels to
Prevent Sinking in Case of Damage Resulting from Collision or
otherwise.
We, ANDREAS WYSGALLA, of Schweidnitzer Stadgraben 14, Engineer, and
FRANZ ENGEL, of Klosterstrasse 22, Merchant, both in Breslau, in the German
Empire, do nereby 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 ships and other vessels and its object is to provide
means for preventing them sinking after they have been damaged by collision or
the like.
In carrying this invention into effect the inside of the vessel is provided with a
loose flexible lining which is able to expand or is capable of being displaced to
such an extent that it will not be damaged although the walls or sides of the vessel
may be broken or pierced.
The material of which the lining is formed and its arrangement may be varied
considerably, but the form illustrated in the accompanying drawing will be found
generally convenient.
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The drawing, to which I will refer hereinafter, represents a sectional elevation of
part of a vessel's side.
a indicates the side of the vessel. It is provided with a loose lining b which is
of such dimensions that it may be moved inwards to a considerable distance from
the side a without fracture or damage. This is accomplished by having the lining
of much larger dimensions than the part of the vessel it is to cover, the excess
material being preferably arranged in loose tucks, pleats or folds as shewn. A
lining disposed as illustrated will give way without being damaged when the
walls of the vessel are broken or pierced from the outside.
A convenient way of disposing the lining is to form it in sections the edges of
which may be attached to ribs or angle irons c in such a manner as to form
watertight joints so that any water which may enter behind one section will be
prevented from passing to the next.
The lining may be formed of any flexible waterproof material possessing sufficient
strength, such as proofed canvas.
The improved protective device is always in its working condition and does not
require any attention at the moment of an accident.
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:-
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In a ship or other vessel, a protective device consisting of a loose movable
lining, constructed and arranged substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore
described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 7th dor of February AD. 1899.
Datal thi. 7th
day of February A D. 1899.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicants.
A Weighted Boot, Shoe, or Sandal to be Used for the Purpose of Physical Exercise.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 14th Oct., 1899
CUMI LEIM
A Weighted Boot, Shoe, or Sandal to be Used for the Purpose of
Physical Exercise.
I, PERCY ADOLPHUS VAILE, of 13, Coombes' Arcade, Queen Street, Auckland,
in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Solicitor,
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 boot, shoe or sandal to be used to increase the
muscular development particularly of the legs hips and loins of the human body.
The boot, shoe or sandal is weighted with metal, preferably lead (or any other
suitable heavy material) as hereinafter described. Between the inner and outer
soles a bis or are inserted a layer or layers of metal e punctured where necessary
to allow of sewing, nailing, rivetting or the like. The soles are then fastened
together either by sewing, rivetting, nailing, sprigging or by any of the usual
methods. I do not confine myself to this manner of fastening as the metal may
if desired be nailed or otherwise attached to the outside of the sole as it would
be necessary to have a fairly strong sole to hold the weight. When the weight
is divided into several pieces as shown in Figures 1 and 2 an extra piece of
leather d (Figure 3) the same size and shape as the sole and heel and with holes
corresponding to the size of the weights is inserted between the soles. The
leather of this extra piece is made the same thickness as the weights and thus
when the whole is sewn or otherwise fastened together the weights are kept
firmly in position and concealed between the soles of the shoe. The shoe or
boot may either be made to fit the foot of the wearer as an ordinary gymnastic
shoe or boot does, or else to fit on over the gymnastic shoe in which case it
would be made more like a sandal, as shown in Figure 4, in which the lead e
is shown in one piece with the ends slightly turned up at f g.
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
Weighted boots, shoes and sandals made substantially as and for the purpose
specified.
Deted this 8th day of September 1899.
Improvements in or relating to the Bearings or Supports of Spindles in Textile Machinery.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Bearings or Supports of Spindles
in Textile Machinery.
I, LOUIS XAVIER SCHMUTZ, of Lodz, Russian Poland, Director, do hereby
declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The lower foot or step of spindles is constructed as at present in use in such a
manner that when replacing a spindle (the removal of which had been rendered
necessary, for instance by the slipping of a thread, yarn, slub or sliver or the like)
the oil in such foot-step or the like is accidentally pressed out and wasted.
The object of my invention is to effect an improvement in such foot-step or the
like whereby the oil is retained therein.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and
ascertained reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing which represents
the lower end of a spindle fitted in my improved form of lower bearing. a is an
annular cavity formed in the inner walls as shown in such a manner that when the
spindle is placed in the bearing the oil is forced into the annular cavity a and
retained therein by the lip 6 of the bearing. The opening at 6 corresponds with the
diameter of the spindle, the latter closing the opening when replacing the spindle.
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 lower bearing foot-step or the like for the spindles of textile machinery
constructed with an annular cavity arranged to accommodate the oil when the
spindle is in position, substantially as and for the purpose set forth and illustrated
by the accompanying drawing.
1000
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Supporting Electrical Contact Rubbers or Brushes below Rail or Tramway Vehicles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Supporting Electrical Contact Rubbers or Brushes
below Rail or Tramway Vehicles.
I, ROBERT BOLTON RANSFORD, of 41, Waldegrave Road, Upper Norwood, in
the County of Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
(which has been communicated to me from abroad by la Compagnie Générale de
Traction, 24, Boulevard des Capucines. Paris), and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention has for its object a method of suspending and articulating a
brush or electrical contact maker below a rail or tramway vehicle, the body of
which is carried on two bogie frames.
In the annexed drawings:-
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a rubber or brush supporting frame mounted on
bogies.
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
Figures 3 and 4 are respectively a sectional elevation and plan of the part
supporting the rubber or brush.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the action of the apparatus.
The rubber or brush support consists of a metal frame formed of two longi-
tudinal steel bars 1, 2 tied together by junction pieces 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8 and 9. The
junction pieces 5. 6 similar to the others are not shown in the drawings.
The junction pieces 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 are formed of two pieces of flat bar iron, placed
in position and rivetted to the web of the longitudinal bars. These two flat bar
irons are themselves stayed by means of bolts 10, 11 and blocks of wood 12, 13.
14 which serve as insulating supports to the brush suspending rods. The junction
pieces 8 and 9 serve not only as stavs but also carry the articulating joints for
the brush support. They consist of sheet iron plates rivetted to the webs of
the longitudinal bars. In the junction piece 8 this plate is provided with a
rectangular slot 15 strengthened around its edges by an upper plate 16. which
forms a slide. In the junction piece 9 the plate which is narrower has a central
hole 17 formed through it. Lastly at their ends the two longitudinal bars are
connected to horizontal plates 18, 19 which form slides.
The brush support is upheld at its two ends by the sliding tables 18, 19 resting
pon a slide path 20 which may be raised or lowered by a horizontal cranked
ever 21.
Upon the axle of each bogie frame is jointed by means of two strong cast
ron plummer blocks 22, 23 lined with anti-friction metal, an arched under
rame of iron carrying a pivot 24.
The pivots 24, 25 pass up through the holes in the junction pieces 8, 9 and
re retained by keys passed through their upper ends.
The pivot 24 can move horizontally along the rectangular slot 15 which serves
9 a slide.
The pivot 25 is fixed
Improvements in fair Curiers or wavers
Year: 1899

page_text: FRANK PAGE, Heaton Works, 50A, Peckham Rye, S.E., Ornamental Hair Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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To which purpose, I weave, or sew, or enclose, in a galloon or ribbon, or other
suitable material one wire, or more according to thickness or strength of
roller required. This wire "or wires" having been specially prepared soft to allow
the ends to be bent backwards and forwards as required in use for the purpose
of keeping it in the hair, when the hair on the head is curled round it.
I then take a portion of human hair I have prepared for the purpose by
craping it, "straight or curled hair could be used also" and wind it round and
round from one end to the other of the curler or roller" thus covering it
entirely with human hair, "fibre, wool &c. could be used in place of human hair."
The extreme ends of curler I dip in a wax, or substance to make the ends smooth,
and to prevent scratching. The curlers "or rollers" can be made in any lengths
as required.
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1000
Improvements in fair Curiers or wavers.
FRANK PAGE, 50A, Peckham Rye, S.E., Ornamental Hair 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:-
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To which purpose I weave, or sew, or enclose in a galloon, or ribbon or other
suitable material one wire or more" according to thickness or strength of roller
required. This wire or wires" having been specially prepared soft to allow the
ends to be bent backwards and forwards, as required in use, for the purpose of
keeping it in the hair, when the hair or the head is curled round it.
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I then take a portion of human hair I have prepared for the purpose by
craping it. Straight or curled hair could be used also" and wind it round and
round from one end to the other of the curler " or roller" thus covering it entirely
with human hair. Fibre, wool silk &c. could be used in place of human hair.
The extreme ends of curler I dip in a wax, or substance to make the ends smooth,
prevent scratching, and to prevent the hair from coming unwound off curler. I
then double the curler in the centre, making it near the shape of an ordinary
Price 8d1

page_text: hair pin. The curlers or rollers can be made in any length as required, as shewn
by the drawing.
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:
Hair curlers made of flexible wire covered with human hair the only hair curler
made with human hair, as shewn by the drawing accompanying this specification.
Dated this 18th day of December 1899
FRANK PAGE.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, MARY PENELOPE WILDE, of 84, Lexham Gardens, Kensington, in the County
of London, Widow, 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 my invention is to produce a folding stand for hip and like baths, by
the use of which the bath, when not in use, will not be tilted against the wall to the
injury of the paint or paper thereon, and will occupy very much less space, and which
stand can be folded up for convenience in travelling, moving, and the like.
In carrying my invention into practical effect I construct two rectangular racks or
frames of similar size of slats of wood or other suitable material, these I hinge
together in any suitable manner along one of their ends, so that they may be folded
flat and coincide with one another when not in use, and that when in use, one of them
may be raised and secured at right angles to the other. When thus raised or opened
these racks or frames are retained in a position at right angles to one another by
means of two suitable side pieces, flaps, or folding brackets, or the like, which are
hinged along one of their edges, one at either side to one of the frames or racks, their
adjacent edges being secured to the other rack by means of suitable eyes or rings
with which hooks on said rack or frame engage. When not required for use these
hooks and eyes or rings are disengaged and the side flaps folded down flat upon the
rack or frame to which they are hinged, the two frames or racks being then folded
together with the side flaps between them, and secured in the closed position by a hook
on either side of one rack engaging with a corresponding ring or eye on either side
of the other frame or rack.
The accompanying drawings illustrate my invention.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the stand opened ready for use,
Fig. 2 a side sectional elevation on line A-B, Fig. 1,
Fig. 3 a side view of the stand closed, and
Fig. 4 shews the stand in use.
The stand consists of two racks a hinged together at al so that they may be
arranged at right angles to one another as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4, or parallel to
one another as shown in Fig. 3.
When arranged at right angles to one another these racks are secured by side
flaps 6 hinged at b¹ to one of thein and connected to the second frame by hooks and
eyes or the like means c.
These flaps b may thus be folded inwards in the direction shown by dotted lines
Fig. 1 when closing the stand.
The free end of one of the racks carries a ledge or ridge d projecting at right
angles to it. This ledge or ridge retaining the bath in position when the apparatus
is in use.

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 :-
A folding bath stand constructed and operating substantially as described and
illustrated by the accompanying drawings..
Dated this 20th day of March 1899.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention " Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A Linen or other Wrist Cuff, Attachable to the Inside of a Coat Sleeve.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Linen or other Wrist Cuff, Attachable to the Inside of a Coat Sleeve.
HUGH COCHRANE, 21, Craven Terrace, Paddington, in the County of Middlesex,
Tobacconist, 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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My invention consists of a cuff made of linen or other suitable material attach-
able to the inside of a coat sleeve by means of buttons studs or other such fasten-
ings, reference being made to the drawings herewith annexed and letters thereon.
Figure 1, represents the inside of the cuff when open.
Figure 2, represents perspective view of cuff showing the flap C C raised up.
Figure 3, shows relative position of cuff when attached to sleeve.
Figure 4, shows the section through cuff and coat sleeve, with flap CC in
wearing position concealing mode of attachment.
The method for attaching cuff to coat sleeve is as follows:
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Three studs, buttons, or other such fastenings, having been attached to inside
of coat sleeve, in such positions as to fit in the three button holes of cuff, see
Figure 2. indicated by letters A A A. The flap CC having been raised up
the cuff is then attached to the coat sleeve, and the flap folded back to conceal
mode of fastening.
Ordinary cuff links can be used to connect ends of cuffs, see Figure 2 B 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:
1. A wrist cuff attachable to the inside of a coat sleeve, with means for con-
cealing the fastenings.
2. The flap C C Fig. 2, concealing the mode of attaching cuff to coat sleeve,
giving the appearance of the end of a shirt sleeve.
Dated this 23rd day of January 1899.
Improvements in Hats.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 8th July, 1899
Improvements in Hats.
I, AUGUST HEINRICH GRABOWSKI, of 14, Pastorenstrasse, Hamburg, in the Empire
of Germany, 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 for improvements in hats has for its object to provide a hat which
can on occasion be transformed into a cap so that on making a journey the ordinary
travelling cap hitherto indispensable to a person leaning back in a railway carriage,
and keeping his head covered will not be required. The improvement will also be
welcomed by every one whom a travelling cap does not suit well, and consists in
forming the hat with a detachable brim which can be readily removed from the crown
which then serves as a cap.
In the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a hat constructed according to this invention,
Fig. 2 is a horizontal section of the same taken on the line x-x.
Fig. 3 a side view of the hat crown.
Fig. 4 a similar view of the detached brim.
Fig. 5 a side view of an elastic band unrolled, and
Fig. 6 a plan of the same.
In order to remove the brim from the hat, the brim a is pushed in the direction
of the arrow (see Fig. 1) over the crown b, which can be worn as a cap after the
brim is detached.
To the brim a, a band c made of leather or other material is fastened, on which
a band d is arranged in which incisions e are formed. Through these an elastic
cord g is drawn. This cord serves to connect the brim a firmly with the hat b. The
band d can be made elastic so as to dispense with the elastic cord g. It is concealed
by the hat band h.
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. The improved hat with detachable brim held thereon by means of an elastic
band substantially as described.
2. The improved hat with detachable brim substantially as described with reference
to the drawings.
Dated this 20th day of March 1899.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Set-screws applicable for Securing Wheels, Rings, Coupling Boxes, and the like upon Shafts and for Locking Nuts.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 30th Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Set-screws applicable for Securing
Wheels, Rings, Coupling Boxes, and the like upon Shafts and for
Locking Nuts.
I, HENRI ZORN, Engineer, of Le Locle, Switzerland, 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 provide an arrangement for rapidly mounting
and unmounting wheels, rings, coupling-boxes, and the like upon connecting-
shafts as well as for locking or fixing nuts, upon their screws, and generally for
tightening up any organ upon a shaft, screw or other cylindrical organ.
The annexed drawing shows as an example an application of the invention
to a stop-ring, Fig. 1 being a sectional elevation through the line X-X Fig. 2
and Fig. 2 a plan.
The improved arrangement consists in
1. A screw A provided through its whole length with a central hole T square
or polygonal, for the introduction of a tightening key, split at f.
2. A washer B of steel or other hard metal.
3. A washer C of lead or other soft metal or alloy.
The screw is engaged radially and completely into the ring or piece to be
fastened which is thus used as a nut; it acts with the intermediary of the steel
washer upon the lead one. This latter, pressed against the shaft is flattened out,
takes the shape of the shaft, and at the same time fills the empty spaces between
the threads of the nut.
The lead washer is thus moulded and fixed to the nut screw. The split made
on the screw is to give the same a certain elasticity which permits it to be operated
more easily, but renders also any accidental loosening more difficult.
The arrangement being completely embedded into the ring, flush with the outer
surface thereof is not able to catch on anything and has besides the following
advantages:
It allows a rapid and secure fixing of the parts; it never hurts nor strains the
shaft or the screw; it obviates any necessity for eccentricity in the part to be
fixed; the loosening is done by a slight displacement of the soft metal in only
one possible direction.
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:
An arrangement for the fixing of mechanical parts such as pulleys, rings,
wheels, coupling-boxes, screw-nuts upon another cylindrical part such as a shaft,
sorow which hored through
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page_text: with a central hole of suitable form for receiving a key, is screwed into the part
to be fixed, acting by the intermediary of a hard metal washer upon a soft metal
one, the latter being pressed on the cylindrical part.
Dated this 5th day of April 1899.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Preservative Fluid or Paint.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improved Preservative Fluid or Paint.
I, ARMAND EUGÈNE LEFEBVRE, of 9, Rue de la Station, Haren Nord, near
Brussels, Belgium, Mechanic, 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 my invention is a new composition of matter to which I have
given the name of "excelsior painting enamel" and which can be used by itself
to attain the effect of priming (red lead paint), painting and varnishing.
My composition is made of the following ingredients compounded substan-
tially in the following proportions.
Carbon bisulphide
Refined resin
Liquid wood tar
Yellow colophony
60 per cent.
20 per cent.
15 per cent.
5 per cent.
All these matters are intimately mixed and in certain cases the proportions
thereof may be varied to meet special circumstances.
The product is a complete insulator and protector against saltpetrifaction,
humidity, and the effects of weather. It prevents not only the rusting of
metallic iron under the influence of the atmosphere, but also its corrosion in the
presence of acid vapour contained in the salt air. It protects the plates of ships
for a much longer period and effectively prevents said metallic plates from
attack by the salts contained in sea water.
The preparation being more fluid than ordinary paint will penetrate tho-
roughly into all the pores and cracks of the object treated therewith, and will
remove all humidity and adhere so closely that frost, rain and air cannot cause
it to become detached.
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:-
A new fluid preservative compound composed of about sixty parts of carbon
bisulphide, twenty parts of refined resin, fifteen parts of liquid wood tar, and
five parts of yellow colophony all intimately mixed together substantially as
and for the purpose described.
Dateu the day
On Septem
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Air Pump for Testing Soundness of Chimneys, Drains, and other Spaces.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Air Pump for Testing Soundness of Chimneys, Drains, and other
Spaces.
I, RICHARD WADE BOYD, of 105, New Bond Street, London, W., Ironmonger,
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 consists of an oblong box forming a force pump.
When the piston D, by its handle G, is pushed forward, air is drawn in at E.
This fills the "cylinder" which in its turn discharges the air through the valves B,
and out at nozel A.
Air in its passage picks up scent (such as peppermint) from perforated box of
cotton wool F.
Of course the valves B, B, B, B, are shut when valves C, C, are open &
vice versa.
See vertical section.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner it is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
An air pump for testing soundness of chimneys, drains, and other spaces by
forcing scented air, into the suspected spaces.
Dated this day, September 30th 1899.
RICHARD WADE BOYD,
Applicant.
Improvements in Spike Extractors.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Spike Extractors.
I, PAUL LOUIS LUCKHOFF, of 510, King Street, Kenton, County of Hardin,
Ohio, U.S.A., Inventor, 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 relation to spike-extractors.
The object of the invention is to provide a simple, strong, and powerful device
of this character by means of which spikes may be readily withdrawn from, for
instance, the ties or sleepers of railways and by means of which the operating-
lever may be quickly and successfully brought into engagement with the claw-
bar to get fresh engagements therewith in the act of drawing the spike.
To this end the invention consists in certain features of construction and
combination of parts, which will be hereinafter fully described, and particularly
pointed out in the claim hereto appended.
In the drawing,
Figure 1 is a side elevation of my device, showing it in use.
Fig. 2 is a front elevation.
Fig. 3 is a top plan view of one of the clips.
Fig. 4 is a side view of one of the bearing-plates.
1 is the frame of the spike-extractor, which may be of bail or inverted-U form
and the lower ends of which may be slightly curved to conform with the tread of
the rail upon which it is adapted to rest when the extractor is in the act of draw-
ing a spike.
2 are clips bolted to the sides of the frame and provided with registering
bearing-eyes 3 to receive the claw-bar 4, having a claw-head 5, and a rack
portion 6.
7 is the operating-lever, having a toothed head 8 to engage the rack-teeth of
the claw and having trunnions 9, that fit in oblique bearing-recesses 10, formed
on the inner faces of the bearing-plates 11, which are bolted to the inner sides
of the frame.
In operation the frame is placed upon the rail and the claw-bar lowered and
its claw-head engaged with the head of the spike to be withdrawn. In this
position the operating-lever is elevated and its trunnions are at the lower ends of
the recesses in the bearing-plates. The free end of the lever is now depressed,
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An Improved Appliance for Ironing and Polishing Hats.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1899-Accepted, 6th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Ironing and Polishing Hats.
We, EDWARD SAMSON VAN ROOYEN and JULIUS SIMEON LEWY, trading as Van
Rooyen, Lewey & Co., Merchants, of 93, Leadenhall Street, London, E.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:.
Our invention relates to a combination appliance for ironing and renovating
silk, beaver and like hats, and has for its object to enable any person to iron
and renovate such hats without the possibility of spoiling the same through using
an overheated iron as obtains with the irons hitherto used.
The appliance constituting our invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying
drawings in which Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the complete apparatus, while
Fig. 2 is a plan and Fig. 3 a longitudinal central section of same.
Figs. 4 and 5 are sections upon the lines A B and C D respectively of Fig. 2.
Our invention consists of a hollow flask-shaped thin metal chamber A, and a
similarly formed but smaller chamber B, the necks of each of which are slightly
of funnel formation to facilitate the filling of the bodies of same with hot or
boiling water, the said funnel shaped portions C being threaded internally, so
that A and B, when so filled, may be connected together by a suitably shaped
wood or other handle D, having at each end a turned down and externally threaded
portion E, adapted to engage with, and be screwed into, the necks C of both A
and B, a resilient washer F being mounted upon each portion E in order to effect
a water tight junction between the points E of D and C of A and B.
In practice, the portion A when filled with hot or boiling water as stated, wouid
be used for ironing the body of the hat, while the portion B, when also filled
with hot or boiling water, would be employed for ironing the brim of same, or
where such ironing may not be necessary or after such ironing has been done,
the whole exterior of the hat may be brilliantly polished by covering the parts A
and B each with a soft lined plush glove and used as before or when ironing.
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:
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The herein described appliance for ironing and polishing hats, consisting of
a pair of metallic flask like chambers such as A and B, adapted to be filled with
hot or boiling water, and connected by a handle E, having washer F, substantially
as and for the purposes stated and shewn by the accompanying drawings.
Dated thi 02
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
1, Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in Ornamented Pile Fabrics and in the Method of Producing the Patterns upon same.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1899-Accepted, 24th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ornamented Pile Fabrics and in the Method of
Producing the Patterns upon same.
I, CAROLINE BEATRICE CAMERON, of 31, George Street, Hanover Square, W.,
Art Decorator, 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 improvements in ornamented pile fabrics and in the
method of producing the patterns upon same, and has for its object the production
of patterns and designs upon the surface of velvet or other pile fabrics in such a
manner that the said patterns and designs will have a most beautiful, artistic and
pleasing effect, light and shade being perfectly reproduced, while at the same
time such patterns and designs will be permanent in the highest degree.
In carrying my invention into practice I produce the patterns or designs upon
the surface of the velvet or other pile fabric, by means of heated irons.
The fabric being suitably stretched upon a board, table, frame, or the like,
with the pile side uppermost, I apply the point of the tool, suitably heated, to
the surface of the material, and follow the lines of the pattern carefully with
such heated tool.
The darker shades of the pattern or design are obtained by judicious pressure
upon the surface of the material with the point of the heated tool while at the
same time the said point is allowed to linger upon the surface of the material
for a longer or shorter period, commensurate with the depth of the shade required.
The graduated shades of the pattern or design are produced by lightly passing
the heated tool over the surface of the fabric, the lighter the touch and the
shorter the time that the heated tool is left in contact with the pile surface, so
the lighter and more delicate will be the pattern or design produced.
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 improvements in ornamented pile fabrics and in the method of producing
the patterns upon same, consisting in velvet or other pile fabrics, upon the
surface of which, patterns are burnt in with a heated tool, the effects of light
and shade being produced in the manner substantially as specified.
Dated this 17th day of May 1899.
May 1899.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, W.C., for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Production of Small Masses of Calcium Carbide.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1899 -Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Production of Small Masses of Calcium Carbide.
We, CLEMENS WEHNER and MAX KANDLER, Engineers, both of Thomasmühle,
Leipzig, Germany, 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 process of producing small brick-like masses of:
calcium carbide.
In carrying the invention into effect, the calcium carbide, reduced into small
pieces or into powder, is heated in a drum which is continuously rotated over a
regulated and not too brisk fire, and, when uniformly heated, the carbide is taken
out of the drum and there is added to it sugar or caramel in a finely divided
state and either cold or hot, in such a manner as to form therewith an intimate
mixture, the sugar melting under the action of the heat. The sticky mass thus
produced is poured, whilst hot, into heated moulds, wherein it is eventually sub-
mitted to a sufficiently strong pressure to form the small bricks, and the bricks
thus obtained are or may be eventually superficially coated with a melted
paraffine to preserve them from the action of the air. The carbide and the
sugar may be mixed in variable proportions, no particular proportions being
material to the invention.
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 process of manufacturing small brick-like masses of calcium carbide
characterized by mixing the carbide in a heated state with sugar or caramel,
subsequently moulding this mixture under pressure, and coating the compressed
brick-like mass so produced with melted paraffine, as set forth.
(2) In the production of small brick-like masses of calcium carbide, mixing
the carbide in a heated state with sugar or caramel and subsequently moulding
the admixture, as set forth.
Dated this 5th day of April 1899
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents, 321, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 1st Apr., 1833
We, CARMAN BENJAMIN GREEN, Buyer, 45, Craven Park, Harlesden, London,
N.W., and GEORGE ELLIS, Boot Manufacturer, 166, Hackney Road, London, N.E.,
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:-
I
This invention is a new over-boot with a sunk heel to receive the heel of an
ordinary, or, evening shoe or boot. The upper to be of velvet, or other suitable
material, and the sole, and top of depression for heel to be of leather, all in one
piece.
The upper is lasted in the ordinary way on a last with the formation of a heel
on it. The sole is well damped at the waist and blocked to fit over the elevation
at the heel of the last, and is then attached by machine sewing. It can also
be attached by hand sewing, or any other suitable method.
The above is illustrated by the accompanying sectional drawing, A to C being
a section showing the sole and top piece in one piece, and B the point at which
they are blocked.
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. An over-boot, the sole, and top of sunk heel of which are formed from one
piece of leather.
2. The manner of blocking the sole at the waist, so that the sole and top piece
are formed from one piece of leather.
Dated this 24th day of January 1899.
CARMAN BENJAMIN GREEN.
GEORGE ELLIS.
Improved Vessel for Inflammable or Explosive Liquids.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Vessel for Inflammable or Explosive Liquids.
I, GEORG ULRICH, of Heyd Strasse, Herne, Westphalia, Germany, 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 improved safety can for containing explosive
or inflammable materials. The safety can illustrated in the accompanying draw-
ing is closed air-tight when not in use. The outlet opening c is closed by means
of the flap revolubly supported at a. The filling inlet is closed by means of
the air-tight stopper h and the air inlet tube g is closed by the pressure of the
springe upon its stopper k. If it is desired for instance to pour petroleum upon
a fire, it is only necessary to press upon the rod d. This causes the stopper k
to be depressed beneath the air entrance opening f. The air then passes in
at f and through the tube into the can, on which in consequence of the pressure
caused in the can the valve b opens.
In previous imperfect devices the air was allowed to enter through the pouring
tube and the Hame was liable to be carried by the in-rush of air into the interior
of the vessel. As soon as the rod is released the opening of the air inlet tube g
is closed by the piece k and the valve falls back into its place on the vessel being
placed upright the valve is then held in its place by the pressure of the atmo-
sphere.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to bo performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1
The improved safety can for containing inflammable or explosive liquids with
safety valve closure constructed and operating substantially as described and
тенд.
Dated the 9th day of November 1899.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23th July, 1899-Accepted, 9th Sept., 1899
I, AUGUST SCHULZE, of Wapulna 17, Warschau, Russia, 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:
This invention relates to an improved billiard table which is of circular
form, so giving special advantages both in the manufacturing of the same, as in
playing on them.
In the annexed drawings Fig. 1 represents a side view half in vertical section
and Fig. 2 plan view. The table consists of a circular wooden frame or bed A,
having a suitable wooden border B, and having three or more legs. On the
On the inner
frame or bed A is a circular plate D) of slate marble or the like.
side of the wooden frame B an india rubber or caoutchouc cushion E of suitable
thickness is arranged. The plate 1) and the india rubber cushion E are covered
by a cloth and provided with three or more pockets n which remain open or
are closed according to the game.
The legs a b c are provided with adjusting screws in order to allow of an
absolute horizontal adjustment of the billiard table.
The diameter of the billiard table is about six feet but it may be more or less
according to local conditions.
The method of playing on the improved table is very similar to that on the
hitherto used tables, but in this case the game can be more complicated or can
allow of more players according to the number of balls used for the game.
As the improved billiard table is of circular construction, besides giving means
for a very interesting game the production cost is much less than hitherto,
so that the use of such tables can become general.
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
An improved billiard table consisting of a wooden frame or bed having a
wooden border and carrying a slate, marble or the like plate and an india rubber
cushion covered with cloth and provided with a suitable number of pockets,
the whole supported on three or more legs and having a circular form.
Dated this 28th day of July 1899.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Improvements in or connected with Bottles and Bottle Stoppers.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Oct., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Bottles and Bottle Stoppers.
I, DAVID STRAUSS, of 8, Fuldaerstrasse, Schlüchtern, in the Kingdom of Prussia,
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:-
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This invention relates to a bottle made of sheet metal or other similar
material, and having a brush connected to its stopper which when the stopper is
in place projects into the interior of the bottle.
The object of the invention is to provide means for keeping adhesive liquids
such as indiarubber solution in bottle for use by cyclists, and means for facilitat-
ing the use of such liquid while on the road.
The accompanying drawing is a sectional elevation of a bottle with my inven-
tion applied thereto.
a represents the bottle, the stopper b of which is provided with a screw-
thread c adapted to fit into the internally screwed neck of the bottle. Connected
to the stopper b and projecting into the inside of the bottle is a brush d. The
outer end of the stopper is provided with a fluted or roughened handle e to
facilitate the screwing in and out of the stopper b. A liquid-tight joint may be
made between the shoulder or flange of the stopper and the neck of the bottle by
means of an indiarubber or other suitable washer.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A bottle having a stopper secured thereto by means of a screw, the said stopper
having fixed to it a brush which projects into the interior of the bottle, and an
external handle, substantially as described with reference to the drawing.
Natal thi. “…]
1000
Total hi
this 3rd day of October 1999
1000
D. STRAUSS,
Per W. H. Beck,
Agent, 115, Cannon Street, London, E.C.
An Improved Label Case or Flap for Portmanteaux, Dress Baskets, Trunks, Gladstone and other Bags.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1899-Accepted,
0
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Label Case or Flap for Portmanteaux, Dress Baskets,
Trunks, Gladstone and other Bags.
I, ALBERT THOMPSON, Island Street, Nottingham, Director for Boots Pure
rug Company, Limited, Island Street, Nottingham, Chemists, do hereby declare
he nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
o be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
THE DRAWINGS.
DESCRIPTION OF
Figure 1 shows a front view of an improved label case or flap and Figure 2
Each case or flap consists of a suitable shaped piece
an edge view of the same.
of leather 1 on which a perforated piece of leather 2 is secured by stitching
near the top and bottom edges and near one end, the reverse end being left open
to enable an address, ticket, or label to be inserted. When inserted it is retained
in position by a knob 3 engaging with the projecting upper end of a stud passed
through a perforation in the open end of the piece 2, the lower end of the stud
being rivetted to the piece 1, the stud is not shown in the drawings being of
the usual construction.
The case or flap may be secured at the top by stitching or rivetting on the
lines 4 to a portmanteau or other article.
The lower part of the piece 1 is provided with a loop 5 through which a strap
may be passed having one end secured to the portmanteau or other article, the
other end engaging with a buckle also secured to the article.
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
An improved label case or flap, substantially as herein before described and
illustrated in the drawings annexed.
ated this Eighth day of December 1899.
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.
Leont