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Improvements in the Rims and Tyres of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Rims and Tyres of Cycles and other Vehicles.
I, JAMES RUSSELL SWIFT, of Great Staughton, St. Neots, in the County of Hunts,
Barrister at Law, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists of a rim and a tyre and of facilities for attaching
and detaching them from & to each other. In all cases it consists of a hook
in some form and an obstruction to hold it. They are suited to both single and
double tubes. That part of the rim which receives the spokes is not shown in
any of the drawings. It may be either inside or outside the figures shown in the
drawings. The rim must be air tight or made so, as far as a rim can be made
air tight.
In Fig. 1, the edges of the rim are turned either inside as at a and b, or outside
as at c, both these turnings may be long or short and may be at any convenient
point or place.
The tyre is fitted with a hook as at d in Fig. 1 and shown in its unturned or
straight form in Fig. 7, but I do not limit myself to any form of hook. The
hooks may be fitted singly or in sections or continuously with ends meeting or
nearly meeting or overlapping so as to increase or diminish the diameter. The
tyres are also fitted with a light flexible air tight apron as at E in Fig. 9, extending
sufficiently below the hook to make an air tight joint with the rim. These aprons
may be dispensed with when two tubes are used. The other figures are merely
modifications of Figure 1.
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In Fig. 2 the hook d is at the end of the tyre and fits in to the aperture a.
part of these hooks which abuts on the rim is covered with an air tight material
and a light ribbon is fixed to them to facilitate detachment
In Fig. 3, the hook is triangular and is thrust into the rim at b and it may
or may not have a hoop all round the wheel & these hoops may meet or nearly
or overlap.
In Fig. 4 the hooks are thrust into the aperture d inside the rim.
In Fig. 6 the hook is thrust into the aperture on the onside the rim. Fig. 5 is
to show that the rim may have different forms. Fig. 8 is a form of hook to fit
Fig. 1 when the inturned or outturned edges are cut into sections with an opening
to admit this form of hook.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A rim so varied as to answer all the purposes herein before indicated and
shown by the drawings or modification of them.

page_text: 2. A tyre with hooks and other appendages as herein indicated.
3. A combination of the rim & tyre as herein set forth and all necessary details
for making and fitting the said rims and tyres.
Dated this 16th day of September.
An Improved Curtain Hook and Tape Combined for Suspending Curtains.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Curtain Hook and Tape Combined for Suspending
Curtains.
JOHN BODDY, 10, Piccadilly, London, W., Draper's Assistant, THOMAS FREDERICK
BROOK, 8, Rathbone Place, W., Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
Hooks of brass--or other metal-securely attached to tape or webbing ready
for use upon curtains, thereby removing the necessity of attaching hooks
separately. By placing the hooks at regular intervals-ensuring equal distance
between same and preventing any unevenness in suspending or draping curtains.
November 9th 1898
JOHN BODDY.
THOMAS FREDERICK BROOK.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Curtain Hook and Tape Combined for Suspending
Curtains.
JOHN BODDY, 10, Piccadilly, London, Draper's Assistant, THOMAS FREDERICK
BROOK, Manufacturer, 8, Rathbone Place, London, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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Hooks of brass-or other metal-securely attached to tape or webbing ready
for use upon curtains; thereby removing the necessity of attaching hooks
separately. By placing the hooks at regular intervals ensuring equal distance
between same and preventing any unevenness in suspending or draping curtains.
This invention may be described as follows:-Upon a flat base of metal is raised
a shaped hook pointed at an angle to readily pass into the small ring of ordinary
cornice ring. The base of the hook is provided with four spikes which being
pressed through the tape or webbing are clinched or bent over and thus secured, as
shown by drawings herewith.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that our
claim is:
Improvements in and connected with Baskets or Receptacles for Use on Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Baskets or Receptacles for Use
on Cycles.
BARNETT MARCUS, 37, Conduit Street, London, W., Ladies' Tailor, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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My invention is a combination cycling basket, fitted with electric or other
light, semi circular shape, fitting the head of machine without obstruction and
carrying more than any other basket which has yet been placed in the market.
The basket and lid are recessed from the back frontwards permitting its
adjustment around the front and sides of the head of the machine,-when in
position it partially rests on the boss of the fork, in the sides of the recessed
portions of the basket are holes, permitting of its being strapped or tied to the
head of the machine, and on its front and sides are placed holders for the fixing
of a lamp or lamps.-The basket may be made in wicker wood, cardboard or
other suitable material.
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In the drawings accompanying this specification Fig. 1 is a side elevation of
part of a bicycle with the basket in position with lamps "c" attached. Fig. 2
is a plan of the same, Fig. 3 is a plan of basket detached showing more clearly
its exact configuration, ( being the recessed portion, "b" the holes for strap
or string "c,' c," "" the holders for lamps, "," "d" the hinges of lid.
Fig. 4 is a plan of a modification of the basket similarly recessed the front
thereof being square having on each side a recess for the lamp, the letters on
the drawing referring to exactly similar parts in the other drawings.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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1. A cycling basket recessed to fit the head of the machine, and having on
its front and sides holders for the fixing of a lamp or lamps, substantially as
set forth and described.
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Je of Dasamban 1808
Year: 1898

page_text: I, JOHN ENGLAND, of Imperial Buildings, Bond Street, Leeds, in the County of
York, Tailor, 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 refers to embrocations for external application, and it may be used
in the treatment of rheumatic and other pains and in all cases where external
sentment is of benefit to the patient.
An Improved Remedial Composition for Hemorrhoids.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, WALTER ATKINSON, of 25, Beaconsfield Terrace, Hawick, Scotland, Teacher
of Music, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a composition for use as a pill or powder in the cure
of hemorrhoids or piles, and my invention consists in the conibination of certain
ingredients in the proportion hereafter specified.
In carrying my invention into effect I ground to fine powder the following
ingredients in the specified proportions by weight as follows:-
Senna leaf in fine powder,
Coriander fruit in fine powder,
Figs,
Tamarind,
Cassia pulp,
Prunes,
Extract of liquorice,
Refined sugar,
parts by weight.
3 parts by weight.
12 parts by weight.
9 parts by weight.
9 parts by weight.
6 parts by weight.
1 part by weight.
30 parts by weight.
MARKS & CLERK
An Improved Remedial Composition for Hemorrhoids.
I, WALTER ATKINSON, of 25, Beaconsfield Terrace, Hawick, Scotland, Teacher
of Music, 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 composition for use as a pill or powder in the cure
of hemmorrhoids or piles and the invention consists in the combination of certain
ingredients in the proportion hereafter specified.

page_text: In carrying my invention into effect I ground to fine powder the following
ingredients in the specified proportions by weight as follows;-
Senna leaf in fine powder,
Coriander fruit in fine powder,
Figs,
Tamarind,
Cassia pulp,
Prunes,
Extract of liquorice,
Refined sugar,
7 parts by weight.
3 parts by weight.
12 parts by weight.
9 parts by weight.
9 parts by weight.
6 parts by weight.
1 part by weight.
30 parts by weight.
In the manufacture of a pill I may reduce each of the constituents to fine
powder and mix in the proportions by weight before specified and make into
pills of determined size by the mere addition of water or without and the pills
may be covered so as to be tasteless. I do not confine myself to any particular
process of manufacture.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;-
1. An improved remedial composition for hemorrhoids or piles having the
composition substantially as herein before specified.
Dated this 1st day of November 1090.
MARKS & CLERK
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improved Fish Hook.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 8th Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Fish Hook.
CHARLES SMITH, Smiths Parish, Bermuda, Fisherman, and MARK GOLIUSKY,
St. George, Bermuda, 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:-
The improved fish hook according to this invention is made of one piece of metal
with the inside curve of the fish hook of a round section longitudinally and drawn
off on the outside curved section longitudinally from about the centre of the fish
hook in the form of a bevel angle which bevel angle forms a strengthning piece
or rib on the outside curved section of the fish hook to prevent the fish when
hooked from straightening out the curve of the hook as is done by fish after
getting hooked on the present hooks now in vogue.
The object of this invention is to provide an improved simple economical con-
structed fish hook whereby its strength and duribility will be increased without
adding to the weight of metal, that is contained in the fish hook now in vogue.
Reference being made to the accompanying drawing in which Figure 1 is a
plan view of a fish hook having substantially the form I have adopted embodying
my invention.
Figure 2 is a sectional view of the same.
As shown in Figure 1 the curve, c, shows the inside round section of the fish
hook as described. The line from a, to a, shows the centre line longitudinally of
the fish hook, and from the centre longitudinally of the fish hook from about
letter a, to letter a, the breadth decreases in the form of a bevel angle towards
the outside curve b, of the fish hook.
As shown in the sectional drawing Figure 2 the letter c, shows the inside curve
of the round section of the hook and the letter b shows the bevel angle of the
outside curve of the fish hook.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A fish hook made of one piece of metal having from about its centre longi-
tudinally a decrease in its breadth in the form of a bevel angle to its outside curve
substantially as shown and described as and for the purpose hereinbefore set
forth.
Dated this 19th day of dronest 1800
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
I, JOHN HENRY PRICE, Gentleman, of 164, Corporation Street, Birmingham, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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My invention relates to certain improvements in the attachment of pneumatic
tires to their rims, more particularly applicable to tires of the variety known as
"wired on
tires. In many forms of such wired on tires it is desirable that the
wires or bands forming the attachment should be free to slide circumferentially
within or near the edges of the outer cover.
My invention consists in enclosing such wires within coiled wire tubes, which
tubes allow the wires to slide freely as it protects them from the griping action of
the canvas or fabric pocket. Such coiled wire tubes may also form a spring which
carries the edges of the cover to the bottom of the rim thus automatically seating
the tire evenly on the rim.
This invention may also be applied to those forms of tire in which the attaching
bands or wires are free from the cover.
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1000
I, JOHN HENRY PRICE, Gentleman, of 164, Corporation Street, Birmingham, dó
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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My invention relates to certain improvements in the attachment of pneumatic
tyres to their rims, more particularly to tyres of the variety known as
wired on
tyres. In many forms of such wired on tyres it is desirable that the
wires or bands forming the attachment should be free to slide circumferentially
within or near the edges of the outer cover. My invention consists in enclosing
such wires within coiled wire tubes, which tubes allow the wires to slide freely as
they protect the wires from the gripping action of the canvas or fabric pockets.
Such coiled wire tubes may also form a spring which carries the edges of the
cover to the bottom of the rim.
This invention may also be applied to those forms of yre in which the attaching
bands or wires are free from the cover.

page_text: It is to be understood that my coiled tubes may be formed of flat metal ribbons
instead of wires, or the wires or ribbon may be braided or otherwise formed into
hollow tubes; and such tubes may be used for the protection of the wires or for
effecting the even sealing of the tyre, in those forms of tyre in which it is not
desirable or essential that there should be free movement of the wires within the
tyre edges.
It is to be understood that my improvement may be adapted to any convenient
number, form, or arrangement of wires or bands.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The improved method of arranging attaching wires or bands by enclosing them
within flexible metal tubes or springs as described, as and for the purposes herein-
before set forth.
A Gong Alarm for the Protection of Property.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 189-Accepted, 11th Nov., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Gong Alarm for the Protection of Property.
WALTER BAILY, Gun and Trap Maker, Malvern-Wells, Worcestershire, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The apparatus consists of a metal box containing a spring gong, against the
catch of which works the upper arm of a horizontal lever working on a pivot.
To the two arms of the lever fine wires are connected, passing through the sides
of the box, these wires when disturbed release the catch of the gong, giving an
alarm. This invention is intended for the protection of property, either in or
out of doors, as the wires attached to the gong may be stretched across a door,
window, path, or any open space.
Dated this 28th day of November 1898.
WALTER BAILY,
Malvern-Wells, Worcestershire.
I, WALTER BAILY, Gun and Trap Manufacturer, Malvern Wells, Worcester-
shire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The apparatus consists of a metal box containing a spring gong, against the
catch of which works the upper arm of a horizontal lever working on a pivot.
To the two arms of the lever fine wires are connected passing through the sides
of the box, these wires being disturbed release the catch of the gong giving an
alarm. This invention is intended for the protection of property from burglars
or the like either in or out of doors, as the wires attached to the gong may be
stretched across a door, window, path or any open space.
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So as to better describe this invention, this specification is accompanied by
a sheet of drawings. Fig. I shows a metal box containing a lever A working in
connection with a spring gong B. The lever A turns on the centre C which
consists of a pivot. At the ends of the lever are studs K K, to which are
attached the arins D D, these arms which are fitted with loop ends F F,
through the sides of the box, and to them are lightly fastened the fine wires G G
To set the gong alarm, the spring gong B is wound up by a thumbscrew H,
the end of the lever A resting against the catch E. Upon the wires G G being
disturbed, the arms D D are drawn forward, releasing the catch E, the spring
of the gong is thus set in motion giving the alarm.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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The combination of the different parts hereintofore described, to be used for
the protection of property from burglars and the like.
OIL
1000
Improvements in and relating to Life Saving and Floating Apparatus.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 28th Jan., 1899
Improvements in and relating to Life Saving and Floating
Apparatus.
I, MARIE-ERNEST ROBERT, of Rue du Lycée Lorient, Department of Morbihan,
France, Professor, 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 present invention relates to life saving and floating apparatus and the
special object thereof is to provide a new body for the manufacture of these
appliances.
This new body consists in any light granulated wood which has been previously
torrefied by any known method by carefully avoiding carbonization, and sub-
sequently rubbed with unburnt lamp black to close up the pores of the wood and
to render the same water-tight.
The light wood, thus prepared produces a body which is found of the greatest
advantages for being used in the manufacture of life saving and floating apparatus,
such as belts, waistcoats clothings and garments of any form, cushions and seats
for steamers and boats, bolsters, mattresses, military nccoutrements, fishing
tackles, floats for animals, coffer-dams and outer belts of boats, briefly, all floating
apparatuses.
This new body is absolutely watertight and trials have proved it being fire-proof
that is, when put in contact with a red hot iron, it does not take fire, and the
maximum density of this torrefied wood impregnated with lamp black varies from
0.070 to 0.080.
I, preferably prepare this body by torrefying any light wood in any known
way until the weight of this wood has decreased to about one half, by carefully
avoiding carbonization; subsequently I rub the body obtained very hard with
unburnt lamb black in using preferably one litre of this black for three litres of
licht torrefied wood.
I am aware that torrefied cork has already been employed for manufacturing
life saving apparatus and I do not claim it as my invention but,
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 new body, for the manufacture of life-saving and floating apparatus, made of
any torrefied light granulated wood, rubbed and rendered water-tight with unburnt
black, substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 16th day of February 1898.
L. DUVINAGE.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1898-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
I, RICHARD OAKES HOLMES, of Thornton House, Swaffham, Norfolk, 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 an improved composition of the nature of a wash or lotion
for application to the human skin for beautifying and clearing it, and for any other
purposes to which such a lotion may be found applicable and beneficial. In carrying my
invention into effect, I proceed in or in about the following manner. I make a mixture
of equal parts of acetic acid and glycerine and to one part of such mixture I add say
a fourth part of eau de Cologne and an eighth part of violet or any other suitable or
appropriate perfume, with or without the addition of any suitable coloring matter.
Although I have given what I have found to be very suitable proportions in
which to compound the various ingredients, nevertheless, I do not confine myself
strictly to these proportions, as they, as well as the perfume, may be varied to a
considerable extent without departure from the essential features of the invention.
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:-
An improved composition of the nature of a wash or lotion, the said composition
consisting essentially of a mixture in suitable proportions of acetic acid and glycerine
to which are added eau de Cologne and any desired perfume with or without the
addition of coloring matter, the whole substantially as described in the above
Specification.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Disc Adjusting Hub for Cycle and other Wheels.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Disc Adjusting Hub for Cycle and other Wheels.
T. THOMAS BURTON, 41, Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, Cycle and
Mechanical 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:
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In my improved disc adjusting hub I use a plain disc or cup to hold the balls
not threaded externally, a clip fastener to hold the disc in the desired position,
which clip is split and threaded internally so as to screw on an end of the hub.
The threaded part of the hub is also split preferably into four parts.
To show more clearly how my invention is performed I furnish drawings in which
the same parts are represented by the same letters throughout.
Fig. 1 shows the plain cup or disc A.
Fig. 2 shows the threaded part of hub B split at H, H.
Fig. 3 shows the clip C for securing disc A.
Fig. 4 is section of same.
Fig. 5 is a view of the improved hub.
The disc A containing the balls is simply inserted in the end of the hub B in
the desired position. The clip C which is split at D and internally threaded is
then screwed on to the hub B up to the flange E. The clip is then further secured
in this position by the lateral screw F through lugs G,G, on each side of split D.
The desired position of the disc A is thus firmly secured.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. In a disc adjusting hub for wheels a. plain cup or disc for holding the
balls.
2. In a disc adjusting hub for wheels the split threaded end of hub substantially
as described and shown in the drawings.
3. In a disc adjusting hub for wheels the split clip fastener threaded internally
and secured by lateral screw substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
4. A disc adjusting hub for wheels in which a plain disc holding the balls is
inserted in the hub and secured by a clip screwed on to a split threaded end of the
hub the said clip being further secured by a lateral screw substantially as described
and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 24th day of June 1898.
Improvements in Knobs and Handles for Mortise and Rim Locks and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Knobs and Handles for Mortise and Rim Locks
and the like.
FREDERICK HOWARD COLLINS, 26, Cumberland Street, Birmingham, Brass-
founder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvement consists in attaching the knob to the rose by means of semi-
circular grooves formed in the rose & neck in which hard steel balls are placed thus
forming the connection between the two and transforming the ordinary rubbing
motion into a rolling motion.
101
1000
Improvements in Knobs and Handles for Mortise and Rim Locks
and the like.
FREDERICK HOWARD COLLINS, 26, Cumberland Street, Birmingham, Brass
Founder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
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My improvement consists in attaching the knob to the rose by means of semi-
circular grooves formed in the rose C" & neck "B" in which hard steel
balls "D" are placed, thus forming the connection between the two & transform-
ing the ordinary rubbing motion into a rolling motion, the drawing shows the
manner in which the balls "D" are applied. The bottom part of the neck is
formed of two parts "A" & "B" which are united together by screwing or
rivetting in the usual manner after the balls "D" are in position or the rose C"
may be made in two parts similarly joined together.
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:
An arrangement for connecting the knob & rose together by means of balls sub-
stantially as described & shown.
Dated this 14th day February 1800
Improvements in or connected with Portable Food Holders or Containers to Adapt them for Warming the Contents.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
Improvements in or connected with Portable Food Holders or
Containers to Adapt them for Warming the Contents.
A Communication by SEMMI SCHREIBER & BERNHARD SCHWERSENZ, both of
Inowrazlaw, in the Empire of Germany, Merchants.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitor, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester, both
in the County of Lancaster, 118, New Street, Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, and 322, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, Civil 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 follow-
ing statement:-
This invention has for its object a portable food can or container, particularly
intended for workmen who are occupied during the day away from home.
The ordinary liquid food such as coffee, tea, soup and the like carried with
them by workmen usually becomes cold in a very short time, and as there seldom
exists any opportunity to warm the food the people are forced to take their
nourishment cold.
This invention serves to remove the said drawback by providing means whereby
the liquid food usually contained in cans may be warmed in a very short time
without kindling a separate fire or without other means being necessary.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 is an elevation of the food container in one form of construction.
Figure 2 an elevation of the under part, and
Figure 3 a plan view of the under part.
A is a can formed of sheet metal of the usual kind for receiving food. It has
at its bottom a cylindrical perforated casing B, which is provided with a door C
pivotted on hinges. To this door a lamp D is attached and arranged in such a
way that when the door is closed the lamp is situated precisely beneath the
bottom of the can, whilst when the door is opened as shown in dotted lines in
Figure 3 the lamp is brought to the outside.
If it be desired to warm the food in the can it is only necessary to open the
loor and then the lamp may be easily lighted; the door is then closed so that
the lamp which then stands beneath the can, can impart its heat to the contents
of the can. By opening the door C, the lamp may be easily extinguished
It is of course self evident that the method and form of construction of the
an and lamp may be of any suitable kind without departing from the essential
eature of the invention.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the sara
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is:
A portable food holder or container provided with a heating lamp surrounded
by a perforated casing and firmly connected with a movable door, substantially
as and for the purpose herein before set forth.
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10+h
day of December 1898.
Improvements relating to Window Opening and Closing Apparatus.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Window Opening and Closing Apparatus.
ERNEST BECKTON, Engineer, 7, Lansdowne Place, in the County of London,
England, 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 detachable keyed line carrier, which I will describe
with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 shows a plan view
of carrier A. attached to sash E (ready for work) by means of key plate B Fig. 3
which is let into sash E at a convenient distance from the top to allow carrier to
clear pulley bracket G when the sash is up, the line C, C, passes through carrier
and is fixed at a convenient length by means of set screw H. The pulley bracket G
is fixed to window frame and the line C passes round pulley I as shown in Fig. 2,
to each end of line can be attached a handle D. Fig. 2 shows end view of inven-
tion, as described, but showing carrier detached, the carrier can be attached or
detached by a quarter turn with the thumb & finger, when detached the sashes
can pass each other for cleaning or other purposes, in the ordinary way. F, Fig. I,
is the deviding lath between top & bottom sash.
This invention answers best with a carrier each side of window, as described, but
where convenient for light sashes, a sufficiently long key plate may be let into the
centre of sash, when one carrier will be sufficient. The carrier, key plate set screw
& the pulley & bracket, can be made of brass, iron, or other suitable metal.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1
I. In a line carrier for the opening and closing of window sashes. The keyed
carrier A and key plate B as shown in drawing Figs. I & 2, attached or detached
instantly at will-being substantially as herein described.
This 5th T1000
Year: 1898

page_text: I, BERNHARD HEINRICH SCHEIBLER, of Montjoie, near Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle),
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved form of apparatus for carbonizing rags
being an improvement on the apparatus forming the subject of my prior Patent
No. 25708 of 1896..
In the accompanying drawings which illustrate my improved apparatus:-
Figure 1 is a sectional view in side elevation.
Figure 2 a view in plan, and
Figure 3 a transverse section through the drum and its casing.
the oven m.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
The polygonal perforated drum a for containing the rags to be carbonized is
adapted to be revolved within a suitably shaped casing b formed or fixed within
One of the axles c of the drum a is hollow and is formed with an
enlarged part or retort d into which hydrochloric acid, is run by means of a pipe
and funnel . The retort d rotates with the drum a but within the chamber c of
the furnace. From this chamber e the heated gases from the fire are caused by
means of a pipe g and fan f to pass either through the retort d and hollow axle c
into the interior of the drum a or through a pipe into the space formed between
the outside of the casing b and the oven m according to the positions of the throttle
valves or dampers h and i.
To allow of the escape of the heated gases or vapours, the space formed between
the casing and the oven m is in direct communication with an outlet or chimney n
whilst the interior of the casing b communicates with the outlet or chimney n by
a pipe o.
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 rag carbonizing apparatus of the kind described in Patent No. 25708
of 1896, mounting the rag containing drum within a casing such as 6 formed or
fixed within the oven so as to allow heated gases circulating outside the said casing
and heated gases or vapour to pass through the interior of the drum without
mixing together.

page_text: (2) An apparatus for carbonizing rags constructed substantially as hereinbefore
described and shown.
Dated this 23rd day of February 1898.
BERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Associate Agent.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Associate Agent.
Improvements in or relating to Varnish,
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Varnish,
I, JAMES ROBERT WOOD, of 51, Montgomerie Street, in the County of the City
of Glasgow, North Britain, Analytical Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:--
This invention relates to a varnish for waxcloth, floors, wood and such like,
and consists of from one to three grammes of resin or thereabouts dissolved in
10 cubic centimeters or thereabouts of benzine containing pentane or naphtha,
or alcohol or turpentine or other easily volatile hydro-carbons, + a little eucalyptus
oil (eucalyptol) and naphthaline.
It is easily applied requiring only a piece of linen or preferably chamois leather.
The following are a few of the special advantages of the varnish. It dries
almost immediately it is applied leaving a glossy surface without the aid of friction;
it is an antiseptic and disinfectant; it is durable so that it cannot be removed by
washing with soap and water; it forms a coating, and therefore, if regularly
applied, prevents the wearing away of the pattern; and it does not destroy the
waxcloth.
If desired to wash off the old coating of the varnish prior to applying a new,
this is done by rubbing over the waxcloth with a little ammonia.
Dated this 30th day of May 1898.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Patent Agents.
Improvements in or relating to varnisu.
I, JAMES ROBERT WOOD, of 51, Montgomerie Street, in the County of the City
of Glasgow, North Britain, Analytical Chemist, 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 quick drying antiseptic or reviver for waxcloth,
floors, dados, belting, wood, and such like and consists of from one to five grammes
of resin or thereabouts dissolved in 10 cubic centimetres or thereabouts of benzene,
naphtha, pentane, or petroleum-ether either used separately or mixed together in
any portion + a little eucalyptus oil (eucalytol) or naphthalene.
It is easily applied requiring only a piece of linen or preferably chamois leather.
The following are a few of the special advantages of the varnish. It dries
almost immediately it is applied leaving a glossy surface without the aid of friction;
it is an antiseptic, and disinfectant; it is durable so that it cannot be removed by
washing with soap and water; it forms a coating and therefore, if regularly
Tool for Holding Tacks and Nails while being Driven.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Tool for Holding Tacks and Nails while being Driven.
FREDERICK FIELD HODGKINSON, No. 17, Burgermeisterschmidt Strasse,
Bremerhaven, in the Empire of Germany, British Vice Consul, 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 instrument for holding tacks and nails while being
driven :-
Figure A in the accompanying drawing represents a tongs shaped instrument
which may be made in one single piece of preferably thin sheet metallic or other.
suitable material by bending it from the centre until the two ends nearly meet thus
forming a bow at one end which will allow of sufficient spring to enable the upper
and lower arms B, B being brought together to grip the tack or nail. The two
arms B, B run in parallel directions froin the end or bow to within a short suitable
distance from the opposite ends when they are diverted by an angle C, C to an
angle D, D continuing again as in previous parallel directions B, B to the end of
each arm F F. Near the end of the lower arm on each side it is tapered from D
to a birdsmouth slot at the end F which receives the tack or nail under the head.
The upper arm on each side is tapered from D to the springing point of a semi-
circular end of the arm H of suitable size to rest upon the head of the tack or nail
when brought into use to receive the blow from the hammer.
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 :-
Tool for holding tacks and nails while being driven consisting of a suitably
shaped spring tongs one leg of which has a slotted or recessed end, whilst the end
of the other leg is provided with a flat head or the like, substantially as and for the
purpose set forth with reference to the drawing aunexed.
Dated this 17th day of November 1898.
FREDERICK FIELD HODGKINSON,
British Vice Consul.
Improvement in Stair Rods.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1898-Accepted, 28th May, 1898
Improvement in Stair Rods.
I, FRIEDRICH DÜBEL, of 185, Dürenerstrasse, of Köln-Lindenthal, Province of
the Rhine, German Empire, Bar-keeper, do hereby declare the nature of this my
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to furnish an improved device for securing a
stair-carpet in its place upon stairs which shall be simple in construction,
conveniently applied and detached, and, when attached, will hold the carpet
securely. The invention consists in the combination of the main-rod or tube, the
short end-rod or tube and the coiled spring with each other to adapt the device for
securing stair-carpets to stairs as hereinafter fully described.
In the drawing
Figure 1 is a view of the stair-rod as it appears when not in use;
Fig. 2, a view of the stair-rod as it appears when in use;
Fig. 3 is a view of the one end of the stair-rod on a larger scale; and
Fig. 4 a longitudinal section of the same.
Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
a is a tube made of such a length as to lie snugly between the flanks of the
stairs when it is put upon the stop; b is a short tube provided at the one end of
the main-tube a so that it can slide within the latter. The tube b is prevented
from entirely leaving, the tube a by means of the guide-slot h in combination with
the guide-pin g the former being provided in the wall of tube b and the latter
being rigidly secured to the tube a. The tube b is filled with wood. c represents
this wood-piece. The tube a is likewise filled with wood; this wood-piece d,
however, has only such a length that there remains sufficient space for the tube b
as well as for the coiled spring placed between the one end of piece d and the
interior end of tube b. The exterior end of this tube and the opposite end of
tube a are provided with small teeth.
In applying the device, the stair-rod is placed in the usual manner in the angle
between the horizontal board and the vertical board of the step, the tube b being
pressed into the tube a so that it disappears entirely (Fig. 2). It is obvious that
the coiled spring f will then press the exterior ends of tube a and tube b against
the flanks of the stairs respectively thus securely holding the stair-rod in the
desired position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The combination of the main-tube or rod a. the end-tube or rod b. and the

page_text: spring f, with each other, to adapt the device for securing stair-carpets to stairs,
substantially as herein shown and described.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1898.
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
No. 1, Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, E.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Shirt Cuff Protectors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Shirt Cuff Protectors.
I, FREDERICK JENOUR UPTON, of 7, Minford Gardens Mansions, West Kensington,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
-:
The object of my invention is to provide a protector made of paper or other
suitable material which will protect shirt cuffs from becoming soiled during the
time the protector is worn. To effect this object I make the protector about the size
of ordinary shirt cuffs, folded so as to protect the underneath as well as the outside
of the cuffs. At the place where the button holes are I provide a space both in the
upper and under half of the protector so that when the sleeve links are put in they
fasten the protector as well as the cuff. When the wearer wishes to remove the
protectors they can be torn off without disturbing the sleeve links.
D
י.
1011
T
1000
I, FREDERICK JENOUR UPTON, of 7, Minford Gardens Mansions, West Kensington,
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 follow-
ing statement:—
The object of my invention is to provide a protector made of paper or other
suitable material which will protect shirt cuffs from becoming soiled during the
time the protector is worn. To effect this object I make the protector about the size
of ordinary shirt cuffs, folded so as to protect the underneath as well as the outside
of the cuffs. At the places where the button holes are I provide a space both in the
upper and under half of the protector so that when the sleeve links are put in they
fasten the protector as well as the cuff. When the wearer wishes to remove the
protectors they can be torn off without disturbing the sleeve links. Fig. 1 repre-
sents the cuff protector flat the dotted lines "B" shewing where it is folded. The top
or larger portion of Fig. 1 shews the outside of the protector and the bottom or
smaller portion the underneath side. The spaces "A" represent holes which are
cut out with steel cutters about 5/16ths of an inch wide and an inch long. These
holes one outside and one underneath are adjusted to each button hole of the shirt
cuff, and the protector and the shirt cuff are then fastened together by inserting the
sleeve link. The space "C" which is also cut out with a steel cutter reduces the
creases which are formed on the under side when the cuff and protector are drawn

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together by the insertion of the sleeve link. Fig. 2 represents the protector fixed
to the shirt cuff, "d" being left uncovered to clearly shew the protector as fixed.
The spaces
d" may be increased or decreased if required. The sleeve link is
shewn at letter "e." The protectors can be made to any size. That shewn is Fig. 1
and 2 is one half the actual size of a protector to fit an 11 inch shirt cuff having a
depth of about 4 inches.
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 shirt cuff protector substantially as shewn and described in the accompanying |
Improvements in Handles or Grips for Velocipedes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Handles or Grips for Velocipedes.
I, JOHN RICHARD HAWORTH, of 238, Soho Road, Handsworth, in the County of
Stafford, Hosier, 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 improvements hereinafter described in handles or
grips for velocipedes and has for its object to make a handle whereby a firmer grip
for the hand is obtained with greater strength the liability of breakage being
greatly reduced. In order that my invention may be more clearly understood I
will describe it by reference to the accompanying drawings the same letters of
reference indicating similar parts throughout. Figure 1 shows the foundation of
my handle. Figure 2 is the same covered in accordance with my invention.
Figure 3 is a cross section through the same showing the material covering the
foundation Figure 4 is a vertical section of the handle and Figure 5 is a length
of the material used in covering the handle of which Figure 6 is a cross section.
The foundation of the handle A is made from a length of canvas or buckrum
wound or coiled into the form shown at Figure 1 the canvas being stiffened with
glue or the like.
Figure 5 shows a length of material knitted by a suitable machine from yarn
by what is known as the double "Cardigan stitch."
The material being knitted in lengths is cut through on the lines a b, and the
taper ends at B are made by reducing the number of stitches and working on a
circular knitting machine. The pieces D being cut off are stitched over the
foundation A and the edges sewn together as shown at Figures 2, 3, 4. E, E are
ferrules fastened over the ends of the foundation A. I may use different coloured
yarn to produce effect, and may knit the cover in silk or other material. I may
vary the pattern shown in the drawings to carry my invention into effect.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
1. The improvements in handles for velocipedes consisting of the foundation A
covered with a knitted or woven covering D substantially as set forth.
Dated this 10th day of March 1902
WILLIAM HENRY BARACLOUGH,
36, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agent for the Applicant.