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Framing Window Prism Plates by Under-cutting the Edges of the Prism.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1897-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Framing Window Prism Plates by Under-cutting the Edges of
the Prism.
I, JOHN MEIGGS EWEN, of No. 1129 The Rookery, Chicago, County of Cook,
State of Illinois, United States of America, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement: -
My invention relates to mounting prism lights to form complete prism plates
and has for its object to provide convenient means for this purpose so as to avoid
margins on the prism plates.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein
Figure 1 is an elevation of a prism plate;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a single prism light;
Figure 3 is a cross section.
Like parts are indicated by the same letter in all the figures.
A is the frame or sash; B B, the prism lights having prisms; C C are the warps
which preferably run from side to side of the frame or sash. D D are the ties
which preferably are equal in length only to the width of the prism light. E E are
the disk-like keys which project from the ends of the ties so as when the warps are
placed therein as indicated by a small section in Figure 2, the parts are held
together at the corners. The prisms at the corners are under-cut, as indicated
at F and G to make room for these keys to be let into the glass. The parts when thus
assembled may be electro-glazed together and by this means an almost perfect
distribution of the isms across the surface of the plate is made. The parts of
the grid may he built in together beginning at one end and slipping the parts
together, the disk-like keys fitting into their respective slots as the work is
assembled. The whole may then be electro-glazed.
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 prism plate comprising a series of prism lights, a grid or frame, the prisms
slotted as indicated, keys or corner pieces, the whole arranged and related and
connected together, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 13th day of July 1897.
Dated this 13th day of July 1897.
For the Applicant,
W. LLOYD WISE,
46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, JOHN THOMAS BRACHER, 459, Battersea Park Road, London, S.W., Plumber
and Hot Water Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved embrocation for toothache, gum-
boils, sore throats, bronchitis and other ailments and consists of a composition
consisting of the following ingredients
Turpentine
Nitric Acid
Sulphuric Acid
Iron
One quart.
of an
ounce.
of an ounce.
of a pound.
The turpentine is heated to a suitable temperature and the iron in the form of
powder or the like added, the nitric acid & sulphuric acid, are then added together
and the mixture allowed to cool when it is ready for use.
I, JOHN THOMAS BRACHER, 459, Battersea Park Road, London, S.W., Plumber
and Hot Water Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a new or improved embrocation for toothache, gumboils,
sore throats, bronchitis, and other ailments, and consists of a composition consisting
of the following ingredients:-
:-

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:
1. A lubrication composed of turpentine, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, and iron,
said mixture being co-operated together in the manner herein described.
Dated this 10th day of January 1898
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improvement in Electric Safety Fuses."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Oct., 1897 --Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"An Improvement in Electric Safety Fuses."
We, HENRY CHARLES GOVER, Secretary of the Edison and Swan United Electric
Light Company Limited, and CHARLES FARADAY PROCTOR, Electrician, both of
36 Queen Street, Oannon Street, in the City of London, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:.-
The casing of an electric safety fuse is frequently made with an opening for
escape of gases when the fuse gives way. Should the fuse happen to be near com-
bustible materials or gases there is danger of these being ignited by the burning of
the fuse or the temporary are produced at the moment of its fusion.
The present invention has for its object to provide against this danger, by
arranging the fuse and its casing as we shall describe referring to the accompany-
ing drawing.
Fig. is a section partly in elevation and Fig. 2 is a plan with the, casing
removed.
On a base B of insulating material are fixed the two terminals TT" connected
by the fuse wire or strip F which is bent round a projecting piece P of insulating
material hollowed out behind the fuse.
The casing Chas a large opening at the top covered with wire gauze W such
es is employed in a miners safety lamp, or other pervious material such as will
give a free outlet for gases under pressure but will prevent communication of
Ilume to the exterior.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
An electric safety fuse having a large opening from its casing covered by wire
gauze, or equivalent pervious material, substantially as and for the purpose set
forth.
Dated this Hth day of October 1897.
ABEL & IMRAY
Agents for the Applicants.
Signboard with Interchangeable Letters.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
Signboard with Interchangeable Letters.
I, ARTHUR BLOCK, of 11, Johanniter Strasse, Berlin, Germany, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The present invention consists of a sign or signboard with interchangeable letters,
and is hereinafter described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which
similar letters of reference denote similar parts throughout the several views, and
in which
Fig. 1 is a front elevation and
Fig. 2 an end elevation of a sign constructed according to the present invention.
In signboards of this class hitherto known it has often been necessary to remove
a whole row of letters in order to take out and renew a single letter.
According to the present invention each letter may be separately removed without
interfering with the others.
The signboard consists of a corrugated ground plate or board a, having series of
perforations a¹, formed through its corrugations and adapted to receive and support
rods b, which serve to support the interchangeable letters c, in such manner that
each letter may be located on and removed from the signboard without interference
with the other letters. The letters c, are each formed with an open eyed or hooked
stem or stems c¹, adapted to engage with and to be retained in position by one of
the rods b, or are each made with a closed eyed stem or stems c¹, adapted to engage
with hooks applied to the rods b.
This arrangement also permits of the letters being arranged horizontally,
vertically, diagonally or in any other desired position, at will.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
I claim is
declare that what
A signboard with interchangeable letters, consisting of a corrugated board having
series of perforations through its corrugations adapted to receive and support rods
serving to support interchangeable letters, as set forth.
Did this 18th day of November 1897.
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents, 321, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Photographic Vignetting.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Vignetting.
WALTER HENRY EDWARDS, 130, Edmund Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire,
Engraver and Designer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to the use of an improved medium to be employed in
printing photographic vignetting masks on any substance having an obscured or
ground glass surface and is intended to supersede the use of transparent tissues.
I combine by a mechanical printing process opaque colour to the surface of the
obscured or ground glass surface sheet medium forms and graduations of colour as
required to produce effects ranging from deepest shade to highest light on the
photographic print.
Dated this Sirth day of Annil 1907
Improvements in and connected with Photographic Vignetting.
WALTER HENRY EDWARDS, 130, Edmund Street, Birmingham, Engraver and
Designer, 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 the use of an improved medium, to be employed in
printing photographic vignetting masks, on any substance having an obscured or
ground glass surface, and is intended to supersede the use of transparent tissues.
I combine by a mechanical printing process none actinic colour to the surface of
the obscured or ground glass surface sheet medium, forms and graduations of colour
as required to produce, effects, ranging from deepest shade to highest light on the
photographic print, technically known as a vignetted photographic print.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is: -
The use of an improved medium on
which are printed photographic
vignetting masks as and for the purposes herein described.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1897.
WALTER HENRY EDWARDS.
An Improvement in the Brake Arrangement for Cycles
Year: 1897

page_text: WILLIAM SAUNDERS 16 Woodstock Street Kilmarnock Ayrshire Scotland Engine
Keeper do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An Improvement in the Brake Arrangement for Cycles. The Brake consists of a
pulley and strap placed in a gap to receive it, beside the Driving chain pulley. The
said strap is worked by levers marked H I & J. His worked by means of small chain
led up centre of frame and worked by lever and hand in the usual way. There is a
combination of levers at handle, so as to give a pull on the Chain.
Or the said Brake may be worked direct by foot by placing lever H out side with a
small Treadle affixed.
Or it may be worked from saddle by lever and chain same as by hand.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS 16 Woodstock Street Kilmarnock Ayrshire Scotland, Engine
Keeper, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, reference being made to the drawings filed with my Provisional
Specification:
The brake consist of a pulley and strap placed in a gap to receive it beside the
driving chain pulley the said strap is worked by levers marked HI & J. H is
worked by means of small chain led up centre of frame and worked by lever and hand
in the usual way. There is a combination of levers at handle so as to give a pull on
the chain.
Or the said brake may be worked direct by foot by placing lever H outside with a
small treadle affixed.
111. h.. lover & shein same as by hand.

page_text: are fixed to a steel or iron strap which is wound round a wheel made to receive it this
wheel is place in a gap made in frame of Cycle beside chain wheel as shown on plan
and keyed to axle of same.
When it is desired to work the brake by hand the chain rope or strap is carried
from longest end of lever above referred to and marked H on drawing, up the inside
of frame to the handle bar to which it is attached by means of levers shown on side
elevation.
When worked by foot another lever may be fixed beside H J & I and on the same
spindle with treadles.
When worked from Saddle the chain rope or strap will be carried up part of frame
marked A on drawing and fixed to a lever actuated by Saddle.
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
1st. The effective method of braking bycycles and Trycycles.
2nd. That this is done by means of a special metal wheel and strap brake.
3rd. That the said brake may be either applied by means of the hand or foot or
from the saddle.
An Improved Safety Catch for Securing Bracelets and similar Articles against Accidental Detachment.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 2nd July, 1898
PRUVIDIONAL DEBIT
An Improved Safety Catch for Securing Bracelets and similar
Articles against Accidental Detachment.
I, CHARLES DREYFUS, of 111, Farringdon Road, London, Manufacturing
Jeweller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Near one end of the bracelet I place a wire triangular shaped loop affixed by and
working on a hinge; and inside the loop I solder a domed cap: when the bracelet
is fastened on the arm the loop with cap aforesaid is placed over the thumbpiece
by which the bracelet is opened, thus protecting the thumbpiece from accidental
pressure and the bracelet from becoming unfastened.
An Improved Safety Catch for Securing Bracelets and simuar
Articles against Accidental Detachment.
I, CHARLES DREYFUS, of No. 111, Farringdon Road, London, Manufacturing
Jeweller, 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:-
Near one end and situated just over the box of snap of the bracelet I attach by
means of a hinge a small domed cap or cover: when the bracelet is fastened by
the insertion of the spring into the box of suap the cap or cover aforesaid is placed
over the thumbpiece (which is the piece projecting from spring, upon which
pressure is placed to enable the spring to be inserted into or withdrawn from the
box of snap) thereby keeping the bracelet fastened by preventing the box &
spring forming snap aforesaid from becoming detached.
I make and attach my improved safety catch as follows:-I first make a small
wire triangular shaped loop, and inside this loop I solder a hollow domed cap:
I then attach this catch to the bracelet by a hinge so that the catch can be raised
or shut down at will.
The following are the advantages afforded by my invention:-
It gives absolute security against bracelets or other similar articles of jewellery
being lost through becoming unfastened accidentally.
It being a small and neat design it does not in any way detract from the
appearance of the article to which it is affixed.

page_text: It cannot become entangled with the lace or any other part of the attire of the
wearer, which the safety chains generally in use are very liable to do; and it
also acts as a protector against the rough edge of the thumb piece.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
-
The combination with a bracelet or similar article of a cap or cover substantially
as described forming a safety catch.
001
Improvements in and relating to Shoemakers' Knives.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
Improvements in and relating to Shoemakers' Knives.
I, GEORG MOTSCH, Mechanic, of 9 Pfarrgasse, Pirmasens, in the Empire of
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 refers to a shoemaker's knife, whose hilt is so constructed that a
fresh blade can be inserted, as soon as the old one is used up. As is well known
the blades of shoemakers' knives are very quickly worn out by the grinding action
of the leather and heretofore each time a blade was worn out the whole knife was
thrown away, and the object of the present invention is to save time and money by
simply putting new blades into the specially constructed hilt.
The invention is illustrated on the accompanying sheet of drawings
perspectively.
It is seen by reference to the drawing that the knife A is fastened on to the
cutting hilt B by means of screws C and these screws may be varied in number and
position. The knife A is, as the drawing shows a very delicate instrument and
is easily worn out, but when this occurs it is only necessary to change the blade
and not as at present replace with an entirely new instrument. The blade or new
knife A is put into the hilt B, which is constructed of two fairly strong steel
plates b, b', provided with several holes tapped through both plates for the
screws C and a suitably shaped opening 1) for the blade at the end. The two
steel plates b, 61, are brazed together at the end of the hilt opposite to the blade,
so that the slot or opening E allows of a springing action in the steel plates b, b¹,
to allow them to be forced apart a little when the blade is being placed in
position.
As an additional security the end of the blade is made a little larger than the
opening D for its reception, so that the two steel plates b, 61, are slightly forced
apart and firmly hold the blade A, the plates b, b', being further fastened down by
the contracting screws C passing through them.
The advantage of allowing the operator to change the blades only, but to keep
the hilt is very great and apparent.
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. In shoemakers' knives the provision of a steel or like elastic metal hilt
consisting of two plates of metal brazed together at one end and having at the
other a slot for the reception of interchangeable blades, the whole being finally
fastened by screws passing through the two metal plates at their free or separated
portions.
2. The improvements in and relating to shoemakers' knives substantially as

page_text: and for the purposes hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 30th day of November 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and 5
'13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements connected with the Seats of Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements connected with the Seats of Cycles.
I, WILLIAM ELLIS CHUTE ELLIS, of The Knolls, near Petersfield, in the County
of Hants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention a support for the back is provided.
The support consists of a pad carried at the top of a bar whose lower end is
pivotted beneath the seat to the frame of the machine.
The support when in use is held in an approximately vertical position with the
pad against the small of the rider's back by means of a rod or other connection
fixed to the front fork or other part of the frame.
1004
mprovements connected with the sea of by cies
I, WILLIAM ELLIS CHUTE ELLIS, of The Knolls, near Petersfield, in the County
of Hants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement: -
According to this invention a support for the back is provided.
The support consists of a pad carried at the top of a bar whose lower end is
pivotted beneath the seat to the frame of the machine.
The support when in use is held in an approximately vertical position with the
pad against the small of the rider's back by means of a rod or other connection
fixed to the front fork or other part of the frame.
Figure 1 is a side elevation, and Figure 2 a front elevation of a cycle saddle
fitted with a back according to this invention. Figure 3 is a plan of the back.
Figures 4 to 6 are similar views of a modification.
In Figures 1 to 3 a is the saddle supported in the ordinary way by springs b
on a horizontal bar c. d is a bracket fixed to the bar c and carrying a tube c
forming a hearing for the rod f supporting the back g. The tube e is slotted at e²
to receive a pin f¹ on the rod f. The slot is inclined so that when the seat is
turned up and leant against it cannot fall down.
In Figures 4 to 6 the tube d is fixed directly on the bar c and the rod f has
a pinion f fixed to it gearing with a rack a fixed to the underside of the saddle a.
The slot e is in this case vertical as shown. The weight of the rider depresses the
saddle and causes the rack a¹ to revolve the pinion f and raise the back.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invén-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. A back pivotted to the frame of the machine beneath the seat.
2. The combination of a seat, a support for the seat, a horizontal longitudinal
bearing carried by the support, a shaft turning in the bearing, and a back fixed
to the shaft.
3. The combination of a seat, springs carrying the seat, a support carrying
the springs, a horizontal longitudinal bearing carried by the support, a shaft
turning in the bearing, a back fixed to the shaft, a rack fixed to the underside
of the seat, and a pinion fixed to the shaft and gearing with the rack.
4. Apparatus substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Improvements in the Hoods of Baby Carriages, Perambulators, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Hoods of Baby Carriages, Perambulators, and
the like.
I, HARRY BEDFORD MURDOCH, Manufacturer, of "Star Works," Goodinge Road,
in the County of London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in hoods for baby carriages or peram-
bulators and the like.
In such hoods as heretofore made the bars of metal of which the frame-work
consists are apt to wear through the cloth, leather, or other covering as, in mani-
pulating the same the hand presses the covering against the sharp edges of the
metal and this tends to cut the leather or fabric.
I obviate this according to my present invention as illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings.
Instead of fixing the leather, fabric or other covering upon the bare metal I
surround the latter with a strip of felt or similar material the folds or coils of
a is the metal of the frame-
which lay closely edge to edge. In the drawings
work, the coiled strip of felt and c the cover of leather fabric or the like.
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 the hoods of baby carriages, perambulators or the like covering the frame
with a coiled strip of felt or similar material so that the edges of the metal may
not injure the outer cover, as set forth and illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 8th day of
December 1891
Doted this 8th day of December 1891
BERNHARD DUKES,
226 High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
BERNHARD DUKES,
226 High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A New Cloth.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Cloth.
I, WILLIAM STRANG, Junior, 201, Greenhead Street, Glasgow, in the County
of Lanarkshire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
A new striped cloth in which stripes of goffered or puckered cloth are woven,
along with stripes of a sheer, transparent cloth.
In order to make the goffered stripe, I weave the stripe with extra shots of
weft, to bring out the goffered effect and float the extra shots where the trans-
parent part of cloth is wanted.
The essential part of my invention is the weaving extra shots of weft, into the
goffered stripes and the cutting of these off at the parts where the transparent
effect is required.
1, WILLIAM STRANG, Junior, 201, Greenhead Street, Glasgow, in the County
of Lanarkshire, 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 is a striped cloth, in which stripes of what is known as goffered, puckered
or crimped cloth are woven along with stripes of what is known as sheer, trans-
parent or translucent cloth.
In the process of weaving I insert more shots or picks of weft into the goffered
These extra
stripes than what is required to form the other parts of the cloth.
shots are necessary to form the goffering desired. At the parts where the goffer-
ing is not wanted these extra shots are floated. After the cloth is woven the
superfluous threads are cut off and leave. stripes of sheer cloth between the
goffered stripes.
As is customary in weaving goffered cloth I use two warp beams. The one
Laine tight and the other slack.

page_text: 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 weaving of extra shots of weft into the goffered stripes and the floating
and cutting of these off, at the parts where the sheer or transparent effect is
required.
An Improved Horse Shoe.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Horse Shoe.
STEPHEN HARTLEY WATSON, of The Manor House, White Waltham, near
Maidenhead, Gentleinan, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A horse shoe of iron or any other metal in which there is a specially shaped
groove: into this groove an indiarubber block running all round the shoe is
dovetailed. The indiarubber projects from the surface of the shoe. Its exposed
surface which would come in contact with the ground when in use is concave in shape
thereby giveing a firm hold on the ground and preventing slipping.
Each nail passes through the rubber and serves together with the groove to retain
it in its place.
The concave surface of the indiarubber together with the nails and special groove in
the shoe constitutes the invention.
Upon the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1. Shews the complete shoe.
Fig. 2. Section through line A-B on Fig. 1 shewing concave surface of the india-
rubber exposed.
Fig. 3. Section through line C-D on Fig. 1 shewing position of nail.
Fig. 4. Section of iron part of shoe shewing special groove for the indiarubber.
Thated thin 19th
STEPHEN HARTLEY WATSON, of The Manor House, White Waltham, near
Maidenhead, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
inanner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in shoes for horses and it has for its main
object to provide a shoe that will give a more perfect foothold more especially on the
paved or asphalted thoroughfares of towns, and also to minimise the concussive
effects of such hard surfaces. This shoe may be constructed of iron or any other
metal. It has a specially shaped groove running all round the shoe into which an
indiarubber block is dovetailed. The indiarubber projects from the surface of the
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page_text: shoe, its exposed surface which would come in contact with the ground when in use
is concave in shape thereby acting as sucker giving a firm hold on the ground and
preventing slipping.
Each nail passes through the rubber and serves together with the groove to retain
it in its place.
The concave surface of the indiarubber together with the nails and special groove
in the shoe constitutes the invention.
Upon the drawing attached to the Provisional Specification
Fig. 1. Shews the complete shoe.
Fig. 2.
Section through line A-B on Fig. 1 shewing concave surface of the india-
rubber exposed.
Fig. 3. Section through line C-D on Fig. 1 shewing position of nail.
Fig. 4.
Section of iron part of shoe shewing special groove for the indiarubber.
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 :-
I. The counter sunk special groove for preventing the indiarubber from being torn
out.
II. The concave surface of the rubber acting as a sucker and thereby preventing
slipping and concussion.
III. The nails passing through the rubber to help to secure it.
Dated this Thirteenth day of June 1898.
STEPHEN HARTLEY WATSON.
Improvements in Mandolines, Guitars, Lutes, Mandores, and the like Stringed Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
Improvements in Mandolines, Guitars, Lutes, Mandores, and the like
Stringed Instruments.
I, SALVATORE INDELICATO of 8 Piazza Ammalati, Catania in the Kingdom
of Italy, 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 improvements in mandolines, guitars, lutes and
the like stringed instruments. The essential feature of this invention consists
first in covering the rear parts of the strings so that they appear to start from the
point where the bridge is situated. By this means, a more sonorous and harmonious
tone is obtained, and the customary friction of the arm against the strings is
avoided.
Secondly, in forming an aperture or apertures in the back of the instrument
near the tail, whereby a morbidezza effect of tone is obtained.
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in
which-
Figure A is a longitudinal section of a mandoline
Figure B a view of the interior face of the breast ;
Figure C a front elevation of the mandoline;
Figure D a tail-end view of same.
In carrying out the invention, a series of curved tubes a (one for each string)
are mounted on a light wood block secured to the interior face of the breast at the
tail end (Figures A and B). The strings which are fixed to small studs on the
string fastener at the tail are inserted each in one of the tubes, and after being
passed through same emerge on the breast or sounding board of the instrument
behind the bridge. They then run along the finger board to the nut and finally to
the respective pegs or screws of the head (Figure C). The tubes are connected
to one another or held in place by means of screws in the block which supports
them.
The aperture or apertures for producing the aforementioned morbidezza effect
are preferably two in number, arranged in the form of a lyre as shown in
Figure D.
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. The improvement in mandolines and similar stringed instruments, which
consists in covering the rear part of the strings behind the bridge substantially as
and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth.
2. The improvement in mandolines and similar stringed instruments, which
consists in forming an aperture or apertures at the tail end substantially as described
for the purpose of producing a morbidezza effect.
3. In a mandoline or similar stringed instrument, a series of curved tubes suitably
mounted on the interior face of the breast behind the bridge to conduct the strings

page_text: beneath the breast at the part where they are liable to cause friction to the arm
substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 26th day of April 1897.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application; 19th June, 1897--Accepted, 21st Aug., 1897
In order that our invention may be clearly understood we have appended drawings

page_text: the purpose of preventing the passage of any light, also giving the lantern body
greater rigidity and by which means we are enabled to insert the telescoped
chimney H through the opening E into the interior of the front foot of the lantern
as shewn. In the case of the telescopic tube K K¹ and K³ as shewn by
Figures 4 and we provide the spring band M which fits around the inside of
each of the outer sections at the front and which is provided with the lugs m¹ and
thumbscrew J by which means when the tubes are extended, the screwing up of the
thumb screw J tightens the spring band and clamps the inner tube thus assisting to
bring the tubes to a straight line and true centre and retain them in that position.
The inner tubes in cach case are provided with a metal band N which thickens out
the rear end of such tubes so as to be equal to the thickness of the spring band M.
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
1st. The improvements in Magic Lanterns and in lamps for same substantially as
and for the purpose herein set forth and shewn upon the accompanying drawing.
2nd. In lamps for Magic lanterns the outside wick sockets formed circular on top
substantially as herein set forth and shewn.
3rd. In lamps for Magic Lanterns a deflector having an aperture with hollowed
ends d¹ and d² substantially as herein set forth and shewn.
4th. In Magic Lanterns the means for tightening up the telescopic tube
substantially as and for the purpose set forth and shewn by Figures 4 and 5.
5th. In magic lanterns an opening E into foot substantially as and for the purpose
herein set forth and shewn.
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JOHN OLDFIELD..
ROBERT OLDFIELD.
Improved Adjustable Cover for Receptacles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th June, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
Improved Adjustable Cover for Receptacles.
We, WALTER COSTER GEE, Window Blind Manufacturer; and GEORGE
FREDERIC GEE, Tinsmith; both 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,-
This invention provides a cover for milk jugs, jam pots, and the like which can
be more readily attached to and removed from a receptacle, than those hitherto
in use.
The invention consists in providing a cover with a hinge having a spring clip
which clasps the top edge of the receptacle, the hinge permitting the cover to be
opened and shut while the clip allows it to be readily removed from and adjusted
pon, the receptacle.
The cover may be formed wholly or partially of reticular material so that it can
be used as a strainer when pouring milk, gravy, or other liquid into the receptacle.
In the accompanying drawing,-
Fig. 1 is a vertical central section; and
Fig. a plan of a jug provided with our invention.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of the hinge and clip.
The cover (a) is stamped out of sheet metal with an opening which is covered
with a strainer (b) of wire gauze.
The hinge (c) is provided with the metal spring clip (d) which clasps the top edge
of the jug and maintains the cover in position.
A projecting arm (e) which is common to the covers of hot-water jugs and the
like permits the cover to be readily raised.
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 combination with a cover for a receptacle of a hinge provided with a
spring clip substantially as and for the purposes herein specified and illustrated.
2. In combination; the cover (a) strainer (b) hinge (c) and spring clip (d) as
specified and illustrated.
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EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicants.
A Method of Manufacturing Acetylene Gas from Calcium Carbide.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Method of Manufacturing Acetylene Gas from Calcium Carbide.
I, JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHAM, of 33, Capel Street, Dublin, Lighthouse Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in placing the calcium carbide in cylindrical vessels with
internal movable divisions and in applying water to each division in succession
from a cylinder of precisely the same capacity as that containing the calcium
carbide, a gauge being placed upon each vessel so that the process of gas manu-
facture can be watched as it progresses, with suitable valves by which the process
can be arrested at pleasure the usual washing and drawing off arrangements being
applied and the gas as it is made being stored in a gasholder of the ordinary
construction.
Another part of my invention is that I seal the gasmaking cylinder with a lute
of mercury so that the cover may be removed and replaced instantly without the
application of screws or such appliances.
Dated this 16th day of August 1897
I, JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHAM, of 33, Capel Street, Dublin, Lighthouse 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 consists in placing the calcium carbide in cylindrical vessels with
internal movable divisions and in applying water to each division in succession
from a cylinder of precisely the same capacity as that containing the calcium
carbide, placed at a higher level as shown in drawing herewith, with or without
gauges for permitting the process of gas manufacture to be watched as it pro-
gresses and with suitable valves by which the process can be arrested at pleasure,
the usual washing and drawing off arrangements being applied and the gas as it
is made being stored in a gasholder of the ordinary construction.
Another part of my invention is that I seal the gasmaking cylinder with a lute
of mercury so that the cover may be removed and replaced instantly without the
application of screws or such appliances.
In the accompanying drawing
A. is the water reservoir. divided into 4 parts

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:-
The method of manufacturing acetylene gas from calcium carbide above
described.
Dated this 25th day of April 1898.
JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHAM.
An Improvement in Fitted Writing Pads.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application 20th March, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 15th May, 1897--Accepted, 31st July, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Fitted Writing Pads.
CHARLES GEORGE GOORD 320 City Road, E.C. London Fancy Leather Goods
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved Writing Pad in Leather, the Cover or flap being so constructed as to
stand up when in use, or by releasing two straps will lay flat and is fitted, with
gussetted pockets for Stationery, Post Cards, Stamps, Memo book, date Calendar,
Paper Knife, Pen-holder & Pencil, Scissors, Inkstand, and Pen cleaner.
The Writing Pad can be used Flat or can be raised by strut under blotting paper.
The special feature in this Pad, is the construction of the flap, which is fitted, and
can be used standing upright or lying flat.
CHARLES GEORGE GOORD 320 City Road, E.C. London Fancy Leather Goods
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
inanner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
An improved Writing Pad in Leather, A the Cover or flap being so Constructed, as
to stand up when in use or by releasing B two straps will lay flat, and is fitted with
Gussetted pockets for Stationery, Post Card, Stamps Memo book, date Calendars,
Pen-holder, Pencil, Paper Knife, Scissors, inkstand and Pen cleaner. The Writing
Pad can be used flat, or can be raised by Strut under Blotting paper. The special
feature in this Pad is the Construction of the Flap or Cover, which is fitted, and can be
used standing upright or lying flat.
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 a Writing, the construction of a flap or cover, capable of being fitted, and used
standing upright or lying flat B by the use of the two straps.
CHARLES GEORGE GOORD,
320 City Road.
Year: 1897

page_text: We LOUIS C. BROWN, and CHARLES H. BROWN, both of Youngerstown, in the State
of Ohio, and County of Mahoning, United States of America, Gentlemen, 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 memorial charts, and has for its object to provide a
device of this nature wherein the inscription may be varied at will without injuring
the chart in any way, thus enabling the same chart to be presented a number
of times with different inscriptions and saving the expense of the entire chart
in the event of the refusal of the prospective purchaser to accept the same.
In the drawing forming a portion of this specification, and in which like letters
of reference indicate similar parts in the several views:
Fig. 1 is a front view of a chart constructed in accordance with my invention,
Fig. 2 is a back view and
Fig. 3 is a section on line 2-2 of Fig. 1.
Referring now to the drawings, in constructing a chart in accordance with my
invention, I form upon a suitable back-ground of paper, board, or similar substance,
a design comprising one or more frames, a and b, the enclosures of which frames are
cut away to form openings extending entirely through the backing, such openings
being lettered c and d.
Arranged behind the openings c and d, and registering therewith, are cards e and f
bearing inscriptions, as shown, such cards being held in place by straps g secured to
the cards and to the rear face of the backing. These strips are held in place by
mucilage, or similar substance, whereby they may be readily detached and the cards
removed for the substitution of other inscription.
It will be readily understood that I may form both the backing and the cards of
any desired material, that I may employ any design and that whatever inscriptions
that may be desired may be placed upon the cards.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim:-
1. A memorial chart comprising a backing provided with a design, openings in the
backing and cards having inscriptions secured at the rear of the backing and in
alignment with their respective openings.
2. A memorial chart comprising a backing provided with a suitable design,
openings in said chart and cards secured to the chart in alignment with the

page_text: 3. A memorial chart comprising a backing provided with a design, openings in the
chart within the design, cards provided with inscriptions arranged behind the chart
and in alignment with their respective openings, and strips attached to the cards and
to the chart to hold them in their co-relative position.
LOUIS C. BROWN.
LOUIS C. BROWN.
CHARLES H. BROWN.
Improvements in Muzzles for Dogs and other Animals.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 9th Mar., 1898-- Accepted, 7th May, 1898
Improvements in Muzzles for Dogs and other Animals.
I, WILLIAM HENRY HOWORTH, of Cleckheaton, in the County of York, Architect,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I construct my muzzle by stamping it out in one or two pieces only from suitable
sheet metal leather or other suitable substance preferably in one piece, such pieces
in section being either flat or ribbed are bent the required shape and rivetted
together at two or more places, it is then of the usual cage form to comply with the
Board of Agriculture's requirements and having no soldered joints is strong and
safe with no possibility of its parts becoming loose.
Also it is level, flat, and easy with no points or projections to harass the wearer.
Rivet holes are left at the top part over the nose for securing thereto rubber or
other pads if required.
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I, WILLIAM HENRY HOWORTH, of Cleckheaton, in the County of York, Architect,
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:-
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a view of muzzle when stamped out of a metal sheet and before being
bent into cage form and rivetted.
Fig. 2 is a side view of muzzle when finished.
I construct my muzzle by stamping or cutting it out in one or two pieces A,
from suitable sheets of metal, such as aluminium, aluminium alloys, steel or other
suitable metals preferably in one piece, such pieces in section being either flat
ribbed or corrugated at C and bent the required shape and rivetted or otherwise
secured together at two or more places B, it is then of the usual cage form see
Fig. 2 to comply with the Board of Agriculture's requirements, and having no
soldered joints is strong and safe with no possibility of its parts becoming loose.
Also it is level, and easy with no point or projections to harass the wearer.

page_text: Rivet holes may be left at the top part over the nose for securing thereto
rubber pads if required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
claim is:
1. Stamping muzzles for dogs and other animals out of one or of two sheets or
pieces of metal, bending them the required shape, and securing them together by
rivets or other suitable means.
2. Muzzles for dogs and other animals consisting of one or of two pieces of metal
stamped or cut from sheets, then bent the required shape and secured together in
any suitable manner.
Dated this Eighth day of March 1890.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.