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An Improvement in Slipper Brakes for Omnibuses, Drags, and other Vehicles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 4th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1893.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.·
An Improvement in Slipper Brakes for Omnibuses, Drags, and other
Vehicles.
EDWIN LEADBEATER, Penistone Road Sheffield, Steel Manufacturer Joseph
BRIDDEN, Mushroom Lane Sheffield, Steel Melter do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
The slipper is made of cast iron or cast steel & is of the usual form. On the
underside of same the surface has a series of parallel grooves V shape, by this
means a strong resistance is effected when used on vehicles going down a steep
gradient.
An Improvement in Slipper Brakes for Omnibuses, Drags, and other
Vehicles.
We EDWIN LEADBEATER, of Penistone Road Sheffield, in the County of
York, Steel Manufacturer, and JOSEPH BRIDDEN, of Mushroom Lane, Sheffield
aforesaid, Steel Melter, 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 present invention relates to slipper brakes used with omnibuses, drags and
other vehicles, and has for its object to so form or construct the same that a strong
resistance is effected when used on vehicles travelling down a steep gradient; to
attain which we arrange the surface of the underside, or frictional face of our
improved slipper with a series of V shape or zig-zag grooves or indents preferably
arranged parallel to each other.
Our invention will be fully understood by reference to the accompanying sheet
of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a side elevation showing our improved brake slipper in working position,
and Fig. 2 is a inverted plan of said brake slipper.
Fig. 3 is also an inverted plan illustrative of a modification therein.
Similar letters of reference denote corresponding parts in each view.
The slipper A is preferably composed of cast iron, or cast steel, and is of the
usual shape as regards its outward appearance, and on its underside or surface
which comes in contact with the road, we form a series of V shaped grooves or
indents a² which are arranged preferably parallel to each other as shown at Fig. 2,
or the said grooves or indents may be arranged in double V form or zig-zag as
shown at Fig. 3; by this means when the brake slipper is applied to the wheel as
shown at Fig. 1, a stronger or more powerful friction is set up upon the ground,
and our brake slipper is consequently more effectual and reliable when in use on
steep gradients than brake slippers of the usual form or construction.
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
1. Forming the under or frictional surface of slipper brakes used with omnibuses
drags or other similar vehicles, with angular or other indents a² substantially as
described and illustrated and, for the purpose stated.
Dated this 3rd day of October 1893.
H. F. BOUGHTON, M.I. Mech. E.,
Sheffield, Agent,
Improvement in Smoothing Irons.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1893-Accepted, 2nd June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Smoothing Irons.
We, ADOLPH NIX, Blacksmith, of Neusserstrasse HERMANN SPITTMANN,
Tinplate Worker, of Neusserstrasse, FRITZ REININGHAUS, Locksmith, of
Corneliusstrasse, all of Düsseldorf in the German Empire, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In smoothing irons as usually made, the heat is concentrated on the middle of
the base, and the heating effect of the iron is therefore unequal.
In order to avoid this drawback, we insert into the smoothing iron a movable
false bottom arranged so as to leave a slight air space or clearance between the
fixed base and the moveable bottom.
In further describing the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying
drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, Fig. 2 a cross section and Fig. 3 a plan of an
improved smoothing iron.
Fig. 5 is a longitudinal section of a modified form of smoothing iron.
Figs. 4 and 6 are end views.
In these drawings A represents the ordinary fixed bottom, B the moveable false
bottom, and C the core or bolt.
As the heat passes from the core C first to the false bottom B and then to the
fixed bottom A, it is distributed over the latter more uniformly and less liable to
scorch the linen or other textile fabric over which the iron passes.
We prefer to make the core or bolt hollow, as shown, for better distributing the
heat on the floor, and to provide the loose bottom B with straps or hoops b
extending over the core, so as to keep the latter in place and diminish the heating
effect on the top or hood of the smoothing iron. In the case of enamelled
smoothing irons, this arrangement will also prevent the enamel from being
accidentally knocked off.
In Fig. 5, the straps are replaced by a jacket 6', which covers the upper part of
the core and prevents it from contact with the hood or wall of the iron.
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 :-
1. A smoothing iron containing a false or moveable bottom which may be pro-
vided with straps or with a jacket, in order to distribute the heat more uniformly
over the base of the iron and eventually to protect the roof from close contact with
the core, substantially as described.
2. A smoothing iron having a moveable or false bottom and a hollow core,
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 20th day of February 1893.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in and in the Manufacture of a Composition for the Cleaning and Polishing of All Kinds of Leathers, Metals, Glass, Furniture, and the like.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and in the Manufacture of a Composition for the
Cleaning and Polishing of All Kinds of Leathers, Metals, Glass,
Furniture, and the like.
ALFRED PEACOCK 12 Paragon Mews Blackheath Kent Coachman 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 manufacture of a composition either in the form of
a liquid or paste, for the cleaning, preserving, and polishing of all kinds of leathers,
metals glass, furniture or other analagous substances.
In order to produce my composition I take of the following ingredients in or
about the proportions of 1 water, 1 vinegar, 1 paraffin beeswax bicarbonate
of ammonia shellac and by boiling or distilling them in a suitable vessel, produce
and obtain a liquid and paste composition as may be required for the purposes
herin before mentioned and substantially set forth.
The said compositions may be coloured and scented to suit the nature and colour
of the herein before named substances.
The process of manufacture is as follows, I take the ingredients herin before
named in or about the proportions stated placing the whole into a boiler to which
heat is applied in any convienient way and maintained at a temperature of 212° F.
The vapour or steam so generated is conveyed from the boiler to a condensor by
means of a pipe.
The vapour or steam so distilled being the herin before named liquid com-
position and is applied to the various substances herin named by means of a
sponge or cloth and when dry polished by cloth dusters or wash leather rubbers.
The residue which remains in the boiler after the evaporization and distillation
is completed, is the herin before mentioned paste composition and is applied to the
above named substances by means of a stiff brush and polished with a soft brush
or rubber.
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. Improvements in and in the manufacture of liquid and paste compositions
produced by boiling and distilling the herin named ingredients in or about the
proportions herin stated and for the purposes herein described and substantially
set forth.
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ALFRED PEACOCK.
Increasing the Resisting Power of Ropes and Bands Made of Fibrous Materials.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1893-Accepted, 29th July, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Increasing the Resisting Power of Ropes and Bands Made of
Fibrous Materials.
I, HIRONIM OCHMANN, of Krosno, Galicia, 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 increase the resisting power of bands and
ropes made of fibrous material, and applied to any purpose (ropes for the trans-
mission of power, ships' cables, boring and lifting ropes) this being effected by
impregnating the bands or ropes, or the fibrous material of which they are made
with india-rubber solution.
The impregnation of the bands or ropes is effected in a very simple manner by
boiling them in liquefied india-rubber.
Ordinary or vulcanised rubber may be used for steeping the fibrous material,
and also for impregnating the ropes and bands, or the bands or ropes may be
impregnated with, or steeped in, ordinary india-rubber, and subsequently
vulcanised.
Ropes and bands treated in the manner described are not only of greater
resisting power and elasticity, but also more durable, being practically impervious
to moisture.
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 1
claim is :-
1. Increasing the resisting power of ropes and bands by steeping the fibrous raw
material in an india-rubber solution before manufacture, or boiling the ropes or
bands, manufactured in the usual way, in liquefied india-rubber, substantially as
hereinbefore described.
2. Ropes or bands of fibrous material treated in the manner substantially as
hereinbefore described.
Dated the 23rd day of June 1803
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Connections for Local Supply from Electrical Mains.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1893-Accepted, 30th Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Connections for Local Supply from
Electrical Mains.
We, SIEMENS BROTHERS & Co. LIMITED, of 12 Queen Anne's Gate,
Westminster, in the County of Middlesex, and HARRY GEORGE KNORR, of 13
Maryon Road, Charlton, in the County of Kent, Electrical Engineers, 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 construction and arrangement of connections for
local supply of electricity from electrical mains, as we shall describe referring to
the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a plan and Figs. 2 and 3 are sectional elevations on planes at right
angles to each other, shewing the connection of a pair of local leads L L' to a
pair of insulated mains M M'. A base of insulating, preferably ceramic,
material is fixed by a bolt or screw A the upper end of which is internally
threaded to receive a screw D which holds down the cap or cover C of insulating
material.
The space enclosed by the cover is divided into two compartments by a
partition P of insulating material, preferably made in one piece with the base B.
Part of the insulating covering of each of the mains M M' is cut away leaving
portions of the metal bare. The bare portions are clamped between metal screw
clamps E E. The leads L L have portions of their insulating covering removed
at their ends leaving bare the metal which is clamped by setting screws in metal
holders H H'. The base of the clamp E is connected by a safety fuse wire S to
the base of the holder H, and the base of E' is in like manner connected by a
safety fuse wire S' to the base of H. The underside of the base B is made
hollow to accommodate the heads of the several screws and bolts which pass up
through holes in the base to secure on it the clamps E E¹ and the holders H H¹.
Since the base and cover are of insulating material, this connection may be used
with conductors that are not covered with insulating material.
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 :-
A connection for local supply of electricity, consisting of a partitioned and
covered insulating base having fixed on it clamps for bared portions of a pair of
electrical mains, each clamp connected by a safety fuse wire to a holder for the
bared end of one of a pair of local leads, substantially as described and
illustrated.
Dated this 24th day of August 1802
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Lining for Thimbles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lining for Thimbles.
We, SERAPHIN FUSENOT, LEON FUSENOT, and JULES FUSENOT, trading as
Fusenot Frères, Merchants, of 77 Rue Rambuteau, Paris, France, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a new lining to be placed in the interior of sewing
thimbles, with the object of preventing oxidation, and also to cause them to hold
more firmly on the fingers, and prevent them from slipping or shifting.
Thimbles which are made of an oxidizable metal have been already lined with
tin, but such lining does not last; it readily becomes detached, and finally it does
not cause the thimble to hold sufficiently firmly on the finger.
The present lining is made of cork, but might also be of any other yielding
material, such as skin, fabric, felt, paper pulp, india rubber, etc.
It is stuck on
the interior of the thimble, either with ordinary glue, or with any suitable water-
proof glue or cement.
To produce this lining thin sheets of cork are taken, and are cut in such a way
as to form two separate parts, the one to be applied round the side of the thimble
being in the shape of an irregular square, cut away at top and rounded at the
bottom, while the other, which is for the bottom, is in the form of a disc. These
two pieces are covered with glue on one side, and applied to the inside of the
thimble, to which they thus form a lining.
Thimbles thus lined hold on the fingers perfectly, and are protected from
oxidation on the inside.
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 :-
The application to metal sewing thimbles, of a lining of cork, skin, fabric, felt,
paper pulp, india rubber or other yielding material, such lining being preferably
cut out from thin sheets of the material and glued or cemented to the inside of the
thimble, so as to adhere firmly thereto, the object of the lining being both to prevent
oxidation of the interior of the thimble, and to cause such thimble to hold firmly
on the finger, and prevent it slipping.
Dated this 25th day of September 1893.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Window Blind Cord Racks.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Window Blind Cord Racks.
I WILLIAM HITCHIN of the Firm of William Hitchin & Co. of 18 Sand Street,
Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Manufacturer, 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:-
My invention has for its object improvements in window blind cord racks which
are more simple and effective and yet can be supplied at a lower cost than good.
racks now in the market.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into effect I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which is illustrated
an example of my racks.
Figure 1 is a front elevation.
Figure 2 is a side sectional elevation.
Figures 3 are a plan of half the pulley B and a cross section of the same.
Figures 4 are an end elevation and inverted plan of sliding block K.
The base of the rack may be made from any metal such for instance as brass
or iron cast or stamped. The pulley E is made generally from stamped sheet
brass in two parts one part being shown by Figures 3 as 6 and having the raised
part 3 which when put against a duplicate part forms a complete pulley as seen
in Figures 1 and 2. The parts and 2 are fastened together by three or other
number of rivets & through holes . These two parts 61 and 62 are rivetted together
under a press at one operation and are quite true. The screw E is formed with a
neck e upon which the pulley runs and it then passes into the sliding block K at k
by its screwed end e³ and a washer et is used and thus the pulley B is screwed in
any desired position the sliding blocks being provided with the projections k¹ which
enter the slide a' such racks work well with the large pulley and are easily operated
and the cord is very accessible. It is obvious that a solid pulley may be used
such as an enamelled or composition one or the two parts may be cast instead of
being stamped.
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 :-
Ist. I claim the improvements in window blind cord racks substantially as herein
before set forth and as shown upon the drawings.
2nd. Making pulleys for such racks from two pieces of metal stamped or
cast and rivetted together substantially as herein set forth and as shown upon the
drawings.
Dated this 29th day of June 1802
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Wooden Spinning Tops.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Nov., 1893-Accepted. 2nd Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wooden Spinning Tops.
ARCHIBALD HUMPHRIES 17 Sidney Street, Sheffield, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows, namely :—
A novel attachment to wooden whip, and other wooden spinning tops.
I make,
or procure, a wooden spinning top, after the ordinary fashion, either for spinning
by lashing with a whip, or by means of cord, or otherwise. To the apex of the
top aforesaid, I permanently, or loosely, affix, by means of a nail driven through it,
a metal dome-shaped cap. This cap, which may also be flat or other shape, if
desired, may cover the whole of the said apex of the top, or only partially do so.
Before affixing this metal cap to the top, I perforate it well with holes for
ornamentation, although any kind of ornamentation, in lieu of perforation, may be
put on it, or it may be quite plain.
The novelty of this metal cap, when affixed to the top, will be understood; but
enhancement, in this wise, is given to it, as should the metal cap be brightened or
polished, it renders the top quite visible when spun in the dark.
Dated this 12th day of October 1893.
ARCHIBALD HUMPHRIES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wooden Spinning Tops.
ARCHIBALD HUMPHRIES 17 Sidney Street, Sheffield, 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, namely:-
A novel attachment to wooden whip, & other wooden spinuing tops.
I make, or procure, a wooden spinning top, after the ordinary fashion, either for
spinning by lashing with a whip, or by means of cord, or otherwise. To the apex
of the top aforesaid, I permanently, or loosely, affix, by means of a nail driven
through it, a metal dome-shaped cap. This cap, which may also be flat or other
shape, if desired, may cover the whole of the said apex of the top, or only
partially do so.
Before affixing this metal cap to the top, I perforate it well with holes for
ornamentation, although any kind of ornamentation, in lieu of perforation, may be
put on it, or it may be quite plain.
The novelty of this metal cap, when affixed to the top, will be understood; but
enhancement, in this wise, is given to it, as should the metal cap be brightened or
polished, it renders the top quite visible when spun in the dark."
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 dome or other shape perforated, ornamented, plain or polished metal cap,
covering the whole or part of the apex of wooden spinning tops, & fastened
thereon, loosely or permanently, by means of a nail, screw or otherwise.
Dated this 1st day of November 1893.
ARCHIBALD HUMPHRIES.
An Improvement in or relating to Cooking Ranges.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or relating to Cooking Ranges.
We, LIONEL HENRY TEALE, and RICHARD MOUSLEY SOMERS, trading as
Teale and Somers, of 48 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Fireplace Engineers, 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 has reference to an improvement in such cooking ranges as have
a shelf or table passing across the front thereof; and our said improvement consists
in constructing that portion of the said shelf or table immediately opposite the fire
so that when the fire is required for "roasting or otherwise, such portion of the
shelf or table can be removed or turned down from a horizontal to a vertical
position and so out of the way, and we preferably accomplish this by pivoting or
hinging the said portion in manner such as hereinafter set forth.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is an elevation showing range with our improvement applied.
Fig. 2, is a plan.
In carrying out our invention the table or shelf A has the central portion B (or
portion opposite the fire) hinged or pivoted at one end by means of rod C passing
through which is a bolt D secured in eyelets or uprights E (by riveting
or otherwise) upon the fixed part of the shelf or table. The opposite end
of the pivotted or hinged portion has projections F resting upon the ledge G and
adapted to pass through holes H in the fixed part of shelf or table.
When it is required to "roast," the central portion B is drawn forward until the
projections F are immediately over the holes H, through which they are then
passed and the portion B of the shelf or table A is then free to hang in a vertical
position and so out of the way, the hinged door J is then opened and turned
backwards and the fire is exposed.
When it is required to place the central portion B back again the reverse action
takes place.
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 :-
:-
In cooking ranges having a shelf or table passing across the front thereof,
constructing the portion of such shelf or table opposite the fire so that it can be
readily removed, or placed from a horizontal to a vertical position or vice versa,
substantially as shown and described.
Dated the 30th day of January 1902.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to the Applicants.
Improvements in the Construction of Wheel-hubs.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Wheel-hubs.
I, FRIEDRICH EMIL SEIFERT, of Olbenhau, Saxony, in the German Empire,
Manufacturer, 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 effect improvements in the construction of
wheel-hubs for perambulators and other vehicles.
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 longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a transverse section, illustrating my
invention.
a is an internal tube fitted into the coating m, the tube having a slot n for the
passage of the oil, or other lubricant. 6 is a chamber surrounding a portion of
the tube n, formed in the casting of the hub, as a reservoir for the lubricant.
o is the supply cup, having a hole c, leading to the chamber b, and fitted with
a cap k.
are the usual screw sockets for receiving the inner ends of the
spokes.
The lubricant passes through the hole c into the reservoir b, and from this
reservoir it passes through the slot n to the axle.
My improved construction of wheel-hub provides means for securing a plentiful
supply of lubricant, and for preventing much of the ordinary waste.
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 improvements in the construction of wheel hubs, consisting of the combination
of a casting m, having a chamber b, an internal tube a, neck o, opening c and cap k,
with the usual sockets for spoke ends, substantially as herein before described and
illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 19th December 1893.
An Improvement in Apparatus for Collecting Rain Water.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1893-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Apparatus for Collecting Rain Water.
I, CHARLES GAY ROBERTS, of Collards, Haslemere, Surrey, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to means of separating from the rain water that descends
from roofs, the dirty water which first descends washing the roof so that the water
that comes down afterwards is sufficiently clean to be stored. For this purpose, I
provide as shewn in the annexed drawing, a cistern or tank A of capacity suitably
proportioned to the extent of roof from which the water is collected, and to the
amount of soot and dust deposit to which the roof is subject. I lead the water
from the rain water pipe or spout into a pipe B from which a branch C enters the
lower part of the cistern A and a branch D at a higher level leads to the storage
tank. When rain first comes the water from the roof which is then dirty flows into
the cistern A until it rises to the level of the branch D, after which, the water
coming from the roof now clean, flows to the storage tank. By opening a valve E,
the dirty water can be run out of the cistern A. I prefer to make the pipe B in
separable lengths, so that by taking out one length or more from between the
branches C and D the quantity of water first received in the cistern A can be
lessened.
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:
In combination with a rain water pipe a cistern to receive the dirty water first
descending from the roof with the valve and branch pipes, substantially as
described.
Deted this 21st dow of Tenua 1902
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Badge.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 24th July, 1894-Accepted, 25th Aug., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Badge.
I JAMES HENRY MADEN Wholesale Fancy Goods Dealer of 11 Thomas Street
Shudehill in Manchester in the County of Lancashire do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows :—
This invention has for its object the improvement of badges worn in the
buttonhole by the attachment to such badges of an artificial flower.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1893.
COMPLETE
"
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Badge.
I, JAMES HENRY MADEN, Wholesale Fancy Goods Dealer of 11 Thomas
Street, Shudehill, Manchester in the County of Lancaster, 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 badges worn at athletic sports, races, elections and on
other occasions and consists in the combination with said badges of an artificial
flower attached thereto.
On the drawing appended hereunto
Figs. 1 and 2 show the face and back of a sporting badge printed on card-board,
representing a bunch of leaves with portrait of one of the competitors, and an
artificial flower attached thereto. The flower is preferably attached by means of
a fastener resembling an ordinary paper fastener, the head of which is shaped or
ornamented to represent the petals of the flower. The flower is preferably made
of celluloid.
Fig. 3 shows the flower and fastener detached from the badge. The back of
the badge may be used for advertisements as shewn on the drawing.
Fig. 4 shows a badge consisting of a single leaf which may contain a portrait,
motto or initials printed thereon, and has an artificial flower attached thereto.
The badge may consist of a leaf of particular shape without any printed matter
thereon and a flower, or of an ordinary leaf and particular flower combined.
Instead of leaves printed on card-board and flowers any other device or material
may be used for the badges.
The flowers render the badges more attractive and conspicuous, and are
preferably made of the party colors for occasions when such are worn.
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 use and manufacture of badges consisting of leaves or other devices
combined with an artificial flower, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 19th day of July 1894.
R. J. URQUHART,
67, Barton Arcade, Manchester, and 5, Clayton Square, Liverpool,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent.
Improvements in Fishing Hooks.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar,, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 8th May, 1893-Accepted, 10th June, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fishing Hooks.
1 BENJAMIN ROBERT BAMBRIDGE of 74 High Street, Eton on Thames in the
County of Buckingham, and 24 Adelaide Square Windsor in the County of Berks,
Fishing Tackle Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
:-
This invention for improvements in fishing hooks has for its object to provide a
hook which can be made to penetrate the mouth of the fish with much less force
than is required with those generally in use and which is also more quickly and
easily extracted from the fish after capture; and consists essentially in forming the
barb on the outside of the hook instead of on the inside as is at present the
practice.
Dated this 15th day of March 1893.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fishing Hooks.
BENJAMIN ROBERT BAMBRIDGE, of 74 High Street, Eton on Thames, in
the County of Buckingham, and of 24 Adelaide Square Windsor, in the County of
Berks, Fishing Tackle 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 for improvements in fishing hooks has for its object to provide a
hook which can be made to penetrate the mouth of the fish with much less force
than is required with those generally in use and which is also more quickly and
easily extracted from the fish after capture; and consists essentially in forming the
barb on the outside of the hook instead of on the inside as is at present, the
practice.
The accompanying drawing illustrates an artificial fly fishing hook constructed
according to this invention, in which the barb a is formed on the outside of the
hook instead of on the inside thereof as has been the practice heretofore.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In the construction of fishing hooks: forming the barb on the outside of the
hook, substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 8th day of Mar 1893.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
Improvements in Cycle and other similar Handles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 20th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycle and other similar Handles.
I THOMAS MACE CANNON of 26 Glen View Road Lewisham S.E. in the
County of Kent General Agent and Cycle Dealer do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object to obtain a soft and light handle for the use on
cycles, mail carts etc. I obtain this by using sponge preferably of the best quality,
this is either cut in sheets, strips or can be made out of one sponge with hole cut in
centre. I add to the sponge a tube either of wood metal, cardboard etc. or rubber,
this last material being of a pliant nature it will fit any ordinary size handle bar.
Sometimes these sponges have to be prepared. I can also add a spring wire
between the sponge and the handle bar.
Dated this 20th day of November 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycle and other similar Handles.
I THOMAS MACE CANNON of 26 Glen View Road, Lewisham, S.E., in the
County of Kent, Cycle 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 :-
The object of this invention is to produce a light and soft handle adapted for use
on cycles, as a hand grip for athletes, and for other purposes where lightness,
softness, and resiliency are desiderata in a handle.
In manufacturing handles in accordance with this invention I provide a tube or
core of wood or thin metal or other suitable light strong and rigid material of the
required dimensions and cover it externally with sponge. Preferably I use the
fine Turkey sponge which is fished up in flat sheets and is technically known as
"Elephant Ear" sponge. This sponge I cut into strips of suitable size and secure
it to the tube or core by adhesive cement such as fish glue, a packing of some cheap
form of sponge being placed between the tube or core and the sponge covering if
so desired.
As a modification of my invention, I may use a tube of some elastic material
such as ordinary rubber and secure the sponge on the outside thereof. This
sponge covered rubber tube can then be stretched on to an ordinary cycle or other
handle or rigid core and will form a gripping surface thereto.
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 handle or hand grip composed of a rigid tube or core covered with sponge
substantially as described.
2. A handle or hand grip composed of an elastic tube covered with sponge and
adapted to be fitted on to a rigid tube or core substantially as described.i
F. W. GOLBY,
36, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Footballs.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 13th June, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 13th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Footballs.
WILLIAM SYKES Manufacturer of all kinds of Athletic Goods, Bags, etc. The-
Yorkshire Athletic Manufactory Horbury, near Wakefield do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I make a round and oval football from eight triangular shaped pieces of leather-
with a V shaped piece taken from the centre of each piece so as to make the ball-
form a spherical or oval shape as may be required in the making of same.
Dated this 12th day of June 1893.
WILLIAM SYKES.
CUMIT EIN
Improvement in the Manufacture of Footballs.
WILLIAM SYKES, Manufacturer of all kinds of Athletic Goods, Bags etc. The-
Yorkshire Athletic Manufactory Horbury, near Wakefield 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 improvement in footballs, it is designed to remove
existing defects such as bad shapes.
I make a round and oval football from eight triangular shaped pieces of leather
or other suitable material, with a V shaped piece taken from the centre of each
piece so as to make the ball a true spherical or oval shape as may be required in
same.
Fig. 1 is a view of the end of the oval ball, A, showing one of the eight..
triangular pieces of which the ball is composed, in both Fig. 1 & 2 B in Fig. I is
the seam made by stitching up the V shaped piece as hereinbefore described.
B in Fig. 2 shows the V shape piece cut from one of the eight triangular pieces.
of which the ball is composed. C shows the seam made by the triangular pieces
being sewed together.
The same description as herein before stated applies to the round football
Fig. 3 and 4.
The ball is laced in the ordinary way on one of the seams as required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said.
invention, and in what manner the same is performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. Constructing footballs of eight triangular pieces of leather or other suitable
Improvements in or applicable to the Handles of Steam and Hot Water Cocks.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or applicable to the Handles of Steam and Hot
Water Cocks.
We JAMES ASHTON FLETCHER and SAMUEL FLETCHER, both of Borough
Brass Works, Ashton-under-Lyne, in the County of Lancaster, Brass Founders,
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 said invention relates to improvements in the handles of cocks for steam and
hot water for the purpose of rendering them more convenient for use when hot.
According to our said invention we form in the metal handle a spiral or screw
thread groove, or recess, in which we wind a cord, tape, or the like of hair, linen,.
wool, cotton, or other bad conductor of heat.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the application of our invention to the
handle of a water gauge cock.
Fig. 1 is an outside view. Fig. 2 is partly in section.
In these figures a is the metal handle having a spiral groove b in which is wound
the cord c. At the lower end the cord is secured by a knot in the recess b¹ while-
at the upper end it is kept in place by a knot fitting in a countersunk hole 62.
We
preferably make the turns of the spiral groove somewhat apart as shown so that an
interval may be left between the successive turns of cord which may be plaited.
twisted or otherwise formed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-.
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is―
A handle for steam and hot water cocks having a spiral groove formed therein in
which is wound a cord or its equivalent composed of non-conducting material sub--
stantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 31st day of December 1892.
EDWARD TURNER WHITELOW,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicants.
An Improved Grinding and Polishing Medium.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 20th May, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Grinding and Polishing Medium.
I, ADOLPH LIEBRICH Doctor of Philosophy of 14 Beiertheimer Allec,
Karlsruhe, Baden, 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 :-
The clay-hydrate bauxite or wocheinite is heated in a strong fire whereby it is
hardened and its moisture driven off. The resulting modification of the clay is of
about the same hardness as corundum, but this hardening only extends to the finest
parts of the spongy mineral, so that the coarse lumps of bauxite are more divided
up after the firing and are easily pulverised and prepared, whilst the resulting fine
polishing powder proves itself so hard that it can, for example, polish corundum.
The resulting polishing powder combines in a most satisfactory manner the
requirements of a polishing medium viz. :-hardness and fineness of corundum.
The powder is, according to the amount of iron contained in the bauxite, of a
light red to quite white colour. It is distinguished from emery which has a similar
chemical composition by its colour and lighter specific gravity.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
A grinding and polishing medium obtained from bauxite or wocheinite as
occurring in nature by heating and pulverisation substantially as described.
Dated this 7th day of April 1893.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in or connected with Bottles, Tubes, Jars, Tins, or other Vessels, to Reduce Movement or Shaking of Contents.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Bottles, Tubes, Jars, Tins, or
other Vessels, to Reduce Movement or Shaking of Contents.
ALBERT SEARL F.C.S. Manager Phoenix Mills (Messrs. Burroughs Well-
come & Co.) Dartford, Kent, 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
or
My invention relates to a spiral or other spring (A) terminating in a flexible or
rigid pad (B) of leather or other substance either unconnected with or contained in
fastened to a lid or stopper (C) (recessed or otherwise) of rubber, wood, glass
dermatine or allied substances the object of same being to provide means for keeping
the contents of the vessel (D) under constant pressure and thus to prevent, or
reduce to a minimum, movement in transit. Said spring may or need not be sup-
ported either inside or outside by telescopic cylinders of metal or other substance.
My invention is applicable to any glass, wooden, or metal tube, bottle, tin jar or
other vessel and is especially suitable for compressed goods "tabloids” pills or
other pharmaceutical medicinal or dietetic preparations liable to damage by
shaking.
and
Having now particularly described & 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 spiral or other spring à terminating in a flexible or rigid pad B and
fastened to a stopper C or lid of a bottle, tube, tin, jar or other vessel D substan-
tially as described.
Boted this 18th dex of other 1802
Beted his 18th dev of Otober 1802
Witnesses:
L. HAYWARD.
A. J. PARKER.
A. SEARL.
Improved Hook and Eye.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 23rd Apr., 1894—Accepted, 25th May, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Hook and Eye.
I, ANNIE TOMKINS, of 2 Mount Pleasant Road, Crouch Hill, in the County of
Middlesex, Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
My invention relates to an Improved Hook and Eye, which consists of two hooks
and two eyes connected together.
The double hook and eye is constructed of metal wire bent to a suitable shape
with the usual loops for sewing the said hook or eye to wearing apparel. Each
hook is constructed at a suitable distance apart from each other and the double
eye is made to correspond with the said hook.
Dated this 19th day of August 1893.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Hook and Eye.
I, ANNIE TOMKINS, of 2 Mount Pleasant Road, Crouch Hill, in the County of
Middlesex, Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an Improved Hook and Eye, which consists of two hooks
and two eyes connected together.
The double hook a and eye b is constructed of metal wire bent to a suitable
shape with the usual loops c for sewing the said hook a or eye b to wearing apparel.
Each hook a is constructed at a suitable distance apart from each other from one
piece of wire and the double eye is made to correspond with the said hook as
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
By the use of the double hook and eye skirt bands also body bands are kept in an
outstretched position and cannot curl or pucker as when fastened with a single
hook and eye of the ordinary pattern.
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 hook and eye, the combination of a double hook a and loops c constructed
from one piece of wire, substantially as herein described and according to the
accompanying drawing.
2. In a hook and eye, the combination of a double eye b and loop c constructed
from one piece of wire, substantially as herein described and according to the
accompanying drawing.
3. In a hook and eye, the combination of a double hook and eye substantially as
described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 23rd day of
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.