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Caps and Bands for Brooms and Brushes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION..
Caps and Bands for Brooms and Brushes.
I ALICE ROBERTS, Married Woman, "Pitlochrie," Balfour Road Ilford,
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 :-
I provide caps and bands, detachable or fixed preferably of rubber to cover or
partly cover over the heads or bodies of brooms and brushes as shewn in Fig. 1 and
Fig. 4 of drawings.
The aforesaid caps and bands being made either with flat sides as at C in Fig. 2
or with ridge or ridges as at B in Fig. 2.
I provide at bottom edge of caps and bands a flange or ledge as she wn at Fin
Fig. 2 to hold aforesaid caps and bands in position. The caps and bands can be
detachable or fixed on by cement, glue, tacks or nails.
These caps and bands form a cushion around or over the head or body of broom
or brush making it non-destructive when coming into contact with other bodies,
viz.-furniture, painted woodwork and the like.
Fig. 1 in drawings represents a sweeping broom or brush with cap and band D
partly covering head or body.
Fig. 2 in drawings represents sectional view of head or body of broom or brush
with cap and band fitted. C shewing a
C shewing a plain side and B shewing a ridge side.
F shews aforesaid flange or ledge and method of applying.
Fig. 3 in drawings shews enlarged views of caps and bands as shewn in Fig. 1.
D is to partly cover and E to cover head or body of broom.
Fig. 4 in drawings represents a balluster broom or brush with cap and band E
covering head or body.
Fig. 5 in drawings shews end view of band as at A in Fig. 4.
Fig. 6 in drawings represents enlarged views of caps and bands as in Fig. 4.
E to cover and D to partly cover head or body of broom or brush.
Like letters relate to like parts in each 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 :-
The make or construction of caps and bands for brooms and brushes as herein-
before described or shewn in drawings, or any mere modification thereof.
Dated this 18th day of December 1896
ALICE ROBERTS.
An Improved Safety Tray for the Protection of Breakable Utensils Used upon Land or Sea.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 2nd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Tray for the Protection of Breakable Utensils
Used upon Land or Sea.
JOHN WOOLISCROFT 91 Victoria Street Northwood Hanley Staffs Potter's
Mouldmaker 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 consists of a wooden tray B, to which is attached 2 metal clasp's C. D.,
at ends to fasten to table T, one C of which is connected with india-rubber ring A,
and one D being stationary to tray B, attachments being under handle's H, tray B
having partitions P being undercut and narrowed at ends to make an entrance to
space E wide enough to allow feet of utensils F to enter and pass up space E to
centre, which is to prevent their overturning.
Partitions P being made separate and fastened to tray B with screws.
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;
(1.) A new safety tray.
(2.) Metal clasp's.
(3.) Detachable and under-cut partitions to prevent the overturning of breakable
utensils.
Dated this 12th day of February 1896.
JOHN WOOLISCROFT,
91 Victoria Street, Northwood, Hanley, Staffs.
Musical Toy.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1896-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1896
Musical Toy.
I, GABRIEL SCHRÖDER, Manufacturer, of 17, Winkelsfelderstrasse, Düsseldorf,
in the German Empire, 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 new toy chiefly consists of a casing which contains thin plates of steel or
other suitable material fixed at one edge, while the opposite edge is free and can be
bent to and fro by means of a slide, or a lever, or similar mechanism.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. I is an outside view of a toy embodying my
invention; Figs. 2 and 3 are longitudinal sections of the same, showing different
positions of the movable parts.
The drawing shows two thin plates of steel, or reeds, p fixed to the casing at
their lower edge, and a slide s which projects through the casing and is adapted to
set the plates p in motion. At or near the middle each plate p is bulged out (a),
and when the plate is bent towards that side on which the bulged part a projects,
it snaps over to the opposite side, thereby producing a sound, which sound again
occurs when the bulged part a snaps back into its former position. The sounds
thus produced are intensified and rendered more agreeable by the casing which
takes part in the vibration. If the casing contains several reeds or metal plates,
they are arranged in such a manner that their sounds harmonize with each other.
This instrument may be used alone as a toy, or as an accompaniment to other
musical instruments.
Instead of having one slide adapted to set in motion the different vibrating
plates, each plate may have a different slide or analogous operating mechanism,
so as to produce different sounds at the will of the player. The metal casing may
have any convenient shape.
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 musical toy comprising in its construction one or more thin metal plates
having bulged parts a, a casing enclosing the said plates, and a slide s or analogous
mechanism adapted to bend the said plates, substantially as and for the purpose
described.
Dated this 20th day of February 1896.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Chain Gear for Cycles and like purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 19th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 2nd Jan.. 1397
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chain Gear for Cycles and like purposes.
I, LUDER LUDEN, Student, of 6 Braustrasse, Leipzig, Saxony, in the Empire
of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
As is well known, the efforts of makers of velocipedes are directed towards
obtaining an easy and swift motion of the wheels by reducing the friction to a
minimum.
This end is attained in the best possible way at the bearings by means of ball
bearings but the chain has hitherto retained considerable friction in consequence of
the angular shape of the teeth of the chain wheels and the straight engaging
surfaces of the chain, which latter have to correspond with the former. Through the
straight engaging surfaces of the chain, a lateral friction is produced, whereby
the motion of the machine is made much more uneasy and difficult, so much so that
the chain soon becomes stretched and sometimes lengthens so much as to be unusable.
All the drawbacks which hitherto have been inherent to the chain are now done
away with by means of the present invention, which consists in making the teeth of
the chain wheels of a cylindrical shape, and the surfaces of the chain links which
engage with the teeth of the wheel hollowed or grooved to correspond.
Thereby the chain is forced to ride exactly on the centre of the cylindrical teeth,
and cannot be exposed to lateral friction in consequence of the tension of the chain
when the velocipede is in motion.
The surfaces of the chain links may be grooved in the shape of a semicircle or
semi-oval or in any other curve preferred the teeth or studs of the wheel being
made of corresponding or suitable outline.
In consequence of this form of construction the contact surfaces of the wheel
and the chain are so reduced as to form only a line so that the friction is very
trifling.
Besides this, the chain and gearing may be cleaned and lubricated more easily
than before.
This invention may be applied to chain gear of any kind
Improvements in Chain Gear for Cycles and like purposes.
1, LÖDER LUDEN of 6 Braustrasse, Leipzig, Saxony, in the Empire of
5 Germany, Student 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 :-
As is generally well known, the efforts of makers of velocipedes are directed
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
We, WILLIAM ALLEN JEWELL, Cabinet Maker, WALTER COSTER GEE,
Window Blind Manufacturer, and RooкWOOD COMPORT BISHOP, Accountant,
all of 71 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, in the Provincial District of Canterbury,
in the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby declare the nature of our invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to prevent splintering and cracking of the blades
of cricket bats and according thereto an elastic band or envelope is provided which
surrounds the blade of the bat and extends for a portion or the whole of its length.
The object to be obtained is a rubber cover for the face of the blade and for
economy it would be possible to cement or otherwise attach a strip of rubber
thereto but we prefer in practice to employ a band surrounding the blade.
In the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation, and
Fig. 2 a section of a cricket bat illustrating the employment of our invention.
The blade (a) is provided with the protector (b) which is made of india rubber
or other elastic material and either sprung on to the blade so as to fit closely or
moulded on while the rubber is in a plastic condition.
The protector may be only of a length to cover the blade in the part most
subjected to wear from contact with the ball or it may extend throughout its
length. It may also consist of a plurality of narrow bands independent of
each other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
An elastic band or cover either sprung, cemented or moulded over the blade of
a cricket bat substantially as and for the purposes herein specified and illustrated.
Deted this 27th day of October 1896
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, A.M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, A.M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in Balloons for Displays at Exhibitions and other Places for Advertising Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 9th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897.
Improvements in Balloons for Displays at Exhibitions and other
Places for Advertising Purposes.
ADA MO DONALD Gymnastic Aeronaut and Balloon Builder 50 Peckham Park Road
Old Kent Road London S.E. do hereby declare the nature of this invention. to be as
follows:-
Improvements in balloons for aerial advertising & for exhibitions & rising from the
earth when inflated with gas. The balloons can be made ronnd, oblong & to
represent, birds, beasts, fishes & any shape grotesque or otherwise the inventor may
from time to time desire. The bird shaped & the flying fish shaped balloon has
wings & propelling fan attached to work by manual or motive power when roquired.
The advertisements are secured on the balloons or netting round the balloons & on
a netting suspended under the balloons or under the car of the balloons, letters being
fixed on the same. That during such advertising exhibitions the inventor has figures
inanimate or real, suspended under the balloons performing & making evolutions on
the trapeze bar during the transit of balloons & advertisement as an attraction to the
Bane advertisement.
1900
Improvements in Balloons for Displays at Exhibitions and other
Places for Advertising Purpose3.
ADA MU DONALD Gymnastic Aeronaut and Balloon Builder 79 Camberwell Now
Road (late of 50 Peckham Park Road, Old Kent Road) London S.E. do hereby
declare tho nature of this invention and in what manner the satne is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Improvements in balloons for aerial advertising & for exhibitions & rising from the
earth when inflated with gas. The balloons can be made round oblong & to
represent birds beasts & any shape passenger balloons grotesque or otherwise the
inventor may from time to time desire. The bird shaped balloons have wings &
propelling fan attached to work by manual or motive power when required. The
advertisements are secured on the balloons to the netting round the balloons & on i
netting or sheet or design revolving or stationary suspended & removable advertisement
under the balloons, or under the car of the balloons & on the car of the balloons,
letters being fixed on the same or painted on the same. At night I illuminate the
same by electric light or coloured fires.
I declare that what I claim is :-

page_text: 2nd. I claim the suspended advertisements under the balloons & removable letters
secured or painted on the netting or sheet round the balloons & under the
balloons.
3rd. I also claim the same modus operandi of advertising by means of grotesque
shaped passenger gas balloons.
ADA MDONALD.
Improvements in connection with the Flushing Cisterns of Water Closets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th July, 1896-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with the Flushing Cisterns of
Water Closets.
I, ROBERT BROCKE of 17 Friedenstrasse, Aachen, Germany, Overseer, 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 has for object to increase the pressure and the effect of the water
delivered from flushing cisterns to the pans of water closets.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates the invention Fig. 1 is a part
sectional elevation of a flushing cistern in connection with the pan of a water
closet. Fig. 2 relates to a modification.
a is a flushing cistern which is replenished with water in a known manner through
a water supply pipe d and past valve c automatically actuated by a float b.
Within the cistern is fixed a shaped syphon H the bend of which lies above
the highest level of the water in the cistern a. One arm h of the syphon leads
into the discharge pipe i or these two parts may be in one piece. The shorter
arm of the syphon reaches to near the bottom of the cistern (Fig. 2). Into the
arm is entered the open end of a water jet pipe fin communication past a valve
or cock e (Fig. 1) with the water supply pipe. When the valve e is opened for a
moment a jets of water is delivered into the arm . This causes the water
in the cistern to fill and rush quickly through the syphon and discharge pipe i
into the closet pan k until it sinks to the bottom end of the arm h¹. Thereupon
the flushing cistern is again replenished past the valve c in a known way.
The effect of the water jet may be increased by means of the device g' consisting
of a tube contracted in the middle and enlarged at the ends, which is fixed to the
bottom of the arm and into the lower end of which the nozzle or pipe g is
entered.
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 :-
In flushing cisterns for water closets the arrangement of a shaped syphon having
its bend located above the highest water level of the cistern and communicating or
formed in one piece with the water discharge pipe leading to the closet pan, the
shorter arm of said syphon, or a jet receiving device thereon, reaching to
the emptying level of the cistern, in combination with a water jet pipe fed from the
water supply pipe and entered by its open end into the shorter arm of the syphon,
or into a jet receiving device thereon, for the purpose of delivering into the
syphon, upon the opening of a cock or valve on the water jet pipe, a jet of water
by which the water in the cistern is drawn up so as to fill the syphon and bring it
into action to quickly empty the cistern and flush the closet, substantially as
described and shewn.
Dated this 30th do's of July 1896
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Stoppering Aerated Water Bottles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 9th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 15th Dec., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppering Aerated Water Bottles.
JAMES CUTIIBERT, 120 South Street Perth, Aerated Water Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:
Consisting of wooden disc, with square or rounded cork attached by glue or other
adhesive material to the wooden disc.
This is inserted into the mouth of the Bottle above the ordinary internal stopper,
with the object of excluding dust &c.
improvements
Stoppering
JAMES CUTHBERT, 120 South Street, Perth N.B. Aerated Water 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:-
Consisting of tin disc, with square or rounded cork, the cork is fixed to the tin
disc with a rivet AB. This is inserted into the mouth of the Bottle above the
ordinary internal stopper C. D. with the object of excluding dust &c. &c.
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:
Improvement in connection with the Fastenings of Furs and other like Articles to be Worn Round the Neck.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in connection with the Fastenings of Furs and other
like Articles to be Worn Round the Neck.
I, WILLIAM GEORGE SPECK of 24 Edmund Place Aldersgate Street
London E.C. 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 :-
My invention consists in improvement in clips applicable to furs and other like
materials. My clip is for use by farriers and such like people. Its manner of
use is that it is proposed to cover the clip with fur or such like material, so as
when thus covered it has the appearance of being the real head of an animal or
bird. My clip is made in one piece so far as the shape of the head of the
animal or bird required to be imitated is concerned thus saving time and cost of
production. This is distinct from anything already in use.
I will now proceed to describe the drawings.
Figure 1 represents the side view of my clip, A being the upper portion stamped
out of one piece of metal to represent an animal's head B the lower portion forming
the jaw or under part of head, the two fastened together with the rivet D passing
through a spring C forms the complete clip-E being pieces of metal to represent
teeth and also to form a better grip. F F are holes for stitching and also for
fastening in eyes.
Figure 2 represents top view of clip A being the top of skull referred to in
Figure One. B B the lower portion and F, F, F, holes for fastening.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner it is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
Making clip in one piece the shape required to be covered instead of two as at
present used.
Improvements in Conical Lining with Selvedge for Collars of Ladies' Dresses.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Conical Lining with Selvedge for Collars of
Ladies' Dresses.
1, ADOLF VORWERK, of Barmen, Kohlgartenstrasse No. 5-9, Rhenish Prussia,
Germany, 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:-
The collars of ladies dresses form, when properly made up, the circumference of
a trunkated cone. The covering stuff as well as the lining therefore must be cut in
circular or ring shape out of a whole piece of woven material. This not only
causes waste of material, but it also is somewhat troublesome in fixing it to the
usually stiffened inner part of those collars, because it requires folding double at
the edges and hemming in the round shape, a process not so easily done nicely.
Now my invention has for its objects to avoid these drawbacks and to supply a
lining for such collars which needs no folding double at the edges and no cutting
out of a whole piece of woven stuff but which is ready made in circular shape
with a natural selvedge at both sides and which therefore can be hemmed directly
upon the inner side of the collar, covering the folded over or the covering stuff; its
soft selvedge being in no way a hindrance to convenient wearing and avoiding the
formation of a thick bulky and puffy edges of the collar by which a nice fitting of
the collar is rendered difficult.
The annexed drawing represents part of such an improved conical lining.
It consists of a circular or conically woven band or ribbon of soft yarn, preferably
of silk, which receives its conical or circular shape direct in the ribbon-loom so that
from such a circular band suitable lengths for a collar can be cut off, and in use
need only to be sewn to the collar without requiring any seaming or folding over to
give a soft edge.
The means provided for, for giving the band its conical or circular shape direct
in the ribbon loom consist in the use of conical taking up rollers in place of
ordinary cylindrical rollers, such as they are described in the Specification No. 710
of March 1864 or also an arrangement like that described in Patent No. 1938 of
May 12th 1880; or any other device for producing the same effect may be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
A lining for collars of ladies dresses as a new article of manufacture ready
woven in form of a conical or circular baud or ribbon of silk or other suitable soft
thread, having a natural selvedge at both sides, from which band the suitable
lengths for a collar are cut off ready for use without requiring any further
shaping.
Dated this 1st day of August 1896.
ADOLF VORWERK,
Per Karl J. Mayer,
Agent.
Improvements in Plates, Dishes, and the like for Containing Food.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Plates, Dishes, and the like for Containing Food.
I, MAX EHRENBERG of 84-86 Alt-Moabit, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention has for its object a form of construction of dishes, plates,
cooking vessels and the like, whereby any intentional or unintentional gripping of
the actual edge of the article or contact of the fingers with the food is avoided, and
whereby as far as possible, the impressions of the fingers and also of the point of
the thumb of the person serving, which almost always remain imprinted, are
rendered invisible to the eye of the person eating.
The invention is shown in the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 being a vertical section through the centre of a dish with a depressed
edge;
Figure 2 a plan view of Figure 1 ; and
Figure 3 a central vertical section of a dish with a double edge.
The invention consists in forming the food dish, plate, or the like, with a double
or depressed edge.
Figures 1 and 2 show the dish or plate formed with a depressed edge b, whereby
the fingers of the person holding the plate do not come in contact with the eatables
on the plate nor with that part of the edge a which is likely to be touched by said
eatables.
The dish or other vessel, as shown in Figure 3, however, is provided with a
second edge b running round the vessel below the actual dish edge a, in such a way
that the waiter or the person serving grips the dish in the sufficiently large space
or furrow between the parts a and b resulting from the second edge and running all
round, whilst the remaining fingers are placed as usual under the plate. Although
the plate is ordinarily gripped somewhat obliquely, the furrow or groove must
naturally be large enough to avoid any pinching of the fingers.
As regards the sanitary advantages of this arrangement by which any contact of
the food with the fingers of the person serving is prevented, it fulfils the desired
objects and shows an action hitherto unattainable.
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 food dish or plate having a double or depressed edge by means of which on
the dish or the like being gripped by the fingers, any touching of the food, contrary
to the claims of cleanliness and health, and also any soiling of the actual edge of
the dish or the like is prevented substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 24th dex of October 1806
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Billiard Cues.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1896
Comentada Concification
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Billiard Cues.
ARTHUR LINCOLNE HITCHCOCK SPENCER, 61 Great Ormond Street, London, W.C.
Engineer and WALTER DATE, 16 Wilfred Street Buckingham Gate Provision
Dealer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A billiard cue, in the butt of which weights are placed, or a weight is placed
adjustable by means of a screw or spring so that by the movement of the said weights
or weight or by the withdrawal of same the balance or weight of the cue may be
altered as required. A spindle screwed or otherwise fixed to a cap at the butt end of
the cue or said spindle may be fixed to the butt of the cue itself. Upon this spindle
the adjustable weights or weight screw or slide or some of the weights or the weight
may be removed altogether as desired.
A. L. HITCHCOCK SPENCER.
WALTER DATE.
An Improvement in Billiard Cues.
We ARTHUR LINCOLNE HITCHCOCK SPENCER of 61 Great Ormond Street
London, W.C. Engineer, and WALTER DATE of 16 Wilfred Street, Buckingham
Gate, London, Provision Dealer 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 has for object the balancing of billiard cues to adapt them to the
player: this is effected by the employment of weights A, A, on a screw rod B
arranged within the butt C so that by the adjustment of the said weight the balance
or handyness of the cue may be altered as desired. The screw spindle B is fixable to
a cap D at the butt end C of the cue the forward end of said spindle being lodged in
a rubber cushion pocket E.
Figure 1, of the annexed drawings, part section and Figure 2 side elevation
showing the invention.
Having now particularly described the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is
1. The means for adjusting the balance of a billiard cue to suit the player as
set forth.
2. Hollowing the butt end of a billiard cue, cushioning the base of the hollow,
fitting a screw rod therein, said screw rod being affixed to the end cap and carrying
weights as and for the purpose set forth.
Did thin 15th day of Fahmu 1807
H. GARDNER,
166 Fleet Street, London, Patent Agent,
Agent for the said A. L. H. Spencer and W. Date.
H. GARDNER,
166 Fleet Street, London, Patent Agent,
Agent for the said A. L. H. Spencer and W. Date.
Improvements in Buckles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1896
· Improvements in Buckles.
I, ANTON RICHTER, of 2, Gresham Buildings, Basinghall Street, in the City of
London, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication
to me by Wilhelm Berg, of Lüdenscheid, in the German Empire, Manufacturer)
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 buckle for fastening straps being more
particularly applicable for fastening the straps at the back of trousers, the object of
the invention being to provide a buckle which has no movable parts and the prongs
or teeth of which are so placed that they cannot injure the hand when the buckle is
being used.
According to my invention I provide a rectangular or other suitably shaped frame
having a central vertical bar connecting the top and bottom of the frame and two
or more backwardly directed teeth at one side of the same. One of the straps to be
fastened is attached to the vertical bar and the other strap is passed between the
teeth and the said bar whereby when the two straps are pulled apart the teeth enter
into the second strap thus securing the two straps together.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe the same by
reference to the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Figure 1 is an elevation of a buckle made according to my invention
Figure 2 is a horizontal section on the line 2-2, Figure 1; and,
Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 but shewing the buckle in use.
a is the rectangular frame, and 6 the vertical bar connecting the top and bottom
of the frame. c, c are the teeth on one side of the frame a and which are, as shewn
clearly in Figures 2 and 3, backwardly directed, the whole being stamped out of a
piece of sheet metal.
As before mentioned one end of a band or one strap d is attached to the vertical
bar bas shewn in Figure 3, and the other end of the band or the other strap e is
passed from the back to the front through the space between the side of the
frame a having the teeth and the bar b and then between the opposite side of the
frame to that having the teeth and the strap d.
Any tension on the band or straps then causes the teeth to enter the strap e as
shewn in Figure 3 thus securing the two together.
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
claim is :-
The manufacture and use of the improved buckle hereinbefore described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 11th day of April 1896.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Fastening Belts and Waistbands.
Year: 1896

page_text: Comula
Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Fastening Belts and Waistbands.
JANE REEKES 223 The Grove Hammersmith London W. Spinster, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A small metal plate is fastened to the top or non-working bar of a safety-pin
& the two work as if they formed a hinge. The plate is perforated for sewing
on to the inside of the outer waistband or belt & the pin secures the skirt or
blouse. The advantages are that the belt is always secure & tidy, that the
fastening is invisible & that the fastening being a fixture the belt or band is
not pierced every time it is used & the skirt & belt cannot come apart.
Dated this Fifth day of October 1896.
Improvements in or relating to Fastening Belts and Waistbands.
JANE REEKES 4 Rowan Road Hammersmith, W. London formerly 223 The
Grove Hammersmith London W. Spinster, no occupation, 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 small metal plate is fastened to the top or non-working bar of a safety pin
& the two work as if they formed a hinge. The plate is perforated for sewing
on to the inside of the outer waistband or belt & the pin secures the skirt or
blouse etc. etc. The advantages are that the belt is always secure & tidy, that
the fastening is invisible & that the fastening being a fixture the belt or band
is not pierced every time it is used & the skirt & belt cannot come apart.
Referring to the accompanying figure A is the metal plate, hinged to the non-
working bar B of the safety-pin C C C C are perforations in A to facilitate the
sewing to the material of the belt, band etc. etc.
Having now fully described the nature of my said invention I declare that
what I claim is:-
The combination of a perforated plate of metal with a safety-pin in the manner
& for the purpose substantially as herein described.
Dated this 24th day of June 1897
Process for Dyeing a Thread in Different Colours.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
New Process for Dyeing a Thread in Different Colours.
I, ADOLPH LEVEN, of Hohenstaufen Ring 35, Cologne, Germany, Carpet Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In a dyeing vat of a suitable depth I place partitions parallel to one of the
sides of the vat dividing it into any number of separate water-tight compartments.
This apparatus I will call apparatus No. 1. An apparatus similar in all respects
to apparatus No. 1, except that it has no bottom, and which I will call apparatus
No. 2, I fasten on apparatus No. 1 so that the four sides and the partitions of
apparatus No. 2 fit exactly on those of apparatus No. 1.
Before fastening apparatus No. 2 to apparatus No. 1 the threads to be dyed are
laid on the top of apparatus No. 1 across the partitions and over the sides. Then
apparatus No. 2 is fastened on the top so that all the compartments so formed are
still water-tight, the threads acting as packing. I may then dye a different
colour in each compartment on the same thread.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1896.
J. STANWELL RICKETT.
New Process for Dyeing a Thread in Different Colours.
ADOLPH LEVEN Carpet Manufacturer of Cologne in the Kingdom of Prussia and
Empire of Germany, 35 Hohenstaufenring 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 apparatus used for the above named purpose consists of two parts: No. 1
of a plate which can be heated by steam or otherwise No. 2 of a framing, open
top and bottom containing a number of partitions after the fashion of a moulding
box.
For the purpose of dyeing, the front side of the plate (No. 1) is completely
covered over with the material that is to be dyed and then the apparatus described
as No. 2 is screwed down on to it. By this means a number of water tight com-
partments are formed between the partitions and the sides of the framing (No. 2),
the material to be dyed which is spread over the plate No. 1, acting as packing.
Into the thus formed water tight compartments, dye fluids of any different
colors are filled as required and then, the plate (No. 1) is heated and in the usual
way, the material is dyed by boiling. After finishing the dyeing process the
heat is turned off and the whole apparatus swamped with water until no more
coloring matter is carried off by same; then the framing (No. 2) is unscrewed

page_text: taken off and the material which by this time is dyed in various colors and
washed-removed for drying.
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 use of a plate, which can be heated, in combination with a partitioned
framing for dyeing purposes, substantially as described.
In witness whereof I, the said Adolph Leven, have hereunto set my hand this
Twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred
and ninety-seven.
ADULPH LEVEN.
Improvements in Compound Tramway Rails.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 20th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 2nd Jan.. 1897
Improvements in Compound Tramway Rails.
I WILLIAM TOWLER of the Globe Foundry, Globe Road, Leeds in the County
of York, Engineer and Ironfounder do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This invention consists in a new method or means of attaching the rail to the
girder head in a compound rail. The head of the girder may be of rectangular
dovetail or other suitably shaped cross section, and the rail is formed with two
depending side flanges on the underside. These embrace the head on both sides,
over the whole length of the girder, and are bent iuwards below the sides, beyond
which they (the-flanges) project; the inward bend according to the cross section of
the girder, being more or less approximately horizontal. The side flanges are
preferably rolled against the girder head to the position above described, and if
desired the head may be still further secured to the rail by means of bolts and
washers, the latter in some cases, where the outside of the flange is not square with
the bolt, being bent or tapered to one side.
Dated this 10th day of Janu1000
J. CLARK JEFFERSON,
30 Park Row, Leeds, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Compound Tramway Rails.
I WILLIAM TOWLER of the Globe Foundry Globe Road Leeds in the County
of York Engineer and Ironfounder 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 consists in a new method or means of attaching the rail to the
girder head in a compound rail. The head of the girder may be of rectangular,
dovetail or other suitably shaped cross section, and the rail is formed with two
depending side flanges on the underside. These embrace the head on both sides
over the whole length of the girder, and are bent inwards below the sides of the
girder head, the inward bend being approximately horizontal or inclined under
30 degrees to the horizontal. I find an inclination of about 15 degrees the most
suitable. The under sides of the girder head are formed to corresponding
inclination. The side flanges are preferably rolled against the sides of the girder
head and the before mentioned inward bend of the lower ends of the side flanges
against the undersides of the girder head is also preferably effected by rolling.
When desired, or where the head of the rail is comparatively deep, the rail
may be still further secured to the head by means of bolts and nuts; though with
ordinary sections my invention is intended to dispense with any necessity for other
means of securing the rail to the head.
Improvements in Devices for Spreading Water Over Condenser Pipes, and for analogous purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Devices for Spreading Water Over Condenser
Pipes, and for analogous purposes.
I, HOWARD THEOPHILUS WRIGHT of 16 Great George Street in the City of
Westminster, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object to provide devices by which liquid can be spread
over the exteriors of pipes the said devices being so constructed that they can be
put in place and removed with great facility. They are especially intended for
use with condensers having vertical tubes over which films of water are caused to
pass, the said devices being provided to ensure a proper distribution of the
water over the surfaces of the tubes but the devices can be used in any case where
it is desired to insure the spreading of an equal film of liquid over the exteriors
of tubes.
The accompanying drawing represents a device made according to my invention.
Figure 1 shews in elevation and Figure 2 in transverse section a portion of a tube
having applied to it a device according to my invention. Figures 3 and 4 shew
the two parts of the device and Figure 5 shows separately the spring by which they
are secured together and to the tube.
A represents part of a condenser tube. The device applied thereto consists of
two parts B B2 which when placed together surround the tube leaving a sufficient
space between its interior and the exterior of the tube to allow of the passage of
water or other liquid (received by its upper splayed out part) equally over the
exterior of the tube, this space is maintained by suitable distance pieces. When
the two parts are placed on the tube a spring C is passed over them so as to embrace
them and press them together and onto the tube.
I do not limit myself to the precise formation of the parts of the device but that
which I bave illustrated is very readily made. Each of the parts B B is formed
with indented internal ribs b which constitute the distance pieces and with turned
up parts at 62 which serve to support the spring C which spring has curved ends c
which allow it to be pressed readily into place and allow of being seized for
removing it. The parts B B are formed with overlapping parts at 63 although
they can be simply caused to abut against each other at the edges if preferred.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A device for the purpose described consisting of two parts and a retaining
spring substantially as hereinbefore described.
2. A device for the purpose described consisting of two parts formed as described
and a spring for holding the two parts together and on the tube substantially as
herein before described.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1896.
JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Cleaning Chamber in Metal Street Gully and Grate.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Cleaning Chamber in Metal Street Gully and Grate.
I. WILLIAM, FREDRICK CROWTHER 15 Briggs Street Fountayne Street York. Iron-
Moulder. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This Gully is Constructed in Right & Left hand, and discharges its water
without Causing a Stoppage in the main drain.
A cleaning rod, or hose pipe may be introduced into the drain without opening
the Grate or disturbing the road.
The improvement in this gully is that the Cleaning Chamber is cast at the end
of the grate frame immediately above the outlet of the gully, & fitted with Sand
Joint lid on top of the gully outlet, also with locked lid on the surface. the outlet is
Cast fast to the body of the gully. It is Constructed in 3 parts viz:-1st Grate
working on loose joint & may be removed without disturbing the frame. 2nd Frame
& Cleaning Chamber attached. 3rd Gully body with Spout attached at the Corner
immediately below the Chamber.
1000

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. It is constructed in three parts viz Grate (1C) working on loose Joint (C)
and may be removed without disturbing the frame (1).
2 Frame (1) and Cleansing Chamber (2 B) attached to Gully Body with Spout (D) 5
attached at the corner immediately below the Chamber 2 B.
3 A Cleansing Rod or hose pipe may be iutroduced into the drain without
opening the Grate or disturbing the Road.
December 17th 1907
WILLIAM F. CROWTHER
15 Brigg Street Fountayne St. York.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th July, 1896-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1896
I THOMAS JOSEPH SIMS of "South View" Southend-on-Sea, Grocer, 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 device for use with studs and shirt fronts, and has
for its object to provide a simple arrangement, which will secure the studs, and at
the same time keep the shirt front from getting crumpled.
In carrying out my invention, I propose to employ a strip or band of thin steel
or other resilient metal. This strip is formed with a longitudinal slot extending
centrally almost from one end to the other. At one end, preferably the upper, the
slot terminates in a hole of sufficient size to allow of the head of the stud being
passed through. To prevent the studs slipping too far in the slots, stops or catches
may be fitted at intervals, consisting according to one arrangement, of a small
binged plate extending over the slot, and secured preferably at the other side by a
stud or similar device.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 shows the device in front
elevation and Fig. 2 is a side view.
A is the strip of flexible metal having a central longitudinal slot B extending
throughout its length and terminating at the upper end in the hole b. On inserting
the stud through the hole it can be lowered through the slot into the proper position
for insertion in the shirt, the strip A being placed behind the shirt front at the
centre. The stops or catches C are placed at intervals on the strip, being turned
over the slot after the studs have been inserted. The studs are thus in about the
position required for securing in the shirt front, and should the studs become
disengaged from the front, they cannot be lost as this strip will retain them.
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 :-
1. An improved device for use with studs and shirt fronts consisting of a
flexible strip placed behind the shirt front, having a longitudinal slot terminating
in a hole, and serving to carry the studs substantially as described, and for the
purposes specified.
2. An improved device for use with studs and shirt fronts consisting of a flexible
strip placed behind the front having a longitudinal slot terminating in a hole, and
a series of stops or catches connecting the sides, substantially as described and
shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 17th day of July 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.