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A New or Improved Device for Cutting the Hair.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1892-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Cutting the Hair.
I CHARLES HENRY RICKARDS of Isolation Hospital Guildford Surrey
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a new or improved device for cutting or clipping the hair
and consists of a handy tool which may be conveniently carried in the pocket either
alone or enclosed in a suitable case. By means of my improved hair clipper any
one may cut his own hair and keep it constantly to the required length, whereby a
considerable saving in money is effected while there can be no risk of skin
any
diseases being propagated as frequently occurs through the combs or scissors
generally used at barbers shops.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is an inside view and Fig. 2 an outside
view or plan of my improved hair clipper Fig. 3 is a rear or edge view and Fig. 4
a central cross section of the same.
Like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings.
My improved hair clipper consists of a razor blade or knife bbevilled at d and
furnished with a lug at each end. These lugs are held within the bent over
projections e of the comb c which is slotted in the centre to receive the end of a
screw s capable of turning into a corresponding tapped perforation p formed in the
razor blade b. The slot formed in the comb allows of the latter being adjusted
relatively to the razor blade b that is to say of the teeth of the said comb protruding
more or less from the edge of the razor blade thus allowing to change whenever
required the length of the hair which is required to be cut off.
To use the device the same is held in the hand by the edge or end shown in
Fig. 3 and the comb having been adjusted according to requirements the teeth thereof
are inserted in the hair and the clipper is moved along parallel curvilinear paths
from one side of the head to the other that is to say from right to left or left to
right.
As my improvements are capable of some modification without departing from the
principle thereof I do not restrict myself to materials or dimensions or to the precise
form or placement of the parts thereof.
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 improved device for clipping the hair arranged constructed and operating
substantially as herein described and shown and for the purpose set forth.
1003
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Razors.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE TECIFICATION,
Improvements in Razors.
I, PAUL HUTFLESZ, of 332, Corvinggasse, Pápa, in the Kingdom of Hungary
and Austrian Empire, Hairdresser, 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 razors; its object being to provide a razor which can
be used by the most inexperienced without danger of cutting the skin.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of my improved razor; Fig. 2 being a corresponding
end elevation.
Fig. 3 is a transverse section.
Fig. 4 is a side elevation shewing the razor opened ready for cleaning or
stropping.
The blade a is formed with a rib b along the back. This rib strengthens the
blade and serves as a stop to limit the movement of the blade in the guard or
holder. The end c of the blade is turned up; this end forming a projection which
can be pressed by the finger for the purpose of causing the blade to turn about the
pivot d. The latter is screwed into the bracket e, the lower end-f of which is
brazed or otherwise fastened to the holder. The holder comprises the main piece g,
the top and the ends h. A handle is provided; the lower part m of the handle
being secured to the piece 9. The catch k on the top i is for the purpose of
engaging with the blade and keeping it in place.
When the razor is in use, the blade is closed and retained by the catch A. In
Fig. 3, the dotted lines represents the surface of the skin which is being shaved.
The razor is held by the handle and moved in the direction indicated by the
arrow 2. The edge g of the piece y serves to prevent the razor cutting the skin,
while the edge of the top i bears against the skin and keeps the blade at the
proper angle for easy shaving.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
1. A razor having a guard or holder which prevents the razor cutting the skin,
substantially as herein described.
2. In a razor, the combination, with a holder g and handle l, of a blade a and
catch k, substantially as herein set forth.
3. In a razor, the combination, with a holder g and the edges g' and ', of the
blade a, substantially as herein set forth.
4. A razor constructed and operating substantially as described with reference to
the accompanying drawings.
Dated the 31st day of October 1892.
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Improvements in Stoves.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1892-Accepted, 18th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoves.
I, IGNAZ LISSNER, of Kamenz, Saxony, in the Empire of Germany, Factory
Official, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture improved stoves for warming
rooms.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar
letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation, partly in section.
Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation, at right angles to Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a section on the line 1-2, and
Fig. 4 is a section on the line 3-4.
The lower part a of the stove is made of fire brick, tiles, majolica ware, or other
suitable fire resisting material, and contains a furnace and combustion chamber b,
and flue c. Above this flue an iron inverted U tube d is fitted. The exit leg of
this tube is open to a flue e formed in the zaccho a, through which the spent gases
are carried away to a chimney. ƒ and g are two annular iron frames, the frame f
resting on the zaccho a. Both frames are perforated to permit the passage of air,
as shown at h in Fig. 4; the frame being also provided with screw-threaded holes
to receive the lower ends of the screwed rods k; and the frame g having perforations
for the passage of the same rods, which are secured with nuts m.
nn are tubes
formed of glass or other analogous material, through which the rods k.pass, and
whereby they are secured nearly close together in a circle, as shown in Figs. 2
and 3.
Above, and resting upon, the plate g, is the glass cap o, forming an ornamental
top to the stove.
Air passes inwards between the tubes n and enters the same tubes at p, passing
upwards through them to the cap o, such air uniting with the air from the interior
surrounding the tube d, from whence it enters the room in a heated state.
In Fig. 1 the glass tubes n are shown divided into two parts, by the insertion of
an additional frame r; the rods k passing through the frame r.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
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1. In the construction of stoves for warming rooms, the combination of a
furnace b, tubes n formed of glass or analogous material, secured between metal
frames g; the heating flue tube d, and an ornamental cap o, substantially as
herein before described, and illustrated by the drawings.
2. The general construction, arrangement, and combination of the several and
respective parts, together forming my invention of improvements in stoves, substan-
tially as herein before described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 3rd May 1892.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
An Improved Sleeping-garment for Children.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sleeping-garment for Children.
I, ANTON CORNELIUS AUGUST TISCHBEIN of 28 Kleine Bäckerstrasse,
Chemnitz, in the Kingdom of Saxony and Empire of 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:—
This invention relates to means for protecting children from exposure whilst
asleep, and consists of a garment resembling a sack and designed to enclose the
child's lower extremities.
In the accompanying drawing, S represents the sack-like garment, the same
being formed with a flap O, which can be closed and fastened by means of buttons k¹.
The band B of the garment is provided with button-holes, and is attached at k to
the child's dress K. The two garments may, if desired, be similarly fastened
together at the back.
In using the sack-like garment S, the flap O is opened, the lower part of the
child's body is placed therein, the flap is closed and the garments S and K are
fastened together in the manner described.
It being generally recognised that a large percentage of children's maladies are
attributable to chills, the subject of the present invention fulfils an important hygienic
purpose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :--
The herein-described means for preventing children exposing themselves whilst
asleep, the same consisting in the employment of a sack-like garment adapted to
enclose the lower extremities, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 5th day of January 1892.
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
A New or Improved Bust Protector.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1892
A New or Improved Bust Protector.
I MARIANNE BENDE of Amerlingstrasse 15, Vienna, in the Empire of Austria,
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, to replace the corset of whale-bone, steel etc., as
being disadvantageous to health, also to allow of the activity of the stomach in its
natural condition and allow full play to the digestive organs. The improved
protector always holding together the bust in an unconstrained and high position,
by which means the body will receive a pleasing and natural appearance or deport-
ment. The improved protector will also particularly be fitted for suffering, weak,
suckling and pregnant women.
Referring to the drawing annexed-
Fig. 1 a side view of the bust or bosom-protector.
Fig. 2 a front view of same.
Fig. 3 a back view and
Fig. 4 the form of bosom-protector for women suckling.
The improved protector is composed of a short bodice A, surrounding the whole
body either knitted woven crocheted or otherwise made. This bodice is furnished
on its front for the curve of the bosom with two projections bb, adapted to the
breast and constructed according to the figure of the wearer.
The lower border of this bodice carries an elastic band or girdle G, serving to
hold fast the bodice in its proper position. At the back the bodice is closed by
buttons or cords. The neck and sleeve of the bodice have drawn through them
small elastic or silk cords g g as shown in dotted lines.
For women suckling the bosom-protector has been furnished with teat-holes or
openings b¹, so that children can be suckled without the bodice being displaced.
The bosom-protector can be made in one piece without seam, whereby undue
pressure is done away with. It can also be made of wool or cotton, elastic material,
silk or linen and should be made for corpulent persons of strong material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. An improved bust or bosom-protector for ladies consisting of a short bodice A,
surrounding the frame, the front-side of which is furnished with two projections 6 b
conforming to the breasts of the wearer and the lower border of which carries an
elastic band (G) with the back closed by buttons k k or cords.
2. The orifices b¹ b¹ combined with the projections b b and the improved bust-
protector claimed above for use by women suckling children.
All substantially as described and illustrated and for the purposes set forth.
Dated the 12th day of October 1892.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Valves.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 10th Sept., 1892
Improvements in Valves.
I, ALEXANDER TURNBULL of St. Mungo Works, Bishopbriggs, in the County
of Lanark, North Britain, 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 relates to improvements in valves for steam or other gases or fluids.
It consists in making in the casting a passage between the inlet and discharge sides
and providing a small valve in this passage so as to admit gradually the steam or
other fluid from the inlet to the discharge side and to the pipes in connection there-
with before opening the main valve.
The invention may be applied to many different types of valves. It is illustrated
on the accompanying sheet of drawings as applied to an ordinary stop valve. a 18
the small passage between the inlet and discharge sides of the valve, and 6 is the
stop-cock for opening or closing the passage.
By this invention in such valves which are kept shut by the pressure acting on
the top side the small port allows of the pressure on the two sides being equalized
before opening the main valve so that the latter may be opened without difficulty.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In stop valves, the providing of a small passage in the valve chest casting having
a valve in it between the inlet and discharge sides of the valve, as and for the
purposes set forth.
Dated this 4th day of August 1892
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
A Process for Coating Aluminium with other Metals.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 18th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Coating Aluminium with other Metals.
I, GEORGE WEGNER, of 7 Oppelner Strasse, Berlin, Germany, Goldsmith, 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 process for galvanizing aluminium, is, as follows:-The aluminium articles
to be galvanized are, at first, thoroughly cleaned, and all grease adhering to them
removed, by any of the well-known agents, such as potash, caustic-potash etc.; then
rinsed with clean water and finally steeped for one or two minutes in a bath, con-
taining 10 litres of water. 100 gr. nitrate of silver, 50 gr. nitrate of mercury and
200 gr. cyanide of potassium, heated to the boiling point. By this part of the
process, amalgamated silver is deposited on the aluminium, in a thin and firmly
adhering coat. This deposit is necessary, in order to make the aluminium, which
is a bad conductor, more efficient during the galvanization, and better suited to act
as a cathode.
After this, the amalgamated aluminium is put into a second bath containing
10 litres of water, 200 gr. chloride of zinc and 500 gr. bi-sulphate of soda, then the
anode and cathode are connected in the usual way, by means of a galvanic battery,
of weak tension, and the latter is left closed, until the aluminium, (i.e. the amalgam)
is coated with zinc deposit of the required thickness.
After this second treatment, the aluminium is prepared sufficiently to be coppered,
silvered or gilt, in the usual way like other metals. When this is being done, if
alloys of metals are used, every tint of the aluminium may be produced.
All attempts hitherto made to galvanize the aluminium in a direct way, have
produced only unsatisfactory results, as the baths of iodine, silver, or cyanide of
potassium solution, which are used to galvanize other metals, destroy the aluminium.
By means of the present invention, however, this question is finally solved. The
coat of zinc protects the aluminium from the destroying action of the acids.
The aluminium may be galvanized, without impediment, like any other metal.
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 hereinbefore described process for galvanizing aluminium, consisting in first
steeping the aluminium in a hot bath, of cyanide of silver and cyanide of mercury,
so as to amalgamate it and increase its efficiency, then placing it in a second bath,
containing a solution of chloride of zinc and sulphate of soda, to cover it with a
coat of zinc, for the purpose of protecting the aluminium against the destroying
action of acids.
י
Improvements in Glove and other Fasteners.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1892-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Glove and other Fasteners.
I, FRIEDRICH MAISCH, of 35 Via Municipio Naples, in the Kingdom of Italy,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to fasteners adapted for use where two parts, one of which
overlaps the other, are to be secured together, such for example as for fastening
gloves, boots and shoes, and for securing travelling or perambulator rugs.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a vertical section of one part or member of my improved fastener
applied to the material to be fastened and
Figure 2 is a similar view of the other part or member of the fastener.
Figure 3 is a plan view of the member of the fastener shown in Figure 1.
Figures 4 and 5 are views illustrating the method of uniting the two parts of the
fastener.
The main parts of the fastener are an oval locking-pin a having a groove band
rigidly attached to one part A of the material (for instance by bending a metal
plate d over the edges of a flange e formed integral with the pin a) and an oval
collar y having secured to it a locking plate and attached to the other part B of
the material. This collar g is adapted to turn in the metal plate d which connects
it with the material, and for this purpose it is provided with the cap i rigidly
connected to it.
The two members of the fastener are connected by introducing the locking pin a
into the collar 9, which can be done when the longer axes of the oval pin and of
the collar g coincide so that the groove in the locking pin a and the locking
plate of the collar 9 are brought into the same plane. By now turning the
collar g by means of the cap i through an angle of 90°, the longer axes of the pin
and the locking plate fare made to intersect the said locking plate engaging
with the groove in the locking pin and forming a secure connection between the
two members.
Cl
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 a fastener for gloves and other articles an oval collar g provided with
a cap i and a locking plate f and forming one member of the fastener, and adapted
when turned to engage in a groove b of a locking pin a forming the other member
of the fastener, substantially as described.
(2.) The manufacture and use of the improved fastener herein before described.
and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Means for Fastening Horsehoe Knives with a Key without Bolts and Rivets.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Mar., 1893-Accepted, 6th May, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Means for Fastening Horsehoe Knives with a Key without Bolts
and Rivets.
JOHN SEARBY Agricultural Engineer Iron and Brass Founder Rawmarsh
Road Rotherham. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A malleable iron pin with head on one end and key hole at the the other end, the
same passes through a hole in knife up a hollow malleable iron shank to about half
way up the same where the key is put in and draws the knife tight, and the shank
branches off in two parts to fasten to horsehoe frame.
2nd day of June 1892.
JOHN SEARBY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Means for Fastening Horsehoe Knives with a Key without Bolts
and Rivets.
I JOHN SEARBY, Agricultural Engineer, Iron and Brass Founder, Rawmarsh
Road, Rotherham, 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 :-
An iron pin a. with head at one end and keyhole at the other. A hollow shank
or leg, made of iron or steel and of the forms and shapes shewn as d. and E.
The pin a. passes up through the hollow shank or leg d. and through a hole in
the knife c. to about halfway up the shank d. where a key or cotter b. is driven in,
which draws and holds the knife c. firmly to the bottom end of the shank or
leg 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 :-
1st. An apparatus by means of which a labourer or unskilled person can fasten
the knives on horsehoes for the purpose of renewing the said knives when worn
out.
2nd. That the removing and fixing of the knives can be effected in the field
without the aid of tools.
3rd. That when the knives are fastened the said apparatus is no impediment to
the working of the horsehoe.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1893
JOHN SEARBY.
An Improvement of Milk, Cream, and Butter.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 12th Nov.. 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement of Milk, Cream, and Butter.
I ARTHUR ROBINSON of 22 Sussex Square Brighton in the County of Sussex
Esquire 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 :-
ог
The invention consists in mixing with milk and cream or butter (during or
previous to process of manufacture from milk) the yolks and
whites of eggs one
and all together or separately as may be deemed expedient so as to improve the
commercial value of either milk cream or butter without in any way interfering
with the goodness of their quality freshness or sweetness.
The following are examples of the manner I propose to accomplish the above
objects (a) I propose to add the yolk of one or more eggs to every eight quarts
more or less of new milk and (6) the yolk of one egg more or less to every quart
of cream more or less and (c) the white or whites and the yolk or yolks of one
egg more or less to every eight quarts of either skimmed milk separated milk or
buttermilk and whether the latter be produced as the residue of churned new milk
or of cream.
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 the commercial value of either (1) cream (2) (especially
of) butter (3) skim milk (4) separated milk and (5) buttermilk.
2. An improvement in the weight of cream butter, skimmed milk, separated milk,
and buttermilk.
Dated this 3rd day of Antahan 1000
Improved Wood Block Floors.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Wood Block Floors.
ALBERT FREDERICK WHITTOмE Builder & Contractor Stafford. I 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:-
"
Improved Wood Block Floors. An improved method of laying solid wood
block floors, formed with pieces of fir or other timber rectangular on the upper
surface, either bevilled or otherwise on the lower edges. The essential feature in
the invention consists in the method of "keyingi or securing the adjoining pieces
together which is effected by cutting diagonal grooves in edges at each of the four
angles of the block and inserting a rectangular tongue in such a manner as to
key" together the four angles of each of the four blocks adjoining and by this
means to obtain the effect of a solid continuous floor. Each block may be bedded
in sand on a foundation of concrete.
66
Figure 1. represents the plan and shews the method of laying the blocks together
with a margin or border round same, it will be noticed that the grain in every
alternate block is different thereby giving a very pretty effect to the floor when
laid.
Figure 2 represents the vertical section shewing the tongue A-and it will be
noticed that the edges of the bottom surface of the blocks are slightly bevelled
(this is done to facilitate the laying) which forms a cavity for the sand and prevents
its getting between the horizontal joints.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
1st. Wood blocks for flooring or other purpose laid diagonal shape, and "keyed
together at every corner " so as to form a solid continuous floor when laid sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in Figures 1 & 2 of the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 6th day of January 1892.
New or Improved Means for Utilising the Lids or Covers of Boxes, Packing Cases, and the like, as Show Cards or Tablets.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Means for Utilising the Lids or Covers of Boxes,
Packing Cases, and the like, as Show Cards or Tablets.
We, ERNEST SLIGHT, of 30 Church Road, Homerton, Box Maker, and
CLARKE, NICKOLLS AND COOMBS, LIMITED, of Hackney Wick Works, London,
Wholesale and Export Confectioners, do hereby declare the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement, that is to say :-
It is well known that after the lids of show boxes, packing cases, and the like
have served their purpose of protecting and retaining the contents of such boxes
or cases, they are generally thrown aside as useless. Now in order to utilise such
lids we form them as show cases or tablets by attaching to them printed or other
suitable matter or by forming them with frames or other suitable devices adapted
to receive and hold show cards or tablets of any ordinary or suitable construction
or material. For example, in a confectionery show box the lid or cover may be of
cardboard with a printed or other design pasted thereon, and if desired varnished
over or covered with glass after the manner of an ordinary show-card or tablet and
it may be attached to the box by paper being pasted over the joint or by a paper
or linen hinge on one side; either of which methods of attachment admits of the
lid being easily removed from the box and utilised as a show card or tablet when no
longer required as a lid or cover.
Or in a packing case the lid or cover may be formed with a frame or other device
adapted to carry an enamelled iron or other tablet, or such enamelled iron or other
tablet may be secured to the ordinary lid of the packing case in any suitable way,
or the enamelled iron or other tablet may itself form the entire lid or cover and be
secured to the case or held in position thereon by any means which will enable the
lid to be removed from the case without such injury as would prevent it being used
as a show tablet. The lid or cover of the box or case forming the show card or
tablet is preferably provided with rings, eyelets, cords, or other suitable devices
whereby the said show card or tablet may be suspended in the usual way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
:-
Making the lids or covers of boxes, packing cases and the like so as to form
show cards or tablets or with show cards or tablets attached thereto, whereby such
lids or covers are made to serve the double purpose of lids or covers in the ordinary
way and of show cards or tablets when no longer required for use as lids or covers
substantially as hereinbefore described.
1000
Improvements in and relating to Playing Cards.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Playing Cards.
We, JULIUS KOHN, of Dehlau, and SIGMUND STRAUSS, of 18 Krakauerstrasse,
Prague, both in the Kingdom of Bohemia, Manufacturers, 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 playing cards, and its object is to secure greater
durability and firmness together with increased smoothness and impermeability,
so that cards made according to this invention may be cleansed without fear of
injury.
According to these improvements we take sheets of opaque celluloid or xylonite
and impress or imprint thereon the designs and devices usually printed upon
playing cards, but instead of printing with an ink which would be readily removed
in the act of cleansing the cards, we prefer to produce the designs and devices by
printing with an ink made up by grinding or mixing the desired pigments or
colours with a suitable waterproof varnish or medium. To ensure the thorough
adhesion of the printed designs and devices on the faces of the cards, we may form
thereon before printing a "key" surface, which may be produced by mixing a
small quantity of a suitable powder with the celluloid on the face, or by slightly
roughening it, in which case the cards may be calendered or pressed after printing,
when sufficiently dry, so as to restore the smoothness of the surfaces.
The backs of the cards may be left plain or be printed or be suitably decorated;
and in other respects, the cards may be manufactured in the usual manner.
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 :-
Celluloid playing cards, manufactured and produced substantially as hereinbefore
described.
Dated this 10th day of February AD 1892
Improvements in Table Knives and Forks.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Table Knives and Forks.
I, MARY DANNATT JEFFERSON of 2 Gladstone Terrace Bridlington Quay do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to an improved construction of table knives and forks,
and has for its object to provide a knife or fork which shall be less liable to get
damaged or broken, than the ordinary construction.
The handles of these articles are very liable to get broken or cracked, owing to
the strain put upon them, as they are merely fastened to the metal part by a
projecting spike. This is especially the case in cleaning knives, the handles often
cracking during that operation. According to my invention the metal part, where
it joins the handle, is formed with a recess or socket, the metal extending further
than in the usual knife or fork, the ordinary spike being also provided. The end
of the handle is cut away so as to enter the socket, and allow the metal to come
flush with the larger part of the handle. Any engraving or other ornamentation
may be formed on the metal part, and it may be made of any suitable shape.
In order that my invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, which show a table knife constructed according
to my invention, Figs. 1 and 2 showing the central part in section, & Fig. 3 in
elevation.
A is the blade having the enlarged part B, at its upper end, forming a socket of
suitable depth with a spike C, projecting from its centre. D is the handle, cut
away as shown, to fit the socket, in which it is firmly cemented or fixed in any
suitable manner. The socket, as shown more clearly in Fig. 3, is preferably
formed with a V shaped end, top and bottom, the handle being cut accordingly, as
the greatest strain comes on this part in using the article.
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 table knife or fork, having the metal part formed with a socket B within which
the end of the handle is fixed, the handle being formed to correspond with the
socket, substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings and
for the purposes specified.
Dated this 24th day of August 1802
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Bedrest.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 16th May, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 20th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1892
PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bedrest.
Mrs. MARY ANNE CORE, Trained and Registered Nurse, The Hollies,
Blandford Road, Ealing, W., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
:-
This invention is intended to be of more comfort to patients than the bedrests
in present use. It is shaped almost as the back of an easy chair. It is to be made
in light ironwork. Two bands top & bottom (A) curved with 7 uprights (B)
2 at sides, 1 in centre & 2 between centre & each side. This is fixed on a frame
notched at the sides (C) with two pieces (D) coming from the centre of the back
of each outer upright so as to adjust the bed rest at the angle required. On the
outer side of the top curved band, brass buttons will be fixed, so that pillows with
a buttonhole of webbing attached can be fastened on & kept in place, at the same
time it being quite easy to shake gently and alter the arrangement of them. This
bedrest will be light, strong and thoroughly sanitary.
Th 11th 1
£ M 1000
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bedrest.
Mrs. MARY ANNE CORE Trained & Registered Nurse, The Hollies, Blandford
Road, Ealing, W., 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 :-
use.
-
This invention is intended to be of more comfort to patients than those in present
It is shaped almost as the back of an easy chair. It is to be made in light
ironwork or other suitable material. Two bands top & bottom curved (A) with
7 uprights (B), 2 at sides, 1 in centre & 2 between centre and each side. This is
fixed in a frame (C) notched at the sides, with two pieces (D) coming from the
centre the back of each outer upright, so as to adjust the bedrest at the proper
angle. On the top curved band buttons will be placed so that pillows with a
buttonhole of webbing or other material attached can be fastened and kept in place :
at the same time it being quite easy to shake and alter the arrangement of them.
This bedrest will be light strong and thoroughly sanitary.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said iuven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is―
(1) Bedrest that shall be constructed in the manner hereinbefore described and
shown in the accompanying drawings.
(2) A bedrest constructed with the back support curved in the manner
hereinbefore stated.
(3) Bedrest as above described which shall have attached, buttons, by means of
which, pillows may be retained in any required position, substantially as
hereinbefore described and shown in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 19th day of August 1892.
An Improved Iron Retaining Wall.
Year: 1892

page_text: ate of Application, 4th Jan., 1892-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Iron Retaining Wall.
I, HERMANN. JOHANNES SCHMIDT of Altona near Hamburg in the Empire of
Germany 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:
The improved iron retaining wall is especially suitable for submerged or partly
submerged structures where wood is not suitable by reason of its destruction by
certain worms or living creatures existing in the water, or where an especially
strong or durable construction is required. The invention consists in driving two
series or species of caissons made of iron or steel plates and open below, into the
ground or bed in such a manner that the outer series or row serves for guiding and
holding in place the inner series or row and also for withstanding the thrust
outward against the latter by a system of stays or anchors applied to the outer
caissons, so that together the two series of caissons form a solid retaining wall.
After the caissons have been driven to the required depth the earth within them
is removed for the whole or for part of the depth by dredging or pumping out, and
cement or concrete put in the place of the earth removed.
Such a wall having the advantage of not being attached by the sea worm which
bores into timber has the further advantage that when the iron or steel rusts away,
a concrete or cement wall is left which is unaffected by sea water.
The invention is illustrated in the annexed drawings.
Fig. 1 being a vertical section through such a retaining wall.
Fig. 2 a horizontal section of the caissons on line y y Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 a section through one of the caissons of one series or kind.
Fig. 4 a section through one of the caissons of the other series or kind.
The caissons of the inner series are preferably made with curved front and back
faces and flat end or side faces as in Fig. 3 and they fit within the flanges on the
back of the caissons A' of the outer series which latter are secured to bear the
outward thrust by the anchors or stays m.
The caissons A and A' are driven simultaneously, that is as ordinary pile
sheathing is driven. When driven the earth within them is removed as far as
desired and in place of the removed earth the caissons are filled up with concrete
filling K.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is
An iron retaining wall composed of two series of caissons A and A' of which the
outer caissons A' secured by anchors or stays m serve to guide and to withstand
the outward thrust of the inner caissons, both series of caissons being when driven
freed or partly freed from the earth therein and filled up with concrete or the like.
Dated this 4th day of January 1892.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Paraffin Lamp Burners.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paraffin Lamp Burners.
We ISAAC SHERWOOD Junior and FREDERICK SHERWOOD of 44 to 50,
Granville Street, Birmingham in the County of Warwick Lamp Manufacturers
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, and illustrated by the accompanying drawings :—
Figures 1 and 3 are elevations.
Figure 2 is a plan.
The object of this invention is to make a perfectly safe chimney-less burner
that will stand horizontal and vertical movements without being extinguished.
This is effected by means of combining the cone A with the circular solid
plate B.
By combining the cone A with the plate B the lamp is made cooler and safer,
as the plate B throws off the heat from the cone A which is conveyed to it by the
leg supports of the cone, so keeping the wick case and body of the burner cool.
The plate B also prevents any vapour from the oil finding its way through the
spindle holes &c., to the flame, and as it projects beyond the burner, and is not
perforated, it takes the air with it as it rises and falls, and prevents the risk of air
interfering with the flame and blowing it out.
We are aware that the cone A has been made before and our invention consists
in attaching it to the solid plate B whereby the lamp is rendered cooler and safer
and less liable to be extinguished.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The combination of the cone. A with the plate B as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
ISAAC SHERWOOD, JUNR.
FREDERICK SHERWOOD.
J. J. Raggett,
Agent.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gloves.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 11th Sept., 1893-Accepted, 14th Oct., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gloves.
I, JOSEPH JOYNSON, of 92 Watling Street, in the City of London, Manufacturers'
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention the strip of material forming the thumb is of
sufficient length to reach to the wrist and is secured by being sewn around the
usual thumb opening through which it is passed and by having one side sewn to one
edge of the button slit, its other side being sewn to the body by a longitudinal row
or rows of stitching whilst its end is sewn to the wrist-welt."
This arrangement prevents the stitching at the base of the thumb from giving
way and also strengthens the attachment of the buttons,
Deted this 19th day of December 1892.
JOSEPH JOYNSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Gloves.
I, JOSEPH JOYNSON, of 92 Watling Street, in the City of London, Manufacturers
Agent, 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 the strip of material forming the thumb is of
sufficient length to reach to the wrist and is secured by being sewn around the
usual thumb opening through which it is passed and by having one side sewn to
one edge of the button slit, its other side being sewn to the body by a longitudinal
row or rows of stitching whilst its end is sewn to the wrist welt.
This arrangement prevents the stitching at the base of the thumb from giving
way and also strengthens the attachment of the buttons.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a glove constructed according to this invention and Figure 2 is a
full sized view of the strip of material of which the thumb is formed.
The thumb piece Figure 2 is sewn to the body of the glove not only around the
thumb opening as usual but also along the lines A B, BC and CD. It will thus
be seen that the portion ABCD of the finished glove is formed of two thicknesses
of material the thumb piece at this part being inside the body.
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 glove in which the strip of material of which the thumb is formed extends
inside the glove to the wrist substantially as described.
2. A glove substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 6th day of September 1893.
JOSEPH JOYNSON.
An Improvement in Opening Devices for Envelopes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 21st May, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Opening Devices for Envelopes.
WILLIAM HALL LAWRENCE 3 Elm Terrace High Road Leytonstone Essex
Chemist's Assistant 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 cut or make an envelope in the usual mauner (or in any other shape or style
required) & perforate it as shewn by the perforation A. A Fig. 1.
1 then affix with gun or other adhesive substance a strip or band of paper,
tape, linen-paper or other material Fig. 1A, between the perforation & the edge
of the envelope as shewn by B. B Fig. 2. (either edge of the envelope may be used
as desired, or a double perforation instead of the band).
The envelope is then gummed or fastened in the usual manner & appears as
Fig. 3.
To open the envelope, the strip or band is torn off from the perforation to the
outer edge, from B to B Fig. 4. leaving the letter or communication C, C, C, C,
Fig. 5, exposed, which is then easily withdrawn as shewn complete in Fig. 5.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
1. That the envelope is quickly & easily opened without using a knife or other
instrument for that purpose.
2. That it leaves the letter or communication exposed without damage or injury,
& is easily withdrawn.
3. That this mode or manner is applicable to any kind or shape of envelope,
either side or edge of the envelope may be used; double or single perforation may
be used without the band, or the band alone without the perforation according to
requirements.
4. That it is much quicker & simpler than any other method.
Dated this Ninth day of April 1892.
WILLIAM HALL LAWRENCE.